Lucan said nothing as we both waited for Dhruv to make his presence known. We both knew he had found us, that much was obvious since time had seized around. I stood next to the dining, my back against Jacob who had been rendered unmoving by Dhruv's time freeze.The air around us was hot, and I noticed the way Lucan kept nibbling on his lower lips. He was anxious, so was I. Suddenly, I felt something fly past me through the air, it was like a boomerang of wind. The wind cut through three of Jacobs men's heads, leaving them decapitated with their severed body falling off the chair they once sat on. Blood splattered across the dining table and the tiled floor. I was tense. My hand cupped my mouth as I gasped, moving closer to where Lucan stood. He remained unmoving, breathing rapidly with tears in his eyes which were beginning to change color, and his bones were beginning to crack. He was shifting into his Lycan form, while I stood defenceless. I watched Lucan undergo a painful transfo
What Dhruv said was right. If we killed him, we would only be taking everyone in the kingdom down with him. Killing him only meant we would be leaving Amelia and Rhea alone with the demons of Gehenna. It left me torn. I was going crazy looking for a way we could get out of our current mess. Dhruv had used the people in all five kingdoms as his own back up plan. He knew we wouldn't be able to take him down knowing we risked killing everyone in the whole five kingdoms. Dhruv's red eyes landed on me again. He didn't smile this time around, he only passed me a fleeting gaze before looking away from me. With measured steps, he advanced toward Lucan and I, where we stood adjacent to the dining area. On the other hand, Lucan remained resolute, his arrow slotted into place on his bow, aimed firmly at Dhruv. "Don't move," Lucan said firmly. "Or what?" Dhruv taunted, moving closer. "I'd shoot," Lucan replied. "And kill you right now." Dhruv erupted into laughter as he stopped walking. "I
“My life. . .I wish life had a reset button so I would reset mine.”-Lucan Trinigad.HEART TO HEART. I sheathed my gleaming, razor-sharp sword, falling to the floor as I panted loudly. My hands, cudgeled and swollen, bore testament to the iron grip with which I had clutched the hilt of my sword. The pungent aroma of sweat, mingled with the delicate scent of lavender, ambushed my senses as Azure Sophia, my best friend, laid breathlessly on top of me, her laughter echoing through the hall."That's 0-3," she triumphantly declared, her voice resounding with pride. "I won again, suck on that, sucker.""I let you win," I replied, trying to catch my breath. "You know that.""Whatever you say, my dear defeated Lucan."Sophia rolled away from me, stretching out alongside me, her head resting gently upon my shoulder. Both of us gazed in awe at the splendid candelabrum, ablaze with a luminous hue of vibrant orange-yellow. It extravasated an enchanting effulgence that perfectly harmonized with t
“My heart. . .it doesn't bleed, but it hurts.”-Lucan Trinigad.SENTIMENTAL FOOL.Even as I made my way up to my room in the palace, with Sophia next to me, I couldn't stop thinking about the breathtaking man known as Alexander Kuiper. I had heard little things about him before, but no one ever told me he was so handsome. He was the most handsome werewolf I had ever set my eyes on, and he made my heart beat in ways I had never felt before.Sophia dragged me into my room, closing the door behind. I walked absentmindedly to my bed, plopping down on it as I filled my head with thoughts of Alexander's face. His every feature, like an art work, I wanted to appraise them with my eyes. His eyes, like a phantasmagoria of intensity, I wanted them to study them. His hair, like tendrils of silk, I wanted to run my hands through every single strand. I clutched my chest as I rolled face down against my bed, squealing like a Lycan cub given candy."Is everything alright with you?" Sophia voiced her
“A heartbreak never heals, just like a cut it leaves a scar.”– Lucan Trinigad.TANTRUMS OF THE HEART.I trailed behind Alexander as we walked out of my father's study. My heart was beating in my hands as I studied his back. Even through the material of his cloth, I could tell his back was wide, ripped and tapered. He was perfect. Once Alexander was out into the hallway, I closed the door to my father's study as we began our journey downstairs to the back of the palace where my garden was. Alexander was quiet throughout the whole journey, and I also managed to stay quiet, although my heart couldn't. It threatened to break out of my chest with how loud and hard it was thumping. I graciously prayed to Cessi to not allow Alexander to hear the tantrums of my heart. As we entered my garden, I didn't miss the affable air that shrouded Alexander. He suddenly didn't look intimidating, and I wondered if it was because of the brightness of the flowers in my garden. "Is this your garden?" He
“They say hearts were made to be broken, but anything broken can be fixed again, so why can't mine be fixed?”– Lucan Trinigad.HEART HYMNS.I couldn't sleep throughout the night. Thoughts of how my journey with Alexander to the blood moon pack would go kept me awake. I couldn't wait to see his face again. To see his huge grin.Even before sunrise, I helped myself out of my bed and went into the bathroom. I had my bath and wore the clothes I had picked out the previous night. It was a blue chiffon shirt, and a white silk pants that complemented the color of my hair. My shirt was buttoned up to my chin; I never showed off my chest in order to cover up the full moon birthmark on it. I tied a white silk scarf around my neck and wore a midnight blue velvet jacket over my shirt.I left my room once I wore my boots and packed my hair into a ponytail. As I walked through the hallway to my father's study for my early morning greetings, I came across my mother, Selene Trinigad, and my elder si
Lucan Trinigad.As we rode on our horses through the scenic forest, his words from earlier lingered in my mind. "You look really beautiful today," he had said with a warm smile. It was a simple compliment, yet it echoed in my thoughts, making my heart skip a beat.I stole a glance at him, his strong profile etched against the backdrop of the leaves. The wind tousled his hair, and I couldn't help but notice the faint frown lines on his forehead. What was he thinking about? I wondered, my curiosity piqued.The ache in my heart deepened as I watched him, and an overwhelming desire to be closer to him surged through me. I yearned to reach out and touch his ruggedly handsome face, to erase that frown and replace it with a smile. But I hesitated, unsure of how he would react.Lost in my thoughts, I found myself falling deeper into a daydream, where our horses moved effortlessly through the grasses, and he and I were alone, sharing a moment filled with unspoken words.Suddenly, his voice jol
Lucan Trinigad. Upon our arrival at the Blood Moon Pack territory, Alexander and I were greeted by the vigilant guards patrolling the borders. They recognized us immediately and waved us through without a word, understanding the purpose of our visit.As we rode further into their lands, curious onlookers couldn't help but fix their gazes upon us. We attracted a fair share of attention, our horses' hooves echoing in the quiet anticipation of our presence.Finally, we reached the imposing house where the Alpha resided. It was evident that our arrival hadn't gone unnoticed, as members of the pack were already assembled in front of the pack house, their expressions a mix of curiosity and expectation.Alexander and I dismounted our horses, the soft thud of our boots marking our approach as we walked toward the gathered assembly. Alpha Caden Hughes, a commanding figure with a charismatic aura, extended a warm welcome to us, his smile stretching across his face."Welcome to the Blood Moon P