XenraWe got to the palace to find the whole place filled with workers from different departments. While some of them were walking, some were running, but one thing was clear: the fact that they were all in a hurry. "What the hell is going on?" My words tumbled one after the other as I took in the sight of the unexpected disarray. There were older men, who usually would not leave their spot of keeping the garden clean. They were all rushing to and fro the garden with flowers of different varieties, in and out of the palace. Even in that early morning, the effect of their labour was seen on them, as sweat-like beads fell out of their bodies. There were also the guards, whom only the mood goddess knew where they were running to in such a hurry. The maids were not left aside. From their gaits, it seemed they had borrowed an invisible third leg that enabled them to walk faster than I had ever seen. "What is going on?" I asked Zara, who was standing beside me. From the lo
Xenra.Finally, we were done with the preparation, but even a deep sigh couldn't get them relieved. With every passing second, they got increasingly panicked. But even I, who was assigned to carry out the task, wasn't scared. We had just finished patting our hands dry when the sound of trumpets filled the air. From far and near, the sound came while I stood still, trying to figure out what was happening. "Princess Lena is arriving," the maids announced to each other, turning frantically towards each other. The growing sound of the trumpets caught my attention again, and I began to wonder, "Is this really how Asher held her in high esteem?" I thought to myself, "Why's he giving her such a royal treatment as if she were someone so important?" My question rang in my head. As I pondered my thoughts, I realised it was unlike the Asher I knew. There was no way Asher would do that for anyone if there wasn't something else attached to it. Right there, I began to believe A
Xenra"Hurry, let's go," Lucy, who had nudged me earlier, urged, and just then, I snapped out of the thoughts that had kept me busy. At first, I was confused until I saw the bowl and towel in the hands of the other girls, and right then, it dawned on me that it was time to wash her feet. Their steps were short but quick, they were clearly frightened. They walked with their heads bowed and stood a few steps away from the entrance. At that moment, Lena was already walking towards us, "Welcome my lady! May your reign be long and peaceful," They chorused, but since I was standing right behind them, I only lowered my head, without saying a word. There was no way I could wish her peace and longevity. As they spoke, I couldn't stop rolling my eyes and silently snort in exasperation. "We wish you happiness!" They chorused, and at that moment, I couldn't take it anymore. 'Can you just shut up and get to it already?' I asked myself. "It'd be an honour to wipe your royal fe
Asher As I held Lena's hand, I couldn't stop thinking about how long I had to keep up with the charade. Her pace was slow and majestic as we strode towards the dining hall, her cheekbones held high in pride and arrogance. Since I couldn't bear her presence, I knew I had to keep up with the charade. If not for the fact that I needed the support of his brother, I wouldn't have tolerated her pride and haughtiness. Since her brother was a strong Alpha, I knew I had to continue for the sake of my goal. With I and her brother being a formidable force, it would make it easier to evade and conquer Xenra and other vampires's kingdoms, especially Xenra, the lady that broke my heart. With that, we can become the biggest and strongest packs ever, after I brought Xenra under me. "So, my love. How was your journey?" I asked her as soon as we stepped into the palace. I only wanted to make it so real to cover every loophole and make her suspicious of the reason why I had wanted h
XenraAsher's words greatly infuriated me. Even though I had always known he was ruthless, I couldn't believe he had consented to such an unreasonable request. My blood boiled with a mix of anger and hatred for Lena. The fact that the both of them are using humans as tools further infuriated me. But no, I wasn't going to allow that to happen; I'd do whatever I could to make sure that inhumane wish of hers wasn't granted. As the guards who Royce had given the task walked towards where I stood, my mind began to race with calculations of how to stop him from performing the task, but I was met with emptiness. Time was ticking by, and since I couldn't think of anything at that moment, I carefully stretched out my right leg, which sent him off balance, and since he wasn't expecting it, he almost fell to the ground. A low, undecipherable murmur hummed in the hall as they saw what happened, but Lena's voice quickly called them to order. "What sort of nonsense is this? Why wo
XenraAs soon as I heard Akira's voice, a great sense of ease settled in my heart. I took a deep breath and puffed out the fear that had earlier settled in my heart."Thank you, moon goddess," I said under my breath. I had just been saved from the claws of Asher and his unreasonable mate. Akira's presence was my saviour, and for that I was grateful.As Akira walked into the hall, my lips curled into a smirk. "It seems it's going to be entertaining; let's watch and see who that unreasonable Asher would take side with," I muttered under my breath.As I stared at Akira's approaching figure, I couldn't help but ponder who Asher would pick a side with: 'Is he going to choose his sister or that psychopath of a mate?' I pondered beneath my breath.Akira's face was etched with a frown as she took determined steps closer. "That's never going to happen," she reiterated with a firm voice."You can't just come here and decide what's going to happen in my brother's pack. This is not your brother's
XenraThe dining hall was usually quiet as they feasted on their meals. With a variety of dishes to be served, I stood behind Akira at my spot, waiting for further directives from any of them.What felt like feigned serenity was suddenly shattered by Akira."Talking about the scar on your face, there are rumours that Xenra, the vampire queen, is back," Akira stated without taking her eyes off her meal.At her words, my eyes flew open, and my heart skipped a beat. 'What does she mean by Xenra, I am back?' I wondered within me.As soon as Asher started speaking, I snapped at the thoughts that had gotten me busy; I couldn't miss out on that conversation."Really? Where did you get that from?" He asked, his gaze fixed on Akira, who was still busy with her meal."Well, I just came back from my mate to be, The news is everywhere. You know how popular and influential she is. People are saying she just came back and claimed to go on an exile to gain more powers and get herself equipped," Akir
XenraWith heavy feet, I dragged myself back to my tiny room; my heart wasn't exempted as well; it was both heavy and broken. With the conversation in the dining hall replaying in my head, I was filled with both fear and sadness. I couldn't stop considering the possibilities of what might happen. "What if it was true? What if Lenhandro had someone else impersonate me?" But in that tiny room, I was all by myself with no one to provide answers to my questions. The thought of it alone broke my heart, even as I dwelled on Lenhandro's treachery. Right there, the scenes of his betrayer replayed in my head, and all that I had gone through ever since I occupied this body, and as I dwelled on it, I felt my tears welling up in my eyes. "Or could it be that when that reincarnation happened, my body went to someone else's spirit?" I thought out loud, and as I pondered my thoughts, I realised it was possible. Right there, I realised that I had read something like that back then
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
LeoThe Seer's furrowed brows slackened as he gradually returned from his trance-like state, and his long white eyebrows dangled as he heaved a sigh.Having spent ten minutes already in my office, as still as a rock, looking as though he was having a mind talk with his ancestors, I felt like he had spent almost forever."Speak! What did you see?" I ordered, my words laced with impatience.I couldn't wait to hear what he had to say about what really happened that night. Deep within me, I was hoping for a different story from what the other Seers had told me,A story that would prove my suspicion and all that I had always believed to be true."Asher wasn't the one that killed your father," his calm and gentle voice rumbled in the atmosphere like a gentle waterfall. "...but the person who killed your father is taking refuge in Asher's pack," he said.My lips twisted and twitched as a great sense of anger surged within me. My fists, which were resting on my mahogany desk, clenched into f
XenraMy eyes screwed shut, and I puffed out a deep sigh as soon as the door closed behind me.My heart ached, and a mix of emotions gushed through me.The scenes from last night kept swerving around me like a torrent, intensity all I was feeling inside.A profound sadness, deeply rooted in my heart, collided with a looming disappointment, leaving me shattered, broken, and utterly overwhelmed. I felt miserable.I felt as though I had lost touch with myself. I felt like a total stranger in the skin that embodied me; I felt like a complete loser.Although I wasn't mad at Asher, I was even surprised at how calmly he reacted to it; I just couldn't help feeling sad and angry about how I had become a total stranger to myself.My eyes welled up with tears as my present reality settled in me, and I couldn't stop the sob that threatened to break forth from my lips.My hands flew to my mouth as I tried to stifle the sob, but my tears rolled down my cheeks like a broken dam, gushing forth with r
AsherSlowly, my eyes fluttered open. The overwhelming sunlight streaming through the window felt too intense for me to handle, and my brows drew together as a sharp, piercing pain hit my head.I tried to lift my hand to soothe my head, but I felt too weak to even lift my arm. It felt as though logs of wood were pressing down on me, and as though all my strength had jerked out of my body during my shivering.After much effort, I finally managed to touch my head, which throbbed painfully against my hand, and as I brought it down, I felt something beside me—definitely the soft skin of a woman.At that instant, my head whipped towards my right to see the fat maid lying half-naked beside me.The sight of her made my eyes bulge and caused my brows to scrunch up in a mix of surprise and confusion.Scenes strolled past me, and as I struggled to recall what had really happened and why she was lying beside me like that, her eyes snapped open, meeting my gaze. Quickly, she grabbed the blanket