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
In his office room, Ruan was thinking deeply. He appeared to be in a big trouble that kept trying to determine which way to go to avoid that trouble. But he sighed for the fifth time. “Call the doctor here,” he ordered to the guards stationed outside his office. “No. I know how stubborn that old man is. Drag him here if he resists.” “Yes alpha!” Several minutes later, the door was opened after a knock. “Alpha, he’s here.” The doctor followed; his frown was still there as he entered. “I’m glad I wasn’t dragged in your palace again,” he said, dropping his medicine kit on the table. “I did suggest that,” Ruan replied that earn a glare form the middle-aged man. Yet, he just ignored it. “Where’s my patient. I thought I was checking on her today so I bought my things,” he said, looking around but spotting no presence of Kaliyah. Ruan sighed in distress. “Indeed, she is your patient. But I am the one suffering here, doctor.” This ca
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