I walk to the man, and he stands."Elara, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Ryan. Shall we begin?" I nod and sit down. So far, he seems fine."How has your time been at the Luna battle so far?""It's been amazing; I've learnt a lot, especially about myself. Regardless of how this ends, I know I'm taking away a lot of positives from this."He smiles and nods. "Your past isn't conventional at all, yet you seem to get far more support than most people from those outside. Why do you think that is?"I consider his words. "Maybe because I can relate to so many of the people? It gives them hope of a better future.""You do give people hope, Elara. My own daughter speaks highly of you. Her situation is unique, and seeing you here has made her realise that not having a wolf isn't always bad. Did you realise that you were changing people's views?""How did your daughter lose her wolf? I didn't realise people's views had changed, especially not because of me.""My daughter is unique. She was born
DariusToday has been long, but all the contestants have gone to the places they needed to. Now it's a case of adding up the scores and seeing who has lost. Elara I know has won, there's no doubt about it. She was amazing visiting her places."Anything?" William looks at me."Not yet." I was hoping Kellan's plan would work by now, but he hasn't gotten anywhere yet.I hear the door and look up to see Kellan walk in. "What are you working on?""Never mind that. Stop being a jerk." I glance down at the papers."Thanks." He laughs and sits with us, glancing at the papers. "What is this all about?"Sighing, I look at him. "I'm seeing the punishments that Father had set. Ensuring they are appropriate.""You have an idea, what?" He laughs. He's not a fool."Look, forced slavery isn't allowed. It's happening, though, and people don't care. Dad said he had it sorted. He has a team of Gamma that deals with it. After the mess yesterday, I need to read everything." I can't just hope everything is
I wake up with Kellan in my bed, his body pressed against mine. Moving back, I look at him."You know, my dad would have punished me for this if he was still alive."My eyes roll at his words. "He's not alive. Your brother is the king now.""I know; I just mean, had he not passed before doing this? The mess would be awful; you would likely have been thrown out, and I would be getting lectured.""So what you're saying is, Darius isn't as bad as your father was?" It sounds like that is what he is hinting at."Pretty much. You have a busy day today." I laugh at him. "You will be with Sage watching the footage from your travels."Oh, I am looking forward to that. More to see myself and see if I did anything wrong. I feel his fingers walk up my side and stop at my shoulder."I'm sorry I was a jerk."I laugh. "Kellan, it's fine. Honestly, you should go and do things you would normally be doing if I weren't here." He can't spend all his time with me."Fine, but we're eating with you ladies a
I watch Darius discuss something with William before they both turn to us."Right, so based on how you did when you left, your interview depends on your score. Now, these scores are not from me. There were certain people placed outside who were watching and giving a score of your walk-through. The main person at the place you visited also gave a score."Everyone stares, shocked."Your interview was aired. There was no editing, no cutting and deleting. It was live; we just didn't tell you."My mouth drops open. I'm glad I didn't get sucked into that question about Darius now."For outside, you could get ten points. It is split into five points if you have visited two places. Elara, you got ten points, and Sage got nine. Astrid, six. Willow, four. Callista, Three. Lyra and Selene, you both got one."Wow."Just because you have somewhere to be does not mean you ignore those around you. Spend some time talking to at least one person." Darius looks at them."For inside. The results are as
The loud bang has me jump awake. Kellan looks around, confused, as his door flies open, and Darius looks at him."I need you now!" Darius walks out, and Kellan jumps up to get ready. It's 4 am? Moving, I get ready and follow Kellan into the room."She can't be here. Ash, take her out." Darius looks from me to Kellan."No, she stays. What is it?" Kellan pulls me against his side."We need to talk first. I'm not saying she won't be told; she will, but I need to inform you first." Kellan glances between us."Okay, wait outside for a minute." I nod and follow Ash out of the room. Standing, I hear something. Are they watching something? Please don't say someone has another video of us. This producer seems to be more respectful.Ash stands smiling, and we wait. Ten minutes later, the door opened, and Kellan led me in, but he looked hurt. He guides me to sit, and I look between them.It has to do with me. Of course, it is. How could it not be?"Me changing the rules and punishments has had s
I wake still in Kellan's arms. I must have fallen asleep. Then again, Darius woke us at about 4 am, and I didn't go to sleep until two when Kellan finally got back."We need to talk about this properly." His words annoy me. It's not his fault, just...talking is shit. "Get showered. Meet me downstairs for breakfast." Kissing my forehead, he moved and walked out.I get ready, but I don't really feel like socialising right now. Walking down, I join everyone for breakfast. Darius and Kellan are quiet. Everyone else is chatting away."Are you okay?" Sage nudges me, and I nod. I'm not, but I'm not ready to tell her that the king had paid someone to kill my parents and me. Not when I already have so many questions that I need to ask."Cameras will be set up when you're ready, Sir." The producer looks at Darius."Thank you." He nods, and Kellan looks towards him."What are you doing?""I said yesterday I would answer questions anyone had about the new punishment for slavery," Darius replies a
Kellan has us all together, but now he has, he seems lost. I feel unless it is partying, he has no idea what to do to keep everyone busy.To be fair, we're a variety of women, all with different tastes, likes and such. For instance, Rowan, Sage and I enjoyed our mini-party. Everyone else hated it, especially Lyra.So, finding something fun that everyone will enjoy is likely impossible. I watch Beta Ash walk in and speak to him. He smiles."Well, apparently, you ladies are having some room changes." What? I stare at him. "Your maids will help you pack. You will be moved to the back of the palace."Is he really moving rooms? Is this his idea of keeping us busy? I laugh and watch people walk out. Going over to him, Sage follows me."Your plan to keep us busy is moving rooms?"He looks from me to Sage. "Whoever becomes Luna will be situated at the back of the house. So, it's more to get them used to it." He smiles, and I see Sage leave."Now, the real reason?""We have protestors outside.
I get into my room and help May to put my things away. She talks to me about the protesters and how what was said and shown was clearly a lie.She defends the old king, clearly blinded by him like Darius and so many others were. Yet I don't argue with her. He made himself look great to the outside world.Which I guess is the issue. No one knew or saw the side of the king where he put a contract out to kill people, including a baby. So how can they just take Darius' nice personae as the truth? After all, his own dad did the same and appeared to hide a lot of evil secrets.Walking down to Lunch, I meet Sage, and we talk. It appears everyone is questioning why their curtains were closed, and they were told not to look outside. I want to help; Darius and Kellan have so much on without answering questions."From what May, my maid said, they are painting the windows at the front." I shrug slightly."Oh, that would make sense. They were looking a little outdated." Lyra smiles. "I actually su