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
LeoMy eyes flew open as I jolted out of my dream that afternoon. Although it was a dream, I felt a heavy weight of uneasiness in my heart.The fact that I had the same dream again got me so worried, although I had always known it wasn't an ordinary dream; this time around, I was certain that it was a message from the moon goddess.Filled with worry and concern, I called my Beta. The door immediately opened, revealing Raymond, who walked in."Alpha!" He greeted with a bow, "Rise," I ordered. I was far too concerned about my dream to indulge in his reverence."You sent for me, Alpha. What is the matter?" He asked with a tone that was like that of a soldier who's ready to perform a task,"I keep having this same dream, which means it's a message from the moon goddess," I said, my words laced with a mix of concern and worry."Do you mean the dream you told me about earlier?" He asked, his voice wrapped with scepticism,I nodded my head in response, too engrossed in thought to say a word.
LeoI stood beside the window in my room, admiring the beauty of the garden on the other side of the courtyard, when my door suddenly burst open.I needed no one to tell me who it was, since he was the only one who could enter my room even without an invitation.Before I could turn around to meet Raymond, his voice came, "Alpha, Alpha, there's trouble," he announced with a breathy voice. From the urgency in his voice, I knew that whatever it was that had gotten him so panicked was really trouble.My brows furrowed when I saw the look on his face. "What is the matter?" I asked, trying to figure out whatever it was that had gotten him so worked up."The vampire queen is here! Xenra is here; she's right in the courtyard!" He announced with his eyes wide open in fright. His voice tumbled out in a rush as he stared at me.My eyes flew open immediately, and my heart skipped a beat. That was quite unexpected. For the next five seconds, my mouth hung open, unable to utter a word.Talking abou
Leo That was quite unexpected. Her question slammed into me, leaving me calm and collected. Even though my mind was far from being at peace, I managed to betray no emotions. My mind reeled with countless thoughts, and for the next five seconds, I couldn't utter a word. I opened my mouth to say something, but my words felt stuck in my throat, and as I struggled, her question came again, "So?" She asked, her brows arched in a quizzical stare. At that instant, my gaze fell on the carriage she had come with, and I noticed she wasn't alone. She had come with not just ordinary vampires but an entourage of elite warriors. Their build and height alone were already a source of intimidation for the faint-hearted. As I stared on, I realised they were a mix of both vampires and werewolves. At that moment, I realised I had to be careful. "My lady, I don't have to make a decision now. Can you give me some days to think about it and get back to you?" I asked as calmly as I could. Judging fr
Leo "What should we do about this situation, Alpha?" Raymond asked, his voice tinged with concern. I took a deep breath, steadying myself before responding, "For now, we wait. That woman isn't Xenra. I would know; I had a crush on her before we became enemies. There was something about her charm, her charisma, that stole my heart long ago." "Alpha, forgive my bluntness, but whether that woman is Xenra or not, our primary concern should be our safety," Raymond said, his voice quivering with fear. "She looks deadly, and if she returns, I doubt she'll have mercy on us." I didn't respond, my eyes trained on the departing figures of Xenra and her men. "The true Vampire Queen doesn't demand respect through force. She earns it," I muttered to myself. "This person isn't Xenra. Something is amiss." My words hung heavy in the air, my resolve steeling with every passing second. If that woman was not Xenra, then who was she? And, more importantly, where was the true Vampire Queen? "Raymond,
Asher The door to my office suddenly burst open, and my head jerked from the document I was holding to the door; before I could say anything, her voice came. "Is it true that the vampire queen is visiting?" She asked, her tone ringing with excitement as she stared at me. My brows furrowed at her words; it turned out that she had come to my office all because of Xenra. For the next five seconds, I couldn't say a word to her. "Really? The vampire queen is visiting? She asked, and without waiting for another second, she exclaimed with a shrill, high-pitched voice, "Oh my goodness! I'm so excited!" Her eyes dancing with excitement as she took quick, short steps into my office. It turned out that she had come all the way to my office just because of Xenra. "There's nothing to be excited about," I swiftly stated with a stern voice, my face betraying no emotion. Since I got the news about her visit, I had been wondering why she had decided to visit my pack after twelve good years of b
XenraAs I emerged from the other side of the palace, my attention was suddenly drawn to two maids, who mentioned my name, "Who?" One of them said, causing my brows to furrow."Xenra, the vampire queen," The other one responded. They were busy discussing among themselves.At their words, my curiosity piqued, and I began to wonder what they were talking about, but before I could try to wrap my head around whatever it was, the other one spoke again,"You mean she's coming?" She asked, her tone ringing with surprise, her eyes wide open in shock.From between the flower rows, I saw the other one nod her head in response, while my brows twitched. As I couldn't understand what they meant by the vampire queen coming to Asher's pack."Everyone is so frightened right now, because the last time she came, it didn't end well between her and the Alpha. Now, no one knows what to expect from her visit. Everyone is talking about it and is really scared," she stated with a hushed tone that sounded bar
XenraWith a renewed determination propelling me forward, I had just taken three steps away from Akira when her voice rang out from behind me, "Xenra!" She called, halting me in my tracks. I spun towards her to find her worry etched on her face, and my mind began to race as I tried to figure out what was the cause of her worry."I need you to do me a favour." Her voice was more like an order than a request. My eyes rolled in thought, and I shook my head and arched my brows, a silent question about what it was she was wanted to ask about."I know this is difficult for you to do, but I beg you, always keep an eye on my brother." She urged, her voice tinged with desperation.My brows scrunched upwards, but before I could get myself to say a word to her, her voice came again."My brother was really into the vampire queen, so I'm talking to you as a woman.""I know that the guards who will go with him might not understand what my brother might do there because they're men, but I'm sure y
XenraAs I got to Asher's courtyard, I felt a pang of hesitation settling into my heart; the thoughts of going back to Maltos' Castle after all that had happened made me nervous.My feet slowed down, and my hands got moist. Deep within me, I was contemplating the scenario. I couldn't stop wondering what would happen to me when I got there. I was worried my longing for my home might make me behave out of character and endanger my life.I was still lost in thoughts when Akira's voice cut through the air. "Xenra!" Her shrill voice snapped me back to the present.My head whipped towards her direction, and as I saw her approaching from the other side of the hallway, I forced a small smile to my face and gave her a small bow."I can see you're ready for the journey," she said with a warm smile on her face.As I heard her words, a nervous twitch parted my lips into a small, awkward smile. Despite how I tried to keep it in, I couldn't just stop my heart from racing.Akira's brows knitted wit
Xenra.With an unwavering determination, I dashed through the path from the hall to my room, and with that same intensity, started arranging my belongings.I was still trying to meet up with time when Zara rushed into the room. "What are you doing?" She asked, her eyes aghast in a mix of shock and surprise."I'm trying to get my things ready," I answered immediately, my words tumbling out with the same intensity brewing within me."I'm going somewhere with the Alpha." I said without taking my eyes off what I was doing; my hands still hovering like a flash over my personal belongings."Okay." Zara muttered barely above a whisper, which caught my attention, but then, I was too busy gathering my belongings to pay attention to her.Unlike the Zara I knew, she walked towards her bunk and sat down quietly. Seven seconds passed and there were no words from her. It was that unusual gesture that forced me out of what I was doing.My head whipped towards her direction to find her shoulder slou
AsherI pushed back whatever irritation I had felt from her touch, and for about five seconds, I struggled to believe what had just happened.The fact that my hand had stopped trembling left my mind muddled, but after about six more seconds, I jolted out of the surprise that had left me stunned.I couldn't afford to give Xenra or Akira the satisfaction of relishing my bewilderment. But before I could put on my mask of nonchalance, Akira's voice cut through the air."You felt relieved, right?" She asked, her tone ringing with excitement, and as she stared at me, I could see the anticipation glinting in her eyes."Yes, I did!" I answered with a fervent nod of the head before it dawned on me. Damn! I guess I was too excited about the quick relief I had felt from the agony to remember that I was supposed to be pretending.At my words, Akira chuckled; she was clearly elated. Without saying another word to me, she turned towards Xenra, who had been standing all along."How did you do it?"
XenraAkira scoffed and turned towards me; I knew she had deliberately decided to ignore his words."Do you really have a solution to his ailment?" She asked, her voice heavy with concern as she stared desperately at me.At her words, I lifted my head and stared at her, "Yes, my lady, I know of a way to calm his trembling hands." I answered calmly, a stark contrast to the anger brewing within me.As soon as the words left my lips, Asher chuckled, the sound of which dripped with mockery. He clearly wasn't amused; he had found my words unbelievable, which I clearly understood. Back then while we were together, his physicians couldn't help him.It had taken a lot of effort from every physician in his pack to try to reduce his trembling. I was the only one who could do it without any medications.I had a way of calming his nerves and made him feel better. It was a secret method no other person knew, not even his physicians. Which was why I was also his physician back then."Are you reall
XenraBefore I could say another word, Asher's voice rang out in anger. "What did you just say?" He asked, his words spilling out in a rush. His furrowed brows deepened as he stared at me.I had expected him to get angry, but since I was determined to grab the opportunity before me, I knew I had to push forward. "I said I know a wa..." I began to say, but before I could complete my words, Asher swiftly cut me off."You bloody fool, were you listening to our conversation?" He questioned, his voice rising with every word. His displeasure at my intrusion echoed in his tone.As he stared at me, he pressed hard on his other hand, attempting to hold it in place. He was doing a good job trying to put it under control."You're supposed to be busy attending to our needs; that's your only job as my slave, not listening to the conversation between my sister and me." He pointed out with the same intensity, as he never missed an opportunity to remind me of my place in his pack."Brother!" Akira
Xenra The atmosphere was unusually quiet as Akira and Asher went about their dinner. From the look on Akira's face, I could tell something was running through her mind. Her brows were slightly creased as she picked at her meal as though she had no appetite, and I began to wonder if they had had another quarrel. After about four minutes of eating without saying a word to each other, Akira slammed her knife and fork against her plate, which made Asher's head jerk up. "What's the matter?" He asked, his tone ringing with concern. As if that was the signal Akira had been waiting for, she said, "Brother, I really hope you can reconsider your plan." Her words dripping with urgency as she stared at Asher. Her words made my brows furrow, and I began to wonder what she was talking about. Asher's expression remained unreadable, and even though he didn't say a word, Akira pressed on. "I'd advise you to wait until you've had your crises, after which you can go wherever you want to go." A
XenraThe atmosphere was unusually quiet as Akira and Asher went about their dinner. From the look on Akira's face, I could tell something was running through her mind.Her brows were slightly creased as she picked at her meal as though she had no appetite, and I began to wonder if they had had another quarrel.After about four minutes of eating without saying a word to each other, Akira slammed her knife and fork against her plate, which made Asher's head jerk up."What's the matter?" He asked, his tone ringing with concern.As if that was the signal Akira had been waiting for, she said, "Brother, I really hope you can reconsider your plan." Her words dripping with urgency as she stared at Asher.Her words made my brows furrow, and I began to wonder what she was talking about.Asher's expression remained unreadable, and even though he didn't say a word, Akira pressed on. "I'd advise you to wait until you've had your crises, after which you can go wherever you want to go." As I liste
AsherAt my words, the physician heaved a sigh, and then he took two steps closer to me."Alpha!" His voice came gently. "For the past three years you've had this crisis; it has always taken a toll on you," he said, his voice tinged with concern."I'm sorry to say this, but I'm sure you can remember we even had to lock you up in an empty room so that you wouldn't hurt yourself or those around you." As he spoke, he gestured with his hands, as though he was saying, 'You know I'm right!'Although the physician spoke calmly, his words stirred something else within me. Gradually, I began to succumb to the feelings that accompanied them and the memories of the years past that they brought along.At that moment, my gaze turned inward as memories from those painful years began to stroll past me. Every single one of them left trails of sadness in their wake. Three years ago was the beginning of one of the most lonely and painful years of my life. Even after my breakup with the vampire queen