Hello beloved readers, as of next month, I will always indicate any chapters that would be written in the author’s POV. I also want to make some of those chapters free to read, if I can, because they are special to me, and I want y’all to let me know what you think. I hope you enjoy reading. ^_*
“You promised the wizard would only take a little of my blood, but when you left, she ordered him to drain me.” Princess Lana hesitates for a moment before she points an accusatory finger directly at Sera.Alpha Damon’s penetrating gaze shifts and narrows on Sera as he processes Lana's acquisition. “Fetch me the wizard, right away!” He suddenly commands, and the madness in his voice sends an unsettling shiver down Serafina's spine.“Before you die, let me tell you a secret. I got to be Alpha Damon’s first mate because of your scent.” She recalls her taunting last words to the Red Pack Princess and she shivers as slowly rises from her seat.“You know I will never do that, Damon. We left immediately after taking a bit of her blood, “ Sera asserts confidently as she approaches the duo. She's aware that if Lana had overheard her last words, she would have confronted her by now. So, she stands her ground, prepared for whatever comes next.As Sera embraces the impending confrontation, her
Sera jolts awake, her chest heaving from the vivid nightmare's residue. “No... you can't do this... you're supposed to take only a tiny bit,” Lana's anguished plea echoes in her ear, and the surreal confrontation replays in her mind like a haunting reel.A desolate and somber air fills the room, memories of Alpha Damon tenderly embracing Lana while she sobs linger, shrouded in the ethereal glow of moonlight. Reality settles in and Sera grapples with the unsettling realization that it wasn't just a dream.She sighs exasperatedly, tossing and turning under her bed, her mind, burdened with worry and jealousy, denying her the solace of a peaceful night. Lohan's warning reverberates in Sera's mind: "He will abandon you, Sera. I propose we leave before he finds out about everything. Or he will kill us." With a sudden gasp, she wrenches herself away from the tangled bed sheets, the weight of the impending danger hitting her like a block of ice.“I won't allow him to abandon me. Ever.” she a
Lana“No, none of you is at fault. I pushed for the extraction of her blood, despite you saying it's unnecessary to rekindle our bond.” I repeat Alpha Damon's insensitive words after our intimate Dinner, then turn to Katarina with teary eyes and a puffy nose. My heart clutches with pain as I utter the most unbearable part that still lingers in my head. “If you wish to blame anyone, lay it on me.”“How could he make such a heartless remark after he believes you? Did you think he truly considered you may be telling the truth? I mean–”“I can sense that he does,” I interject, interrupting Katarina's words. I refuse to believe that he hadn't felt my pain after I poured my heart out to him.I want to believe that we've grown a bit closer after our interaction in the Hart family's front yard, but a part of my mind insists that I'm merely deceiving myself.“I don't know what to feel, Katie. I want to blame him, but I can't. I want to hate him, but it's impossible when all I can think about
Alpha Damon's fingers tighten slightly on Lana's arm as they step into the dimly lit stable. He takes a deep breath to inhale the scent of hay in the air, but what captures his senses is the sweet fragrance emanating from her.The confined space thickens the intensity of her scent, and it becomes stifling, fueling his arousal. To regain his composure, he quickly releases his hold on her.He casually leans against a stacked barrel, the ray of the sun accentuating the outlines of his chiseled features as Lana's curious eyes meet his penetrating gaze. “Why did you drag me here?” She raises a question directly, avoiding eye contact.Damon breaks the silence, his voice low and deliberate, “to talk.”Lana swallows nervously, her gaze wandering between horse gears and shadows dancing on the stable walls. “Talk about what?” She responds, attempting to conceal the tremor in her voice, but unexpectedly, she feels him drawing closer, his footsteps echoing in her ears.As Damon steps closer, Lana
The guard stationed before the Alpha’s chamber abruptly veers around, catching sight of a mysterious shadow rushing toward him. Before he can utter a question or sound an alarm, a sharp bite pierces into his neck, forcing him into a sudden, noiseless collapse.The figure attempts to slip into Damon's chamber, only to be halted by the unexpected resistance of a latched door. He whispers to himself in amusement. “Why station a guard after shutting the door? What a peculiar man.” He chuckles as he retrieves a small box from his inner pocket, and fetches out a slender pin. His fingers move with practiced precision, and he manipulates the pin into the tiny crevices of the lock. Shortly, a hushed prom between metal and mechanism ensues, and the pin coaxes the latch to surrender. As it turns, the door yields, and it swings open soundlessly. Startled by the noise, Sera awakens, and her hand instinctively reaches for her neck. She just had a very bad dream and the residue is still clinging
LanaWhen I get back to my room, my mind races back to the moments that led to this unsettledness in me. A guard rushed into the stables, shattering the moment once again. Panic etched across his face, and the urgency of the situation reflected as he closed in.“Alpha, a vampire breached the mansion and bit down on a fellow guard. He disappeared with Miss Sera," he reported urgently. Alpha Damon's gaze met mine, and a momentary storm brewed in his penetrating eyes. His cold gaze reminded me of the Alpha I was accustomed to, and fear tightened its grip on me. Just as panic threatened to consume me, he turned to address me. “Find Miss Hart and Isabella,” his deep voice, firm and unwavering. “Stay with them. I'll handle this.” The reassurance in his words battled against the apprehension in my heart, but in an instant, he was gone with the guard. The recollection sends shivers down my spine, and as I stand alone in my room, I begin to imagine if the vampire had done more than escap
Alpha Damon storms back into his mansion, with his dark amber eyes blazing with frustration. He has lost the trail of the vampire who escaped with Sera, and Lohan’s disappearance also intensifies his irritation. “Where’s Princess Lana, and the other girls?” He demands in his usual cold voice which sounds a little bit too intense because of his frustration.The guard beside him nervously informs. “She left the mansion with Miss Hart. But the little princess is asleep in her chamber.”Damon's temper flares at the information and he thunders. “Didn't I explicitly instruct you to keep them in the house? Considering the situation, how could you disregard my direct order?” His voice reverberates through the mansion, sending shivers down the lingering kids and guards.Fear etches on the guard’s face, “Alpha, I’m sorry. They left a short while ago.” He pleads for Damon’s understanding because he doesn't know how to tell him about the bribe he received in return. Struggling to restrain his a
“You never mentioned that it would lead to him going blind!” Serafina confronts the vampire, whose expression suggests he's not fond of her raising her voice.“Why would I disclose my plan to you? So you could spill it to him while you were intoxicated?” He glares at her before shifting his attention to the enigmatic figure seated in the only chair in the living room.“How long will he be blinded?” He demands, his frustration apparent in having to resort to such measures.The figure remains silent, his enigmatic eyes shifting between Sera and the vampire. “Did she genuinely spill everything to Alpha Damon while intoxicated? Or he forced her to speak?” He asks, his expression reflects disbelief, but as Sera avoids eye contact, he realizes she's guilty as charged.“Yes, she did. She told him about the blood ritual too. I can't believe she could be that foolish,” the vampire responds coldly. “[The one above] must not be aware of this problem, and we have to ensure the Blood Ritual procee