Chapter 74___________________**Daciana's POV…Staring continuously at Dorian and the distressed look on his face, I bite my lips, almost reconsidering my actions. Finally, I've got a mate, but it turned out to be someone I despise so fucking' much.Now, tell me how in Earth's name am I supposed to accept that? I can't, and I definitely won't stand for it.Yes, my reason might sound a bit laughable. Then again, it's something I can live with.Standing a great distance from me, Dorian etched, as if finding my utterance funny. “Daciana what do you…”“It's Luna Daciana, Dorian! How many times do I have to tell you? Or you're desperately seeking punishment from me?” I shot hotly and he frowned deeply.“Fuc. k that shi.t, Daciana. What's the meaning of that bullish?it's you just spat?” he sounded annoyed and greatly infuriated.His eyes displayed anger and a bit of sadness. But that didn't matter to me; I'll be damned to compromise my aim of attaining the throne for him.“I will warn yo
Chapter 75_________________**Dorian's POV….“Dorian! Hey Dorian! Open the darn door already” The constant banging on the door got me grumbling like crazy. For fuck’s sake, it's till morning…!I knew better who that voice belongs to, and he is so going to get a punch in the face once I get out of bed. Staring at the ceiling and listening to the door being banged, my mind went back to Daciana.Gosh…!Lately, it seems impossible not to think of her—she is practically the only thing that I can ever think of. And what transpired between myself and her yesterday gets me scared—I don't want to lose another mate.I was foolish and inconsiderate to reject my first one without giving it a second thought. But can I risk losing her? Come to think of it, right from the start, Daciana never really like me, and I am yet to figure out the reasons why.“Dorian, get your shitty ass up!” Caddel screamed like a lunatic. “Oh screw him” I gritted, rolling over from the bed. Dragging my feet toward the
Chapter 76___________________**Writer's POV…Daciana strongly believed her eyes were malfunctioning because there is no way in hell he was supposed to know what. “What sort of question is that?” she asked, trying to keep her tone relaxed and calm. If she fidgets or acts alarm, he'll know.“Look just answer the question” he responded sounding a bit impatient. Daciana chewed her lips briefly as she avoided his gaze.“Daciana?” he shook her shoulders lightly, sensing she has no plans of staring him in the face.She was a bit offended by this gesture. Glaring at him sharply, she pushed his chest and he stumbled greatly.Unfortunately, for Dorian, he fell heavily on the floor with his butt. “Fuck” he cursed, before lifting his eyes to look at her; the look of remorseless was nowhere in her eyeballs as she glared at him. “Just because I saved you or rather you saved me doesn't mean we are buddies! Dorian, always remembers this; I am your ruler, and you are just a mere peasant. Don't get
Chapter 77_______________**Dorian's POV…To spend a whole month with Daciana seemed like a dream come true for me—meanwhile I was busy contemplating how to grow closer to her, the moon goddess had already destined this trip.Ha!Situations like this get me all fuzzy and happy. I observed after the announcement of the ceremony, she didn't quite pay attention in the meeting anymore—judging from how she trembled I could tell she was afraid and a bit nervous.Afraid about what exactly?; falling in love with me? I smirked triumphantly at the thought of that—she will be mine, and that fact is inevitable. “And that is all. We appreciate your time!” the elders bowed before standing up.Instantly, she stood up and rushed through the door. I decided to follow her.Her movements were pretty fast as she ran through the hallway. I had to increase my pace just to catch up with her, and when I did, I held her firmly by the arm. Daciana swerved swiftly as she yanked it away from my grip.“You kno
Chapter 78________________**Daciana's POV….Openly, I would have loved to kick this f***** in the balls for kissing my hand. But….once I turned my head slowly to glance at Dorian, I noticed the outraged look on his face—he was doing an impressive job of hiding it. Then again, it's pretty evident how furious he is.“It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance once more” Henry or whatever his name was said. I took my attention back to him and withdrew my hand before letting out a fake smile. “The feeling is mutual” I replied, the pretense laced in my tone was pretty evident, but he ignored it.“And I assume this is your beta?_ Henry snorted, almost glaring at Dorian. “Yeah,” Dorian replied simply from behind and I almost gasped at his lack of courtesy.Henry appeared a bit displeased, but he quickly concealed his emotions.“I assume you are going to take us to our room, are you?” I asked, getting a bit irritated as a lingered around us. Before he attempted to reply, maids came scurr
Chapter 79_________________**Writer's POV…“What the f*** was I even thinking?” he hushed huskily, his bright eyes fixed solidly on the beautiful moon. The chirping of the insects, the hooting of the owls, and the mild breeze gave him solace—they reassured him things were going to be someday. That had been his initial belief when he found out he had a mate, but recently, he has begun to realize he was living in a fool's Paradise—An illusion that he forced himself to create.“I'm such a fool” This time he added a bitter chuckle, his right hand swaying the pebble at the river.Dorian watched expressionlessly as the pebble skipped skillfully on the river's surface.The pebble eventually sank and he sighed. After his unwholesome conversation with Daciana, he came out to have some fresh air.Moreover, he was fortunate to come across a river after wandering around. It's getting late, yet he can't bring himself to return.Why should he, though? There's nothing more than pain and hurt awa
Chapter 80_________________**Dorian's POV…Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think of running into Ashina again—I mean after all we went too just to save her life, she openly came to me when Daciana's present. Like, is she fucking' crazy or what?Honestly, I did wish to hug her back since I also missed her, but right now isn't the time—the situation is already so awkward for me.So, I pulled her away from the hug and her eyes displayed sadness and hurt—I don't want to hurt her or seem offensive, but she should at least consider the situation we are in.“What's the matter?” she asked childishly, and I scowled at her. “Ashina I'm so glad to see you,” I said pulling up a large smile. She pouted as always before yanking her arms away from my hold.“I don't think you are because….”“Hello there!” That cold and senile voice broke into her statement, getting Ashina to glance at the speaker. I had expected to see a bit of fear in her eyes, but instead, Ashina grinned widely. “Well, if
Chapter 81_________________**Daciana's POV…Silence….We spent a couple of silence staring into each other's stares—mine locked gaping at his pained-filled eyes.Sincerely, I have never seen anyone appear so hurt and heartbroken in all my existence. And strangely enough, I can't help but feel terrible. Why is this happening to me? What the hell is this unknown and fuzzy feeling in my chest?“Aren't you going to say anything? Just f****** say it. You've already done cruel things to me, so there is nothing or little you can do to shatter my soul” His voice was a bit cracking and his breaths were unsteady. My inner ego badly wanted to take the best of me, but for some reason, my mouth refused to part—why the fūck am I feeling so darn guilty?“I..... Sincerely want you to stop talking” I managed to say in a whisper, and he growled ruthlessly at me. “Then why don't you cast a spell to shut me up? Isn't that what you are best at? Casting spells to cause people pain and suffering, huh!”