ETHAN'S POV"I will be leaving tomorrow". "Why is that? So early?". Odius asked but I couldn't tell him the real reason,"The earlier the better don't you think". I said."At least you will be able to attend tonight's celebration". One. Of the elders said."There is a celebration tonight?". I asked confused."Yes, tonight is the crossover night to a new year, we will be holding a gathering, thank goodness you will be able to attend. You and the princess must not miss it". Odius said.I turned to see Selene only to discover she was not in her seat anymore."It seems like the Princess was feeling unwell so she excused herself". Odius said."It looks like we will have to burden you with the task of informing her". Another Elder said."No problem". I said and stood up instantly as I headed to her room.Knock! Knock!"Princess Selene", I called out but no answer, thoughts were getting the worst of me I patiently called out again."Princess Selene?"."Hold on a sec". I finally heard her vo
8 pmETHAN'S POVSoft yet classy melody filled everywhere, I gently went downstairs, the once white background had now changed to a festive background bringing life to the hall.Everyone wore a beautiful smile on their face as they gulped down their glasses, just then I discovered something, not only humans are in this hall, but there are also witches and other vampires and werewolves. Seems like they are the exiled members."Prince Ethan". I heard my name and turned to see Odius with the other Elders dressed in suits making them look charismatic. "It is a good thing you are here, the more the merrier". Odius laughed."Speaking of which, where is the princess?". Elder Luke asked and I looked around,"She's probably still dressing up, you know Women". I said and they all burst into laughter."I will go get her". I said."There's no need for that, there she is". Odius said and pointed at the stairs.I turned and I saw her, a true Goddess.Her golden brown curls were packed in a low bu
"What!!! Who? What are you saying Sel?". Claudio exclaimed."Ethan... Ethan is my Mate Claudio, I don't know why this is happening to me. He is a hybrid and his wolf isn't awakened yet but Lena can feel the mate bond and I think... I have fallen for him too. I don't know what to do". I busted into tears, I think I have held it in for too long."Shhhhhhhhh... Please don't cry, you know how much I hate it when you do". Claudio said as he embraced me."I don't know what to do!". I cried harder."Please stop crying, I know we will sort things out okay... Please just stop crying ". He wiped my tears immediately and I tried my best to stop crying."What about him? Does he know? Have you told him?". Claudio asked and I shook my head."No, not at all...I don't think I have the guts. Even if I tell him what can he do about it?". I asked and tears welled up in my eyes again as I tried my best to hold it back in."Claudio, I am the next Alpha of the blood moon pack, and he is the son of Nicholas
This bliss didn't even last three seconds because she suddenly pulled away and went farther away from me. "Someone is coming". She said."I know...". I replied and moved closer."W_what are you doing?". She asked."You are an intriguing little goddess, it's like you have two different personalities, one minute you are cold and fierce like a vixen, and the next, you are innocent and cute just like a bunny... You have never failed to pique my interest ". I said and kept coming closer." Someone is coming". She said and moved to the back to avoid me but her back hit the railing.She tried to move to the other side but I trapped her with my hands on the railing."Where do you want to run to huh?"."It will be bad if someone sees us like this Ethan". She said worried."Don't worry she can't do anything about it". I wrapped my hands around her slender waist and pulled her close, "Instead... worry about what I'm going to do to you"."Ethan...".I lowered my head and enveloped her lips with
I woke up to the birds chirping by the window side. Damn, I must have been really tired last night, I didn't even take off my shoes or my hair accessories.Knock!! Knock!!I heard a knock on the door and stood up, "Who is there?". "I have come to bid farewell, Princess Selene".I heard his voice and ran to the door with glee, but then my head slowly registered what he just said changing my mood.'Did he just call me Princess Selene, and he confidently said he came to bid me farewell... Tch! What about last night? Did he forget it all? What happened to him calling me Little Goddess or Selene? Or was it all an act?'I opened the door regardless, but I guess my face couldn't hide the dislike I felt."You are angry? Why is that Princess Selene?". He spoke with a bright smile that annoyed me more, is he playing with me?I glared at him before saying, "Nothing Prince Ethan, I'm just wondering if your farewell was necessary after all our clans are not on good terms". Judging by the way his
Arthur Hunter... Who would have expected I would see the descendant of the Hunter family?Mom always told me about the Hunter family, the strongest force held in the Human world. Back then when there was no peace treaty between the Human world and the supernatural world, the Hunter family was considered a great threat to the supernaturals because of their inhumane abilities despite not being supernatural and their armory which was filled with thousands of weapons that can put an end to the lives of supernaturals.Looking at him I didn't sense anything strange or overbearing, was mom story about them just a myth? Because if not why is their descendant so... Ordinary?But then again, his eyes... So strange, I don't know why but I'm bothered by it. It was like there was a whole world inside of it."Let's get going".Ethan said impatiently, he probably noticed the way I was looking at Arthur with interest.The portal was opened and he looked at me one last time before entering it with the
"Are you kidding me?"." My lady if you refuse us we have nowhere to go!". "Why_". "Just accept them, you do not have any guards assigned to you... so just accept them". Claudio said."Please stand up, you can all go back now, we'll talk about this later". I said I will consider it first."Yes, My lady!". They echoed and left."They genuinely want to serve you". Claudio said."I do not need them!". I said and headed to Mom.On getting to the Alpha's quarters, I was instantly blocked by two wolf guards."Princess, I'm afraid you are not allowed to be here!". They said and I scoffed."Should I take them?". Claudio asked."Don't worry, I will take care of them myself". I replied."Since when does a mere guard dare to stop a princess!? What?... You have been so comfortable in your post that you forgot your title! Even the Alpha didn't stop me so what gives you the right?!". I said and slammed my stick to the ground.They bowed and apologized, "Forgive us, Princess"."Get out of my way
"You can see now, so why do you still carry that walking stick with you?". I heard this and clenched my fist."It seems Alpha has forgotten this jade is not only a walking stick but also a weapon, how can I throw something so useful away?". I said and lowered my head not wanting to see his face. How could he ask something like that? This is the only gift I have received from him, how could I possibly throw it away... How annoying!He didn't say a word again so I kept quiet and enjoyed the silence. "Dinner is ready". Mom yelled from the kitchen and I stood up to help her set the table. "Mushroom brunch, Mac n cheese, and your favorite lamb meatballs with roasted carrots dig in". She said excitedly and sat down.I looked at the filled-up table and lowered my head, I just couldn't help but think, 'What if I didn't regain my sight? Will I be able to sit here and have dinner with them? Would he even spare me a glance?'. My head throbbed at this question."What is wrong with you two!". M
My heart clenched, disbelief roaring through my mind. “What?!” I gasped, taking a step back. “You… you dug out his heart?”.Iris let out a laugh that was hollow, twisted with grief. “After we left the prison, we tried to make a life together, staying in a small village, hidden from the world. I wanted to believe we could have peace. But then the news came. Mother had wiped out thousands of vampires—an entire generation—leaving only a handful who swore loyalty to her. The bloodline was decimated.“Alexander… he couldn’t take it. He snapped. Whatever control he had left unravelled that night. He went on a rampage, killing thousands in a single night—wolves, humans, and anything that crossed his path. He became the monster Mother feared, the very thing she cursed me to destroy.”Iris’s hands curled into fists, her voice trembling with suppressed emotion. “At first, he tried to hide it from me. He played the part of the loving mate, whispering sweet words while his hands dripped with bloo
Iris’s expression shifted, her mocking smile faltering as a shadow of sadness cast over her features. “Are you sure you want to know?” she asked, her voice quieter now, almost gentle, yet tinged with sorrow that made my chest tighten. “The truth is always bitter, you know. It has a way of unravelling everything you thought you knew, leaving you with nothing but the cold sting of reality.”Her words hung in the air_ heavy, but I refused to back down. My hands clenched into fists at my sides as I met her gaze, my own emotions a storm threatening to break free.“My life was built on lies, Iris,” I said, my voice trembling with the weight of my pain. “And it was far from sweet. So please…” I swallowed hard, forcing myself to hold her gaze. “Bless me with the bitterness.”For a long moment, Iris simply stared at me, her face unreadable. Then, slowly, she exhaled, “So be it,” she said, her voice no longer mocking or sad but steady. I braced myself for what Iris was about to reveal, but no
I woke up with a gasp, my heart pounding violently in my chest. Every detail of what had happened rushed back to me, slamming into my consciousness like a tidal wave. My hand instinctively flew to my neck, where I felt the sharp, stinging pain. I winced, my fingers trembling as they brushed over the tender spot."It hurts, right?"The voice came out of nowhere, echoing in my head and making my eyes snap open. I then realised I was not in my bedroom, I was back to that white place. Very familiar.The same endless white void where I first met that strange old woman—the one who had healed my eyes and told me things that surged my powers.I pushed myself up quickly, my legs unsteady beneath me. My eyes darted around, searching for the source of the voice."Come. I'm waiting for you," the voice called again, calm yet commanding, echoing as though it came from everywhere and nowhere all at once.I swallowed hard, trying to gather myself, but I felt disoriented. My body still ached, the pain
"Are you sure?". He asks; I guess he wasn't shocked by my actions. He just wanted to be sure I was ready. I nodded, and his left hand held my head in place from hitting the wall while his other hand was taking a stroll on my body, calmly removing every piece of clothing on me; his lips responded to mine as he sucked essence out of me.The feeling, the pleasure, it was all too overwhelming. I had to gasp for air."Don't forget to breathe". He teased before kissing harder.A ball of pleasure slowly bottled up between my legs. I squeezed my legs tight together, hoping it would ease me, but it only made it worse; my breathing was ragged."Mmh". I flushed the moment I realised this came from me, but it was a sign for him; before I knew it, he scooped me up in his arms and carried me to the bed; I couldn't care less; I was just lost in the moment.Desire burned in his eyes as he looked at me.His hands truly worked wonders, I was left with only a singlet and my panties on. Seeing his cloth
Father’s sharp gaze swept over the neatly arranged documents on his desk, his fingers brushing lightly against the edges. He looked up at me, his piercing eyes studying my face. “You organized these,” he said, his tone calm but probing. “Then you must have seen what’s inside.”I nodded, leaning back slightly in my chair. “Yes, I have,” I admitted, my voice steady, though worry weighed on me. “We’re in a vulnerable state, Father.”His eyes darkened, his jaw tightening as he absorbed my words. The silence between us grew heavy until he finally sighed, sinking into his chair.I couldn’t stop myself from asking the question that had been burning in my mind. “Why is the Crown Prince of the Vampire Empire here?” My voice was steady, but the curiosity—and worry—were clear.Father’s lips curved into a faint, ironic smile. “I’m not entirely sure,” he said thoughtfully. “But I’ll tell you this: he caused quite a stir. In front of his father, no less. Boldly requested to accompany me, claiming h
SELENE'S POVThe room felt still, the only sound being the rustle of papers as I went through Father’s stack of documents. My mind wasn’t entirely on the task, though. My fingers moved mechanically, sorting through the mess of reports, charts, and plan."My lady, are you alright?" Ruby's voice broke through my thoughts, gentle and concerned. She paused beside me, arranging the scattered papers across the table. "Ever since you left to meet the Alpha’s visitor, you’ve seemed... distant. Restless, even."I forced a smile, "It’s nothing," I said, burying myself deeper in the pile of paperwork. "I’m just worried about Father.Ruby’s eyes softened as she studied me, her lips parting to say something, but she hesitated. After a moment, she sighed and continued to arrange the documents. "It’s quite late, my lady," she said, her voice quieter now. "You’ve been at this for hours. Kael and the others are still outside. They refuse to leave, claiming they won’t rest until you do."I glanced up,
The air in the room grew heavier, as though Father’s words had drawn a dark veil over everyone present.Alpha Lucas’s easy demeanor hardened, his expression shifting into one of sharp calculation. “So, you’ve felt it as well,” he said, his voice low and guarded.“It’s no longer about sensing,” Father replied, his tone grim. “It’s here, spreading like a slow poison. The shadows grow restless, emboldened. The walls that once safeguarded us falter by the day.”Alicia’s silver eyes narrowed, her pride visibly prickling. “Are you insinuating this has to do with the breach we experienced when the barrier collapsed?”Father’s gaze locked onto hers, cool and cutting. “I’m not insinuating, Alicia. I’m stating a fact. That breach was no mere incident. It was a calculated move—a prelude to something far more sinister.”The silence that followed was oppressive, thick with unease. Even the most steadfast elders exchanged uneasy glances.“And the sudden surge in newly turned hybrids,” Alpha Lucas a
ETHAN'S POV I sat there, my back stiff, my gaze fixed on the elders as they exchanged glances, whispers of tension brewing beneath their composed facades. I waited, calm and deliberate, observing the dynamics at play, searching for anyone who might pose a threat to my Selene. Let them reveal their intentions first.Father began the meeting, his commanding tone slicing through the murmurs as he addressed the upcoming Annual Youth Contest. A grand tradition, meant to showcase the strength and unity of the clans, and for the first time, it would be hosted here in the vampire empire.Zeke, my older brother, had always been the one to represent us—his victories as predictable as the tides. But with his betrayal leaving him locked away in the dungeons, the mantle now fell to me. I didn’t mind. What did trouble me was the absence I felt in my heart.Her.My Little Goddess.Selene had dominated this contest four years in a row, her grace and power carving an unforgettable mark. But after eve
She stepped forward suddenly, and the sharp edge of my sword pierced her flesh. My eyes widened in shock. “What are you doing—?”She took another deliberate step, and the blade sank in fully. My grip faltered as panic shot through me. “Do you want to die?!” I shouted, my voice echoing in the still room.Her lips curled into a sad smile, tears glistening in her impossibly dark eyes. “I’ve missed you so much,” she whispered, her voice trembling with raw emotion. “When I heard you were back, I couldn’t believe it. But I still had to see for myself.” Her gaze softened as she stepped even closer, the sword embedding further into her. “Iris… you’re finally back.”Anger flared like wildfire in my chest at the sound of that name. “I’m not her!” I yelled, my voice cracking under the weight of my frustration. With a burst of strength, I yanked the sword free and delivered a swift kick to her chest, sending her sprawling to the ground.I expected to see blood, evidence of the damage my blade had