NORA"If this is how you rule over your people, then it doesn't work this way. You can't hurt the people who believe in you." I took a deep breath, turning around as I walked towards my mother.Horace faced Lilith. "You are the reason she got to know about this, right?" he asked, grabbing her arm as she flinched, the compass falling from her hands.Quickly I turned around and said, "Horace, let her be! Leave her alone!" I ordered."You dare not order me," Horace declared.This wasn't the man I fell in love with... he wasn't the man I loved in my childhood... sneaking around just to get a glimpse of his face."I am not ordering you... I'm telling you. You can't treat her like that... I was the one who asked for her help.""What?" he growled."Mum, we are leaving here for somewhere better. I can't leave you here locked up in a cage," I said, and Aurelia nodded her head.Giving me her hand as I helped her get on her feet."Come with me," I heard Horace say, and looking up, I saw him drag
NORAI held my mother by her hand as we walked past the hallway, the maids staring at us, but I had nothing to say to them.After much contemplation, Horace decided to let Lilith stay because he probably didn't want me to leave. That was great of him because I didn't care about living... after all, he hid my mother all these years.I couldn't believe that he said magic is prohibited in the pack, but he was fully aware that Lilith saved Matteo, even though Lilith didn't tell him anything. I told him, but he couldn't even thank Lilith, and all he could tell her was to leave.I have never known him to hurt people. He always appreciated people for the good they've done and didn't punish them—for all I know, Lilith didn't harm anyone with her powers, and she's been so good to me.I had so much to talk to my mother about. So much to ask her, after thinking about where she will stay, I decided that she should stay with me for the afternoon, and then I'll ask Sarah to check for a room vacant
NORA"Please leave here... I'm tired and I want to rest. You have a fight to prepare for, so leave!" I was walking around the bed as I spread the duvet.I thought he would come by asking for forgiveness, but he came by asking me why I moved around with Lilith using magic."You are not listening to me... you should understand my reasons for holding your mother away from you."I had no idea why, but whatever he said to me now sparked something in me—annoyance. How did he expect him to see reasons with him when he hid my mother away from me?He knew I would miss her a lot, but he still made the choice to keep her away."What was just that?"I've never been this furious all my life, not even when Gavner rejected me. "I should see reasons with you asking my mother if I'm a monster, huh? That's the reason, right?"I could feel tears crinkling up in my eyes. "You took advantage of my mother, and that's all I know.""The man who claims to love me and doesn't want to see me get hurt kept my mo
"You are really suffering... you need to cut ties with Gavner." Candra said this to Angelica as she poured wine into her glass."But I love him?" Angelica caught up, adjusting her locks.Life has treated her badly indeed... a one-sided love was the worst that could happen to her. All her life, she thought she had Gavner at the tip of her fingers, but now he'd slipped away.There is definitely no way he would ever listen to her anymore, not after he realized that she used him and pushed away all the people who loved him and people he could love."A one-sided love? Is that love?" Candra asked, trying to hold back the urge to laugh so hard. "Of all people, you should know that you messed with royalty—not just royalty, but you messed with the wrong family... Gavner and his mother.""What do you suggest I do then?" She sighed, gulping a large quantity from her glass. "I hope you are not asking me to leave him because I won't do that."Candra shook her head, clicking her tongue to make soun
NORAAs the sun began to set over the horizon, I strolled down to visit my mom, sauntering through the quiet road. I was just returning from the hospital, feeling happy. I had gone through some books containing incantations and magical powers, though I had no idea much about them. I had to try something.The air was musty and damp, and the scent of mushrooms and wet earth lingering around in my nose reminded me of Gavner.I was glad I did... all I had to do was wait for three days, and hopefully Turaya wakes up. That way, Queen Shiba won't have to be lonely anymore.I couldn't explain it, but my senses heightened, and my instincts kept telling me that someone was following me, but when I turned back and looked, I couldn't find anyone.Looking up, I saw a dwarf and some people—two men and a woman. I could easily tell by their walking steps. They were clad in black robes and cloaks, adorned with a design sign on their robes.I could hear them murmuring as they walked up to me—incantatio
NORAThe air was filled with energy, unleashing a torrent of powers, but I wasn't scared. I was scared, but I wasn't scared... something in me or out of me was overcoming that fear, and I had no idea what it was.My eyes darted to my hands as they rose on their own accord. I knew something was off because I had no powers yet, but I was seeing myself doing some funny things.Lightning appeared in the sky as flames danced in my palms. The sky became dark, and a loud thunderstorm was heard.Stretching my hand forward as the fire clashed with the dwarf, I thought the whole event was funny. I watched the dwarf run around as the fire burned him. It roasted him, and as if the fire wasn't enough, another thunder strike struck him, and he gave a loud shout, slumping to the floor.Death?Now, they were the ones to meet my kind.I walked over to the dwarf as he lay beside the lady and said, "Say hello to my kind," giving out a loud laugh as I turned around.Watching the two men take steps backwa
NORA"Let her go!" I heard a voice command and tilted my neck to see who it was.I was in shock when I sighted Hernandez walking in my direction along with his bother.Pulling me back, the man holding me intoned, "Do not come any closer!" as he pulled me backward.Staring at my mother as she began to take steps forward, walking up to me, I wondered why she wasn't listening to me. She didn't want to lose me again but wouldn't listen to me.I had no idea why she didn't understand that staying here would cause more danger to both of us.My eyes met Hernandez's as he gracefully walked up to me. I had no idea if he still knew something or if he had completely lost his memory from the other day. That wasn't my concern at the moment."Hernandez, please, can you do anything in your power to take my mother away from her? I can't handle him while she's here staring at me," I pleaded, my voice low and demanding.He stopped walking and stared at me for a while before nodding his head. I had no id
NORAStaring into the fire as the bodies of the so-called witches burned down, I could still feel Rodriguez's presence behind me.I clearly told him to leave, and I didn't want to see him. He saved my life, and I appreciate it, but I don't want anyone lingering around me. not even the son of Ophelia."You need to go and see her later. She is extremely worried." I heard Hernandez say this as he stood beside me, staring into the fire.Turning around as I stared at him, I said, "Thank you so much... you have no idea how happy I am." I appreciated it.Seconds later, I began to wonder what made me feel Hernandez could help me and keep my mother safe... after all, he is the son of the deceitful Ophelia. I had no idea what was going on, but somehow I feel Hernandez is a nice guy and wouldn't be part of the evil plots.But what made me think like that? After all, I wasn't supposed to trust anyone."You are Nora, right? Horace's mate?" Rodriguez asked again, steering up the already-heated fi
Five Years LaterAs the sun cast its golden rays over the grazed field, the sound of laughter filled the arena. The sun was setting, and the castle was joyful as everyone went on with their daily lives.It's been five years since the birth of Morgana, the daughter of a Tribrid, out into the world again. Morgana had grown into a high-spirited young girl.Running ahead of her was Nickolas. Ever since she was born, Nora and Gavner made sure to make her bond with Nickolas. Now, they were inseparable, playing around as Morgana chased after Nickolas. Their screams and laughter echoed throughout the open field."Morgana, be careful so you don't fall." Evelyn shouted so she could be heard as she smiled at their clumsiness.Moving into the castle with Nickolas, she grew fond of Morgana. Her eyes sparkled with joy as she admired the bond that the two kids formed between themselves."Yes, Aunty, I won't fall." Morgana chuckled as she kept on chasing after Nickolas.Over on the other side, Gavne
THIRD PERSON POV"Zelda... What? How's this even possible?" Mira stammered as she watched Zelda take a few more steps closer to her.Just like Lilith had told Zelda, she needed to take what was rightfully hers, so she decided to go back to the coven, but unfortunately, she couldn't give the comeback she really wanted to give because Lilith and Nora had killed the witches.Zelda chuckled upon seeing Mira... she was glad Mira was still alive so she could teach her a lesson."Are you surprised to see me? Or are you scared?" Zelda asked, and a cunning smile curled her lips as she glared at Mira.There was no way she would forget what Mira did to her... she just wouldn't forget it.Mira shook her head and said, "It's not possible for you to be alive! I watched the whole process as you were killed. There was no life left in you." Mira's hands trembled as she staggered backward.Zelda clenched her fists tightly as she decided to end it all—every single thing she went through in the past year
AURELIAPushing out a chair beside the dinning table as I sat down with a glass of coffee on my hand. I had promised Nora that she would live a happy life, afterall I was the one who decided to bring her into this life so I do not intend to make her suffer this much.I'm glad that she has been strong enough to undergo all of the misfortunes in this life.I felt so sorry to my daughter for causing her all of these stress, if I had let them kill her years ago, she would not be here going through all of these shit.For weeks, I've been contemplating on what to do to help clean up this mess... I had no idea what my fate was so I guess I just have to do whatsoever I had to do to end all of these.Gulping down the contents in the cup, I rose to my feet.~"What a long time Aurelia," Michela hissed turning her back at me as she strode past the hallway.She had always acted bossy to me so it wasn't a new thing, I had only come here to clear up everything. Nora didn't tell me but it seemed lik
NORAI wondered how worried Matteo was about me when he told me that, though it was really getting out of hand. Horace was making things worse, and I have no idea what to do about it.But then again, I can't leave the castle because if I do, the witches and whatever else they were, will come to attack me, and I'm not strong enough to handle them yet.I'd rather stay here, where I'm free.I'm a pregnant woman who needs to enjoy this period of her life, but here I am worried about my life and that of my unborn child, and then it was really great that I turned him down.I had no idea if he was worried about me or Lilith... why didn't I think of it?Lilith must have rejected his offer, so he came to me because he knew if I left, she must go with me.'I'm sorry, but I can't just leave.Come to think of it, I should run away... I should leave my family here because Horace is harassing me.I will survive his molestation, but at the moment I need to think of a way to clear this mess. Though I
MATTEOAs the days went on, I felt like I had no idea who Horace really was... he was changing by the day, and it was making me really scared.I had tried to talk to him, but he wasn't listening to me and always ended up shunning me away with a death threat.I was worried for everyone in the castle because we had no idea who would be his next target. I knew it was Nora, but then I knew he had his eyes on Gavner and Lilith.I was scared for them.~Days agoThe warriors were all seated under the mango tree as they talked about how stressful their day had been.Lopez sighed deeply, attracting other warriors, who tilted their heads, staring at him."What's wrong?" Thorin asked."I'm really scared of staying here in this castle... With everything that's going on in here," Lopez said calmly to avoid having his voice heard.Thorin and Gaius adjusted the way they sat, unable to say a word.Walker crossed his legs together and said, "Gaius, you were guarding the late Queen's chamber when that
MATTEOEver since I set my eyes on Lilith, I won't deny falling madly in love with her, but I was just scared that I might lose her again, just like I lost Elena.I didn't want that to happen considering the fact that she was taking care of Nora. I knew what the nature of her job stated and how she could lose her life any moment from now.All I just want is for her to be safe and sound. I can admire her from afar without her knowing, even though I'm aware that she's madly in love with me, but then there's nothing I can do about it.Ever since I returned to the pack after Horace and Rodriguez's fight, I apologized to her for how I reacted in the past, but she seemed to be slipping away from me. Maybe it was because I didn't know how to put my words together whenever I tried speaking to her, but within her, I just hoped that she was aware that I loved her with all my heart.All of my thinking migrated to when I accepted her as my mate... she was really shocked at my decision. I shut my
THIRD PERSON POVSeveral weeks agoOphelia couldn't believe Ambrose gave all of his powers to Lilith just to take her revenge on them. Now she won't forgive Lilith for ruining her plans.All of her plans have been ruined, and she has no idea what to do at the moment.She has lost everything…her son, her powers, Orion, who stood by her, Marcel, who always thought of a way out of any bad omen, and Rodriguez, who has left the pack and gone to prepare a better life for himself and a place to stay.She was all alone. Wandering in the wilderness, on the surface of the earth, she quietly hoped that she would run into Ambrose, even though he was dead.Standing several kilometers away, she could see a small home... It looked like an abandoned cottage. She smiled."Finally, I see where I can rest my head for some days, if not for that crazy bitch who ruined everything! Who the heck does she think she is?" Ophelia asked herself as she slipped her hands into her pocket to warm them from the cold.
NORAI had no idea why that happened to be the question Horace had to ask me... he made my heart beat a thousand times.Fear and anxiety engulfed my entire body system as I was shaken by forces I had no idea about."What do you mean by that?" I asked instantly, feeling uncomfortable.He shook his head. "Forget about it... I didn't mean to do that to you, and trust me this once when I say I'm not here to harm you," he said. The sincerity in his eyes pulled me to him.No!I waved it off.I wouldn't fall for his tricks, or rather, the tricks of the dragon!"Why are you here?" I asked, and I needed an answer that was straight to the point. "You know you can actually sit down if you want to talk to me, and not squatting right in front of me makes me uncomfortable."That wasn't the reason I said that... he was just right there. Very close to my unborn child. Why?Why does he have to be so close to me if he just wants to speak to me?Now I have no idea what to do. I'm heavily pregnant, and I
HORACESitting on a chair on the balcony, I just couldn't forgive myself for what I did to my mother. Now no one wants to come around because they are scared that the same fate will fall on them.Even I will assume so with the rate at which I killed people, not to mention my mother.That crazy dragon was using me to get the revenge he wanted on the people who looked down at him, and now I have no idea what to do.Who's next on his list?Nora?That reminded me... I hadn't seen her around lately, but then something about her was driving my head crazy, making me want to go and look for her.The last time I saw her, her stomach was really big, like she was due to have her baby.I know that she has no idea, but every single minute, I always pray that I don't get to hurt her for any reason, but when it happens, I just can't stop myself because I'm being controlled."Damnit!" I cursed.With time, I knew I would not have anyone who would sincerely stand by me. Everyone is avoiding and staying