Lyra's POV:I wasn't able to continue the book because I was told that my presence would be needed in the Court Hall.Apparently the only maid allowed inside the Court Hall is the Personal maid of the Luna.Everything going on in the Court Hall must remain discreet and the only staff trusted with the information was, the Luna's maid.It turns out that I also have my own training as the Luna's maid. I must know certain things.My training would begin in a few days' time with Eadmon, Lady Blackstorm's personal maid.I was going through the garden on my way to the Court Hall when I stumbled upon a strange figure roaming around the rose farm. Since I couldn't see clearly from where I stood and the silhouette of the animal was that of a fox. I picked up a dry branch from the floor and quietly made my way towards the fox.I was shocked to see a Coyote nibbling on a rotten carrot. I raised up the branch in my hands in an attempt to scare it away but instead it looked up at me and stared dee
Lyra's POV:Lady Blackstorm lifted her hands up signifying that the two complainants should stop talking.She turned to face Thalia. “What do you think?” She asked. “Do you have anything to say about this matter?” She asked again.Thalia cleared her throat, taking a deep breath she said. “To be fair we cannot exactly hate or blame Severin for his actions. If there is one thing I have learnt about the Mating Bond, it's how irreversible and unbreakable it is. We all, at several instances have seen werewolves do the craziest things for their mates. But then you cannot overlook the fact that Isolde has a point, she has spent half of her lifetime growing with Severin although the man in question made no in-depth mistake he still needs to cater for his children. So therefore it would be unfair if nothing is given to Eliaa and Mattel.” Thalia suggested.“Hm.” Lady Blackstorm exclaimed while nodding her head. “So you are saying that Aria should be the one on the losing end?” She inquired.“No
Lyra's POV:It turns out that Xander was taking Thalia and I to a fencing ground.When we got there he already had Thalia's fencing uniform prepared. I assisted her in wearing while trying to avoid getting close to him.But all efforts seemed useless, after a few tries Thalia still couldn't get the hang of it. She took off her fencing helmet and tossed it alongside her fencing stick to the ground in anger. Then she stomped her feet on the ground angrily then made her way to a bench not too far away from the setting and sat down.Xander took off his helmet and said. “Why don't you watch me fence with someone else, while you take mental notes.” “You refused to come with anyone excluding I and Lyra, will you then fence with your shadow?” She said a bit annoyed.Xander let out a hearty chuckle then replied. “Your maid can fence. Am I right?” He asked out of the blue.“Yes she can, but how did you know?” Thalia asked, sitting up.“Just a hunch.” He said with a mischievous smirk on his f
Lyra's POV:“I am Clegane Bloodhowl.” At the mention of the name Clegane my feet came to a halt. “Son of Viscount Hawke Bloodhowl and Viscountess Vespera Bloodhowl.” He concluded his introduction.Why does this happen every single time? Every single time I decide to get close to someone it turns out to be impossible.First it was Talon Blackfang, then Xander Blackstorm and now it's Clegane Bloodhowl.Was I cursed to never find love?I looked up at Clegane, and stared deeply into his eyes. “I just recalled, Lady Blackstorm sent me to get some napkins for her. I got lost in the corridors and forgot myself.” I lied, trying to get out of his view.“Oh really, how
Lyra's POV:Talon was and will always remain my first love. I fell in love with Xander at first sight and Clegane, I loved the way he looked at me.I decided not to sulk about love anymore, it is after all my destiny to be Thalia's maid till I die. I hopped down from the pile of sacks onto the ground, and dusted off the dust on my clothes. Taking a deep breath I pushed the door open and stepped outside the storage room, then made my way back to the gathering.When I returned to the gathering and stood amongst the other maids, I noticed Eadmon angrily making her way to me. “Where have you been?” She asked.“I went to relieve myself but I got lost in the maze of the corridors.” I replied. “Was anyone in search of me?
Lyra's POV:We left the Soiree a while ago. I tried sleeping after putting Thalia to bed but it was impossible.I couldn't wrap my head around the whole Clegane situation. It seemed as though nature was making a mockery out of me.The water in the jug beside my bed was empty, so I decided to go down to the kitchen to fetch water.I held a candle in one hand as I made my way through the corridor.I heard a faint sound behind me, so I turned around with my eyes squinted and the candle stretched forward in search of anyone or anything.I couldn't see anything so I continued to walk towards the kitchen.Suddenly I felt someone tapping my shoulders, I turned abruptly about to scream but the person covered my mouth with his hands. I squinted my eyes to see the face of the person, I was shocked to see Xander Blackstorm standing a few steps away from me.He stepped back slowly. “Let's talk.” He said in a serious tone.I followed him all the way to the library. He locked it up with a key as so
Lyra's POV:“Don't lie to me. Thalia is your mate and the Mating Bond with her is stronger than any crazy and confused feeling you have right now.” I responded.“She is not my Mate!” Xander screamed.“What did you just say?” I asked, in confusion.“I said that Thalia is not my Mate.” He repeated.“You are only saying this to woo me. Thalia told me that you both found yourselves at a young age. But you both were too young to be mated, which is why her training as your wife began a lot earlier than others.” I said.“We never saw each other until the day you both arrived here. Do you really think it's possible for someone to find a mate at such a young age? You have read such books, so you must know the answer to this question.” He said. “My parents realized that I wouldn't find a mate as my mate is fated to be in another life. So they decided to find a suitable woman to take up the position of Luna.” He explained.I couldn't understand anything he said anymore. The only thing that went
Lyra's POV:The next few days went by quickly, Thalia's training went smoothly, same as my training.Although mine happened once in a while, Thalia's happened every single day.I have yet to see Xander since the night he broke the news about Thalia not being his mate to me.Although I was sad, a part of me was also happy. I truly hope my feelings for him would have been killed long before he arrived.Thalia had already gone for her training with Lady Blackstorm, since I had nothing to do. I decided to take a walk around the mansion.I bumped into Nyssa, the maid that escorted me to the servants quarters the day Thalia and I arrived at the Blackstorm's Mansion.She was plucking out weeds that grew at the corners of the pavement.“Good Afternoon, trust you had a blissful night.” I greeted Nyssa.She looked up at me. “I trust you had a wonderful night, unlike maids like me. We are blessed with a good night's rest.” She said coldly, then continued pulling out weeds.“Did I offend you? I h