A long chapter today as there will not be an update tomorrow <3
CeliaAfter the unexpected dance lesson, my feet were on fire. Though fighting was a lot like dancing, I was not used to so much twirling and bobbing up and down my heels.My feet ached and so did the rest of my body. What was Jasper planning to make out of me? An acrobat who could dance her way out of tricky situations or a fighter who would just waltz her way out of Ivan’s grasp?I had no idea but the way he had slammed our bodies together still gave me goosebumps. I had never imagined dancing at a royal palace with a prince and this would have been a nice wish come true had the prince not been so intent on keeping that act as a lesson.I rubbed the back of my neck and made my way toward my room, longing for a hot bath. That reminded me of Grace and I called for her immediately. She answered with a smile and got the bath ready for me. I wished to just lounge and relax my nerves.The small bathing pool or tub or whatever it was that was in my room had been unused ever since I had ta
Celia“Well now you have ten minutes until I come there and drag you out of your bath myself”I irritatedly pulled off the cucumber slices and ate them slowly and methodically as Jasper furrowed his eyebrows, waiting for me to get out.“I am not done yet. My body still hurts”But Jasper was having none of it, “This is important. After we return, I will myself put you in this hot bath again”He said, a devilish smirk on his face.I rolled my eyes. “But I barely got any rest. My feet hurt”He took a few steps forward and reached the pool. I was glad for the dark herbs and rose petals that were covering me.Not that he had not seen me naked before but I did not want to be all dripping and wet around him.Rain chuckled at that thought.My wolf who would usually stay quiet had a habit of making her presence known at the oddest times.“Barely? It has been close to ten hours since the dance lesson, my lady”I blinked, “What?”Jasper chuckled, “Yeah, you probably fell asleep in this hot tub s
CeliaI pressed on. I knew he was not sharing everything with me. There was a look of hesitation on his face so I decided to use it to my advantage.“Please tell me. You are arming me with weapons and tacts but leaving a gaping hole in the armor. I need to know some facts and information that you are keeping from me”Jasper gulped and I saw his Adam’s apple bob. His eyes were searching me, maybe calculating how much he could tell me.“I have bled, broken my bones, and made you bleed too…I have done everything you asked, just why won’t you share anything with me?”I grumbled. This secrecy was killing me.We were going to the Vampire’s lair tomorrow and I knew nothing about Jasper, his past, his reasons for doing things or hiding things from me. It was infuriating.“...including mine”He added to his line after a lot of deliberation. Wait what?Why would I need saving from him…or his lustful eyes?Granted, I did not want him anywhere near me at first and had been thinking of ways to ru
JasperI had entered Celia’s room to get her ready for the next task but upon seeing her lounging in that hot bath, something had flared inside of me.Her innocent little frame was sitting by the edge of the small bath, and the sweet scent of the body washes and herbs along with the flickering candles that cast a soft glow on her beautiful face was mesmerizing to look at.It was hard but I had put up a stern expression and asked her to get ready soon but my little kitten did not want to listen to me. She was just as wild and untamed as I had seen her the first time.She had placed her hands on her hips and glared at me but I had seen the small peaks on her little mounds harden under the water when I had said I would drag her out myself.It was a cat and mouse game with her and I loved playing it for some reason. Her hissing and bickering amused me as much as it annoyed me.But, I had not been prepared for her to sit on my lap and start kissing me. The way her soft hands wove through m
CeliaThe feeling of having an orgasm was exhilarating. Jasper had not kissed me, not even thrown me on the bed and slid inside of me but his fingers had been enough to rock my core.My muscles had gone limp, my entire body had gone limp and I wanted nothing more than to curl up like a ball and go to sleep.Maybe with him lying beside me as I snuggled up to him. I felt I was in bliss as he slowly pulled out his hand and brought it to his mouth.No words came to my mind as he one by one licked his fingers clean, making me blush deeper than a maiden who had just seen something explicit.Was I a maiden anymore? Since when I had become so bold and let someone assault me, my body, and my senses?His silver eyes were burning as he finished licking his hands and I let my hair fall in front of my face to hide my expression.What he had said was right…Jasper did not give empty promises. I was still craving for more, still wanting him to assault me, to throw me on the bed, and claim me.“I…I ca
CeliaJasper followed my gaze and it rested on the beast I was looking at from far away.“Those are prideful creatures, shadow stalkers. They are hard to tame and even harder to be allowed to ride”I looked at him and batted my eyelashes playfully, “But I believe you can tame it”Jasper raised an eyebrow. “Trying to goad me so that I enter the enclosure and get gravely injured?”I stuck out my tongue.Jasper shook his head and turned his attention to the nightsteeds. “There is a fine line between bravery and foolery. While I do not doubt that I can tame that beast for I was the one to bring it here, I will not take the bait simply to boost my ego and prove it to you”I shrugged, “Well, at least I tried”He winked, “Vampires are proud creatures too. Ivan might do something stupid if you hurt his ego enough. That would get you out of a tricky situation, remember that”“He would not know the difference between bravery and foolery?”Jasper opened the gate to the enclosure as a few servan
CeliaThe carriage stopped outside a small establishment that seemed to be in the middle of nowhere. Or maybe, I was just not used to seeing anything except the huge palace walls and all the finery around me.I stepped out of it, my heart racing with excitement and anticipation. I had no idea just where the Lycan Prince, Jasper, had brought me now, but the thought of a surprise thrilled her to no end." your highness, should I be nervous?" I asked, her eyes scanning the signboard that read 'The needle sisters.'"Patience, my dear Celia. You'll find out soon enough," Jasper replied with a smirk, extending his arm for me to take.The way he said ‘my Celia’ though cheekily made me blush a little.However, I showed no sign of the butterflies that had suddenly erupted in my heart and rolled my eyes instead. A moment later, I slipped my arm in his, and the both of us walked inside the establishment. As soon as we entered, two women came rushing towards us. At first, they had only seen me b
JasperI left Celia in the hands of the two sisters as I stepped out of the door. I had ensured that the two women kept her busy for hours while I left for my next mission.Reaching for my coat pocket, I pulled out the small purse in which I had plucked a few small ropes of the nightshade plant.After ensuring that it was still safe, I looked around once before entering the forest. It had been a rather long cut and was not my usual route but I did not want to take any chances.I looked up at the sky. There was no moon today.It was perfect and I did not wish to risk going inside the forest from the palace grounds. The last time Borivin had almost been just a short distance away from figuring out what I was doing.And I did not wish to tempt my fate.Thus slowly but carefully, I made my way through the forest, my heightened senses allowing me to navigate easily in the darkness. As I drew closer to an abandoned cave, I could feel a sense of unease building within me.I pulled out the pa
To all my lovely readers, I cannot thank you enough for staying with me on this wild roller coaster of emotions until the end. You cannot pick a favorite child but writing this book was magical, simply because, I got so many of you who were invested to read. I sincerely hope I've improved as a writer when compared to my old books and continue to write stories that touch your hearts. Last year was especially tough for me with fighting depression and a few other issues that I do not want to make public. Some of you loved the story, others not so much. But I want to thank every single one of you for giving this story and this author a chance. If my story managed to provide a temporary escape from reality or simply added a sprinkle of joy to your day, then my mission as a writer is complete. And to those who patiently endured the plot twists – I promise, I only did it because I love you all. Okay, maybe that is not the complete truth. Perhaps there was a hint of mischief in the twis
Jasper I turned my head to look at her from a distance. I could see the nervousness in her gaze, in her body language. My gaze flicked to the guests, all of whom were looking at her. She cleared her throat, “Today is going to be a big day of my life. But before I take that step…I…I wanted to tell you all something.” Her gaze found mine and I only smiled at her. Before she could speak another word, one of the many people in the crowd placed a hand on his chest and bowed down to her. Celia was stunned and watched him In surprise. Behind her, Nymeria, Xenos, and Vasil were slowly descending the stairs too. Following the first person, a few more did the same- place a hand on their chest, their heart to be precise, and bowed to her, going down on one knee. “What is going on?” She asked In a low voice. Soon, everybody followed suit. In a matter of minutes, the entire crowd was on its knees, bowing to her. Her eyes flicked to me and I too did the same gesture. Placing my hand on my
JasperI cleared my throat and looked down at the crowd of people who had come to witness the wedding. There had been no happy event or celebration in the palace after my birth.That day had been a day of celebration but Isadora had turned it into a nightmare. And after all those years, finally, we were having a moment to rejoice.But as I watched the hopeful eyes of the people surrounding me, I could not shake the uneasy feeling gnawing at me.I had to get rid of it. And the only way to do that was to be honest.For a confused moment, I stood on the stairs, looking at the excited faces of the people around me.My gaze flicked to my father and brothers, all of whom were smiling proudly at me.“Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your attention please?” I asked in a loud voice, turning even those heads that had been momentarily distracted while looking at the grandeur of the palace.“First of all, I would like to thank you all for being present today. Frankly, I did not expect so many of
JasperThe huge room suddenly felt too small and the air in the world did not seem enough to fill my lungs.Celia had spoken something, but I was too busy staring at her.My heartbeat was roaring in my ears as I took in her beauty that shone radiantly, nothing short of a thousand lanterns.Her face looked distraught and her eyes were red, her cheeks puffed up. Her makeup had smeared a little too.But despite that, she looked like an angel. A Goddess.I had only seen her in her usual gowns and training clothes, but this marvel…this was just for me.For a minute, I simply stood in front of her, drinking her features. How could she be so blissfully ignorant of what she was doing to me by just standing there in that beautiful dress?I took a step forward, and I saw a tear trickle down her eye.“Shh, don’t cry,” I said softly, reaching for her face and cupping it. And when I did, a surge of electricity rippled through me.My Lycan roared in my head, feeling exhilarated to see her all dolle
CeliaDread settled in my heart when Xenos and Nymeria revealed my life’s biggest secret. My whole life had been a lie?But then what about the people I grew up with thinking they were my parents?Nothing made sense anymore, and I only stared blankly at Xenos.“Is…is that true?”I asked, and he nodded. “There is a reason I never found the courage to tell you all of this earlier. And to be sure that I was not guessing it all wrong, I asked Nymeria to allow me to show her that memory, too. I touched her and with her permission, I looked through her memories…childhood memories, to be specific. There was no trace of me or Isadora in it.”My heart felt like it would break into a million pieces.“But then, how could I never do magic? I never sensed it and…and then why was I not able to fight her when she…she killed me?”I was sobbing hysterically and Nymeria’s face looked like she was cursing herself for ruining my day.She apologized over a thousand times that she did not want me to learn
Celia "Are you going to tell her, or should I?" Nymeria's question hung in the air like a storm cloud, casting a palpable tension in the room. I looked from Nymeria to Xenos, confusion and a growing sense of foreboding twisting in my chest. Their solemn expressions conveyed that something grave was afoot. I shifted uncomfortably in my seat, my heart beginning to race. "Tell me what?" I pressed, my voice laced with unease. Xenos, usually a man of few words, hesitated for a moment. His eyes held mine for a second longer than I expected, and I could see a mix of guilt and apprehension in them. He opened his mouth to speak but closed it again, the weight of his unspoken words lingering in the room. Nymeria, her expression torn between sympathy and responsibility, finally broke the silence. "Celia, there's something you need to know." I felt a shiver crawl down my spine. The room, once filled with warmth and camaraderie, had now become suffocating with uncertainty. My thoughts raced as
CeliaThe grand lycan palace was alive with anticipation, every corner adorned with flowers and delicate decorations in celebration of our wedding day. Two weeks had passed in a blur since the night Jasper had proposed to me in front of my pack.And every day after that seemed like a dream to me. I would wake up and pinch myself, wondering if it was all my imagination.But it was true, every single moment of it…just like today.The air was thick with the sweet scent of blooming roses, and the palace echoed with laughter and the sound of joyous conversations.In my room, the one I used to live in before I moved in with Jasper, a sense of nervous excitement filled the room as I sat before a beautifully crafted vanity mirror, surrounded by my maids and my dear friend, Nymeria. Their skilled hands moved with grace, tending to every detail to transform me into the radiant bride I aspired to be.The maids began to braid my long, dark hair, weaving flowers and jewels into it.As their nimble
"Are you guys ever coming out?" Jasper called with a good-natured grin, standing a few paces away from the porch.He had his hands placed on the doorframe and looked at us with his eyes furrowed as he saw Vasil holding my hand which I gave a gentle squeeze.“Don’t forget what I told you. Think about it,” I added, looking at Vasil while getting up from the chair.Jasper folded his hands over his chest and asked, “What secret are you guys discussing?”Vasil too got up from his chair and gave my arm a light squeeze.“Of course. And just so you know, if he ever hurts you or makes you sad, you know where to find me.”“Ha ha ha, very funny, bloodsucker,” Jasper replied humorlessly and looked at me to indicate that he wanted me to come out of the room.Vasil outstretched his hand as if to say, “After you” and I looked at him with my eyes wide, “Why are you always mean to him?”Jasper grinned, “He tried to take you from me. Am I not great for letting him live?”Vasil, who was just behind me,
CeliaAs Jasper walked beside me, his very presence filled my being with warmth and comfort. His scent, a heady mixture of earthy woods and his own unique, intoxicating fragrance, enveloped me like a protective embrace. I observed him, my heart overflowing with gratitude for the incredible man who had become not just my love but my lifeline, my mate.Isadora had tricked me into believing Vasil was my mate but the true pull of the mate bond was poles apart from the confusion she had tried to insert in my head.It was as if whenever I saw Jasper, my heart filled with hope and the promise that if he was around, nothing would ever go wrong.Every time I recalled the way he had jumped up and down the floor when I called him my mate and the way he ran through the palace telling everyone excitedly that I was his mate, my eyes would grow moist.What had I ever done to deserve him? I barely tried to fight Isadora but he literally fought both the devil and the Goddess, just like he had promised