Lillie
There was no winning with this man. I knew it from the second his sea blue eyes settled on mine. The second his eyes roamed over the tattoo on my neck again, and his brows furrowed in the most disdainful frown I had ever seen in my life, I knew what he was going to do. I also knew that no matter how much I had tried to convince myself in the past years that I hated him and his entire family, his actions in the next couple of minutes would tear my heart into pieces- thousands of shreds I would never be able to put back together again.My wolf kicked inside of me again and I warned her sternly to behave herself. This was a life and death situation.“You are the daughter of a banished one,” he said again, circling around me. My skin crawled as he walked around me in circles.I swallowed a lump of saliva down my throat as I stood still.“Yes, my lord,” I answered again.The tension in the air was rising that I could feel it get to my throat. It may strangle me to death if I was not careful. Scratch that, I was already losing my mind.“When did you return? I would love to know,” he asked.His voice. I could not really decipher the tone. He didn't sound stern nor calm. It was just different. I had no idea what awaited me.“A few years ago.”“Why? Why did you return?” he asked me and I just looked on.I had no idea on how to answer the question and I just blurted out anything that came out of my mouth.“I have no idea. Maybe, because there is no place like home,” I answered in a sarcastic tone and everyone laughed out loud.The King came to a halt in front of me. Took some steps back and ran his eyes through me.Hatred. I had seen it that morning ag the garden, and I was seeing it again.I could not help but wonder what I did to deserve this. I was just two years old when my father did what he did.Was I meant to suffer for his crime? My brother and I had lived in hell. Suffered and tortured because of my father's crime.Up till now, he still suffers from everything. His heart disease still persisted.And, the royal family still had the guts to hate us. They still had the guts to look at us as though our lives didn’t matter.The royal family was to be blamed for everything that has happened.“I'm quite surprised that you had the guts to stand in front of me, knowing fully well that the blood of innocent ones are on you,” he finally spoke to me.This time, I could feel the anger and hatred in his voice.“My father made a mistake…”He scoffed at the mention of the word “‘mistake”, but I ignored him.“I do not know why I need to be punished for that twenty years later.” He just stood and stared at me with a raised eyebrow.“You do not see why? You are his seed, his blood runs through your veins.”I almost hissed at him.“So does your grandmother’s, but I do not see a tattoo on your neck for that.”The hall fell into murmurs, and his eyes darkened. I saw him clench his fists into balls, forcing me to swallow hard.“Most of us were not aware of what our fathers were doing. How would I? I was only two years old.” I tried to reason with him, for myself and for hundreds of banished ones on the street of DarkMoon.“You liar!” he yelled in a thunderous tone and fear gripped everyone in there.“Your father,” he started with his finger pointed at me. “Your father is responsible for the death, abuse and rape of thousands of women across the kingdom and you open your mouth to say this nonsense,” he raged.“I-,” I tried to defend myself but I was cut off sharply by his swift words.“What even amazes me is how you gathered the guts to stand in front of me to fight for my affection.”His affection? His affection?! Oh no. He was definitely not given my Cv! I didn’t need his affection! I was here to help Logan, I was here to get money for my brother’s treatment. Nothing he did or didn’t do mattered to me!My eyes were fixed on me as he poured out the anger inside of him.My blood was boiling inside of me as I stood in front of him. This man knew nothing about me or my family but, yet he still judges me.He knew nothing about my pain or struggles, yet he could call me names.The silence in the hall was heart wrenching. What even scared me the most was the cold stare he gave to me. Was he going to kill me? Was he going to send his guards to throw me out or lock me up?Before I could get the answers to my questions, what I heard next threw me off balance.“I can't accept someone who is not better than a Rogue,” he said, breaking the silence and my breath became irregular.“I, David Morris, the Alpha King of the Dark Moon pack, reject you as my mate!” he declared and everyone in the hall gasped in surprise.There it was. The damn bombshell.“What!”“Mate?!”“Really?” Murmurs filled the air and the entire room became so noisy.“Your family are murderers! Your life line doesn't deserve to exist. You’ll return to the streets and suffer as you should.” Alpha David asked, calling my family names.“David!” Queen Sophia cried from where she stood. From cloudy eyes, I saw her walk briskly towards him.“Now, now. Think properly about this. If you reject her and she walks away, you might never be able to…”He shrugged his shoulders, easing himself off her hold.“I’m willing to pay whatever price mother. But I would not have the daughter of a man that put you through so much pain underneath the same roof as me as anything besides a servant.”A servant?I was filled with so much shock and embarrassment. I could not help but break down into tears.I tried to hold the hot tears back but to no avail. I was angry at him, angry at myself. Angry at the world. I wouldn't have been here if it didn't have anything to do with my brother.I lost my stance and began to shake vehemently.“Why are you standing there looking like that? I command you to accept my rejection now!” he fiercely orders.“I, Lillie Rome, accept the rejection of Alpha David, the Alpha King of darkmoon pack.”Immediately the last word fell off my lips. I pushed him and ran out of the palace with all my might.I ran so hard into the dark woods. I prayed silently that the ground should open and swallow me.I didn’t stop running, no matter how my feet hurt. I tossed my shoes into the dust and continued on my bare feet. The bruises were nothing compared to the burning in my heart.Until I heard it.I paused, panting heavily, as I turned around. The sounds became louder, more violent. Enid sniffed the air before her senses heightened.“Danger.” She growled. “We’re in danger.”I kicked my right foot against a tree bark. Just great!“Be on alert.” I instructed her, and wiped my tears from my eyes. It was time to fight for my fucking life.I heard growling from the dark ends of the woods. Before I knew it, six hefty black wolves appeared in front of me, rolling their tongues as they saw me.In a flash, I shifted into my wolf and faced them. I growled loudly although my wolf was small compared to them.They moved closer to me, pouncing me from different angles and I fought them off.Five minutes into the fight, my body was filled with so many injuries.I became tired and weak to fight back. I slumped straight to the floor with my eyes half closed.I couldn't move. I guess they may just devour me and kill me since they can.Watching dimly, I saw the six wolves moving towards where I was. They flashed their teeth as they came closer wanting to tear me apart.They looked hungry and I was going to be their meal for the day.I saw one of the wolves jump towards me but suddenly, four different wolves appeared from nowhere and dug their teeth into the skin of the six wolves, wanting to tear them apart.I was losing it already. My head was banging seriously and the pain was becoming worse.The fight became tough and I could hear the sounds of them fighting.Suddenly, the six wolves jumped into the woods and disappeared after being overpowered.“I, I…. Hel-,” I tried to speak as I shook on the floor where I was.My eyes which were half closed suddenly went shut as I saw the four wolves approaching me .DavidThe lamp cast a faded ray of light over her amber complexion. She was almost at peace while her hair spread out all over the pillow like she fucking belonged there. The more I stared at her, the more I noticed features I hadn’t been able to see before. Her scent - as much as I wanted to be nauseated by it - seemed to only make me want to draw closer, close enough until I could sniff in the shampoo of her hair. Stupid mate bond! I had rejected her, yet she still had this pull. I just couldn’t take it. I shoved my thoughts down my throat and tried to forget about that. I was still mad at my brothers for what they did.Naked on the bed, and eyes closed in rest, I could only imagine what it would be like to reach for her under the duvet, and… Fuck this. “I still cannot believe you two had me running into the woods just to bring her back. And how on earth did you guys know she was in danger anyways?” No one answered me. They didn’t have to because we had gone over it a thousan
LillieDeep breaths, Lillie. Take a deep breath. I said to myself.His sea blue eyes flickered like a lamp as those mean words fell off his lips. His eyes gave him away as they were filled with so much hatred from me.I noticed as his claws spiked out of his fingers as he stared at me, growling and raging in anger.I was still shocked by my marrows and surprised by what was going on. I was mated to the brothers and suddenly, I was the cause of all of it?I searched within me for the perfect response to him but, I found none yet. The second his deadly eyes locked with mine, fear shot through my body; it made me want to fall to his knees and beg for mercy.Mercy that I could be allowed to leave his presence. I didn't want to be around him even for the next second.His sea blue eyes widened slightly as I stared at him and his chiseled face hardened.“I would have been dead. What happened? I could not remember anything that happened that night,” the thought crossed through my mind and I m
DavidI flung the door to my study open and I saw my brothers, one seated at every corner of the room. I let out a disgruntled sigh as I went in.“Seriously? What is this? Some kind of intervention?” I was more than tired already and I expected that I would have some alone time to rest and clear my head.I needed them to say their pieces and leave. “Seems, you are back. How's the girl?” Daniel asked me and I threw myself into my chair.Of course he would be worried about her. They were all drawn to her like moths to flame and for the love of me, I couldn’t see why. OrI didn’t want to see why. Why did it matter? “I'm disappointed about everything that is happening. There is no way you all can accept the mate bond we all share with Lillie,” “I think you should be disappointed at your behavior towards everything. You acted childish. What are you? A jealous twelve year old who doesn’t want to share his toy?” Jace chipped in, and my brothers stayed silent. “And what do you mean by we
LILLIEIt had been days now and I still had not recovered from what happened to me. The news about the princes shook me more than I thought it had. Lying on the bed, my gaze was fixed to the ceiling as thoughts flew through my mind. I did not remove my gaze from the ceiling because I felt there was something written there that I needed to see.It was just an illusion. There was nothing. Nothing apart from what my mind was trying to create.My body was so weak. I was so weak in my bones that I could barely move a part of my body and worse still, I still felt pains all over.My encounter with those wolves was a terrible one. It weakened my spirits even more and it didn't help matters that I continuously thought about it.Sipping some herbal tea out of the ceramic cup beside me, I breathed heavily and laid still, placing my two hands on my chest.Sometimes, all I just needed was rest. And that rest was what I was going to have either way.The door swung open and I jolted forward.“Your
Lillie“Follow me.” I did just that. I needed to know. I needed to see what he wanted to show me since he said that he can help me.“But, why are you interested in helping me?” I asked him as we went on a walk, away from the palace garden.“Don't you want to be helped?” he asked and I shrugged.I rolled my eyes. “I didn't say that I didn't want to be helped. It's obvious that I am going through a lot and…”Jace placed his finger on my lips, causing me to stop talking about whatever I was going through.“Just forget about it. Leave everything to me.”And that was it. I stopped talking and moved in silence with him. He led me to the direction of the palace library and I kept on wondering what he was up to.How did I even trust him to this extent that I followed him all the way from the garden to the library?Those were questions that I could not understand myself. I could not answer them either. Instead, I saw myself following his lead.“How does it feel to be mated to all four prince
Hello guys! Long time no see. This month has personally been a lot for me, and I'm so glad to see that March is finally over. It's a new month in less than 24 hours, and I'm hoping I'll be able to get a restart on this year. That being said, this is a notice that I would be rewriting chapters 1-10 of book 2 (ONCE BANISHED, NOW A LUNA) and I've been made to understand that the changes would not take place unless you delete the book from your library and add it again. I would be uploading the new chapters tonight and hoping they get reviewed before this time tomorrow. I have put a lot of thought to this story and decided to work on adding much more twists and turns to blow you all away (as I always do) and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy writing it. from yours truly, Edit: The rewrite has just taken place. Enjoy ❤️
Lillie’s POV I had barely run my hands across the spine of some of the books hung in the shelves when the door to the library creaked open. Instinctively, I turned my attention towards the door, just to see David walk in. Pure hatred and rage dwelled in his eyes as he stared at me. My heart thundered wildly behind my chest. I wasn't scared of him, but I had no idea why my insides always acted funny even from the slightest reaction from him. Some tables and shelves separated David and I, but it did nothing to protect me from fury radiating from his body. I was sure that if I went any closer, I would be burned to bits by David's anger. David turned away from me immediately, almost making me rethink if I had really seen the hatred in his eyes. Even if I was uncertain, the burning sensation on my skin was more than enough to remind me. Anger burned bright in me and I clutched my hands by my side. I couldn't do a lot of danger, so it was best if I reeled my anger in. That, and the fact
LILLIE Fresh flowers and beautiful trees. The garden of Dark Moon palace still remained my favorite thing about it. I leaned forward into the metallic rails and heaved a sigh. I had made quite a bold choice earlier that day; a choice I was seriously rethinking as I stood in the balcony of my room, clad in a red dress Jace swore screamed “danger.” He had been nothing but nice to me all day - which only started when I agreed to join his course. Which made me wonder if they were all like that; ready to tear you apart unless you serve their purpose. His purpose was a good one. One that would correct all the wrong done to my brother and I, and more people that suffered our fate. I heaved a sigh as my right hand traveled to my neck. I found my thumb caressing the skin alpha David had carelessly squeezed, and my eyes gently shut at the warmth of it. The gentle breeze swept the scent of his minty breath and chocolate musk aroma back to my nose. Gripping the rails, I gently pushed my head
This has been an emotional roller coaster for me. This story began in January, and since then, a lot of things have happened. I’ve been sick, I’ve had countless visits to the hospital, gotten an operation, entered final year in medical school, a lot of things actually. And finally, after nine months, I get to say goodbye to the beautiful Morris family, and everyone involved in their story. It wasn’t easy, but you all stood by me. I hope you enjoyed this story as much I almost enjoyed writing it. And I hope to see you again in my next project coming in OCTOBER, and my debut billionaire romance novel. Thank you all. Xoxo, Bella Hemsworth.
SEVEN MONTHS LATER AUTHOR The sound of the door closing had everyone up on their feet. Daniel, Darwin, Lillie who had been fidgeting on her seat, Queen Sophia, even little Emilia. The doctor blinked twice, fairly surprised by how fast they had all stood. All the set of eyes that peered at her caused her to clear her throat. She couldn’t blame them for being anxious. Princess Darla had been in the labor room for over eight hours. “How’s everything? How’s she? How’s…?” Lillie moved to the front, and the doctor smiled at her. “Everything is fine, your highness. Princess Darla has just delivered two beautiful and handsome children.” Silence hung in the air for three brief seconds. Yes. The doctor had counted. “Does this mean…?” Lillie asked with wide eyes. “Yes.” The tall lady replied. “Twins.” “Oh my God!” Lillie screamed, tears in her eyes as she watched everyone else rush into the room. They were supposed to have gone in one by one, but even the doctor knew better than to tr
Lillie’s POV *THREE WEEKS LATER* I stood outside Darla’s room, taking a deep breath before knocking softly. No response, but I knew she was in there. I could hear her crying from where I stood. Even her large twin doors had done nothing to mask the sound of her sorry. I turned mine into a ball in my throat and swallowed hard to push it down to my stomach. It couldn’t come out, not today. I reached for her door knob, opened the door and found her sitting on the edge of her bed, her face pale, her eyes swollen from crying. The black dress Darwin had gotten for her lay untouched in a rumpled mess beside her."Darla, you need to get ready," I said gently, stepping inside. "It’s time."She shook her head, her hands trembling as they gripped the sheets. "I can’t," she whispered. "If I get dressed… if I go downstairs… it means he’s really gone. That Logan is really gone, and I’ll never see him again. The love of my life, Lillie… the father of my child." Her voice cracked, her should
David’s POV Blood. All over the room. Dripping from every wound in my body. I didn’t need to see my reflection in the mirror to know I had been beaten up real good. Yet, when I saw it, a bitter chuckle forced its way out of my throat. I had managed to kill them all even in my state. The fuckers must have known they wouldn’t be able to stand a chance, hence why they had to poison me. In those last minutes of my life, the faces of my brothers flashed in my mind as I sat on my bed. My brothers, my sisters, my darling mother who had seen so much loss in her time. I never thought I’d see them again. I thought that, by the time they reached the hospital, I’d be long gone. When the rogues came, I was sure it was over. They had knives, weapons—I barely had the strength to lift my arms, but something inside me, something primal, wouldn’t let me give up. Not yet. Not before seeing my family one last time. If they could get to me, that is. There was no guarantee they had been able to make it
Darwin’s POV Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but there wasn’t a crown on my head. However, I knew I had stepped into David’s shoes the moment he was hospitalized. It suddenly made sense why he had been so stoic and protective of everyone. For the first time in a long time, I could feel what he felt. The weight of the world resting on my shoulders. My world, and that of Dark Moon at large. Even as I ripped Jace’s head from his neck, the reality of what had just happened sank deeper as I looked at him—the cousin who once laughed with us as children, now reduced to this: A lifeless head in my hands. Who would have thought I would be the one to end his life? Who would have thought that he’ll be the one to turn our lives around? To hurt my brothers, to betray the only family he could call his? His eyes, once filled with arrogance and ambition, were now vacant, staring up at the sky even in his death. But now, he would be unable to see any fucking thing. His life had ended.
Darwin: The battle was far more brutal than expected. Dead bodies lay across the ground, a mix of our own people, rogues and rebel soldiers. Daniel and I were yet to turn as we were preserving our energy to fight our common enemy. A wolf lunged at me and I caught it by its collar and snapped its next in one move. It dropped to the ground, slowly shifting back to its human form as it took its last breath. Another one came and I sank my claws into it, twisting and tearing its guts out so it lay on the floor in a disgusting pile. I only one had one intention as I made my way towards the Palace. And that was to make sure Lillie and my family members were safe. After I'd confirmed that they were, I would return here and find Jace. The hall was empty. Void of anyone, so I knew they had all been carted away to safety to the Palace's secret basement. I heard a familar sob and hurried towards the corner leading to the underground building. Lillie was crouched beside Logan w
Lillie's POV: Tonight was a wedding and the whole Palace was bright with the hustle and bustle of activities. A decorating team had been employed to decorate the area and it had gone on for about two days. Tonight, they were finishing up the rest of the decorations as guests began to arrive. I heard the Queen's voice from where I stood in Darla's room. She was yelling at the decorating team for their slow pace and we all laughed when she asked one of the ladies to get out of her sight. "It's not mother's wedding and yet, she yells like it's hers." Emilia said from where she stood, our beautiful flower girl, getting dressed by some of the maids. Darla chuckled from where she sat in front of her vanity table. "Mother can be a control freak at times. Don't tell her I said this, or she's going to serve my body to the guests." Emilia grinned in mischief and I instantly knew she was going to use emotional blackmail now that she had power over Darla. "Wh
Lillie's POV: Things were going smoothly. More than I expected. I banished the thoughts of something ruining the good time everyone was having and decided to, for once in my life, be happy that things were going the way I wanted. Queen Sofia was forced to interceed on Logan's behalf and the embargo of being a slave was taken off him. Darla made it a point of duty to remind her every waking moment of the day until the Queen decided to have rites held on Logan's behalf. And now, they were seen always having little cute moments around the palace. Logan and Darla were always found in each other's arm and I always saw the look on the Queen's face. Even after taking the banishment off Logan's head, she still wasn't in approval of their relationship. But as time went on, she became busy with other things and paid them no heed until I found her one day, smiling at Darla and Logan as they sat at the porch. Darla had her head on Logan's lap as he read her a book. It was such a
Lillie's POV: I paced from one end of the room to the other, trying to come up with words to say to my brother. Logan stood, head bowed low, at the other end of the room. I could tell he was feeling extremely bad, but not guilty. He finally stood tall, steeling his expression as he stared right at me. "What are you going to do? Judge me for following my heart? Call that a mistake also?" I honestly had nothing to say to him if I was being honest. I was just surprised that Logan and Darla were ever a thing. I wasn't angry or judgemental. I just didn't like how it had been hidden from me. Did Logan not trust me? Or hadn't I been a good enough elder sister for him to talk to? These were the thoughts that plagued my mind. I turned to him and sighed. "When did you start Dating Darla?" "We're not... dating," He replied. "Though we really like each other a lot." "So when did all these start?" He scoffed. "Do I have to tell you all the details?" "Yes. I have to know." I