Kimberly rushed into Alisa's room breathlessly. Alisa looked up from her book to study the panting girl."Y-You w-won't b-believe what I-I saw," Kimberly panted."A dinosaur?" Alisa suggested and Kimberly glared. After steadying her breathing, she replied, "He's in Alana's studio"."So....?" Alisa raised a brow, finding nothing surprising about it."With Valentine. I saw them playing together" Kimberly informed and Alisa chuckled."Now that's a very funny tale.""I'm not making it up, he was really there. They were there, playing with paint like lovers. I had to pinch myself thrice to make sure it was real" Kimberly insisted."I'm sorry but I don't believe you. My brother would never let anyone other than Alana in there. You can't just show up and blab about things like that" Alisa frowned, returning her attention to her book."Are you doing this because you think it's a lie or because you really want it to be true?" Kimberly asked and Alisa looked up again."What is that supposed to
It was a great feeling. A very familiar feeling. One he hadn't felt in a very long time. Happiness. Silver was happy. He was happy.Like they say, good things don't last forever. As soon as Eric entered his chambers, the little bliss was gone. It was replaced by a familiar pang in his chest."Lana?" He whispered as he walked in slowly. The whole room was filled with her scent. Alana smelt of lavender and faintly roses cause she had a garden full of them.Why would the room suddenly smell like her? His heart was breaking all over again. It got stronger as he walked further into the room.Before he could recover, he stepped on something. He retraced his step and glanced down at the shiny object. He bent over and picked it only to get another heartbreak. His wedding ring.Sliver whimpered as Eric broke down."Why are you doing this to me? Why?!" He yelled, throwing the ring against the window."Why?!" He yelled again, sinking to his knees. He couldn't understand anything. He couldn't und
Zalina leaned against the balcony enjoying the morning breeze. The recent happenings in the palace barely bothered her. In her opinion, they deserved whatever was happening to them if not worse.They couldn't keep her against her will, deny her access to her daughter, and expect to have peace. More was coming to them and she was going to enjoy every bit of it.Her eyes caught a familiar figure walking past her. Her eyes widened in realization. It was the girl. The same girl who came to inform her about her daughter's condition."Hey...give me a minute..." She yelled running downstairs. Freya stopped, wondering what the woman wanted from her. Zalina came running to her while she waited."It was you...." Zalina blurted breathlessly. It took Freya a few seconds to recognize her."Ma'am Zalina?" Freya called in surprise. Zalina nodded, trying to steady her breathing."But how.....what happened...." Freya voiced curiously."It's a long story. I just want you to do me this little favor". Ma
"Valentine".She opened her eyes tiredly and stared at the figure leaning over her."You didn't take your medicine," Maya said. Valentine gave a weak sigh and sat up. She felt a lot stronger now."Gyai was taking too long so I slept off. I will take them later" Valentine said."You shouldn't joke with these medicines, Val. This sickness of yours is becoming alarming" Maya said worriedly. Valentine smiled weakly."Aside from that, what else is bothering you?"."Huh?" Maya's expression gave away her surprise. Valentine chuckled."You don't expect me to believe that my ailment is the reason you're this worried".Maya bit her lip, contemplating whether to tell Valentine or not. She didn't want anything to make Valentine worse than she already was."Now I'm convinced something is wrong. Did something happen?" Valentine asked."A lot happened," Maya said quietly. That piqued Valentine's interest. She knew whatever happened was big."You see…I don't think now is the best time to give you suc
"Valentine" He called again and this time, she lifted her head to look at him."You shouldn't be here" He muttered and her eyes watered."Should I leave then?" Her voice cracked, giving away her emotions. She didn't want to deal with another rejection but right now, it seemed inevitable. His gaze softened as he looked at her."I'm not asking you to leave because I don't want you here. Truth be told, I need you. More than you may even realize but I don't want to hurt you. I no longer have control of my mind, Valentine. I can't even tell the things I do anymore. It'll be selfish to keep you here when..." She placed a finger on his lips."I don't care, Eric. If you need me as much as you claim you do, then let me stay with you please" She pleaded. He said nothing, instead he rested his head on her shoulder. She shivered as she felt his breath on her skin."Eric...." She muttered. He hummed a response. "Don't fall asleep on me. You're not exactly as light as you believe" She added and a l
Valentine woke to several hushed tones. She opened her eyes thirdly but couldn't make out the figures in front of her. Attempting to stand, she rubbed her eyes several to clear her vision. She didn't succeed in standing though because her body was held down by Eric's strong arm. Her lips curved into a smile."How did you get in here?"An unfamiliar voice asked, drawing her attention from the tattooed arms around her. Valentine looked up with a frown. She didn't like the distraction."The door, I suppose. Isn't that how you came in too?" She retorted, glaring at the Doctor before her. She wasn't a morning person, most of the time it came with a rotten mood."No one is allowed in here except us. It's dangerous for you to be here with him, He could have hurt you," He spoke blandly. Valentine looked at the other men who were too surprised to speak."But he didn't. Even if he did....that shouldn't concern you in any way, I'm not one of you," She bit back in irritation."Keep it down, Val. Y
Estel tapped her foot impatiently as she waited in the king's Chambers."What's keeping that old fool in the bathroom? I've got more important things too...." The opening of the bathroom door made her stop murmuring."My King" She bowed, with a plastic smile. A big smile spread across Edmund's face. This was the first time in months she'd been in his chamber."My beautiful Queen" He smiled, lifting her face. He kissed her lightly on the lips and Estel willed herself to stay still. He pulled away with a smile."I assume you're not here to spend the night then"."You have your mistress around, don't you?" She rolled her eyes. Edmund frowned at the statement."Is that what this is about? You didn't seriously come here to talk about Zalina" He sighed."No, I didn't come here for that but we will definitely have this conversation" she stated. Edmund stared at her wordlessly."Why are you here then?" He asked."Eric" She repli
Zalina roamed around the dark cell with a frown. How many days did that witch plan to keep her here? She thought of Edmund and scoffed. If he truly cared about her, he would have noticed her absence by now.She sat on the floor with a frustrated sigh. Maybe she should have been nicer to him, pretending to care in the least. But what did she do? She slapped him and warned him off her. How on earth was he going to find out that stupid Barbie of his locked her up now?She thought of screaming for help. She tried that earlier but no one came. It seemed she was just disturbing the hallways and other cells, if any.She heard footsteps and quickly stood."Hello? Anyone there?" She called out but got no response. The footsteps only kept getting closer."Hello? Can you help me out of here? Hello?" She kept calling until a figure stopped in front of her cell. She tried to make out the face but it was too dark to see anything."Who are you?" She whispe
FlashbackFreya stepped into Marcie's room with the juice she ordered."Your Highness, your drink" She informed and Marcie took the glass from the tray."What would you do with a hundred pieces of silver?" Marcie asked. Freya looked around to confirm Marcie's question was indeed directed at her."I... Silver is not allowed in the land.......""But you humans use it out there, don't you? You don't plan to remain a slave forever, do you?".Freya bit her lip before mumbling a response, "No, Your Highness. A hundred pieces of silver is a lot. There are so many things I could do with that"."Good. You know what happened earlier with the doctors" Marcie took a seat this time. Freya nodded slightly wondering what it had to do with the money."Good. I'm sure you're also aware that the injection will be tested in a few hours"."Yes but....""I have a job for you. If you get it right then you will get two hundred pieces of silver" Marcie studied her expression closely before adding, "I want you
"We won't have you waste any more time. Test the injection" Iyaki commanded. The doctor looked frightened. He was visibly trembling before the Elders. The rogue before him was growling and gnashing its teeth at him. He swallowed hard."Should we use force? You might not like it" The second elder spoke."I am telling the truth. I was sent from my pack to work.....""Nobody cares where you come from. All doctors must be tested and proven worthy before being assigned to the Alpha. We do not doubt your abilities, we only want you to show us" The third elder spoke calmly."A-Alright..I-I can do t-that. I'll j-just inject it...." He stuttered and the Elders nodded in encouragement. He took a step towards the chained animal. It snarled at him and his heart stopped. What if it goes wrong?Princess Kimberly had given him this with specific instructions to inject only the Alpha. Thinking of it now, he felt like a fool. He should have questioned her. What if it was dangerous? He shut his eyes, t
Freya was shocked to see Valentine in the east wing. Since the night she went into the tower, Freya had assumed Eric had ripped her apart, apparently, she was wrong.She looked around quickly for a place to hide before Valentine noticed her. The only escape was the room she came out from. She sighed and entered the Queen's Chambers.Queen Estel was lying gracefully on the couch, with the maids massaging her feet. Her eyes landed on Freya instantly."Why are you still here?" Queen Estel asked distastefully. Freya swallowed hard."Actually It saw Valentine and I couldn't let her see me here" Freya rushed her words."Is that so? She's out of the tower already?" Queen Estel smiled."Yes, your h-highness" Freya stuttered nervously."That was quick," Gyai chuckled."Yes, Gyai. Very quick. Yet that makes it even better" Queen Estel said gleefully. Freya looked between them, trying to understand the conversation."Stop staring, you little swine" The Queen snapped and Freya quickly lowered her
Valentine woke up with a bright smile. She glanced at the man sleeping beside her and her smile grew wider. She leaned in and planted a kiss on his lips.His arms wrapped around her instantly, making her grin like an idiot.She laid back tracing his features with her fingers. He looked so relaxed and...beautiful. Well, Eric had always been beautiful but now it looked different, almost angelic."Damn, Val. You're so whipped" She giggled. Slowly, she took off his arm and got out of bed. She needed clothes and food and admiring Eric all day wouldn't get any of that.She walked out of the room and found her way out of the tower. The guards seemed surprised to see her but she merely smiled at them and headed for the servant's quarters.Maya was the first person she saw as soon as she stepped in."Valentine! You're still alive?!" Maya exclaimed, wrapping her instantly in a suffocating hug."C-Can I-I b-breathe a l-little?" Valentine choked out and Maya released her instantly with an apologe
"I'm getting married?! Why?!" Aldric half-yelled. King Edmund simply sighed and took a seat beside him."Sit, Aldric" He spoke. Aldric was reluctant at first but eventually sat."It wasn't my decision" The king started."Obviously!" Aldric spat. The king shot him a look but chose not to comment."The Elders will have a meeting with you after you're properly rested to discuss the marriage"."They can't just impose their decisions on me. I am old enough to decide to marry or not" Aldric frowned."Don't think your promiscuity has gone unnoticed. You've laid with almost all female servants and you don't expect them to watch their distress silently" King Edmund stated."Is this about Valentine?" Aldric frowned."Is she your only victim?" The King threw back. Aldric scoffed."I'm glad you know the answer to that.""I'm not ready to marry anyone other than my mate," Aldric said defiantly."You prefer to go about defiling potential mates of others. This marriage does not stop you from being w
"Who killed Alana?" Iyaki asked and Eric's eyes widened with hurt and accusation. Iyaki scolded himself inwardly."You think I killed her? Do you believe I played a part in her death? I loved her, Yaki! How could you even....." Iyaki quickly placed a hand over his chest. Eric stiffened though his eyes were filled with rage."Calm down, Eric, calm down" He spoke softly and Eric's harsh breath began to relax. He did however shove the other man's hand away."I'm sorry I misinterpreted the situation but I assure you I have never for once considered you a murderer" Iyaki apologised. His tone gave out his remorse and Eric seemed to buy that."I'm not sure I want you to look at me that way. Even though I have indeed committed a few murders of my own kind" Eric spoke with a bitter smile. Iyaki's eyes narrowed."We understand you weren't in your right frame of mind and no one blames you for that. We can only mourn the losses and hope there won't be a repeat"."You have too much hope" Eric chuc
A guard walked into the throne room to report to King Edmund."Did she arrive home safely?" The king asked."Yes, Your Highness, although she kept asking about her daughter we were able to assure her that she was on her way," The guard replied. Edmund nodded and dismissed him."I'm so sorry, Lina. I wish I could grant that one wish of yours" He muttered. Queen Estel walked in at that moment."YouHighnessss" She bowed. He nodded absentmindedly."Have the guards returned?" She asked, sitting beside him."Yes, they did. She is home now" He replied."I'm glad you did this for me. Thank you" She smiled. Edmund smiled softly at her."I told you I would. I don't have plans of replacing you, Estel even if you torture me most of the time"."Not tonight" She winked and he broke into a grin."Do I have your word or you are just messing with me?"."You have my word. So don't get too stressed, you'll be needing the stre
Valentine couldn't have been happier than she was now. This man whom she'd longed for was right in her arms, begging to stay. Presently, she was braiding his hair and stealing a few kisses when she could. With the strong heat of passion between them, Valentine was surprised they hadn't taken each other by now. It warmed her heart though that what she shared with Eric wasn't just based on sex, even though she didn't exactly know if he felt the same towards her but they were making progress."The braids are too tight" He hissed."Really? I thought you liked it rough" She teased and he pushed his face upwards to stare at her with that mischievous glint in his eyes."Is that what we're doing now?" His tone was teasing and Valentine realised the double meaning to her words. She hit him playfully as her cheeks heated up."You're such a perverted mind, Eric"."What can I say? I'm not asexual not to think of you beneath those clothes even though I've had q
Zalina roamed around the dark cell with a frown. How many days did that witch plan to keep her here? She thought of Edmund and scoffed. If he truly cared about her, he would have noticed her absence by now.She sat on the floor with a frustrated sigh. Maybe she should have been nicer to him, pretending to care in the least. But what did she do? She slapped him and warned him off her. How on earth was he going to find out that stupid Barbie of his locked her up now?She thought of screaming for help. She tried that earlier but no one came. It seemed she was just disturbing the hallways and other cells, if any.She heard footsteps and quickly stood."Hello? Anyone there?" She called out but got no response. The footsteps only kept getting closer."Hello? Can you help me out of here? Hello?" She kept calling until a figure stopped in front of her cell. She tried to make out the face but it was too dark to see anything."Who are you?" She whispe