Chapter 81
POV: Queen Tamara Pierce
She woke up without Hades by her side. She suddenly felt something was off, and she didn’t know why. Her gut was telling her to go out.
Tamara yawned as she got up from her bed and looked around – hoping that Hades was just taking a shower like he used to do. But her forehead creased when she couldn’t feel him around.
She felt his warmth a while ago, and the proof was also in the disheveled of the bed where her husband was supposed to be. Then, she looked at the clock with her brows furrowed as it said that it was already past midnight.
“Where the heck is he?” She whispered under her breath as she got her robe and covered her revealing nightdress.
She was wide awake now as she decided to go out and look for her husband instead. He might be getting overworked again.
Ever since the Darkwoods started this conflict, she knew that he was making
Chapter 82POV: King Hades Pierce“Like what we are expecting to happen, they didn’t want to negotiate through that invitation of peace talk.” Raven seriously commented.“Let’s move on to the next plan, then.” He stated monotonously as he rose from his golden throne.“Aren’t we going to wait for Kage? He might have good news to bring or even information that can help us.” Raven shrugged his shoulders as he moved his chess pieces once again.His younger brother looked like a weirdo by playing all by himself. He let out a deep sigh.“We will wait for him first before we move, then.” He responded calmly after a brief pause before walking towards the door.Maybe he still had time to eat lunch with his loving wife, before they moved on with their next plan. He instantly felt thrilled by the thought.Tamara couldn’t fail to make him
Chapter 83POV: King Hades PierceHe simply nodded at Raven as they both silently walked towards the enemies’ fortress on the South Side. Based on Shanaia and Tamika’s information, the bloodlust rogues – the rogues that Aeron had experimented with – were camping there.But he instantly raised his hand when he suddenly felt like something was wrong.His forehead creased when he realized something.There were no rogues around!Not even one!“What the f*ck!” He lowly let out a curse under his breath.He slightly shook his head as Raven stared at him – they might be thinking the same thing.They were about to go back when the bloodlust rogues slowly went out from the trees – surrounding them.His forehead creased at how they would know that. Tamika had given them a special liquid that could hide their smell, but how the hell…
Chapter 84POV: Arlan“I can’t believe that someone was spying on us – and on the King, for goodness’ sake!” He blurted it out as he slightly shook his head.They were in the kitchen and eating their snacks. Shimuel and Dillion remained silent as he continued babbling about what the King had announced a while ago.“Whoever that was, I just hope that he had a good reason for doing this to the King.” Arlan continued – turning serious this time.He was munching his bread when he realized the silence between the two third-in-command.“What is happening to the both of you?” He curiously inquired all of a sudden.Shimuel heaved a deep sigh before he stood up.“I just need some fresh air.” He plainly stated, before leaving the kitchen without bidding his goodbye.Arlan’s brows furrowed as he followed Shimuel with his eyes – still puzzled as to why he suddenly turned that way.“What happened to him?” He curiously inquired before looking at Dillion.Dillion let out a deep sigh and shrugged his
Chapter 85POV: King Hades PierceHe could sense the tension slowly intensifying around them. And he knew that it was because of his dark and enraged aura. He must stay calm but thinking about his Kingsman’s betrayal was making his inner wolf growl in deep fury.“I am giving you the opportunity to talk and explain yourself, Dillion. Why did you do this?” He said in between his gritting teeth.But Dillion just let out a small smile – making him a bit more impatient.“You aren’t like this, Your Majesty. You should have just ended my life, right here – right now. You already caught me, right?” Dillion coolly stated.It seemed like his eyes were looking at him with melancholy hidden in them – as if they mirrored some pain and grief inside. But now, he just couldn’t decipher whether he still believed what he had been seeing. Especially that he had already been caught off guard – revealing his own betrayal.Hades already had a tiny hint that one of his third in command was the one spying on
Chapter 86POV: Queen Tamara PierceBeing with Hades and knowing about his plans, she already knew how he was affected by everything that was happening. It wouldn’t be easy for him to fight this war with the Darkwoods, especially since they had already caught the traitor. The news about it might have crushed him by now.No matter how much he tried to act tough and intimidating, she just knew that he was broken inside. She saw how sad his eyes were the moment he arrived – with his subordinates.His eyes were lost and glittering with pain and miserable emotions that were making her feel the same way.“Hey…” She said in a low voice as she saw Hades going inside their room.He told her that he would visit Dillion and Shimuel in their rooms.Hades heaved a deep sigh.“Hey…” His voice was gruff, and she could sense a tinge of exhaustion in it.He gave her a soft small smile as he walked towards her and kissed her head.“Why aren’t you resting yet?” He gently asked as he sat beside her on th
Chapter 87POV: King Hades Pierce“I have something to tell you.” Raven seriously stated as he entered the Throne Room.He had this unreadable expression painted on his face.Hades just finished talking to Arlan and Shimuel about Dillion’s grave. No matter how he had committed this unlawful act, he couldn’t deny the fact that he still wanted his corpse to be buried near the palace.“About what?” He matched his seriousness with his – he even raised his left brow in response.Raven heaved a deep sigh.“I talked to Dillion before he died.” He languidly started while Hades remained silent – waiting for him to continue his words.“He told me his reasons for doing everything he did. He said that his family is indebted to Lamina’s father, and he couldn’t do anything but follow the last promise he had sworn to his father.” Raven added.Hades leaned against his throne as he tried to remain expressionless.“Well, I don’t see any significance to it all. We all know why the Darkwoods did this tre
Chapter 88POV: King Hades Pierce“Are they all done with the preparations?” He darkly asked his younger brother as he entered the meeting room.Arlan and Shimuel followed him into the room. All of their gazes were directed towards Prince Raven – who was grinning like a madman with his chess board in front of him.“They are already in place. Don’t worry, as what Tamika said, we will just need to do something in that specific thing.” Raven seriously stated as he moved the white queen piece on the board towards where the black king piece was.“Great. Then, we are good to go.” King Hades smirked wickedly as he stood up and nodded at everyone.Prince Raven viciously smiled.“Checkmate.” He sinisterly whispered before he stood up and followed him.Arlan and Shimuel silently followed behind them – with their dark auras like his and Raven’s.“Uhm, one more thing, Your Majesty.” Arlan politely called him – with firmness and seriousness were dripping from his voice.“The Mindsor Clan had alrea
Chapter 89POV: Queen Tamara VikeshShe felt weak all of a sudden – like the stress and exhaustion doubled upon hearing those words from Tamika. But before she could even react, Tamika suddenly fainted as she and Shanaia instantly went to her side.Tamara called one of the sentinel wolves outside the Throne Room when Kage suddenly went inside and carried Tamika into their room.Until now, she hadn’t been on speaking terms with Kage – after everything that happened.She knew that sooner or later she would have to rekindle things with him.“What happened to her?” Kage seriously asked.He looked strangely concerned while looking at Tamika, but she just shrugged it all off.“She suddenly fainted.” She worriedly replied.Kage checked her pulse and heaved a deep sigh.“She must be too exhausted. I recently discovered that she hadn’t been sleeping for three straight days now.” Kage clenched his jaw as he stared at Tamika.They could feel his arising annoyance towards the woman sleeping sound
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