Two figures sneaked out and ran through the darkness of the night. Concealed by black cloaks and shadows they made it through the forest behind the huge castle. After Erra and Narrah's serious talk, words were secretly passed to all trusted servants of Lady Narrah's decision. Everyone made their part in ensuring Erra and the young lady's safe departure. Erra abruptly stopped noticing Narrah falling behind. She turned around and saw the girl staring at the towering structure from afar."Lady Narrah..." she softly called as she retracts her steps and stands behind the girl."Will I have the chance to come back here, Erra? Will I see my home again? Can I restore the glorious time of my father's rule? Can I protect my people just like what you are all saying?" Narrah softly asked as she sniffed her tears.Erra, too, stared at the castle ahead of them as she remained silent. The once jovial place now looked gloomy and dark."No one prepared me for this Erra. Mother and father taught me ev
After the incident with the wolves and retrieving her arrows. The two walk and run through the thick forest, trying to be on guard. They could hear howls from everywhere, causing spine-shivering fear.Narrah looked up at the fading moon, soon it will be dawn and she felt a little relief, looking forward to a bright day. The sun would greatly help their path towards where Erra planned to take her. The howls from the distance are creeping her tremendously. For someone who is so sheltered like her, the unknown outside of the castle terrifies her.The sun has started to rise and the two paused for a while to watch the rays of light creeping through the thick leaves of the trees. Despite the bright sunshine, there are still dark parts of the forest. Haze surrounded their paths. Thick branches and leaves of trees block the bright sun. "Let's stop and eat for a while, my lady" Erra said while she looked around for a good spot for them.Narrah quietly followed as Erra w
Silence ruled as Narrah continued to gawk at the man who already looked impatient and irritated."Get her toy" the man barked his order. Narrah was interrupted from her thoughts when another man jumps off the tree. Having no choice, she peacefully gave her bow and arrows. Even with her fears, she gritted her teeth in annoyance from what the man called her precious weapon. Her bow and arrows were never toys, neither a mere display. "What business do you have in this part of the forest?" the man with unusual eye color asked. His tone grim and serious.Narrah stared at the man's eyes in silence, scowl adorned his face while waiting for response. The beasts started to growl when the man was ignored."We are just passing. We intend no harm" Narrah calmly responded after the tensed silence. "The forest is tricky for two young lasses. You seemed to be in the wrong place" the man casually replied."As I said, we were just passing. We won't linger" Narrah insi
Narrah continued to gape when she noticed Erra doing the same while looking around. She had figured it out too and just like her, Erra was shocked.They were never prepared to encounter the mythical creatures they thought to exist only in legends. Narrah had read books about human wolves but never did she expect she will meet one, someday. Worst, they were caught in the middle of the beasts' wars, like the book about werewolves she was reading with her mother. Is she this sheltered? Not knowing these creatures also exist and living with them? She was not aware she might have talked to one before. Do her parents didn't know too or she was just spared of such information? She stared at the filthy-looking wolves, wondering if they too can become humans like the wolves who were with them. Werewolves, as she was thought, were ferocious beasts who are bound to the power of the mate bond and their moon goddess. Territorial and vindictive. Supernatural creatures with extraordinar
The werewolves saying they have to hurry, really meant it to be hurried. They ride at full speed all night without stopping. Erra and Narrah held tight for their precious lives as the beasts speed away, hooves thundering the ground. They only stopped once when Narrah and Erra have to relieve themselves.The sun has already risen when they reached a clearing with a stream. They stopped for a drink and the two took the chance to wash their sticky faces and hands. They also stretched their rigid bones, relieving their aching backs. The wolves scattered around and were still on their feet. Their eyes were vigilant at any sign of movement, even from afar. No one shifted into their human forms as they alternately took a drink from the stream.Narrah and Erra ate a little of what is left of their food. They only got a short rest before Viddar nudged them for their departure. Narrah and Erra kept their silence as they mentally grimaced for another ordeal. They don't know how long
Narrah and Erra got settled and both took a nap. Exhaustion and several nights of lack of sleep won. It's already dark when Erra woke up. Narrah was still asleep so she slowly get up and arranged the blanket around the girl. She carefully went out and found Dr. Blith with a young man inside his clinic."Pardon us, doctor, we slept the day away" Erra apologize with an embarrassed smile."No worries. You looked exhausted" the doctor responded with a warm smile."Good evening Erra" the younger man greeted which surprised her. She just stared at his face, speechless. "I am Caleb, the one you tended during the fight" the man reminded her with a timid smile. "Oh..." Erra responded with surprise. "You gave him a great first aid. He has fully healed" the doctor interrupted. "Her medicine burns like hell but it's effective" Caleb boasted with a smile. "Thank you for treating my wound, Erra, it helped a lot" Caleb added when Erra remained silent.
Just like what Celeste ordered, the next day, Narrah and Erra find their way towards the packhouse before the sun rises to light the sky.There are few people they passed by who gave them curious gazes. It's still very early in the morning but the huge house afar which they assumed to be the packhouse was already brightly lit and people are busy going in and out.A group of men was also afar in a vast clearing, seeming to be training on the field. Everyone is rising and starting their day very early. The two reached the huge house but hesitated to enter the door. They just remained standing and staring at the wide door when Siebel went out. "Narrah, Erra, good you are here. Miss Celeste is throwing a fit, you are late! Follow me, hurry!" the woman snapped at them before she turned around to enter the door again. Narrah and Erra looked at each other before they hurriedly followed inside. Once inside, they were greeted with several women scurrying anywhere
"Tell me..." Narrah muttered grimly, wiping the wetness on her face. Erra just continue to stare at her in silence, making the girl angrier. "You will tell me Erra" she added when she got no response. Her eyes were as sharp as her arrows, making Erra gulp in fear. "What are you two doing? I told you to clean, not cuddle each other!" an angry voice interrupted their hostile situation. Two pairs of surprised eyes turned to the glaring woman and the serious-looking man beside her. They both scrambled to stand with bowed heads under the man's serious scrutiny. "Pardon us, Miss Celeste. My sister fell from dusting the shelves" Erra softly apologized. "Fell? Did you break anything? I will make you pay if you destroyed anything here!" the woman looked around checking the displays, unconcerned of Narrah's safety."I haven't broken anything, Miss Celeste" Narrah responded softly, trying to conceal her grim mood. "Make sure of it or you will sleep in t
"He grows up so fast" "Yes, mama. A real alpha, like his father" Narrah's fond smile adorned her face while watching the father and son having their training with Lucas "He will rule Rieka like his father and great ancestors. He will be a great ruler of two worlds" Margo added smiling."Grandpa will still live long, mama" she chuckles at her mother. "Yeah, being an elemental suits father" Margo chuckles."He can now keep up with Alpha Tadeo and Alpha Ramdel" Draco interjected while having his tea. He is watching his grandson with pride while talking about the king. "Where did those three go, by the way?" Margo curiously turned to Freya."They will go hunting for rabbits, Princess" Freya smiles, trying to contain her amusement."Those oldies..." Narrah amusedly mumbles while shaking her head.It's mid-morning and as what they had started after Narrah gave birth, they would gather in Rieka every month to visit the heir who is now three summers."So we
A week after they returned to Rieka, Narrah went riding with Midnight while Kieran was busy with his Alpha duties.She enjoys the fresh air touching her face and the morning mist freshening her skin. She missed Rieka.Looking up the clear sky, she chuckles upon remembering the pouting face of her father.Like a child, Duke Draco sulked and pouted when they bid them goodbye. "Oh father, I missed you and mama. You will surely like it here if you could come" she whispers in the air. Her tender gaze skimmed the highland afar and the vast clearing. "This is my home now, papa..." she whispers. She has Araceli with her parents, she has the palace with her grandfather, and she has Rieka with her heart. Contentedly, she heaves a sigh. Her heart is overflowing with so much happiness and love for all the people she loves and loves her back.Enjoying the scenery in front of her, a moving figure caught her attention. Her eyes squinted at the familiar small figure
"Hmmm," she moans, tilting her neck to give Kieran full access. Plastered at the huge window, she tightly grasps the rails to steady herself while Kieran was behind, ravishing her."Do you realize how hot you look, my little vixen?" he whispers against her fevered skin. His hand was inside her gown, snaking up and down her thighs. Fully aware of the hard monster huddled against her butt, she pressed herself closer to him, wanting to feel him more."Ahhhnhn" her only response after his hand crept inside the skimpy fabric covering her heaven."You are wet for me...so wet..." he whispers, scorching her wet walls."Argh..." she writhes, the head was thrown back, wobbling on her feet. Her pale hands become paler as it tightly grasps the iron rail. His finger was touching her to the right spot, making her feet weak, engulfing her whole senses with the nerve-wracking sensation.Opening her legs, he lifted one and continue to rub her, unhurried, fu
The night was adorned by elegant and frivolous royals, witnessing the presentation of Princess Margo as heir to the throne. Princess Margo with the Duke beside glows like a freshly polished gem. Her beauty compels admiration. The once looked down, is now the heir to the throne. A woman with no lineage is the daughter of the king.Like her mother, Narrah is equally divine in her sparkling white gown. Her youth glimmers like a precious jewel, as she is in the eyes of her parents and the King.Following behind the procession, eyes drifted towards her. Her innocence and divinity radiate like the brightest light ball, lighting the entire hall.Her silver hair was let loose fixed around the tiny crown, adorning her head. She is an apparition in everyone's dreamy eyes.Admiring eyes bore her presence, following her every move. But she was unconcerned. Her senses were only aware of the man afar, drinking his wine while his intense golden eyes bore her soul.
The palace was in an uproar for the preparation of the grandest event. A month after the war, Duchess Margo will be introduced to the whole kingdom and allies as heir to the throne. They all have great reasons to celebrate. Peace will rule all worlds.Guests kept arriving even before the break of dawn, overflowing the palace with all its allies.Despite the overwhelming arrival of guests, the palace security strengthened its strict attention to every entourage requesting entrance."You were not on the list" the guard declared to one of the newly arrived entourage."Please, kind sir, we are here to meet with the Princess's daughter. We pose no threat" the man garbed in peasant clothes pleaded. Behind him are his family and the small community they met along the way. All were hopefully waiting to be admitted inside the palace. There are even small children inside the carts pulled by scrawny mules. "Princess Ahnarrah has no advice of accepting anyone and
After the uproar brought by the punishment of the King, the hall becomes silent after the traitors were taken out. Seeming to be drained of all his strength, the King slumped on his chair, resting his head on his propped hand."The kingdom will be safe" he muttered after a while."You can rule without fear for your back, King Fergus" Alpha Tadeo announced.Fergus chuckles and straightens on his seat. Only those who were close to the King were left in the hall, giving a more relaxing atmosphere. "And I owe it to all of you" the King declared, looking around the council's table where they were all seated."My King..." Narrah softly called."Yes Ahrah..." he smiled at the girl being held by an intimidating man."I hope this is a perfect time. But I bear a gift for you from the Kalani" she softly continued, getting everyone's attention.Fergus narrows his eyes, staring at Narrah before it averted towards Tadeo. "A gift? From Inanna?"
"Mother!"She stiffened upon hearing a familiar voice amid the noise around her. Finding her, she looked around, and there she saw a white-haired girl waving at her atop some man's shoulder, which made her brows furrow. She could see her husband but a stranger got their child.Nudging her way to the tight crowd, she hurried towards them."I can see my son" a woman following her spoke."I could also see my daughter" she smiled, turning to the other woman before they both continue to walk."Mother, Mother!" Narrah darted to the approaching woman, immediately after she was put down."Narrah..." her arms outstretched to receive the charging girl towards her.Not long, she was enveloped by the tightest hug she could ever have."Mama..." she whimpered as her body shook from her sobs."My little doll... " she whispered tearfully. Not getting enough of her daughter's warmth, she buried her face on her hair, inhaling her scent, convincing he
After the confrontation, they all left for the palace. Those who are wounded and have been summoned from the verge of death were hauled by carriages. Healers have summoned a lot, narrowing the number of deaths. Those who were left lifeless were arranged to be buried. Scoundrels' carcasses will be burned, except for Tiberius. Alpha Tadeo brought the dead man with him upon returning to the human palace.As the entourage gets closer, cheers get louder. Everyone is waiting for their arrival, including the king.All dismounted from their horses and approach the man whose eyes were brimming with tears despite his intimidating aura. Silence ruled as the entourage approached."My King" Narrah curtsied while the others kneeled on one knee. A warrior's respect for the ruler of the land. Humans and beasts pay homage to the King."All rise, I should be kneeling to all of you" the King's voice quivered, looking around his loyal subjects even to those shirtless men.
"Father!!!" she saw him. She was sure it was him. She reined and made her stead gallop towards the direction of the man. Her eyes brimmed with tears as the figure becomes clearer, seeing his face.The man looked stunned but a wave of emotions flooded his face upon his realization. A painful lump appeared in his throat as he embraced the impact of the forging figure towards him.His body swayed atop his stead upon catching the frail figure who darted from another horse to his lap."Father..." she whimpered, burying her face to the man's neck."My Narrah, my little princess..." he tearfully whispered. Holding her closer, burying his face to her rose-scented hair while inhaling her scent.Sobs and whimper escaped the two as they hug in silence, relishing the presence of each other in their arms. Narrah clung tightly to her father, afraid to let go. Afraid she was just in a trance and he will vanish once she returned to her senses. "Narrah...oh my Narrah...is