VERONICAI tiptoed back nervously, not knowing what would become of me should I get caught.However, just on the last hallway to my room, I unknowingly hit a flower vase with my leg. Luckily, it didn't chatter, but it made a very alarming noise. calling attention to the figure I saw at the end of the hallway."Hey, come with me!" he gestured. I look around beside me and at my back, trying to confirm to whom exactly he was talking.I pointed to myself when I clearly couldn't see anyone behind or beside me. "Do you mean me?" I ask tenderly.Prince Ezra has very little patience. I know that, and yet I am crossing the line."Yes you... Just follow me!" He says it impatiently. I guess he is short of the annoying word he would cuss at me with."Sorry." I bow my head in apology and start to run over to where he is. Before I get to him, he's already in his office. I followed suit almost immediately.There is something very striking about Ezra. His presence alone gives me shivers,maybe because
VERONICA"Veronica, what are you doing?" Emily asked. "You haven't prepared yourself yet.""For what?" I reply, "Confused.""For the presentation ceremony," she said sternly. "I forgot to instruct you on the things you need to know."I nodded, feeling a little apprehensive. Emily was usually very demanding, but today she seems different. Maybe it is because she knew the stakes were high and that any mistake I made would reflect poorly on her.As I stand there, unsure of what to do, Emily walks towards me and offers me a seat on my bed."Good morning," I say, trying to be polite."That's not necessary," she replied sharply. "We don't have time for pleasantries. You need to get ready now."I felt a knot form in my stomach.. "What should I wear?" I asked, hoping for some guidance. And preferably hoping that she won't have anything for me, and then she will suggest I just go back to sleep.Emily smiled and opened a large trunk she had brought in. "I have just the thing," she said as she
VERONICASooner than I expected, the king appeared. Although not as I expected. He is looking all old and sick, like someone who will drop dead soon. His wolf must have helped him walk upright, and even a smile he couldn't fake He went up with all that mean face until he got to his gigantic seat and sat. Facing the rest of us. We all bowed gently to him for about a minute.I was glad enough to see his face. It looks like what I had before; maybe he was in my nightmare. His face is unforgettable, but I can't even find a trace of where I have met this man before.I see Mike. Standing at the back of another man who was dressed like a king too. Although it was obvious that the Lycan was superior, the man sat side by side with the Lycan king.I was so distracted that I didn't even know when the other ladies were asked to go out. I almost stumble while I hasten my pace as Emily taps me.They had to form a cue when I got out; I had to stand as the last person. As I walked down the long line,
VERONICA "The last one." The guard says it again. I breath heavily. A knot suddenly grew in my stomach. Come to think of it, I didn't know how it would be inside those gates. I wipe my sweaty hand on my dress and then place my right hand on Emily. We then walk inside together."That's the last one, my king," Emily said, her head almost hitting her knee. I also did the same but didn't bend as low as she did."Smile. Veronica. Try your best to be chosen!" Emily whispers through her clenched teeth."I'd rather not. Be chosen "."You little..." She mumbled In order not to provoke her further, I put up a smile and then walked majestically to where the royals are. Both the king and prince, their cabinet members, and whoever else leads RavenswoodOnce I got to where Emily asked me to halt, I stopped and raised my gown a little. I took a small step forward with my left foot and bent my right knee slightly, tilting my head down in a small, graceful bow. I kept my eyes downcast and my back s
VERONICAI step into the shower, turning the knob to let the water run down on me. The warmth feels good on my skin, but it doesn't take away the sadness I feel inside.I close my eyes and let the water flow over my face, mixing with the tears that are already falling. I feel frustrated and alone, and the water is the only comfort I have right now.I lean my forehead against the tiles, wishing that the water could wash away all the negative thoughts and feelings that have been plaguing me. But it doesn't. They keep coming back, making me feel more and more helpless.I take deep breaths, trying to calm down, but it's hard. My mind keeps going back to the event and how ridiculously it ended. It's bad enough that I had to dance for the first time in that large cloud. It feels like everything is going wrong, and I don't know how to fix it.The water starts to turn cold, but I don't move. I don't want to leave the shower, where it's warm and safe. Outside, the world feels too big and scary
VERONICA I woke up breathing heavily, like I had just ended a run. I have a terrible nightmare. Beads of sweat were all over me as well. I can't even remember the nightmare I had, but judging by how I feel now, it should have been terrible. The only thing I could remember was seeing a face, which in the dream I recognized as my mother.However, I guess I lay down in the wrong position or my thoughts have revolved around my dream, probably due to stress or sickness.I slowly open my eyes and squint at the bright sunlight peeking through my window shades. I stretch my arms above my head and feel a satisfying crack in my shoulders. As I sit up and yawn, I notice how warm and cozy I feel in my bed."Oh my God!" I screamed once I got myself It should be past 7 a.m. already. "Haew" Emily would give me a harder time today. Just then again, I remember that my life is totally different from how it was twenty-four hours ago.I take a deep breath and inhale the fresh, crisp air that's seeping t
VERONICAFor five minutes, I stood trying to figure out where the door could be. It's just a large wall surrounding me. The walls aren't as tall as the ones inside the castle. I might be able to pass through.I walk over to the side that has branches on it, but just as I am about to climb over, someone coughs behind me. I wish I was really hallucinating because the thought of getting caught has left a tight knot in my stomach. I pretend not to have heard anything."What are you doing?" The person finally asked. It was a face I had never seen in my life."What do you mean?" I am your new princess. I mean princess-to-be. So what did you say again?" I tried to use my position to intimidate him, but that didn't work on him."A princess to be should be in a room, not trying to jump over to the vampire's world.""Vampires... vampires what?" I almost forgot that vampires live here. If, for anything, I acted recklessly and they found me, I would be dead meat in an instant. Imagine hundreds of
VERONICAOnce I catch my breath, I change my already dirty gown into a night robe. I then walked sluggishly to the door, but once I opened it, Sam fell inside."Are you okay?" I rush to help him up. But he declined my help and stood up immediately."Why do you all insist on disturbing my sleep?" I'm pretending to be annoying."We are sorry," they chorused."But we thought you went missing or something happened to you. Are you okay?" I shift my face, avoiding Jane's palms, which she was about to place on my forehead."I'm perfectly fine, as you can say. How could I possibly go missing when the door is locked and you all are outside there?". "Uhm... maybe through the window," Jane says."Window? " I scoff. "That's absurd. I try my best to avoid their glare."Did you report me missing in any way? "Yes I..." She stutters, but I cut her off before she could complete her sentence."Tell whoever it is that I have been in my room all this while.""I should?" I got more annoyed at her. She
Phew!. And it's a wrap! ..Do leave a review and tell me what you think. 🌹Honestly, Grimgor and Veronica are two of my favorite characters I’ve written, and I want to thank everyone who helped bring my imagination to life.To my beta readers, Lorrie Ann may thank you for your gems. Whorepapa, Flora, Latisha, Debbie, and Jamie.💜🌹And for all those who left a review and will still leave a review, thank you for your encouragement and feedback.To my editor and proofreader for their tireless work throughout my journey with Grimgor and Veronica. I love you more💜.To myself for the beautiful cover..😀💜More of my books will be released soon. I am considering a werewolf too (you can change my mind though), but first I will have to complete my ongoing books.My billionaire romance book has only 7,000 words. I would have loved to start a daily update on it next month, but due to my exams, I would shift it to September You can follow me on Instagram at @splen_doria.I'll meet you all in
KING GRIMGOR'S POVIt's been ten years since I and Veronica have been together. Today was our wedding anniversary.Ten whooping years wasn't easy, but guess who made it easier, Veronica? No, not just twins; we also have another. Baby girl,. I guess we will call it a wrap.I always knew that Veronica was like a moon goddess sent to earth. Her powers were so great that everyone from different packs and clans came to seek her out.Josh stands in the garden holding a flower. He is so much like me. No. He was just me when I was much younger.He was incredibly smart. More than I was. He was already talking about meeting his wife and loving her more than I loved his mother.I doubt there is a greater love than the one I have for Veronica."What are you doing staring at your son, daddy? I thought I was your favorite?" Judy said. I wonder how long she was standing and staring at us both. The last I remembered, she was there with her brother, picking flowers in my mother's garden."Oh, my baby.
Four years later.,"Judy!" I called my four-year-old girl. She ran as fast as she could and got to my room, only for her to withdraw.Yes, mummy," she answered, quietly seeing the mess she caused in my room."What the Fuck did you do to my room?" I asked. There is no need to be sure whether she was really the culprit. The expensive lipstick Grimgor got for me when he went to Italy was all over her face."Mom!" "Answer me." She looked at me like she would rather walk out than answer."You are using the F word, mommy," Judy said. I bit my lips from the inside. I could easily make a mistake in front of Josh, and he will let me be."Come here, bring your butt. You need some serious spanking!" I went towards her, but the little... (opps, I promised not to abuse her again)... Ran away for me to chase her.I did, and I was going to give her more than just a spank when I caught up with her.Judy knows the right direction to run. She stopped at her father's feet, smili
In a place we're they was nothing but darkness emerged two bright lights. Each light show brighter than the sun itself ."Damn. Where is that bloody fellow" Ezra muttered to himself looking around ad the whole vampires that gathered where seeking for a refuge to hide themselves away from the lights. "Where is he?. Your boss I mean" he said again with all seriousness. But got no response. It was weird for both him and sam that the vampire king didn't show up..Some men managed to pose for fight against them. "Drop your swords helpless fellow, yes I will kill you all but at least I wanted it to be a painless death" Ezra bragged. He haven't fought for a while though because his over protective brother would not want him to get hurt. But even with all that, he still wasn't so much pressured because he has always being as good as grimgor. The men still insisted on fighting even with the light that was almost burning their skin. Probably to buy time before the vampire king will come.
The D-Day.Everyone was already prepared for the day. Even those who were aware of what was going on and those who were not aware all felt the absolute quietness in the palace."Are you ready?" The former king, Friedrich, asked his son, who was dressed in his royal kingship attire,"Yeah, I guess," Grimgor said with an assuring smile. At that moment, he was thinking about how Veronica would react to waking up without him beside her."Let's go. Then," Fridolf said, taking the lead. King Grimgor hesitated a while before following him steadily behind his back.As they made their way through the dimly lit corridors of the palace, the weight of the impending ritual hung heavily in the air. The torches along the walls flickered, casting eerie shadows that seemed to dance with every step they took. Both father and son were lost in their thoughts, contemplating the challenges that lay ahead.King Grimgor couldn't help but feel torn between his duty as the ruler of the kingdom and his personal
King grimgor...Day one. One more day, and everything will end. Just that I might end with it also.Today, everything has been put in place. Our plans were being perfected, ready to be unleashed.I had to spend the whole day with my wife. That's why I made it free.I lifted the dumbbell weight for the hundredth time. I breathed heavily before dropping it to the side."What are you staring at, sunshine?" I watched Veronica lose herself in thought with her hands on her jaw.I have dragged her to work out with me.Dragged out, meaning that I had to carry her out of the bed before she ended up here. She answered sluggishly the first two times I called her to come to me, but the third time, I didn't wait for her to respond. I just lifted her from the bed and made her wear sportswear."How does this seem so easy to you?" She asked after a long while."Easy? Not really so easy, but since I made up my mind to carry it, I did."Why don't I try? . Okay. Let me make up my mind." Veronica closed
Day one..Author's pov....There was news going around. Unfortunately, it had to skip King Grimgor and his ally. It was intentional.I overheard Viktor saying something to Grimgor's father. I was his secretary, so I know a lot more than I should. I never intended to eavesdrop.Never! But it just happens.Okay, today I was about to get a call across to the former king, King Ferdinand, when he asked me to stand outside and wait a little while."Do you suggest I stay put and watch all this, Viktor? What if things go wrong and my son ends up dead?" I was just outside when I heard"No, not really, my king. I trust your son, and he is not used to failing, so this won't be a lot for him like you think," a voice responded, whom I suppose to be Viktor.I know at this point I am supposed to walk out, but...I didn't walk out.Don't get me wrong, please. I don't eavesdrop on my seniors; I just couldn't walk out on such an interesting topic.I fvcking couldn't."You know how Aradumus could be?
KING GRIMGOR.Day Two..Two days for the ritual, and we are making just a little progress. I am worried after all this, and I just hope I do survive to take care of Veronica and our child."Your majesty, I found someone already." These words were soothing. We didn't want to invite an external body into our affairs, and it made it difficult to find someone except my brother and Sam, who volunteered. I don't want to lose any of them at all."Perfect. " I heaved a sigh of relief. "Now all we have to worry about is the plan being successful", I said while swinging my sword in the air.I had to get myself ready too. I don't know how he himself is getting ready for all of this, but either I win or we both end up dead."Won't you at least rest a little, my king? You have a wife to look after," Sam suggested. I stared at him, knowing fully well that he doesn't understand the weight of this whole thing."No rest for winners; I never planned to lose," I said. Lodging my sword on him, which he a
VERONICAI wouldn't just easily believe that the news I heard was about me, I cannot just be pregnant. It should be a good news after all I am married and my father in law has used the fact that I have no child yet as a base to taunt me.."I lay down, touching my stomach and wondering if my baby could hear me. Now, I just have to be sensitive of words I say so it would not feel that I love him less. Yes him, I actually want a baby boy. I never had a brother although not a sister as well. I don't really know how things will turn out next. "You should get going. Don't delay your work because of your pregnant wife. At least now that my sickness has being defined. It should be a normal thing for us" I said to grimgor. He needed a way to tackle his issue with the vampire king and I needed some space to tackle mine with his father. He seemed to be happier after hearing the news. His mouth refused to close properly as he just smirks now and then probably fantasying holding our baby's ha