"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
ETHAN'S POVVampire EmpireWe arrived right in front of the Empire, I immediately noticed something was wrong so I quietly headed to the guard's workoutroom."Your Highness, what happened? What are we doing here?". Natalie asked."Keep it down, can't you see everything has changed, even the guards at the gate have been replaced with Zeke's men". I replied before looking at the four guards with us."You should head back and join the army, they won't notice you were with me as long as you don't say a word". I said calmly but to my surprise they refused."Your Highness, we don't care, we shall stay with you!". Their voice echoed in the room."Yes your Highness, we don't mind what danger awaits, we will stay with you". Natalie added.I rubbed my temples before saying, "The reign has changed, Zeke is in charge now, I'm sure all he wants is my head! Staying with me won't do you any good, if you return to the army it will. Make things easier for everyone". "We understand Your Highness". They
knock!! knock!!"Who is it?". Maxwell answered. "Physician Maxwell, you have been summoned to the palace to check on His Majesty". The guard said." I almost forgot_". Maxwell muttered before replying to the guard, " Alright I will head there immediately". The guard left and an idea popped up in my head."I have a plan". I said."Do tell your Highness". Maxwell replied as he put on his Physician uniform."You have tons of artifacts right? Then you must have something that can change one's appearance, I will go to the palace with you as your assistant!", I explained."That is way too dangerous!". Mom immediately refused this idea."That is the only option we have, for two days I will need to stay with him to protect him so that you will be able to make the antidote". I faced Maxwell."Yes, your Highness". Maxwell replied before turning to Mom."Let me send you back Highness". He brought out the mirror and opened up a portal."Natalie, it's best you go with Mom". I turned to Natalie."
"What a lovely way to start my day," I muttered with a rare smile, carefully holding Selene's letter. Her familiar scent of grapes and lavender still lingered on the paper, driving me crazy.Just as I began to read it again, a knock at the door disrupted the peace of the moment. My smile faltered slightly, but I immediately recognized the faint scent of metals; it could only be her."Come in, Natalie," I said without looking up, my voice calm but firm.The door creaked open, and Natalie stepped inside, her graceful movements and steady demeanour as composed as ever. She was one of the few in the empire who dared approach me unannounced. Her sharp eyes scanned the room before settling on me, and a faint smile tugged at her lips."Good morning, Your Highness," she greeted, her tone polite but laced with curiosity. "I see you've received something… interesting."I folded Selene's letter, "What is it, Natalie?" I asked, keeping my expression neutral. I wasn’t in the mood for small talk, n
ETHAN'S POVThe clash of swords rang in my ears, but my mind wasn’t in the fight. Every movement, every swing, every parry felt hollow, mechanical. I could tell Valdemar, my sparring partner, was growing frustrated. His strikes became sharper, more precise as if he was daring me to retaliate with the ferocity I was known for.But I didn’t. My thoughts were elsewhere—on her.Selene.She hadn’t replied to any of my letters. I’d sent so many, each carefully crafted yet desperate, hoping for some sign that she was okay. The silence gnawed at me like a huge rock was placed on my chest.“Crown Prince Ethan!” Valdemar’s sharp voice cut through the haze in my mind. His blade hovered a hair’s breadth from my chest. I hadn’t even registered his approach.My eyes narrowed, meeting his steely gaze. “What?” I snapped, my voice cold as ice.“You’re distracted,” he said bluntly, lowering his sword. “If this were a real fight, you’d be dead.”I sheathed my blade with a deliberate motion, the scrape o
"Sel," Claudio began, his voice steady but heavy with concern. "The celestial power sealed within you is breaking down. Your body can withstand it, but it will take time—and a lot of meditation—to adjust. As a result, you may experience temporary blindness whenever you tap into the celestial power."His words struck me like a thunderclap, silencing the thoughts racing through my mind. I swallowed hard, my voice trembling as I asked, "You’re saying every time I use the celestial power, there’s a risk of losing my sight?"Claudio nodded solemnly, his eyes meeting mine. "Yes. Today, I was able to cast a rejuvenating spell to help you find balance. Without it, you would have been without your sight for at least twenty-four hours.""A whole day…" I repeated, the weight of his words settling over me. I forced a sad smile, trying to mask the growing unease in my chest. "Well, that’s not as bad as I thought." I hesitated, glancing down at my hands before whispering, "For a moment, though, I t
My heart dropped again at my own words, the weight of them crashing down on me like a tidal wave.The darkness pressed in, thick and suffocating, wrapping around me like an old, cruel companion I had hoped to never meet again. It was the same as before—the endless void, the familiar feeling of weakness and helplessness. My body froze, unresponsive, while my mind spiralled into a panic."My lady!" Ruby's voice broke through the oppressive silence, sharp and filled with worry. I could hear her footsteps rushing toward me, the faint sound of paper rustling as the writing materials were pushed aside.My trembling hands rose to my face, my fingers brushing over my eyes. I blinked—once, twice—but the darkness remained. My chest tightened painfully as dread clawed its way up my throat."I… I don’t understand," I muttered, my voice barely a whisper. My words trembled as much as my hands.Ruby knelt beside me, her hands gently cupping my shoulders as she shook me lightly, trying to draw me bac
I didn’t want to make them worry again, so it seemed best to head back to my quarters. And yet, my heart ached with anticipation to read my Mate's letter. Just the thought of it warmed me in ways I hadn’t realized I needed. "I’ll send word to them," Ruby said, her voice steady, and I nodded in agreement. Hand in hand, we made our way back to my quarters. As we arrived, I noticed the six wolves guarding the gate. I recognized them instantly. They sensed my presence before I could even speak, their deep, resonant howls filling the air in unison. The sound was a song of reverence, a celebration of my return. Their fur shimmered under the moonlight, their eyes glowing with recognition as they stood in their full, imposing forms. The moment I approached, they howled again, softer this time, as if acknowledging my return. Their joy was palpable, and it lifted my spirits more than I could have imagined. A smile tugged at the corners of my lips, warmth flooding my chest at the sight of th
"Oh, what would I do without you?" I asked, shaking my head, the faintest trace of amusement in my voice.Claudio grinned, his confidence shining through as he replied without missing a beat, "Nothing."I couldn’t help but laugh, the sound breaking through the lingering tension like sunlight piercing through storm clouds. He joined in, his deep chuckle blending with mine, and for a moment, the heaviness of everything we faced felt a little more bearable."You’re insufferable," I said, still smiling."And yet, you’d be lost without me," he teased, his tone light but his gaze warm and steady.I rolled my eyes, but my smile didn’t falter. "I hate that you’re right.""Get used to it," he said with a wink, leaning back against the nearby tree.As the moon continued to cast its soft glow over us, I realized that no matter how hard the road ahead would be, I would always have Claudio by my side. I silently thanked the Moon Goddess for our friendship.But then, a prickle of unease crawled up
Mother taught me sword dance because I had no other hobbies except fighting, she didn't want me to grow with only fighting in my head so she taught me sword dance, a unique way of combining violence and peace, the best way to relieve and express myself, it's a pity I have been too busy with the Hybrid attack I forgot about it.Claudio waved his hand, and a drum appeared in his hands; he sat down calmly, ready to beat it. I smiled happily; it has always been like this: he drums, and I dance.Excitement surged through my body the minute his hands started to beat the drum majestically. Dum Dum Dum Dum Dum.With my twin swords in hand, I let the rhythm guide me, each beat coursing through my veins like a long-lost melody. I moved gracefully, my feet gliding across the earth as if I were dancing on air. The blades became an extension of myself, slicing through the wind with precision and elegance, their sharp edges catching the light of the moon.I twirled, leapt, and spun, the sound of C
My ears perked up at the mention of this, "Mundonile", I muttered, Father nodded and continued, "Yes, Mundonile, Legend says it has the pure essence of the moon goddess herself, Agatha said if we could find it, then your mother could be healed and she will be able to conceive", Father paused again, he took in deep breaths and continued, " On hearing this news I was overjoyed along with the pack, I sent wolves out to find it but our efforts were fruitless, I went to all the clans on the search of it but still no good news, worry gripped me I thought maybe the flower is just a legend after all in the past decades no one has ever seen or used it, I started to lose hope, just then I realized I have searched the whole of the supernatural realm but not the mortal world, so I went to the mortal world and I found leads to the flower, the Hunter Family, Mundonile is their Family Heirloom, passed down from generations to generations ".My eyes widened in shock on hearing this, "Hunter Family?!
Ruby gave me one last look, her eyes filled with both concern and affection, before excusing herself. "I'll go help Luna with dinner, my lady," she said softly, giving me a small bow. "Thank you, Ruby," I replied, watching as she quietly left the room, closing the door behind her. The room felt emptier without her, but I knew she was just as eager to make sure everything was perfect for my first meal since waking up. With Ruby gone, I let out a breath I hadn’t realized I was holding. My thoughts immediately drifted back to the letters waiting for me, tucked away in that secret compartment. My heart swelled with anticipation. I could almost feel Ethan’s presence through those letters, the connection we shared bridging the distance between us.I took another bite of the fruit, savoring its sweetness as I imagined what his letters might say. His thoughts, his worries, his love—all there, waiting for me to discover. A part of me itched to dash to my room and read them all at once, but I