NORANo, I don't agree with that!" staring at Gavner as he gave me reasons why I shouldn't let anyone trample over me. I am quite surprised because I haven't seen this side of him before.But he didn't understand my point... there was never a time when I didn't want to retaliate, but I had to hold myself back from doing so.I knew too well that I should not be bothered by the situation I put Rodriguez in, but I had no choice because I defended myself from his callous attitude.I just wondered, What gave him the right to think he could get me... on his bed?That was crazy!The fact that he still makes me feel like a nobody in the castle still sickens me to my guts.Taking a deep breath, I said, "Gavner, I understand exactly what you are trying to tell me, but..." He cut me off again several times I lost count of.He shook his head continuously as he slightly pushed me against the headboard, helping me relax my back.No, Nora, you do not understand," he says calmly as he sits beside me o
THIRD PERSON POVQueen Naida paces around her chambers, her mind and soul occupied with different feelings that she can't differentiate.She was happy that Horace had finally regained consciousness after all the months of lying lifeless on the hospital bed, but she was still worried.She was extremely scared and heartbroken.The way Horace spoke to her at the hospital brought back incidents that happened years ago to her memory.She shook her head as she heard a knock on the door. "Come in quickly," she ordered.The door creaked as it was pushed open, and a maiden walked in with a cup of coffee in her hands. Quickly she walked up to Queen Naida and offered her the tea, "Your tea, my queen." the maiden as she stood back."You can leave," Queen Naida ordered, waving her hand toward the door.As soon as the door was shut, she took a deep breath... sure that the maiden had left, she picked up the cup of coffee and gulped down the entire contents in the cup.Rubbing her palms over her face
NORAWhen Gavner told me that Horace had finally regained consciousness, I couldn't believe it.My jaw dropped as I stared at him.After waiting for so long, he finally woke up."I need to go and see him," I said to Gavner as I pushed the duvet away from me and stepped down from the bed.Gavner shook his head as he stretched his hand, trying to stop me, but I was going to consider anything he was going to say to me.The fact that I even forgot that Gavner was now my mate actually made me sick to the stomach... I didn't even get a chance to think about how he felt when I jumped down from that bed.Walking straight to the wardrobe, I pulled the handle open as I accessed the clothes neatly lined up on the hangers. Without wasting any more time, I quickly dragged out a short gown and put it on."It is necessary for you to go and see him," Gavner asked as he walked up to me, helping me zip up my dress.Trailing his fingers on my back as he gripped my waist slightly. Slowly, I turned around,
Candra was just analyzing how her day would go when she got a message that Horace demanded her presence at the hospital.Baffled, she gets to her feet as she mistakenly pushes the glass of wine to the floor.'Why would he send for me?' Candra asked herself as her heart began to thud fast in her chest.All she knew was that Horace was supposed to be dead... he wasn't supposed to even survive the accident, so how was he awake?How was he demanding her presence? Why was he there?Realizing how she was stuck on three men, including Marcel, whom she has been sneaking away from. Never in her life had she sneaked around in the castle, but now she is not just sneaking around because of one, but three.Knowing that she wasn't on Marcel's side again ever since Rodriguez asked her to move in with him. Marcel was furious, but she made sure he never got the chance to run into her in any way."Goddammit!" Candra screamed as she pushed everything on the vanity table to the floor.'Does he know about
NORAGrasping my shoulders, Gavner held me tight as he leaped into Doctor Charlie's office. I couldn't withstand the pain of what had happened... Not only did Horace push me away, he even tried to strangle me.All my life, I could swear that nothing like that had ever happened to me. I know I've been hurt many times, but at this level, I felt a piercing pain in my chest.A pain that couldn't be subsidedDid he push me away because we quarreled before he left?There were a lot of questions running through my mind, and I wasn't getting a straight answer.I was sick and tired of it. Feeling Gavner's breath on my neck made me wonder if he was aware of what Horace would do to me.Leaning closer to me from behind, she said, "You have to calm down and stop worrying too much... it's not good for your condition." He whispered into my ears as he dragged out a chair for me to sit on.As much as Gavner was right, how did he expect me not to think too much after what just happened?Horace clearly p
THIRD PERSON POVSitting in front of the steering wheel as Candra drove from the hospital to the castle with Horace sitting beside her.Her head is conflicted, as she has no idea what will go wrong the moment he gets to the castle.Rodriguez has no idea that Horace has regained consciousness, nor does she... if only Gavner had not called for her, she wouldn't be aware as well.She stared straight at the road while she drove, feeling every thud of her heartbeat in her head as she tried to maintain composure.'What do I do now?' Candra asked herself as she reduced her speed, hoping that it would take longer before she got home.She thought she'd be happy that Horace remembered her and not Nora, but it turned out to be the opposite because she was the one who plotted his almost-death accident.Imagining what would become of her the moment Horace realized that she was the one responsible for his predicament made her choke."Are you okay?" Candra tilted her head the moment she heard Horace
NORA"I haven't been seeing you lately... what's going on?" I asked Lilith as we strolled out of the castle gates.It had been a while since I saw her last, but I didn't bother because I knew too well that she had things going on in her life that she needed to take care of just like me.One thing I noticed was that she became more energetic than before. She told me she was busy cultivating, but I don't think cultivation did that.Biting on her lower lip as she felt a lump in her throat, she said, "Ambrose, he is like a father to me. He transferred all his powers to me because of what might happen in the future," she said calmly.Though she was calm, I knew she wasn't happy. It must have been something she didn't want but had no choice because eventually, it was still going to take place."Oh my!" A consoling sound left my lips as she nodded her head.I had no idea who Ambrose was because I had never met him, but I hoped he was fine wherever he was."How is he now?" I asked, feeling con
NORAMaking it a responsibility, myself and Gavner decided on our hands to make sure we always visited Evelyn and Nickolas.Even though I had no idea that Gavner was more dedicated than me, he always made sure Nickolas was doing fine and that Evelyn had everything she wanted.I was happy to see that Evelyn took Nickolas like her own child, and it just made me wonder if having Nickolas was her fate and that was why he was brought to her.Was the moon goddess aware that she was going to be an amazing mother to the little child? I found peace in my heart when I realized how loving she was to him.During our drive to see Nickolas, Gavner kept on humming beautiful sounds that made me feel at ease.Even though we discussed nothing much, he always knew how to make me feel good.Pulling my hand out of my jacket, I placed it on his arm, making him tilt his head, stare at me, and smile lovingly. It made my heart throb.I knew he was worried about Horace going back to the castle, but there was no
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