NORAI strode through the hallway, knocking before one of the maidens pushed the door open.The door creaked open as the maiden ushered me in.I took a deep breath and walked into Queen Shiba's chambers. Looking around the room, I sighted her sitting on a chair as she looked out the window.She turned around, her eyes met mine like she knew I was there or she was expecting me."Nora, I'm surprised to see you here," she said, her voice faint.I knew she was meant to be surprised because, ever since I stepped my feet into this castle, I have never stepped foot inside her chamber."Yes, my queen," I said, slightly bowing my head before her. "I wanted to visit and also know how you are fairing."I stood for a while before offering myself a chair and sitting, even though I was not comfortable.I had no idea why, but I felt great coming to see her. Ever since I came into the castle, I wasn't blind to notice that Queen Shiba and Gavner weren't on good terms with Queen Nadia and Horace.Mayb
HORACE"You didn't have to send Gavner out of the pack," Nadia said as she walked up to me. "What will people say about you?"I was furious at why everyone didn't want me to send Gavner away, and now they are upset.I am the alpha, and I have every right to do whatever I want and make any decision that seems best to suit me and whoever I am doing it for."I do not care about what they say as long as I'm still in that position.""I cared about what they said initially, and now I have to prove to them that I'm still capable of being alpha," I shot back at her as I sat on a chair.I felt like no one cared about me—understanding me was their problem.I have no idea why I am pushing myself to have a fight with Rodriguez when, deep down inside, I do not want to.I do not have to prove anything to anyone.It's been two weeks since I last spoke with Nora... she hadn't come to me, and it didn't bother me about speaking to her after all... I pissed her off.I sighed, my eyes burning in fury as
NORAThe early morning sun's rays filtered through the partially open curtains of a room.I stirred around, squinting my eyes tight as I forced myself to wake up, and suddenly my eyes fluttered open. I placed my hand on my chest as my heart beat fastened.My chest was rising and falling as I tried to calm myself down, reducing the pressure and grimacing at the painful stab in my chest. 'That is another hell of a dream!' I thought to myself as I rubbed my hands on my temple.Shoving my hands into my hair, I pushed back my locked, tousled hair behind my ears. I was drenched in sweat. I was literally struggling in that dream... I had explained it countless times to Lilith, and she kept on interpreting the same thing to me."Do not trust anyone." I could still hear her voice loud and clear in my head.These past few days, I've been having constant nightmares about the same thing happening to me.The same dragon is plunging his hands into me and ripping my heart apart. I panted, pushi
NORA I looked up at him, making sure that he wasn't snooping at me as I walked out of the water. His face wasn't familiar because I had never seen him here before, and I wondered what he was doing here. Well, I wouldn't blame him—everyone comes here... I made a mistake by taking off my dress. I looked down at my body as I quickly put on my dress... the burning had healed already. I was grateful for that. "Who are you?" I asked, struggling to zip up my gown. Slowly, he turned around, looking me in the eyes while I struggled to adjust my dress. "I could help if you want," he said, ignoring my question as he walked up to me. He placed his hands on my shoulders... his hands were hot. I had no idea if it was just a normal thing, but he was doing something to me, and I had no idea what it was he was doing, turning me around to face the water. He trailed his fingers down my spine, shutting my eyes tightly as he zipped up my gown. Quickly, my eyes shut open, and I turned around as I g
NORA "How is he doing?" I asked, staring at Nickolas as he slept peacefully. Watching his warm and trouble-free sleeping face gave me peace, making me wonder how my days were when I was a baby. My mind flashed back to Hernandez as I was worried, scared, and having doubts. What if he didn't lose his memory of what he saw, and what if he decides to tell on me? I knew for sure that it would cause a lot of chaos in the castle. It will be tagged as treason, and I didn't want to be part of any of that. If I can live a peaceful life, I want to live it for as long as I can. "He is fine... he's been doing fine, surprisingly. Even when he is away from his mother," Evelyn spilled out to me, and I was glad he was fine. I knew of some kids who couldn't live without their mother and struggled for as long as they could, and at the end of it all, they'd end up dying. "He has a strong spirit... I believe so." Evelyn added as she handed Nickolas over to me to cradle for the time being. At leas
VLADOne of the wizards, Lucius, had a scowl on his face. "A tribrid is in existence and we never heard of it... all we knew about it was the prophecy, and now we get an invitation from the vampires to come over here to rub heads together." His aura was towering and imposing, as he asked.It wasn't making sense to him, looking around the courtroom as the rest of his kind kept staring at themselves."We need not rub minds because I have spent my entire life waiting for the Tribrid and studying about the magic she bores, and my knowledge and strength are unrivaled," Lucius declared.Murmurings could be heard all over the courtroom as Rowena stood up, her regal demeanor and presence exuding a threatening aura."Lucius, you can't decide to have the tribrid to yourself... She has a life to live... Just like you claimed to be enlightened, you lack the compassion and reasoning to handle people, so tell me, how will you handle the Tribrid?"She continued, her face stern. "I, Rowena, know how
NORAI had just showered and stood in front of the mirror staring at my neck, wondering where the mark went. I wondered how Horace would react to it when he found out the mark was no longer there.I turned, staring at the door, when I heard a knock. Wondering who it was, I walked up to the wardrobe and took out a dress, quickly putting it on and packing my hair into a ponytail bun.I walked up to the door, taking a deep breath as I held the handle of the door, pushing it towards me as it creaked open. Raising my head, I squinted my brows, surprised at who I just saw."Luna Nora," Candra greeted, baring a smile on her face.I was confused about why she was right here in my chambers. At first, I thought she had missed her way and ended up in my room, but that wasn't the case. The way she called my name was unlike her.She meant to come here."Are you going to keep me standing here? You should let me in," she peeked.into my room.I had no idea what she was doing here, but I guess I have
NORA"That bitch thinks so low of me! Fuck you," Candra scowled as she stumped her foot on the floor, dusting her dress.She began to walk away but paused and said, "That lady with a cat... I haven't seen her before, and what is she doing with Nora?" She asked herself as she walked back to the entrance of my door, peeking and eavesdropping.~"Take a look at this," Lilith said, gesturing her palms towards me with a wide anda sincere smile plastered on her face as prominent lines found their way to her forehead."A compass?" I asked, not understanding what she meant."Of course, your mom's belongings finally blended into it, and it can help find her," Lilith explained as Zelda meowed.I couldn't believe what I was hearing... I could find my mom now. My heart couldn't contain the happiness spewing inside of me... I could feel tears welling up in my eyes, glittering."What are we waiting for? Let's leave now. I can't wait to see my mother... it hasbeen a long year." I could feel her ch
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