Lyne took off the last clothing she was wearing as she stared at herself in the mirror. She was beginning to add weight. Looking a bit fuller with her breasts added and hips rounder. Her hair that rolled down her shoulder and reached her waist bristled. Her blue eyes getting deeper. Will motherhood be good on her?"Everything looks good on you." She heard Zeidan say as he came up behind her wrapping his arm around her waist and placing a kiss on her shoulder.Lyne smiled up at him through the mirror and she thought he looked so handsome with his brown hair and dark eyes, well-cut jaws, and stubbles of beards lining them."I hope so. Wouldn't want to be looking like a sack of potatoes before my kid.""You mean kids?" He asked and it took a while for her to realize what he meant. She turned sharply to look into his eyes."Kids? You want more kids?"He nodded and turned her to face him squarely, running his eyes over her which caused her to flush. "I want plenty of kids but after this o
Shelbrooke gripped a handful of his hair and walked the length of his den. He had a much better understanding of people who stated they were frustrated to the point of pulling their hair out. Yes. He now had that feeling.He'd waited years for the Onyx to be theirs and if patience was what would win it over, he'd done that over and over again. What else could he have done to get that stone? The one that could change the lives of his generation. Earning him the legendary name of a warrior King who brought back the heritage of the Werecats. He heard Gorge's boot click on the floor as he walked in. "How many men do we have now?" "We have over a hundred of them, your Highness," Gorge replied, bowing slightly."Do I have to force out words from your mouth before I know the actual number of soldiers we have now?" He grimaced."One hundred and fifty. Most of them were very stubborn and their family wouldn't let them be. We had to force...""I didn't ask for all those stories. Neither did
Lyne rode her horse gently towards the people's residence as they crossed the green fields. The sun was just rising and her wardrobe maid had been wise enough to choose light wear for her that morning, knowing how sunny the day will be. She wore a white robe over a blue gown and a golden belt around her waist, not fixing it too tightly because of her stomach. Zeidan rode right beside her and he looked handsome in his black royal robe, spread over his white horse and a golden cap-like crown that had initials engraved on it in rubies. He looked exquisite and all royalty. "I think it's a good idea you asked us to come here." Zeidan began to say as they saw houses from afar coming into view.Various guards fell in behind them, some of their carts bearing bags of food, fruits, and plenty of amenities needed by the bottom feeders."It is essential. This is exactly what they need after the attack. Just for them to know we have them in mind.""I hope so."Gradually, they arrived at the squa
"You're kind." The boy blurted out.Lyne was a bit taken aback as she wasn't expecting that. All the same, she scoffed and mumbled a thank you. "So what is your name?""And you're beautiful too.""What happened to your parents?" She knew he was trying to wave off the topic.Lyne's hands were still wrapped around the boy's hand as she looked him in the eye. He had a mixed look of pain and loneliness. Since when did this happen? What was wrong? Much as this little boy wanted to say lots of things, he just kept mute. But she needed to know more. An idea popped up in her mind and she grabbed his face in her hands. "Hey. Look at me."The spiky-haired boy stared into her eyes and she could see deep down within him. Everywhere became blurry and slowly sounds were turning muffled. She frowned. Her mind was numb and by the time she would close her eyes, she was right in the middle of the square that was as quiet as a graveyard. How she got there or where the whole gathering had gone, she co
Lyne walked through the hallway that led to the palace when she heard a guard run-in with a scroll in hand."Your Highness." He bowed. "We have visitors from South Park. The Alpha and his entourage are here."Lyne stiffened and she stood behind the door immediately, trying to peep and hear the purpose of her Father's visit. Had he heard about her pregnancy and wanted to come? She didn't want to tell him just yet for he might be extremely worried and take her away from Zeidan with force until the war is over. She feared greatly for that. Styx walked in majestically, his silver and black robe sweeping behind him on the floor. His hair had grown shoulder length and she wondered when last he had a haircut. He made his way towards Zeidan who sat on his throne looking all royalty. Looking up at his guests, he closed the papers he had glanced at and passed them to a eunuch beside him who bowed and walked out. Speaking of guests. Charles walked in from behind her father, dressed in black ro
The door creaked open gently and closed in the same manner. Lyne knew it was Zeidan who had walked in but she didn't raise her head. She just laid on the bed, tired. Especially after what she just heard her father say. She just needed to be alone."Hey," Zeidan called and she turned to face him slightly."Look, I know I've been a dimwit all this time and I was so stupid to have acted that way. But, you know, I was just..." He tried looking for the right words. "You're just thinking of it in a wrong way.""I am?" Lyne rose from the bed, wrapping her arms around herself. "How?""Luana can't possibly be working for Shelbrooke.""And how sure can we be?" Lyne asked, looking at him from across the room, two feet away from each other."A hundred percent." She raised a brow. "Lyne, Luana has been with Vampire city since she was born. She knows the history, she knows the rules and she knows what the result of betrayal is.""What the heck are you saying, Zeidan? I should have suspected the mo
Zeidan ran a hand over her face. "I had no idea."Lyne shook her head. "It wasn't you. I knew it was a Werecat but only after he said terrible things.""What got you so fired up about this? Why were you running from me?" Zeidan asked.Lyne froze, her eyes tearing up again and he pulled her in for an embrace, her face buried in his shirt."Tell me, honey."Lyne began in muffled voices but he cooed her until she was stable enough to talk."I..." She began. "Look, they were all terrible things.""So, you won't tell me?" Zeidan asked."I will.""Then tell me.""I wonder if you think the same way. But seeing how much it will hurt me, you wouldn't want to be truthful and tell me that's what you think."He pulled both of his wife's hands and looked into her eyes, heart heavy. What the hell did that idiot tell her?"What is it?" Zeidan asked. "I promise to be truthful. You keeping it in your mind won't solve anything.""He said, I was just...he accused me of knowing about Wikh's escape and th
Luana washed her hands and splashed water on her face. Patting it dry with a knitted small cloth, she noticed the fine tremor that ran through her hands. She was going to Vampire City. No, going to see how things are. It's been two months since she left Vampire city and she didn't even know if she was making a good decision by going there.They may not get along, but he trusted her, right?But no, why would he trust her? After all, he didn't want her. And honestly, who could blame him?She wasn't going to rekindle her love for him but she knows that merely seeing him would bring back lost feelings. Tears pricked her lids once again as the volley of doubts waged war against her. What would it take to make him love her? He admired strength. She'd tried to be strong.He admired authority. She made sure everything she did was to keep Vampire city in order. "Why?" She whispered to her face reflecting in the stream she had stopped by to wash her face and hands.Her horse whined behind he