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 was staring at the woman lying on top of him. Her alluring face was side-lying on his chest, falling and rising along his breath. And from the dark-circles under her eyes and the traces of sweat, he knew she was too tired. Watching her sleep so comfortably by his side, he still couldn’t believe how come this beautiful woman was his. For a person like him who had been engulfed with darkness all through his life, Kaliyah was the dawn of his night. She was the moon. She was his light. Strands of her wavy hair fell down to her face, and Ruan grunted in annoyance. He hates that it was blocking his sight from a beautiful view. As gentle as he could, his rough callused fingers moved to tuck it beneath her ear. Yet, Kaliyah slowly moved, signaling she’s awake. “You know, Ruan, I’m starting to not like her.” those were the words that she said the moment she opened her eyes. “Who?” he asked, his tone was gentle. “Elle.” Kaliyah dared to tell that
Ruan watched the smoke from his cigarette dissolving into the air. He reached for the glass on the table, swallowing a mouthful of the rum on his tenth shot. After it finds its way down his throat, he felt a burning sensation that brought him back to his past. That same burning sensation as his mother lashed her whip to his young flesh. He couldn’t recall how many times she called him a monster, a disgusting creature that she regretted having. “You’re just like your father! Ruthless and cold-hearted! He doesn’t know how to love! Cause if he loves you, he would have saved you from my wrath!” The beatings continued, torturing him from day ‘til night. And his mother would only stop unless he’s bathing in his own blood. And yet, his father never came… just like what his mother told him. In fact, he never saw his father as a bad man. He was a good alpha who protects his people. But he never became a good father to him. He couldn’t understand his mot
“Oh god! Ruan!” Kaliyah bit her lip to stop herself from crying. She brushed her thumbed on Ruan’s cheek, wiping the tears that almost fell down. Did Ruan almost cried? His eyes when he was begging to her while ago were blood-shot, as if someone who’s barely stopping himself from bawling. And even now as he looked at her, his eyes were still shaking with sparks of tears. “You really didn’t plan to jump?” he asked, his voice cracking as he spoke. Kaliyah cupped his other cheek as she nods. “I didn’t. I was waiting for you here. I thought you won’t come tonight.” Ruan gritted his teeth. Being frightened like that was something he never experienced before. Even when he was about to lose his life before, he never felt so scared than when he thought Kaliyah was about to commit suicide. Why did he even think of that? “F*ck.” He cursed, leaning towards Kaliyah, snaking his arms on the curved of her waist. Kaliyah gasped as she was forced to a
The red fabric tied on the tree was placed on a different spot at the forest. Again, Elle was waiting for that person to come. And it wasn’t long before she sensed a dangerous presence nearby, indicated he’s here. “W-What is that?” Her body shook as soon as she spotted the thing Lancelot was holding. His hands were bloodied, playing a dagger like it wasn’t some kind of dangerous object. He professionally moved it between his fingers one by one. “Ah this?” he asked, using the same innocent-like tone that scares her even more. Before Elle could answer, the dagger was pointing between her eyes. She froze. Lancelot had shown her his true evil self with the most vicious and cold gaze. He grabbed her neck, strangling her as he raised her up to t
“The life in your womb is just two weeks old. So, you must be careful at all times.” “So, I am really pregnant…” Kaliyah muttered to herself. However, it was audible enough for Ruan and the doctor to hear it. “You mean, you aren’t sure you are pregnant when you told me about it?” Ruan asked, stepping forward to sit beside her. However, even before he could take one single step, Kaliyah glared at him. She was warning him! “No, because I just only dreamed about it before. Then the Lover’s Poison Grass incident happen-” Realizing she just revealed something big that occurred in the palace to an outsider, her eyes widened as she looked at the doctor. However, Ruan was quick to calm her. “Don’t fret. He’s trusted.” She sighed in relief. “I hear nothing, Luna. But I am more interested in your dreams,”: the doctor spoke, his eyes were filled with wonder and curiosity as he eyed her. Yet, even Kaliyah cannot explain it. That was a week before
The frightened shriek echoed along the hallways outside Kaliyah’s room that startled the half-asleep guards. They both rush inside. But was shocked that their alpha was already there. He had caged the terrified trembling woman in his protective embrace. And that was the scene that the two guards witnessed which moved their hearts. “Out,” he ordered the two, which they immediately obliged. They had to. Because to keep on watching them makes them felt like they’re intruding their privacy. “Husshhh. I’m here, baby. Stop crying…” Ruan continuously stroked her back, feeling her sweat in his palms. “I…I’m not cr-crying!” Kaliyah protested between sobs and hiccups. “Right. Right. You’re not crying, baby,” Ruan agreed in an instant. Although it was ironic since he was wiping the tears falling down her cheeks. Kaliyah cried even more, letting the pain and fear she just felt from her dream flow away along with her tears. She buried her face in his chest until