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Craymemhi, readers. I'm back. I was dealing with my health among other things. I'm sorry to have gone off the grid without any prior announcement. I hope you all can forgive me. I'll resume with the updates next week. I hope you all continue supporting me. thank you. ❤️
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Chapter 53HopeI was freshened up and ready to let loose with the soldiers all while Kyle was voicing out his opposition to my decision. Of course his words were going through one ear and leaving through the other. According to him, it was unbecoming of the wife of the king to frolic with mere soldiers.I begged to defer. If I didn't frolic with mere soldiers, who was I to frolic with then? The nobles? Members of the council? Ha, I think not."Is there any way I can convince you not to come?" Kyle said as we spotted the bonfire at a fair distance and a large group of men and a few women (soldiers) lounging around."Too late," I told my guard, adjusting my hair properly into the messy top bun it was tied in.Kyle huffed out a sigh and I couldn't help but smile and prod his side playfully."Everything is going to be fine. He's not here. And even he was, he wouldn't care," I told Kyle, referring to Darius.It was an obvious lie. Darius would've kill me and the soldiers if he were here.
Last Updated : 2024-07-07The Lycan King's Substitute Wife Fifty-four
Chapter 54Hope"And he said, 'Will you take your sister's place?' I was so surprised! I-I wanted to say no but how could I have said no to such a scary person? I foolishly nodded my head. That, my friends, is why I stand before you today!" I explained to the soldiers. "I remember that day. You even cried when it was time to seal the bond with blood," a soldier, who I couldn't remember the name of, spoke up and I nodded in agreement."Whaddya mean?! Of course I cried. Did you see how sharp that knife was. I never want to do such a thing again! Never!" I emphasized, then jumped on one of the empty logs of wood and started to walk on it while tilting uncontrollably since the world was spinning a bit.Ever since I drank that sweet ale, the world has been spinning and a lot of soldiers became twins and triplets. How wonderful that so many of them were here and listening to my stories. Whereas, Kyle was sitting at the far back behind the soldiers, exactly where I had told him to sit a fe
Last Updated : 2024-07-09The Lycan King's Substitute Wife Fifty-five
Chapter 55HopeWhat a horrible dream I had. I dreamt that I had been partying with the soldiers and was making fun of Darius, then he appeared and looked like he was going to kill me. A horrible dream indeed. I opened my eyes and saw that I was back in my room. "Phew," I breathed out, taking a sitting position on my bed."You're awake," someone said."Argh!" My heart flew out of my chest in surprise. I turned to check who just spoke and saw Darius seated on a chair beside the bed with his legs and arms crossed. There was also an expression on his face that I couldn't decipher.Oh no. It wasn't a dream. Darius had really barged into me singing a song about him. And what happened after that? Did I faint? I think I did. So how did I get here? Did he carry me here? Oh my gods, no. This couldn't be happening to me."You've become more notorious in my absence, haven't you?" Darius began saying.I started recalling everything that had happened in his absence. I hadn't done that much. I was
Last Updated : 2024-07-11The Lycan King's Substitute Wife Fifty-six
Chapter 56Hope"... And so I told him that the only way I would ever sleep with him was if he was to coronate me and make me queen." "My lady, I don't think this is something you should be sharing with me," Kyle forced out from his mouth and attempted to stand up from the bed. I pressed one of my hands on his shoulders to stop him."If I don't tell you, who am I supposed to tell?" He didn't have any comebacks for that question so I went on."Of course he ignored me and acted like I had asked for the most ridiculous thing in existence. I knew that chances of him saying, 'sure, why not', to that demand were slim to none, so I dropped the matter and moved on.""Can I go now?" Kyle asked.I glowered at him while saying, "No, you can't. I'm not done yet." Kyle let out an exasperated breath though his nose after I said those words, but I ignored his frustration and continued talking to him."He left for the trip after that. Yesterday, he told me that he was going to get me coronated. And
Last Updated : 2024-07-14The Lycan King's Substitute Wife Fifty-seven
Chapter 57HopeMy coronation was in four days. It was neither a trick being played on me by Darius nor was it a game. The entire castle was buzzing with news of my coronation. Earlier today, I was told to write an invitation letter to my parents so they would come for it. I wondered what the two of them thought of me now. Did they think that I had stolen what was never meant to mine? Were they proud of me for seizing this opportunity? I desperately wanted to know.Since I'd gotten married, I haven't communicated with either of them. I had no clue what was going on in the human lands. Whenever I started thinking about my parents, of course thoughts of Light swooped in.Was she communicating with our parents? Were they aware of her being the leader of rebels? Were they part of her plans? Was everything that was happening to me part of Light's plans? Did she run away fully knowing that I would take her place and get married to Darius? Did she want me to get coronated as the queen of Mo
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Chapter 58Darius"I can't believe you. You're acting like you've been possessed!" Orion slammed his hands against my desk as he shouted. Talia's reaction was not too far from her husband's as she watched me with angry eyes."Get on with the report," I ground out, ignoring their unnecessary agitation. Whatever I was doing was not under the influence of anyone's charm or persuasion but of my own decision. I might have been steered to take this path but it was all my choice at the end of the day. "Really? You're interested in an unimportant daily report when we're stuck in such a serious crisis?!" Talia fumed.I puffed out a sharp breath. The two of them were just finding out about the coronation ceremony that was going to take place in two days time. This was because they had just returned to the castle today. I was supposed to be with them, arriving today as well, but I had cut the trip short for myself when something came up and had them look after the things I was supposed to.I ha
Last Updated : 2024-07-18The Lycan King's Substitute Wife Fifty-nine
Chapter 59 Hope My coronation was going to take place at night when the full moon was out, so I would receive maximum blessings from the 'moon goddess'. It was almost sundown. The palace had been in disarray all day. I took advantage of everyone's overwhelmed state to visit Amara but she wasn't in the library's secret room when I got there. It was weird not finding her in her home, so I had to return to my room. Every now and then while my makeup and hair was getting done, I would get anxious and start to question myself whether I was doing the right thing or not. I would start to question my existence and location. Who am I? What right do I have to be here? How could I be a queen? Questions like that kept on spinning inside my head no matter how much I tried to rid myself of those thoughts. At first, all I wanted was peaceful life. But what was my goal now? Revenge? A powerful position? Happiness? I wasn't very sure. But I knew that I wanted a crown to sit on my head. That was
Last Updated : 2024-08-02The Lycan King's Substitute Wife Sixty
Chapter 60HopeThis was my coronation party but I wasn't feeling very elated. I was uneasy. Ever since the crown sat on my head, I've been having this feeling. Like I was being pulled to be somewhere. Like I wasn't supposed to be here, like my place was someplace else.I couldn't understand the feeling. And it was annoying. I wanted to chase it, let it lead me, but I couldn't do that right now. I had just become queen, the least that I could do was attend to my current responsibilities which was making small talk with the distinguished guests today.I wasn't a very good conversationalist but I've been researching on how to behave like a certified diplomat. On Amara's instructions, I've been reading more and more books in the library about politics and the history of Moratia, but I was wary about the informations that I've been acquiring from them. The things in the history books about India and the things I had known about her from her diary were drastically different. That led me i
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The Lycan King's Substitute Wife Epilogue
An excerpt from the diary of the last Vitalis Princess to ever marry a Lycan King:My name is Hope Vitalis-Moratis. I am the last Vitalis princess to get married to a Lycan King. Hundreds of years ago, humans were the only superior species on Earth. However, Lycans suddenly invaded the earth and dominated humans—this is what is written in the history books.The truth is that, more than thousands of years ago, humans and Lycans lived in peace. But humans grew afraid and envious of Lycans who were more talented, stronger, and powerful than them. They all put out their hands to drive away Lycans and surpress them within a hidden kingdom known as Moratia. Many years after, a Lycan King decided to change history by coming out of the shadows and breaking out from the hidden Kingdom, making it known to everyone.The king did this with the help of a powerful witch who only appeared when the situation suited her. Thus, this particular Lycan King and his descendants punished humans for drivin
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HopeI could sense everything and nothing at the same time. I could hear everything and nothing. I could feel everything and nothing. All this without opening my eyes.As I finally pried my eyes open, I saw a little crack on the ceiling above my head. I have been living in this chamber for months, but this was my first time seeing this crack. Every single morning when I woke up and looked at this ceiling, I have never seen the crack before. Where did it come from?I turned my head around. I could hear thousands of footsteps from outside. I felt like I could hear the footsteps of people outside the castle as well.My entire body felt light, as I thought I could rise up and fly. At the same it was hard for me to lift my body up. But once I managed to do just that, I realized something."I should be dead." I said out loud.I looked down to my stomach. I was wearing a blue night dress. I rolled it up to check my stomach, and there was no mark of the stab wound that Light had designed on
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Hope "What are you doing?" I asked Light, trying my best to keep my voice leveled and hide the fear I felt in my chest."You are not ready to join me. Without you being with me, I can't let other people have you and use you against me." Light explained with a detached tone."Are you crazy?! You want to kill me just because I don't believe in your nonsense and cruel actions!? Light, what is wrong with you?!" I exploded at her, but she wasn't fazed by my words."You are a disappointment to all Vitalis princesses." With that said, Light lunged for me. The angle she used was well thought out, and I wouldn't have enough time to dodge the knife even if I attempted to move.I closed my eyes and waited for the impact. However, it did not come. But I heard a clank and a thud sound. I opened my eyes to see that Light was on the floor, and that the Morati knife was at the far corner of the kitchen. This scene was not as surprising as seeing Thaddeus in front of me, standing like a shield."Wh-w
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Hope "A way to redeem myself?" I asked Light slowly.Light nodded, the light in her eyes brightening even further. "Your child... The child you have with that monster. It could guarantee peace forever. After you give birth to it, we will work to permanently separate his human and beast side, killing the latter off. Then follow through to do the same with every other surviving Lycan to exterminate all beasts."My eyes widened in surprise as I didn't bother to hide the shock in my expression whilst staring at Light."Light, are you listening to yourself? What do you think you're talking about? Even without the child and this lunatic idea of yours, there would have been peace forever! That was what the treaty was for! You-""Oh, stop that! Don't talk as though that nonsense treaty was fair to humans. We basically became a different type of slaves to these monsters because of that treaty!" Light exclaimed."A treaty that we, humans, came up with!" I fired at Light.If she wanted to prete
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Hope After receiving the report from Orion, everything happened so fast that I didn't get a chance to understand anything. One second, Darius and I were sitting next together, the next, he was locking me inside my room for protection and leaving the castle with a large army of soldiers.My heart was in my mouth, I couldn't breathe. Badum. Badum. Badum. Badum.I could feel my heartbeat in every part of my body. Why was I so afraid? Why did I feel there was something terrible waiting for me? I managed to get myself a glass of water but it did not calm me down a single bit. I looked out the window. The army who had been waiting around the castle on standby were no longer there.They had been moved to the scene of action. As for the few soldiers remaining to protect the castle's gates, I couldn't make them out as they were too far away from my line of vision.I knew that this castle was safe, but I still felt like there was trouble lurking around. "Darius isn't here anymore." I told m
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HopeToday was the day of the Blood Moon. But everything was weird. Things were too peaceful. It was like the calm before the storm. From morning till this very evening, there have been no reports of rebels, attacks, riots, or anything.However, that didn't mean that things were fine. Light might as well be bidding her time until the Blood Moon was fully out. From the room's window, I stared at the red moon hanging on the dark night sky that was shrouded with dark clouds.It was seriously ominous, to the point where I got chills just by looking at it. However, if things went according to plan, I would be fine. And I would also carry out a personal plan of mine.Soldiers and guards were stationed all round the kingdom and this very castle. We were prepared for anything. Yet, I still felt like we were missing something.I couldn't place my finger on what exactly it was, but I knew that something was wrong somewhere. If I could bring this to Darius' attention, maybe he would do something
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Kyle "This is all your fault!" I accused Thomas, cutting off his air supply.To this, he smiled maniacally, but there was a hint of regret and guilt in his eyes. He didn't hide them well."You're a fool. Did you expect me to blindly follow your commands and help that queen of yours?" Thomas spat.I tightened my grip on his throat. "Don't you dare!"Thomas coughed and said, "I did my best. She wanted to be stabbed. So I stabbed her. What are you getting so worked up about?" I wanted to kill the fool right now. But I couldn't. At the end of the day, it was all my fault. I flung him away and turned my back to him.I shouldn't have asked him to be the one to fake stab the queen. I should've done so myself. I should've obeyed and sealed my feelings to myself. Instead, I'd done something stupid—placed my trust on a fool and betrayed the trust of someone dear to me.Fuck!I kicked the air, not knowing what to vent on. I heard a mocking scoff from behind me. I was forced to turn around and
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Hope The baby was fine? How could the baby be fine? I had taken an abortion tonic. I had also gotten stabbed in the stomach. How could the baby still be fine after all of that??"The baby's fine? Did a physician check me and-" "Don't worry, Hope." Darius said with soothing tone, placing a hand on my shoulder to comfort me. "The physician checked. I even had other renowned physicians check as well. The baby is fine. Everything is in order. You shouldn't worry so much."This child is a royal Lycan. Nothing can harm him. Everything will be fine." A royal Lycan. The kid growing inside of me was a royal Lycan. I had forgotten about that. How could that important fact slip from my mind?This child was not a regular child. It had the Moratis blood. The only thing that could end its life was the Morati knife.And that was in Light's hands! Shit!"What happened? What's wrong? Are you hurt?" Darius quickly came closer, questioning me with a worried tone.I must have worn my disappointment an
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Hope I was still alive. Barely. Surprisingly. But still alive. As soon as I opened my eyes, I let out a sigh of relief. Pain was not fun at all."Your Majesty, you're awake!" I heard someone say.I didn't have the strength to sit up from the bed yet and look at the person. I could only shift my eyes. I saw Kyle already down on his knees on the side of my bed. I instantly managed to find a way to frown."Did you plan to kill me?" I asked, my voice was void of anger and sadness. My intent was to show annoyance and anger, but I didn't have the strength to portray those emotions. "Of course not, your Majesty. The person I hired to... do it, did more than I instructed. But I've disciplined him very well and ensured never to-" "Are you mad?" I cut Kyle off.His throat bobbed, he didn't respond."I ask again, are you mad, Kyle Arsen?!" "... No, your Majesty." Kyle said after a beat."Then why did you let another person in on the plan!? Weren't you supposed to be the one to stab me?! Why
