Akira"Come on, Akira, we shouldn't be like this," Lena said as calmly as she could, causing me to roll my eyes and scoff in disbelief. How was I supposed to be on good terms with someone as evil as her?"Are you done talking? Now get out of my chambers!" I ordered, unable to stand her presence anymore.Before I could get myself to say something, her voice came again. ,"Why's it that you don't like me? Why do you hate me so much? Did I do some things wrong? No matter how I thought about it, I can't understand why you have so much hatred for me," she stated, her eyes suddenly tender, unlike the vicious Lena I had known.But a leopard never changes his spot. Although I didn't know what game she was playing, I wasn't going to fall for her tricks. The fact she didn't know why I hated her so much is enough for me to know she hadn't done a rethink, not to talk about feeling remorse and repentant for what she had done.Someone who could order for the heads of people because of small mistake
Leo.Right in the garden with my Beta Raymond, my mind kept racing with calculations. I knew for us to achieve our goals, our plans had to be flawless.I couldn't stop thinking about our quest for revenge on Asher and his pack after what they did to us, and as my thoughts lingered, scenes from the past filled my mind.My focus was brought back to reality when I saw one of the guards who had gone with my sister to Asher's pack walking towards me."Alpha!" He reverenced with a bow as soon as he got close enough to where I was standing."What news did you bring?" I asked him, wanting to know everything that happened in the course of their journey."Alpha, lady Lena has arrived safely in Alpha Asher's pack," he answered with his head still bowed.Upon hearing his words, my lips curled into a satisfactory smirk, even as my eyes glinted with determination.A short chuckle escaped my throat as I peered into space. "That's a nice one, good news too," I replied, filling my veins with a greater
LeoI was still brooding over my hurt when Raymond's voice broke into my thoughts. "I have some news, Alpha, but I don't know if you'd consider it good or bad news," he said with a gentle voice.With my knowledge of Raymond's character, I could tell that whatever the news was must be something great, since the tone of his voice had changed from the fierce determination to a more gentler tone."Speak! What is it about?" I asked without taking my eyes off a particular point in space."I heard that Xenra, the vampire queen, is still alive." Raymond's voice dropped in my heart like a rock, causing ripples of anger to spread all over my veins.As soon as I heard his words, I turned sharply towards him, my lips twitching with a simmering anger."Where did you get that from?" I asked, my voice a raw growl that echoed the anger and determination in my heart."The news is everywhere; everyone is talking about it. From what I heard, she had come back ruthless and stronger." Raymond responded wi
LeoAs I sat on the couch that day, my mind kept racing with calculations, seeking ways to carry out my revenge on both Asher and Xenra.My chain of thought was abruptly cut off by the presence of Raymond, whom I had sent to carry out an investigation on Xenra."Alpha," He greeted me with a small bow and with his hands stretched out in front of his lowered forehead.I quickly waved him up and dove into my major concern,"Tell me, how did it go?" I asked him, and my words tumbled out almost in a rush as I stared at his face."According to the investigation I had carried out, Xenra was last seen with Lenhandro. After Alpha Kent died, nobody saw or heard about her again. They only saw a fat lady running away from his chambers, but Xenra wasn't there," Raymond informed me.At his words, my forehead creased as my mind began to travel around, with countless possibilities.If Xenra wasn't there, then who killed him?I was still trying to wrap my head around the possibilities when Raymond's v
LenaHaven received the news that Asher was about going for an hunting, I knew it would be a perfect opportunity to act as a perfect mate for him, who was really interested in him.I got to his stable to find him ready to depart, and my lips curled into a barely noticeable smile. "Going for hunting without your Luna to be?!" I stated, staring at him who had turned towards me at my words."Oh, you're here. I never knew she'd be interested in hunting," He responded with a calm voice."Of course I am, I mean, why wouldn't I be interested in hunting, if I'm not, how would I be able to protect the park alongside you?" I posed my question at him.A barely noticeable smile curled his lips at my words. With that small smile on his face, he looked more handsome. His long wavy hair was tied up in a barn, which didn't just make him beautiful, but also made him look like a captain who was about to engage in a battle."Alright my Luna to be, let's go together, so that you'd show me what you're c
Asher As we sat on the couch discussing random things, our conversation was suddenly cut off by Lena's question. "Why did you leave Xenra?" She asked, staring at my face as if she wanted to extract the answers to her question herself. Although I wasn't expecting her question, I didn't appreciate her asking about my private and personal life. Even though she was my mate, she had no right to ask about it. "Nothing," I responded, as I thought of the best answer to give to her. "I didn't feel like we were meant to be together," I added, hoping she would not talk about my past or relationship with Xenra. I had tried my best not to think about Xenra; thinking or discussing her always made me angry, and since I needed Lena to believe our relationship was true, I didn't want to make her see reasons not to trust me. "Really?" Her question came as she stared at me with furrowed brows, followed by a short chuckle, even though I didn't understand why she was laughing. After her laughter ha
Xenra My steps quickened as I hurried towards the kitchen to get some fruits for Akira. Filling it with varieties of fruits, I hurried back towards the garden where Akira sat, waiting for my return. I was so engrossed with the thought of performing the task as soon as possible that I didn't notice the approaching figure. Before I could snap out of my head, I collided with someone; the unexpected force sent me off balance. The basket jostled, causing the fruits to fall off the baske in different directions. "I'm so sorry," I swiftly apologised to Lena, who had bumped into me. Well, since I was trying to avoid any confrontation with her, I swiftly apologized. I didn't want to be in her black book or get into any form of trouble. Lena stood still and folded her hands across her chest, while I bent down almost immediately. I finished speaking and started picking the fruits that had rolled in different directions. As I continued to pick the fruits, I was filled with anger. I hated th
Xenra"You're not yet the Luna, and you should know your place in my pack," Akira stated. Although she spoke gently, there was an unmistakable note of anger in her voice.Lena, at her words, scoffed, her brows arched with disdain."What did you just say, dear sister-in-law?" She asked, her words dripping sarcastically.Deep within me, I was beginning to feel calm; it was high time someone put her in her place. "You heard me right, Lena. This is not your pack; you're not even the Luna. What right do you have to sanction anyone so cruelly?" Akira asked, her voice suddenly tight.Her displeasure was etched on her face, as thick lines creased her forehead.A derisive snort escaped Lena's nostrils. She clearly wasn't going to put up with the charade anymore."I've always endured you talking down on me, especially in the presence of the maids, especially in the presence of those worthless slaves." Lena's voice came in a low growl. Her lips contorted in fury as she stared at Akira with a con
AsherMinutes stretched into an hour, and I became greatly uneasy. The fact that I hadn't received any news from the generals made me desperate.With every passing second, my desperation grew until I could no longer sit still anymore.I kept pacing to and fro in my room space even as my mind reeled with countless thoughts. I wanted to know the outcome of the task I had sent them on.Most especially, I wanted to know if they had successfully retrieved the substance and the evidence.Meanwhile, Akira and Xenra had long stopped chatting and were now mirroring my anxiety. Although Xenra maintained a calm facade, I didn't need anyone to tell me she was also worried about it.As for the look on Akira's face, she was very much worried and more anxious than I was.Suddenly a knock came in the door, and Akira's eyes sparkled with expectations as she thought they had just returned.But then, I knew the Generals wouldn't take the front door to my room, since they knew they were supposed to be di
AsherAlthough Xenra's words made sense to me, I felt it wasn't the right thing to do in that situation. Deep within me, I knew I had to get to the root of it.I knew I had to confirm all that she had just told us, and not just that; I also needed evidence of Lena and Royce's treason.I snapped out of the thoughts that had kept me busy, and as I fixed my gaze back on Xenra, my determination burnt."I'm not going to tell them Akira is sick," I told her, my words dripping in a matching intensity. "Just as you've suggested, I'll play along with them, but more smartly, so I'll send someone in place of my sister."Akira's head whipped from my face to Xenra's as soon as she heard my words, her brows deeply furrowed.I didn't need anyone to tell me how what I had just said had made her uneasy; it was evident on her face.It seemed as though she was asking Xenra if that was a good idea. But Xenra remained calm; unlike Akira, she betrayed no emotions as she waited for me to go on. Typical of t
XenraAs soon as the words left my lips, Asher went silent, and Akira didn't utter another word. After about four seconds of thick, palpable silence, Asher broke the silence."So, why did you come to me? Why did you use that ritual? You know how dangerous that ritual can be; it can cost you a whole lot," he said, his face etched with concern."Why did you ask the moon goddess to bring you here? What danger am I in?" Asher asked me, his voice calm and relaxed, his gaze fixed intently on me as he waited for my response.As soon as I heard his words, I took a deep breath, as I felt a surge of determination within me.At that moment, my initial sorrows had completely drained out and were replaced with a growing confidence.I had completely shoved aside the momentary self-pity and sadness that had overwhelmed me, and I was now more determined to push through with what had brought me out."First and foremost," I began, my gaze fixed on Asher, "the proposal from the purple moon pack was a li
XenraAkira's head whipped towards me as soon as she heard Asher's words, and her brows furrowed deeply.I could see the fear in her eyes as she stared at me, "What did you do to the vampire queen? What did you do to her?" She asked, her words tumbling out in a helpless rush.The fear written all over her face was unmistakable as she stared desperately at me. "Don't tell me you harmed her when you followed my brother to her pack," she said, panicking.But the words had just left her lips when Asher shook his head in response, "No, she didn't," he said, his voice firm and steady, "I don't think she harmed her; let her start saying the truth."Deep within me, I knew there was no way I'd escape his room without saying the truth; I knew it was time I told them the truth since it had gotten to that.Although I didn't know how they'd react to what I was about to say, I just knew I had to.In that instant, I lifted my head that had been hanging low, and my gaze darted from Asher's face to Ak
AsherIn that instant, my gaze flew to the door, and just as I had suspected, the locks were intact.As I fixed my gaze back on Xenra, I saw her lips trembling as she tried to make coherent words. But the only thing she could say was "I-I-I."The fear written all over her face was unmistakable as she stuttered, which made me even more curious, and my brows furrowed.Seconds stretched on but she couldn't utter a word, at least nothing coherent that I could make sense of. She couldn't even meet my gaze.After about five seconds, she fixed her gaze on me. "I, um... The—the..." She said, but I swiftly interrupted her, even as I decided to go straight to what I wanted to know.At that moment, I didn't need anyone to tell me otherwise; she was strange, and I knew it; something was definitely off about her, and she had just proven it to me, again."Who are you?" I asked her as calmly as I could, "There's no need to lie to me." I said."From the first day, you healed me, I knew there was some
XenraI halted in my tracks as a great sense of hesitation settled within me. My mind was flooded with countless thoughts, and I began to ponder how to go about it.In that instant, it dawned on me that I was only too concerned about their safety that I didn't even think about how to go about it.As my thoughts stretched on, something crept into my heart, a diversion that made my brows furrow."Does it mean Asher likes me?" I muttered beneath my breath, but I didn't even allow the thoughts to settle in my heart before I shook it off."No, it can't be. It's not even possible," I said to myself, my voice heavy with conviction. "Maybe the moon goddess allowed it to happen because she wanted to save them." With that in mind, I quickly shoved off the thoughts as I decided to face the situation, but then I hesitated once more."What should I do? How do I go about this?" I whispered, my mind reeling with countless thoughts.I knew I couldn't just walk up to Asher and tell him his mate was p
XenraIn that instant, I sprang to my feet, and my mind spiralled with countless thoughts as I sought means to get out of the dungeon.My fists clenched with fierce determination, and I marched forward, my steps carrying me towards the entrance of the dungeon room.For the first time ever since I was thrown into the dungeon, I deliberately stared at the gate that held me enclosed, a strong iron gate that stood from floor to roof.As I stared at it, a thought dropped into my heart, but as I pondered on it, I realised it was risky."This wouldn't do!" I snapped out of it, knowing that breaking down the gate would attract the attention of the people in the other cell and the guards."It will complicate everything and make it even more difficult to save them," I said to myself, shaking the thought from my mind.I didn't need anyone to tell me that I'd have to pass through the guards at the various posts to get to Asher even if I successfully pulled down the gate.I knew even if I threw wh
XenraI tried to wrap my head around what was going on and why they had said such a thing like that, but nothing seemed to make sense to me.After about ten seconds of trying in vain, I snapped out of the thoughts that had kept me busy and decided to shove it aside."After all, it has nothing to do with me," I said, shrugging, and then I began to walk back to the spot of my meditation.As I settled in the spot and tried to continue with my training, their voices kept breaking into my thoughts, making it impossible for me to focus.As I snapped back to the present, I couldn't shake off the nudge that had settled deep in my heart, a great sense of uneasiness that kept taking my mind back to the people in the other cell, and I couldn't help but wonder what was really going on."If it was about Akira, why are they doing it secretly?" I asked myself, my brows furrowing as I drifted back into thought, wondering why they really had to hide in the darkness to do whatever they had to do.As my
XenraAfter a long session of meditation and cultivation that day, I stretched my limbs, my lips spreading into a smile as I felt a great sense of peace within me."The past week in the dungeon has been the best in my life," I said to myself and drew in a deep breath.As I slowly opened my eyes, I could feel a great sense of strength and renewed energy within me."No doubt, I'm back!" I said to myself, my lips curling into a determined smile as I felt the surging powers within me."I didn't need anyone to tell me they were back. "This dark dungeon has been a great help to me. Thanks to the calm and quietness."Aside from the fact that I could feel my vampire spirit within me, I could also feel the emergence of my wolf with great intensity.As a hybrid, I had never felt that part of me before, or maybe I had never really given myself to that side of me.But this dungeon has really helped me in aligning with that side of me, and not just that, but to also master the powers and ways to t