David pov.
“That hurt.” I muttered to myself as I leaned against the cold dungeon walls. These cells were colder and darker than the palace but with my wolf vision, I was able to see my surroundings. The cell was enough to fit in three or four inmates but there was just one chain on the wall. This cell was completely empty other than that. I suppose this was designed for the sole purpose of torturing their prisoners. The walls consisted of large bricks that seemed to have aged. I noticed small bugs and insects crawling across the floor and the walls. Some of them kept disappearing into small holes and cracks in the walls. The foul smell of the place, which possibly meant that this place had not been cleaned that often, made it difficult to breathe. I wrinkled my nose as I caught a whiff of a pungent smell.
“Is that wolfsbane I smell?” I asked Finn.
Carol pov I loved how the sparks exploded each time our skin contacted. It gave me a weird sensation each time. Those sparks would tingle, giving a completely new feeling of pleasure to me, something which I had never felt before. Something I was already in love with. It was like a drug. With each touch, it only got better. I kept yearning for more. And after that brief kiss, I felt as if I wanted more. If that was what a simple kiss could do, I wonder what our marks could do to us. I suppose we would be inseparable. Perhaps that was the whole reason why daddy wanted me to find my beloved. And maybe that was the reason that even after years my mother died, he just couldn’t find anyone else as a life partner. I snuggled into his chest and sighed in content. A small chuckle escaped my lips as I thought of how shocked he looked when I kissed him. He looked so cute and inn
Narrator Meanwhile down in the dungeon, David was left alone with Carol’s father, the vampire king. While the king contemplated on whether he really should talk to David, the last words his daughter left him with replayed in his mind. “Daddy. I love you so much. But.... David is my future. And if you speak with him, I’m sure that you will realise that he really is innocent. And if he suffers any more of those beatings, I promise you daddy, you will not see me again.” He could see how hurt and broken she looked. Her face, which was usually lively and joyful, was flushed and red with fury and the pain she felt from what had happened. She had tried her best to hold back her tears and sobs, which she had failed to hide from her father. “S...sire....” his thoughts were disturbed by
Narrator David stared at king Richard. He was not surprised. In fact, he would expect those elders to do something stupid like that. King Richard studied David’s demeanour and realised that his courage was not wavering. He stood tall and proud and stared right into his eyes. There was not even a hint of deception in David’s baby blue eyes. His mouth was paused in a grim line while his eyebrows were wrinkled together in a deep frown. He didn’t look like someone who would try to deceive anyone. He expected David to scream and deny the king’s allegations. He wanted to see him protest against the injustice he had faced. At least he thought that David would voice his rights when he was locked upBut none of that happened, the vampire king felt his anger slowly dissipate. He knew David was being patient. King Richard sighed and continued with his little speech.
David pov I followed Carol’s father out of the dungeons and towards the palace. Euphoric feelings were making my heart flutter. It felt so good to know that I was no longer a prisoner, after being confined unjustly. Yes, I was retrained just for a few hours. And they were only able to do that because I let them. I could have easily broken free from their dungeon easily but I didn’t want to. I may be a powerful lycan, but still, it was painful when I was being beaten up. I never thought that my beautiful little gem would feel those beatings. I will never let anyone beat me ever again. I don’t want her to feel any pain. I want her to be pampered. I want her to feel loved. Because she deserved all the good things in life. After I was forced to leave my pack, I would have led my life thinking that I would never be loved ever again. That I am not worthy of being wanted or affecti
Narrator Months passed by and things stayed the same for David. His life finally started to flourish with his being accepted into the vampire kingdom. Even back in the pack, life was going on as if nothing wrong had happened. Cade and Hailey continued being the appointed alpha and Luna of the pack. They had the utmost support of the elders since Hailey’s father was the high elder. They had practically no problems at all. Until Hailey started to feel Cade distancing himself from her. He started to not return from alpha duties until it was awfully late. And by the time he did come back, Hailey would be too tired. After all, she was the Luna of the pack and the duties of the Luna is not a simple thing. But then there came a day Hailey expected him to come back early. It was
Narrator Hailey lay beside Cade wide awake for a long time. She just couldn’t sleep. Different thoughts kept disturbing her until finally her eyes started to get too heavy for her keep them open. However, by that time it was already sunrise and Cade woke up to start his day shortly after. After giving a bored look to his chosen Luna who slept beside him, he freshened up and left. When Hailey woke up, it was already almost noon. Frantically looking around for any signs of Cade, she ran around the alpha quarters in her night gown and soon realised that it has been quiet some time since he left. She looked at the untouched table that she had set for last night. Her eyes stung with tears she remembered how eager she was for that night. She was longing for him to come and hopefully spend some time together. After all, the pack duties have caused them to spend fewer and fewer quality time together. However, it looks like that she was mistaken. Perhaps it was
Narrator Months passed by, and now David is fully accepted by the vampire community. They were fully aware of who he was. The commoners were faithful to the throne. And they trusted their superiors enough to accept their judgement without any hesitation. Even those who had tortured him had come to apologize and swear their loyalty to their ruler, who David gracefully forgave. They were grateful for that and swore to protect their future king and queen with their lives. Evan passed the test after his training sessions with flying colours and soon joined the army. He and Nolan were the most hard working youngsters among those who joined recently. King Richard knew that though David was young, he would have enough experience of fighting. After all, he was the reason they couldn’t defeat the werewolf army the first time they attacked.
Narrator In the pack, Hailey tried to carry on with her Luna duties. But she found it hard and boring. She soon started to lag behind her work and started to spend most of the time locked away in her room. She didn’t want to talk to anyone, she even stopped having her weekly gatherings with her closest friends or going shopping with them – something she really enjoyed. She rarely got out of the room, even to have food. She would rather order the food to be brought to her room. Literally, she started to avoid meeting others and started to live in solitude in her room. Cade continued to come home late and avoid talking with Hailey. Hailey would often stay awake for him, regardless of how late he came to sleep, but it didn’t make any difference for him. He would just say nothing and go to sleep and then wake up the next day to start his work. Hailey would cry to sleep every nig
Narrator. King Richard found himself on a strange land. There was greenery everywhere. However, he was certain that this wasn’t the forest that he grew up in. Definitely not the place where his clan was located. He started to look around for anything interesting. “Richard!” That voice shocked him beyond words. His heart skipped a beat as his breathing hitched. Can it be? Gasping, he turned in the direction of the voice, searching desperately for the owner of the voice. “Maria?” He called out hopefully. Is it possible that she was back? “Hey.” The voice called out once again. And this time, Richard found himself frozen on his spot. Slowly, a smile spread on his face. There,
King Richard pov. “Attention everyone! Princess Carol and Prince David!” The announcer announced into the microphone. Making all the guests turn towards the stage where I was waiting for them to come and sit on the throne. I smiled when I saw my little girl walk towards the stage, hand in hand with her beloved. Both of them, held their heads up high, their faces void of any emotions, though I knew that in their hearts, their feelings would be going haywire. After all, they were going to become the next power couple of the millennium. It meant that they would be the most powerful with the opal at their service, however, it also meant their lives would be filled with trials and hardships. Perhaps, lots and lots of wars and enemies too. But I knew they would make it t
Narrator By the time everything had settled and the civilians retreated back to their homes, it was almost sunrise, so they decided to stay in the pack house for the day. Nolan continued to think about Kat. Today was her birthday. And it was when she was supposed to find her beloved. However, that will have to wait. He couldn’t wait to touch her so that she would finally realise that he was the one she had been waiting for. He just couldn’t wait to go back. A group of wolves came to meet David, asking him to be their alpha. But David denied. He no longer had the desire to be their alpha. He wanted to be with Carol. The king cleared his throat, gaining their attention. “Actually you and Carol will be crowned king and queen of th
Narrator David walked in slowly, looking around the place he one lived in. The place that he grew up in. The place was still the same. The pack house was a huge place, consisting of a grand room and several rooms on each floor of the house. The kitchen and the living room would be on the ground floor. While the first floor consisted of the beta’s quarters, one part of it was used by the elders. The second floor had the high elder’s room and the top floor was specially for the alpha and Luna. A feeling of nostalgia washed over David as he ascended the grand staircase which was covered in red carpet. This was the same set of stairs he used to run up and down during his childhood. He used to play in the hallway with Cade, who used to be his best friend then. A sad smile curved his lips when remembered those days. When he reac
David pov “David!” I heard a voice that I thought I would never hear again. My gaze rested on Carol, my mate. The one who carried my mark. A small smile curved my lips as I gazed deep into her green orbs. My heart palpitated as our gazes met. Yes. This girl means the whole world to me now. She was the one who healed my broken heart. She was The one who showed me that I too was worthy of love. I smiled at her. However, her eyebrows were knitted in a deep frown. I knew she was looking at Hailey. “Who is that?” she questioned. I sighed and turned around. Hailey was staring at me with sad eyes. Before I could say anything, she ran up to me and halted right in front of me. 
Narrator Women and children started to run around, in fear. The elders and the warriors were quick to gather in front of the pack house. Cade was already barking away orders. Hailey too was trying her best to calm the elders and children down and lead them towards the basement of the pack house, where they would be the safest. Elder Barron too had to join the rest of the elders. Gerald also decided to help them. He now could use his powers to defend his pack. The opal will have to wait. Soon, the huge army of vampires invaded the pack, slashing their claws and crushing the bones of whoever attacked them. The strength of vampires were certainly not a match for the werewolves. The whole place was soon a blood bath and the warriors who attacked them were easily defeated. It was clear that the vampires were stronger than the werewolves, even in their wolf form. Cade fought with the elders, his father by his side. Gerald made sure that he had formed a prot
Narrator Women and children started to run around, in fear. The elders and the warriors were quick to gather in front of the pack house. Cade was already barking away orders. Hailey too was trying her best to calm the elders and children down and lead them towards the basement of the pack house, where they would be the safest. Elder Barron too had to join the rest of the elders. Gerald also decided to help them. He now could use his powers to defend his pack. The opal will have to wait. Soon, the huge army of vampires invaded the pack, slashing their claws and crushing the bones of whoever attacked them. The whole place was soon a blood bath and the warriors who attacked them were easily defeated. It was clear that the vampires were stronger than the werewolves, even in their wolf form.
Narrator David stormed all the way back to the palace. The news he had just heard was just too much for him. He couldn’t believe that the one who he thought he could trust had actually stabbed him in the back. “David! Wait up!” King Richard gasped as he ran after David. Taking deep breaths, David tried to calm himself down. He had to keep himself under control. He couldn’t lose it just because he found out the truth which was hidden from him the whole time. He turned around slowly and faced the mighty king. “Your beta?” he asked. “Yes. Your highness. My best friend’s father was my beta the whole time until Cade turned eighteen. He was my father’s beta too. I thought he was true and loyal to the pack the entire time. I had trusted
Narrator In the pack, Hailey tried to carry on with her Luna duties. But she found it hard and boring. She soon started to lag behind her work and started to spend most of the time locked away in her room. She didn’t want to talk to anyone, she even stopped having her weekly gatherings with her closest friends or going shopping with them – something she really enjoyed. She rarely got out of the room, even to have food. She would rather order the food to be brought to her room. Literally, she started to avoid meeting others and started to live in solitude in her room. Cade continued to come home late and avoid talking with Hailey. Hailey would often stay awake for him, regardless of how late he came to sleep, but it didn’t make any difference for him. He would just say nothing and go to sleep and then wake up the next day to start his work. Hailey would cry to sleep every nig