RoyceAfter a while, Asher returned from seeing the vampire queen off. As soon as he got into his room, he let out a sigh of exasperation.Seeing the slight crease on his forehead, I knew something was bothering him."You look troubled, Alpha; hope all is well?" I asked, my words dripping calmly as I tried to maintain the difference between us. "You won't even imagine the things the vampire queen is asking of me." He answered, his voice tight with shimmering anger."Hope all is well, Alpha?" I asked again, my voice calm and collected.Deep within me, I was trying my best not to make him find reasons to talk down on me anymore. Although I had always hated him, I had to continue with the charade. I was worried I might lose my cool someday if he kept talking down on me.Still, my words, Asher let out a huff and turned towards me, "All is not well," he admitted with his forehead creased slightly."Can you imagine that the vampire queen is asking me to change the name of my maid?!" He sa
LeoLena's lips curled into a small smile as soon as I stepped into her room. She was sitting in front of her dressing table, her eyes fixed on the mirror as she went about doing what she knew how to do best – making up and looking beautiful."I bet you don't know what's been happening, since you still have the time to primp your face," I teased, my words wrapped in warmth as I drew closer to her.Only then did Lena take her eyes off the mirror, "What's been happening?" She asked, the smile on her face faltering as she stared at me with her eyes glinting in anticipation."I thought as much," My response came casually, as I sank into her comfortable couch."You've been so busy being aesthetic that you missed the news about your mate's visit to his ex," I continued lightly.Lena's lips curled further into a broad smile, "what are you saying?" She asked, "the last time I checked he was in his pack."But from the look on her face, I could tell she wasn't smiling at all, she was more surpr
AsherAs I got ready for the brand new day, a thought dropped into my heart, and immediately, I made my way to the vampire queen's chamber.I got there to find her about to leave her chambers. "You're early," she said, welcoming me warmly as soon as she saw me.At her words, my lips curled into a small smile. "The sun is smiling down on us, hinting at a beautiful day ahead," I said to her, "or don't you think so, vampire queen?" My gaze fixed on her as I spoke."Certainly, it's definitely going to be a beautiful day." She acknowledged in a matching intensity."How about we go hunting, just like we always do on days like this?" I asked, a small smile playing on my lips.As soon as the words left my lips, the smile on her face froze, and she hesitated, which caught my attention.Although I knew she wasn't expecting my request, it wasn't like the vampire queen to fiddle, especially over a request like that.As far as I knew, she had always been ecstatic about hunting, which was why I had
Vampire Queen"The rogues are asking for war," Asher responded, "the rogues are saying you should leave their territory, else they're coming to take it by force." His voice heavy with certainty.My heart skipped a beat as soon as I heard his words, and a great sense of fear descended upon me. As if Asher had not said enough, he continued, "...and you know what that means? War!" His voice heavy with certainty as she spoke.His last statement slammed heavily into me, and before I knew it, I exclaimed, "Gracious moon goddess!" I was already too scared to hold back, and the words escaped my lips before I could stop them. Realizing what I had just done, I snapped back to the present to find Asher staring at me, his brows arched in surprise.I responded in a matching intensity, arching my brows in a silent "What?" as I feigned ignorance."Did you just say 'gracious moon goddess?'" he quoted. "You don't even believe in her in the first place." He said.'This bastard must have some nerve!'
Xenra"How dumb!" I muttered under my breath as soon as I heard her strategy. My jaw clenched, and a great sense of anger coursed through my veins."This idiot wants to destroy all that I had worked so hard for." My grip on the jug tightened as my heart began to pulsate harder.As I approached the table where the elders and the generals sat, I could hear their growing discontentment.The fact that the impersonator had no single idea about what to do in that situation filled me with a great sense of sadness and a mix of anger.My entire clan was being threatened; the lives of my people were at risk, yet she couldn't proffer a solution to it."Even the rogues had noticed that something was amiss." I whispered. "Otherwise they dared not send me a letter."As I pondered on the present reality, I felt my anger brewing hot within me. A great sense of sadness settled in my heart, and I couldn't stop my forehead from creasing in despair.For the first time ever, the Rogues were threatening my
XenraMy steps were swift as they carried me away from the hall of meeting. My heart, heavy with a mix of hatred and a seething rage.As soon as I got out, I drew in a quick breath to still my fuming heart.Almost immediately, Marcus broke out of the corners, "I now believe you're the real vampire queen, and that lady is an impersonator," he said as soon as he got to where I was. His words are firm and certain."Just give your orders; I'll gather some of my men to get rid of her so that you'd take back your kingdom." He continued. The determination laced in his voice was undeniable as he spoke."Even if you want it tonight, I can assure you that we can get rid of that evil in our palace who wants to ruin our clan." From the expression on his face, I needed no one to tell me how determined he was. At that moment, I knew he could do anything, even though it meant him risking his life for me."Just give the orders, my lady; I can..." He began to say, when I swiftly interrupted him, cut
Vampire QueenMy pace quickened as I pulled my gaze away from Xenra's poking stare. My heartbeat pulsated faster, and with every step I took, my fear grew.I couldn't just wait to get into my chambers so that I'd pull down the charade of confidence that was beginning to crumble.As soon as the door shut behind me, I ran towards Hannah who was comfortably seated on my couch."I'm not sure I can put up with her anymore, I have to do something," I announced, my voice quivering from a mix of fear and desperation.Hannah's head shot up as soon as she heard my voice, and her brows furrowed in a mix of surprise and confusion, and by the time she was up to her feet, I was already beside her."Zen, what happened? What's going on?" She asked, her words tumbling out in a rush as she stared at me with concern deeply etched on her face."Xenra!" I answered. "I really need to do something." But my voice was devoid of confidence, echoing the fear that had taken hold in my heart.The expression on Ha
Leo"Has my sister left?" I asked Raymond who had just stepped into my chambers."Yes Alpha," Raymond responded with a slight bow of his head, "your sister left about five minutes ago."At his words, a scoff of satisfaction escaped my nostrils, but deep within me, my mind was racing with calculations.Although I knew I had nothing to worry about since I was alone with my trusted Beta, I just couldn't stop thinking about what lay ahead."Alpha," Raymond's voce broke into the thoughts that had kept me busy, bringing me back to the present, "the Seer has arrived also." He said.Instantly, I sprang to my feet; it was the moment I had been waiting for and couldn't wait to know what she had to say.Just when I was about to walk away, something dropped into my heart, and I turned back towards Raymond,"Hope my sister didn't see the Seer?" I asked, my words heavy with determination."Yes Alpha!" He replied. "Just as you had instructed, I made sure your sister didn't see the Seer. Your sister
Royce"Just wait and see what I'm about to do." I answered, my voice firm and steady, echoing the firm determination that had completely overwhelmed me.Without waiting for another second, I turned towards one of the guards, who was standing at his post some steps away from us, and called, "Number four!" My voice, bouncing off the space.In that instant, number four turned, and with a matching intensity, he ran towards me. He halted at a considerable distance and bowed his head. "Yes, my Lord," he answered."Go get me the Chief Slave Officer!" I ordered with a firm voice."Yes, my Lord," he answered, took another bow, and with the same haste he arrived with, he ran out of my sight."What are you really planning to do?" Sylvester's question broke into the fog of determination that had surrounded me, his voice tinged with a mix of surprise and curiosity."I'm going to do what I ought to have done all this while," I answered, my jaw clenched, a reflection of the fierce determination burn
Royce."Still thinking about it?" Sylvester's voice sliced into the thoughts that had gotten me busy, snapping me back to the present.I turned to find him standing behind me, and from the expression on his face, I could tell he was satisfied with how I had handled the situation.I pulled my gaze from him and said, "I'm suspicious of that lady." My voice mirrored the certainty in my heart."Which lady?" Sylvester swiftly asked, his voice as surprised as the expression on his face.But it was clear he wasn't really asking because he didn't know who I was talking about, as he continued almost immediately, "You mean Xenra?" Disbelief coating his tone.I totally ignored his disbelief. Deep within me, I was certain about what I said; I knew there was something more about her, even though I just couldn't wrap my fingers around it."There's something about her," I continued in a firm voice, "Although I just can't place it, I can tell she's not ordinary. She's more than what we've seen." I vo
RoyceThe gazes of everyone were heavy on me, waiting for the verdict that would convict her of the accusation.Deep within me, I felt it was a perfect opportunity to remove the perceived threat to my path of revenge, and I knew I shouldn't let it slip through my fingers.I was still pondering how to go about it, when Sylvester's facial gesture caught my attention. As I fixed my gaze on him, he tilted his head from side to side and back, and I understood that he was asking for an audience.Before I could get to my feet, he began to walk away, while I stood up and followed him to a secluded corner."What are you trying to do?" He asked me as soon as I stood beside him. Without waiting for my response, he continued, "Are you planning on telling the Alpha about it?" His voice was tinged with a mix of surprise and curiosity."Of course!" I swiftly replied, my voice firm and steady, echoing the firm determination that had settled in my heart.As far as I knew, I shouldn't miss the opportun
RoyceThe gazes of everyone were heavy on me, waiting for the verdict that would convict her of the accusation.Deep within me, I felt it was a perfect opportunity to remove the perceived threat to my path of revenge, and I knew I shouldn't let it slip through my fingers.I was still pondering how to go about it, when Sylvester's facial gesture caught my attention. As I fixed my gaze on him, he tilted his head from side to side and back, and I understood that he was asking for an audience.Before I could get to my feet, he began to walk away, while I stood up and followed him to a secluded corner."What are you trying to do?" He asked me as soon as I stood beside him. Without waiting for my response, he continued, "Are you planning on telling the Alpha about it?" His voice was tinged with a mix of surprise and curiosity."Of course!" I swiftly replied, my voice firm and steady, echoing the firm determination that had settled in my heart.As far as I knew, I shouldn't miss the opportun
Xenra"What worked?" Zara's voice broke into the fog of excitement that had surrounded me, her words laced with curiosity.Without waiting for another second, I turned towards the path, determined to rush back to the room and check the book that had unsealed that power.I wanted to begin my search for answers and investigation on what to do as soon as possible.I had only taken two steps from where I stood when I saw three elite wolves walking towards me, which halted me in my tracks.The smile on my face froze immediately, and just then I realized that every single person present in the field was staring at me.As my gaze darted to their faces, I saw the fear in their eyes. Some of them even had their jaws dropped and eyes wide open.They seemed not to have recovered from the shock they had felt.My gaze fell on the hefty guard who was still struggling to get up from where he had landed, but as soon a
XenraIsabella came to a halt before me, her girls clustering behind her, while Zara drew closer to me.Then a short, empty laugh escaped her throat, after which she began to speak."So you think you can escape my hook after embarrassing me the last time, huh?" She said, her voice dripping with mockery.She had a smirk on her face as she stared at me with a mix of excitement and determination glinting in her eyes.Without waiting for me to say something, she pressed on, "I've been waiting for you, and now I've seen the perfect time to deal with you." Her words tumbled out in a rush."I'm so going to make your life miserable so that when you see me next time, you'd be afraid of me." She glared at me, her words heavy with hatred as she spoke.From where I stood, I could hear Zara's ragged breathing and the fear flickering in her eyes, and I understood she was scared—scared of them, scared of what they had planned to do to us.But there was no iota of fear in me, nor did I flinch at all
Vampire QueenI puffed out a deep breath as soon as I closed the door behind me, and then I sighed in relief as the weight of fear gradually lifted off my shoulders."That was close, so close!" I muttered to myself, my voice breathy as I dwelled on how I had almost embarrassed myself.As I walked towards my bed, Hannah swiftly jumped down from the bed and rushed towards me. "Goodness," she exclaimed. "That guy is really cute." Her voice bubbling with cheerfulness as she closed up the distance between us, the excited glint in her eyes was unmistakable.It was her words that snapped me out of the thoughts that had kept me busy, and I couldn't help but join in her infectious excitement."Yeah!" I answered, nodding my head in agreement to what she had just said."I have to admit, Hannah, Xenra really has an eye for cute things," I admitted with a matching intensity. "Even Asher is so cute and enchanting.""The vampire queen really enjoyed herself because these guys are so hot," I giggled
LenhandroMy heart was greatly uneasy as I journeyed from my pack to Maltos' Castle. Although I hadn't lost my confidence, I couldn't help thinking about the possible probabilities.Among all the questions swirling within me, one thought was deeply seated in my heart: what would Xenra's reaction be?The more I tried to figure it out, and the more I tried to reconcile Xenra's character to her possible reaction, the more I felt greatly disturbed.I was faced with an insurmountable mountain, not sure of what lay ahead of me, but one thing I was sure about was the fact that I was going to end her life again."You were lucky the first time, Xenra, but you won't be lucky this time around!" I muttered beneath my breath, my lips curling upwards with a fierce determination.After a while, I snapped out of the thoughts that had kept me busy and turned towards my brother, Randy, and personal assistant, Jerome, who were both on the horses beside my chariot."When we get to Maltos' Castle," I bega
LenhandroMy hands were folded behind me as I stared at the throne where I had once occupied. After a very long time, I was back to my pack, and as I fixed my gaze upon it, I felt a renewed sense of energy coursing through my veins.The emerging figure of Jerome walking towards his post caught my attention, but he wasn't the gallant, ever-ready Jerome I had always known.He was reduced to a mere shadow of himself, trembling all over like a weakling, with his fingers held beneath his stomach. He couldn't even meet my gaze.After a while of staring at him, I tore my gaze away from him and fixed it back on my golden throne, with its soft white cushion and lion-head armchair.As I pondered my next course of action, my brother Randy's voice rang out from behind me, "Brother!" He called, his voice ringing with excitement.As the soft thud on the wooden floor drew closer, I turned towards him, a broad smile clearly plastered on his face."I've missed you so much, brother!" Randy exclaimed, h