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
AsherAs I stood beside the window that evening, Royce's voice broke into my thoughts, "Alpha, your sister just sent a message," He said.At his words, I turned immediately, towards Royce who had just spoken, to find him standing with his head bowed. He held a letter with the both of his hands as he offered it up to me in a gesture of reverence.I accepted it from him, but before I could open it, he began to speak again,"According to the guard that had brought in the letter," He said, "we got a threat from the Rogues close to us."At that moment, I began to read through the content of the letter and as soon as I finished reading it, Royce spoke again, "It seems the Rogues are planning a revolt, and the lands seem to be a bit unsecured." He said.As he spoke I began to ponder his words, and the possible reason behind the threats from the Rogues' groups.It had been years since any clan had a war with the Rogues, I didn't need anyone to tell me that they're planning on revolting.But
Xenra"Xenra!" The unmistakable, shrill voice of Zara sliced through the quietness hanging over the path leading to the maid's quarters.I turned towards the direction where the voice had come to find Zara running towards me with her arms outstretched, ready for a hug.Before I could say a word, she threw herself at me, wrapping her hands tightly around me, giggling and bouncing with excitement."It's so nice to have you back!" She exclaimed, almost screaming, her words trembling with happiness.She held onto me for a while, and by the time she parted, her lips were broadly spread apart."So tell me, tell me, tell me everything that happened during your stay in the vampire queen's kingdom," she begged, her words tumbling out in a rush, her eyes wide with excitement.But all I could do was to giggle, indulging in her warmth and excitement.As we began to walk towards our room, she held my hands. "Xenra, I'm so happy you're back with every member of your being. You don't know how worrie
LenaI silently puffed out a breath as I settled into the chair's backrest. "That was close!" I mouthed even as I tried to still my racing heart.I screwed my eyes shut, and my mind began to travel back to what Lena had told me. As the memories lingered, it almost took everything I had to resist the urge to bang my head, even as I recalled what she had told me.'You're such a moron, Lena, how could you forget the story of how they met?' I asked myself, greatly displeased about the fact that I almost blew up my cover.Gradually, I began to give in to the memories that strolled past me, the memories of how Lena had told me everything.It was one of those days when I had visited her pack after months of bonding with her. On that particular day, she took me to her favourite peach tree.Although it wasn't the first time we had spent time under that tree, nor was I oblivious to the fact that she lived in that particular spot, that day my curiosity heightened since I knew I had to learn as
AsherFinally everything was ready, and it was time to leave.As I walked towards the chariot with Lena tugging closely beside me, I saw Xenra take three steps backwards from the side of the chariot where she stood.Her withdrawal pierced me in the heart, as I didn't need anyone to tell me she was avoiding me.In that instant, a great pang of sadness settled in my heart, accompanied by a looming guilt about everything that had happened.As I settled into the chariot, I couldn't stop the questions that swirled within me.'Why's Xenra behaving like that?' I asked myself, but no matter how I thought about it, I just couldn't understand why she had decided to stay away from me.'Did I really do something wrong?' My question rang in my head, causing my brows to slightly furrow.Right there, my mind began to replay what had happened ever since that night, and no matter how much I thought about it, I just couldn't wrap my head around what the reason was.I turned towards her, but she swiftly
XenraI watched with a heavy heart as the guards carried their belongings to the horses. Although I had arranged my belongings and had taken them outside, I couldn't find the courage to take them to the horses that were already prepared for departure.While they went about their businesses, I found myself walking towards the entrance of the palace hall, where I stood a few feet away.As I fixed my gaze on the inscription above the door of the palace hall, where "Maltos' castle" was boldly written,A great sense of nostalgia washed over me, evoking memories of my reign as the vampire queen, dressed in my regalia and escorted by Marcus during my official duties.As the memories lingered, I felt greatly reluctant to leave. A great pang of sadness settled in my heart, and longing tugged along, especially since I knew I had to leave, and as I gave in to those feelings within me, I swore,"I promise you, I'll come back home as who I really am and not as a stranger in my home." My gaze fix
XenraAs I resolved within myself, the soft rattling on the door snapped me out of the thoughts that had kept me busy.In that instant, I jolted and began to walk towards the door, but after two steps, I halted in my tracks."Wait, what has gotten over you?" I mused, my brows deeply furrowed as I pondered why I was behaving frantically.But I didn't even have the time to ponder it, as the rattle on the door snapped me back to action.In that instant, I snapped back to the present, took a deep breath, and straightened my spine, even as I prepared myself for whatever was coming.I had thought it was Lena or one of those people I didn't want to see, like Asher or the impersonator, so I prepared myself for any upcoming confrontation.As I walked gently this time around to the door, I heard the unmistakable voice of Marcus, "It's me, my lady." He said, with a small, hushed tone.As soon as I heard his voice, I let out the breath I didn't know I was holding and doubled my steps to the door.
XenraMy steps were fast as I dashed through the part that led to my room. With a loud bang, I slammed the door shut, feeling my heart banging hard against my chest."What was I looking at?" I muttered beneath my breath, wondering why I had stood still like an idiot, watching Asher and Lena have their intimate moment.No matter how I thought about it, I just couldn't understand what got me so entranced that I forgot my senses.But as my thoughts lingered, I felt a looming anger within me, gradually coursing through my veins, until I was completely absorbed in it.I was angry that I had seen them kissing; I was angry about the fact that I had bumped into them at that very moment; I was angry that I was affected by it; and I was more angry that I was angry about it."What is really wrong with me?" I asked and paced back and forth, sighing in frustration with a loud puff of breath.Ever since that night with Asher, I haven't been myself. I just couldn't understand why it felt so difficul
Asher"What are you still doing? Get out!" Lena ordered, the anger laced in her voice unmistakable."How dare you stare at us that way?" She glared at Xenra, who was standing with her head lowered."See how you were looking at us as if you wanted my man to yourself," Lena spat, her voice heavy with menace. "Just because you were able to help alleviate his symptoms, you think you have the right to be where we are?" Lena threw her question to Xenra, who clearly couldn't get herself to say a word to her.I opened my mouth to speak, but after about two seconds, I closed it and pushed back the words that had formed in my throat back to the pit of my stomach.I wanted to tell Lena that it was enough; I wanted to tell her she was being too harsh on Xenra, but then, I knew I shouldn't.I didn't want Lena to get suspicious of anything or even have an opinion. So I had to refrain from intervening in it.Yet, Lena wasn't satisfied with what she had just said, as she continued talking down on Xe
AsherWith my mind deeply engrossed in thought, I found myself walking towards the patio. As I settled into the couch in the middle, my gaze fell on the peace lilies beside the screen wall. Although the sight of the blooming lilies was calming, my mind drifted yet again, back to the scene of that night—the night I had with Xenra.No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't stop the flashbacks that had continuously plagued my mind like flies, buzzing around me at the faintest opportunity.Although the sex I had with her was purely out of impulse, I just couldn't understand why I was unable to move on from that night; I couldn't understand why I was so affected by what had happened between us.As I gave myself fully to it all, the unmistakable voice of my wolf, Aanon, resonated within me."I think she's familiar," Aanon's voice rumbled within me, snapping me out of her looming presence."What do you mean?" I asked him, curious about what he was talking about."She feels like someone w
AsherWith my mind deeply engrossed in thought, I found myself walking towards the patio. As I settled into the couch in the middle, my gaze fell on the peace lilies beside the screen wall. Although the sight of the blooming lilies was calming, my mind drifted yet again, back to the scene of that night—the night I had with Xenra.No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't stop the flashbacks that had continuously plagued my mind like flies, buzzing around me at the faintest opportunity.Although the sex I had with her was purely out of impulse, I just couldn't understand why I was unable to move on from that night; I couldn't understand why I was so affected by what had happened between us.As I gave myself fully to it all, the unmistakable voice of my wolf, Aanon, resonated within me."I think she's familiar," Aanon's voice rumbled within me, snapping me out of her looming presence."What do you mean?" I asked him, curious about what he was talking about."She feels like someone w