Zaikai It was finally the day of the execution, and I was relieved that this nightmare would be over. Zelda had been too preoccupied with all the preparations for the wedding which I was glad, I didn’t want her to worry or have to think about them and what they had done to her anymore. Her sister had been staying with us which meant I had ended up staying in my old quarters. Zelda couldn’t be happier having her here which is why I agreed to spend a few nights without her, reluctant as that made me, I couldn’t say no to her face the way her eyes shone with joy. I didn’t want to be selfish and take that away from her. So yeah, I had been staying elsewhere. Although I vowed this would be the last time. Carabella was going back home tomorrow, she was going to help Zelda smooth things for her family, I wasn’t sure what they would make of our situation. It was not uncommon for sex slaves to form attachments to their masters but rarely that went both ways. They either moved on or were kil
Zelda The second Zac got up to kill his brother his whole body changed. His broad shoulder taught the muscles rippling under his clothes. He excluded a power I hadn’t seen before, and I could feel my pussy clenching seeing his dominant side. Bella gripped my hand, I could still feel the pang of guilt towards the young girl that died because of me. perhaps it was my years in isolation, but I was not a killer, after spending so much time by myself and knowing the insanity that caused, the harm I couldn’t even bring myself to seek revenge once I got out, all I wanted was my freedom and to live. Now, my position as the future queen I knew I had to be strong, even if I would have preferred to pardon them, lower their status and rank but this. I could only imagine how the king must be feeling his son was going to die today, a spectacle in front of the whole kingdom. Zac looked back over his shoulder at me, and my breath hitched, he was so sexy. I could hear Bella talking but tuned her o
Zelda I awoke back in my bed my throat dry, my eyes still heavy as they took in the room. My body felt like it had been run down by a freight train, there was a deep ache between my thighs. I went to sit up when I felt a hand press back down on my shoulder. I turned seeing Zac’s face come into view. He had a concerned expression as he watched me, he stroked the hair from my face as he settled me back down on the pillow. ‘Careful love, you … you need to rest,’ he said as she watched me. ‘I’m thirsty,’ I croaked out, my hand when to my throat only it felt like lead. What was wrong with me. I looked back at him, he gave me a soft smile. ‘Zelda, do remember what happened?’ I shook my head. He paused frowning slightly I could feel my heart rate spike. Oh no please be nothing bad. ‘Zelda, after the execution vampires have an insatiable blood lust. Some counter it by killing more and drinking blood until they pass out, which is why father has strict rules about where vampires can hunt
Zaikai I had imprinted on her, I can’t believe I did that. It was incredibly stupid of me to lose control like that. I could have killed her! Fuck! Ever since that night I had watched her sleep, monitored her breathing patterns and listened to her heartbeat as if it was my lifeline. In truth it was. How could I have been so foolish. Imprinting is rare for vampires, I didn’t even think it was a possibility otherwise I would have sent her out the city to be safe from me. I knew the hunger for blood would be strong after the execution, but I was only imaging I would be a spectator. When my father had singled for my help, it was already too late. I couldn’t have let her go if I tried. The rush I felt after a killing, is like nothing else. The feeling only heightened as it was my brother. The sensation is like every single nerve ending is tingling all at once, your vision, smell and taste is sharper. Time is an illusion with a single moment feeling like an eternity and hours fly by in
Zaikai He pressed his lips together displeased with how things would be going. I held his eye contact trying to prove to him that I would be a good match for his daughter. Zelda released my hand swimming over to her father she gave him a big hug whispering something into his ear. His face betrayed a range of emotions before settling on sadness. I felt guilty her being with me would mean he would be losing his daughter, I prayed I would never have a daughter to experience the same feeling he had on his face now, he pulled her to him tightly holding on, before he too whispered something in her ear. They repeated this for a few moments before Zelda pulled back and turned to look at me. Her eyes watery but otherwise she held a smile on her face. ‘This is really what you want?’ he asked quietly but loud enough this time that I could hear over the waves of the water. Cadelina then embraced her daughter giving her a hug. Carabella looked at her father an uncertain look flashed on her face
My father clears his throat, eyes down cast as we wait for him to respond. A deep frown on his forehead as he stares at the table before his gaze rises falling on Lochlan. ‘Lochlan, I am truly sorry I was unaware of the complexity of the mate bond and the impact this has had on you pack, but it’s not a simple matter, there is a lot at stake and as much as I would like to issue freedom to all of those mates that are bought it’s not something we can change overnight,’ his voice firm as he holds Lochlan’s gaze. Lochlan’s eyes rapidly change from brown to green, his breath frantic, his claws and teeth extended, he’s on the verge of shifting and those stood next to him take a step back, werewolves are volatile creatures and if they shift too close to you the consequences can be fatal. ‘You’re going to regret this Zion!’ he bellows as he claws the end of the table. ‘You vampires are all the same, willing to sacrifice the rest of us for yourselves!’ his anger permeating the room. ‘Lochl
Zaikai I left with a mixture of emotions running through me, I was also annoyed at Maccario being on the high council he was going to be a thorn in my side. I could only begin to imagine what Valentin would now be thinking of me. I had planned to promise Zelda I would close the facilities, but my father was right, without them … it would mean our extinction. I sighed a headache forming as I made my way back to our quarters one thing I needed to know or feel reassured with was how Zelda felt about our first time being together. Lochlan had raised those ugly thoughts and I now couldn’t put them back, Maccario had heard as well so fuck knows what he would tell my future father-in-law. I entered the room seeing Zelda sat on the bed playing with her hair, she looked beautiful as always, my stomach knotted feeling guilty once more will I ever not be responsible for causing her pain. ‘Zac are you ok?’ she asked a concerned expression on her face, I really didn’t deserve her. ‘Love, I …
Zelda Dinner was over and I had said goodbye to my parents they would be returning in the morning for the ceremony. It was weird to think how in one day I would be married. The evening had actually gone well after everything. It was so nice just being surrounded by my family. Even Zion was chatty having warmed up to me. I knew it was what he needed after the death of his youngest son. Even if he deserved it, its always hard losing a child. My hand rested on my stomach a small bump was beginning to form. I sighed with contentment, as I thought about mine and Zac’s baby, wondering what they would be like and who they grew up to become. I felt sorry for Zion as I rested my hand where my baby lay, even now despite who they turned out to be, I don’t think I could kill them. I was staying in another side of the castle a large suite with Carabella and Selena, I wanted them to bond, they had already met but this desire to have all those I love and care for get on as well would be the cher