Veronica’s POV“Jadeline discovered that Keldor is a spy,” I placed my hands on the round table where I gathered everyone who was part of the plan.It is past midnight. Sebastian and I rushed to meet with everyone after the crystal received the distress signal. Eamon, Soren, Isolde, and Analynn are here with us in the dead of the night.Eamon asked intently, “Are we sure that it’s her?”“That’s the worst thing we have to assume,” I responded to him, glancing for a second before my eyes drop on the stone table once again, “The pendant wouldn’t simply send off a distress signal with just minimal harm,” I uttered, wrapping my arms around myself and biting my thumb, “It was curated to warn us of the most dangerous situation.”“That situation is if Jadeline discovers him,” I added as I looked up to them with a frantic gaze, “We have to save Keldor.”Tension is thick in the air and everyone knows the gravity of this matter. We have gone through all of this before but it is an entirely diffe
Veronica’s POV“What is the Crysmorra bloodline?” Sebastian asked from where he was sitting on the couch near me, “What even makes your mother’s family blood so special? Jadeline’s so weirdly obsessed about it.”“If I knew, I wouldn’t have been buried in these books,” I responded with a snap in my tone.Instantly, I felt guilty at the remark that slipped out from me. I faced him, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to be rude. I’m just so stressed out,” I explained to him.He sighed and stood up, “I understand. You barely slept in days,” he walked towards me and pushed the books on my table to sit on it while staring at me, “I’m just trying to m
Veronica’s POVI woke up with a pounding headache. I was a mess.What was that? It’s unlike any other dream I had before! It’s not my memory and it was creepy. I remembered the feeling more than the actual vision. Who owns that memory? Is it mom’s? Victoria’s? I’m sure that was her. I recognize her. I definitely also did not hallucinate that dream. It felt real. I know it is real. One thing about my abilities that has been already proven, I could go back to the past to some extent.This is too much. The toll of everything lately is much too exhausting.I glanced at the large windows of our chambers. I watched the snow pouring hard like a storm outside. It was already late evening. From last I remember, I slept before the sunset. Just how many hours was I in slumber? The dream felt so short but it seems like time has passed by quickly in my reality. It was jarring to travel back and forth. I don’t know what’s real anymore.Instinctively, I looked around for Sebastian.Because in the
Sebastian’s POVLately, I want to bite Veronica.A mating bite. A bond. After all, it's what will make us official mates. It was ironic to be married to each other but not bonded as mates.Traditionally, it should've occurred during our first night together. However, I still can't bite her. Even though her previous bond with her fucking bastard of an ex-husband has been rejected and gone, it takes half a year before she can have another mating bite.It's been more than four months. Just a bit more… and yet I can't calm down.It is a growing urge, every time I am around Veronica. Especially these days, when the curse seems to be igniting.I know this would sound bad if I say I was thankful because of the continuous dilemma we are having lately, but it served as a good distraction.Because if I wasn't busy with all this, I would've done something drastic.The itch of the killing spree deep inside me still sits on the pit of my stomach. But at least it can be contained. I barely managed
Veronica’s POV“Tomorrow, we will rescue Keldor.”I have gathered my closest aids in our meeting chamber. I have five people with me. Eamon, Soren, Isolde, Analynn and Sebastian. They are currently the only ones I trust about this whole matter. Especially when the suspected traitor in Helios has yet to be discovered. Apparently the triplets are handling that issue.“Jadeline demanded to meet me alone,” I started telling them, “It’s safe for us to follow her demands to ensure that Keldor won’t be harmed.”Sebastian reacted right away beside me. He gave me an incredulous look, “You really think I’d allow you to meet that mad woman on your own?”With a frown and a sigh, I faced him and responded, “I have taken that into consideration already,” I paused while he raise a brow at my claim, “I’ve managed to talk her into allowing you to come with me but you cannot enter the hall where we’ll have our private conversation.”He clicked his tongue and insisted, “I still don’t like that.”“Well,
Veronica’s POVToday is the Winter Trade Summit. Everything must go according to plan.“Lords and ladies, thank you for gathering with us today,” the man, who I remember as also the same guy who made the announcements at Metropolis, greeted the crowd of attendees.He is a representative of the Holy Parliament and we are gathered at their small headquarters in the North. Only officials are invited so the venue is not that big.“We will proceed with the trading deals and transactions facilitated by us to ensure that all packs are involved and aided through the upcoming long harsh winter.”The hall was filled with discussions and negotiations soon after. We were conversing with multiple leaders, especially when they know that Helios has the most abundant resources amongst all the kingdoms.“Your support to our pack will be remembered, Alpha Sebastian and Luna Veronica,” the older man smiled and bowed to us.Sebastian gave a polite nod before going in for a firm handshake, “It's a deal.”
Veronica's POVOn my way to meet Jadeline, I encountered the person I least expected to see tonight.“Going somewhere, sister?” The figure of a woman emerged from the near corner of the hallway.“Ruby, what a surprise,” I greeted her with a sweet smile, “It's been a while.”Her heels clicked on the cobblestones, there was a haste in her steps as she walked towards me with a mad expression.I don't know why but it seems that her saintly facade has been slipping a lot lately. Or perhaps she just doesn't try to pretend in front of me after I've already discovered her true nature.“Sneaking around aren't you, Veronica? How unladylike,” She gritted out and stopped in front of me.I almost rolled my eyes at her statement. She's so childish. I don't have time to waste on her nonsense.“I could say the same thing to you, Ruby,” I said mockingly. I know she hates it when I act high and mighty around her. I plan on getting on her nerves. “Got lost on your own? You know you shouldn't leave your
Veronica’s POVEveryone in my life has betrayed me.This realization dawned on me as I felt my numbing wrists from the heavy metal cuffs they put on me, chaining me to the crusty brick wall of the packhouse’s basement prison.My vision is slowly becoming blurry from dehydration and starvation. I can barely see my scarred legs and I couldn’t remember how long I have been locked up in this dark place.Suddenly, as I was on the brink of losing my consciousness, the sound of the cell bars opening and the looming shadow of a person from the light outside woke me up.“Ah, what a sight to behold,” the moment I heard her pesky voice, rage took over my exhausted body. I clenched my fists, the nails digging deep in my palms that I am sure were bleeding. Even with my messy long hair covering my face, I felt her bending down before placing her hand fan below my chin and lifting it for me to see her unsightly face.“Oh how the high and mighty Veronica has fallen,” her mocking tone and grin made m
Veronica's POVOn my way to meet Jadeline, I encountered the person I least expected to see tonight.“Going somewhere, sister?” The figure of a woman emerged from the near corner of the hallway.“Ruby, what a surprise,” I greeted her with a sweet smile, “It's been a while.”Her heels clicked on the cobblestones, there was a haste in her steps as she walked towards me with a mad expression.I don't know why but it seems that her saintly facade has been slipping a lot lately. Or perhaps she just doesn't try to pretend in front of me after I've already discovered her true nature.“Sneaking around aren't you, Veronica? How unladylike,” She gritted out and stopped in front of me.I almost rolled my eyes at her statement. She's so childish. I don't have time to waste on her nonsense.“I could say the same thing to you, Ruby,” I said mockingly. I know she hates it when I act high and mighty around her. I plan on getting on her nerves. “Got lost on your own? You know you shouldn't leave your
Veronica’s POVToday is the Winter Trade Summit. Everything must go according to plan.“Lords and ladies, thank you for gathering with us today,” the man, who I remember as also the same guy who made the announcements at Metropolis, greeted the crowd of attendees.He is a representative of the Holy Parliament and we are gathered at their small headquarters in the North. Only officials are invited so the venue is not that big.“We will proceed with the trading deals and transactions facilitated by us to ensure that all packs are involved and aided through the upcoming long harsh winter.”The hall was filled with discussions and negotiations soon after. We were conversing with multiple leaders, especially when they know that Helios has the most abundant resources amongst all the kingdoms.“Your support to our pack will be remembered, Alpha Sebastian and Luna Veronica,” the older man smiled and bowed to us.Sebastian gave a polite nod before going in for a firm handshake, “It's a deal.”
Veronica’s POV“Tomorrow, we will rescue Keldor.”I have gathered my closest aids in our meeting chamber. I have five people with me. Eamon, Soren, Isolde, Analynn and Sebastian. They are currently the only ones I trust about this whole matter. Especially when the suspected traitor in Helios has yet to be discovered. Apparently the triplets are handling that issue.“Jadeline demanded to meet me alone,” I started telling them, “It’s safe for us to follow her demands to ensure that Keldor won’t be harmed.”Sebastian reacted right away beside me. He gave me an incredulous look, “You really think I’d allow you to meet that mad woman on your own?”With a frown and a sigh, I faced him and responded, “I have taken that into consideration already,” I paused while he raise a brow at my claim, “I’ve managed to talk her into allowing you to come with me but you cannot enter the hall where we’ll have our private conversation.”He clicked his tongue and insisted, “I still don’t like that.”“Well,
Sebastian’s POVLately, I want to bite Veronica.A mating bite. A bond. After all, it's what will make us official mates. It was ironic to be married to each other but not bonded as mates.Traditionally, it should've occurred during our first night together. However, I still can't bite her. Even though her previous bond with her fucking bastard of an ex-husband has been rejected and gone, it takes half a year before she can have another mating bite.It's been more than four months. Just a bit more… and yet I can't calm down.It is a growing urge, every time I am around Veronica. Especially these days, when the curse seems to be igniting.I know this would sound bad if I say I was thankful because of the continuous dilemma we are having lately, but it served as a good distraction.Because if I wasn't busy with all this, I would've done something drastic.The itch of the killing spree deep inside me still sits on the pit of my stomach. But at least it can be contained. I barely managed
Veronica’s POVI woke up with a pounding headache. I was a mess.What was that? It’s unlike any other dream I had before! It’s not my memory and it was creepy. I remembered the feeling more than the actual vision. Who owns that memory? Is it mom’s? Victoria’s? I’m sure that was her. I recognize her. I definitely also did not hallucinate that dream. It felt real. I know it is real. One thing about my abilities that has been already proven, I could go back to the past to some extent.This is too much. The toll of everything lately is much too exhausting.I glanced at the large windows of our chambers. I watched the snow pouring hard like a storm outside. It was already late evening. From last I remember, I slept before the sunset. Just how many hours was I in slumber? The dream felt so short but it seems like time has passed by quickly in my reality. It was jarring to travel back and forth. I don’t know what’s real anymore.Instinctively, I looked around for Sebastian.Because in the
Veronica’s POV“What is the Crysmorra bloodline?” Sebastian asked from where he was sitting on the couch near me, “What even makes your mother’s family blood so special? Jadeline’s so weirdly obsessed about it.”“If I knew, I wouldn’t have been buried in these books,” I responded with a snap in my tone.Instantly, I felt guilty at the remark that slipped out from me. I faced him, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to be rude. I’m just so stressed out,” I explained to him.He sighed and stood up, “I understand. You barely slept in days,” he walked towards me and pushed the books on my table to sit on it while staring at me, “I’m just trying to m
Veronica’s POV“Jadeline discovered that Keldor is a spy,” I placed my hands on the round table where I gathered everyone who was part of the plan.It is past midnight. Sebastian and I rushed to meet with everyone after the crystal received the distress signal. Eamon, Soren, Isolde, and Analynn are here with us in the dead of the night.Eamon asked intently, “Are we sure that it’s her?”“That’s the worst thing we have to assume,” I responded to him, glancing for a second before my eyes drop on the stone table once again, “The pendant wouldn’t simply send off a distress signal with just minimal harm,” I uttered, wrapping my arms around myself and biting my thumb, “It was curated to warn us of the most dangerous situation.”“That situation is if Jadeline discovers him,” I added as I looked up to them with a frantic gaze, “We have to save Keldor.”Tension is thick in the air and everyone knows the gravity of this matter. We have gone through all of this before but it is an entirely diffe
Keldor’s POVFor the first time since I was born, my life had purpose.It was something that I never expected I’d find when I was given this mission. It was simply an obligation to which I don’t really have much choice too. I didn’t care about its dangers, I didn't have much will in the first place. However, after more than a month of going undercover, I’ve learned some appreciation for this. It gave me a sense of shapeshifting into a persona far from my reality and it leaves me with relief. I can forget my awful life for a bit.There was still no permanence in this lifestyle, which is for the better because that gets overwhelming and suffocating so fast, but at least impermanence is my choice this time.“Good work on the recent hunt, kid,” General Rio slapped me on my shoulder encouragingly. He gave me an impressed smile while looking at the list of resources for this winter.The Luna instructed me to earn his favor. It wasn’t that hard. I just had to excel in my duties even if I ea
Veronica’s POV“Why did you have to erase my memories?” I asked him the moment I opened my eyes from the slumber of recollecting my memory.I feel light-headed and a bit dizzy as it dawns on me. It came flooding back in, and it was an odd feeling for me. But I know it was real. I turned to Sebastian who was sitting directly in front of me.“You didn’t want me to know you? You never planned on ever telling me?” I bombarded him with questions while trying to not explode.Honestly, I am a bit mad at him. I didn’t like his actions and the way I discovered everything but I am trying to understand his perspective. Still, I can’t deny that I am currently displeased even if I want to avoid a fight.“I did not want our first meeting to be like that,” Sebastian said intently and admitted to me, “Besides, I think it would be useless to let you know now.”“It’s not useless,” I gritted out, almost instantaneously, that he got how irked I am, “It’s my memory that you erased. You have no right to ma