Just how Kaliyah sneaked out of the palace, that’s exactly how she returned too. Jumping down from Gray’s back, she caressed his furry neck, informing of how grateful of him she was. “Gray. Tell me. Do you really think that I made the right decision?” she asked him, but wasn’t expecting a response. Thus, when he run back into the forest after giving her a meaningful stare, she was about to walked away now. Yet, spoke behind her. “You’ve been deciding for too long. And I think, even if you didn’t spend that much time, you knew it in your heart that you’ve already chosen him in the first place.” Slowly turning back towards him, Kaliyah found him in his human form, clothed only with pants. This revealed his toned muscled chest and broad shoulders. He continued as he walked near her. “You already choose him long before, Kaliyah. You are just scared.” He paused for a moment, he looked away from her. His lips were pressed firmly when he spoke once more. “Don’t
Fortunately, Ruan gained composure and didn’t proceed to his plan of making out with Kaliyah in the grass field where anyone could see their scandalous act. Yet, that wasn’t the primary reason. If only he wasn’t aware of how fragile she was that she easily gets sick, he might have never restrained himself and let his lusty beast get the better off him. A growl escaped his lips when Kaliyah playfully pinched his nipple. She had been drawing figures on his bare chest for a moment now. And discovering his reaction when she touched his nipples, she had become a naughty girl. “What a tease you are, baby…” he commented in a dark tone, planting a soft kiss on her head. Kaliyah giggled at him. They were in Ruan’s cabin right now that she felt more at ease to be this playful. Just as the last time, they were naked under the sheets after devouring each other. Still, she was savoring this moment because they were actually cuddling. The very first time they did.
“Really… you’re as troublesome as Ruan. You really suit each other, do you?!” that was Samantha’s scolding early in the morning when Kaliyah appeared in the dining. The men weren’t there, including Ruan who disappeared after taking her to her room. Unlike the messy and chaotic room, she saw last night, it was all tidied. The furniture was also new and the sheets were changed. Flashing her a guilty grin, Kaliyah apologizes to her. “I swear I won’t do it again, Samantha. you won’t punish me, will you?” The older lady glared at her, pouring two cups of coffee simultaneously. Like always, she gave the other to Kaliyah despite her acting cold and angry. “So, have you sort out your mind already? Are you really going to live as my nephew’s Luna?” With no second thoughts, she nodded. “Hm!” This made Samantha’s expression changed, and for a moment, Kaliyah thought she was about to tear up. “Then, don’t disappear again. Although Ruan kept grinning like a
Kaliyah never thought that Samantha was right about Elle. Indeed, she’s as persistent as a little girl. She had this endless energy to go around the palace from the other end, to another, even dragging her to the town. They had met several seamstresses who showed them wedding dresses. Yet, Elle was never satisfied with one. Kaliyah thought they were all beautiful. However, none really caught her interest that much. Thus, by the end of the day, she was so exhausted to even take a bath. Dragging her weary self to the bathroom, she slipped off her dress and stepped into the bathtub. The warmth of the water slowly penetrated through her skin, relaxing her strained muscles from the day’s toil. Ruan was still not home yet either. And although she was shy to admit it, she misses him dearly. Was it because she recently marked her as her mate that their bond grew stronger? Causing such intense feelings? She sighed. Half an hour past she decided to get up from the w
Kaliyah had a sharp sense of smell even when she was young. And as she grew up, it also grew stronger as she aged. She was supposed to be enjoying her sleep in Ruan’s embrace when she was woken up by her nose getting itchy. Her nose was overwhelmed by a strong scent of herb that she was startled awake. Looking beside her, Ruan was still asleep. Then where does that scent come from? Slowly, to not disturb Ruan, she slipped off from his arms and followed the scent. It delivered her to the terrace, where she found a familiar figure sitting there. As if, he’s waiting for her. “What are you doing here?” she asked, whispering as she glanced at Ruan. He seemed still asleep. Gray turned to her, brushing her an intent look. He stood up and approached her. “I’m here to say goodbye.” “What-” “Shhh. You’re the only one I’m bidding farewell with. I will be going somewhere. And I’m not sure when I return. Or if I can ever return. Kali
Because of the situation about Gray’s banishment, the East Palace had been gloomy in the past few days. The usual breakfast at the dining hall also was skipped, since besides Elle and Samantha, Kaliyah never saw the other men. Well, except for Ruan who came to visit her last night. And since then, she had been excited because of their conversation. “I was planning the wedding with Samantha and Elle. But Samantha said you already planned it beforehand…” “Do you want to be the one to prepare it?” “Y-Yes! I mean, it’s not like I don’t like what you already prepared. I just want us to prepare it together…” With her answer, Ruan smiled and kissed the back of her hand. “Just as my baby said so. If that’s what you want, then we’ll do it together. I heard from Elle that you were having hard time picking up a dress. Do you need a suggestion?” “Elle did?” surprised, Kaliyah was not expecting Elle to do that. well, after all, they are friends right?
Kaliyah ran inside the room where her gown was. Yet, Ruan ran past her, going in before her. As soon as she came in, she was met by a cloud of smoke that made her cough. And Elle was on the floor, shivering as she hugged her knees. “I-I didn’t mean it! I was just lighting the candle… I didn’t mean to-” “Elle! Are you hurt anywhere?! Let me check you.” That was the worried words that came out of Ruan’s mouth, holding Elle’s hand to check for any burns. But there wasn’t. However, in front of Kaliyah, the wedding dress she especially picked for her wedding with Ruan was burning into ashes. And it was a scene that tore her heart. Without realizing, she run towards it, trying to put out the fire with her bare hands. She was panicking. Not knowing what to do since her only goal was to save her wedding dress. An iron hand grabbed her by the wrist, pulling her away from the fire. It was so hard that she winced in pain. “ARE YOU INSANE!?” Ruan yelled, h
It was dark and muddy inside the forest. Thunder roared and the rain was also so heavy that it can almost break someone’s head. However, this didn’t stop the woman to walked through the forest to meet someone. She was wearing a dark cloak, a perfect camouflage for someone who was as hideous as her. Then, she stopped when she saw a small piece of fabric being tied to a branch. Even if she cannot see anyone, she sensed a presence that was so familiar to her. yet it was a sense of familiarity that evoked fear inside her. “Elle. You’ve finally come.” Elle swiftly turned around when someone whispered behind her, jumping out in surprise. However, seeing no one there, she started to become wary. “Don’t play with me, Lancelot!” she yelled, gritting her teeth in frustration. A sinister laugh was heard behind her, and when Elle turned towards it, she found the man that made her knees weak. The evilest man she ever knew to exist. Alpha Prince Lancelot of