QUEEN SHIBAReturning from Horace's study room, I wondered where all of this mess started from and where it was leading.I knew this wasn't the end, because more was going to come.I wondered what audacity Horace had to send my son out of the pack just because his mate is close to Gavner.As for Shiba, she betrayed me by having an affair with Leonard, my mate.FLASHBACK"Ophelia, can you send this over to Alpha Leonard? He needs it urgently, and I am not feeling well enough to go there myself," I said to Ophelia as she nodded, carrying the box I handed over to her.She glimmered as she carried it.I wondered why she wasn't back yet... It's been more than two hours since I sent her to the Alpha.A few minutes later, she returned, her face all flushed up. "You wasted time, why?" I asked.Bowing her head slightly, she said, "I'm sorry, my lady, Alpha Leonard was in a meeting, so I had to wait till he was through. I handed it over to him in person because I thought that is what you would
QUEEN SHIBA"My queen, you sent for me," Angelica said as she stood by the lampstand beside my bed.I finally decided to use her to get what I wanted. She might be useless to my son, but she will never be useless to me."Yes, I did."I could see her shivering in fear, and I loved that she was scared of me. I had promised her that I would ruin her family if my son didn't get what I wanted for him in the end."Where were you all this time?" I asked as my lips curled up.I had not seen her around the castle for a while, and I wondered what she was up to."I was with my family... they needed my help with something."It pissed me off to see that she still had guts and to have the audacity to tell me that her family needed her help.Meanwhile, she made herself stuck with my son and isn't helping him in any way.Standing up from my bed, I walked up to her as she took some steps backward. I closed the little space between us as my hand flew directly to her face.She gasped as she propped her
Marcel stepped out of his car as he paced by the roadside. Placing his hand on his head, he looked devastated. Looking around as he waited for someone, it was already thirty minutes, yet there was no one going in his direction. "I'm sorry for the delay... something came up," a lady voiced out as Marcel turned around. He groaned, walking up to her and closing the space between them. "Why were you not time conscious?" "I hate it when a person doesn't keep to time... you should know that!" "I'm sorry," Candra apologized as she took steps backward, avoiding his feisty gaze. Stretching his hand towards her, he grabbed her neck, turned around quickly with the help of the vampire's speed, and pinned her to his car. "Why did you do otherwise? Why didn't you work according to plan?" he yelled as Candra held his hand, trying to pull it away. "Let me down... Let me down now!" she ordered, squinting her eyes and gasping for air, ignoring his questions. He had met Candra the night she was
EARLIERStanding head straight in front of Rodriguez's chamber door, Candra knocked a couple of times.After a whole lot of contemplation, she decided to get what she wanted by any means.When she heard from the mouths of the members of the pack that a maiden who was assumed to be dead returned with her two sons, claiming they were the sons of the Alpha, and the eldest wanted Horace to step down from his position,She found it amusing that she would have been the one with Horace, and if a situation like this came, she would have stood by him and made sure his position was not stripped from him.But now he has abandoned her for a low and classless girl who knows nothing about royalty.Though she found Rodriguez's demand daring, she still needed to give it a shot.'He must be waiting for me right now,' she said to herself as she raised her arm, staring at her wrist as she checked the time.She didn't want her only backup plan to be Marcel, though she had no idea how she said yes to him—
MATTEO"Matteo, we still can't get anything," Thorin reported. "There is no silver."After Thorin finally got to realize how much pain he caused me after the training, he felt deeply remorseful as he made up his mind to assist him in seizing all the items made of silver.Searching every nook and cranny in the pack without causing a rampage, I and the warriors went through every door.But to our utmost surprise, we couldn't find anything, not even a sword. We were utterly devastated. I was so tired and had no idea what to report to Horace.I had already told him that I was wounded with silver, and he gave his order, but now there is nothing to use as evidence, not even one."What do we do now?" Thorin asked as he stood by my side."We should wait for the rest... they might find something," I responded, still wondering how we couldn't find anything.Shortly after, a group of warriors walked up to us, looking tired and devastated as their faces wrinkled."What's the situation?" Thorin as
MATTEOI stood by the edge of the truck as I watched Lilith supervise the warriors while they gathered the silver weapons. I couldn't believe these weapons were all in the pack, while we wasted our time searching for them.I was grateful. Lilith decided to help, even though what I asked was something she wouldn't have done.Turning around, she gazed at me for a while before walking up. "I think someone is playing some kind of game," she said as she stood in front of me.I had thought as much because if it weren't for her magical energy, we wouldn't have gotten to know about it, and I would have been dead.I still owe her my life."Why do you say so?" I asked.I had my assumptions, but I wanted to hear what she had in mind as well. I felt she had more experience than I do because of how close Nora is with her.There is something about her."Is there an event coming up?" She asked, cocking my head. I tried to remember if there was something like that.I was so messed up and my brain was
NORAI just had lunch with Horace... it had been a while since we ate together, so I arranged that we try again today.Horace seemed to be in a hurry to leave as he rushed his lunch, picked up a wiper, cleaned his mouth, and stood up."I'm leaving," he said as I looked up at him, wondering why he wanted to leave so fast.It was unlike him... unless he was scared, I'd try to sink my canines into his flesh again.I nodded my head, picking up a glass of water. I gulped it down as I stood up and walked up to him.He looked surprised as he stared at me while I closed the distance between us. "Where are you going?" he asked."I'm leaving with you," I responded.He hesitated for a while. Turning around, I stared at some of the maids, ordering them to clear up the table."Lead the way," I said to Horace as he finally turned around, walking out of the door.I wasn't going to allow him to do whatever it was that he had in mind to do... I wouldn't let him stay away from me or avoid me.We are on
HORACEI couldn't believe what Matteo was speaking to me about right now—someone was bewitching things in my pack.And a witch helped him discover it... it was all so crazy."It might be connected to the upcoming fight between yourself and your brother," Matteo said as he scratched his head.All he was laying out was the point that Lilith had made to him. Matteo hopes I wasn't suspecting Lilith because she definitely wasn't the one."I've been trying my best to know what exactly is going on in this pack, yet I still do not know a thing," I said, shoving my hand into my hair."I have a suggestion," Matteo said as he closed the distance between us, turning around as he stared at the flowers.I wondered what it was he wanted to tell me. I have known Matteo for a very long time now, and I know that sound. When he sounds like that, I just know he wants to stop me from doing something."Go on, I'm all ears," I responded, my voice thinking with authority.I didn't want to sound harsh, but I
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