Chapter 40
POV: Lamina Darkwood
She couldn’t help herself from smiling viciously as they ate their sumptuous dinner.
“I heard that the Lunar Pack is in the midst of panicking now.” Elder Courdamus, who joined them, smugly commented.
She let out a conceited smirk as she wiped the side of her lips with the table napkin.
“They aren’t just in panic, but they are surely in chaos.” Her voice was filled with pure arrogance, and she sipped her wine.
“Merelos informed me that their heiress and that Tamara – whoever – fell on the cliff, and until now, they still can’t find them.” Cessair coldly replied.
“Mother, what if they are still alive?” Leah worriedly inquired.
Lamina rolled her eyes at her daughter, then gave her a warning look – that is, to stop using that worried tone of hers.
She slightly bowed her head because of humiliation.
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Chapter 41POV: King Hades Pierce“My King, I just want to inform you that the alpha and luna of the Lunar Pack are already awake.” Arlan courteously informed him.He didn’t even say a word like he had just told him some nonsensical words.Arlan let out an inaudible sigh.“And the members of the Were Elders’ Council are already in the meeting room.” He seriously added – making the corner of his lip rose a bit.He proudly stood up and moved towards the golden door that had been automatically opened by the guards.“Where is Raven?” He remembered to inquire.Arlan’s eyes instantly moved from side to side – he didn’t know how to answer his question.King Hades wanted to roll his eyes at him. Surely, his second in command was trying to cover up his brother’s escapades again.“Is he still looking for Shahara?” He coldly said &ndash
Chapter 42POV: Leah DarkwoodShe saw her reflection from her mirror, and she let out a wicked smile – she looked like her mother.“Don’t you want to try another outfit again?” His brother, Aeron, mockingly commented as he graced her with his presence.He might have seen how chaotic her room was.Her dresses were scattered in her bed and her shoes were on the floor. She didn’t care, though. She was sure that their omegas would clean those mess for her, anyway, so why would she bother herself.Besides, this day was the day for the final round.Her destiny would already be fulfilled.She was just so excited to be the next Regina – the Luna Queen.Her vicious smile never vanished from her lips.“Finally. Your dreams are coming true.” Aeron teased her and she just rolled her eyes at her younger brother.Who would have thought, right?The man she ever wanted
Chapter 43POV: King Hades Pierce“Am I late for the competition?”He instantly stood up the moment he heard that enticing and familiar voice – with his heart beating fast and hard inside his chest and awakening his inner wolf.Her scent instantly filled his nose, and it was keeping his inner wolf at bay – wanting to take over him. But he was more ecstatic to even let his animalistic side take over him.Not now.He wouldn’t let himself be consumed with the madness that was dripping inside his entire system – from the very day that he saw her on that cliff.He gasped as he saw her gracing the Great Hall with elegance and sophistication. He couldn’t believe this.Did Raven find her?But she was walking alone on that grand staircase.And he didn’t care less anymore.All that caught his attention was the woman wearing that stoic face, but her eyes glinted with a bit of wickedness and longing – while staring at the entire place.Tamara Davis was slowly walking towards where he was!Her mar
Chapter 44POV: Tamara DavisShe knew she had fallen from that high and sharp cliff. She knew that she might be dead. She saw herself falling to the rocky river – she had hit her head. She saw how her blood mixed with the river water.Is this the end?Will she die in vain?Mommy, Daddy, will I finally see you?Her mind was being engulfed by darkness, but she was trying to fight it.She must!But she was getting weaker and weaker – as she saw the bubbles that come with her breathing, swiftly escaping from her mouth.And everything went black.She felt like she was shivering, but her eyes felt so close. Then, a warm cloth embraced her cold skin. Various unfamiliar scent were drifting into the serenity around her.“Tamara! Wake up!”A loud familiar voice suddenly resonated in her ear. It was piercing her ear – causing her to gasp for air and open her eyes widely.She wanted to regret her sudden movements when she felt her head spin. She held her head with a bandage in it.“W-What happene
Chapter 45POV: Leah DarkwoodA loud whooshing of that thin leather material had cut her skin sharply – blood trickled down, covering some of the dried ones. She wasn’t screaming anymore because it wasn’t affecting her – not anymore.Basically, she had experienced worse than that. She was already used to it. She was.Besides, she already had a lot of scars from that particular object – if it wasn’t for the cream that Aeron had given her to erase the evidence from her skin.But now, she might not be getting any cream from him anymore – for she failed to be the Luna Queen.Leah swallowed hard, but her mouth was too dry now.Bitterness started to drip into her system. It was cutting her heart deeper that the whip that her mother had been giving her.The deep wrath reflecting from the King’s eyes was enough for her heart to break apart and make her emotions void.All of her dreams crumbled down in front of her very eyes. Everything that she had been hoping for since her young heart finall
Chapter 46POV: Tamara DavisHer heart was pounding so hard inside her chest – like it was hurting her a bit, but giving her a tickling sensation in return. She was totally nervous, but she was also excited to be with him.Tamara remembered King Hades in her dreams before everything happened. And after her accident on that cliff – some of her young memories visited her dreams.Although, some of it was still unclear whether it was reality or just a pigment of her imagination, she didn’t know. All that was on her mind right now was the man in front of him – walking proudly like he didn’t care about anyone in the place.Tamara mentally let out a deep sigh as she took a glimpse at his road shoulders, then to his muscular broad back. His golden crown didn’t even falter in its place as he walked arrogantly with his head held so high.His aura was a bit lighter at the moment – but no one dared to great him or sort of.Everything that was happening in her life right now was just too fast for
Chapter 47POV: Tamara Davis“What happened? And where is the King?” Her voice was laced with pure worry and suppressed anger.She knew that she wanted to follow them. She knew that she could be a stubborn Luna Queen – for all she cared!But Doc Dreyson had told her that her parents were now out of danger, and that they were awake a while ago. However, because they had fallen asleep once again before she could even talk to them.Now, Arlan went to the pack’s infirmary to talk to her, but the King was not with him – making her inner wolf groaned in frustration.Well, more of her, being annoyed for not fulfilling his own words. She was expecting him to go back to her and tell her what had happened, yet his second in command was in front of her instead.“I am so sorry, Your Grace, but the King needed to go to the palace because the Were Elders’ Council asked for a meeting.” Arlan seriously stated as he slightly bowed his head.Tamara mentally groaned in frustration, but her left brow twi
Chapter 48POV: Tamara Davis“The King would be here later, Your Grace.” Arlan politely informed her as he went towards the pack’s infirmary after the meeting that he attended with the King and the Were Elders’ Council members.Her left brow automatically shot upwards – giving aura her serious and intimidating expression.“And what was the meeting all about?” She inquisitively asked.Arlan swallowed hard as he hesitatingly stared at her.Tamara let out a deep sigh. She knew that she was giving Arlan now a hard time, but she was annoyed, and it was creeping into her system – which she couldn’t control, and she didn’t know the reason why.“Come on, Arlan, I wouldn’t do a thing, I promise.” She carefully added in a calmer demeanor this time – causing the King’s second in command sighed in defeat.“The members wanted to move the wedding and coronation on the might of the Full Moon.” He prudently stated.Tamara almost groaned in frustration as she rolled her eyes at that particular news.“
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