“Even so Philip, you shouldn't have fought with Big Brother out in the open, it just goes a long way to confirm you can not handle your temper”
“Big brother? Kurt you are the youngest and you dare address me by my name and my junior big brother?” It was not a secret Damon was his favorite brother despite the fact they shared different mothers, he had not been to the capital for a long time However, Kurt loved him the most.
“Philip, chill he is only a boy and knows nothing about the politics of the land”
“Edward I may know nothing about the politics of the land but am aware of the dignity of the royal household. And that should be your priority, it is no doubt your harlot of a mother would rather spend her time screwing a guard than teaching you how not to wash your dirty undies in public”
“you ……”’
“That's enough, You are brothers and as such you have to live and help each other. Damon, the slave….”’
“‘Father, she is my mate, she is going nowhere.” Damon could feel the piercing gaze of others penetrating through his flesh. “She will have to go through the initiation. Make preparations ready and a date will be announced for your wedding, keep in mind Queen Gertrude will stand in as your mother”’ Queen Gertrude is the first queen and mother to Philip and Calista. A concubine can not stand as a parent and only satisfy the king in bed. Damon knew the laws.
“I will love a quiet wedding, She will be returning to the border with me by nightfall” The king knew the words of his son were his bond. As the god of war, he alone holds military power all over the 7 regions and the Sea of Livingburg. ‘’She has to be trained to be royal, It is bad enough you are marrying a sacrificial lamb, dont make it worse’’
‘’You should be in the next clan, married, and in your husband's house. Calista, marriage is a lifetime commitment and not just spending and luxury, You have no say when men are talking, I will advise you to go judge cases in the clan over, this is no longer your home”’ Calista chewed her gums in anger. She could not say anything and neither did her father say a word in her defense, as always Damon and his siblings are given the golden spoon. She spun in her throne in joy knowing fully well her mother would never have them married.
“Dismiss”’ the king was led to his private chambers. Philip was the first to stand on his feet to retire to his mansion. “It seems someone is running away, a weak man can never rule over this kingdom.” Edwards's words were tuning, Philip knew better than to pay attention to him. His words were like daggers in his heart, if only he had not been born sickly, his younger brother would never have been the war god while he followed behind his father like a lamb dog desperately begging for recognition and love.
“Let go, I will see how Mother will approve of such a union, it will be over my dead body I call a slave, a sacrificial lamb princess”’
“‘Dont wish for the possible princess, who knows it might just happen”’ Edward was quick to remind her the man before she was no other than the God of war. He has been in battles and slaying is his usual habit without hesitation and reluctance.
Damon left his brothers taunting each other in the throne room. He had no interest in staying in the capital city. Wedding or not he was already her mate and as such will do everything for her. “Brother wait up” Kurt called from behind panting with his tongue out like that of a tired dog. “You should join me in the borders, you can barely run”
“Physical activities has never been my specialty” Kurt whined. He would rather have maids and guards run his errands for him while he ran behind the beautiful damsels of the capital especially those from the rich households were his specialty.
“Defending yourself should be your priority, You will be going with me today to the borders. it is an order,” Kurt could not say no to his brother.
Damon walked back to his mother's Mansion, The servants were all very happy to see him after so many years. He glanced around and could not see his mother or sister “In your chambers my prince” the head servant informed him. Damon ran up the stairs, he wanted to see his mother so much. The closer he got to the room, every memory of his childhood came back. He gently pushes the door, to find his mother attending to Seranda who is still unconscious.
“Mother” Damon called from behind, Queen Emma turned with a smile. It is been so many long teary nights of her not hearing this voice. It was hoarse but it felt the same as always, her little sweet boy who was taken in her arms and sent to be killed over in the borders. “How have you been?” Queen Emma asks as soon as Damon falls into his embrace. “All good Mom, all good” she heard him, looked at him with so much joy and admiration. “I am proud, you made me the proudest of all my mates and queens.”’
“Mom stop sounding like I am invincible, Did I make you proud all these years”’ Emery joked. She has been sneaking around the capital to see her brother over the years.
I woke up to so much noise, no…it was more of laughter and joy. It felt good to be surrounded with happiness for the first time in my life. I could see three people standing over me it came in a blur, they all moved around each saying something. I could not make out what they were saying as their lips all moved together. A lad reached out and touched my forehead tenderly, She looked elderly she turned to chart away with joy and a smile on their face. This could be the Land Beyond right? If this is it then I dont regret dying another time.
“Is this the land of Zeranda?”
They all looked at me with smiles. I could feel my body give away a satisfactory relief. He stood out, I have not had the privileged to see somany men in my short-lived lifetime, however, the man before me looked like a demi-God. his muscular physique and tempting eyes, he wore a white fur coat. A dagger resided on the left corner of his belt, but that did not scare me, I could feel the pressing urge of wanting to feel the knife. I must have been so focused on the knife that I gave away some strange emotions. His eyes were cold and warm I could see myself within them, it was a sense of warmth and ownership. I could feel my body heat up just staring at him. “Come on, stop staring at her like that brother, you will scare her” A young lady tossed his arms, playfully pushing him away from me. I didn't want him to leave, I felt a sense of connection with him, I tried opening my mouth but nothing came out. It felt more like my words were stuck behind my throat. I reached out my hands and h
My soul jumps out of my body. Damon sat in the dark end of the room watching the troops walk through from the giant windows, with a dagger in hand. He wore shorts made of fur and nothing and could see the lines and scars from war scattered all over his back and lower waist, his wounds were not all healed and traces of blood could be seen from the tips of a few cuts. “Is this the life I will live?” Damon turns towards me facing me with his clean chest. He had a scar just above his heart, I know he is the warlord not surprised by his wounds and all however he is royalty, he should be living in affluence and grace and let the people do the hard job. She knew some wealthy men stayed at the top and let the less privileged do the dirty work from the books she had the opportunity to read. “I will go in” I wasted no time in evaporating and condensing inside the bathroom. It had everything which makes me wonder when he had time to prepare. I had a long shower, I think I lasted in there for a
Third-person POV. The palace was quiet, aside from the frequent noise made by the servants as they cleaned, there was nothing else. Kurt was gone and while he was the chatterbox, no one else dared speak a word or make a sound. Philip walks into the quarters of his mother fuming in anger. He didn't like the idea of him staying behind while Damon and Kurt had to defend the country. He walks in on his mother and maids giving her a massage. ‘’Leave’’ he barged. Gertrude sighs in frustration. She did not like her son barging in on her, it irked her so much. ‘’What the hell, how many times would I have to ring it into your ears not to barge into my quarters like it belongs to you?’’ Philip sneered. He did not show any remorse nor was he willing to apologize. ‘’It's not like I haven't seen you and them bang you know. For fuck sake Mother are you even straight, wait I know the answer to that, you say you are straight but I walk in on you numerous times banging your maids or your guards,
Third person PovKate held onto the very little piece of clothing left of her dress, as she rushed out of Prince Philip's room barely able to cover herself with what she had in hand. The night it was, the castle was awfully quiet. Rushing into her room, she made sure to close the door as quietly as she could. The last thing she needed at this time was to have her roommates see her all worn out and smelling of sex. She quickly tossed the torn clothes into the trash grabbed a new set of clothes and dashed away to the bathroom. She spent hours in there brushing away his touch but it won't just go away. She wanted it gone, tears streaming down her puffy eyes as she rubbed even harder leaving behind red bruises over her skin. ‘’I don't want… I don't like them. How did I go from a maid to the worst thing ever? How can you hate me so much to gift him as a mate? They say, our mates are gifts to us, but mine is nothing but a curse. A curse I will gladly run away from. A curse if I want deat
Seranda's PovI tossed and turned before opening my eyes. The room was empty and his side of the bed was so cold, I could tell he was long gone. I haven't slept so well all my life. Sitting up, I just look around. I was too tense last night to take notice of my environment. Despite his very few taste in color, his combination of them made it so beautiful. ‘’My lady’’ I heard Sarah calling from the door. ‘’Come in’’ I ushered her in. I had no idea what was expected of me. ‘’Good morning my lady.. Hope you had a pleasant night?’’ Sarah asked, placing the tray of freshly baked bread accompanied with toast and a glass of wine on the table. ‘’Breakfast before bath or bath and then breakfast?’’ She asked me to pick out a dress from the massive wardrobe. I had nothing there that was mine. I could only wear his clothes and he was not of a petite figure as I am. ‘’Well I would love to have my bath first but I have nothing to wear”’ I tell Sarah, still seated on the bed. I could not leave
While I waited for the carriage to be ready, I decided to take a quick tour around the castle. Sarah did not leave my side, which was more of a relief. I was getting used to being treated nicely, I wanted to get to know so much and despite the mysteries that kept me awake, I still wanted to know how it felt to be loved and in love. As I navigated through the huge corridor, the wolf statues looked even more frightful from a close look.‘’The garden is up ahead, and while you can have a pick, the black roses are not allowed to be picked”’ Sarah warned as the garden came into view. I stopped paying attention allowing myself to get lost in the charms of the flowers scattered perfectly over vast land whose end could not be seen from where I stood. ‘’How long has he had it?’’ I walked over, the garden was beautiful and it held beautiful flowers. ‘’The lord personally took care of the garden during his teens. I don't know much but madam Grace often mentions it was the only source of joy he
“‘He hates liars the most, and I know he has a rule where cleanliness should be upheld firm. Unlike others, he is a man who likes it neat. Chef Leonard has mentioned a few times after he visited the barracks, just how much the Lord takes care of his men and makes sure their space and his are always neat and well kept.’’ Now talking about the barracks, I wanted to go there.Sarah and I navigated the huge ground of beautiful flowers. It was such a breathtaking sight, I did not feel like pathing with it anytime soon. How could I, when just being amidst the flowers, made me feel so free, the pains of the past could be forgotten even for just a second and my eyes venture into admiration. I walked with Sarah for some time. ‘’Does he eat everything?’’ I found myself asking. I wanted to know more about him and now was my chance. Grace did not seem like the type who would let loose and give me a little inforehere ass, Sarah was a blabla mouth and she was sure going to spill everything she know
Seranda’s Pov. my body shivered in fear with every word, the beast voiced out. I could not bring out its shape, everywhere was suddenly so dark, that I could barely see anything past my nose. The blazing red eyes filled with hunger, lust, and mischief look down at me. ‘’Please, I promise never to return if you let me go’’ who was I kidding? I was begging but something in me knew it was only getting whatever creature I was under its mercy excited. ‘’Why should I be a little wolf? I want him. It's been such a long time, years I have waited to have him, I have waited for years to have a moment as such. Yes he took mine and now I will take his but that is when he comes. So tell me how do I let you go?’’ His thrilling voice sent fear in every fiber buried deep within my bones. If fear was what I felt hearing him the first time, then panic, anxiety, gruesome fear was what I was feeling at this moment. I was not ready to die just yet. I could not breathe as his big strong hands shoved b
Unknown Pov. Clair storms into the room startling Kate Amnell who has been panicking trying to find her mistress. It was not common for Clair to have left without notice, but never had it been in the depths of the night and too without her carriage or favorite horse. “Get me water” she backed out orders almost immediately. Kate Amnell rushed to the kitchen fetching a bottle of water. Clair looked nothing like her previous self. The self-dignified lady, with ravishing beauty, but here she was covered in smelling mud and her hair nest for forest creatures. “Your father came calling my lady” Kate Amnell announced, trying hard not to displease her mistress. Clair was already in a foul mood and one wrong was all it takes to have her anger flying all over the place. “Prepare me a warm bath and the carriage, we depart for my father's mansion immediately” she instructed walking off to her chambers. Kate wasted no time in informing the other servants and hurrying up to help her mistress
Unknown Pov. The guards had all retired to the camp but no one was calm. Nathan and the others all paste around every eye staring towards the forest. Hours went by and nothing came forward. “Should we go after him? I am scared” Kurt walks up to Nathan and releases a weak smile. Kurt was proving brave, but deep down Nathan was aware he was only trying this hard. “We can't…come with me” Nathan goes ahead while Kurt follows behind trying hard to keep his legs from shaking as he hides his trembling hands. “We can't go after him” Nathan reveals as soon as they are in the comfort of the lord's tent. “We've not found Sister-in-law” Kurt whispers. The servants were all dismissed. “I know, but she is safe,” Nathan says placing a hand on Kurt's shoulders. “I know you feel bad, but your brother has everything covered. Now I want you to look into her servant..it may be a feeling but I do not feel so good about her."Kurt was taken aback by the sudden suggestion. Nathan was not the type to g
Unknown Pov. The water was suddenly too calm, the forest grew silent and the birds all seemed to have retired to their resting abode. “Something is coming,” the rogue leader says, staring around. “Don't be a baby, what could be coming? It's night and some creatures walk at night, get over it” Clair Anderson snaps. She was satisfied with the outcome of today's mission. “Your pay will be doubled and make sure not even a word. Else…” She hesitated a little, but the men did understand. A woman as powerful and influential as Clair was certainly not the type to mess around with. Not only was she willing to kill her opponents to reclaim hers, but she was more than willing to kill more to make sure the secret remains buried for life. “We better get out of here, the last I heard Damon is back” Clair announced walking away from the water. Shanon and Sharon had an emergency reason why they hurried home to attend to their father who requested their presence urgently. Clair walks into the w
Unknown Pov. Sarah walks back into the forest, searching hard for a way out. The northern forest wasn't chosen just for the lake in which they drowned her mistress. While it was filled with wild beasts and unclaimed wolves, it was the home harboring creatures deadly to werewolves. Sarah ran as fast as she could as the steps behind her became closer, she could feel it closing in on her the harder she ran. “I don't want to die just yet” was all she could murmur as she ran. Clair Anderson was not to be trusted. She had gotten orders to play along from home but now she feared her life to be in danger. “I shouldn't have trusted them” she laments in the dark. The moon was the only light guiding her as she bumped into countless trees running for her life. “Ranah… Ranah... I need you... I need you now” she called on to her wolf but the silence from the other end was all she got. It was not surprising. “You ought to be with me, you should be by my side and not fighting with me. What type
Unknown Pov. “My lady... My lady” Sarah, panicked voice gently stretched into Seranda’s ears waking her up from her painful sleep. Unlike the soft mattress and comfortable duvet with silk sheets her body has rather become acquainted with over the past few months, she was met with nothing but a hard surface. Seranda turns grumpily unable to move her hands and legs at will, her eyes quickly snap open staring at the men before her who hold a generous smug on their faces. “What do you want?” she asked, trying to feel her legs amidst the chains she was held on in. “Isn't that a dumb question to ask?” one of the men replied. He had a red cap over his head knitted out of wool. Seranda could tell just from their choice of clothes and smell they were not wolves from around. “You Are rogues” she stated the obvious fact making the men laugh in her face. “So what if we are slaves? You've got no right or status to request anything of us other than your death.” Seranda stares at the men, not
Unknown Pov. Kurt ran his way back to the camp, the voice he had heard was not very familiar making him even more worried. He was quick to head to the Lord's Tent but unlike the crowd he had expected, there were only omega and other staff going about their duties. “Has any of the ministers been here?” Kurt asked a passing maid who shook her head trembling at the urgency of the sudden interrogation. Kurt was not feared by most but not all. He was after all a royal prince and as such the servants did make sure not to step on his bad side. Rumores had it that all the princess did had a moment of weakness making their scariest beast come to life. “Who called on me?” he asked, but there was no answer. He walks around the tenth asking but like the very first, no one had an incline on what he was talking about. Kurt tried staying calm but the thought of Seranda being in danger came like a flash. “Oh no!!!” he half screamed dashing outside and running towards the direction they had set
Unknown Pov. It's been 4 weeks and Seranda was more familiar with her surroundings. Not only had Kurt been there to help and guide her all through, but the services and company of trusted men such as Nathan Lansfield had been of great help and well appreciated. Seranda walks out of the bathroom room with a towel tight around her upper chest, radiating the room with her beauty. Unlike the skinny young lady she had been a few months ago, she looked nothing like her previous self. Her slim and slender waist perfectly danced from one angle to another as she made her way to the closet. The towel covering her body falls to the ground revealing a very clean and scar-free skin. She looked nothing less than a runway model. Sarah walks in carrying a tray of freshly picked fruits served on a golden platter. “Why that?” Sarah asks her mistress, who tilts her head towards her, giving her a gentle smile before focusing back on her attire. With a satisfied smile, Seranda steps out of the room n
Unknown Pov. Prince Philip has not had a moment of rest, not only was every plan of his soiled but his mother was making no efforts in helping. He was tired, tired of waiting on her and tired of always having to go to her for help. “My prince” the guard greet as he makes his way into his mothers tenth. Unlike the usual scene of her having sex with her numerous partners, she was all alone. Prince Philip takes a quick glance around the empty room making sure he was not seeing things. “Well this isn't your usual '' he commented, catching his mothers attention. Queen Getrude signals him to sit on the sofa next to her which he obeys. “So to what do I owe a sound and peaceful environment?” Prince Philip asked, taunting his mother. “Have you found your mate?” “what?” Prince Philip almost had his tongue cut by his teeths. “Philip, you can't be crowned without a queen. I know your father has been but considering he has sons with mates and maybe soon to have children, they will be favor
Unknown POV. The news of the latest happenings in the dark mansion had long reached the ears in the capital. From within everyone couldn't keep their thoughts to themselves. Princess Emery walks into her mother's private chamber with her mate flowing right after her. “Stay here”’ she instructs her as they arrive at the door before walking in. “Mother” Princess Emery called out to her mother who was still in bed. The weather has not only been so cold lately but also heavy snow making movements restricted within the castle. “Hey baby… what brings you here so early?” Queen Emma asks to get up. Her servants were all out living alone with her daughter. “I am worried,” Princesse Emery says, sitting on the bed next to her mother. She was not only worried but scared at the same time. There was so much to be done yet so little. “What's wrong baby? You know Damon can take care of things right?” Princess Emery just sighs, laying her head on her mother's lap. “I did go back to the dark man