Arden's POVAlf's reminder got me worried and I hurried to the villa to look for Serena. On getting there, she was nowhere to be found. I did not want to call unnecessary attention, so I decided to look for her on my own.I perceived a familiar scent and I traced it, my mind was racing. Alf raged, h
Serena's POVI had lost control a while ago after waking up from my unconscious state. My core was burning with desire and my entire body desperately longed to be touched.That was all I could remember. All I knew was the feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that replaced my hunger gradually as I sl
She could have been given severe punishments, but they settled on evicting her from the training instead of that. And this was because of her relationship with the King.But in another rumor, I heard that the King had suggested and insisted that this should be her punishment, rather than have her th
Serena's POVI had told Leia that if I caught more prey than she does, she would apologize to me and she would never trouble me again. She agreed and I was glad she did.It was a smart way to get her off my back as quickly as possible, since I could never fight her physically.Even though I knew I h
Serena's POVFear is a forceful element, it would break into every part of one's body, thereby causing a shattering vibration.For a brief moment, I had thought that this would be the end of me and I had no chance of survival.The giant wolf must have been in that forest for a while, tricking its pr
Arden's guards were already waiting for him at the villa, including Beta. Beta rushed at Arden looking at him for answers and explanations.“It is nothing serious. Everything is alright” Arden said to him knowing that Beta was waiting for him to tell him what happened.“Your Majesty, it doesn't look
Serena's POVThe familiar smell hung arrogantly in the air. The hospital smell provoked my stomach and I began to feel nauseous. I entered the room and Arden was spread on the hospital bed as he was deep asleep.I stood beside his bed admiring his tired face that still managed to shine bright under
Serena's POVAn evening that was supposed to be for a secret visit, turned out to be a passionate night. My heart was filled with warmth and I could see it in the way Arden looked at me too. His hunger was surely satisfied.I left the hospital room feeling fly and happy. My cheeks flushed red, my he
Authors PoVThey started like whispers in the night.In the stillness of sleep, they forced their way into her brain to take her through dark and twisted visions. Some shadows curled around her, cold and snake-like; their touch glided over the rippling skin and left frosted impressions behind. The d
Evelyn PoVThe truth sat heavy on my chest, a stone sinking into dark waters. Gilly's voice lingered in my mind, a soft, desperate whisper threading through my thoughts even as I went through the motions of daily life. The blood of the betrayed will break the chains.Those words had been haunting me
Evelyn PoVWas this a mere figment of my imagination?… Gilly’s voice had become an echo that trickled into the stillness, catching me unawares. The torment did not even allow me peace in sleep. I would close my eyes, and her voice would take me into shadowed dreams-corridors layered in darkness, cha
Evelyn’s PoVAs I came to stand amidst the rubble of Odessa’s fortress, there rioted smells of smoke and blood. The bodies of both friends and foes lay scattered on the ground from a battle that, to me, seemed less a victory than a doomsday. My body screamed for peace, and the tightness of every mus
Author PoVBefore sentries had time to alert their camp the arrows struck their targets. The wolves crashed into each other while they shifted as their howls unified their counterparts.Inside the fortress, Evelyn felt it. The vibrations of battle were within her, through the stone walls, deep and l
"Evelyn, this isn't your battle to fight a lone," Marcus pleaded. "Come home. Together we face her."She hesitated, her shoulder drooping. "If I go with you, Odessa will hunt us down, and she will kill you both. And my mother ..."Marcus could see that she had a burden to bear, and that burden had b
Author PoVThe woods was dark as Marcus and Luca passed through the underbrush in silence. Marcus’s heart thudded against his ribs, with a steady caution. He glanced toward Luca, who had graduated from one stern face of determination to intent.They had been trudging through the woods for hours on n
Serena’s PoVTears stung my eyes, and I woke up in a start with broken breath as the persistence of the dream clung to me. In this muted room, shadows danced upon the wall; for a second, I was hardly certain of where I stood. The dream had borne the reality—Odessa, her eyes bright with evil gleam, s
Evelyn’s PoVThe dagger felt heavy and cold in my palm. Odessa’s cold demand rang in my ears. Kill Callum. Bring me his head. This wasn’t a test or ,twisted game to see how far I would go to prove my loyalties. I just had to do it. I knew I had to do it.If I turned it down, she would turn against