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
Kaliyah was woken up by a set of knocks on her door. Glancing at the terrace which was still open, she learned that it was almost midday. The sun was shining so brightly that she was blinded by it. She probably forgot to close it last night. Again, there were knocks on her door. She got up and reached for her robe on the floor. however, she was halted. Ruan was still on bed, beside her. She was expecting to wake up alone just as the last times. Yet, he was here. Sleeping soundly under her mattress. A smile curled on her lips, and she would have never taken off her eyes on him. Yet, however was knocking on her door was so persistent. After barely covering herself, she hurried towards it and open the door. “Elle?” “K-Kaliyah.” Elle’s looked at her with guilty eyes and those were real. Yesterday, it wasn’t part of her mission to ruin Kaliyah’s wedding gown. However, envious and hatred took control of her body after seeing how happy she
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