“You had a good aim.” Kaliyah smiled proudly at Samantha’s comment, glancing at her after she shoot her arrow. The wooden target was at least a hundred meters away, yet she was still able to shoot the bull’s eye. “Thank you,” she replied and loaded her bow once more. Like her first few arrows, she placed it on her bow in a swift manner; indicating that she had trained a lot before. “I see you had trained. But can you shoot a moving object?” Kaliyah closed her one eyes, focusing at the red dot once more. As she let out a silent breath, she released the arrow. And shoot. Again, it didn’t miss any. “I can.” “Then, hop on!” She turned to Samantha who’s already on the horse’s back. She slinged her bow on her shoulder. “Where are we going?” she curiously asked, but still jumped on the other horse’s back. It was a white horse while Samantha has a brown one. Still, unlike her, she wasn’t able to get on the horse as easy as she thought of.
She was exhausted. Kaliyah gritted her teeth, gnashing it as the pain all over her body ached even more. With everything she saw in an upside-down manner, she watched the sun disappears from the horizon. And now, all she was seeing was but darkness. Noises of unknown creatures creeped her out, evoking fear in her. even the slightest brushing of leaves as the wind passes spooks her. She really wanted to go. To free herself. But all her energy had been drained by hunting all day. Although it was just a hunt, no one would imagine how many times she had to run in the forest and had fell into the ground. The wind brushed across her face, and with the leaves being flown off, she saw a glimpse of the moon. “Why don’t I try to transform?” she wondered, thinking it might break the rope she was tied with. She looked at it again, and saw how her ankles were already swollen. If this stays for much longer, she’ll surely get her feet cut off. “I really had n
Under Ruan’s scrutinizing and intense stare on her naked body, instead of felt being violated, Kaliyah found herself being embarrassed. She was thinking… Does he find me beautiful? Does he think, I am alluring? Does he want me, unlike how Fenris rejected me? Or was he disappointed in me just as my mate does… Kaliyah gulped; a lump felt like blocking her throat as she swallows. Ruan’s eyes fell to her eyes back, looking deep into those mesmerizing violet eyes. He held her stare for a moment, and there seemed to be an internal dialogue between them. One that is so intense and no one was brave enough to cut off. And it was him who lost. Just as she wished, he threw a dagger on the rope she’s being tied with, and in a second, Kaliyah was falling to the ground. She already anticipated her painful fall, starting from her head. Yet, that didn’t happen. Ruan caught her. And being wrapped in his arms, she felt his bare hands touching h
“Luna! Are you alright?”-Troy “Luna! Luna! Why are you so wounded? Terry! Look at her!” -Gavin “Gray, you should call the doctor. I don’t think she can survive this night if we don’t treat her wound now.”- Terry. “Hmm.” Quickly, Gray disappeared to somewhere Kaliyah didn’t saw anymore since she was blocked by three tall men. “You’re all a betrayer. Do you still remember I’m your alpha? And I am hurt.” With Ruan’s purposeful hurt and disappointed tone, his pack finally diverted their eyes off Kaliyah and look at him. However, he was even more dismayed since he cannot detect the same worry in their faces when they looked at Kaliyah. “I think you’re fine, alpha,” Gavin said in a flat tone and checked on Kaliyah again. “I have a bump in my forehead!” Ruan complained while pointing at his swollen forehead caused by Kaliyah. Yet, Troy spoke. “That’s just a scratch for you, Ruan. The last time you disappeared, Terry even thought you’ll die
“I didn’t expect them to care for me this much,” Kaliyah said, in her soft and low tone. Ruan paused, lifting his eyes on her. He was kneeling at her feet, checking and rotating her ankle which was now swollen than before. At her words, he didn’t even show any hint of what he’s feeling. He just stared at her, then looked at how bad her feet were. Then, he clenched his jaw. He didn’t like the redness he was seeing right now in her soft and white feet before. “I don’t also know why you cared for me this much.” Again, Ruan halted. But he didn’t look at her like before. Instead, he gently holds her feet together, and with no warning, he kissed both of them. And that totally caught her off guard. “What are you doing!? I didn’t even wash it. It’s dirty…” She tried to pull her feet away, yet he holds them still. She couldn’t even help but felt tingles with the way his long fingers were touching her. And how soft his lips were pressed agains
It has been a week since Kaliyah started her official training. And every day, she was so busy that she rarely paid attention to anything else but this. “Is she having any progress?” Samantha’s lips curled upwards as her eyes fell on the woman who was currently practicing her swords skill with Terry. Among the men in the pack, even Ruan couldn’t beat him on it. He was so skilled that no one dared to challenge him on it. Yet, everyone aspires to be taught by him. Kaliyah was a lucky one. “Are you just trying to boast your woman, my little nephew? From the very first time, I think you already knew how talented she is. But opps- I was mistaken. She isn’t your woman. But Fenris’s.” Samantha laughed as she sipped from her tea, ignoring how Ruan bared his teeth on her. “Don’t mention that stinky jerk’s name, little aunt. And Kaliyah is my woman. She’s destined to be mine.” “Well, we aren’t sure about that.” Again, Ruan frowned at his aunt. “But what we are sure about is tha
“You’re going to the village alone with Kaliyah?!” Terry to Ruan. “And you agreed?!” Terry to Samantha. Looking at Terry with emotionless eyes, Samantha answered. “As if you can stop him even if I disagree.” “But you always did! he won’t ever do something if you disagree.” “Yes, he did. when he was eight years old.” Samantha threw a sharp glare at Ruan but he just ignored it. Terry knew she was right. But then, he was getting anxious. Although their kingdom had been peaceful for the past five years, it still isn’t that safe for Ruan to wander around the kingdom. Especially with Kaliyah with him. “Who told you to call her by her name?” Ruan snapped at Terry, his eyes were as deadly as his sharp sword. Yet, Terry proudly cocked his brow upwards and answer. “I taught Kaliyah her swords skill. Perhaps we had became closer since then that she asks me to call her by her name. she calls my by name too- Hey! Ruan!” After just throwing a kni
Kaliyah was instantly thrilled the moment they crossed the bridge. For after they got passed through it, a bustling village welcomed her. Elton villages are more populated and livelier than this. Yet, she just doesn’t know why finds the villages here more beautiful. Was it because of the people? “Is this your-” The beautiful smile in her lips faded when Ruan jumped down from the horse, leaving her hanging. “You may go around to visit the village. I still have some work to do.” “Ruan!” He ignored her. he didn’t even stopped, nor looked back when she called her name. he just walked away, leaving her completely alone in this unknown place. “Was he mad because of what I said while ago?” she wondered, feeling bad because of it now. But deep inside her, she was mad at him for leaving her alone right now. When in fact, it’s him who brought her out to enjoy as he quoted. “As if I can’t be happy without you!” she muttered and leaded th
Ruan felt every inch of his body screaming in pain. Blood stained his skin which he didn’t know whether it belonged to him, his enemy or even his comrades. For several months, he had tried defending the land his father had entrusted him. Yet, this time, the overwhelming size of the Dorumns were too hard to drive away. Thirsty, he gulped but even in his mouth, he could tatse the iron-taste of dried blood and dust. The wind blew cold against his face, and he looked up in the skies. “Father. I’ve already done my best. Can I give up now?” he whispered along the whistke of the wind. Looking at the cloudy skies, perhaps he was delirious. Because all he could see now was Kaliyah’s beautiful face. Her sweet smile. Her beautiful black curls. Her white glowing skin. And most especially, her lilac eyes that was both innocent and alluring. She was enchanting. Looking at her face bring comfort and peace to him. Perhaps dying like this was the best, right? He
“Lady Kaliyah had cut her bond of mate with you and choose the Dark Alpha, Ruan, as her mate among you two.” “But why does she even had two mates to begin with?” Fenris asked, intently listening to the Elder’s explanation. “It was the Moon Goddess’s choice, your majesty. And to her reason, we are out of place to pry. But because Lady Kaliyah decided to break the bond between you too, it goes against the law of our nature. Consequently, the bond of mates between you two was transferred to her daughter. This is why this young child here, became your mate.” Fenris’s dazzling cold blue eyes darted to the baby who was sleeping in his arms. Luna had kept crying ever since Kaliyah left. Every palace servant, guard, and official he called to make her silent was out of idea on how to make her stop crying. They were all about to give up. Yet, surprisingly, when he carried her in his arms, she stopped crying of all a sudden. “What a naughty little thing,” he muttere
“Everyone. Get out in an instant! NOW!” Frightened by his furious tone and heavy aura, everyone inside the hall scurried out. They ran for their lives, not wanting to suffer from their Alpha’s wrath. Even Kaliyah trembled in fear as she looked at Fenris’s face. He had this murderous aura that was crushing the breath out of her chest. But she wasn’t scared for her life. She feared more of what he was about to do to her children. “Fenris! NO!” despite her dreadfully weak and aching body, she dragged herself out of the bed. She kneeled on his feet, hugging his legs to stop him from approaching her children. “Please… Spare them. They’re innocent! It was I who fooled you. Don’t kill them!” The twins she just birthed started crying, as if sensing their mother was in agony too. And they could feel her pain. “Innocent?! How can they be innocent when they were his children, Kaliyah!? I treated you with care since you came back. I gave you everything! But you
“Luna! Luna! Please let us carry that for you. Are you going to pick flowers for his majesty again?” The servant, Julie, hurriedly grabbed the basket from her. She gave her no chance to protest that she just let her follower her. “Yes. I would like to send him roses this time. Do you think he will like it?” Kaliyah asked as she looked at Julie. The young servant smiled with blushing cheeks. She seemed shy. “His majesty always love everything you send him, my luna! But, you always sends him flowers everyday. Aren’t you tired of it?” Kaliyah just smiled slightly, looking away. “No. I will do this everyday if needed be.” Julie shrieked in happiness, listening to jer words. “Luna. You and his majesty love each other so much! Now. I want to get marry fast!” Kaliyah just laughed at the innocence of the young girl. ‘In love with each other, huh?’ she laughed at such words. As they reached the garden, she carefully choose the most beautiful and freshest rose
“Don’t try to push yourself too much, Lady Acalia.” From the tall bushes, Derian appeared. “It will hurt the baby.” “Y-You knew?!” Kaliyah gasped, instinctively wrapping her arms as a shield around her stomach. Derian ignored her, kneeling down and grabbing her by the wrist. “Don’t hurt-” “Stop moving.” She halted, realizing what he was actually doing. He’s checking her pulse. As he listened to her pulse, Derian confirmed what’s on her mind, “yes. I knew that you’re pregnant since that incident in the forest along our way here. You were badly wounded back then and I was the only one who knew medicine. That’s how I discovered the truth.” Kaliyah looked away, guilt written on her face. “Then… did you tell it to Fenris?” “If I told him about this matter, that child inside your womb won’t be alive up until now. I won’t even be sure if he’ll let you live for betraying him.” Blood was drained from her face as if she had seen a ghost. Her insides
She wants to reach him. To touch his face… To caress his skin… To wrap her arms around him and refuse to let go… To just stare in those alluring deep set of raven eyes… Forever… But some things are not just meant to stay forever. Just like her and Ruan’s love… “You’re awake?” Without even realizing it, Kaliyah had been staring at the ceiling for quite some time. She didn’t even realize that she had woken up. But that voice… Slowly. she diverted her eyes to the person sitting beside her bed. Her heart raced. Not because of love or excitement of seeing him again. But the fact that his presence indicated that she really had lost Ruan. “Fenris…” Fenris smirked and his always icy cold blue eyes curled with amusement. “You never changed, Acalia. In the entire kingdom, no one dared to address me other than ‘Alpha’ or ‘Your Majesty’.” “You are wrong. I changed a lot, Fenris. Besides, there’s also one person who called you someth
It broke her heart. Because again, she was leaving the place she once called home. Heart-broken. Abandoned. Just like the last time, she was leaving the man she loved. Yet, this time it was different. She was stronger. Braver. She wasn’t the same Kaliyah who ran away because of her weakness. Now. She had changed. Still, that didn’t stop her heart from being shattered in pieces as she looked at Ruan. Unlike the night before, his dark eyes held no emotion as he looked at her from the terrace. Beside him was Elena. That woman. She snaked her arms on his waist, sticking her body to him. she’s even brushing her proud breast on his arms that it was so hard for Kaliyah to look at. And why isn’t he even pushing her away? Gritting her teeth, Kaliyah turn her back and mounted on her horse. “My Luna. Let me help you.” Surprised, Kaliyah glanced at her side where Kevin appeared. “Kevin? What are you doing here?” “I am your guard, my Luna
‘My baby…’ Kaliyah woke up with a faint pain in her stomach. Without even realizing it, her hand was clutching on her tummy. It’s as if, she was protecting it. “What happened?” she thought to herself as she looked around. It was dark but not dark enough that she could not see the silhouette of things around her. She was in her room. But what caught her attention was the shadow of a man sitting with his head down beside her bed. He was holding her hand and she could feel his hot breath in it. Why was her hand wet by the way? Is he… “Are you exchanging me for your kingdom’s peace?” she uttered those words in a calm tone. Yet, anyone could sense the condemnation and blame in her voice. Ruan lifted his face to look at her. the moment their eyes met, Kaliyah felt her heart racing. She didn’t know what to feel. She hated him for his betrayal. She felt sad for what they ended up to. yet, she misses him so much that it drives her into madness. “If I don
“Kevin. Have you seen her?” “Her? Who?” Kaliyah smiled, pausing to glance at Kevin who was walking behind her. “You know who I was pertaining about.” “Hmm…” He nodded unwillingly. “How is she? Is she as beautiful as they say?” This time, it was Kevin who stopped walking and looked at her face longer than he usually does. It would have made her uncomfortable that a man was scrutinizing her face so intently. “Not as beautiful as you, my Luna.” That was his answer which only made Kaliyah smile in bitterness. “then, she’s really a beautiful woman. No wonder Ruan took her with him.” “Luna! That isn’t tr-” “You don’t need to say anything, Kevin. I know. We’re already near the hall. Hurry up.” “Luna…” As Kevin watched her back ahead of him, he couldn’t help but remember the gossip he heard this morning. If that is true, then, he would rather betray his own kingdom just to protect her.*** “Lady Kaliyah enters the hall!” As