LenaI was filled with disgust as I watched that fat maid stand close to Asher, and a great sense of anger surged within me as she served the meal she had prepared for dinner.My fists clenched beneath the table as I stared at her. If only I could sniff her breath off her nostrils, I would have done that already.The fact that I had to see her at every meal made me so angry.Akira and Asher were busy chatting about some random topic, but I was so immersed in my surging wrath and hatred for her to pay attention to what they were discussing."This meal smells good," Akira's compliment finally caught my attention, and I turned towards her to find a wide grin on her face as she spoke to Asher.Asher nodded his head in response, a flicker of excitement in his eyes, which alone was like fuel to the rage swirling inside of me.As if that wasn't enough, he continued, "You need to taste the soup pudding she made the other day." His voice was calm and approving.Asher's words dropped into my he
LenaAs I brooded over my wrath, an unexpected voice broke out from behind me, "I'm sorry for what just happened, my lady." The voice calmly apologised.My head whipped towards the person who had just spoken, and my gaze fell on Asher's beta, Royce, who was standing behind me, and my brows furrowed."What are you doing here?" I asked, glaring at him, "What are you sorry for?"But the words had barely left my lips when Royce began to speak, "I saw what happened at the dining hall, and I'm really sorry that the Alpha and his sister had to disrespect you all because of an ordinary maid." Royce boldly responded.His audacity irked me, and I wondered what gave him the nerve to think he had the right to interfere in my business.As I stared at him, I felt my anger boiling within me, and I was determined to put him in his place so that next time, he wouldn't dare speak when he wasn't supposed to."Before I came to this pack, I did some background checks, and I heard about you, Royce," I bega
RoyceGradually, the mask of pretense she had worn peeled off and revealed the person I had always believed she was.Her lips slightly curled into a confident smirk, and her eyes sparked with a fierce determination."I think I like this kind of partnership!" She firmly declared, her words filled with confidence."You know I've been wondering why you've been so calm and obedient," she swiftly continued, "because I've always believed you should have deep resentments for the Alpha."My lips curled into a smirk as soon as I heard her words, even as I realized we were both on the same page."Trust me, I do! You can't even imagine." I replied, my words wrapped with the fierce determination burning within me.Lena scoffed and nodded her head as soon as she heard my words, and she pulled her gaze away from me, and then she took two steps closer."The first thing I want to find is the person who killed my father," She began to speak, "I got a message from my brother that my father's murderer i
Lenhandro"I'm certain that the lady we saw in Maltos' Castle isn't Xenra," I told Randy, who had just walked into my room, my voice heavy with certainty.As soon as he heard my words, his brows furrowed, and his eyes bulged. I could see the fear and uncertainty glinting in his eyes as he stared at me.But before he could express his shock over what I had just said, I continued. "Even if she's the one, that means she has lost all her powers.""In the few days I spent with her, I noticed how much of a weakling she was." My voice came again, heavy with certainty.Deep within me, I didn't need anyone to tell me she wasn't who she used to be. She didn't even behave like a shadow of herself; she behaved like an entirely different person.The words had barely left my lips when Randy let out the fear that had settled in his heart. "My Lord," he began, his voice a little shaky and urgent. "That's a very great taboo if someone hears you say so."But his words made me scoff, amused by his littl
Lenhandro"Get ready, we're going to pay Leo a visit." I instructed Jerome, who had just walked into my chambers.As soon as he heard my words, he bowed his head in reverence."Yes, my Lord." He replied and turned, but before he could take one step away from where I stood, I called him back."Don't keep me waiting." I told him, my voice laced with warnings, and in that instant, he placed his hands together in front of his chest, and I realised he had worn a leather glove over his lost thumb."I promise not to keep you waiting, my Lord." Jerome responded with a slight bow, and as soon as he turned, he quickened his pace out of my chambers.After about four minutes, a knock came on the door, and as soon as I granted whoever it was access into my room, Jerome opened the door, his chest heaving hard against his ribcage."Everything is ready, my Lord." He said, as he tried to catch his breath.I grunted in response and waved him off while he took another bow and left.Later that day, I arr
XenraMy steps were quick and swift as they carried me to Akira's personal chamber. Deep within me, my mind was far from being at peace."Why had Akira sent for me?" I kept muttering to myself, but no matter how I tried to wrap my head around it, I just couldn't understand why she had called me to her inner room.Akira's personal room was one place that was off-limits to the maids. She rarely permitted anyone inside; that alone fuelled my anxiety.I couldn't stop wondering why Akira had asked me to come to her personal chambers.As I dashed through the path that led to her room, I noticed the gaze of the maids was heavy upon me. As I drew closer, they kept whispering among themselves, but whenever I stared at anyone, she immediately pulled her gaze away.There was no doubt they were all scared of me; it was written all over their faces, and I felt it as I walked past them. I didn't need anyone to tell me they were scared because of what happened in the field that day.As I walked past
XenraAkira's question slammed into me and greatly unsettled me, leaving me both shocked and speechless. I never expected such a question from her.After staring at her for about four seconds, a small chuckle broke out of my throat, even though I wasn't amused in any way. I felt rather uncomfortable rather than amused."In what way?" I asked as calmly as I could. But then, I realised that would make me more uncomfortable, so I swiftly continued, feigning ignorance."Well, the Alpha is nice," I began with a small shrug. "He's our leader, he's..." I was still speaking when Akira swiftly interrupted me."No, that's not what I'm asking about," She calmly said, and then she heaved a sigh."What I mean is... Do you like his personality?" She asked, her voice calm and measured. "I mean, do you think you would've said yes if you had the opportunity to be his mate?" Akira threw her question at me, asking me the same thing I had earlier wanted to avoid—the same question I had feigned ignorance
AsherThe shrill cry of someone caught my attention as I unbuttoned my sleep shirt that morning.As I wondered who had the audacity to scream in my palace, it dawned on me that it was my sister, Akira.Just like a flash, I turned towards the door and rushed out of my room. As soon as I got to the hallway, I saw her already running towards my room, barefooted.The sight of Akira crying like a baby pierced my heart. My brows furrowed, and I instinctively ran towards her. As I closed the distance between us, I heard her maids saying to her, "My lady,""Please stop crying," "Take it easy, my lady,"Their voices were a discordant hum of distress as they scurried behind her like bees.They kept begging her, but she seemed too broken to pay attention to their words.As soon as I caught up with her, I held onto her upper arms, and I realised she was shaking. The fear written on her face was undeniable as I stared at her complexion, which had turned crimson."What happened?" I asked her, st
Epilogue.XenraFollowing the defeat of the most powerful male vampire – Lenhandro – and one of the strongest Alphas – Leo, Asher rose as the strongest Alpha in the whole of the packs, solidifying his reign as supreme above them all.As a result, every other clan and pack took it upon themselves to pay homage to him as the supreme Alpha.One month had passed already, and every pack had enjoyed a season of peace and tranquillity, from the smallest to the largest packs. None of them saw themselves as supreme over another, but submitted to Asher, who in turn ensured that they were catered to.But his jurisdiction didn't rest only with the werewolves; even the vampire kingdoms as well had accepted his rule, for fear of his retaliation over Lenhandro's invasion.As a result, one month had passed already, yet the tranquillity that had spread all over the whole packs had never wavered a bit.Asher's victory had ushered in a season of peace and stability which extended to all territories.As
XenraA great sense of peace flooded me as soon as I heard their words. I had been worried that they might not appreciate what I had done for them since I was an Omega, even though I had been transformed into my own skin.They couldn't even recognise me, which was understandable, as not many people saw me when I was still the vampire queen, and even when I was in that fat Cecilia's body, I didn't come in contact with the elders or pack members; little wonder they were all oblivious to the transformation of my body.As I stared at them, I didn't need any to tell me that they meant what they had just said, and as if they hadn't said enough, he continued,"We've accepted you as our Luna; we don't care about the rumours flying around about whether you're an Omega or not. You've saved us all and have proven to us how deserving you are to be our Luna, and we're all ready to acknowledge you as our Luna." The man's words tumbled out in a fierce rush as he spoke.The expression on his face was
XenraStill unable to utter a word, I quickly bent my left shoulder and, at the same time, turned towards it to check for the scar that made me an Omega.As soon as I saw it, my lips gradually joined together, and the smile on my face gradually spread into a broad, peaceful smile.At that moment all I felt was peace. My gaze was still fixed on it when I began to speak. "It seems the moon goddess didn't completely give me back my body." I told him with a small voice."Don't feel bad about it," Asher began to say, brushing off a stray strand of hair from my face, his eyes glinting with excitement as they bore into mine.His words made the smile on my face stretch further, and I couldn't help but chuckle softly. "I'm not feeling bad about it," I replied calmly."What really matters to me right now is that I'm happy. Being the vampire queen came with a lot of stress, and I'm sure you can relate to it. It wasn't easy bearing the burden of the pack on my shoulders and looking out for them a
Xenra"Don't get me wrong," Asher swiftly said as soon as the words left my lips. "I perfectly love you the way you are. Just that it'll be unlawful for you to continue this way." A light furrow appeared on his face as he spoke."As long as that impersonator is still alive, people will always mistake her for you," He continued calmly. "You know how she's been tarnishing your image, and she won't stop because she doesn't really care at all, but nobody knows that, they will always think you're the one doing those things,""So I'll want you to have your body back and reclaim your image."Asher's words tumbled out in a rush as he spoke, filled with emotions. His voice oozed the depth of his sincerity as he conveyed it to me.I couldn't deny the truth in his words as I listened to him speak, even though I wanted nothing more.But then I knew he was telling the truth, Cecilia had done more damage to my name, and had never stopped ruining my image, I knew it was best I reclaimed black my b
Chapter 240 - Your Real Body.Xenra"I'm going to punish you for killing an innocent soul," Asher's voice was filled with determination as he spoke, his face tight with annoyance.From the look on his face I could see how disgusted he felt. As soon as the words left his lips, Asher's head whipped towards Sylvester."What's the punishment given to a murderer?" He asked, his voice echoing the determination burning within him."Alpha," Sylvester acknowledged with a bow. As he stood back upright he began to speak, "a life taken must be repaid by a life." He answered, his voice dripping in a matching intensity.Meanwhile, Royce had gone silent as he stared at both of them, his chest heaving hard, his face tight with determination as he waited for Asher's final verdict.He was determined to pull her down with him, the look on his face echoed his fierce resolution. He probably thought he was doing a good thing exposing the Alpha's mate, and I knew he would want to garner favour from it.As
AsherA derisive snort escaped my nostrils as soon as I heard Royce's words. I knew he was only trying to bail himself out, but I would never give him that opportunity, not after what he had done."I know already," I swiftly replied, my voice heavy with certainty as I stared down at him, who was desperately trying to save himself."No, I'm not sure you know what I'm talking about," Royce swiftly replied, determination laced in his words."Lena is not even your betrothed; she's an imposter that killed your mate and has been living with her identity all this while." Royce said, his words tumbling out in a fierce rush as he stared at me with his eyes wide open.I couldn't help the scoff that escaped my lips as soon as I heard his words. He must have thought I hadn't found out about it already.Since he had been on the run since he found out that I was alive, he didn't know that I had already found out about her identity, and since I had placed Lena on house arrest ever since that day, I
Asher Seconds stretched on, yet Xenra didn't pull her gaze away from me. The shock written all over her face was undeniable as she stared at me. With every passing second, my heart banged faster, and I grew increasingly desperate as I waited for her response. Deep within, a great sense of fear resided; I just couldn't imagine her rejecting me again. Over the years, I had realised that she was the one I wanted. Although I wasn't lucky enough to get her back before and tried to move on with my life, I would never leave her again, even if she rejected me. I had realised that she was the one I needed, and I was ready to do everything possible to keep her by my side. After about nine seconds of listening to my heartbeat in fright, Xenra's lips spread into a small smile. The excitement that glinted in her eyes was unmistakable as she stared at me. Xenra nodded her head hastily, her eyes searching for mine, then she tried to sit up, while I quickly assisted her. As I sat down in the
Xenra"I was thinking you'd need help in bringing down the impersonator sitting on your throne; that was why I left the kingdom as soon as I heard the news."Marcus' voice was filled with determination as he spoke, conveying the fierceness burning within him.He stood tall, his chest puffed out with determination, and as I stared at him, I knew he was ready to fight for me; I knew he would gladly give his life up if I had asked him to.As soon as the words left his lips, Asher began to speak. "He was the one that told me everything about you and your identity," he said with a calm voice."You were still unconscious when he explained it all to me. He told me how it had happened and how he was certain you were the real vampire queen."As soon as I heard his words, I knew I had to make myself clear.The last thing I needed was for Asher to feel indebted to me as a result of what I had done for him and then try to repay me.As far as I was concerned, I didn't need his pity; I didn't want
Xenra"Is she awake?" The faint voice of Akira broke into my ears as I gradually returned from dreamland.Even in my unconsciousness, I could hear the urgency in her voice."Brother, is she awake?" The voice became a little more audible, and clearer. Even though all I saw was darkness I could feel her presence, and from her words, I realized Asher was with her.Gradually, my eyes fluttered open, and my gaze fell on the white ceiling and then to the white-washed walls. My brows twitched as I tried to keep my eyes open but I felt both dizzy and weak. Suddenly, Akira's face popped up ahead of me and I vaguely saw the wide grin on her face."She's awake, brother, she's awake," Akira announced, accompanied by her giggling.Gradually, I became more aware, and I realized that an external warmth had coated my hands. Judging from how warm and comfortable it felt, it seemed those hands had been wrapping mine for a while, and I almost couldn't feel their weight anymore."Finally, after four da