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"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
The soft breeze of the afternoon plays with the leaves, rustling in rhythm. Amid the stillness, flutters of butterfly wings resonated, flying away from the small figure chasing its freedom.Tiny wandering feet disturbed the silence as leaves rustled, twigs broken at every step.“Don't go away, come back” the gentlest voice echoed, begging. But the innocent creatures heed not her plea.“I just want to play…” the small red lips pouted while watching the butterflies fly away.Standing in the middle of the wilderness, the figure looked around, searching for something. Not long when a pair of rounded doe eyes glimmers with excitement.Picking the hem of her long dress, she sprinted in the direction where she saw a small white bunny. Her face reflects the enthusiasm as she mindlessly runs after the hopping animal.“Don't go, please…I want to play” she begged as she continued to run. Unconcerned about the tree branches piercing her pale creamy skin.“Ahhhh….” her small voice reverberated in t
Ahnarrah Carmeine Quin, daughter of the Duke and Duchess. The future ruler of the vast estate of Araceli. The beloved Lady Narrah for her people. Araceli's precious jewel. Life is perfect, not until a tragedy happened. She lost both of her parents to an accident. She is mourning their death and acquaintances' visits to show their respect for their family. It's been unfortunate losing a great ruler. Orphan, that is what she is now. She has no one but her beloved people and her betrothed, Philip of Cameron. And his visit together with his family immensely lightens her misery.Excited to see him, she run the entire hallway to meet Philip and his family. She was about to enter the receiving room when she came to an abrupt stop. Philip and Charlotte kiss each other in front of their smiling parents. From her spot, she could clearly see the intimate act that stunned her. Her betrothed passionately kissing her distant relative who came to sympathize with her loss. She stared at the two
As ordered by the duke, Narrah got no food that night. No one dared to give her any. Despite her hunger, she was unconcerned by her growling stomach.She sat still on the cold bed of one of the servant's rooms. She was ousted from her bedroom, bringing nothing but a few personal things and a framed painting of her parents. A painting she did herself. Her mother likes to paint, and so does she.Caressing the smiling faces of the two most important people in her life, sobs filled the room."Mother...father..." she whimpered as she tried to catch her hitched breath as tears poured down. "I was not ready for this. How could I fight alone?" she whispers painfully.She has a lot of questions no one could answer. Her mind is in turmoil, and her heart is breaking into pieces. She is so caught up with her emotions when her stomach growls. She is hungry and she has nothing but water. She was used to a feast her family would always enjoy. Laughters and stories over their sumptuous meal. But now
Her knees almost buckled but she tried to walk with her head held high. Pride is her only refuge at this time when everyone seems to conspire against her. She failed to protect herself and she felt bad about it. Her ability abandoned her when she needed it the most.With her trembling body, she slowly walked toward the kitchen, and relief washed over her upon seeing a familiar face. Her tears struck earlier, now threatening to flood her eyes.Erra hurriedly went to her side upon seeing her in a miserable state."Erra…" she suddenly burst out crying, clung, and hugged Erra tight to the surprise of everyone."My lady?"Everyone was worried but Erra hurriedly pulled her to the back where no one could see them, in case anyone from the shameless family came looking for Narrah.Erra just let the girl cry, holding her tight and gently rubbing her back. She gave her the time to pour everything by crying. She could feel the girl's body tremble."This is too much, Erra…I don't deserve all of the
Silence ruled while angry eyes bore at Narrah. If looks could kill, Narrah would be dead from the deadly glare she got from the people around her, especially from Charlotte."You shameless bitch!" Merlin angrily exclaimed before she forcibly pulled Narrah by her hair. The girl grimaced at the pain but did not utter a sound."You dare mess with Charlotte's betrothed!? You insolent brat!" painful palms covered Narrah's cheeks as Merlin repeatedly slapped her. Narrah's face numbed but she remained quiet. Even though she tried hard not to cry, tears streamed down her fevered cheeks. She endured Merlin's palms, mindlessly slapping her. Merlin's hands hit wherever her hands would land. Forcibly pulling Narrah's hair until Narrah had enough. "Enough...!" Narrah angrily exclaimed as she pushed the woman away from her, causing Merlin to stumble backward and eventually fall on the floor. Whimpering in pain. Gasps of shocks echoed, seeing the duchess on the floor. Charlotte ran to her mother's
Narrah slowly regained her consciousness as the pain overwhelmed her body. She was neatly wrapped up around her chest and she cannot move her limbs. She grimaced and groaned in pain when she tried to move, making Erra wake up."My lady...don't move" Erra scrambled to her feet and hovered above Narrah. "What happened?" Narrah whispered, her voice hoarse and parched. Erra has gone quiet while she just stared at her young lady's dull eyes. "You lost consciousness, my lady. We need to wrap you. Two ribs are broken" Erra softly replied, pain in her voice as she speaks. Narrah became quiet and thoughtful. Memories flashback and the last she could remember was the unbearable pain from the duke's kicks. "I don't deserve this, Erra" she whispered weakly, her eyes brimming with tears. Erra remained silent while tears started to form in her eyes again. She watches different emotions cross the girl's bruised face. Narrah looked miserable and she couldn't do anything but cry with her."No one
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
"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