Chapter 90As I walked down the hallway back to my chamber, I had the vague impression that Arnou was angry with me.Well, I wasn’t so pleased with him either. We’re supposed to be a team, despite all that Herley had done, it’s quite disappointing that he had wanted to make such an important decision without consulting me.“High Luna, what’s the new plan? What are we going to do about Lady Herley?” Lea asked me worriedly as she escorted me to my room.I sighed in exhaustion. Why does everyone keep asking me what the next step is? I’m just as clueless as the next person.All I hope is that everything goes fine. I haven’t had time to come to terms with the fact that Herley is my sister.And the fact that she sacrificed herself to make sure I got away from that abusive situation is just overwhelming. I mean how am I supposed to react? Am I supposed to be thankful?This woman tried to kill me! And she blocked out a part of my life for twenty years. Granted she might have done it for my be
As I kissed Arnou, my first reaction to the pain was to pull away.He seemed shocked but like always, he could sense that I needed to be touched, I didn’t want him to pull away so he didn’t.Instead, he deepened the kiss, and the pain I felt, mixed with the pleasure of our tongues dancing together until I was sure that this was the best kiss we had ever had.And it was funny because I didn’t touch his hair or clothe like I normally would. I admit, it did feel a bit strange to kiss him so intimately without him holding my waist and tangling his fingers in my hair.I broke the kiss first so I could take in more air.“Wow,” Arnou said looking at me in surprise.“What is it?” I asked him shyly.“It’s just, you took me by surprise. That’s all,” he replied with a roguish grin.I playfully took a pillow from my bed and threw it at him. He caught it laughing with so much joy that my heart ached.Arnou was totally right. This was what she had wanted to steal from me. A chance to spend days wa
Chapter 92“Herley,” Alisa whispered in shock. Herley's face crumpled as the realization of what Alisa had witnessed dawned on her.“No, Alisa. No, Alisa please don't believe anything this lying wench says. You know me better. I I was just -” Herley said as tears filled her eyes and she walked slowly towards Alisa.I felt hurt pool at the bottom of my belly. It seems like Herley really cared about Alisa. Once upon a time, that protective sister's love had been mine and now she stared at me like I was the devil himself.“What do you mean by that? I just I I heard you say so many terrible things to her. You told her you wouldn't give her the antidote. Did you really try to kill her?” Alisa asked Herley in disappointment and anger.“She tried to steal my life. I had to do something. I wanted to marry Arnou so I could continue to protect you,” Herley said softly as she gripped Alisa’s hands and tried to get her to believe her.I watched the entire situation with tears pooling in my eyes
Chapter 93‘I didn't knowThat was the phrase that I kept on turning around in my head. Did she lie?Did she speak the truth? I was immensely confused. Some part of me felt inclined to believe her, but I kept thinking of the way she said it and the tone she said it in.“Do you think she meant it? Did she really not recognize me?” I asked my wolf, Eva.“Daciana, it doesn't matter if she was saying the truth or not. It doesn't change anything and I think you should stop torturing yourself about this.That woman isn't your sister. You lost your sister twenty years ago in that forest.You have to make peace with that,” Eva replied sadly.She was right but it didn't make things any easier. I got up from my bed and walked over to my bath chamber to wash my face.Lea was sitting on a chair reading a book with a dimly lit candle. She seemed a bit surprised when she saw me walking towards the bathroom.I can't blame her, it's the middle of the night. If it were me, I would be surprised too.“H
Chapter 94The entire meeting room erupted in an uproar around me.I sat still, unhearing and unseeing as the generals raged around me. My heart felt so deeply for Arnou. He had been so excited about getting the antidote that this request crushed his spirit.His face was slack and he was staring at Herley in disbelief.She had asked for the one thing, I couldn't give her.Tears welled up in my eyes as my sobs threatened to choke me. How can I could I give up my husband to my sister? But if I didn't agree to her outrageous request, he wouldn't be my husband anymore.Even though our mate bond was non-existent for now, I had fallen deeply in love with Arnou and just the thought of not spending my life with him was too much for me.“You insolent brat! How dare you! Your own sister? I regret taking you in all those years ago,” Granny yelled in outrage as she got to her feet and walked up to Herley.“Granny come on, we both know if you hadn't taken me in, I would have killed you like you
Chapter 95I jumped back in terror and opened my mouth to scream when the figure held out its arms before me.“Daciana, calm down. It's me, Alisa,” Alisa whispered gently.Alisa?! Why on earth was she in my room at this time?I hissed in irritation as I moved past her and sat on my bed, trying to calm my racing heart.“What is wrong with you? Why would you wait for me in the darkness?” I asked her, incredibly annoyed.She didn't seem to take note of my mood and walked over to move my table chair closer to the bed.I waited for her to sit before I started reading again.“Alisa, what you did is ridiculous. And how did you even get in here without anyone seeing you or chastising you?”“Daciana, I'm sorry for startling you. It's just, I have a lot on my mind and I miss you.Since your wedding, a lot has happened and we haven't spent as much time together,” Alosa said quietly.She can't be serious. Did she really come to my room by this time just to profess some kind of love for me?“Alisa
Chapter 96 Arnou’s povI stood in front of my mirror picking apart my entire appearance and readjusting the neck of my shirt.To be honest, I was nervous about leaving my chambers. I was sure that the news about yesterday would have spread around the palace and everyone would be looking at me and waiting for my decision.It’s not every day, you decide between saving your wife’s life or remaining faithful to her. Each choice comes with a terrible consequence.I can’t imagine my life without Daciana and yet, there’s no way I would be able to look in her eyes if I had a one night stand with Herley.Last night, I had been livid. I had stomped away from the meeting room with every intention of torturing Herley until she made the antidote.But when my anger abated, I realized how foolish that decision would have been. So many things could easily go wrong or she could just decide to not make the antidote.I feel so deeply for Daciana. How on earth can I face her when I’ve been the cause of
Daciana's povAll the generals were already sitted and waiting for us when we arrived.I walked in on shaky feet as I tried to calm my racing heart. Yes Alisa and I had a plan.But what if the plan doesn't work?What then? Do I really give my husband to Herley? These questions kept running through my mind.“Daciana, it's going to be fine. We have a fool proof plan. Please stop worrying, it's making me anxious,” Eva hissed at me in irritation.I decided that she was right and took a deep breath. Everything was going to depend on my acting.I took my seat beside Arnou, and caught Alisa smiling from the corner of my eyes.I rolled my eyes at her and she got into character immediately. It was almost comical. Hopefully no one was looking at us.Harley still had an accomplice in this palace and I still don't know who it is.After Arnou and I sat down, he waved the guards to bring Herley in. It was almost like she could read minds.I was so scared that she would know what we had planned. Th
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