AMANISA’S POVMy eyes scanned the surroundings and nothing looked familiar except Ava. I gave her a look to tell her to start explaining but she also had been giving me a look that screamed: “Why is your dress ripped, Ama…”However, before Ava could voice her question, my hands shifted to my exposed chest, covering my skin, and my voice broke through the heated temptation between Ava and me. “What is this, Ava?” Ava cleared her throat and her eyelashes fluttered repeatedly as she shifted her gaze toward the direction Kovan had walked to after he dragged me through a different route and to an unknown place. This was clearly the palace too but what part of the palace is this and why was I brought her? Why was Ava waiting here? Why on earth did Kovan not take me through the path we took to the hidden chambers yesterday? Could it be that he didn't trust me?“Or it could be that he was trying to protect you from unwanted eyes…. Where\as why did you lie to him about the path? I can belie
KING ARCHIE’S POVThe moment I entered my sleeping chambers, I understood why Ardin sounded like a killer when he connected to my mind earlier. I understood why my Delta sounded unfriendly before entering my sleeping chambers. He needed to sound that way because someone he perceived as my enemy had come to meI had been here for the past twenty minutes and I have also been staring at my once-mysterious visitor for that long and the heated gaze I had on him wasn't even as hot as the tension in the room. This was why Ardin specifically protested against having the visitor in my room. Not only was the visitor perceived as a threat, but he was also known to be a threat and many Lycans want his head… the house of gammas especially will kill to get their hands on him. What was he doing here?Why was he here In the Lycan King’s den… so much more dangerous than the lion’s den. “Should he be dragged out, My King? I will gladly–”“That will be no way to treat a visiting Alpha and I remember
AMANISA’S POVI was happy to see him. Really. Seeing Damon here in Kovan’s sleeping chambers eased my mind a bit and I forgot about the cunning plans that had been zapping through my head ever since Ava and I took a tour of my living quarters.“Does this mean they have both reconcile and we can get the moon dress?” Arla was even more excited than I was and she even overlooked the fact that Damon was kneeling before Kovan... How did that show reconciliation? The moment I realize that my excitement vanished. How would I get my moon dress if these two don't make up?“Why are you here?”Kovan asked with a stiff tone. I was gnarly convinced that he doesn't want to see me but when I cut my eyes to his, I realized that his stiffness wasn't directed at me. Kovan’s eyes were still on Damon’s bent frame and Damon on the other hand was staring at me with a wide smile.The smile was too wide, to be honest, and that was definitely why Kovan’s nostrils were releasing smoke.“Why are you here, Ama
CHAPTER 66.KING ARCHIE’S POV“What could she be up to now?”Even Jay was worried about the wide smile Amanisa had on her face as she requested to talk. I was obviously not in the mood for any of her games since I was still getting used to the fact that Damon didn't die and wasn't the real culprit… I did suspect that from the onset, however, now that it had been proven that the Alpha of NightShade pack wouldn't be dying by my royal Lycan sword, the feeling wa different. Perhaps it was mere jealousy… because deep down, I was happy that Damon was innocent. That had saved me a lot of trouble and now I could go ahead and investigate further without creating a riot between my people and the people that still remained Loyal to the previous House Of Kings.It was a relief but I still didn't like Damon one bit… just look at the way he was staring at Amanisa like she was his whole world and he existed for her. “I wish I could read minds, Jay… this lycan is unpredictable and we both know tha
CHAPTER 67.AMANISA’S POVI had my moon dress back!The emotions I experienced when Damon handed the dress to me a week ago couldn't be described in words.To think that I didn't see that coming not even when I was having a nervous breakdown while I had my bath that morning. Going to Kovan’s chambers was just an intuition that I followed to make me feel better.I did get better.I also found a way to rebuild my childhood home thanks to Damon. That childhood friend of mine had come in handy and he had whispered “Thank you for making this possible, Isi.” to me three days ago when we presented the plan to the inner court and also made sure the renovation plan was launched and the alliance between NightShade and Royal Hills was once again solidify.The last few days have been great and I have been really busy with the renovation plans and also with being Lady Of Royalty and having to be with Kovan always.The inner Palace was also my business now much to Violet’s displeasure.“Are you sur
KING ARCHIE’S POV“The commotion hasn't even started…”Well, it was long overdue.I would be lying if I said I was surprised that Amanisa was cooking up another drama. The palace had been awfully quiet for the past few days and I was beginning to worry since the atmosphere was strange. Violet wasn't doing anything and Amanisa who was the real drama queen hadn't done anything yet either except the inner court meeting that was held days ago. I haven't heard from her nor have I seen her in my room. We have been seeing only when necessary ad I made sure we see every day even though she didn't say much.Every day was necessary.“And she is back.” Jay muttered as I took steps toward Amanisa. My Lycan Spirit added, “What the hell is she wearing?” If my gammas weren't watching and perhaps if Ardin wasn’t behind me, I would have laughed so hard. Amanisa looked funny as hell and it took all of my consciousness and strength to hold back the laugh that was threatening to force its way out of me
AMANISA’S POVI was confident… I wasn't nervous at all… Not even when Ardin stormed towards me with a tight fist ad a loud growl… I remained confident.They were all lies… everything was a lie and deep down, I was worried as fuck but no one had to know. Kovan who had been mute ever since I tried to persuade him doesn't have to know that I was nervous and that my walls were breaking as I watched Ardin come for me like a mad bull.Ardin… shame on him. He called himself a Delta yet accepted to combat with me… a female that was supposed to be from his king's Family. I am sure he wouldn't have accepted if it had been Violet or any other true-born royal of the house of Kings… I was a true-born Royal but again, no one has to know that yet until I am ready to let that out. Ardin was approaching like wildfire and despite all the ranks I had gotten in the human Kung Fu society, combat world and also the world of Karate and many other types of martial arts, I was still less confident, knowin
KING ARCHIE’S POVWas anyone else seeing what I was seeing? Or were they all too blinded by the dominant energy Ardin was releasing and his anger?Could they see what I was seeing or were they simply seeing a fragile woman struggling in the arms of a big man with all the energy to snap her into two or more pieces?Could they see the way she slid and rendered Ardin useless for a minute?Did anyone notice that this is another side of Amanisa that I, Kovan had never seen before? Lycan King Archie might have missed it but Kovan shouldn't. Kovan was her lover and the closest person to her so why was he just seeing this side of Amanisa?I had once seen her as a fragile female… a rogue but something was different about her scent as she fought with Ardin. There was a huge difference and I could tell that she was barely at her full capacity.“She isn't the Amanisa I know, Jay…”I said to my Lycan Spirit with eyes still on the combat and especially on Amanisa. Every one of her moves didn't mis
AMANISA’S POV*SIX MONTHS LATER* I was a sweaty mess. My senses were heightened and I stared eagerly at Davina who was still standing in between my legs. I was lying on the same bed Davina pointed at when I asked her some hours ago about the bed I was born in.Davina had said, “That one. Your mother had difficulty with you, Queen Isidora. Are you sure you wnat to push her out on the same bed?” I had nodded without hesitating, choosing that bed and that room to push the Princess Of Royal Hills out of my swollen and tired body. Yes, I just delivered my baby girl and I couldn't wait to see her or hold her even though I was still breathless after pushing for hours. My baby decided to come early but that didn't mean she didn't take a lot of hours to show herself to the world after my water broke. “She is here. The Princess has been born!”Davina exclaimed. I let my head fall on the pillow as Davina walked to me with my bloody bundle of happiness. Ava and Rahela were in the delivery r
KING ARCHIE’S POVContrary to my belief, things were going well. The scent of death was hanging in the air the moment we stepped into the room slowly dissipated. Amanisa and Lulu held their Mom for minutes and we all saw the former Queen heal at the hands of her daughters. Jay questioned, “All they had to do was touch her?” As if Rahela could hear my Lycan Beast, she repeated the same question but audibly, “All we had to do was make her two daughters touch her together?”Davina simply gasped, shocked that her sister was showing signs of life. Lulu answered Rahela’s question, “We have to do more than that, Rahela and that’s where you all come in.” Lulu went ahead to explain that this wasn't how their mom would recover. She also mentioned that she believed that the moment she and Amanisa take their hands off their mom, she would return to her vegetative state… her health might also deteriorate quickly. Since Lulu was knowledgeable, no one questioned her or how she knew what to do.
AMANISA’S POVMy story– our story wasn't getting sadder. At least, I couldn't see it becoming more sad.There was no way I would allow it even though I could feel it in my gut that a lot could still go wrong. Davina said it, in fact.She said my mother was dying… Right after I found the perfect sister, I also realized that my mom has been living in pain for twelve years. What was I saying? This could get worse and very sad. I mean, how was I supposed to be the strong sister when Lulu was breaking as we walked to the forbidden first room?How was I supposed to not break when I was going to see my mom who has been suffering alone and in pain all these years?How would I stay strong when I walked in to see life leaving my Mom’s eyes? It could get worse and I could see myself breaking without restraint. I had a sister to shield but—“No one will stop you from breaking, Ama. You have been strong for many years and you have suffered greatly too. Take the break if you want it.”Arla voi
KING ARCHIE’S POVEver since Amanisa asked Davina about her Mom and younger sister, I had been in shock. Coupled with Amanisa being unconscious for days, I was partially a curious living dead. I’d asked questions from Davina but she refused to say a word concerning my concerns and Lulu had been sticking around for the past thirty hours for reasons I didn't know until she revealed that she was Amanisa’s sister… The same sister that I kept wondering how she could exist. I mean, I had never heard of a second child of Queen Idalia and her mate. But from the look on Davina's face, it sank in that there was still so much I needed to know about my mate. Amanisa was shocked as well and Rahela and her girls were equally shocked as Lulu wept her heart out in Amanisa’s arms– a place I wanted to be but couldn't be at the moment. Jay etched, “I can’t believe this. Lulu is her little sister and her mom, Queen Idalia who we all thought was late is alive and in the next room to us…”Yes.. that w
AMANISA’S POVThe first voice I heard belonged to Kovan. I didn't realize how long I had been out but I heard my mate’s voice first. Kovan etched, “You still won’t tell me what she was referring to before she passed out?”Obviously, Kovan was speaking to Davina whose presence could be felt as my eyes fluttered open. My eyes met with Lulu’s sad eyes the moment they opened and the little but grown girl gasped as her eyes widened. I smiled at her and her lips trembled which made me wonder why she was so sad. That was unlike her.Davina responded to Kovan before she realized that I was awake, “I can’t say anything until Amanisa wakes up. I am sorry, My King.” “You don’t have to be sorry, Aunt Davina. I am already awake so you can begin.”I let out breathlessly. As their eyes shifted to me, I winced. My neck was still aching which meant that I had not fully healed from Byron’s tight hold. How long was I out for exactly?“Amanisa!”“Ama!”Davina and Kovan exclaimed simultaneously. Both o
AMANISA’S POV“Two…”Davina let out through the mind link. Byron, on the other hand, kept yelling to get the Gammas to obey him but after I had announced that Kovan doesn't have to beg or listen to Byron anymore, Byron lost the little power he had over everyone.“Now!”Davina declared and with the little breath I had left, I pushed my hands upward, grabbing Byron’s ugly face. “What the fuck do you think you are doing? Do you have an immediate death wish–”Byron cussed at me but the sudden splash of water on his body cut his irritating voice off. Byron yelled at the healers behind me, “What did you do that for?”Lulu’s soft voice broke out, responding, “You will find out in three, two, one…”I didn't let Lulu finish counting before I dug my fingers into Byron’s eyes and immediately, Byron screamed, not just because of my attack but because of the effect of the cleansing water as well. His hold on my neck loosened.“Ahhh.”Violet gasped loudly, jumping away from Byron when she reali
AMANISA’S POVPlease… Just two minutes, Kovan… I need two minutes to save you… to save us all from his clutches.“Bury me alive, Curtis… Do it now.”Kovan’s voice still found a way to hit my eardrums even though I was literarily dying from Byron’s tight hold. His palms were big enough for one of them to wrap around my neck, choking me, and restricting me without him breaking a sweat.“You are almost there, Isidora… Please don’t give up.”Davina’s voice spread in my mind. I could feel myself getting drained. Although the energy I was trying to move from Byron’s chest had been pulled up to his throat or somewhere around that part of his body, I could still fail. But I couldn't let myself fail… I had too many people counting on me. “I think it’s time we move to the tomb. I mean you can’t miss this, Baby.”Violet whispered sweetly which would have made me cringe if I wasn't losing my strength slowly. Byron chuckled, “I can't be there while they bury him. Tradition says that while he
KING ARCHIE’S POVSomething wasn't right. I could feel it in my guts that something was wrong with how fast Amanisa struck my demonic cousin down.“To be honest, he doesn't seem to be breathing well at the moment.” Jay pointed out. “But the knockdown was too easy.”Davina countered, “You don't understand how strong Princess Isidora is right now. Aside from releasing her unused energy, we have shared our energy with her and also weakened the demon. This isn't strange at all, My King.”I begged to differ but Lulu voiced, “We don't have the time to argue. That beast’s energy is getting stronger by the second. Drain him now, Amanisa.”I could hear Lulu’s conviction and fear. She was a child that should be protected from this scene. When did she get here?“We will help you before he bounces back stronger--”Rahela uttered, making me realize that even though Amanisa struck Byron in his demonic state, he had the tendency of regaining his power quickly. And Byron could become stronger with ev
AMANISA’S POVHe was huge.He was ugly.He was terrifying. And I could perceive that he was growing powerful with every second that passed. I didn't understand how he could get this string with the power of the same which I defeated with Rahela yesterday but I knew one thing… Certainly.Certainly, I had to fight this huge, ugly, and unnatural strong demon trapped within the spiritual cage before me.Was I scared?Yes. That fact has been established even before I set my eyes on the new Byron.But was I still doing this regardless of my fear?Again, Yes. There was no other option. Everyone here is looking up to me. I was their hope and I wasn't about to fail them.Therefore, I swallowed my fear and declare, “Let's get the funeral started.”Seeing how fast Byron was growing, the healers wasted no time after my declaration. They started chanting. My eyes caught sight of Lulu amidst them. She was also chanting with her hands stretched toward the cell. I was terrified that a young child li