Despite the fact that Delice had closed the door, Zezi could still hear the mumblings of the people as they spoke in worried tones.She wondered what must be going through their minds right now. If some of them were actually worried right now or just pretending. After all, some of the people were part of those that made up the White Circle and their little dens. She even wondered if someone in that hall right now was responsible for Valerick's sudden and mysterious disappearance.What if some part of the den were already going against the O big White Circle and had done something, feeling that the White Circle was too slow and unprogressive in their so called aim. By the Moon, they had better not. If not she would...They just, better not.Laura was pacing back and forth. They were no longer at the entrance of the hall, but the Bride's waiting room."Where is he?"Laura looked good. Her dress managed to have more slits. Two slits at either sides that started further up her thighs. D
One side of her heart, wanted her to believe it was a lover but the other side had trashed away the option so quickly, it had gone right of out the windows of her thoughts.What did it matter if it was another woman?Well, that might put an obstacle in her plans. As he might pay more attention to the other person.That was the only thing. Her feelings had no play in this game at all, they were non-existent here.The music was melodious and as much as she hated the vampires, Zezi couldn't help but appreciate their taste in good music. The instruments played in a sort of harmony she didn't know existed and somehow, she enjoyed it very much. She looked around at the people and although she had planned against searching for him, she caught the King in his red robe, talking to someone who held the hand of a Lady in his. They both looked fairly young from where she was standing, so it was hard to determine the relationship of the two vampires standing in front of him. From their demeanou
Silas had been trying to keep quiet as much as he could, so much that Zezi had even forgotten that he was there for a second, until he finally couldn't contain his curiousity anymore and he opened his mouth."I wonder. What is a werewolf looking for in Lavida?"Zezi frowned, looking down at the content in her glass, trying to figure out if the spinning feeling in her head was real or she was just imagining it."For a Governor, I assumed you would have heard the news." She chuckled, finding nothing about his presence interesting nor the line of conversation he had picked to communicate on, amusing in the least.Could he just go away?Her anger flared up the more he lingered by her side but she was in no mood for an argument or anything that would require too much explaining from her that she hadn't told him to leave yet. When the time was right, she would just walk away. The only thing she was starting to like and hate about this makeshift bar was that the King had moved away and she
Words tried to tear out of her mouth but they got stunk in her throat, even she wasn't convinced of the position she was about to claim for her safety. In that moment of slight shakiness, she realized that she had been surrounded with more of Silas men."I know who you are. The King's unmarked mate, or should I say, unwanted." He arched her an eyebrow, his eyes preaching false reasonability. "If he hasn't marked you by now, I am certain you have no use to him. He didn't even introduce you to anyone tonight and he has danced with plenty." He chuckled again."Your insignificance is stinking, wolf. Once he is bored he will get rid of you."Zezi's heart clenched. That was a lie. She was certain of it. What seemed to unexpectedly hurt though, was that, what everyone else thought of her?"Don't you know what this means?" His smile broadened. "It means you are free for all to take. No consequences what so ever, and I love free things." She tightened her fists, shaking off Silas words no
His lips had been cold against hers, at first. Unresponsive. Till they sealed against hers with full possession, harsh, rough, passionate. Like this was an unexpected opportunity and he intended to exploit it in every way possible, savour every last moment of it and ensure not to let even one go to waste. His hands went around her, one around her waist to keep her pressed to him and the other below her head, keeping her in position, so he could ravish her lips as he wished. Her environment had changed in a blur that made her dizzy and cling unto him for dare life. A bang followed soon after, only for her to be pushed against a wall a second later, his body pressing against hers, holding her captive, his lips now warm and even more demanding, the bond between them straining with an increased need.The feeling that crossed through her veins was undeniable. She opened herself to him and let him savor the taste of her lips, while she did the same to him.She tried to push forward, but
Valerick stepped forward, pushing aside a strand of her hair that had come lose during their passionate moment, tucking it behind her ears. Zezi froze, observing his fingers instead, and wondering if they would be better than hers. Clearing her throat awkwardly, she pulled away.There were just a lot of things wrong with her right now that she could blame this on.She was drunk, well partially. That alcohol was made with a vampire standard in mind, very different from the one at the Capital, it was so strong too. Then there was this bond that was always trying to take possession of her, always pushing her towards him, always disturbing her mind with how much his presence appealed to her sexual senses and how if he did more than just he present, she might not be able to boast so much of that control that she claimed to have. This mate bond was a problem and it was to be blamed for everything!The conversation she had with him some days ago about the painting flashed in her mind. Alr
Zezi had been taken aback by her outburst as much as Valerick had been shocked by it.Although their feelings had been for different reasons. Zezi had been shocked and confused that she had verbally claimed him and Valerick had been surprised and happy that she had done that. Although, he managed to keep the smile from his face. He was still trying to make her accept his apology here so flashing her a childish grin might not be the right thing to do."I'm sorry."When he apologized to her this time, his voice had sounded like an echo to her, her verbal claim still ringing in her ears. For so long now she had been denying everything she felt for him and casting it upon the mate bond like some burden or any other thing that she could seek shield from.The oblivion had been blissful and anything that came to crack the wall down, she had immediately shut down.To say what she had said in anger meant that her words had certainly held in them, truth, to a certain degree that made her afr
Gwen had been a great help. Although she had been comforting her for the wrong reasons, just having her there while she sobbed her heart out had made her feel better afterwards. Better enough to have a bath and change into her blue silk nightrobe with a thick brown robe over it, and wander off into the Castle's garden for some fresh air. It was ticking closer and closer to midnight and she still haven't found a way to feed the posion to him. As she played with the tiny bottle in her hand, though, there was a different thing on her mind, one that was totally not related to the bottle. What was next after finding out she had feelings for him.Well, up till now, she hadn't figured it out and she had decided not to worry about it for now. She would just take things as they came. She was too wrapped up in her feelings tonight and so much had happened. She would make decisions when her head felt a little clearer. She took a look at the garden, the lights around and the way the moon ab
Regret threatened to overcome her but this was not the time to think of her past actions and question herself as to why she had made those decisions without thinking properly. Every second was important and she would not waste of by dwelling on the past. If her assumption about the White Circle was right, Zezi knew she would need the help of everyone she could get, and to test Lord Rosil, she had asked her if she really didn't want her head for killing her son."I totally understand if you do. What kind of mother wouldn't want the head of her son's murderer?"Well, it seemed like she had hit a nerve because, after that, Lord Rosil had plenty to say. "The kind her son wanted to murder. That silly boy thought draining my blood would give him magic, then gave his sister a hard time because she had orchestrated my escape. Sometimes, it had felt like he was two vampires, stuck in one body. He has one that played the role of a Governor perfectly, and the other that displays just how much
"It is different." Zezi finally declared and Lord Rosil frowned, taking a step closer to her. "Are there any other bonds you know of that could be mistaken as a matebond?""No... This..."Zezi shook her head. This wasn't the time to get overwhelmed by sadness or Lord Rosil's stuttering answer. This was the time to get her head straight and think probably.Lord Rosil snapped her fingers like she had just gotten a groundbreaking idea."Well, of course, it is different! Both of you are different." Her green eyes glinted with excitement at her coming explanation and for that brief moment, Zezi remembered Gwen and missed her. "The King is a Soul Seizer and you, are his mate."Zezi nodded, waiting for more, there just had to be more. "And?""Your Majesty, the King had to make a really big sacrifice to kill his father." Everything somehow felt a little quieter to Zezi, and all her focus zeroed in on Lord Rosil as she approached her. "Only self-sacrifice could kill him and he made that. He s
Had Akeem also been taken by the Volakys?That was what Zezi started to worry about when she still hadn't gotten a message back or seen Akeem and it was already some minutes past midnight. She had also gone to the library to check on him, but as expected, his seat was empty. The library had looked untouched by the chaos going on the the castle, it felt peaceful and Zezi lingered around longer, hoping to walk into Valerick.He had said his mother loved the library, and she thought that he was probably here to find peace in that knowledge.But no, Valerick wasn't here either. With a long and heavy sigh, Zezi stood up. She should probably ask Delice if she had seen Akeem, it was good to confirm everything before jumping to conclusions. She wouldn't want to report anything and arouse suspicion regarding her relationship with the librarian, if things turn out differently. Zezi didn't want more walls thrown between her and Valerick, they already had so many problems to deal with at the m
Zezi's heart was pounding with regret as she ran up the stairs of the castle at an unfathomable speed.Why had she left to watch the execution in the first? She should have never left. She should have never convinced herself that she needed to be at the Execution for all the reasons she had thought it was important before. Right now, they all felt very useless.George and Aunt Alice had stayed behind to be with Mira. Not like they would have been allowed to watch the execution, not like they wanted to either. Gwen had stayed too.Oh, by the Moon, Zezi hoped they were all okay. She screeched to a stop right in front of her daughter's door, flinging it open as fast as she could. Her eyes combed the room and horror seeped through her veins at what she found... or rather what she didn't. Mira's bed was empty. George and Aunt Alice were nowhere to be found, along with Gwen who was...Wait!George and Aunt Alice were on the floor, unconscious. Zezi ran to them, accessing the situation
Valerick looked unmoved and it was hard for Zezi to figure out what he was feeling through the bond. His side of it was still blocked.This was frustrating!She was sitting right by his side but it seemed like a whole wall had been thrown between them. Her attention moved to the Princess, who sat upright, her gaze unmoving from Riza as she clocked her claws together. Zezi wondered if she had poison beneath them, and mentally noted to herself not to get too close to Laura no matter what. She couldn't be trusted right now. But then, when was she ever worthy of trust? They were all unworthy.From the other corner of Zezi's eyes, she watched Lady Delice's reaction. The Royal Advisor kept a calm demeanour but something about hers and Laura's aura were off.From what Zezi could deduce, they were scared that Riza was going to talk about the White Circle.That made Zezi curious. What about the oath she had made before joining the White Circle to keep their business secret? Everyone had
After that, Zezi had gone to see Delice. She didn't even have to share her suspicion, the Royal Advisor had beat her to it."Just be vigilant," Lady Delice had said, as they hurried away from the den, and up the stairs. "I think there is more to this than we know, I will ask Laura soon." Leaving Lady Delice, she had ran into Akeem, whose path she had blocked. His eyes which were originally filled with worry turned into those of attack but she refused to move. Instead, she pulled him aside into the Hall of Statues. So much was going on in the Castle lately, their presence here would most likely go unnoticed. "She turned you, didn't she?" Zezi said the moment the door was shut behind her. "But something had been different in the process. That is why you are different."Hope lit in Zezi's heart. Maybe she would be able to get what her daughter was before the tests would be conducted.Maybe her daughter was just like Akeem. Akeem's face shadowed with secrecy. "I don't know what you a
"I don't have it. I gave it away.""To whom?"Her eyes found his, it had only been for a moment before she looked back at the King, pleading."Please, he didn't do it. He didn't mean it--""Who did you give it to?""Oliver. I gave it to Oli, my mate.""It was a gift of trust." Oliver stood up from the chair, his eyes twinkling with the glint of the ever-present humor. "I didn't even use it. I didn't do this, I didn't do anything. Tell them, Laura!" He ended with a smile. Rage blazed in her eyes, seamlessly mixing with helplessness. It was such a sight. Beautiful."You did it."His smile dwindled."I know you did it and that is why things haven't been the same between us.""Things haven't been the same between us because I spent a night with Riza."Gasps filled the court at the implied reference to cheating. It was a scandalous thing and very distasteful thing to happen between mates, fated or chosen. It was an act deserving of punishment.How hypocritical these vampires were, Zez
"What gives you the audacity to put a royal Pureblood in these filthy chains?!" The Princess's voice rang through the hall, bouncing off the walls, her glare directed to the guard that had just dragged her in and pushed her into the Accused box.Raising her head, she accessed her surroundings, a formation that seemed so high, that it made her feel like she was in a pit, with iron railings camping her. On the high chairs on her left side, different Lords were seated, while on her right, the Governors along with her sweet Delice, Oli. Behind her were the people.Wait!Next to her brother was that fur bastard whose existence was an absolute irritation. This was the Royal Court of Lavida, what an absolute disgrace it was to be in this box. Laura felt repulsed by everything. "You stand in the presence of the King and Queen of Lavida, Royal Adviser, Governors, Lords, and the people, to speak in your defence against the accusations that you are the one behind the Volakys attack!" That br
Valerick was nowhere to be found and even though she didn't want to, Zezi started to panic.Until, she had met Nicholas who told her that the King had to attend to other pressing issues that had more priority than "chit-chatting" with her. When she asked about Mira's health, he tried his best to seem reassuring but Zezi could see straight through his lie.Dr. Nicholas didn't know if her daughter would ever wake up. It was strange. If she really was a vampire, then why was she at the risk of dying without the Volakys venom ever being in her veins in the first place?This just didn't make any sense. "She has been starved for too long. Years! I don't even know how she had survived this long. My guess is that she is some kind of hybrid and that other part has been the one keeping her alive, and the overworking has been killing that part of her. That is why she is always sick. It will be a medical breakthrough to get to the root of this."He had declared in absolute excitement."My daug