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The Valisteen Princess Chapter 33: Fractured Truths
Chapter 33: Fractured TruthsThree days had passed since Mia regained consciousness, and the absence of Dylan was beginning to gnaw at her nerves. The silence he left in his wake was deafening, and every moment without answers weighed heavier on her chest. Mimi, ever the doting presence, remained close, though her constant apologies had started to chip away at Mia’s patience.Mia sat upright in bed, her strength slowly returning, though the dull ache in her body was a constant reminder of her ordeal. Mimi hovered near the bedside table, fiddling with a tray of food she’d brought in earlier.“Are you ever going to stop apologizing?” Mia asked, her voice sharper than she intended.Mimi flinched, her fingers tightening around the edge of the tray. “I just… I feel terrible, Mia. I keep thinking about how this could’ve been avoided if I’d done things differently.”Mia narrowed her eyes, suspicion creeping into her tone. “You’ve been saying that for days now. Did you do something wrong whil
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-17The Valisteen Princess Chapter 34: An Uneasy Alliance
Chapter 34: An Uneasy AllianceMia sat stiffly in the dimly lit meeting hall, her arms crossed and her gaze locked on Dylan as he leaned against the opposite wall, a picture of effortless authority. The weight of the past days—secrets unearthed, betrayals revealed, and a future steeped in uncertainty—pressed down on her like a suffocating shroud.“You’re asking me to trust you,” she said, her tone cutting through the tense silence. “After everything I’ve just learned?”Dylan straightened, his expression unreadable. “I’m not asking for trust. I’m asking for a truce.”Mia narrowed her eyes, suspicion sharpening her features. “A truce? You mean you want something from me.”“Not just from you,” Dylan replied, his voice calm but laced with an undercurrent of urgency. “From both of us. Our clans. Together, we have a chance to stop the Vagaz twins. Alone, we’ll be picked off, one by one.”The mention of the twins sent a shiver down Mia’s spine. The Vagaz siblings—ruthless, cunning, and dange
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-18The Valisteen Princess Chapter 35. Alliance.
Chapter 35: AllianceThe murmur of dissent rippled through the crowd, but Dylan silenced it with a sharp glance, his commanding presence suffocating any further arguments. “I know many of you don’t trust me. That’s fair. But trust isn’t what’s going to win this fight. Strategy, strength, and unity will.”From my place near the corner of the hall, I watched as Mia stepped forward, her voice cutting through the tension like a blade. “This alliance isn’t about friendship or forgiveness. It’s about survival. The Vagaz twins have already infiltrated smaller factions, and it’s only a matter of time before they come for us. We either stand together, or we fall alone.”I couldn’t help but admire her composure, even as the weight of her words settled uneasily over the room. The Vagaz twins were no ordinary threat—they were the kind of nightmare that lingered long after you woke up.One of Mia’s older advisors stepped forward, his grizzled face shadowed with doubt. “And what happens when the tw
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-20The Valisteen Princess Chapter 36. Phase 1. Planning
Chapter 36. Phase 1. Planning.The tension in the room was thick, but my voice cut through it like a blade. “Enough.”Mimi and Liam both turned to look at me, their hostility momentarily redirected. I straightened my posture, meeting their gazes head-on. “This isn’t helping. If we’re going to stand any chance against the Vagaz twins, we need to work together, not tear each other apart.”Mimi huffed, crossing her arms as she leaned back against the table. “Fine. But don’t expect me to keep quiet when he starts spouting nonsense.”Liam rolled his eyes, but he, too, stepped back, muttering under his breath, “Like I care what she thinks.”Mia, still visibly rattled from the confrontation with Dylan, turned to face the group. Her voice was calm, but I could hear the underlying frustration. “Let’s focus. Dylan may be an arrogant bastard, but he’s right about one thing: unity is the only way we’ll survive this. The Vagaz twins won’t hesitate to exploit even the smallest crack in our defenses
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-22The Valisteen Princess Chapter 37. Just business alright.
Chapter 37. Just business alright.Dylan held up his hands in mock surrender, his grin never faltering. “Alright, alright. I’ll leave you to it, boss. But if you ever decide you need a break from all that thinking, you know where to find me.”I rolled my eyes, already regretting engaging with him. “Somewhere being insufferable, I assume, and shouldn't you be part of this thinking?”“Exactly,” he said, ignoring the other question,, and winked before turning on his heel and strolling toward the door. “Don’t work too hard, Marian. Stress isn’t good for that pretty face of yours.”The door clicked shut behind him, leaving me alone with the maps and my growing irritation. Mimi looked up from her blade, her expression somewhere between amused and disgusted.“How do you even tolerate him?” she asked, shaking her head. “I swear, if he talked to me like that, I’d—”“Kill him?” I interrupted, glancing over at her. “Trust me, the thought crosses my mind at least three times a day.”Mimi smirked,
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-24The Valisteen Princess Chapter 38. Big Bad Wolf
Chapter 38. Big Bad Wolf.One minute we were having a conversation at the party, and the next, I was dragging Dylan's drunk ass back to my room. I stumbled down the dimly lit hallway, hitting walls and any other unfortunate objects in my path. How did this even happen? Isn't he supposed to be the man feared by everyone, the one who acts like the king of the world? Now here I was, struggling to haul his sorry self back because I couldn’t find his room keys—or even a damn phone on him. The more I thought about it, the more it felt like this was intentional.I adjusted my grip on him, pulling him closer by the waist. Damn, he had a small waist—muscled, but not too much. His body was toned like that of a model: perfect height, perfect build, and, of course, his infuriatingly perfect face. No wonder women constantly surrounded him despite his garbage personality. But it wasn’t just his looks. His ocean-blue eyes, those rare windows to his soul, always seemed emotionless at first glance. Ye
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-25The Valisteen Princess Chapter 39. Big Bad Wolf
Chapter 39. Big Bad Wolf I sat back down on the edge of my bed, running a hand through my hair. This wasn’t just about me anymore. Whatever secrets Mimi and Dylan were keeping, they were tied to something bigger. Something dangerous.And I’m right in the middle of it.I lay back down, staring at the ceiling again. The cold seeped into my bones, but I didn’t bother grabbing another blanket. My mind churned with questions I didn’t have answers to.For now, I’d let Dylan sleep it off. But when morning came, he was going to explain everything—whether he liked it or not.—The first rays of sunlight seeped through the cracks in the curtains, illuminating the room with a soft golden glow. I stirred awake, the chill of the room biting against my skin. For a brief moment, I forgot about the events of last night, but the sound of movement on the couch brought it all back.I sat up, my eyes locking onto Dylan as he groaned and rubbed his temples. He looked like absolute hell—hair disheveled, s
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-25The Valisteen Princess Chapter 40. Dylan
Chapter 40. Dylan.I sat on the edge of the bed, my elbows resting on my knees as I stared at the floor. The words I needed to say clawed at my throat, but I couldn’t bring myself to speak them. Not yet. The faint hum of the city outside filled the silence, but it did little to calm the storm in my chest.I glanced over at Mia, who was pacing the room, her arms crossed tightly against her chest. She was mad—rightfully so—but it wasn’t her anger that made this hard. It was the way she looked at me, like she was still holding on to the hope that I’d stop keeping things from her. That I’d finally let her in.I ran a hand through my hair, taking a steadying breath. “Mia,” I started, my voice rough.She stopped pacing, turning to face me. Her piercing eyes locked onto mine, and I felt that familiar pang of guilt.“What?” she asked, her tone sharp, though there was a flicker of unease beneath it.I straightened up, forcing myself to meet her gaze. “Liam and I…we’re leaving.”Her expression
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The Valisteen Princess Chapter 78: Ashes and Ascension
Chapter 78: Ashes and AscensionDawn painted the sky in muted shades of gold and gray, casting a solemn glow over the ruined docks. The scent of blood and gunpowder clung to the air, mingling with the salty breeze from the sea. The battle was over, but the weight of it lingered. Bodies lay motionless across the cracked concrete, a stark reminder of the price we had paid.Celeste had surrendered. Her once fierce eyes were hollow now, devoid of the fire that had driven her. She had dropped her weapon without a word, letting it clatter against the debris-strewn ground. I had given her a choice—to live, to face the consequences of her actions, to see if redemption was even possible. Yet as she sat slumped against the cold metal of a shipping container, I wondered if she had already accepted her fate.Dylan and Liam moved with quiet efficiency, securing what was left of Celeste’s forces. The chaos had faded into an eerie silence, broken only by the murmurs of survivors and the distant cras
The Valisteen Princess Chapter 77: The Last Reckoning
Chapter 77: The Last ReckoningDawn’s first light glimmered on the horizon, its red and gold hues cutting through the lingering darkness of the docks. The cacophony of battle had subsided to a simmering murmur as smoke curled upward from the debris. I stood amid the ruins, every breath heavy with the weight of what had transpired and what was yet to come. Celeste was cornered. We had reached the climax of our war, and in that raw, suspended moment, I knew that destiny was within my grasp.I stepped forward slowly, the gravel crunching underfoot, each step echoing like the beat of a war drum. Around me, the battered forms of our foes lay scattered, and the acrid tang of spent gunpowder filled the air. Every piece of shattered metal, every scar etched into the concrete, bore silent witness to the blood that had been shed in our struggle for freedom.Celeste remained at the far end of the open space, her back pressed against a rusted container. Her eyes, wild and unyielding, were fixed
The Valisteen Princess Chapter 76: The Dawn of Reckoning
Chapter 76: The Dawn of ReckoningThe passage was dimly lit, the only light coming from scattered emergency bulbs and the occasional flicker of neon from a distant bar. Here, the air was thick with dust and the bitter tang of oil, but it was our only sanctuary.In the cramped space, I could hear our attackers reorganizing outside. My heart pounded in my chest as I looked at Mimi’s determined face. “We’re almost there,” I murmured, though every second felt like an eternity. The passage led to a side alley that opened up near the docks—a perfect spot to intercept Celeste before she could vanish into the maze.Emerging from the passage, we found ourselves at a crossroads of shadows and harsh light. The docks were spread out before us like an industrial battlefield: towering cranes, rusted cargo containers, and winding pathways that formed a network of escape routes for the desperate. I signaled for silence, and for a moment, everything was eerily still. Then, the enemy burst in from the
The Valisteen Princess Chapter 75: Reckoning in Blood
Chapter 75: Reckoning in BloodCeleste’s breath came in sharp, shallow gasps. Dylan’s grip on her wrist was iron, unyielding, and for the first time, I saw something resembling fear flash across her face. It was quick—so quick that if I hadn’t been watching her so closely, I might have missed it. But it was there. And that meant she knew she was cornered.I stepped forward, ignoring the way my own pulse pounded like war drums in my ears. My hands curled into fists at my sides. “Tell us who you’re working with, Celeste.”She scoffed, shaking her head with a forced smirk. “You think I’m just going to hand you a name? Just like that?”Dylan’s fingers flexed around her wrist, and she winced. “You don’t have a choice.”A beat of silence stretched between us. Then, with a quiet laugh that lacked any real amusement, Celeste lifted her chin. “You think I’m the only one who’s been playing a game here? You have no idea what’s coming.”My stomach twisted. The way she said it sent ice down my spi
The Valisteen Princess Chapter 74: Regaining Control
Chapter 74: Regaining ControlI paced the small, cold prison cell, trying to keep my mind calm, but it was hard. Every inch of me was screaming with frustration and confusion. How had things gone so wrong so quickly? Celeste—always so calculating, so manipulative—had taken control, and now we were the ones paying the price.I could feel the bitterness between Celeste and me simmering beneath the surface, like it always did. I hated her, and she hated me. It wasn’t just personal; it was power. She wanted to take over, wanted to take what was mine, and now she was using me as a pawn in her game.Mimi sat on the edge of the cot, her eyes red from crying earlier, but she was trying to hold it together. I could see the fear in her eyes, but she wasn’t saying anything, just silently pleading for something to change. I felt helpless, completely trapped by a situation I had no control over.Then, the door creaked open, and I immediately stiffened, ready for whatever Celeste or one of her lack
The Valisteen Princess Chapter 73: Surprise.
Chapter 73: Surprise Lam walked alongside, who was chatting as always, our footsteps quiet on the forest path as we made our way back to the clan's estate. The sun was beginning to set, casting a warm orange glow over the trees. We'd finished our mission a day earlier than planned, and I couldn't wait to return to the clan and share the news. The weight of the artifact in my pack was a constant reminder of our success.As we emerged from the forest, the estate came into view. Something felt off, though. The village seemed...different. The usual bustle of activity was missing, and an eerie silence hung in the air.My eyes narrowed as I scanned the woods around us. Maybe we were being followed and didn't notice or the clan had been under attack while we were away. "What's going on?" Liam asked, his voice low and cautious.I shook my head. " Don't know." We quickened our pace, our senses on high alert. As we entered the villa, I noticed that the guards were standing at attention, thei
The Valisteen Princess Chapter 72: You're a Problem (Part 2)
Chapter 72: You're a Problem (Part 2)I didn't lower the knife.Jared's pale green eyes gleamed through the crack in the door, sharp and assessing. The kind of gaze that made your skin itch—like he was peeling back layers you didn't even know you had, searching for cracks to dig into.The kind of man who could tear you apart without ever lifting a finger.Too bad I'd been torn apart long before I ever stepped foot in this place."You always sneak into girls' rooms at night?" I whispered, keeping my voice steady.His mouth curved behind the black mask, slow and lazy."Only the ones worth watching."I squeezed the knife tighter, the rusty handle biting into my palm. He was trying to rattle me—poke at the edges until I slipped up.He'd have to try harder."You came to flirt or deliver a message?"Jared leaned a little closer, the faint scent of smoke and cold metal clinging to him."Both."His gaze flicked behind me—just for a second—to where Mimi slept, curled up on the thin mattress. M
The Valisteen Princess Chapter 71: You're a Problem.
Chapter 71: You're a problem.I didn't answer right away.My fingers gripped the windowsill tighter, the cold wood biting into my palms. The night air carried the faint scent of pine and damp earth—clean, untouched. A stark contrast to the rot crawling beneath the surface of this place.Tell him?The secret buried so deep inside me that I could barely breathe around it some nights.If Dylan knew what I was hiding... what we were hiding...He'd never let us leave.I glanced back at Mimi, her wide brown eyes reflecting the faint moonlight. She was waiting—patient in that quiet, heartbreaking way she always was. Like she'd already made peace with whatever answer I gave.But she shouldn't have to."Not yet." My voice was steady, even though my pulse hammered in my throat. "Not until I know he'll keep his end of the deal."Mimi's small face twisted, like she wanted to argue but didn't quite know how.Smart girl.I turned back to the window, eyes scanning the shadows stretched across the co
The Valisteen Princess Chapter 70: Silent Pacts
Chapter 70: Silent PactsThe faint blue light from the laptop screen flickered across my face, casting shadows along the cracked walls of my room. Mimi sat beside me, legs crossed, clutching the edge of her oversized sweater like it would somehow shield her from the conversation we were about to have.Victor's face appeared on the screen, his dark eyes heavy with exhaustion. The scar running down his temple looked deeper under the dim lighting—like the weight of the clan had carved itself into his skin."Mia." His gruff voice filled the small space. "Mimi.""Victor." I nodded, keeping my expression neutral.Mimi mumbled a small greeting, eyes flicking between the screen and her fingers knotted together on her lap.I leaned forward, elbows resting on my knees."How is everyone?"The silence that followed was answer enough.Victor's jaw tightened, his gaze dropping for half a second before he forced himself to meet my eyes again."Not good."I swallowed hard.I already knew that. I just
