BLADE’S POVJust when I thought everything was finally getting better, a new obstacle just always managed to spring up.A hiss alongside a groan escaped my lips an uncountable amount of times as I walked back to my pack house signifying how distressed I was. I was pissed, mad, and annoyed at myself. Just when I thought I was pulling myself out of a problem, I’d managed to successfully land into another.A war. My pack was in no way prepared for a war and I had no idea what type of reactions the news would birth. We had enough soldiers to fight but a war like this was just totally unexpected.Not only was it unexpected, but it was also one I didn’t want. I was trying to look for a way to make things better between the wolves and vampires and there was no way in hell that getting into a war with them would bring the desired results. It was only going to fuelling the already existing hatred between the clans and if it gets out of hand, could result in conflicts way beyond both my and the
EVANORA’S POV“Let me go!”At my words, I yanked my arm away from my dad aggressively, immediately shooting him a glare. I had silently given in when the guards dragged me all the way from the woods back to the palace. However, I finally ran out of patience when I was transferred to my dad.I couldn’t say I was embarrassed as I had gotten more than used to my dad downgrading me in the presence of the guards but that night just felt different. With the prince gleaming by his side and guards keenly watching, he dragged me through the palace gates, up the stairs, and to his office.“You!” my dad yelled, pointing an accusing finger at me. “Do you not even think?!”“I do!” I yelled in an equally loud voice. “And that is why I know I do not want any of these. I have a mind of my own and I do not belong to you so stop treating me like I’m some object or toy to you. I have every night to my choices and wants.”“Of course,” he dramatically nodded his head. “After spending so much time with tha
EVANORA’S POVI spent hours curled up in a corner of my room, sobbing and allowing myself get drowned in a pool of my own thoughts.I couldn’t bring myself to be positive- all my thoughts circling around how all that happened was my fault. How I had brought so much chaos to Blade’s pack and though I hated to admit it, my coven too. My dad and the prince were also to blame but in the long run, it was all my fault.If only I had kept silent. If only I had managed to contain my anger. If only I didn’t provoke my dad and the Prince then my dad wouldn’t have angrily decided to wage war against Blade’s pack.Letting out a groan, I pulled my knees closer to me. As expected after hours of crying, I could feel a headache on its way. My body felt sore, my feet numb and definitely, my face was going to be bloated.With a sigh, I rose to my feet and drag myself to the bathroom. Glancing at my secret passageway and quickly dismissing thoughts of running away again, I moved towards the tap and turn
EVANORA’S POV“Don’t you guys seriously have anything better to do?”“No, Princess Evanora. The king has assigned escorting you as our job so we have nothing else to do but to escort you.”I let out a loud groan as I listened to the reply birthed from my useless question. Of course, what was I expecting? They had absolutely nothing else to do but escort me.I scoffed as I recalled their choice of words. Escort? How dare they call what they were doing to me escorting? I was tailed, followed, and treated no other than a prisoner.My dad never failed to surprise me though as not only did he have a new dozen guards follow me every day and everywhere, they were all under some spell that gave only him the power to compel them. Thus I was left with no choice but to have them go everywhere with me while I quietly did nothing but listen to their orders.“I’m heading to training now,” again, I uselessly spoke up. “You don’t have to follow me to training, do you?”I didn’t need to ask but I did
BLADE’S POV“Let’s take a five minutes break.”I watched sounds of pleasure erupt from the crowd of soldiers at my words as they all quickly dispersed. They were all obviously exhausted and so was I.We had all been training like maniacs ever since the night the vampire king declared war against us. We had no option but to slack and as a result, got used to pushing ourselves until we were at our limit.That morning was no different as we had started training as early as 6 am. It was going hectic as usual until I noticed how exhausted they all were and had no choice but to have us take a break.“No,” I said in a loud voice, changing my mind. “Let’s make that a fifteen minutes break.”Again, sounds of pleasure filled the air and I managed to smile at myself. They didn’t all deserve to train like crazy especially when it was for something so unavoidable yet caused by me.“I see you’re cutting them some slack,” Adam said, appearing out of nowhere to walk towards me. “Unfortunately I can’t
EVANORA’S POVI was woken up by the loud sound of fists angrily hitting the door, demanding a response. Slowly and sleepily, I got up and pulled open the door to reveal guards outside.“You are needed outside, Princess Evanora,” the guard coldly said. “Come with us.”“Fine,” I rolled my eyes. “I’ll be outside in a bit.”With a groan, I pulled the wooden door to give me a little privacy as I freshened up a little.Massaging my sore back, I headed to the bathroom and splashed water on my face from an old bucket. There was only so much comfort I got from staying in an old room after I rebelled and left my room for the Prince to enjoy. The bed was hard and uncomfortable, the sheets dirty and the water pressure was terrible.Accepting my fate, I got freshened up and changed into more comfortable clothes. I had no idea why I was needed outside but regardless I was going to be dressed the way I wanted. I couldn’t care less if I was to have an impromptu meeting with the Prince and then have m
EVANORA’S POVI remained in my position, watching the witch and my dad turn to face me. “You called for me.”They both looked surprised to see me, my dad’s expression quickly changing as he moved towards me to put his arms around me. “Yes, I did. We-”“Don’t touch me,” I cut him off, taking his arms off my shoulder. “You seem to have forgotten how things are between us. Say whatever you want to say without touching me.”“Of course,” he seemed a little hurt but I couldn’t care less. “A ritual would be taking place today. It’s a pre-wedding ritual in which the witch officially gives you her blessing.”“Yeah, I heard that already,” I replied to him, exchanging quick glances with the witch. “Say something else. I heard that part already.” “Evanora,” he let out a sigh. “Were you eavesdropping on our conversation?”“Eavesdropping isn’t really the appropriate word to use,” I rolled my eyes. “I didn’t want to be here. I was dragged here without my will and wasn’t told to close my ears or li
BLADE’S POVI let out a groan as I watched my alarm clock ring then moved towards it to turn it off.It was pointless to set an alarm as I pretty much spent the whole night awake. My sleeping schedule had become messed up ever since Evanora’s father waged war against us and became even worse after I met with her trainer.It drove me crazy to think that if nothing was done, in two weeks she’d be married to someone that wasn’t me. She’d become someone else’s wife and be his queen.I could barely bear the thought, not to talk of it happening. I wanted her to be mine and mine only. I wanted the whole world to know she belonged to me and vice versa but it was suddenly feeling like nothing but an empty dream.I had two things to stop- a wedding in two weeks and a war in a few days and I had absolutely no idea how to. Letting out a groan, I got up from my bed. I still had about an hour to get ready before training began for the day. As he had been for a couple of days, Adam was going to be