TYSON“ Who do we have here? ” I jumped down from the log and watched the man on his knees before me.“ I mean no harm, Your Highness. Let me go and you will never have to see me again. ” He picked up his head and stared right at me like he was not scared at all which was troublesome.Honestly, I didn’t mind people looking at me. I never pretended to be a God like my other King friends. I liked talking to others on a personal level, and having them look at me while I talked was a plus point.But the rules were different for him and others like him. “ How can I let you go, Chester? ” I hummed, patting the back of his head. “ You caused some trouble back home. Do you think I don’t know about it? ”He fell silent. His eyes lowered to the wet, muddy ground of the forest when he realized there was no talking his way out of it.“ I didn’t know Princess would be there when Levian came. I didn’t even know Levian could break that wall like this. ” He tried a different approach.“ So you are a
NORA“ Who do you think is this savior girl? ” I asked Striker.He raised his hand and peeked at the sun through the gap between his fingers. My gaze moved towards his handsome face, stopping at the beautiful scar before lifting to his deep Obsidian eyes.“ If the Moon Goddess doesn’t know…how am I supposed to know, Nora? ” He clicked his tongue, shaking his head dramatically.“ You are the Alpha King. ” I huffed. “ You should know everything. ”“ I am no oracle who can see past, present, and future. ” Striker pulled his hand down and grabbed mine before squeezing it softly. I looked down at our intertwined hands. My nose scrunched. It’s been more than an hour, and Striker refused to leave my hand. On one side, it made me giggly in my stomach, but on the other side, it annoyed the living creatures out of me. The annoyance was common these days. I couldn’t really stand a lot of things. That’s why Striker decided we both needed to take a walk through the gardens that I had never visi
NORA “ Where is Tyson? ” I questioned Dad as soon as I entered the sitting area where he sat on one of the couches. Granny was already there to my surprise. Even Amanah was there. And the atmosphere was tense like someone had died. Someone had died. The words rang in my head like a horrible echo of a ghost. “ He is not dead, is he? ” I blurted, finding it hard to even stomach that idea. I couldn’t stand that blow. I didn’t want to lose Tyson. I had known him for a short time, but in that time, he had proved to be someone I must hold onto for the rest of my life. “ Lenora. ” Dad sighed. “ Please tell me Tyson is fine. Something held him back and that’s why he is not here. Please tell me that. ” I never thought it possible for me to tear up at the mere possibility of losing someone I had known so little about but I was tearing up, and the stupid hot liquid was on the verge of bursting out of my eyes. “ Calm down, Nora. Let your father talk first. ” Striker came behind me and pla
Hey Lovely Readers,I wanted to inform you all that usual updates will resume by 20 June. I know it's been some time since I updated this book (Of course, I remember I have this book to write). But, I had my final exams this week. I had no time to write but still I made sure that my other book was updated because I had some contract conditions to fulfill. As for this book, I was hoping to continue updates here as well. But the quick chapters I put together were not worth the money you all pay to read it. Writing quickly and just getting it over with is not the same as taking your time and delivering the best content. I have seen some writers (not on this platform, of course. Because this platform has strict policies regarding content) who try to write quick, senseless chapters just so they can update lots of chapters and gain more money from it. And then there are writers who respect the money their readers pay to read a book and try their best to deliver quality content. I strive to
NORA It’s supposed to physically hurt if he died. I held onto this even when my heart hurt every day. After searching and waiting for Tyson for a whole month, I was reaching my limits. I couldn’t feel anything other than worry, fear, and immense pain. Dad, Striker, Dustin, and everyone in the three Kingdoms looked for him. And no one found him. He was lost and no one knew where he went. I argued many times that Levian must have him. But if he had him, Tyson should be dead. Well…he was not dead. If he was alive and with Levian, then it meant only one thing. Dad had suggested it first. He thought Tyson left us and joined Levian. But…it was not possible, was it? The brother I knew was angry at the world but he was not vengeful…he was not someone who would ever betray me, his friends, or his family. Tyson was loyal and loving. I refused to believe he would ever wander off and leave us in pain like this. This explanation was not enough for Dad. He believed that Tyson finally snapp
NORA Striker didn’t suspect when I got up from bed in the middle of the night and left the room. He knew I had to go eat things randomly during the night when I couldn’t suppress the intense cravings for the weirdest things. In the silence of the night, I made my way to the kitchen and didn’t act on the urge to run to the main gates and straight out of them. “ What do you want? ” As expected, Amanah was looming over my shoulder the moment I entered the kitchen. The woman practically never slept because she was always worried about me. I felt bad sometimes, but there was no convincing her. “ I want lemonade. ” I told her and stood beside the kitchen counter. “ You should have just told me. ” She yawned tiredly and strolled to the other side. “ I had to follow you all the way here. I would have liked it if you stayed inside the room and let me do it. ” Of course, I knew she was following me. She always did. “ I like walking in the night. ” I shrugged my shoulders. “ It’s not goo
NORA It took me a few hours alone to get to the spot where the wall previously existed. I didn’t know what lay beyond this point, or where exactly I would find Levian but I knew if I continued forward, I would get to my destination. Keeping an eye on the surroundings to make sure there were no patrol guards, I silently stepped out of our territory. A chill racked my back. This was a foreign land. Even with the wall gone, no one must have dared to try this before. Shaking off the eery feeling, I made my way forward. The forest was the same on that side too. No monsters were lurking in the corners. That’s what I thought until I was too deep in the forest and the trees seemed to have been closing in on me. I came too far, I realized. Jack turned around and we both tried to see the familiar place we had left behind, but it was not possible anymore. There was no way back. I was lost in my thoughts when a sudden movement on the right side caught my attention. My brows furrowed in co
NORAExceeding my expectation, the vampire girl did lead me to the huge house in the middle of nowhere. The simple single-story, white-painted house looked more like a cottage and less like the residence of a supposed leader but the vampires roaming around the area and now turning to me made me sure that I was in the right place.My heartbeat sank into my stomach, reaching new heights but I didn’t take my eyes off the people.One of the vampire boys dashed forward, but the girl blocked his path. “ She is here to meet Levian. ” She told him.His red eyes lowered to her face before rising to mine. I stiffened but didn’t look away. I was surrounded by vampires. And I was in their territory. They could do anything and I couldn’t fight so many of them alone. The thought was terrifying. But it was not enough to make me run away.The door to the house opened behind the boy’s back. I snapped my gaze in that direction. My lungs tightened when I noticed the familiar man standing in the doorwa
Hey Sweet Readers! So, after some eight months (that's really a lot. I didn't know so much time had passed honestly), the story is complete. Nora and Striker's story was different from all the stories I ever wrote before. I didn't know what overcame me when I started writing this story and decided to make Nora a crackhead from the beginning *evil laugh*, but I guess, I wanted to try something unique for the first time. I was tired of the usual All Dark Romances with the FL getting tortured and the ML being an a-hole. It was really an experiment. I was nervous about it in the beginning because I doubted anyone would want to read this book, but you all my sweet readers proved me wrong. I can't thank you enough for the support you always show me and I will never stop saying it ❤️ Like all the books before, I unconsciously delayed writing the end of this story because I was too attached to the characters but I am glad I was able to finish it. Now what's next? I am sure you all are wo
NORA “ I went to look for him before any of you did. ” He whispered and pushed himself away from the railing. “ I always will. ” I was left speechless once again. He walked away from me and left his words hanging in the air. ‘ He fucked everything up. ’ Striker groaned down our link. ‘ Make sure Ryder doesn’t see any of it. ’ I sighed and decided to follow the rest of the crowd to see what was being done. People stepped aside to give me way when they noticed my aura and me. I exited the grand hall and approached the throne room. Everyone followed me closely, eager to witness the King of the East and his new shenanigan. I came to a slow halt as I noticed blood painting the floor outside the golden double doors of the throne room. I picked up my head and stared at the man in the distance. Tyson was sitting on the grey concrete seat that had golden engravings. He was only wearing his jeans, and the upper half of his body was bare. His legs were spread apart as he rested back on
NORA Tyson couldn’t stay with us for long. He fulfilled his promise to me, gave Jack back to Striker, and then departed for the East. The little time he spent with me was enough for me to know something had changed in him. Maybe, everything had changed. His voice was no longer gentle. His eyes didn’t shine. He lost his genuine smile that used to touch the hearts. I wanted to know if it was because he was part vampire now. But, I didn’t get the chance as Striker was attached to his side first and then, it was Ryder who refused to leave him alone. Surprisingly, Ryder was able to pull the old Tyson out of him for a little while. When he smiled at him, it was real. And even for a small amount of time, Tyson’s eyes shone bright again. It was enough for me to sit back and just watch the first interaction between my son and my brother. There was still hope for Tyson. He was not all lost. And after two weeks of his return, I was proved right. I was sent an invitation from the East
NORA It was unexpected but people got used to the absence of the wall pretty fast. Levian could be credited for this perhaps. Because he didn’t attack us after the day he promised me the things he did. Vampires and humans were rarely seen. That was the case with Tyson too. He didn’t return even after two years passed. Dad went back to being the King in Tyson’s place while the three Kingdoms waited for the return of the King of the East. That’s what I liked to believe before I visited the East and realized the harsh truth. The people of the East were ecstatic that they didn’t have to deal with a rapist King anymore. They flourished during the reign of my Dad. I didn’t want to, but I felt bitter towards those people. Striker told me at that time. Tyson has to do a lot of work to make people believe in him again. But, I didn’t agree with him. People treated him harshly due to an accusation that was not even trialed or proven. They didn’t care what it made him feel or put him
STRIKER When I didn’t find her sleeping beside me earlier, I felt the worse fear of my life. Panic and anger became one, consuming my every thought, and hijacking my every move. I searched for her like a madman. In the castle. In my mind. And when I realized where she must be, all logic evaded me. I ran to save her, desperate to get to her before she ended up in danger. I was not terrified for one but two lives. My whole world, my family, my love was at risk…and there was nothing I wanted more than to have it all back. Nora made me go through all this. I could understand her desperation to find her brother but she didn’t need to do this to me. I would have gone to find Tyson anyway. I would have done everything to bring him back. For a moment, I was angry that she didn’t trust me, didn’t believe in me…and this thought drove me crazy. But it didn’t mean this anger would push me away from her. On the contrary, I found myself becoming more possessive. After what happened to
NORA“ It’s Lenora Skoldofr now. ” My voice echoed in the silent hall. “ I am the mate of Alpha King of the West. Do I need other reasons? ” “ Women are not…” Another started again but closed his mouth when I looked at him.Or maybe, because Striker looked at him at the same time.A little part of me found it infuriating but if I needed Striker’s shadow to get things done, I wouldn’t mind. I would never fight with him over this.“ I know you all were discussing the vampire threat. ” I started.All eyes were on me, judging and rejecting. Women were not supposed to take part in such activities.“ I want to be useful and suggest something to the Alpha King. ” If I needed to rely on him, so be it.“ What suggestion? ” Striker wondered, craning his neck to look at me.Instead of getting up and towering over me, he let me remain the taller one. Turning to me, and staying in this position didn’t affect him in front of all these people.“ We have a small army. ” I stated, as a matter of fact
NORAStriker didn’t ask me about Tyson again. We had come to a silent agreement that until his return, we wouldn’t discuss him. I was relieved. But, I couldn’t get Tyson out of my mind.When we came back, Granny was waiting for me. Instead of scolding me as she had done once before, she embraced me. I was given clothes to wear, and Striker was taken to the throne room by a warrior.Apparently, my adorable, violent mate had summoned the whole Kingdom and all the Alphas for any possible war. Now, he needed to send everyone back. Granny didn’t let me follow him when I tried to go. She pulled me to the sitting area, her hold firm on my wrist.She was scared.Everyone was scared.Except Amanah. She was scared and hurt.Right after she saw me sit in the sitting area, she turned and left me with Granny. My heart drowned, but then it went back inside my chest when I realized I could always talk to her.Amanah would never hate me, or remain angry at me forever.“ I was not expecting such an
NORA Levian was not a liar. When he said he wouldn’t fight, he stayed true to his words. He made all his people stand back. All I had to do was to go to my fuming Striker after that. He was still spitting fire, that burned the ground he walked on. When he saw me coming, his wolf stopped glowing like a stove and calmed down. His head dipped a little low, letting me step closer. ‘ We are not fighting today, Striker. ’ I whispered down the mind link. ‘ What makes you think I will leave him alone when I have him just in front of me? ’ He snarled. He was angry and barely holding that flaring fire back. It was clear that this was all now directed at me because I ran away from home. ‘ We will not provoke him like our ancestors, Striker. I—We need to do things differently. Repeating the same mistakes won’t make us win. ’ I sighed. ‘ And retreating like cowards will? ’ His wolf stepped forth, almost brushing against my shoulders. The heat of his body warmed my skin. I expected his fire
NORAI didn’t think it would be this easy to convince Levian to talk to me alone, and to let Striker really let me go. But, they both didn’t protest. I was stunned for a moment but then my gaze fell on Tyson who had turned his back to us. The surprise vanished. Worry took its place.What was he going through? There was no way of finding out. He wouldn’t tell anyone. He was the kind who liked to suffer alone.Sighing, I walked towards Levian. The crack in the ground still baffled me, but it was not as surprising as it was supposed to be. The ability felt natural and didn’t make me uncomfortable.Levian turned around when he saw me approaching. He led me towards the trees in the distance.‘ Careful. ’ Striker murmured in my head furiously.‘ Nothing will happen. You are right behind me. ’ I huffed.He grumbled but didn’t say anything.Levian stopped close to a tree and turned around all of a sudden. I paused, my brows lifting to my forehead.He raised his hand and waved it in the air.