On hearing the scream, those who were standing around me rushed toward the location where the scream came from to check what had happened.My heart raced without me being aware of it as another resounding scream filled the hall.The scream was bone-chilling and terrifying upon hearing it. It was more heartwrenching than the first.The first scream sounded like a shock, while the second one was filled with pain, extreme disheartening pain.As I stood there, watching as people rushed into the dining hall and listening to whispers from there, I had a nagging feeling about what had happened and trembled on the spot.Cold sweat formed against my forehead as I imagined what was going on in the dining area. I was lost on what to do.I didn't know if I should step forward to see what was going on or to stay put and not get involved. I wasn't sure if I wanted to witness the scene.However, as I was still contemplating, I heard another scream, and a raging growl followed the scream. I knew in
Without thinking it through, I had placed my lips against his and didn't let go even when he let out a warning growl at the sudden assault against his lips. However, when he realized that it was me, he stopped growling but did not respond to me immediately. It took a while and during those period i began doubting myself if i was doing the right thing. Seeing that i was not getting to him, i decided to withdraw and keep a considerable amount of distance from him. However, as i was about to detangle my lips from his, he began to respond, leaving me in shock. i didn't expect him to actually return the act of kissing me back. But i caught myself on time and started kissing him again. At first, he started slowly with him, letting me take the lead, and before i knew it, he became rough, taking control from me. Remembering that we were not alone and was rather, in front of a large crowd and most especially in front of the KIng and Queen, i tried to disentangle myself from him but he
"Uhm... Y...Your Highness," I was saying before another angry growl from him cut me off. His eyes narrowed, and his face contorted with rage. I could feel the intensity of his anger radiating off him, making my words catch in my throat. The room fell silent as the weight of his fury hung in the air. "I dare you all to repeat your words!" The sudden growl had me taking tiny steps backward. His piercing gaze bore into me, filling me with an overwhelming sense of dread, even though I knew it was not directed toward me. The intensity of his anger was palpable, making it clear that any further provocation would have dire consequences. He growled out angrily, frightening everyone present. His voice echoed through the room, causing a collective shiver to run down our spines. The tension in the air was suffocating, leaving us all paralyzed with fear. Those who had just spoken trembled in fear, praying he would not single them out to deal with them. The dining hall became so quiet that
It's been days since that incident at the dining hall, and things after that day have been what I would call surreal. Even though no one dared to insult me in front of me openly, they did so when neither I nor any of the royal families were present. They stayed clear of me as much as possible, and it seemed as though everyone was walking on eggshells around me. Whispers and hushed conversations filled the halls, making it clear that my presence had stirred up a storm of gossip and intrigue within the palace walls. The tension in the air was palpable, and I couldn't help but feel isolated and excluded. It was disheartening to realize that even behind closed doors, insults and judgments continued to circulate. The incident had left a lasting impact on the dynamics within the pack, making me question my place among them, which I shouldn't have, considering the fact that I was a spy. I knew that it would not be easy for me since I had been discovered to be a spy and had only survived
My heart pounded in my chest, and I could feel beads of sweat forming on my forehead. The unknown woman's expression was unreadable, but there was an undeniable tension between the two of them. I braced myself for whatever was about to unfold, hoping that I could get out of this situation unscratched without further invoking their anger. However, when they got to my side, they only sneered at me without stopping and just walked past me, which was a surprise to me because I had expected them to at least insult or throw threatening words at me.Relieved, I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding. As they disappeared into the distance, I couldn't help but wonder what had caused their sudden change in demeanor. Perhaps they were being cautious of their actions toward me because of what had happened in the dining hall, or maybe there was something else entirely going on that I wasn't aware of.Either way, I counted my lucky stars and continued on my way, grateful to have escaped u
The air around me grew heavy with an ominous presence, and I could feel the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. The creature's sinister aura seemed to seep into every fiber of my being, leaving me paralyzed with fear. I desperately searched my mind for any knowledge or weapon that could aid me in this impending battle, but all I found was a sense of helplessness and uncertainty. As the creature's piercing gaze locked onto mine, I could sense its malevolence penetrating my very soul. Its eyes, cold and unyielding, seemed to hold the secrets of a thousand nightmares. The weight of its presence bore down on me, suffocating any semblance of bravery that remained within me. I knew that the little practice I had been having and the blades I had with me would do nothing to keep me safe from this creature.I stood rigid, not knowing what to do, and could only think if this was it for me and if this was how my life was going to end. As the seconds ticked by, my mind raced, desperatel
Besides, I had not seen him for a while now. To be candid, I had not seen him since the incident that took place at the dining hall a few weeks ago. I did not have the courage to face him; hence, I've been avoiding him. Every time I think about the incidents that have happened since I was discovered to be a spy and the one that happened in the dining hall, it brings back a flood of emotions and memories that I'd rather not confront. It's been easier for me to keep my distance and avoid any potential confrontation or awkwardness between us. Coupled with how I've heard whispers of pack members blaming me about how he could no longer control his Lycan whenever he was angered, he easily went berserker at the slightest provocation. These incidents have deeply affected me, as they remind me of the consequences of my actions and the pain I unintentionally caused. The whispers circulating among pack members only intensify my guilt and make it harder for me to face him. However, I had no id
"Fine, let's get you cleaned up," he responded through gritted teeth, not sparing me a glance. It was obvious that he was trying to contain his anger and not let it escalate any further.Not wanting to say anything that could further trigger his anger, I nodded silently and tried to get up on my feet.However, the minute I did so, pain shot through my body, and I let out a sharp gasp.It seems I had been injured from the fall, possibly breaking a bone or two.On hearing me, Prince Dante finally calmed down and looked at me with a look that I could not decipher before walking up to me with his hands stretched forward in an attempt to carry me in his hands.Still, before he could, I lean away from his touch at the sudden closeness before saying, "Em, Your Highness, don't worry, I can walk on my own," and with that, I tried to get up once more with much effort to hold in the pain I felt from my injury.Breathing out deeply, I turned around to walk in the direction of the entrance that co
At my question, he looked away, unable to meet my eyes. After a lengthy silence, he finally sighed and softly whispered, "That night, I was not myself. It was the red blood moon night, and I couldn't control my actions. On every red blood moon night, every creature that was yet to have a partner in our kingdom was unable to control their transformation and urge to copulate with the opposite gender. Hence any creature that was still single on this night would find themselves in a precarious situation. For those with royal blood, the situation was even more dire. The urge and lack of control were ten times stronger than the average changeling. We can hardly control ourselves, and most times, we tend to isolate ourselves completely from others to avoid any potential harm or consequences." He said with a heavy heart before walking the short distance to the window and staring blankly into the distance."That day I had been away on a trip that needed my very presence. It was one that I coul
"What? My father?" I looked at the 'young' handsome man in front of me in disbelief.He was claiming to be my long-lost father, a fact that seemed impossible to comprehend.I mean, how could someone this young be my father? He looked so young that he could easily be mistaken for my older brother.He was fair, almost pale white. His unfathomable, golden-brown eyes contrasted exceptionally with his light-toned face. His chestnut-colored hair pulled back into a neat ponytail; he truly was the epitome of elegance and grace. He had a certain air of wisdom and maturity that was beyond his looks, making it even more perplexing to accept the fact that he was my father.With his cheekbones and piercing golden brown eyes, he certainly had the same striking features as me, making it difficult to deny that we were related.However, that wasn't the thing that got me perplexed. It was his status as king that got to me the most."Wait a minute. You mean to tell me that you are my father and also the
Unknown POVKnock, knock, knock.The knocking on the door disrupted the activity that was going on behind the closed door, and a series of frustrated curse words came gushing out of the mouths of those occupying the room."Greetings, my Lord. May I come in?" A man in a combination of black clothes with an eye patch on his left eye, with silky long black hair tied together at the nape of his neck, said towards the door to the man in the room."Didn't I mention it earlier that I'm not to be disturbed? Why do you think that you could disobey my orders?""A-apologies, my Lord, I came bearing news of great importance that could no longer wait for a moment." The man standing outside the room stammered."What is so urgent that it couldn't wait until morning and had to trouble me on it?"The man's disgruntled voice grunted out between groans of pleasure as the owner kept pounding the female bent before him with urgency. The sound of flesh hitting flesh increased drastically along with the wai
"Yes, we are changelings. We can change our appearance at will, blending seamlessly into any environment or society. We are a rare breed, feared and misunderstood by many. But to those who truly know us, we are loyal and protective friends."Hmm, loyal and protective indeed.With a sly smile, he added. "For thousands of years, we have stayed hidden, isolated ourselves from the rest of the world, until recently. There are those who no longer like the way we keep to ourselves and want to let the world know of our existence. It's probably one of them that you encountered before me and that tried to harm you. The reason behind that attack is unknown to us, but rest assured, I will protect you from anyone who tries to harm you and also find out who has done such a thing and the reason behind it. I will get to the bottom of it. But for now, this is all I can tell you. I will leave the rest to your father to explain to you when he comes to see you."The whole information about their being wa
"What do you mean by that?" I was confused by his words.Why is it his duty to protect me?"Protecting you is my sole purpose," the mysterious figure replied with a calm and reassuring smile. "I was privileged to be appointed by your father to protect you at all costs."Perplexed, I repeated questioningly, "My father?" I wasn't sure if I heard him correctly.Growing up, all I heard about him was that he was a beast that had forced himself on my mother and had his way with her. I never imagined that, apart from hearing about my father in the same sentence as a monster, I would hear about him in a different sentence entirely different from the ones I had grown up with. I had no idea if he was even dead or alive, or who he was or even looked like. There was nothing to tell me anything about him. The word father to me was more like a passing word that was used to insult me when needed."Yes, your father. He is very much alive, and he sent me to look for you and protect you as soon as he go
I quickly walked toward the door and hoped it wasn't locked, but my hope was dampened when I tried the handle and found it wouldn't budge. I became more anxious as I realized that escaping was going to be much more difficult than I had anticipated.What to do?What to do?I searched around the room to see if there was another way out.The window.I quickly darted toward it and checked if it was unlocked.To my joy, it was.However, that joy was short-lived because, as soon as I pushed it open, I realized that it was way high above the ground, and attempting to climb out would be extremely dangerous.To be precise, the room I was placed in was at the top of a tall tower. I was trapped.No wonder they hadn't bothered sealing the window shut. It was impossible to escape.Feeling extreme despair, I collapsed onto the cold stone floor and held my head with both hands. A sense of hopelessness washed over me as I realized there was no way out.I stayed that way for a while, only to hear a wiz
"Hehe, I didn't think it would be this easy after everything that had happened so far," another male voice said."Of course it is. That was why I told you guys to let me do it since no one would suspect me and I have the closest access to her." I heard Agatha's voice say, surprising me. I didn't expect her to be involved in this. I never for once thought she was involved in the whole thing."Yeah, let's get out of here before they notice her absence and come searching for her," the first male said."As if they would. No one cares about her that much, especially not her so called mate." With a smirk laced to his voice, the second male replied."Let's just get out of here before they notice her absence for too long. "Before they realize she's missing and start looking for her," another voice said, and I felt my body being lifted and moved right before I completely lost consciousness.Prince Dante's POVI know I've not been the best mate to her, but I needed to keep my distance from her
By the time I finished taking my shower and came out of the bathroom, the prince had gone, with no sign of him ever being there in the first place. I couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment and longing. I had thought that since he had taken the time to come to the room today, we would have had a chance to finally talk and get to know each other better. But now, it seemed like that opportunity had slipped away.Talk of someone who goes and comes as he wishes, it was clear that he had no intention of working on our mate bond—at least not now.It was quite disappointing, but who was I to blame if not me? I could understand his unwillingness to complete the mating bond between us.After all, I was the one who worked as a spy for the enemy and is still being suspected of working for the enemy, no matter how subtle they seem not to show their suspicions towards me.I let out a deep breath and went about doing my usual routine for the day.By evening, the dress finally came from the
On getting to the prince's private quarters, I was extremely tired and fell asleep immediately.However, I was woken up by a loud noise in the middle of the night and jolted up from the bed, frightened. Initially, I thought it was the prince who had entered the room, but to my surprise, it was a shadow hidden in the darkness of the room that sent chills down my spine."W…who is there?" I called as I quickly reached out to switch on the table lamb that was placed beside me on the bedside table. However, when the light illuminated the room, there was no one there. Instead, only a cold, empty silence filled the air.But I could not be wrong about what I had seen. I was certain that I saw a shadow in the corner of the room right before I turned on the light, and I couldn't shake off the feeling that someone or something was watching me. But since I didn't see anything, I tried to put the unease feelings aside and went back to sleep. But the lingering sense of unease stayed with me through