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
“The Alpha said he wants to meet you.” Those were the words that made Elle anxious which was delivered by Terry. As she followed him at the hallway, she gets more nervous as they approached Ruan’s office. He usually never calls her there even when she was a child. Back then, he always separates his work with his personal matters. And her being involved in his rule is something that never happened. Why was he asking her to his office now? Did he know something about her being a spy of the Dorumn Kingdom? The thought made her shiver. And this didn’t escape Terry’s observant eyes. “Are you alright?” he asked, surprising Elle. Was her nervousness that obvious? Beaming him a wide smile, she replied. “Yes. I’m alright. I just skipped lunch so I was a bit hungry.” “Then you should eat something later.” “Thank you.” They both stopped at a red-painted door. “You should go in,” Terry said and she nodded. Inhaling
“Will you stop staring at me like that? you looked like some beast who can’t wait to devour his prey.” Kaliyah protested as she scooped a food from the plate, and feed Ruan. “That’s because you’re so breath-takingly beautiful, baby,” he answered as he chewed on the food. This made Kaliyah shake her head. “Your answer is not connected to my question, Ruan.” He just replied her a laugh. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. “It’s already late. Who’s coming at this hour?” Kaliyah wondered as she stood to open the door. Yet, Ruan stopped her. “Just sit here.” Then he spoke in a louder and firm voice. Different from the gentle and affectionate tone he was using with her. “Come in.” The door opened and Terry came in. His eyes wandered around, and he immediately spotted Kaliyah holding a spoon and plate of food. Yet, it was Ruan who was chewing. Decipher what was happening, a grin formed on his lips. “Kaliyah, Ruan jus
Ruan and Kaliyah was riding a horse as they went to see the possible sites of their wedding. There were famous gardens, temples, fields and other beautiful places in the kingdom. However, none of those really caught her interest. They were all beautiful but something’s amiss for her. Nothing sparked within her. “Are you tired now?” she heard Ruan asking beside her as they walked through the streets. Since they didn’t want to catch attention, Ruan was wearing a cape right now. And although she hasn’t seen any palace guards in the entire day, she knew they were just following them secretly. Like what she learned from Ruan before. Of course. They wouldn’t risk their alpha’s life. She shook her head, her gaze passing through him. They still caught attention despite being secretive thanks to her alluring looks that doesn’t fail to turn heads. And it had been a problem Ruan had been enduring for hours already. He wanted to dig those eyes out for dari
After Ruan tucked Kaliyah back to bed, he still returned to his office to finish browsing the reports. It had been accumulated and piled up for the week. A cloud of smoke was puffed from his lips, blurring his sight of the village before him. he was currently at the terrace of the office, smoking cigarette to rest for a while. However, he scrunched his nose, smelling a distinct sweet scent. He turns around, dropping his cigarette and stepped on it. “Kaliyah?” he muttered, striding fast towards the door. He flung it open, and he was welcomed by an unsightly scene. Kaliyah was sitting on Terry’s lap! And he seemed confused and surprised as he leaned back on his chair. Ruan clenched his jaw, gritting his teeth so hard that it created a creaky sound. The fury inside his chest burst like a bomb, that it almost clouded his judgement. “What are you two doing?!” he roared in a calm tone, not moving an inch to where he stood. He feared that if he approa
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