The party after the marriage was luxurious. There was so much to eat and so much to drink. But Masha's soul was so troubled, she was hardly eating. All Czar did was drink.
Throughout the party, Czar didn't say a word to anyone - and neither did he spare Masha a stare.
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NEXT MORNING
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Masha stood before the window, her hands on her waist as she heard the door go open behind her. The reflection of the morning sun resting on her face was nothing short of torture. Although, it was mild and warm, but everything felt like torture on Masha's skin that morning.
"My lady, your things are fully set and the carriage is ready to go", the servant behind her said.
Even with how detached servants were, Masha could still sense the hint of emotion in the servant's voice.
She
Even with their fast horses and carriages, it had taken the wolves four days to get to their pack. They camped at night and journeyed during the day. And the whole time, Czar avoided Masha like a plaque. Although, Masha did same. Finally getting to the supreme pack was the biggest relieve for the wolves, but the biggest terror for Masha. Everything smelt like the wolves and she wondered how she'd co-exist with them, being the only vampire. It was already evening and dusk was near. As soon as they alighted their carriages, Czar walked away before anyone else. The king and queen were also alighting theirs while being welcomed by the servants. Masha was befuddled and just stood by her empty carriage, not knowing what to do or where to go. She felt like a slave who had just been bought. Sephora stepped out of her own carriage and noticed how Masha stood confused and rejected. The two ladies maintained eye contact for a while before Sephora finally glared and walked away. Thankfully, t
Alone in the room for so long, Masha decided to take a walk. Although, she hated moving around her strange environment, but she had become so tired of being confined and needed to take some air.She walked carefully along the balconies - carefully like it mattered - and only came across very few servants. Although, they greeted her, but she could hear the echo of irritation in their tone and gesture. No doubt, she was the most hated being there, all thanks to her father.She loved how calm and beautiful the evening was and the cold breeze that fondled her cheeks. The Palace was really beautiful - she wouldn't deny. But the people in it were scary.After walking for some time, down to the last floor, she finally came across a place that pricked her attention the most. It was the palace kitchen!It was in a big open space with various many cooking fire and pots on them. There were a l
Masha couldn't believe her ears. Czar was really making out with someone when they just arrived? Was he for real?Something in her guts told her it was with Sephora. Yes, the voice definitely sounded like hers. Well, what was she even expecting? Czar had been having sex with Sephora long before the collaboration. So, why was she expecting him to stop?She wouldn't deny feeling a little hurt that she had to share her 'husband' with someone else.Confused at that point, she walked away. Of course, she couldn't go into the room and interrupt them; it was only best for her to leave - even tho she didn't exactly know where to go.With feeble steps, she walked away, her chest feeling so heavy. As she traipsed down the staircases,she kept thinking of how unfortunate her life had been in the past few days. She couldn't believe she was a stranger in a pack full of wolves and her supposed husband w
Everyone present in the hall wanted so bad to believe their sight was failing them. It couldn't be possible! How was the Almighty Jaha in front of them when he should be asleep in the mountain prison? To their best of their knowledge, he had been there for eight years and was meant to be there for ever. So, how was it possible he was in front of them? Or, could he be an imposter?Lord Marcus got to his feet immediately, his gaze solely fixed on the unwanted man at the entrance. Even for a vamplord as experienced as he was, he still felt his throat run dry at the sight of him. He wanted it to be a dream; a nightmare.With everyone still and muddled, Jaha took a step from the door. Then, another step, and another, until he was fully walking into the door.There were guards around, but even them shivered at the sight of him, they couldn't imagine trying to stop him.From the older people tha
NEXT MORNING*********MOON HOWLERS PACKMasha woke up very early to go join Lyall in the kitchen as agreed. The chief cook was surprised when she saw how early the Lady arrived. Although, they had agreed on it, but she thought the Lady had only bluffing and wouldn't make good of her words. Surprisingly, she did. The rest of the servants were surprised seeing the vampire in the kitchen. 'shouldn't she be getting the princess' treatment?' they pondered to themselves. But Masha didn't care about the awkward stares they threw at her as her greatest joy was cooking in the kitchen. She had a suggested a new meal to Lyall for breakfast, and although, Lyall wasn't completely comfortable with it, Masha had promised her she would love it. As she worked on the vegetables, she recounted how her night had been. After meeting with the naked wolf, she had returned to the room and luckily couldn't find Czar in. Tired, she changed her dress and grabbed some sleep. And by the time she was awake tha
"My Lord...!" The old man went on his knees immediately, then bowed his head. "May you live forever".Jaha smirked at the beautiful sight. He loved praises. "When I heard you were back, it was the most wonderful news I had heard my whole life. I came as soon as I could. Ah! It is more than wonderful to have you back. Rabid Shadow has never been the same since you left. I hope Rufus is still worthy to be in your sight, My Lord", he acclaimed. Jaha looked up and sighed."Rise, Rufus", he said.And without hesitation, the old man got to his feet. Jaha noticed he still had his old bag with him - as always. "My Lord, how have you been? When you got imprisoned, I...""Save it. I know you'd have done your best for me", Jaha cut him off and returned to the balcony. He followed."What do you think, Rufus?" He asked, gazing into space. "What are the rumours you hear about me?""Uh...well", the man chortled. "Just few of them are still scared and intend running away, but majority are happy
Masha managed to dress herself up and found her way to the dining room. There, she noticed she was almost the last to arrive. The king, the Queen, Arabella and Sephora were already present. And oh, even the nàked guy from the previous night. He was there as well. Masha guessed he was not lying when he said he was Czar's cousin.She lowered her gaze as she walked in."Greetings, my king. Greetings, my queen", she bowed with a sense of chivalry."Greetings, Masha. You should take a seat", the king gestured to an empty seat beside Arabella and gladly, Masha took it, ignoring the fact that the queen did not respond to her."Hello, Masha", Arabella dimpled at her.Goodness! She looked so beautiful as she smiled - Masha thought.."Hi", she beamed back at her.Her eyes caught Torak also smiling at her.&
Lyall was sincerely scared. She didn't want to implicate the poor lady, but unfortunately, she had no choice.She retained a bowed head and couldn't spare a glance at the prince to see his reaction. Perhaps, his face had gotten swollen with rage already. But Mace had the opportunity to look, and the expression on the prince's face was... unreadable."Are you... sure about this?" Czar asked. His voice was still as calm and cold."Y...Yes, my prince. I would never lie to you".Then, a few seconds passed."You can rise, Lyall. Go back to the kitchen and get me a plate of it", he ordered, making Lyall think she was losing her senses.Did she just hear him correctly? To go back and get him a plate? What was going on?Amidst her confusion, she knew she couldn't keep him waiting. Hence, she stood up, bowed and left.
Seconds passed, and Masha could still not find her words. She felt trapped in front of him, unable to look away despite how nervous she felt. Czar finally took a step back, his steely gaze on her. "I thought so too." He mumbled and started towards the door. Masha sprang to her feet and ran to him, pulling his wrist just before he'd reach for the door. Czar looked at her and found nothing but deep fear eating her up. Her gaze was on the floor."Y... You don't have to leave." She swallowed hard. "I understand what you want. Ac... Actually, I thought you'd be irritated by me. But...if you're not..." She forced her eyes from the floor to look at him. "... I'd want it as well, my prince. I'd... want to have this experience with you."Czar turned properly to face her. That was when she let go of his wrist and returned her gaze to the floor. "Are you sure?" His voice was low. "You need to be certain you want this, Masha."She nodded nervously, gulping down the lump in her throat. Her h
Masha, Arabella and Kona spent a long time in the guest room, and the whole time, Arabella did most of the talking. She never knew Arabella could actually be so funny. She kept cracking jokes and making Kona laugh enough. When it was night, they decided it was best to leave him to sleep. Masha kissed him goodnight - on the cheek - before leaving with Arabella. "Your brother is so welcoming." Arabella remarked as they walked down the hallway. Her cheeks were all red. "Are you sure? If you ask me, I'd say it was you who was welcoming." She laughed."Huh? That's not true. Don't make it sound like I was throwing myself on him." She puckered her lips. "I hope you're not catching feelings for my brother, dear Arabella. I'll tell you one thing, that guy is a flirt.""That's not true. He doesn't look like one."There was a little silence between them. "Well, I am not catching feelings for him. I am merely being friendly."They got to Arabella's door. "Let's call it a night, Masha. See y
Czar didn't know what had happened before his arrival for the room, but seeing the way Masha and his mother stood apart, and the way Masha's hand was holding her cheek with shock in her eyes, he could easily fix the puzzle. He couldn't comprehend how it made him feel, knowing his mother had laid hands on Masha. Whatever it was, it didn't feel good. Eve shifted her gaze to Czar immediately, trying to get rid of the repugnant look on her face. "Son, you're here. I actually came for you "Masha's hand was already down from her face, but displeasure shadowed her countenance. The queen's slap still hurt, and she felt so much bitterness to know she couldn't retaliate. If it had been anyone else but the queen, Absalom knows she'd have done something about it. Czar noticed how Masha kept her gaze glued to the floor. The part of her face that had been hit had turned crimson already. Anger shadowed her face, she didn't even try to pay homage to him."I need to have a word with you." His vo
Mace stood like a sentinel, his hands clasped behind his back, watching in silence as the Prince drew his bowstring taut. The training field was empty and quiet, and that was because Czar had requested to be alone. His shoulders commanded the space as he extended his arms towards the target. And in a seamless motion, he released the string, sending the arrow perfectly to hit his target which was a wooden board in front of him. He sighed in approval, took another arrow and worked it's way into his bow."The test has been conducted." Mace said suddenly. "And it was positive."Czar didn't spare him a glance, neither did his fingers freeze at any point as he aimed his bow at his target and pulled the string. It went perfectly to the board again."Are you surprised?" He finally asked, taking out another arrow. "Well... I'd bet even you were surprised." Mace chuckled. Czar's face remained cold as he shot at his target again and turned to get another arrow. "Is that the reason you have
Masha's eyelids fluttered open, allowing the soft morning light to gently caress her face. As her mind slowly emerged from the haze of sleep, she began to piece together the fragments of her memory, causing a mix of embarrassment and anxiety to swirl within her. A jagged breath escaped her throat. Holding on tight to the duvet on her, she darted her eyes around the room, and only then did she notice Czar had been there all along. She gasped, taking her eyes away immediately. Suddenly catching sight of him made her heart race faster and her breath come quicker. He was standing in front of his table, dressed in a black flowing robe that touched the door. And the way he linked his hands behind his back gave him a kind of 'bad lord' look. She couldn't look at him. Not anymore. But in that mini second she had looked in his direction, she noticed something else on his table. The table wasn't occupied with books and scripts like it used to. Instead, it was occupied with various meals. T
As Czar's hands closed around hers, Masha's whole body trembled with fear and anxiety. The room seemed to shrink, and no matter how hard she wanted to, she couldn't brace herself for what was about to happen. Czar turned her around so she could back him, and slowly, he loosened her dress and pulled down her sleeves until it was below her shoulders. He gave a momentarily pause, then continued steadily until her full boobs came bouncing out of the dress. A chill ran through Masha. At that point, she was tempted to push him off and just run off, but she wasn't ready for how embarrassing that would be. Czar left the dress to fall freely to her legs, leaving her in her all natural form. It surprised him that she had no underwear. She had really come prepared. Her back was a sight to behold. The curves of her buttocks, firm and mesmerizing, made it so difficult for him to resist to grab them. Her hair, black and glossy, cascaded down her bare back, inviting him in. A beauty she was - h
The darkness enveloped the room, casting shadows that danced along the walls.Czar sat before his study table, his figure bathed in the flickering glow of candlelight. His eyes were fixed on the pages of a book, but his mind wandered far from its words.It's been a very long time since morning, yet Masha was yet to come to the room. He knew she was scared and not ready, but he did not expect her to shy away that much.He tried to concentrate on the book in his hands, but the more he tried, the more the thoughts of her kept messing with his head. It was all his fault. He knew he was making a mistake when he started showing concern.A long time passed, and suddenly he heard approaching footsteps.Strangely, he could recognise the sound of her footsteps like a whisper in the depths of his consciousness.When the door opened and she got revealed, he was almost sure that time had halted. She was adorned in a long black dress, its flowing fabric clinging to her every contour. He recognised
Czar moved with an icy gait into his room, his hands fisted beside him. His mind was a mess, and as he lowered himself on the bed, Mace took a long stare at his face."I cannot believe this," he scoffed. "This is a very big problem, my prince. What do you plan to do about it?"Czar said nothing. He just clasped his palms and gazed into space."There are so many excuses you could have made," Mace went on. "So many lies. Why did it have to be that? A lie so complicated?""That was the fastest lie I could think of," Czar answered, his voice a little rough. "I had no idea my father would never believe me."He rose from the bed, moving to confront the window."Father sounded too sure. I have a feeling he might have been spying on me," Czar added, his piercing eyes gazing out the window."Perhaps. Or maybe he's just very sure that you are not so free with the vampire yet. You know, you make it quite obvious." Mace shrugged."For now, you just need to think of a way to get over this situatio
Czar mixed the treatment in the bowl, and by the time he was done, Masha was still on the bed, fully dressed. He expected Junior to be a little difficult for her, but at that moment, it seemed like he didn't have the time. He dropped the bowl on the table and approached her. "On your feet," he instructed. Masha felt a little intimidated. He looked like he was offended by something. She gulped nervously and forced herself to stand, giving him her back because she knew he wanted to help her with the knots in her dress. Although they had yet to consummate their marriage, it didn't change the fact that he was her husband and had the right to her body. An icy finger cascaded down her spine as she felt him manoeuvre the zipper of her dress. As soon as it was brought down, she supported her dress against her chest, not wanting her boobs to fall out. For a long time, she felt Czar's eyes on her back, and it made her wonder if her injuries were that bad. "On the bed." He moved away from