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Love And Lies Chapter Nineteen
He seemed to take a deep breath before letting it out. "That day of the attack six years ago, one of the best Guardians died along with the last surviving Moroi Ivashkov.""Ivashkov is one of the royal names right?""Right. That was one of the things that made me realise, just having dhampirs fight won't be enough. They might be generally built to be physically stronger, but it didn't have to be like that. That day, I watched from my window as some of the senior Moroi fought alongside dhampirs to take down Strigoi. It was what made me realise that even though sustaining royal lines was an important thing, fighting with the dhampirs instead of standing there and doing nothing while they risked their lives is even more important and would increase the chances of both the survival of Moroi and dhampirs. So after that attack and everything calmed down enough for us to attend classes again, I switched courses and took on combat class with the dhampirs. At first I was on my own but then a c
Love And Lies Chapter Twenty
One way or another I managed to find my way back and for some reason I felt lighter. I felt as though a weight had been lifted from my chest. I suspected that it had something to do with the fact that I was reconnected with Ali. When I first left the school and made life for myself out there, Ali was one of the people that I had missed the most, because he was always there for me. It was easiest for him to be there for me a lot of the time because he wasn't weighed down by other duties unlike everyone else who had a job to do. And there had been times when it was easier for me to talk to Ali because he wasn't an adult yet. In my eyes, he was still a fellow kid of some sort. Now that I thought about it, it had been completely ridiculous that I thought that, but it made me open up to him so much. Losing such a person after I left the academy broke my heart and it took me so long to adjust without all those people around me anymore.I remembered that each time I needed a dose of confiden
Love And Lies Chapter Twenty One
The rest of lunch passed by with random comments from people I didn't really know about the challenge today and they congratulated me on my win as well as the other four who took part as victims being chased. It was the maddest game of cops and robbers I'd ever played but I had to admit that it was pretty entertaining. Somehow, I had a slight hunch that the game was also a way of taking a look at what our team work could be like. It was an obscure way to test it, but there had been times when team work was necessary. Like the group fights that I was involved in on two occasions and it seemed like Drew was too since Jackson mentioned both of us saving their asses at some point. And then there was that stunt at the end to win the game.Team work was also important for those trying to catch us. The first part was to try and find us, even harder part was to capture us. That would've required much more than simple head on fighting. It would've required strategy to try and create a way to c
Love And Lies Chapter Twenty Two
On my way back, I passed several Guardians who sent me sympathetic glances. No doubt word of what had happened had spread like hellfire through the academy and it was apparent that most people here knew of it. It was even worse of a scandal because it involved a royal. Whether she was of high status or not, this kind of event would definitely attract attention. Well, technically speaking, it involved two royals since I was one too regardless of the fact that I was a dhampir because I was literally the last of my family. And then there was also the fact that the four royal boys had joined in too half way through to prevent my face from being slashed by the knife that she had held.A deep part of me wanted to run through the halls as fast as I could back to the dorms so that I could shut myself away. Then I remembered that that was how I used to react to these kinds of situations. But through the years, I've learned that it was definitely better to keep my head up and not to show fear o
Love And Lies Chapter Twenty Three
"Ah Valentine, please come in and take a seat." Martin beckoned and I walked in. I noticed two other people in the office and from their vague resemblance to Marissa; I guessed that they must've been her parents."If I may, I would like to say something first." I told them."Of course," he nodded.I walked over so that I was standing in front of the two Moroi and bowed to them. "I'm really sorry!""Pardon? We should be the ones apologising for our daughter's unforgivable behaviour," the mother frowned."But I feel the need to say that her actions towards me today weren't completely unprovoked.""Please, sit down and you don't need to bow.""But I am in the presence of royals am I not?""Would you listen if we asked you to sit?" the mother smiled softly at me."If that is what you would prefer." I nodded and took a seat opposite them around the coffee table in the Headmaster's office."Please explain why you just apologised?""I should start from the beginning. Marissa's… violent behav
Love And Lies Chapter Twenty Four
"Let's go to my office," she told me briskly and I followed her as she took long strides down the corridors. I noticed several pairs of eyes stare in surprise and curiosity as we passed them in the hallways. We arrived at her office not long after the small fight in the empty corridor and she fired her first question before I had even fully closed the door."How were you not out of breath?" she demanded with a slightly annoyed tone once I shut the door behind me. But it wasn't of anger; it was more like she was pouting due to frustration for not being able to punish me for worrying her so much all those years ago. Back then, her way of punishing me was kicking my ass during my training sessions but she couldn't do that so easily anymore and she had just discovered that hard fact."Well I barely moved, that's why." I smiled sweetly at her."Damn… this means I can't beat you for worrying me.""Well you could, if I wanted to attend school with patches of blue and black all over me for th
Love And Lies Chapter Twenty Five
After getting back to my own dorms, I headed straight for Els' room since that was where I suspected the other two would be. On my way up, several dhampirs stopped and talked to me about what had happened earlier that day. Most of them seemed to avoid the topic of Marissa and focused on the training that we'd had. But there were those who might've been genuinely concerned and offered their thoughts on what had happened.Honestly, I had no idea how I felt about that. It was bad enough that I had experienced it first hand, but hearing other people express their own thoughts about the fight that had broken out, I didn't really want to hear any of it. As much as I resented Marissa for what she'd done, I still didn't want to hear others, who probably didn't fully understand the situation, badmouthing her.Eventually I managed to reach the top floor where conversation seemed to dissipate since most people were in the common room downstairs. I headed over to the end of the corridor and tappe
Love And Lies Chapter Twenty Six
The journey back to the Academy was quick and somewhat strained due to the lack of conversation. As soon as we got back, I put all my bags on my bed and headed straight to the elementary division. On my way there, I passed by one of the open training grounds and I saw Drew training with Dan using magic and all. From my perspective, it was easy to see that Drew was holding back a considerable amount in the fight but even so, it was still mesmerising to watch. To see their magic thrown around like that, attack after attack, made me keep my eyes on them.I stopped in mid step to watch them. They didn't pay attention to me for a while but then Dan seemed to collapse onto his knees and panted in exhaustion. "I'm done," he rasped and held up his hand in surrender."Well what'd you think about magic, Valentine?" Drew asked with a small smile when he noticed my dazed expression."Amazing…" I breathed and sat down beside the pair of them. "It looked so… well, magical." I grinned sheepishly at
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Love And Lies Chapter Seventy Eight
To say I was shocked when I walked through the kitchen doors would be one heck of an understatement. The chefs were all gone and on the centre counter there was a mouth-watering spread. A burgundy candlestick was centre stage along with a bright red rose."Welcome to our first date, little knight." Axel declared flamboyantly, his arms spreading wide, gesturing at the food.I was so moved I couldn't find the words to refute that this was not a date. Since he made such an effort, it stole the breath from my lungs and the words out of my mouth."Oh Axel, honestly you really don't know how to meet someone halfway, do you? I joked somewhat breathlessly."It all depends on the person in question and whether or not they really want me to meeting them halfway or whether I could take my chances," he chuckled.He stepped around the counted and tugged me towards the food."I don't really know what you like so I thought why not give you multiple options and I can find out this way?""So, it's bas
Love And Lies Chapter Seventy Seven
Five in the space of just over half a month.That was a disastrous statistic. If I didn't pull myself together I probably wouldn't even make it past the middle of the next academic year without the truth being exposed to the entire community. That would mean a year and a half of being known as the Ivashkov princess at the Academy.I shuddered at the thought. That was not a scenario I wanted to become a reality."I got it.""Do you?""I really do, Joey." I sighed and finished off the last bite. "I'll try my best to keep a lower profile. I can't promise anything if threatening stuff gets thrown my way though.""At least be more aware, Kai, that's all we're asking.""I got it." I nodded. "So, what's the plan for us students now?""You have free time to relax in the designated areas until after lunch. For now, most students are either in the dining hall finishing off their breakfast or in their rooms, I suspect.""Alright, I'll just finished the food and go get another coffee before headi
Love And Lies Chapter Seventy Six
"Excuse me?" I spluttered.I'd expected a dozen other questions to come out of his mouth but definitely not that. I tried to lean back as his hand reached out towards my waist but soon realised my mistake. He'd set himself up perfectly so that I couldn't run away. He basically had me against the wall."Please?"I was startled by the sincerity in his voice. He really wanted my permission for some reason and soon enough I realised the true meaning behind his words. He wasn't really asking if he could touch me. Not in a sensual way. No. He wanted a confirmation of his suspicions the same way that Drew had that time he burst into Martin's office.Our eyes connected when I stared at his face. There was no judgement and no sense of menace. He simply wanted to know. But more than that, he wanted my permission to know. In our current position, he didn't have to ask for my permission. He could've easily pulled my shirt up and seen the Ivashkov mark. His earnest respect for my privacy in turn s
Love And Lies Chapter Seventy Five
The phone hardly got through the second ring when the line went through."Before you go into some kind of a rant, I need you to take a deep breath, Ali."There was a pause. Then I heard him take the breath. Then he released it. I could almost see the tension leaving his body just a little bit."Better?""A little," he told me. "How are you, little sky? You have no idea how much I wanted to come straight to where you are when I heard about what happened.""Oh? What kept you away?" I asked teasingly, purposefully adding a lilt to my voice. Not that I would have ever expected to wake up to see Ali, but the thought of him being the first face I saw after the situation I'd just faced calmed my anxiousness a lot."Jules threatened to cut an entire year's wage if I took off.""A whole year? That sounds a bit much, even for Aunty Jules.""Well... she started with a week and continued to keep adding until I stopped walking towards the vans."I whistled. "Gosh, it took them a lot to keep you aw
Love And Lies Chapter Seventy Four
My parents formed a perfect team. Almost anyone who knew them was aware of that.The fact that they were a shadow-kissed pair probably helped with that. But it wasn't just that. I could remember Aunty Jules telling me stories of back when they were in school together and how even back then there seemed to be something that bound the two of them together. Call it fate. Call it chemistry. Whatever it was, it made my parents a fluid fighting duo, never getting in each other's way.I could remember Maria sharing her stories of how the two of them were always just so in synch with one another.They were also amazing parents.They never spoiled me too much. But they weren't unfairly strict with me either. They always seemed to maintain the perfect balance in life.They did what they had to do to protect family.No matter the cost."Raymond, the others need to know. We have to tell them.""Amelie, what are we supposed to say? That the Strigoi who killed you all those years ago wasn't just fr
Love And Lies Chapter Seventy Three
Once we reached deeper and deeper into the woods, Sarah seemed to be more aware of her surroundings and stopped stumbling around everywhere. Travis and Sarah appeared to work quite well as a pair. Perhaps the fact that they've probably known each other for a few years already helped with their cooperation. Either way, I was glad that she wasn't being difficult. From the way that she had spoken earlier about how it would be a given that I protect her, I was scared that she might be someone really tough to handle, but so far things seemed to be going rather well and we had already managed to obtain three stamps within half an hour. Judging by how difficult everyone made this exercise sound, I would say that getting three stamps within that time slot was normal.We had until dinner time to try and collect all ten.That meant we had another three hours to try and collect the other seven. But it would only get harder as the afternoon wore on. We would grow wearier from each fight against t
Love And Lies Chapter Seventy Two
The guardians on duty informed us to start calming down about two hours after the dancing began. That gave us enough time to wind down before heading back to our rooms and get an early night in preparation for the task the guardians had prepared for us. If I remembered rightly, the task was a shorter version of the Senior year 'protect-your-charge' task where we would have to protect the charge assigned to us for a certain amount of time. It was a practical test to allow the students to know what the job entailed and what the task of protecting a charge would mean.Before the night was over and as some students went back to their rooms first, Quinn took over the piano completely and Axel took the lead for a dance. I could tell after having danced with various other students tonight, that the way Axel held me occasionally had a much more mature feel to it. It was in the way he touched, the subtle teasing strokes of his fingers, the way his eyes could do crazy things to the body, and th
Love And Lies Chapter Seventy One
I was a little late in getting to the music room. Trying to find my way around was harder than anticipated. I'd tried to memorise my way around last night during our tour using the pictures and various details on the walls to help my navigation of the place but it wasn't so easy after all. By the time I reached the music room my head was hurting from trying to find my way around."I was beginning to think that you'd reconsidered spending a full hour with me, chick.""It is an absolute nightmare navigating this place." I complained as I closed the door behind me. "I do have a name you know. Chick isn't going to cut it.""I rather like that term until I find a more suitable nickname for you.""Why do I get the feeling that I'm not going to like whatever name you come up with." I sighed in exasperation, throwing my hands up. "We're going to set some rules for the next hour. No unnecessary invasion of my personal space, you get five strikes before I walk out on your ridiculously flirtatio
Love And Lies Chapter Seventy
I woke up feeling tired and hungry. I had hardly slept, waking every two hours almost. It was exhausting. I didn't know what was wrong. I shouldn't have been that on edge. After all, this place was a resort where royals frequented which meant that there was plenty of security here. And yet for some reason I was still feeling high strung. I couldn't shake the feeling that something really bad was going to happen at some point on this trip.There was something or someone dangerous here.I was sure of it.But was it a danger to everyone here. Or was it a danger to a select few people here. That I didn't know."Oh wow… you look worse than when Els first wakes up." Roxy commented in surprise. "Are you alright, Kai?""I'll be fine after some food and coffee." I told her reassuringly. "I just didn't get much sleep last night.""You have about ten minutes before we're supposed to be at breakfast." Ingrid informed me as she gently tugged me out of bed and shoved me into the bathroom.I got rea
