AUTHOR'S POV"There was something about the Princess that always drew me to her. I didn't know what it was back then, but despite all the negative things everyone said or thought about her, I found myself wanting to be with her, wanting to be her friend. When I saw her here, I had my suspicion, but just like you, I thought it was impossible, not until that day that she attacked me." Kaiden stood to his feet and began pacing; he couldn't wrap his head around this new information that he'd gotten. He'd never really had the time to think deeply about her identity but being a fake had not even crossed his mind once, because a coupling between both species was that impossible to achieve. There was always a disaster waiting to happen at the end. "You still haven't told me how this benefits me or my mate?" Sunitra smiled, "I am a water fae, trained and supervised. My powers are under my control, and no matter how emotional I get, they don't act unless I command them to. I'm willing to tut
AUTHOR’S POVOdessa woke up with a smile on her face; her dainty fingers shielded her face from the morning sun as her eyes remained closed. Suddenly, her mind was filled with recollections of incidents that happened yesterday. How she’d woken from her deep slumber after days of endless sex and manifestation of desires. The King had been right there, waiting for her. He’d gathered her in his arms and walked towards his huge, gigantic bathroom, sinking them both into a large tub of hot water, medicinal herbs, and aromatic bath oils. Odessa remembered moaning with relief as the hot water attacked her sore spots and falling asleep to the strong hands of the King as he messaged her body in the tub. It had been nothing but first-class treatment. He'd pumped her little tummy with food, cuddling her at the end of their late brunch. She had heard the King rejecting any requests to see him for anything work-related. They'd gone on a date in the evening, a dinner date inside the King’s bedro
AUTHOR’S POVCassian stared at his brother as he worked silently. It was very obvious that Caesar was working undercover for some shitty ass reason, but why do it in the Lycan realm? He couldn't remember any case that they might have been working on that would warrant his brother to go undercover in their pack. If it had been in any other Kingdom or another part of the realm, he would have understood.But here? It looked very fishy. Caesar was quick to attend to Cassian, and he deeply apologized to the two ladies who had been waiting for the fish they'd purchased. He was trying to get rid of Cassian quickly so that he could go back to work. Cindy wrapped her arms around Cassian's bicep and tugged him a little so that his attention would be back on her. “Let's leave.” She whispered into his ears. The man looked like he was about to protest, but Cindy quickly chipped in, “We can't just stand here and watch him. It would interfere with his work, and people might begin to suspect him
AUTHOR’S POV“Your Majesty! How did you get in here?” Odessa asked as she locked the door behind her and hurried towards Kaiden. Evelyn already took the hint and went back to her room. Kaiden smiled as Odessa threw herself at him. He wrapped his arms around her waist and head, holding her close to him. “Did you use the balcony again?” Odessa asked as she snuggled against her mate. “That seems to be my only entrance for now.” He grinned as he pulled away from her, “How are you? It feels as if I haven't seen you in ages. Did you get more beautiful?” Odessa laughed, “Your Majesty, you saw me yesterday.” “That's too long ago. I don't know how we intend to keep up this charade, Odessa. Staying away from you for too long is killing.” “I'm guessing we have the mate bond to blame for that. It has made my king very clingy.” “You don't like it?” Kaiden asked. “Of course not. Who wouldn't love the idea of having the Lycan King wrapped around their finger?” She teased, and Kaiden rolled h
AUTHOR’S POVI was so wrong. My conclusion could not have been more far off than it actually was. This training was a nightmare. Sunitra was the most strict teacher I'd ever met. It was as if the woman wanted me to master the entire element in a span of one day. Perhaps that was her goal, as she stood to gain something from that accomplishment.“Hold it in.” Sunitra commanded, her voice as cold and firm as ice; her eyes were shut tight as a huge bubble of water enveloped her small frame in a yoga position. I glared at the serene woman inside the bubble and sent the flame I had been trying to suppress straight for her. The fiery orb collided the large water barrier and turned into a huge volume of steam. The water barrier stood strong anyway, and Sunitra’s eyes opened, latching onto me with a mix of disappointment and expectation.“You were supposed to hold it in?” “It’s not that easy. You're a water fae, and I'm weilding fire. The heat radiating from it is unbearable.” “Water com
AUTHOR’S POV“Wow, you got here early. My goodness boy, what have I done to deserve such an hardworking apprentice like you?” Old man, Richie leaned on his cane as he waved his hand around, praising Ceasar. “My mother taught me that a man who is diligent in his business receives the goodness of the goddess. Opening the ship early would attract a lot of customers.” Caesar explained with a smile as he prepped the boards for another set of cutting and marinating fishes. Richie laughed, “Oh boy, I don't doubt that for a second but I think those ladies are here for you and your skills and not my fish. I'm sure if they had the opportunity to watch and not buy anything, they would gladly jump on it.” “You flater me too much, Sir.” Caesar sailed and continued cleaning the boards and knives. That morning was truly blessed as the sop was more bubbly than usual. Richie had to join in the marinating if the fish and frying at the same time. At a point, some set of people placed down their orde
AUTHOR’S POV The warm morning sun rose brightly over the Kingdom, casting a golden hue on the inhabitants of the pack as they bustled about; everyone was doing one thing or the other. Banners, balloons, and ribbons with vibrant colors were everywhere, and every pillar and building was designed with vibrant colors. Even the flowers looked more alive today; the sound of music echoed everywhere, and people chit-chatted while they worked. The atmosphere was cheerful and lively, a very noticeable contrast to their regular days of work.All this enjoyment was all for one reason. The King’s Birthday. No realm in the world loved celebrating their birthday more than the Lycan realm. Huge festivities were always thrown a week prior to the event, dignitaries and wealthy influential people were always invited, and the entire pack would drink and be merry. Still, every ten decades, the King’s birthday would be celebrated by the inhabitants of his pack and his realm, no outsiders were allowed.
AUTHOR’S POVThe party kick-started in the evening in the center of the town square; excitement buzzed through the realm as people walked about dressed in different attires with masks of feathers to add an aura of mystery to the theme of the party. Odessa and Sunitra sat together to plan the day's whole event. The first event of the day was the outdoor party at the town square. Only people interested would attend as the actual party wouldn't start until late at night in the huge ballroom of the castle. The inhabitants of the pack arrived and donned different jewelry and exquisite masks. The whole outdoor area was bustling with colors of different shades and vibrance. Melodious notes of the music band filtered through the air as some of the members moved around with plates in their hands, filled partially with the first course of the day.After eating, some of the children held each other’s hands and began to lead a dance around the stage. Some willing adults joined in, too; the ban
The world around them went silent. Everyone, even Urelycus who was lost in his own grief seconds ago couldn't help but watch the incident that just took place in the middle of the field. The ice that had struck itself into the King’s chest melted away, leaving only a red patch on his dark robe. “O—Odessa,” The King called out, his voice breaking as he stared at his mate in his arms, bleeding from the hole in her chest, blood spluttering from her lips. Her gaze locked on his, the fear, the pain, the sadness, the love and the regret, Kaiden could see it all in her eyes. He looked down to the hole in her chest, where his hands laid, trying to stop the bleeding. “Odessa, Odessa, please….Help! Someone help me please!” King Kaiden yelled out in pain as his vision blurred with tears, looking down at his pregnant mate. Odessa wanted to comfort him, comfort them both as she could see the constant switch between gold and red until both appeared, one eye gold and the other red. “No, no, no
AUTHOR'S POV"Let her go." Kaiden growled at Lariel as he watched his mate being suspended in the air by the latter's grip on her neck. Her legs thrashed around as she fought for her life."Lariel! Stop! She's pregnant for God's sake." Urelycus yelled at his son, his cautious gaze drifting to Kaiden."It's not often that anyone gets their hands on the Lycan king's weakness; why should I let go of such a rare chance?" Lariel asked, his head tilted to the side with a creepy smile on his face."Fine, fine, just ease your grip around her neck. She's the reason the Lycan king hasn't torn you apart yet." Urelycus tried to reason with his son, and he could see the moment of contemplation in Lariel's eyes as his son reasoned with what he said. Lariel's grip slowly loosened, and Odessa quickly took in a much-needed breath; her gaze went straight to her mate's, who was rooted to a spot, brewing with anger as he stared back at her helplessly."I can't believe that you would be so weak for someon
AUTHOR’S POV“What the hell was that?” Kaiden asked as the scene disappeared from sight. “That is what will happen in the next hour if we don't hurry up!” Urelycus responded and the witch Matriarch walked to the center, stretching her hand out as she chanted a spell, little spark appeared in the air, before small tiny holes began to appear and grow bigger as her chant increased. She didn't stop until each hole was the same size as a fully grown human.There were seven holes in total, each one in the eight realms of the world, showing the scene of the hall where the Kings and Queens of those teams were seated. One in Dokrado, the land of the dragons,One in Cornelia, the land of the PhoenixOne in Petrakia, the land of the BasiliskOne in Delphinea, the land of Charybdis MastersOne in Elegia, the land of the BansheesOne in Salem-Zul, the land of the FaeAnd the last in Muhindr, the land of the fairy. “By the works of Zeus, is that a portal?” King Aetherius asked as he moved closer
AUTHOR’S POV“And now, I'm going to take what really belongs to me!” Eira chuckled, and Odessa glared at her angrily. “What belongs to you? Nothing ever belonged to you, Eira. You stole everything from me just like your mom tried to do to my parents. Guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree then—” Her head was whacked to the side by a forceful blow from Eira. “All is fair in love and war, Odessa.” And right in her presence, Eira flipped open a small vial and poured the entire contents into her mouth. Odessa arched as Eira’s eyes turned to an ugly mix of purple and green. The latter smiles creepily before standing on her feet and walking off. Odessa curled into herself as she suddenly felt exposed to the people wearing black cloaks on their bodies; she watched as they drew different symbols on the floor and brought in weird ornaments and objects that creeped the hell out of her. Odessa quickly bowed, covering her eyes and ears and falling asleep as the drug in her system hadn
AUTHOR’S POVOdessa woke up to the feeling of cold water all over her body. Her heavy eyes slowly adjusted to the dim brightness of the cave, and her eyes roamed the walls that looked like they'd seen a million murders. “Ahhh, sleeping beauty is finally awake.” Her head snapped in front of her as she stared at Eira, who slowly crouched down to look at her at eye level. “Where am I?” Odessa asked as she stared at the cloak-covered people walking around them, glancing at her from the corner of their eyes before walking away and completely ignoring her existence. “And who are these people?” “This…” Eira gestured at the cave, “This is your gravesite, and these people are your fans.” She smiled genuinely, and Odessa tilted her head to the side. The smile on Eira’s face quickly disappeared. “You don't look fazed.” Odessa shrugged, perks of having the moon goddess as your cab driver. “Did you kidnap me just to kill me, or is there something different that you want?”“Hmm, I'm quite disa
CHAPTER 186AUTHOR’S POVThe manservant fell on his two knees as he approached the two kings, his hand shivering as he held out a letter to the Lycan King."Your Majesty, I've been trying to reach you for days." The manservant said, his gaze completely fixed on Kaiden even as King Odesseus stared at him in confusion. "Hammed, do you know where my mate is?" Kaiden asked, reaching for the paper in the servant's hands.Hammed nodded, "Last night, after the princess was placed on house arrest, I went to her chambers and lingered in the hallway, watching out for her like you ordered, when I saw Princess Eira walking up to the guards and whispering something in their ears. I couldn't hear them properly, but she was given access even after the King ordered that no one visit Princess Odessa in her chambers."Hammed paused, glancing at King Odesseus, wondering how he would say what he was about to say next without losing his tongue."Hammed!" Kaiden called out warningly, and the spy gulped.
AUTHOR’S POVOdessa walked in on her father having breakfast; as soon as he saw her, his eyes lit up with joy and then dimmed. “Odessa, you’re here. I was expecting you.”“Of course, you were. What was that letter about, father?”Odesseus stared at his daughter with raised eyebrows. “Exactly what you read in it.”Odessa’s lips shook with anger. “Father, if Eira is threatening—”“That’s a very inappropriate thing to say about your sister.”“She’s not my fucking sister! She is not, and I know she’s manipulating you. Just tell me what she has on you, and I’ll resolve it, I promise. Just tell—“ODESSA!” Odesseus yelled, glaring hard at his daughter. Odessa took a step backwards, staring at her father in shock. Did he just yell at her?“Father—”“I told you to drop it. Why do you never listen to me?”“Don’t be so shocked, father. Odessa has always been like that.”The princess turned and saw Eira dressed in their Urabian attire. A flashback crossed her mind as she remembered Eira being
AUTHOR’S POV“What were you thinking?” “I didn't know she'd come back in so quickly.” Odessa said defensively. “Well she did and you almost put yourself in danger. Do you have nine lives or something?” Kaiden raised an eyebrow, his gaze filled with disappointment. Odessa pouted, “Well, considering the amount of time I've reincarnated, I'm sure I'm on life three.” She crossed the distance between them and snuggled her way into his lap like a feline, purring and growling once she was comfortable in his arms, “It was a spur on the moment of decision. I wasn't planning on raiding her room in the first place.” “Did you find anything then?” Kaiden asked, his voice vibrating through his chest against her body that was sprawled over him. “No, not a speck of evidence, except the fact that she finally confessed to also remembering our past life.” Kaiden sat up suddenly, his arms went around her petite body to stop her from falling off him and hitting the huge desk in front of them, “She r
AUTHOR’S POV“Your Highness! Watch out—Ahhhh!” Evelyn yelled in pain as Odessa quickly dropped the jug. “Oh my goodness! Evelyn! Are you okay?” Odessa asked as she grabbed Evelyn’s wrist and looked at her red skin. “I'm fine, are you alright? Did you get any on yourself?” Evelyn asked and Odessa stared at her in shock before reprimanding her. “Forget me, you're the one who got hot tea all over your hand, what were you thinking?!” She yelled at her and pulled her close to the flower pot, using her powers to conjure up a ball of water from the lake.“Not me, you. What were you thinking?” Evelyn asked her and Odessa sighed. She'd been so deep in her thoughts that she'd poured too much tea in her cup that it overflowed. She embedded Evelyn’s hand inside the ball of water and it stayed like that until they got to the first aid kit. “Is this about what happened last night?” Evelyn asked as Odessa busied herself with applying ointment on her burns. “Hm.” She nodded absentmindedly. “Di