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NYLAI watched as Alpha Grant exits the castle, my mouth grew bitter on the thought of him going on a journey for a mere corpse, just because Adaline still breathes doesn’t mean she has a reason to be kept alive. For goodness sake it has been a month, no person should be asleep for that long and instead of Alpha Grant to appear by my side tonight at the ball, he’s busy looking for an antitode.My leg violently collides against the stool that held a vase in place, Cortia stood next to me as the vase shatters into smatterings. My eyes lock with her, then I remember the heinous crap Penelope had revealed to him.“Have you heard word from captain Daniel?” she avoids my gaze, everyone has avoid such conversation with her even my mother.“Did he know about Penelope’s pregnancy? That’s why he ran away?” she still avoided my gaze but I could tell the tears dripping down her cheeks. I sighed in frustration, the ball was in an hour, my husband isn’t available and my royal guard is nowhere to be
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ADALINEThe last thing I saw before everything went blank was Alpha Grant holding my beating heart in his hand. I never thought I would see a heart pumping and beating. But I never would have fathom I would slip into unexplainable slumber in a month. All this time I thought I was dead, I saw was darkness and in a split second I woke up to a maid and Theodore by my side. It felt like a short moment but it was chilling then Theodore told me I was asleep for the entire time.A few hours passed and Camila and Grant heard the proposed goodnews of my awakening, Camila immediately paid me a visit but Grant had refused to see me, I did not really care or so I thought. I was a bit scared of him ripping my heart out even though I knew it was Hazem, it was just hard mirroring that fact. But at least he could have sent a letter or something or at least briefly met with me.The next day had come and the entire castle staff was busy preparing for Alpha Grant returning to Hazem with Nyla and I. A fe
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NYLAPenelope wasn’t a lot of things or maybe I didn’t pay enough attention to her, her parents brought her over at a party my parents hosted and ever since we were inseparable. It’s pathetic to say she was my first friend. We always did what I wanted well that’s until Melanie came along. Father introduced me to her to please her father, Lord Thompson.Melanie, apart from her father’s position wasn’t proud, the first time I met her she was just this sweet wallflower. Honestly I was surprised, if my father had the fate of Peralez in his grasps, I wouldn’t be as docile as Melanie but then again, lord Thompson was rather strict with his children, so it would be odd for any of them to act out.When Melanie appeared, I could tell there was a shift, I often babied Melanie to a degree and then Penelope would act out to get my attention. It wasn’t in anyway childish, they didn’t act like babies. They fought for my attention, complimenting me at my many dresses, inflate my ego so high to the r
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ADALINEMy ears rang at the urgent news, it was almost deafening to say the the least. Grant squeezed my hand, caressing it even while my other hand hovers over my stomach. Anxiety consumed me, making it hard to focus, breathe, and think clearly.It was obvious I was going to fall pregnant but for goodness sake I just woke up from a mysterious slumber, I could barely walk and if things didn't get better, a war is just waiting to happen. I suck in my breath, trying in examine the news, tears of joy well up my eyes and then without patience distress wipes the joy from my face."Why is my child dying?" I asked the physician who looked like he didn't even know the answer. My heart broke, I can't be dealing with this now, I just can't.I began sobbing, retreating to Grant's embrace as he runs his palm down my tense back, it relaxes but it still lingered with a bit of apprehension."Is it because she was in slumber or she's weak?" Hazem asked and i immediately felt more guilty. I probably
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CAMILA"Eat your food." My mother demanded clearing her throat."The both of you." She immediately order Melanie and I. Ever since we were pulled from our duties as hand maidens. We have been holed up at home. We were ordered not to leave the house and to solidify my father's orders, we received news that Penelope Ekalot was almost bled to death.I could count on one person to release such rage, it was obviously Nyla. Because of her careless actions I don't think I can even leave this damn cage.Normally I don't mind having the house all to myself but i had Melanie disturbing my peace. All she ever talked about was Nyla and it was making me rancid to the point I could gag at how much she worshipped and defended Nyla.Mother made us have breakfast. Tonight was the last meeting before we know Peralez's fate. I couldn't get my self to eat knowing my father was initiating a war. You can argue he gave the royal family options, they get to choose the death of Nyla or a bloody war. Knowing t
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NYLA"My Luna." A few maids bow before me as I trail down the castle halls. I noticed the number of help had reduced. I reduce my pacing and stopped close to a window. Outside was Adaline and a figure in a cloak. Today was set for Alpha Grant to go for Hazem but then my mother died. The journey has been postponed till further notice and apparently my mother's family from the kingdom of Cerso would be taking her body and lay it to rest in Cerso.My eyes instinctively watch as the person in the cloak, her hair stuck out and instantly I could tell who it was. I grew uninterested and moved past the window. News finally got to me, that Adaline was pregnant, I'm sure Alpha Grant didn't want it spreading but the walls have ears and the maids have mouths.The child is dying anyway, if the goddess is on my side it might end up a miscarriage it seems.I grew bored strolling down the halls, a maid walks up to me and bows. "Lady Melanie Thompson wishes to see you." I nodded, strolling behind the
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ADALINEEyes of all kind stuck to me, I remain sat reading a pamphlet of a newspaper. My eyes easily bounced back and forth from the lingering eyes and to my paper. I didn't really want to be in the open since I'm much of a sub topic in the empire. I was meeting Camila out in the open since her father doesn't want her close to me. I predicted she would be late and wondered how she would lose her guards. Unlike me, I had twenty of them disguised in the open, that's why I was bold enough to be here.My eyes darted to a noble lady, she immediately tore her gaze away from me and turns to her friends."It's really true." I hear indistinct chatter bouncing back and forth as a few noble ladies walked past me. Ever since the empress died a rumor spread that Nyla has been dying her hair purple with magic and that I originally bore the trademark of Peralez. I propose it's more than a rumor since it's been published in the gossip column of every newspaper.It's odd really, when my hair was bru
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ADALINE The pressure that built up had disappeared. And immediately my mouth went bitter. I could not make Camila my lady in waiting, her father refused but here my father is, taking advantage of the situation."Aren't there talks that she would be married to some Marquis in Cerso?" I asked my father who avoided my very gaze. "Change of plans." Father pauses picking up a half empty cup of sake as he proceeds to chug it down. "The Marquis is asking for the most unreasonable things even though we've come to a conclusion. It's better to have her serve you as a hand maiden. I rather focus on Lord Thompson's demands tham the Marquis." Father stated. It made sense really, father has dragged the royal name to the mud and everyone respects Lord Thompson. Marrying off Melanie to him would build the trust of the people back to the royal family and unfortunately my father will just be a mere puppet in the Duke's palm."I will grant your request father, that's if you can convince Lord Thompso
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CAMILAMy eyes opened slowly until it was wide. My eyes searched the white familiar ceiling of my bedroom. I toss and turn into the warmth feeling of my bed until I realized she immediately got up.My head turns and my body checks my garment tossing away the blanket.Instantly I remember everything but where is Theodore and Adaline?I got up from my bed, a gut feeling already forming in my stomach, and it wasn't exactly like butterflies it was heavy.How long had I slept and what exactly happened to Adaline and Theodore.Everything pointed back at one person and that is my father.Either way I needed to find the two of them quick and teleport back to Hazem.I quickly changed into my new pair of clothes packing in a small bag and head out of my room.Swiping the door open, two maids stood before me with a heap of clothes in their grasps."Lady Camila, you're awake." They both dropped the white linen, and my hand quickly found it's way to their mouths.I widened my eyes with the very in
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NYLAMy legs crossed after each other with a wide smile.Right in the middle, where Alpha Grant's bed resided I sat on the soft cushion with a wide smirk resting on my lips.I was buck naked, my hands behind my back as I count in seconds for Alpha Grant to return to his room. My clothes were abandoned to a corner of the room and the moon shone bestow me, endowing I and the room in it's light.For once, my blonde hair seems be of make good use as they glistened under the moonlight, emanating the folktales of an actual goddess.With purple hair or not, I was emanating that glory and I could not help feeling myself.I yawned, I don't know how long it's been since I made the bedsheets. Took of my clothes as the thought finally sparked to me in boredom.A man was a man, as long as you appeared naked before them they would humbly tuck in their tails at the sight of you.It also encouraged me to take off my clothes, convincing me my plan will work better with Alpha Grant if I appeared nude.
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NYLAThis was my time to strike, Adaline and her band of mischief are supposedly missing and the last place they were seen was at Julian's Blackwood. Mr Blackwood claimed that Adaline didn't visit him and so rumor has spread in the kingdom that the empress has ran away.Camila and Theodore are wanted for kidnapping the empress and if not kidnap, soliciting a runaway.I was next in charge since Camila wasn't around. I was ordering everyone I could order back and forth like it's supposed to be, soon I would be ruling over everyone in this insufferable kingdom.I walked down the hallway with a wide smile on my lips as the maids all bow down. My eyes glimmer in excitement, catching a glimpse of Alpha Grant walking towards me. It's been four days, just four days and underneath his eyes seemed to have worsened.Behind him was lady Georgiana who trailed behind him. Ever since Theodore was gone she's been at the castle taking over some of Theodore's duties. I suspect she's doing more behind
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ADALINEMy eyes stuck to the bowl that the maid had placed in front of me, normally i would immediatly chugg the food down my throat but i could not even find the energy to even eat. i felt all eyes stare at me. The eyes of the maids, the eyes of Lord and Lady Thompson as well as Theodore and Melanie who just arrived at the table not too long ago. Theodore gets up from his seat, apologising to everyone in the table and immediately reaches for my plate. My eyes darts towards to him as i understand his mission. His spoon carries a spoonful of my food as he slurps the warm porridge. My eyes focused on his throat as his adam's apple bobs back and forth on swallowing. His tongue swirls round his entire mouth as he passes the food back to me. I felt even emabarassed, a small chuckle escaped from Melanie's lips, all attention moved towards her as she takes a spoonful as well."The food was already tasted. Although i can relate to the empress's concern." Melanie chuckled, her eyes wide with
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ADALINE"I want your blood." Daemon revealed. I was expecting an audience with Grant, for me to leave Grant or some petty nonsense of sort. I turn my attention to Camila hoping she would give me some insight but her shrug was a harsh slap to the face. Camila was a witch not some woman of foresight.A small foglike gasp escape my lips, coherently I shot daggers at Daemon as he smirked at me."I-I mean, what exactly do you plan to use my blood for?" I stuttered, trying to keep my voice steady as I spoke. Daemon, or Julian, or whatever his name was, burst into a fit of laughter, his eyes gleaming with amusement."Demons need blood to maintain the form they possess," he revealed, his voice dripping with a sly, otherworldly charm. "You don't think I'm actually stuck in this body, do you?" He chuckled, his shoulders shaking with mirth."You did the same with the knight who killed my child," I spat, my voice venomous with accusation. I was seething with anger, refusing to let him gloss over
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ADALINE Camila's face grew with concern, her eyes sukken and her brows droopy. I may have mistaken the look on her face to that of someone who might be sleepy but it's been bothering me for a while. Camila would always defend Grant whenever I utter a single distaste about him. My concern didn't stem from their closeness it was inevitable, they must have bonded during my absence in slumber. But why did Camila suggest the ring? What is this talks about demons? I had only told her about my dreams relative to the mishap that had happen recently. It cannot just be merely a coincidence. "Camila." I clicked my tongue, swallowing my saliva. "Why is the Hazem ring so important?" My question threw her off, her eyes wondering the entire room but my face. Worry grew, her eyes widened and her nose seemed to scrunch upward a bit. Then her face relaxed but her eyes still simmered in concern. "Once you get the ring you will surely understand my Luna." Camila said, extending her hands as t
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NYLAThe night had turned into a disaster, a far cry from the triumph I had in mind. I had dressed exactly like Adaline, down to the last detail, hoping to provoke a reaction from Grant. But he had barely even noticed me, his indifference a slap in the face. And to make matters worse, the noble ladies who had once fawned over me had switched allegiance to Adaline, openly mocking me with their snickers and whispers.I seethed with anger and humiliation as I made my way out of the auction, my eyes scanning the crowd for a target for my frustration. That's when I bumped into a tall, manly figure, his broad shoulders and chiseled frame making my heart skip a beat. For a moment, I forgot about my anger, my gaze locked onto the mystery man's masked face, wondering if he might be handsome underneath.But before I could even open my mouth to lash out, he walked past me like I didn't exist. The dismissal stung, and I felt my anger and hurt boil over. This was Adaline's fault, he must have seen
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GRANT The Hazem ring was an heirloom gifted to my mother by my father. Most stories going about the ring claims you can use it to see Demons. That ring was just my mother's wedding band. So I don't understand how someone could spend that much on it for a bit."Didn't I give you the ring to rid off years ago?" I frowned at Georgiana as she scoffed. "Maybe I was holding on to it as a sign of our friendship, you ungrateful bastard." I will never hear the end of it now."And you think to finally poach it off now?" I asked shaking my head in disappointment."Maybe it's some sort of sign your highness. Even your wife seemed interested in the rumors of the ring." I looked over to where she was sat with Camila who I finally caught staring back at me as if she's been waiting for our eyes to meet."The ring." She mouths pointing at Adaline and turns the moment the message was delivered."Great, your baseless rumors seemed to have caught the interest of my wife." I groaned thinking of how I wou
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ADALINE The entire room remained silent, I froze as if any step I took might have led to my impending doom.Nyla froze as well, her expression unreadable of what she would do next."Stay away from me." I warned her as the mummurs ensue. It didn't matter if everyone here spoke bad about me, if they see it fit for Nyla to joke about the loss about my child I didn't need their admirations. It felt as if every single thing I tried to do was set to fail in the first place, why was I willingly walking into a trap?"Lady Nyla, that's too harsh, don't you think?" Camila interjected, her voice laced with a mix of concern and warning. But I was beyond reasoning, my anger and hurt boiling over like a pot about to overflow.Before Camila could continue, I raised my hand, my eyes flashing with a fierce intensity. "Enough, Camila. I don't need your protection." My voice was low and even, but the rage burning within me was palpable.But Camila was just getting started. Her eyes blazed with a fierce
