BLADE'S POVMy walk back to my pack land was slow, different thoughts clouding my mind. On one hand, Evanora's words echoed in my head about her wanting us to stop, and on the other, I kept on recalling how her body reacted to my touch.She obviously wanted me as much as I wanted her. She felt everything I felt too so just why did she want to end us?I did understand the part about her being scared. She was a human and everything must have still felt so new to her and I understood that. I was willing to give her more time to adapt and get used to everything so just why did she forget about all that and suggest ending us?I wanted her more than I'd ever wanted anything and just the thought of not having her with me broke my heart. I couldn't afford to let her go. If it was more time she needed, I could give it to her. If it was more space she needed, we could meet once every two weeks instead. I was willing to give it absolutely whatever it took to make sure she didn't leave me.She ju
EVANORA'S POV"Do you want more rice?"I looked up to meet my dad smiling at me and I shook my head, chuckling.We were just having breakfast but he was being unusually nice and though it felt good, it still felt weird. He helped me dish my meal, helped me with my cutlery, passed me a glass when I reached for one, and now, was asking me if I wanted more rice.For heaven's sake, I was barely done with the one on my plate."You're being weird, dad," I stared at him intently. "Why are you being all nice all of a sudden?""What? I'm not," he took a spoonful of his meal. "Whoa, look at you making it seem like I'm not naturally a nice person.""You are," I snickered. "But this is being extreme. It's not even my birthday, why are you treating me, especially all of a sudden?""Okay, you got me," he rested his hands on the dining table. "Maybe I was being a little too obvious.""Yes," I folded my arms. "Now tell me, what is it?""Nothing serious, actually," he laughed lightly. "I'm just feeli
EVANORA'S POV"Evanora."I curled my fingers around my hairbrush as I heard my name called, followed by a knock on the door. Quickly bringing my hair in place and giving myself a final look in the mirror, I got up from my dresser and walked towards my door."Come in, the door is open," I said out loud but still opened the door myself to reveal my dad standing outside. I wasn't expecting him and his presence took me by total surprise, causing a delay in my ushering for him to come in."I see you're up already," he said, taking a comfortable seat on my bed. "You look beautiful.""Dad," I laughed lightly at my plain jeans and t-shirt. "I'm just normally dressed for my training.""Oh?" He looked up to check me out again. "Are you heading somewhere?""I just said I was going for my training, dad.""I heard that, Evanora," he replied with a weird look in his eyes. "I'm just asking if you're heading somewhere else afterward."I swallowed. "What? No, I-""Child," he interrupted me then got on
EVANORA'S POVI didn't need to wait for much longer before I spotted him walking towards our spot, looking as dashing as ever. I immediately rose to my feet, my gaze stretching to meet his as I smiled. I returned the smile and as I did, but it was a sad smile. I watched him walk toward me with even quicker steps. As he was only a few meters away from me, he stretched his arms to pull me closer to him, getting rid of the distance between us with a hug."Evanora," he kissed my hair as he hugged me tightly. "I was so worried."I had about a dozen questions but instead, remained silent for the meanwhile, hugging him back and feeling the comfort of his arms. We remained in that position for a while before pulling away, his hands leaving my waist to cup my face.He looked directly into my eyes and I could see the worry he spoke about in them. He looked genuinely worried as he stared at me, making me feel delicate and precious."Are you okay?" I let out. "Did something happen?"In response
EVANORA'S POV"Do you have any idea how beautiful you are?"I snuggled closer to Blade and nodded. "Mhm mhm. You've told me at least a dozen times today."For like the dozenth time too, he kissed my forehead and replied. "You can't blame me. You really are beautiful."I giggled and wrapped my arms around him, feeling comfortable in the warmth as his arms sat comfortably around my waist. His fingers trailed my skin and brushed strands of my hair away while he showered my head and face with kisses.Wrapped around his arms felt so comforting I didn't want to get up.Even when I knew time was ticking and that, I needed to be back in the palace before they noticed I was gone.Maybe they might have noticed already considering how long we'd spent together but at least I needed to get back before it got too late.Biting my lip in regret, I wiggled myself out of his arms and sat up. On realizing my movements, he knitted his eyebrows and also sat up, obviously expecting an excuse from me."I ha
BLADE'S POVFive hours to go.Gradually, it turned to four hours more and then roughly three more hours.I paced around my room, anxiously glancing at the clock at intervals. I was going to be meeting Evanora in less than two hours and I literally couldn't wait.My whole day had gone like that. I spent it carrying out my normal Alpha duties with my attention divided the whole time. When she wasn't on my mind, the time was on my mind, and in the end, it drew me back to her.After leaving the pack meeting we had a few minutes ago, I immediately headed to my room to take a shower. I changed into fresh clothes, styled my hair, and resumed counting down the hours till the sunset."Blade."My room door was swung open to reveal Adam. I smiled and waved at him as he strolled in, replying to my smile with an awkward one."You seem to be in a good mood," he sat on my bed, peering at me. "Did something good happen?""No," I shook my head. "Nothing out of the blue.""Compared to you throughout th
EVANORA'S POV"Do you know how to swim?"I raised my head from Blade's chest to look at him. He still had his arms wrapped around my naked body as we sat, eyes looking directly at me. "Swim?""Yes," he nodded. "There's a pool close by so I was wondering if you wanted to swim. Just to feel a little relaxed."I smiled as I nodded in response. "Well, I can swim and I don't mind feeling a bit more relaxed."Though being wrapped around his arms felt comforting enough, I didn't mind going for a swim. I had decided to stay back a little longer so I might just as well enjoy my time to the fullest."Great then," he got up and lifted me as he did, carrying me bridal style. "Let's go then.""Blade!" I almost yelled, feeling his grip tighten around me. "Don't you think we should put our clothes on first?""No," he rubbed my back a little. "The pool isn't far from here so we'll just take a swim and come back here to get our clothes.""No," I held on to his shoulder, burning from embarrassment. "Le
"Princess Evanora."I froze as I heard my name get called. I was referred to as princess only by my father and the people who worked at the l palace.No, no.My breathing doubled and I feared turning to face who called me. I grabbed the hem of my dress, taking deep inhales and exhales at intervals.I had gotten into trouble and I knew it. My palms quickly became damp as I refused to move or even utter a single word in response."Princess Evanora."The voice had become clearer as whoever it was had moved even closer to me. I could literally feel him right behind me and as I shut my eyes, I immediately recognized the voice.My eyes flew open as I turned. I was right. It was him."Matthew," I breathed out, watching him stare at me. He was dressed differently and he looked exactly like the guards I'd spotted patrolling the woods."Princess Evanora," he repeated, this time with a light bow. "What are you doing here?""H-how are y-you here?" I tried to say but it came out in a stammer. "W-w
Three weeks later… “Evanora, would you at least have breakfast before you leave?” “For the hundredth time, dad, I can’t,” I replied my dad with a sigh. “I’ve spent a whole week here already. I need to return home.” Home. I smiled as the words escaped my lips. I could finally call Blade’s pack my home. I could finally proudly call myself a member of their pack. Not just as a regular member but as the Luna. I spent the past few weeks after our marriage shuffling between his pack and our coven. It was just as hectic as we imagined as I was constantly needed as Luna and at the same time, the vampire princess. The past week was the most hectic as I had to spend the whole week at our coven. There were tons of events I had to attend, and tons of matters to address and they just kept on increasing, everyone forgetting I was to be on my honeymoon after getting married in not the smoothest manner to the love of my life. It was finally going to pause though as after spending a week alone
BLADE’S POVWe literally ran back to the palace, the same thing evidently on both of our minds. Evanora. My Evanora. I couldn’t afford to lose her. I just couldn’t. Silently praying as I ran, I recalled the arrow hitting her right by her heart. Fear gripped me at the thought of her not being fine. She needed to stay strong. I needed her to. My breathing became heavier as I ran. Oddly, the palace seemed to be longer as after what seemed to be hours of running, we still hadn’t gotten there. After seeming like forever, we finally arrived at the palace. Side by side, we rushed towards the garden the ceremony was being held. Tearing through the crowd as we got there, we rushed towards the podium to see Evanora was no longer there. “Where’s she?!” I and the king asked in unison, the fear and worry evident in our voices. “Where is she?” “She’s in one of the tents with the witch.” Mumbling our thanks, we rushed towards the tent pointed at. Taking the lead, I ran and on getting to the
BLADE’S POV“Evanora!” My yell was the loudest it had ever been as I rushed towards her, watching her slump onto the ground. No, no. I shook my head. It couldn’t be happening. I felt my whole world shatter to the ground as she slumped in front of me. We were about to get married. We were about to go through the last ritual so it made no sense she was suddenly shot by an arrow.“Evanora,” I cried out to her, holding her close to me. I stared at her in horror, watching blood pour off her chest. Whoever shot her must have practiced well enough as the arrow hit her right by her heart. “No, Evanora. Please stay with me.”The whole crowd was thrown into a frenzy. It was too terrifying to be true. Not only had someone dared to shoot the princess, but they had also dared to do it at t her wedding. Holding her close to me, I was suddenly consumed by rage. How dare whoever it was trying to hurt her? Swearing on my life, I vowed silently to find whoever it was and have him or have to feel th
EVANORA’S POV A smile appeared on my face as I stared at my reflection in the mirror. It was finally the day. The day I spent the past week counting down to. The day I’d been anticipating ever since I realized I was in love with Blade. It was finally my wedding day I was dressed in a white gown, a bouquet of red roses in my hands. My hair was styled prettily, my makeup was done perfectly and I knew I looked beautiful. I could only imagine how dashing Blade was going to look in the suit we had chosen together, the image of both of us standing close to each other playing in my mind and having my smile even wider.The past few days had been hectic with literally the whole coven preparing for my wedding alongside me. Wolves from Blade’s pack had also freely entered our coven and vice versa, everyone is happy.My dad for one seemed the happiest. He actively took part in the preparations for the wedding as he was always busy around. A lot had to be done and a lot had to be changed too a
EVANORA’S POV“You have met my Beta once already, right??” I nodded as me and Blade walked out of his office to head to his home. Both excited with the way things were finally turning out, he was about to introduce me to everyone all over again. “Yeah,” I nodded to him. “Why?” “I don’t care,” he playfully replied. “I’m going to introduce you to him all over again. Officially, this time. As my Luna.”I blushed as I had been doing every single time he called me his Luna. The title still felt foreign to me and extremely exciting. “Alright.” Hands intertwined, we climbed down the stairs to step into a wide hall. Taking a couple of steps more, we walked into a corridor and after more walking; we were in front of a room.“Is this his room?” I got the answer to my question as he placed a knock on his door, calling out to him as he did. Initially, all we got in response was silence but after a while of more knocking, the door was finally open.“Were you asleep?” Compared to Blade’s smi
BLADE’S POV“Don’t you fucking dare lay a finger on her.”I growled out to the wolves as they tried to touch Evanora at my mother’s command. noticing the seriousness in my voice, they all stepped back, slowly loosening their grip on Evanora.“Blade!” my mum exclaimed, rushing towards me. “What are you doing? Her people got you captured and now you’re trying to protect her?”“They didn’t capture me, mother,” I replieto d her. “I voluntarily surrendered myself to them and I’m here alive, am I not?”“Blade-”“Order your little minions to let her go,” I breathed out. “We don’t have a reason to be enemies with the vampires anymore, mother.”“What?” she knitted her eyebrows in confusion. “What do you mean?”“Trust me, mother,” I took a step closer to rods her. “Call for an emergency pack meeting and I’ll explain it all. For now, let Evanora go. please mother, don’t make this any harder.”Her shoulders slouched in defeat as she heaved a sigh. She knew she was left with no choice but to liste
BLADE’S POV“Are you sure you’re really fine?”“For the millionth time, Evanora,” I laughed lightly, pulling her close to me to place a kiss on her forehead. “Yes, I am.”She shut her eyes and then let out a sigh. I could tell she was still worried about me not healing fully before heading back to my pack. I was fine though and as much as I wanted to do nothing but lay in her arms under the guise of taking my time to heal, I knew I needed to return to my pack.I could only imagine the frenzy the whole pack must have been thrown in without me being around. They must have been so confused and lost on what to do. After all, their Alpha was suddenly in captivity.It must have been hard for them all, especially Adam. I could only imagine how worried he was going to know there was almost nothing he could do. With me being in captivity, they couldn’t risk waging war against them. Especially since I voluntarily gave in.Thus, I was left with no choice but to return home to inform them I was w
EVANORA’S POV The past two days went by very quickly with me barely leaving Blade’s side throughout. After the whole very dramatic event ended with Blade accepting to get us married in a week, he slumped and finally collapsed. It was only natural for it to happen, given how much torture he had been under for the past week alongside the insane amount of wolf's bane that was injected into his system. He was immediately moved to the infirmary, and the best doctor around began to treat him. Though he had been responding to all the treatment he was receiving, he had spent the past two days in bed, taking his time to heal while I did nothing but watch him closely. I was overjoyed. Despite him being unwell and unable to celebrate with me, I still felt extremely happy. It was all over. We were finally going to be able to stay together. A light blush crept towards my cheek as I recalled how he accepted to get us married. It felt like a dream. I was finally going to be getting married to
EVANORA’S POV The chants from the crowd were getting louder with every passing second, my tears not stopping as they freely rolled down my cheeks. My dad’s guards were frozen, conflicted on what to do considering how torn the crowd had quickly become. Desperately, I turned my head in my dad’s direction to look at him. His eyes looked just as desperate as mine, containing an element of fear in them. Of course, he was to be scared. He could tell I wasn’t joking and knew even his slightest actions could cause him to lose his only child at that moment. “Please,” I whispered to him. “Please, dad.” We locked gazes for a while, both doing nothing but pleading with our eyes. I felt hopeless and after a couple more seconds of my dad staring, he looked away. “Silence!” At his words, the bubbling crowd became silent, everyone immediately shifting their attention toward him. Sparing me another glance, he walked towards the podium, looked at the crowd, and took a deep exhale. My heartbeat