Chapter 13
POV: Shahara
“My goodness! I really wanted to wipe that smug smile off his face! He was so annoying!”
Tamara was fuming mad as she vented her feelings out towards her.
She was walking back and forth in front of her bed – her both hands on her waist – while Shahara was calmly sitting on her comfy bed – leaning on its head rest.
Her elbows were placed on the top of the pillow and her face rested on her palms.
Shahara immediately went to her room after dinner, and she started ranting over and over again for about thirty minutes now, all about – Kage Esmeray – Doctor Dreyson’s brilliant apprentice.
Tamara couldn’t get over her sudden meeting with Kage that she was indeed blabbering about him. Shahara shook her head as she hugged Tamara’s pillows – didn’t want to comment on her raging emotions, though.
Besides, she wouldn’t be surprised if Tamar
Chapter 14POV: Tamara Davis /Tyra AmarisThey were now on the vast field of the Lunar Pack near the mansion for her everyday training with Shahara.It wasn’t her typical day for Tamara seemed so distracted during their training. She couldn’t still move on from her one-on-one serious girly talk with Shahara last night. She couldn’t find her focus now because her mind was still engulfed by the menacing man with the golden crest. Her cognizance was floating with various reasons and contradictions. Her thoughts were in total chaos right now.~ Stop your senseless thoughts, Tamara. You are in love. ~~ No. Of course not. She couldn’t be falling in love with the King. ~~ Yeah, yeah. No freaking way! ~~ See? You immediately conclude that it was ‘the King’ you’re in love with. ~~ Was there anymore person that was making me so confused ri
Chapter 15POV: Tamara Davis /Tyra AmarisShe was awakened by the light rays radiating from the window. She slowly opened her eyes, and she was welcomed into an unfamiliar room.Tamara flinched, and she shut her eyes tightly as she tried to remember what had happened.Memories flashed her mind like a rocket ship, that it ached a bit, then she finally recalled that she was supposed to be having a hunt training with Shahara.She was about to get up when she moaned in pain. Her eyes flew to the cause of it and found her injured arm covered with a white bandage.Her brows furrowed as she looked around the room while caressing it – the room was all painted in plain white, and the window was covered with dark gray curtains that were arranged in an inverted pleat balloon-type making the rays of the sun emit light inside the room where she was.There was a white bedside table beside her with a small light gray vase and a single-stemmed
Chapter 16POV: Tamara Davis /Tyra AmarisShe was still at the Lunar Pack infirmary and was currently being checked by Doc Dreyson. Uncle Lorenzo and Aunt Rania suddenly appeared in her room with their concerned faces.“She was fine now. She was healing fast, even though I hadn’t used any medicinal plants on her.” Doctor Dreyson informed them while he was arranging his stethoscope on his neck after using it to her.“That was great news, Dreyson. Thank you.” Aunt Rania was so ecstatic for the good news.The moment they entered her room – she was really frantic and worried about her, making her remember her parents again. Tamara shook her head gently.“Just to make sure, she needed to stay one more day so we could observe her.” Doc Dreyson simply suggested as he intently looked at them.Tamara could sense something the way he looked at them, but she just shrugged it all off. Maybe she was
Chapter 17 POV: Prince Raven Pierce He was in the study room of the castle when Arlan suddenly entered the room. His face was dreadful and wearily plopped down on the couch just across from where he was sitting. He mentally shook his head. He knew something was up with the King, but he still asked it, though. He was still his brother – the only family he had. “So, how was he?” A hint of worry crossed his voice. Arlan shook his head and looked at him with gloomy and despairing eyes. They both heaved a deep sigh – one look, and they already knew that the King was still on the verge of his fury. “All of his subordinates were terrified to be near him.” Arlan restlessly said. “How did this happen? And when?” Prince Raven raised his brow and curiously asked. “I don’t really know what happened to him. After he went to the infirmary, he just turned out to be in this maddening state.” Arlan disappointedly answered.
Chapter 18 POV: Lamina Darkwood “Luna Lamina, Elder Courdamus is here.” The guard outside the study room announced. From the paper she was looking at, her gaze moved towards the closed door. “Let him in,” she coldly answered and instantly put the papers inside her table’s drawer. The door banged open, and an old man entered. He was Elder Courdamus, one of the members of the Were Elders Council and the eldest wolf in their pack. Lamina evilly smiled at him as she removed her reading eyeglass and placed it on the table. “Finally, you’re here. Sit down.” It was supposed-to be a courteous act, but it came out as an order instead. The old man sat on the couch in front of her and crossed his legs. His expression was stoic yet cunning – a typical look of Elder Courdamus. “So, do you have any news for me?” Lamina eagerly asked as she intertwined her hands together and placed her chin on top of it. He lit
Chapter 19 POV: King Hades Pierce “Your Majesty, the competition will start today.” Arlan seriously informed him as he gave the list of the packs, the Were Council, Prince Raven, and his other subordinates and other information of the said competition. He was done letting his raging emotions at the Southern Side – where hundreds of rogue bodies were already rotting in hell. He is now calmer and more composed. He wouldn’t join the screening process, for he didn’t want to waste his time on such rubbish things – well, he planned to attend… more important… things other than these. He could imagine his wolf being disappointed at him as he felt it become restless and wanted to see and sniff more metallic blood – again. He wanted to sigh in frustration – for he was covered with so much blood a few days ago – but he wouldn’t do that, not in front of his second in command, who was still blindly trying to put himself in his plans. Arlan
Chapter 20 POV: Shahara The Vikesh family were in the receiving area of the Lunar Pack Mansion, waiting for Elder Urticius, the assigned Were Elders’ Council Member who would assess Tamara. He was an elder wolf from the Northern Side and part of the Midnight Pack – known for their firm sense of unity and equality. She was fidgeting her fingers because of anxiety. Well, all of them – her both parents who were also present in the room – were laced with concerned expressions. Her mother was drinking her glass of water as if she was too thirsty in every passing minute while her father was checking his leather wristwatch from time to time. They were all worried because every one of them had no clue about whichever the assessment would become. Tamara wasn’t that knowledgeable about the history nor the other information about the Lunar Pack. Their only consolation was Elder Urticius wasn’t a person who might probably pull tricks on their pack
Chapter 21 POV: Leah Darkwood “This is just the beginning, Leah. Don’t let your guards down. Do you understand?” Her mother spoke as she drank her champagne while they traveled to the King’s castle. All of them were present inside their black Limousine car. Her father was just silently sitting beside her mother and smoking. While Aeron was just looking intently at them – most especially at her. She was excited for the announcement day to see who would be chosen in the top ten for the next Regina. For she already knew that she was part of it – well, she made it sure, as well as her mother, who already spoke to Elder Courdamus. They were discreet to the other candidates who passed the screening process, but she shrugged it all off. She will surely win in the end – no matter what. “Of course, Mom. You know, I wouldn’t lose – not to anyone. Most especially, not to this one.” She assuredly answered. “Trust, her, Lamina. She could do
POV: Queen Tamara Pierce Life is not always fair, beautiful, and perfect – like the moon, which is never full all the time. It has its own phase, and it must go through it until it finally serves its purpose. No matter how dark the night was during the new moon, it would be more fulfilling to see the full moon, finally gracing its luminescence in the dark night sky. Tamara only wanted to discover her identity, her real roots – who was she? However, fate had a different plan for her – showing her what she was destined to be. “Mom! Thanatos is making annoying antics again!” Her daughter, Styx, pouted as she grumpily sat on the single couch in the library before she crossed her arms. Her forehead creased as she was about to answer her when the door suddenly burst wide open, and Thanatos entered the room with his grim expression. He gave his twin sister a warning glare, but he didn’t say a word. Seven years had passed but until now, she still couldn’t believe that she had been given
POV: King Hades Pierce “I heard that you had mistreated your Sacred Emissary… again.” Hades made a serious remark to his brother, who was lost in his books. However, seeing how Raven was affected by the mere mention of that particular word, he smirked inwardly. “Shut it off, Hades.” Raven darkly told him. Irritation was filled by his voice. “Oh, so cold. After giving her some azaleas, huh?” He playfully commented, as he couldn’t hide his smirk anymore. Raven just clenched his jaw as he put his book on his lap and stared at him grimly. “Whatever.” He stated darkly before the corner of his lips rose, this time giving him a mocking smile. “Anyway, how about you, then? You have your own, right? The mark had been revealed. I can’t believe that the Lunar Pack is getting this huge responsibility.” Raven suddenly remarked. His forehead instantly creased, but he couldn’t stop the excitement that suddenly embraced him. Yes. The Sacred Emissaries came from the Lunar Pack, and he had no
Chapter 101 POV: Queen Tamara Pierce Tamara could hear voices from the people around her. However, because of her throbbing head – she stayed with her eyes closed until the voices became clearer this time. “I am sure she will go berserk later on once she gains consciousness.” She heard a cold voice – but she could distinguish a bit of worry in her voice. She might be guessing that it was Shanaia who said that. “We have no other choice but to do this to her. The King requested this thing, and I have no other choice but to follow.” She heard another woman’s voice – which she presumed was Tamika’s this time. ‘What the heck is happening?!’ She screamed in her mind, but she kept her mouth shut as she was trying to remember what happened to her prior to this. She suddenly remembered that she was talking to Hades and before he walked away from her, she had already lost her consciousness. “But-” Shanaia was about to say something when she abruptly stopped as Tamika let out a breathy si
Chapter 100POV: Queen Tamara VikeshCessair had finally reached his full lycan potential!Hades started to call everyone to back down as Cessair was already getting out of control.Raven started to turn into his lycan form as well as Kage into his wolf form. Hades was about to go when she held his hand.Worry was etched into her face – making Hades look at her with his gentle and loving gaze. Her eyes welled up. She knew that her concern for him right now was over the moon – especially as she saw how powerful Cessair was, now that he had turned into his lycan form.The liquid that he had drunk was making him more powerful, and she was scared of Hades. He still hadn’t fully recovered, and he still needed to face this.Hades held her cheeks in his softest way possible – as if he were holding something fragile. Her drifting mind was solely focused to him now.“I know that you are so worried right now, wife.” Hades gently told her as he moved closer to her – fanning her face with his min
Chapter 99 POV: Queen Tamara Pierce She opened her eyes as she felt a hand caress her hair, and she turned to face Hades, who only gave her a small and weak smile. “Hades!” She abruptly cried as she gave him a tight hug. Hades slightly grunted and she quickly removed her embrace. Her eyes widened when she realized how clumsy she was! “Oh! I’m sorry… I just… I…” Her eyes welled up as she looked at Hades gently caressing her cheek. She bit her lower lip as her tears fell and she firmly closed her eyes. Her hormones were truly making her more sensitive and emotional. However, she couldn’t stop herself from getting too emotional because Hades was now awake. She was so worried about him. “Shhh…” He soothed her as his thumb wiped her tears away. She opened her eyes and stared lovingly at him. “I thought I will l-lose you. I am s-so scared.” She finally admitted her vulnerability. Hades swallowed hard as he slightly shook his head. “You will never lose me, wife. I will do whatever
Chapter 98 POV: Lamina Darkwood Being shocked was an understatement. She was certainly astounded as to its deeper sense. She couldn’t believe that she was hearing everything about it. “Just like your father. I am very proud of you, Cessair, and I bet your father would have been very proud of you. You are as manipulative and as sly as he is.” Elder Courdamus cynically commented. “He should have said that to me. He should still be here with us. If not for Lamina’s father! That Lomero is truly much more cunning and treacherous.” His voice became so dangerous and firm. She pursed her lips together at the mere mention of her father’s name. Her heart was clenching inside her so hard that it was making it hard for her to breath. “Good thing that you ended his life. His daughter had compensated for everything that he should be doing for us. Lamina’s wrath towards the Royal Blood because of her blinded and unrequited love for the late King Reeve and for her thoughts that they had killed
Chapter 97 POV: Queen Tamara Pierce She couldn’t stop herself from being grateful to Shanaia and Tamika. She didn’t know them deeply, but they had been helping them with all their might, and like what she told them – their debts were now piling up. Hades was now soundly sleeping inside their master bedroom – and she was improving thanks to Tamika's assistance. She thought all of them were doomed because of what happened to Hades. She couldn’t believe that they had a plan for it. Hopefully, Hades will be waking up soon. “So, what have you done to my brother?” Raven’s voice inquired as his eyes darted to Shanaia, who seemed unbothered by his piercing eyes. His forehead creased as to how Raven said those words – as if he was suspicious or something. He seemed to be pushing Shanaia to speak up for the truth. ‘What the heck is wrong with him?’ Tamara mentally thought. “Tamika gave that to me, just in case. We all know that you’ve done something to the elixir during our surprise att
Chapter 96POV: Queen Tamara PierceHer breathing became heavier, but her strong will to protect her child was stronger than her fears.Lamina slowly moved towards the bed as they gradually moved away from her.Her gray eyes were turning a darker shade. She could smell danger and pure ferocity surrounding her.“What do you want now, Lamina?” Her stern voice resonated in the four corners of the room.She was glad that her tone wasn’t shaken at all – it was firm and full of resolve.The cruel woman – in her wolf form – just let out a low, eerie growl, as if it was telling her to shut up.But Tamara just wanted to end this peacefully – well, she might say that she was hoping that way.Lamina turned into her human form as she got some of bed sheet to cover her nakedness. She let out a vicious smirk. Her eyes were cold and unreadable.“Finally, I have come face to face with you, Tamara – oh, my bad. It is Queen Tamara now, right?” She sardonically stated.“What do you want now?” Shanaia in
Chapter 95POV: King Hades PierceHis mind was in chaos. He knew that when it came to Tamara, he was certainly affected. He was walking back and forth in the Throne Room since Tamika had told him to stay out of their room so she could tend Tamara.Shanaia had become their guard, and she was watching the front door.He was about to go back when Raven entered the room. He had bullets of sweat on his forehead and was breathing heavily with a worried expression pasted on his face.His forehead instantly creased.“C-Can’t you feel that?” He asked – full of unadulterated concern in his tone of voice.“Feel what?” He asked, bewildered.Because of too much worrying for Tamara – he was certainly out of focus.But then, he suddenly felt an intensifying aura slowly creeping in near the palace. It was coming from the South Side.Although there was the tranquility amidst the place, he would certainly feel the eeriness it had with it.“They’re here. Prepare everyone.” He commanded with his voice fu