Emperor Zeonen was furious. His blue eyes glowed with a brutal gleam, promising to rain death and terror if anyone so much as said another word. His silver hair grew longer, swaying on an unnatural wind as his nails extended into razor-sharp claws, and his canines protruded into deadly fangs. The savage and ruthless aura flowing from his body suffocated, suppressed, and bent the crowd on their knees. Horror and fear marred everyone's faces, their bodies shaking with fierce tremors, teeth grinding against each other as blood leaked from their nose and ears.In a single instant, the high-ranking beasts saw their life flash before their eyes."Ze...Zeonen..." Eradine's heart withered in anguish.The man she loved...to protect another...had her bend on her knees.What could be more devastating and heartbreaking than witnessing your beloved treat another woman so preciously, so fondly, when he wouldn't spare you even an act of concern?Eradine could swear that no pain or sorrow could be a
Cold sweat drenched his back. Was this a threat? Elder Fin couldn't help but shiver when he recalled the earlier suffocating pressure. He was walking on pins and needles to nail the coffin on a corpse that should've been buried 18 years ago.If only Alpha Raguor had successfully completed the mission, then he wouldn't be in this situation today."Elder Fin, what do you think? Have I grown weak to be spellbound by a mere potion?" The Emperor continued.The crowd fidgeted, rubbing their arms and shifting in their seats like caged beasts as the rising tension in the air evoked anxiety and trepidation in their hearts.It wasn't that they had forgotten their Lykan Emperor's immunity to potions and spells, but that the possibility of him being under a spell was more acceptable than the lykan claiming a true mate.After all, who would be uncomfortable with the presence of an all-powerful beast looming over their heads? The one shortcoming of the lykan that comforted them and made them feel su
"Ze...Zeonen, you're telling me to forfeit my title and relinquish the position of Queen of the East?""Are you unwilling? Seeing your stubborn determination to become my Empress, I am under the impression that you don't want to become a second wife. Why? Am I wrong?"An uncomfortable silence settled over the crowd. The Emperor's marital affair concerned the welfare and prosperity of the Empire, but the elders, prominent families, representatives, and affluent families had no say in the matter.As the Mother figure of the werewolves and female leader of the different races, the Empress oversaw the well-being and happiness of those living in the Eastern Empire.She made sure females were protected and, the orphanages, sick, disabled, and poor members of the various packs were safe and taken good care of.However, that wasn't the Empress's only role. As the wife of the Emperor, keeping the Lykan happy and sane so he could successfully run the empire was her responsibility as well.There
Yusria gasped and sprung up, greedily sucking in deep gasps of air. Her heart hammered in her chest, the stabbing pain blinding her vision as her wild, haunted eyes swept her surroundings.“I’m sorry…I’m sorry I ever loved you…” She resentfully hissed.Tears of grief, despair, and immense hatred streamed down her face as she clutched her chest in an attempt to suppress the deep anguish.Such gnawing and torturous agony, she wouldn’t wish it even on her worst enemy.And yet, her own husband and sister, the two individuals she most trusted and loved, graced her with such agony.Her selfless care, her unwavering trust, and her deep love for the two most important individuals in her life were rewarded with betrayal, torture, and tears of blood.Yusria waited for the pain to fade and her vision to darken. For the tormenting agony to end and blissful relief to settle in.After the numerous cuts and stabs, and the venomous poison forced down her throat, she had long lost any hope of survivin
After serving her adopted mother breakfast, Yusria worked late into the morning making breakfast for the rest of the pack. The chore was deemed lowly and only fit for Omegas. But as someone who had once lost the use of her right hand, Yusria enjoyed the task of chopping, cleaning, and stirring the pot, re-familiarizing herself with the use of her once abandoned hand. “Sigh. After three years of cradling a stump, I had almost forgotten what the use of a right hand felt like.” “What was that?” Selena’s sharp voice cut through her reverie and snapped her back to the present. Yusria slightly trembled before recalling she had been reborn. The influence the girl had on her did not fade even when she decided to emotionally distance herself from the Dimitri family. Emotionally and mentally until she departed from the Setting Dawn Pack. “Nothing. To…today is your…coming of age ceremony, right? I was thinking…about what to…wear.” She stuttered. “Haha…! Selena, your sister is such a jok
Bridgette Hamilton was a simple-minded, love-struck fool. Her world revolved around Damon Iguste of the Dark Moon Pack.Every employee in the Moon branch company, wolf or human, seemed to be aware of this fact.Yusria was the only one blind to it in her previous life. Because of this, the bimbo-looking Megan and gigolo Jeffery made use of the fact that she was Alpha Damon’s secretary to instigate the simpleton and make her life at the Moon Electronics Company miserable.Even until the day she was fired and kicked out of the company on charges of stealing from the alpha, Yusria had no idea why the other woman hated her so much as to falsely accuse her of stealing.If it wasn’t for the fact that she planned to leave the Setting Dawn Pack and wanted to secure a source of income in a new city for herself, then she would’ve never accepted the offer of a recommendation from the other.And it was thanks to this that she finally saw through the masks of the so-called friends of Bridgette Hami
Alpha Damon was less than happy to receive the resignation letter from his secretary of two years. The female not only embarrassed him before his Beta but also had the guts to throw a resigning letter in his face when he hadn’t even punished her for her actions.But when he recalled Beta Hamilton’s words, his anger vanished, and he felt dismissing the female was perhaps for the best.She had nothing to offer. Instead, his image and reputation as Alpha of the Dark Moon Pack would be tarnished and shredded to pieces if neighboring packs found out his secretary was a wolf-less runt.A pretty secretary, no matter how tempting, wasn’t worth such an embarrassment.“Hmph! I didn’t plan to fire her after finding out about her inability to shift. But since she herself wants to quit, then who am I to stop her?” He coldly sneered.Within half an hour, Alpha Damon not only accepted Yusria’s resignation letter, but also processed her vacation and sick pay so she wouldn’t have any reason to return
The wind whistled in her ears, the chilly breeze stinging her eyes as she blindly dashed through the dark forest. Even in the shrouding darkness, the boiling excitement of the aroused males was palpable in the air, their unrestrained howls and snarls carrying anticipation and eagerness. Dry branches and twigs snapped under her feet, the sound barely concealed under the loud, frantic charge of the wolves audibly sniffing the air ahead of her. With over 13 unmated male wolves roaming the woods, their thick wolf scents swirling in the surroundings, it was both a night of great danger and a great opportunity for Yusria. “The Gammas must be taking part in the Mate Hunting Event as well.” It would explain the lack of action on their part even after the great ruckus the males raised in the woods. Their sharp hearing and impeccable sense of smell made them difficult to evade and perfect for their duty of patrolling the pack borders. Snap! Upon stepping on another twig, Yusria flinched
"Ze...Zeonen, you're telling me to forfeit my title and relinquish the position of Queen of the East?""Are you unwilling? Seeing your stubborn determination to become my Empress, I am under the impression that you don't want to become a second wife. Why? Am I wrong?"An uncomfortable silence settled over the crowd. The Emperor's marital affair concerned the welfare and prosperity of the Empire, but the elders, prominent families, representatives, and affluent families had no say in the matter.As the Mother figure of the werewolves and female leader of the different races, the Empress oversaw the well-being and happiness of those living in the Eastern Empire.She made sure females were protected and, the orphanages, sick, disabled, and poor members of the various packs were safe and taken good care of.However, that wasn't the Empress's only role. As the wife of the Emperor, keeping the Lykan happy and sane so he could successfully run the empire was her responsibility as well.There
Cold sweat drenched his back. Was this a threat? Elder Fin couldn't help but shiver when he recalled the earlier suffocating pressure. He was walking on pins and needles to nail the coffin on a corpse that should've been buried 18 years ago.If only Alpha Raguor had successfully completed the mission, then he wouldn't be in this situation today."Elder Fin, what do you think? Have I grown weak to be spellbound by a mere potion?" The Emperor continued.The crowd fidgeted, rubbing their arms and shifting in their seats like caged beasts as the rising tension in the air evoked anxiety and trepidation in their hearts.It wasn't that they had forgotten their Lykan Emperor's immunity to potions and spells, but that the possibility of him being under a spell was more acceptable than the lykan claiming a true mate.After all, who would be uncomfortable with the presence of an all-powerful beast looming over their heads? The one shortcoming of the lykan that comforted them and made them feel su
Emperor Zeonen was furious. His blue eyes glowed with a brutal gleam, promising to rain death and terror if anyone so much as said another word. His silver hair grew longer, swaying on an unnatural wind as his nails extended into razor-sharp claws, and his canines protruded into deadly fangs. The savage and ruthless aura flowing from his body suffocated, suppressed, and bent the crowd on their knees. Horror and fear marred everyone's faces, their bodies shaking with fierce tremors, teeth grinding against each other as blood leaked from their nose and ears.In a single instant, the high-ranking beasts saw their life flash before their eyes."Ze...Zeonen..." Eradine's heart withered in anguish.The man she loved...to protect another...had her bend on her knees.What could be more devastating and heartbreaking than witnessing your beloved treat another woman so preciously, so fondly, when he wouldn't spare you even an act of concern?Eradine could swear that no pain or sorrow could be a
The Meeting Hall, or in a way, the Lykan Emperor's royal court was a silver-green pavilion built outside the Crescent Palace under an enormous ancient tree. Brightly colored mushrooms entwined with green-blue vines acted as seats and fanned out around a silver-blue throne in the center of the pavilion.The gentle melody of flowing water reverberated in the background, occasionally interrupted by the soothing note of songbirds. At this moment, the elders of the Elders Council stood on the right side of the throne, while a group of distinguished individuals with intimidating auras stood on the right.A considerable distance away from these two groups were two more groups representing the different races. On the right stood a pixie with pink hair and shimmery dress, a brown-skinned dwarf clothed in animal skin, a skinny shapeshifter, and one omega and delta.While on the left was a group of beautiful dressed males and females. Their glittery wings, elongated ears, fangs, glowing skin, de
Elder Fin stepped out of the dark tunnel with hurried, frantic steps. "Assistant Hill, send a notice of summons to the Elders Council. I want to see them in the Chamber of Elders within half an hour!" He hollered towards the closed door. "Yes, Elder!" An aged voice replied and, soon, the faint sound of receding footsteps transmitted into the room as the assistant guarding the door left his post to carry out the elder's order. Elder Fin stood in front of the silver mirror in his room. The old cane in his hand glowed, and with a speed visible to the naked eye, his face warped and deformed, the mass of shaggy grey hair on his head lengthening and turning completely white. A few seconds later, the white-haired elder of the Elder Council left his mansion with firm, purposeful strides, and headed towards the Chamber of Elders on the west of the Crescent Palace. "Father, I can't, I won't become Zeonen's second wife! I am meant to be his empress! You...do something! Get the prominent fam
There is a thing lurking in the shadows, menacing, stalking, and preying on the creatures.It is not of this world and has been sealed here to obstruct the ascension of the old.Some invisible barrier still separated it from the dimension of magic, but the shields crumbled a little more every eclipse the sun embraced the moon, sundering it from the stars.It has forgotten its name. The horror and despair of months, or years, or eons of solitude in the darkness robbing it of such luxury.There is another world beyond the barrier. It is forced to participate in it by the being that sealed its fate.So it remained bound in chains and captive in a tiny cage of darkness, witnessing the passage of time and the slaughter of the cursed and the wail of the bereaved lover.There is a thing lurking in the shadows, menacing, stalking, and preying on the creatures. When the Lykan's mate appears, it shall meet its end.Elder Fin woke with a jolt, his breath coming out in rough, strangled gasps as h
Zeonen felt like he was hallucinating, hearing words that made no sense."You...what did you say?"As if oblivious to the rage brewing in the man's eyes, Yusria crossed her arms and sneered. "What? Did I stutter? Never mind. It's fine if you didn't hear me clearly the first time. I'm willing to repeat myself. Zeonen E Aahil, I do not want to be your Empress, because you are not my ideal husband. I'll be returning this to you." She took off the laurel crown and decisively stuffed it in his hands.The moment their hands touched, the star and crescent moon of the crown began to glow, releasing a resplendence of silver light into the room. Yusria was so shocked by the sudden change that she leaped back in fright.Da**! What was that? Did I cause it?The strange incidents happening to her had stopped since she entered the Crescent Empire. But Yusria wasn't naive enough to believe they had disappeared for good. In a small corner of her heart, she had a faint inkling that it was only a matte
Eradine raised her head and narrowed her eyes. "Are you pitying me? I don't need your pity. Just because Zeonen declared you his future Empress, it doesn't mean you've won! I've only lost a battle, the war has yet to be won." She growled unwaveringly. "I'm not pitying you. I'm sincerely apologizing for what happened tonight because it was wrong. You are hurt and in pain because of the Emperor's action. And for that, I'm sorry." 'What the he** is this situation!?' 'The woman who was chosen as the future Empress is apologizing and criticizing the Emperor for placing the crown on her head the way he did? And to the former Empress candidate in front of the Emperor's face?' 'Has the joy of effortlessly winning the crown sought by all she-wolves gotten to her head?' The spectators' minds swam with a million questions. They had already bowed their heads and witnessed the crowning of the future empress. Their fealty to the Emperor demanded they accept his every decision without question.
An explosion went off in Max's head. "Fu...future...empress..." The woman he wished to take home and mark as his mate was going to be the future empress of the Lykan Emperor.How was he going to overcome such adversity?"Lelius...Lelius...heh, she changed her surname." No longer would she be known as Yusria Dimitri, the adopted daughter of Beta Dimitri and Beatrice Vario. Adopted sister of Selena Dimitri.The wolf-less trash from the Setting Dawn Pack became Yusria Lelius, the future Empress of the Eastern Empire.At this realization, Selena felt a deep sense of loss. She and her adopted sister couldn't be called close. When Selena found out Maximilion Adonis was her true mate and her adopted sister was married to her man, feelings like dark anger, jealousy, and resentment had stretched their ugly claws into her heart.For a while before her sister's disappearance, Selena had resented Yusria with a vengeful edge. But even then, between the two of them, there was a connection, a bond.