Chapter 61POV: Prince Raven PierceHe didn’t know if it was just his lucky self that he had surpassed the death that was already waving at him. He might be a fortunate *sshole, then.Prince Raven closed his eyes as he heard the door open and close afterwards, but he just pretended to be sleeping.“Stop pretending to be asleep.” His brother’s deep and threatening voice had reached his ears.He let out a deep sigh before opening his eyes once again.“The plan failed.” King Hades’ voice snapped his head to where his brother was standing.“What the heck happened?” He asked using his hoarse voice.His brother’s hands curled into balled fists.“I went into the South Side.” King Hades menacingly explained.His mouth went agape.“What the f*ck! You went there alone!” His worry suddenly intensified.
Chapter 62POV: Tamara PierceAfter sulking to her heart’s content in her room, she decided to go out in the backyard of the infirmary. She discovered that there was a small garden there – where flowers with medicinal value had been planted after she decided to take a walk.Tamara was still in her deep thoughts and her heart was still on the verge of melancholy. But who was she to blame Hades for it anyway?She was the one who fell for him. And now that her feelings weren’t reciprocated – which she thought was, Tamara felt so lost all of a sudden.Her crimson red hair was now fully turned into a burgundy-colored one that was dancing with the calm wind, and some of its strands were slightly brushing her face. But Tamara couldn’t care less.She closed her dark brown almond-shaped eyes as she felt the soothing cold wind.It was comforting to her – even the heaviness in her heart lessened but still remained. It was lulling her loneliness and pain, but she knew that it was just a temporary
Chapter 63POV: Queen TamaraShe has already been discharged from the infirmary. Despite of her parents’ worry, she decided to go back to the palace.Tamara couldn’t seem to notice that Hades didn’t visit her after talking to his brother in the infirmary. She felt slightly annoyed that he seemed like he didn’t care what happened to her, but then she remembered that she wasn’t in the position to demand anything from him.She let out a deep sigh as she followed Arlan towards the hallway.“By the way, where is the King?” She suddenly blurted out as she opened their room and found out that Hades wasn’t in there.“Uhm, the King is in the Throne room, Your Grace.” Arlan politely replied.Tamara nodded her head as she stared at him.“I need to see him.” She plainly said and walked her way towards where the King was.She didn’t see how Arlan looked terrified by what she said. And when he finally got a hold of himself, he instantly blocked her way – making Tamara’s brows furrowed and her eyes
Chapter 64POV: King Hades PierceHe knew that he had gone too far with Tamara. He shouldn’t have told her those things and that he knew that he was such a jerk for telling her those things. But it had already been said and nothing could even redo it.As he saw how the pain was reflected in her face, he just wanted to punch himself, but he couldn’t stop the jealousy that was creeping into his entire system. Hence, he couldn’t stop his emotions; hence, he was blinded again by them.It wasn’t a good thing, but he just couldn’t get a grip on himself in that very short period of time. And seeing Tamara now in front of his eyes, he felt like the scene of memories with her and that f*cking salutary wolf suddenly flashed into his mind – causing him to lash out at her.Now, he was just so shocked to see her unleash this new side of her.Their father had already warned him and Raven about this possibility. That this could happen to their mates, and he just proved it in front of his very eyes.
Chapter 65POV: King Hades Pierce“How is she?” He coldly asked Elder Zeparu as he finished checking Tamara’s condition.The old man stared at him with his unreadable expression on his face, but his eyes were still on Tamara – with a pale face and was just like sleeping so soundly at their own bed.“You exactly know what will happen to her if her body can’t respond to this, right?” Elder Zeparu simply told him as he slightly shook his head to prove his point.King Hades pursed his lips together as he heard those words that he had been expecting to hear.Yes.He already knew that his would happen, but he still pursued doing it. Because he knew that it was for Tamara. She had been the target of his enemies from the very beginning, and she just needed this to protect herself – even though he wasn’t by her side.However, this wasn’t a hundred percent sure to happen. There’s a huge probability that she could be a lycan – just like what happened to her mother. But it wasn’t always the case
Chapter 66POV: Prince Raven Pierce“What the f*ck is going on?” He was walking back and forth as he felt like something terribly bad had happened.Raven awoke from his sleep – his forehead drenched with sweat. He let out a deep breath as he held his throbbing head.He had just had a dream – or most probably a nightmare. He didn’t even notice that he had fallen asleep, and in ‘that’ particular nightmare, a woman with a blurry face appeared and told him to go to the South Side. Her voice was so cold and lifeless that it sent shivers down his spine.Raven heaved another deep sigh.Who was she?And why was she telling him to go there?He knew how risky it was to go there-But he suddenly stayed still when he remembered that his brother had gone to the South Side for the Maria Flora – for Tamara.His eyes widened as he immediately came up with a decision. He instantly got up to carry out his plan.He commanded Arlan to keep an eye on Tamara and Elder Zeparu – even threatened him that if s
Chapter 67POV: Queen Tamara PierceShe let out a loud gasp – as if she had been holding her breath for an extended period of time. Then, she felt like her strength had been taken off her body and had to stay and lay down on the comfy bed.Tamara attempted to open her eyes, but all that she saw was blurry shadows of the people around her. She grunted as she felt her body becoming heavier, and she firmly closed her eyes.“She’s finally awake.” Tamara could hear voices around her, but she was just too weak to even process them.“Let her rest for now. She needs it and don’t tell her about what happened yet.”Those were Raven’s final words that she heard before her consciousness left her mind.***POV: Lamina Darkwood“What news do you have now?” She boredly inquired to the man hiding in the shadows.“The Queen is sick. It is a perfect chance for you now.” He simply stated, before bidding his goodbye.“What do you mean that she’s sick? What happened to her?” Lamina seriously asked before
Chapter 68POV: Kage EsmerayHe could hear the water from the river – crashing against the rocks and finding its way towards the path that he might be heading into. It flowed so freely even though it didn’t know where it would be going and when it would end.Kage always found the place comforting. Ever since he was found by Elder Zeparu, this place had been his comfort zone. It held the memory of him – trying to find a perfect plan to eradicate the Dark Wood Pack. He would take revenge on the pack they eradicated. But now, he didn’t know what to do.He clenched his fists and even the folder that he was holding was already crumpled.His mind was totally haywire. It was like he was being thrown back when he was still a kid – confused, mad, and unsure. He was in pain, way back then, and now he was more than that.It was like all of his plans, his motivations, his will – had been
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