Estelle POVIt was the next day and I haven’t seen Aurelian much and I don’t know why. Is he avoiding me for what I did to Adam? Adam totally deserved it. It was his mistake to mess with him. I only got my revenge, not like I killed him. Honestly, I don’t care if Aurelian is angry, if the opportunity comes I would do it again without looking back. I got to the study, and he was there with some men talking.“Please, excuse us,” I said. They look at Aurelian like they were asking for permission and he signaled them to leave. I sighed, walking to him.“Are you avoiding me, Aurelian?” I asked. He shook his head no.“I feel you are,” I snapped, pissed.“Why do you feel I am angry with you?” he asked.“You have been ignoring me since yesterday, is it because of what I did to Bryan? Is that why you are ignoring me?” I asked. He sighed.“I am not ignoring you Estelle, I am just trying to save us from dying,” he said. I shook my head at him.“If it’s because of Adam I am not sorry, I would do i
Estelle POVWe walked back to the pack house, and I was all smiles. He had given me lots of gifts—shoes, bags, and jewelry. There were so many, and I honestly don't know what I will do with them. Maybe if we survive this smoke, I can finally be that lady I wanted. Make friends outside my family and sit with important women and men. Be that classy, expensive lady I always envisioned myself to be when I was red. We entered the quarters, and the whole place was dark.“Why is it so dark?” I asked. The whole place was pitch black, but I could see the shadows. I was about to mention the shadows, but the whole place lit up.“Surprise!!” they yelled, and I flinched, hiding my face in an Aurelian shirt. Aurelian chuckled, and the birthday song started. I turned around, smiling softly as they all sang loudly. It was just Maven, Felix, Bryan, the pups, Adrain, and Rodney.“Happy birthday to you!” they sang, whistling and clapping loudly. I smiled, my eyes watering.“Blow your candle and make a w
Estelle POV“So, what do you want to talk about?” I asked. She looked at me, and she cleared her throat.“You know, I always hated Aurora. I hate hearing her name or anything concerning her,” she said.“Okay,” I said, dragging the y. I think it’s obvious; she passed on the hate to me. If she hated me this much, just how much did she hate Aurora?“I won’t lie; yes, I contributed to her death the second time,” she said. I looked at her. Should I be surprised? Or shock? Or normal, because I knew she was capable of it? “I poisoned her slowly; I wanted her dead. She was weak and vulnerable, and she couldn’t do anything to save herself. I was mad. Aurelian always had to protect her, keep her from harm, and always run to her rescue, even with the slightest headache. She didn’t need to trouble him that way; she didn’t need him to make him run at any discomfort she felt; she was highly pathetic, and her presence irritated me to no end,” she said.“One day, Aurelian and I talked, and he told m
Estelle POVI sighed, looking at my bloody hand. I feel sorry she is dead, and I feel even more sorry that Maven is still bent on not feeling any remorse. Honestly, I don’t want to force her to feel remorse; I just wanted her to understand that she was just a woman in love with a man, ready to do anything for him to be safe, even if he has to duel in self-pity. “We bury her tomorrow,” Felix said, and I just slumped in the chair. The party was over; it was just us remaining with Rodney. “Should we contact her husband?” Rodney asked.“I don’t think we should; she was dead to him for a long time,” Maven said.“But I feel he should know, just to confirm she is truly dead and he can completely move on,” Aurelian said. And I agree with him; from what I heard, he loved her. “I will wash up,” I said, standing up and walking out of the dressing room. I sighed. I really don’t like seeing people die; it makes me feel lost. “Estelle,” a voice called, and I turned around, and it was Maven. I w
Estelle POVI breathe out repeatedly, playing with my fingers. It’s been 3 days, and we buried Yasmine the day after she died. I spent the remaining two days decorating the palace. Maven and I kept eyes on the maids and told them what to do, cleaning the palace and the rooms while Aurelian sent messages to his family. They arrive today.“I can smell your nervousness from afar,” Aurelian said, standing beside me.“You notice?” I squeaked out. I covered my mouth, my cheeks hitting up at the high-pitched sound that came out of my lips. Aurelian let out a soft chuckle.“Don’t be nervous, Estelle; they will like you. Breathe out,” he said. I nod my head, breathing out repeatedly. We are standing in front of the palace with Felix, Maven, and Rodney. They will be arriving soon. I just wondered why they were arriving together; I guess it must be their thing.“They are here,” Aurelian said, and I looked up at him. Here? Maven clapped her hands, excited.“Here? I can’t see them,” I said, lookin
Estelle POVWe walked to the guest rooms, and my head was full. I couldn’t stop thinking about what had just happened; I didn’t even know this about myself. I never thought about it; flashes of me killing those rogues just kept on ringing in my head, and I couldn’t stop it. “This is your room, auntie.” Aurelian voice cut me out of my thoughts. I looked up, and I just realised everyone was in their rooms except the first aunt. I don’t even know her name.“Thank you, son,” she said, touching him and Felix’s cheeks.“We would take our leave; please have enough rest,” Aurelian said, bowing slightly, and I did the same. He held my hand, turning to leave.“Wait,” she said. We turned around.“Yes, auntie?” Aurelian said.“I want to talk to her privately,” she said, and I wondered what more she has to say. I don’t think I want to listen anymore to what she has to say; I have a feeling I won’t like it.“Okay,” Aurelian said, giving me a look. I breathed out, removing my hand from his.“Walk w
Estelle POVI breathe out while standing in front of the mirror. It’s been a month, and it’s been very busy. Sending invitations, cleaning the palace, and preparing the ball. Aurelian aunt made sure I was in each of the processes, choosing colours, food tasting, decorations, the theme of the after party, everything I was included. She didn’t give me a break; I slept late and woke up early, and the dancing practice and clothes testing were exhausting. Even Aurelian couldn’t stop her. She said she is preparing me for the future, and I can’t be weak or whine, so I swallowed everything. Tomorrow is the day I will be crowned and officially married to Aurelian, and as I looked at myself in the mirror, I looked exhausted.“Aunt really wore you out,” Aurelian said, standing behind me. I breathed out, adjusting my wild hair. “It’s fine, Aurelian; it’s my duty,” I said, totally brainwashed. He turned me around, looking at me worriedly.“It’s not your duty to do everything, Estelle; you are sup
Estelle POVThe double doors opened as a loud trumpet sound rang out in the enormous hall. Everyone faced the aisle in their red and black attire. The singer’s voice covered the room as they sang a beautiful, high-pitched melody. I breathe out, looking at everyone through my veil. Today was the crowning ceremony and wedding. Auntie wanted it traditionally because, when she was born, there were not many things as mates, so people got married to their chosen soul mates. I breathed out as the royal maids took their first step.There were two maids in front of me and two behind me, and as practiced, we walked down the aisle, following the rhythm of the beautiful opera singers. Everyone stared at me in awe; honestly, I would stare. With all the preparations, the only thing I wasn’t included in was this gown; aunt did everything herself. She didn’t show me or tell me the colour. I was curious, but it was worth it. The gown is simple yet very elegant.The upper part was slim-fitting, hugging