“You are a witch.”
His words echo in her ears, making her mind fuzzy. She is not sure how to address this secret which she had kept to herself for so many years. Now that it is out in the open, she is confused and scared.
Dmitri is still playing with her fingers. She wants to pull her hand away but for some reason her heart is at odds with her head and her body is following her heart. His touch keeps her frozen to her spot, letting him playfully touch her to his heart’s desire. It is a dangerous desire.
“I am still waiting for an answer,” he reminds her.
Roseanne is still hesitant to speak. Dmitri notices her reluctance and grasps her palm firmly.
“In Sloria, we do not discrimin
“Tch!” Iriana is tutting and shaking her head. “A broken shoulder? I thought you were strong, Sir Leo. To be taken down by something like a little weak red light!”They are in the palace’s healing wing where Iriana works. She is standing on a chair while Leo is sitting on a tool with his injured arm outstretched. Leo is used to Iriana’s sarcastic jabs. It is her habit to make snarky comments at people but deep down, she cares about them a lot. He tries to massage his broken arm but she slaps his hand away.“Don’t touch it!” She scolds him. “I just disinfected it! Now I need to put it in a sling. You won’t be able to shift for two weeks.”“Lady Iriana, my wolf Ares will become agitated if he is not let out,” Leo says in a calm tone. &
Venus was in the throne room when a soldier came to her. He bows in front of her and says, “Your Majesty, a messenger from Sloria has arrived.”She raises an eyebrow. “Sloria?” she questions. “What need does Sloria have?”Venus is aware of the country up north which is covered with mountains and snow. There are very few people living in the country because it is quite difficult to live there. Other than the people who live there, no one else can enter Sloria because of the Valley of Death. It is impossible to cross by foot or carriage. People in Ezealyra joke that one has to fly over the Valley of Death to get to Sloria which is impossible to achieve. Whosoever heard of a flying vehicle?To the Ezealyrians, Sloria is a useless country and of no value. With few people, it is ruled
Hot…it is too hot…She thinks.Roseanne is feeling a strange heat driving through her veins. She is not in control of her body which seems to be completely paralyzed. The heat is coursing through her blood, controlling her urges and she is also feeling a tingling sensation between her legs.Her memory is lingering on Dmitri’s soft lips and his honey-like flavor which she wants to taste. His skin is soft and supple, making her want to jump on him. Images of his shirtless torso are flashing through her mind and she reaches out her hand to touch him. She can almost feel his silky touch. He is moving his fingers down from her neck to her chest, softly pressing her-“AHHHHH!” Roseanne screams and jerks awake. She is sweating and panting hard, trying to register her surroundings.
Timur knocks on the study room’s door. It slides open and he enters it to see Dmitri sitting on a rocking chair next to the fireplace while a fire blazes in it. Dmitri has his eyes closed, rocking the chair slowly but his mind is alert.“What is it?” he murmurs.“My lord, Aryan is interrogating the Undead,” Timur states. “It is unlike anything we have ever seen before. This…this thing is intelligent. He is not attacking anyone but simply stares at the guards without blinking. Unlike other Undead who lose control, he is calm and calculated as if he understands everything we are doing.”“Did he say anything about his leader?” Dmitri asks.“No. But he wants to…”
Roseanne follows Dmitri into the cell. A foul stench of rotten meat and fungi hot her nostrils, making her nearly throw up.“What is this smell?” She asks in disgust.“This is the true stench of an Undead,” Dmitri says in a calm tone. Inside the cell is another corridor. At the end of the corridor is a smaller cell where the Undead has been kept under heavy security and even though the door is closed, the stench is still unbearable. With every step, it only strengthens making Roseanne sick to the stomach.Dmitri does not seem to be affected even though the stench is more potent to him than it is to Roseanne. She is slightly awed by his ability to tolerate the smell and stays close to him. He holds her palm, as if to assure her that she is safe with him.
Roseanne pulls him down for a kiss, scratching his neck in the process, but Dmitri is faster. He puts his palm on her forehead and his eyes stare right into hers. Roseanne freezes in her action.For a moment, he only stares into her eyes but not out of love. Rather, he is concentrating hard as Roseanne’s pupils dilate. She is under a strange trance where she is unaware of anything else around her. Unlike the Heat, where her body dictates her mind, she is completely still as if her body is now obeying someone else other than her.A slow breeze twirls around them and the chamber turns cold as Dmitri murmurs under his breath.“Calm down, Roseanne Vadimovna,” he orders in a low tone. Roseanne is still unfocused and hypnotized under his gaze. He does not break their eye contact, unblinking and unflinchi
Roseanne steps out of the bathroom only to find Aria and Polina waiting for her. They bow in front of her which makes Roseanne a little uncomfortable. She is still not used to the formal way they treat her. “You do not have to bow in front of me,” she says in a wary tone. “We will follow protocols no matter what,” Polina states. Aria nods and steps forward to hand Roseanne a set of clothes. Roseanne takes them and frowns. The clothes are completely black. Unlike the gown and skirts women normally wore, there was a shirt and a pair of thick, straight cut pants which are usually worn by men in training. “What are these?” she asks. “These are for your training, My Lady,” Polina replies. “Surely the Duke must have info
A lone figure stands in front of the gigantic mountain range which oversees the borders of several countries. The mountain range is over 500 miles, stretching from the prosperous Ezealyra to the wretched ruins of Meosea. Only Sloria lies in the middle, separating the countries with its vast snow and large mountains which cloud the country from sight.No one dares to stroll in these mountains. There are creatures of the unknown lurking in them, waiting for unaware travelers. The snow is so cold and deep that even one misstep can plunge a person to a torturous death by hypothermia. Snowstorms are a common occurrence but if one is unlucky, then a small avalanche can bury them alive under the thick coated snow.Even werewolves and vampires find it hard to survive under such conditions, many dying on their journey. Everywhere one sees, is only white clad snow