Chapter 164Daciana’s PovI paused open mouthed in embarrassment as the beautiful lady I had seen earlier in Nikkini’s room stepped forward with a smile on her face.“I’m Maliya,” She said with a nice smile as she stretched her hand out to me.“I’m sorry about the fuss but your husband has been overly familiar and inappropriate with me,” I explained as I shook her hand lightly.“Darling, didn’t you tell her?” The girl chuckled lightly as she brushed a palm across his arm lightly.I watched the motion tight-lipped unsure why it made me feel funny.“I’m so sorry if you feel that way, Luna. He was only concerned for your well-being. You see, before your accident, the both of you were the best of friends,” She explained with a pleasant smile.Friends? It must be awful and awkward for him that I have no recollection of him. No wonder he was miffed about me screaming for him to leave the room.A light blush stained my cheeks as I ducked my head in light embarrassment.“I really had no idea.
CHAPTER 165Daciana’s Pov“Yeah um, she’s not here,” He replied with a tight smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes.“She’s not here as in she’s not in the palace or she’s not here as in she’s not in the Lycan territory,” I asked him in confusion.“She didn’t come with you. Each Luna was only allowed one maid and you chose Brie,” He responded.Oh that makes sense. Brie’s older and more responsible.“Let’s go outside. We need to see the pack houses,” He said softly as he led me away from the tent.Outside the palace on the grounds, I watched as maids worked to scrub the floor from what I’m guessing was blood from war.If they need this many people to clean up, there must have been a lot of casualties.“And the remains? The fallen, where are they being laid to rest,” I asked him as we walked slowly across the grounds.“We’re currently bliuding a pyre large enough to fit them all. The main issue is who will conduct the ceremony,” He said gravely.“What do you mean? Evey pack has an elder
Chapter 166Daciana’s PovI held my head and blinked furiously as I tried to make out the scene in front of me.The Lycan's arms were around my waist holding me upright while Alisa shook me frantically.“Daciana, wake up! Wake up!” Alisa said worriedly as she shook me.“I I’m awake,” I moaned softly as I pushed away the Lycan’s palm and stood myself.‘Oh, thank the goddess. You swooned and had us worried. Are you okay?” Alisa asked worriedly.I brushed her concerns off and turned to face the Lycan.“Who is Neha?” I asked shakily.He shared a look with Alisa and turned back to me with worry written all over his face.“Where did you hear that name? What’s going on/’ He asked softly.“I I had a flashback ad that name was ringing in my head. Who’s Neha?” I asked as I looked from Alisa to the Lycan, hoping that one of them could provide an answer to m question.“Daciana, why don’t you-[“ Alisa started to say when the Lycan cut her short.“The high Luna. My wife’s real name is Neha,” He rep
Chapter 167Daciana’s PovI blinked up at him expecting some reply of some kind but he just shook his head and remained silent.“Never mind, I didn’t expect you to know anyway. Just like all the problems in my life, I’ll blame my injury,”I said with a sigh as I wiped my face.Only then, did I realize the position I was in. In his effort to comfort me, the Lycan had his arm around me, and my face was pushed against his chest.I inhaled his smell of spice and sandalwood shamelessly.He looked down at me and raised a brow in amusement.“Thank you,” I mumbled as I blushed furiously and pushed against him gently. He released me with a chuckle and I sat up and moved quickly to the end of the seat with my face on fire.Our carriage had just pulled into the palace. The guard had barely got the door open when I jumped down without his help and fled into the palace.Safely inside the palace, I pressed my palm against my chest as I tried to calm my breathing. I was sure any wolf within a mile
Chapter 168Arnou’s Pov.I chuckled lightly as I remembered how flustered Daciana had been in the carriage. We needed to find a cure for her memory as soon as possible.“Good evening Lycan,” The physician greeted me with a bow.“Being a royal physician has its perks doesn’t it?” I asked him as I rolled up the sleeves of my shirt and began to walk inside the palace.“Yes, Lycan. Most certainly,” He replied happily as he walked briskly to keep up with me.“Do you like doing your job?” I asked him again.“Yes, Lycan. Very much,” He replied nervously as he began to catch on that the smile on my face wasn’t an indication of my happiness but anger at his sloppy job.“Well, if you would like to keep your job. I suggest you get rid of whatever is taking up your attention and focus on doing your job properly!” I yelled in irritation as I came to an abrupt stop and turned to face him directly.“But, I I don’t understand, Lycan.” He stuttered as he took a nervous step back from me.“Tell me why
Chapter 169Daciana’s Pov.My hands shook as I stared at the open letters I had written to Eden.He had intercepted and read them all!“Daciana, calm down. Drop those letters and let’s talk calmly,” He said slowly as he raised up his hands.“Calm down?!” I asked with crazed laughter.“Daciana,” Alisa pleaded as she looked at the Lycan panicked.“Why do you have the private letters I wrote to my husband? Why did you read them!” I yelled in anger as I flung the opened letters at his head.I didn’t care that he was the Lycan. He could arrest me if he wished! Maybe I’ll be in a cell close enough to Lea and someone could finally tell me the truth behind everything.“Daciana, you need to calm down. I’ll explain everything to you,” He tried again.Explain everything to me? Like I was some doll he could keep feeding a warped version of the truth.“NO! You’re a Liar! How can I ever believe anything you say? How can I even trust you?! All you’ve done is lie to me since I woke up!” I yelled in
Short author’s note.Hey guys, So I’ve decided to give you some context on Herley’s story alongside Daciana’s story.This is the first part, please let me know in the comments if you’ll be interested in seeing more of it.Don’t worry, it won’t affect Daciana’s story in anyway. I’ll be uploading the new chapter later today😘****************************************************Herley's Pov.“I said I got it!” I snapped in irritation at Amelie as I took the creamer from her hand and began to draw a leaf on the coffee.It was the only thing I was good at, drawing art on coffee.And I mean that literally.When I first came to the human world four years ago, I was hurt and bleeding from my soul and body.The wounds my sister left on my magic well constantly made me throw up blood, coupled with the fact that I couldn’t exactly speak well, none of the humans wanted anything to do with me.At first, I tried to fit in.You know, pretend to be human.Follow the system and get drowned in the Amer
Chapter 170Daciana's PovA different time, a different life.“I want to do it on Daciana’s bed next time,” The betrayal tore my heart out.“I Alpha Eden of the blood Diamond pack reject you as my mate and strip you of your position as Luna,”My freedom and power being taken from me.“Will you be my Luna?” The question that changed my life.My wedding dress, torn into scraps.The sharp burning pain that ran down my legs.“Yes, I do,”“Neha run!”A sister who loved and sacrificed. A woman who tried to kill me. Two sides of the same coin.“I request one night with the Lycan,”The request that led to me exchanging a life for my husband.“Granny Now!”“Do you accept? A life for a life?” Soul-wrenching pain, screams of my best friend and confidant as she got cleaved from me.Emptiness.Sadness.Depressed.A baby that pulled me out.Fire. A new magic well to replace her room.Palms on the swell of her belly. A new baby growing for a sister I spent years hating.Turning her tree of magic
Hey guys! Thanks once again for all your support. A lot of you have asked in the comments about the sequel and my answer is I'm working on it. What will it be called? Honeslty I don't know. It's still in the works but once I have enough information for you, I'll make sure to update you all. For now, I have a new book out called MY SEVRANT MATE, MYH MOTHER-IN-LAW. Please go support me by reading the book, leaving gems, comments and reviews🙏🙏🙏 It would mean a lot to me and be such a great help. I really appreciate you all. The book has about 15 chapters now and is being updated daily. I hope you like it, I've included a preview chapter for you. Thanks to each and every one of you. Thank you. ********************************************************************************************************** Prologue Lydia’s Pov I LET OUT AN excited whoop as I ran through the hallways of the palace. “Lydia! Careful! Don’t fall!” Aunty Mardris called out behind me. “I won't!” I yelled b
EPILOGUE Narrator’s POV The woman floated around the ballroom in the arms of her beloved and surrounded by her pack members. Her subjects for she was their sovereign and their High Luna. Her heartbeat thundered with that of her husband. He was happy, she could feel it. So why wasn’t she content? Why did a niggling feeling seem to burrow away at the back of her mind? “My love? Are you okay?” The lycan asked as he focused his attention on her. “Yes, Just. I need some air. Please walk with me,” Daciana requested as she dropped her arm from Arnou’s shoulder and held on to his arm. . “Of course,” Arnou replied. No questions asked. Together, they walked out of the ballroom, their absence causing slight worry in a red-haired girl and her friend. “Do you feel a bit better now?” Arnou asked her as they walked down the palace hallway hand in hand. “Hmm. It’s just, we haven’t had this much peace and happiness in so long. Am I crazy, if I feel like it’s not permanent?” A slight frown
Chapter 224Maliya’s POVA scream tore from my throat as I watched what was supposed to be Herley’s execution turn into the High Luna’s suicide.I knew she wanted to die, but it was supposed to be from bloodlust. She was supposed to have some time to name her babies and hold and say goodbyes and…and…I pushed a trembling Alisa from me blindly as I crawled toward the burning figure in the middle of the dungeon.She didn’t even scream!Loud roars of anger resounded throughout the room as the Lycan sped into the dungeon and went straight for his burning wife.How could she do this?She burned brightly, with the flames so hurt that they charred my skin as I crawled towards her.As I screamed, cried, and sobbed, I vaguely registered someone wrapping their arms around my waist to keep me from reaching her.They didn’t have much success with the Lycan as he ran headfirst into the fire like it was water and held onto his burning bride.As I cried, I realized where the air should have been fil
Chapter 223Narrator’s POVThe night was dark and the prison cell was cold yet the girl didn’t shiver or whimper. She stood with her arms chains and a resigned look on her face.The goddess knows this time she tried. She had looked on as everyone dropped to their knees and begged her. And even though she had dreamt, for months of the day they would all recognize that they wronged her, In that moment, all she felt was genuine worry that her best efforts wouldn’t be enough.It seems almost ironic, as she had been a proud, confidant general, Second only to the lycan and primed to be his high Luna. But living about those dreadful humans for months would do that to anyone. They would grate at you until all your confidence faded away.She knew the golden-haired woman wouldn’t die. She had taken measures against that a while ago but looking into the fearful faces of what had once been her family, Herley decided to scrape together what remains of confidence she had left and do her best.And i
Chapter 222Daciana’s POVI stood in silence as I watched Arnou open my bedroom door weakly.The utter fear and grief on his face when I had agreed to end out marriage kept on replaying in my mind but I shook my head to clear my thoughts.Arnou stepped out into the sitting area and I followed closely behind him.The moment we came out, Maliya pushed herself out of Alisa’s arms and stood up with a fearful look on her face.“Well? What do we do now?” Alisa asked softly as she stood up and threaded her fingers with Maliyas.It gave me great joy to see that they had reconciled.“Nothing. We do nothing but wait fir it all to be over and I take this chance to say goodbye,” I replied her before Arnou could open his mouth to speak.He clenched his hands by his side in anger and I could feel the waves if his emotions and his hurt flooding through me.“But your children? Daciana reconsider this. Maybe there’s something we can do or-“ Danica said with a frown on her face.I walked up to her and
Chapter 221Daciana’s POVI gasped as Triss yelled and everyone in the room turned to stare at me.Maliya blinked confused but I could already sense the animosity pouring from her at Triss’s announcement as she listened and didn’t hear any heart beating in my chest.“EVERYONE OUT!” Arnou growled suddenly as he pointed at the door.He was afraid. That much I could feel, but he was also incredibly relieved and that brought me small peace.My legs shook as I pulled myself to a seating position and Triss snarled at Arnou angrily.“I left just for a few minutes. What did you do? Where’s Daciana? Why is that thing in her body? She demanded angrily as her eyes flitted to me for a quick second.Hurt racked my body as tears pricked the back of my eyes and I started to speak. To tell Triss something. Anything that would make her know, I wasn’t some strange enemy but Arnou beat me to it.“I SAID LEAVE!” He yelled angrily as the doors of my bedroom swung open and several palace guards rushed in.
Chapter 220Daciana’s POVIce flooded through my veins as I gave into the darkness. I was gone, drifting afloat in the darkness.Was this how Eva had felt? Was this how she had lived for months? Silenced and immune to the world.“Yes. Someone similar, except I was alone, but you’re not. I’m here with you, and together we’re stronger,” Eva’s soothing voice flooded my brain, and I smiled in ecstasy.Perhaps this place, this dark cocoon, was better after all.The sweet feeling of peace that lingered in my limbs, the love between my wolf and me We were made for this, just the two of us. No one else mattered.“Yes. We are,” I whispered back as a content smile flooded my lips. This place was perfect. Paradise.None of the suffering above could touch us here. Here we were happy and here we would remain-“NO!” The sharp scream of someone cut through my peace, and I blinked violently, disturbed.That wasn’t my wolf! Who was that, and why were they disturbing our peace? Were they trying to take
Chapter 219Maliya’s PovI groaned weakly as I blinked open my eyelids.“What’s going on?” I croaked to no one in particular.“Here, have some water,” A voice said calmly from my bedside.I sat up slowly and stared at Alisa in shock.She had dark circles under her eyes and looked extremely tired but apart from that, I could almost not tell she had been battling a magic wielding, Vampiric child just hours ago.Wait! What time is it?The last time I had seen Alisa, she had been battling Star by herself while Prince Xavier faced off some other Vampire.The moment Verena died and told me to get Herley for the high Luna, I knew I had to leave before the Vampires finished off Alisa and Xavier and came for me too.I crawled to their horses that they had left unattended, and this one is surprisingly because I have no idea how I achieved such a feat but I dragged my naked and poisoned ass up one horse and held on as hard as I could while the horse raced away.The goddess surely had a hand in m
Chapter 218Arnou’s PovPower surged through me. Expanding as the warmth of the fire licked at my fingers greedily. For a moment, I feared I was drawing on Daciana’s power too much, and I retracted my hand.It was unmarred, and when I turned my head around to stare at my wife on the bed, she lay unmoving, like the power draw hadn’t affected her at all.I already knew she was powerful, but it just put into perspective just how powerful she is.More confident than the first time, I put my hand into the flame again as the familiar feeling of warmth licked at my fingers. The fire danced like it was alive, and it was relatively easy for me to pluck a piece, almost like breaking off a branch of a tree.I withdrew my hand from the fire, and with the little piece swimming in my palm like mercury, I poured it into the tube and stood to my feet.Everyone in the room, including Herley, watched in surprise. It was almost like she hadn’t expected me to be able to do it.“You stuck your hand into f