I almost cried writing this scene. How about you? What are your thoughts about this chapter? T.T
“What the hell happened here?!” Troy blurted, covering him mouth to stop himself from vomiting. At the town square, a mountain of corpse was burned in fire. And the ground was painted with blood. “We’re still too late.” Samantha muttered, following Terry to check on the dead bodies. “What happened here?” Terry asked Gavin. Who’s the only one in the area. Even the people locked themselves inside their homes, scared that something scarier might happen. Yet, Gavin was seemed out of himself. He looked dazed, as if he wasn’t himself. Terry even needed to tap his shoulder and he jumped in surprise. “What happened here? We heard a commotion happened.” Gavin’s eyes welled with tears, reddening at its edged but he refuses to cry. Her lips trembled as he tried to speak. “I-It’s my fault. Kaliyah… they burned her at the stake-” “They what?!” Terry’s eyes widened in horror, looking at the corpses stacked together. “She’s not dead, is she?” Gavin s
“Is she still not speaking to anyone?” Samantha nodded, leading Terry to the parlor of her residence. “Hmm. She won’t even speak to me. Nor Ruan. Or just anyone.” She sighed, siting on the sofa as she grabbed a crocheted black baby jacket. “Isn’t this useless anymore?” Terry shrugged his shoulder, picking up the yellow one that he made. For the past month, they had secretly made baby clothes for the child that Kaliyah was about to give birth to. he patiently taught Samantha although she hardly picked it up, thus the jacket she made was full of knots. Still, she finished it along with him. however, now, looked like they won’t be able to gift it anymore. “It’s actually a pity,” Terry sighed, placing the yellow jacket he made in a box. Samantha threw the one in her hand too, looking at it with disappointment. “It had been a month but she still kept locking herself in her room. if this continued, she’ll really fall into depression.” “That if, she hadn’t
“Are you sure you’ll both be alright?” That was the third time Terry asked that question, that even Samantha was annoyed by him. “Will you stop nagging? Are you their mother?!” she snapped at Terry, slapping his arm and pushing him aside. Kaliyah giggled at how Terry pouted like a child after being shoved away by Samantha, who also cared little of him. But she also laughed because Samantha was right. They just decided to stay in Hafn which is just a kilometer away from the kingdom. Yet, Terry kept nagging like a mom who’s sending his children in a long journey. “There! You’re finally laughing. Should I push him more? This time, he’ll fall on the ground.” Kaliyah shook at Samantha’s joke, looking at Terry with pity. “No. Samantha. Look at Terry. He’s too pitiful, isn’t he?” Samantha glanced at Terry, who’s frowning and acting sulky at her. although he won’t expect her comforting like usual. “He looks like a fool to me.” “You!” “Luna! Wh
Just like what Ruan told her, the winter was weaker in Hafn. Although the air was still cold, it wasn’t that much to even make the pond freeze. Watching it flow was therapeutic for her, feeling the most peaceful every since she could remember. Behind her, warm hands snaked on her waist, providing her heat that her own embrace cannot give. She had been hugging herself to ease the cold, but it wasn’t just enough to stop herself from trembling. “Why are out here wearing so little? You should have dressed more.” Ruan was almost scolding her, like a father scolding his daughter. And that made Kaliyah smile for some reason. “It wasn’t this cold when I went out.” “You’re really a clumsy woman. What should I do with you?” Ruan closed his eyes, resting his chin on her shoulder and sniffed her sweet scent. However, when he unintended caressed her lower abdomen, like how he used to when there was still a bump on it. Thinking it will make Kaliyah sad
“Baby! What happened? Are you alright?” Kaliyah immediately buried herself in Ruan’s arms, panting heavily as fear struck her in her sleep. again. She saw another prediction. And it was something that terrified her. “Baby…” Finally, Ruan caught her attention after she calmed her down. Caressing her back helped a lot in making her feel more at ease. Lifting her eyes on him, she spoke. “Ruan. I think, we needed to come back.” The dread in her eyes and the fear in her voice… How can Ruan miss that? Nodding at her, he pulled her in his embrace and felt her shaking. “Alright. We will set out when the sun comes up-” “No!” Kaliyah pulled away from him, her eyes were widening. This was the very first time Ruan saw her this serious ever since they got in her. “We should return immediately.” Surprised, Ruan looked through the window and discovered how dark it still was. “Now?” “Now.” Looking into those frightened lilac eyes, Ruan
“I never thought that our Luna would be so fierce and strong.” “Yeah. That’s what I thought too. I never expected that she would be capable enough to protect the capital. She’s actually far from the weak and delicate she-wolf we thought her of…” “That wasn’t our fault, wasn’t it? Our alpha always kept pampering her before… Yet, she actually managed to keep the people calm and even caught spies lurking everywhere!” “That’s 20 in total, Herwin! She caught 20 spies in one go! Aside from the first Luna of our kingdom, who was as powerful and as wise as her?” “Thinking about it, I thought she’ll be depressed after the alpha left. Looks like we were worried for nothing. Look at her so unfazed everyday…” Kaliyah strode through the garden. Her gown had swept across the blanket of snow, making every step heavier than before. “Is there still no news from the border?” “Still none, my Luna.” Her personal guard, Kevin, shook his head and looked at her anxio
Kaliyah had tried her best to calm down and not worry as per the doctor’s advice. For a week straight, she had never left her room and she didn’t ask for any news regarding the war anymore. A month has passed since then. and still, only vague letters from Samantha came. Nothing came from Ruan unlike the first weeks he went to war. Does he still even remember her? Yet, she knew in herself, that she really cannot truly let go of it. Not when she was still unsure of Ruan’s safety. “You have been locking yourself in your room, my Luna. Would you like to go out?” She turned to Kevin who had been silently staying with her, tending to all her needs. She barely even noticed him all through these days as if, he purposely did it to not disturb her rest. Yet now, he wants her to go out? Drawing the curtain, Kaliyah saw the clear sky. Although it wasn’t so clear that it was blue, the gray clouds were gone already. “It has been days since it last snowed. Ke
After crying so much, Kaliyah fell asleep on the chair near the window. And just like before, Kevin had no choice but to carry her himself to the bed. She never wanted anyone aside from him to see her weak and crying like this. And she started being like this after their alpha left. Yet, even when he returned, she was still as sad like before. No. She’s even sadder than when he was still at the war. “Luna. Let me carry you to the bed. Or else, you’ll have a sore neck tomorrow,” he said that to ask her consent although he was aware she’s long deep asleep from weariness. He was about to pull her in his arms already when a steel hand grip on his shoulder, pushing him down. “Who the-” Kevin’s lips fell apart as his eyes quivered in surprise and fear. “Alpha…” “Let me take care of her for now. You can leave.” With a suppressing cold and heavy aura, Ruan took Kaliyah in his arms and laid her in their bed. Immediately, his senses were overwhelme
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