Hey Sweeties! There will be a second (and probably last) Epilogue in this book! Love you all! ❤️ ~S.Y
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 “ 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
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 Loneliness shapes you. That’s what I believed. Because loneliness made me what I am today — An eighteen years old girl who hates men as it was a man who forced me into this hellhole of isolation where I only had myself to love, to rely upon. The man who did this to me was none other than my father. He claimed my mother, made her fall so deeply in love with him that she couldn’t focus on anything else. Even when she was on the brink of death, she didn’t ask for water. She asked for him and he was nowhere. He abandoned us. He left us to die and disappear with time while he lived a prosperous life. I like to think I was happy once, but I can’t remember that time. I only remember what I was told, the lies that I was fed. But I didn’t take notice of the lies until I fell into the trap of a man, making the only mistake I swore I will never make. Then, I realized love is like a deadly poison that slowly kills everything inside you. It turns you into a lifeless body that only co
NORA “ No way in Satan’s hell! ” I yelled as loud as I could, right in Alpha King Striker’s face. His frown deepened. He looked prepared to kill me as soon as I was away from here. Satan’s buttocks. I was doomed. I cursed internally. Heads snapped. All eyes fell on me. My heart jumped in my throat when I realized what I did just now. I, the about-to-be-killed girl, screamed in the face of an Alpha King-A Lycan. They ought to throw me in the lake, let me drown for a while. “ I mean. There are so many women here, Alpha King. ” I laughed nervously when my eyes met the scarred King’s shadowed gaze. “ You must have the best woman chosen for you! ” “ I will take this one. ” He gestured towards the mountain — I mean, the guard. “ Alpha King. ” I huffed when he reacted differently as compared to my sweet expectations. “ Oh my, Alpha King. Please, my Alpha King. Try to understand. ” Before I could get the chance to show some more get—yourself—killed moves, the guard clamped his gigan
NORA We had the whole plan. Lana would go into hiding with her new mate like she always wanted. And I would go to the castle in her place.She accompanied me until her father saw both of us leave into the royal carriage sent to me. In the middle of the way to the West, Lana got down and disappeared with her lover.I was left alone, sitting in the carriage, seeing the familiar scenery passing by me.“ Is it necessary for me to travel in a carriage? ” I sighed, slumping into the uncomfortable seat of the moving box.“ Yes, Lady Lana. ” A young guard answered from outside.I jerked forward and slid the window away. He was the first guard to answer me from the small Army of twelve warriors walking beside and behind the carriage.“ Why is it necessary? ” I asked. “ We can move faster if we all shift, you know. ” His magenta-colored eyes met mine as a look of confusion crossed his expression. “ You don’t know, my Lady? ” “ Know what? ” I lowered my voice while scanning the other eleven g
NORA A lot of gasps were heard at once. Wet mud went straight into my nose and then my mouth. I kept lying there as I demanded the devil to come to fetch me right this moment, in my little head. “ Oh, my Lady! Are you fine? Are you hurt anywhere? ” The woman leaped for me and grabbed my arm to pick me up. Grinning nervously, I got up and glanced her way. She gasped, as loud and as obvious as she could. The lined-up women barely held themselves from laughing as they all watched my muddy face and ruined Golden gown. “ His Majesty is waiting for you. We have to get you changed, Lady Lana. ” She gripped my arm fiercely, dashed inside the gates, moved past the line of women, and dragged me along her. “ Come on. We have to hurry up before His Highness gets angry. ” “ Hey! Nice to meet you all. ” I waved at the women as I rushed past them hurriedly. “ A bad entry. But I hope, it was not much of a shock. ” Dragging me like a ragdoll, the unknown woman didn’t even let me see anythin
STRIKERI am sure I chose someone else. Her scent matched the omega I chose, strong, sweet, alluring…Like flowers with a hint of wildness yet her face was so different.I noticed the changed color of her hair and realized what’s the reason. “ Lady Lana. ” I said. She was still busy staring at my dick in shock that she just brushed with her nose. I have had many women seduce me, but not one of them ever attempted to grab my cock first thing after entering the room.I knew she was trouble when Beatrice pointed at her through the balcony and asked me to choose her. We saw her devouring the liquid chocolate and her attempts at avoiding getting chosen were all a facade—Play hard to get—That’s the motto of these women. I knew many like her but the thing about them was…these women resisted having sex which was what I needed.Once she refused, I would send her away early. Then we didn’t need to see each other ever again.“ Are you done staring at it yet? ” I asked in a gruff tone when she r
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.