XenraFinally, after a busy day, my first day as a maid to Akira came to an end. I followed the rest of the maids to the room allocated to us. While the rest of them remained outside, I went straight to the room assigned to me.I screwed my eyes and puffed out a long breath as I realised it was finally rest time.As I opened my eyes, the sight of the room allocated to me left my mouth open."What is this?" I asked no one exactly as my eyes travelled around the worst room I had ever seen in my life—or maybe one I had never imagined existed.The tiny room held two tiny beds that consumed half of the space. The walls stood bare with cracks and holes in them, a testament to the decades of its existence.I lifted my eyes to the ceiling to find larger cracks and holes, and my jaw dropped further. Right then, it dawned on me that places like that did exist.The only white curtain in the room that hung down the window had worn out as well, and I began to wonder how a place like that still exi
XenraMy heart skipped a beat as those words met my ears. I was shocked to find Zara standing by the door with her hands folded in front of her, and before she could say another word to me, I asked her, "How long have you been standing there?" My words tumbled out in a rush as I stared at her with my eyes wide open. I couldn't afford to be heard, not when I had spoken about my days as the vampire queen."Well, not so long," she answered calmly with a small shoulder shrug, "but long enough to know that you've been crying and talking to the moon goddess," she added, and as soon as I heard her words, my heart began to race as a great pang of uneasiness dropped in my heart. 'Does it mean she just heard everything I said?' I reasoned within me, causing my eyes to bulge as I rolled them in thought.No, that wouldn't do. After about five seconds, I snapped out of the thoughts that had gotten me busy: "Did you hear what I was telling the moon goddess?" My question tumbled out in a rush, bea
XenraUpon hearing her words, my curled-up lips gradually spread into a wide, empty smile, and I slowly nodded my head twice."Of course!" I exclaimed with my eyes popping open in a feigned excitement, "I'm your friend." My smile grew as I attempted to make it as real as possible.At my words, she reciprocated my gesture, grinning widely this time around. I could tell she was so excited about it, but if only she knew who I was, she'd have understood why I couldn't be friends with her.Although I wasn't a proud person, how could I, Xenra—the most dreaded, respected, and beautiful vampire queen—be friends with a lowly Omega—a lowly slave at that?I snorted at the absurdity of it. 'I could be in a lowly, despicable skin, but that doesn't mean I had forgotten who I was and am, and for someone like Zara, ewww! That's not possible,' I affirmed within me.Although I treat everyone right, that is the least I wanted for myself."When I was coming, I heard the maids talking about the fat, proud
RoyceWith a fierce determination, I left Asher's office that evening. Spending the whole day with him wasn't just torturing but degrading as well, yet I had to put up with his insults and humiliation. "You're back already." My mother's voice broke into my head as I stepped into the living room that evening. I turned towards the kitchen where she had emerged from to find her staring at me with a warm smile on her face. Finally, I could rip off the mask I had been wearing for a whole day and be myself. I could be who I was without having to pretend to be so submissive and address him with the honorifics he never deserved. "Mother, how long am I going to put up with this nonsense?" I asked my voice a rough growl that echoed the anger brewing inside of me as I allowed the words to flow from my heart. I had been keeping it in all through the day, but being right in my own space, I had no reason to do that anymore. "Royce, what is going on?" My mother asked, her brows furrow
Royce"You should still be careful, Royce; apart from Asher, you also have the pack to worry about." My mother's words broke into my thoughts, snapping me back to the present. I turned towards her, my brows furrowing as I began to wonder what she meant by that, and before I could say a word, her voice came again. "The pack might not support you," she said calmly.Her words had hit on my fraying nerves even as the weight of their betrayal settled on my shoulders, but my mother wasn't done speaking."Every one of them believes that your father was evil and sentimental for trying to overthrow his brother," she said, her voice edged with worry. Her eyes glinting with concern.Her words ignited the anger that had been swirling within me, and my hands shot out with a fierce intensity, pointing towards the palace again."Evil?" I asked, my lips and chins quivering with restrained fury, "Then they are all dumb for thinking that way. Maybe they were bribed by Asher's evil father, which was wh
Asher Right in the dining room with my sister Akira, the table was filled with a spread of dishes. As I settled on the chair with Akira, ready for dinner, her voice broke into the thoughts that had gotten me busy. "Why are you looking so excited this evening? Is there any good news?" She asked, her eyes flicking from my face to her plate. My lips curled upwards as her words settled in my heart: "Yes, there's good news." I responded with a matching intensity, and I felt her gaze on me. But before she could ask another question, I swiftly added, "I'm expecting someone special," I said at the same time gesturing towards Akira's fat maid to serve the appetisers. Almost immediately, she began serving the meatballs, and when she was done, she stepped backwards, standing beside Akira at a considerable distance. "Hm!" Akira's voice dropped with surprise. "The last time I heard a thing like that was how many years ago..." Akira trailed off and tapped her fingers on the table
XenraReluctantly, I had apologised to him; if it were deemed fit that I should, I wouldn't have, not after he had addressed my mistake in the most degrading way ever. Beside, if he hadn't insulted me, I wouldn't have lost my composure.Asher was as rude as ever; no matter how I thought about it, I still couldn't see what had warranted those insults from him. His words had stirred up anger within me and had evoked memories of our past.Even as I stood there, I kept telling myself that leaving him was one of the best decisions I made. I was still lost in my thoughts when his angry voice broke into my head."What are you still waiting for? Get out from here!" He ordered, his voice a deep growl like a wounded beast. His words snapped me off my thoughts, and I turned toward him to find him staring at me with a tight face."Brother," Akira's urgent voice came almost immediately, even before I could take a bow. "Brother, you're just being paranoid for no reason," I heard her say as I began
Xenra"Let's go have breakfast," Zara's voice rang with excitement as soon as she finished making her bed."Breakfast?" I asked as her words settled in my heart, "I'm not going," I swiftly added, my brows furrowing at the thought of what would be served to us."Really? It seems you had quite enough to eat from the Alpha's table last night," Zara teased, her tone dripping with a mix of mockery and surprise as she stared at me with anticipation glinting in her eyes."Oh, don't speak of it!" I expressed, rolling my eyes as I quickly dismissed every emerging thought of what had transpired the previous night.Zara, at my words, chuckled; she seemed to have understood how difficult it was, tending to that routless monster of an Alpha."So let's go have breakfast before you end up having nothing to eat at all this morning," she urged as she reached out for my hands. Her words made me scoff in disbelief, as if not having breakfast wasn't far better than the rubbish being served to us."I wou
AsherI needed no one to tell me how much Xenra liked Akira. She was so fond of her and would never ask her to leave her alone.Akira, at her words, quickly giggled, "I'm sorry about that; it's just that I've missed you so much," she stated, her words dripping with excitement."It's okay," Xenra responded, with a small smile on her face, and then sat back in her spot.Akira quickly drew the other chair closer to her, her face broadened with a wide smile."Oh, Xenra, you don't know how much I've missed you. How have you been? You're not looking any different, still the same, so beautiful and young," Akira's words tumbled out in a rush as she spoke."I've missed you too, Akira. I'll take that as a compliment." She stated, causing my brows to twitch.A compliment? Xenra never needed anyone to tell her how beautiful she was. She was so full of pride that she needed no acknowledgement from anyone.'What the hell has happened to her? That's so weird and unlike Xenra. How can someone change
Asher.It was early morning when I quietly left Alpha Raymond's room.I didn't want to be noticed by guards or any servants,I just wanted to rush to my room and avoid anyone seeing me.As I walked to my door,I couldn't stop thinking about the blissful night Raymond and myself had,it was just right and no matter how much I pondered on it,I equally had no regret. My feelings were in disappray,I didn't know what I feel for Raymond now,but the only thing that's certain is that I wanted him around and felt safe in his presence.I was already back in my room and was about to head to the bathroom when I heard the sound of the door.I opened it and my heart jumped when I saw it was my mother who was at the door."Aurora, are you Okay?" She asked with a clear voice but which was equally laced with worry. I could tell she was stressed and concerned about my welfare."I'm fine,mother, what happened?" I couldn't help but to ask,my eyes laced to hers as I wondered what was wrong."Where were you? I
Xenra"I'm not scared of Alpha Raymond and he wouldn't stop me from killing you if I wanted to," Reginald gushed out as he pushed Mike's head with anger."I'm scared of no one," Reginald uttered as he sat with confidence in his throne."Maybe you're scared of no one but I will advise you to be scared of this snake by your side,she is deadly and clearly never satisfied. She will be your ruin if you aren't careful." Mike said with confidence and determination,his eyes fixated on Alpha Reginald.I couldn't believe my eyes the moment I saw Beta Mike in Reginald's pack. What was he doing here? Is Raymond aware he's here? These were the questions that couldn't leave my mind as I looked at him.My heart was struck in fear and uncertainty,I was helpless at the moment but I desperately wished there was something I could do at all. It would have been the best thing ever."Keep shut Mike,I know you don't have anything good to say about me,but mind the way you describe me," I warned fiercely,my e
Xenra"He is Beta Mike of Blackwood pack,I remember he came with Alpha Raymond during the war," The man spoke out and realisation instantly settled in Beta Mason's eyes."I thought as much considering the aura from your wolf, " Beta Mason chipped in. He walked away from me and ordered his men."Seize him immediately, we will take him before Alpha Reginald," He instructed and the guards surrounded me from every corner."What's the meaning of this Beta Mason,I demand some respect," I thundered in anger,my eyes blazing in flames. I had remained silent all this while because I wanted to observe them for a bit and find out what they were up to but I couldn't allow myself to be disrespected and treated like trash,my wolf wouldn't succumb to such condescension."You have no choice Beta Mike,you're trespassing on Alpha Reginald land and even though I would have loved to deal with you myself but I still would like to know what Alpha Reginald would like to say," Beta Mason spoke out,his eyes g
Asher."Take the body to the morgue," Raymond ordered while he left our midst. The crowd began to disperse while Kira ran after the body in tears. Like it was said,the loss of a mate has an impact it leaves on the other person but I haven't had such experience and even the bond that was mostly spoken about was still a mystery to me. I haven't experienced any of that.The moment I left the scene to my room,the long awaited laughter I had held for a while,I couldn't hold it back but to giggled unstoppable,my laughter enjoyed the freedom it had craved after since I was in Aurora's room."Mike, look how much you fell,I guessed you didn't see this coming?" I spoke aloud. I walked to the mirror and I was pleased with the face I saw,I had indeed outshined both of them, and everything was about to fall in place. Everything I had always wanted and desperately needed was about to come to me. The feeling from my thoughts were so refreshing that I felt so good about myself."My lady,do you need
Akira"Alpha, we have always obeyed you and trust you will lead us to greatness but this time we won't keep silent about this case. If you don't punish the lady Aurora, we will have no choice but to split the pack. Blackwood pack will be split," Elder Gerald uttered with determination which made me look at him with admiration.I can't deny that I had been enjoying the drama which was being played in front of me. It was all I had always wanted. Beta Mike who will always disagree with me was actually gone and Aurora who was competing in becoming Luna was actually hanging on a thread. I actually have the best feeling ever. My heart was actually at ease."Don't pressure Alpha Raymond Elder Gerald," I managed to say. Though I was in full support of what Elder Gerald was doing, I didn't want to be too visible and wanted Raymond to know I'm practically on his side and cared about Aurora."I'm sorry Alpha but this is what we will do," Elder Gerald added. Within me I was boiling with excitemen
Asher.The sight before me was clearly unbelievable and my mouth was wide open in shock.Here was my best friend and brother in the pool of his own blood,lifeless and tossed on the floor like a piece of meat. My heart was so heavy as I didn't want to believe the sight before me. I can't do this and it was clearly the worst situation I had ever had to deal with.I felt helpless and vulnerable to the scene. My best friend was killed and my mate is being accused of his death.I didn't know who to believe and clearly the elders weren't helping matters."Alpha,we know you are probably in a tight corner because of Beta Mike's death and everything surrounding the case,but this is serious and surely shouldn't be ignored one minute, you need to do what is required of you," Elder Gerald muttered with confidence.I couldn't understand the elders one bit and their quest in making sure Aurora is punished. Though Aurora was found in the scene which made her the major target and everything but I knew
XenraEver since my case with Mike and his quest to expose me and disgrace me before the pack,I had always lived in fear,not sure of what the future holds and what might befall me at any given point in time. But for the first time,I kept totally relieved and sure that the future would be bright. My heart was beating hard against my chest but for the first time,it wasn't beating because of my usual fear but the excitement that streamed all over me for what was going to happen with Aurora. I had counted in numbers since Aurora left and I was certain that in no time,the guards would run in to seek vengeance for Beta Mike.It wasn't that long when I saw one of the guards running into the hall with fear and clear urgency.The two guards were people I intended to use to detain Aurora. I had earlier sent a little girl to tell the guards that Beta Mike requested to see them in Aurora's room,since I intended to make sure they see Aurora with Mike's body,thereby leading to questions being aske
Xenra"Lady Aurora, what have you done?" He questioned with accusations coated in his words.I clearly didn't understand what was going on,I met Mike this way and I actually didn't kill him."What do you mean? I didn't do this," I tried to defend myself but it all fell on deaf ears."Then what are you doing with a knife?" The other accused. It was at that moment I looked at my hands and saw it was resting on a knife. I had been so engrossed in the situation before me that I didn't take note of that."I don't know what you're talking about,please help him," I defended. I looked down at Mike who was raising his hands and indicating to the guards,it seemed he wanted to say something but before anything would escape his mouth,his hands fell by his side and he closed his eyes. Mike had just died before me."Beta Mike,Beta Mike!!!" I screamed out to resonate a response from the huge man lying lifeless before me but there was no reaction at all,it was only my raspy breathing and the grunts