A newfound glow 🔥🔥🔥The drive back home was very pleasant. I didn't know how to express the feeling I had; it was overwhelming."Um, Ashley, you're glowing," Lucas said while we were still upstairs on the restaurant's rooftop, and I blushed deeply at the remark."Aww, thank you," I responded, basking in the compliment."No, I don't mean that as a compliment. I mean, you are actually glowing! Can't you see the bright light emitting from your body?" he said. I pulled away from him to see what he was talking about. I placed my hands in front of me and, indeed, there was a radiant light emitting from them. I looked around and saw people staring in amazement. I gulped nervously."Um, Lucas, what's going on?""I don't know, I'm just as stunned as you are," he responded, clearly surprised."You know what, Ashley, let's just go. You're starting to get even brighter.""Wait, what?""Let's go." We hurried towards the table, and he grabbed his cell phone, signaling our immediate departure. We
What am I missing 🔥🔥🔥When I finally entered the room, I closed the door behind me and took a deep breath. The room felt like a safe haven, a place where I could collect my thoughts and try to make sense of everything. I looked at my reflection in the mirror, the faint glow still visible around me. It was a reminder that whatever was happening, it was real and not just a figment of my imagination.We needed answers, and soon. The royal seer might hold the key to understanding what was happening to me and how to control it. But until then, I had to stay strong and trust that Lucas and Simon would help me navigate this new, uncertain path.I carefully sat down, trying to clear my head, but I couldn't stop thinking about the strange light emanating from my body and the unexpected aggression I had felt. Sure, I never liked Veronica, and yes, I never wanted her in the house or anywhere near Simon and Lucas, but reacting that way? That was something I knew I would not do in my right mind
It hurts! 🔥🔥🔥**Veronica's POV**“What is this about? Are you seriously telling me that you allowed that lowly slave to beat you up?”“Mom, this isn't helping! It's already bad enough that she made me hit my butt really hard. I mean, it hurts so much right now. But please, stop saying it over and over again like that; it's embarrassing.”“Well, you should be embarrassed! Weren't you the one going on and on about her being weak and unable to defend herself? You're way stronger than she is. Why would you let such a weakling defeat you so easily?”“Whoa, Mom, calm down. I don't think you get it. She was extremely strong, and obviously, no one expected that. Even Simon himself was surprised.”“And so? You are of royal blood. You have the strength of a warrior in the blood flowing through your veins, while she is just a lowly entity that doesn't even match up to the standards of the maids we have here in the palace.”“No, Mom. You see, this is exactly where we are all getting it wrong w
It's gone 🔥🔥🔥It had been about two days since the incident during my date with Lucas, and yes, I was still glowing for reasons we couldn't yet decipher. The mansion, an opulent estate nestled amidst rolling hills and lush gardens, was a place of timeless beauty and mystery. The walls were adorned with intricate tapestries, and the floors were covered with rich, plush carpets that muffled the sound of footsteps. The grand chandeliers hanging from the high ceilings bathed everything in a soft, golden glow. This majestic setting only added to the surreal nature of my situation.The number of stares I received in the mansion—from both those present when the incident occurred and those returning from their journeys to connect with their mates—was overwhelming. The sensation was surreal; it felt as if I were walking in a dream, my skin shimmering with an ethereal light that seemed to have a life of its own. Each step I took felt weightless, as if the glow had somehow altered the very fa
Watch your back 🔥🔥🔥“Yes, it just happened! She left my office not too long ago. I was stunned.” There was silence before he continued, “But you seriously need to investigate this further. We can’t tell what it’s really about. She was literally emitting light for two days, and now it just stops? Please, find out more about this. I expect your presence at the mansion this evening, no excuses.” He hung up, leaving me wondering who he had been talking to.I went upstairs to my bedroom, heading straight to the mirror. After two days of not being able to see my reflection, I could finally look at myself without the blinding glow. I smiled warmly, sat down, and began brushing my hair, appreciating the simple pleasure of seeing my reflection.These little things, I realized, were privileges I hadn’t fully appreciated. After such a challenging two-day period, I wanted to savor every moment. I looked at my hands and smiled. The day was still young, so I decided to conserve my energy. Sittin
Mysteries 🔥🔥🔥My heart raced as I listened, trying to piece together the implications of what they were discussing. The grandiosity of the mansion’s decor seemed to mock the simplicity of my life before all this confusion and mystery began. The walls were adorned with elaborate tapestries depicting scenes of myth and legend, their rich colors muted in the flickering light from the fireplace. The ornate mirrors, with their gilded frames, reflected the room's opulence and the dancing flames, adding to the surreal atmosphere. Heavy velvet curtains, a deep crimson, were drawn tightly across the tall, arched windows, shutting out the outside world and making this conversation feel as if it were happening in a separate, almost mythical realm.Lucas's voice cut through my thoughts, bringing me back to the present. “So, what should we do next? We can't just ignore this.”The Seer paused, the silence thick with anticipation, as if the very air were waiting for his words. “For now, it's cruc
Far from over 🔥🔥🔥“Do you have any idea how dangerous this is?” Simon asked, his voice low but intense. “This isn't some storybook or fairy tale. The knowledge in these pages could be powerful and dangerous in the wrong hands. You could have exposed yourself to serious threats.”“I know,” I replied, my voice trembling. “But I need to understand. There's something happening to me, something I can't control. The Seer called it an 'energy disturbance,' and I don't know what it means. I just want to know the truth.”Simon sighed, rubbing his temples as if warding off a headache. He looked tired, the weight of responsibility clear in his eyes. For a moment, the stern facade slipped, revealing a glimpse of the person underneath—the one who had always tried to protect me, even if it didn't always look like he cared, more like he really didn't want to care in fact.“This book,” he began, holding it up, “is written in an ancient language, one that's not easily translated. Even if you could
Stunning 🔥🔥🔥As I slipped into the dress, I couldn't shake the feeling that there was more going on than I knew. The fabric felt luxurious against my skin, and the fit was perfect, almost as if it had been tailored specifically for me.Madame Mortica helped me with the finishing touches, pinning up my hair and applying a light touch of makeup. As I looked at myself in the mirror, I barely recognized the girl staring back. The dress transformed me, making me look older, more regal. But beneath the polished exterior, I felt the same confusion and unease as before.“You look stunning,” Madame Mortica said, stepping back to admire her work. For once she actually gave me a compliment, and it actually felt like it was honest and coming from within “Now, let's go. We can't keep them waiting.”I nodded, taking a deep breath as I followed her out of the room. The corridors of the mansion were dimly lit, the walls adorned with portraits of long-dead ancestors. The air was cool, carrying a fa