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Chapter 79: Reforging Destiny
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The Valisteen Princess Chapter 80: Unspoken Changes
Chapter 80: Unspoken ChangesIt started subtly.A joke here, a lingering glance there. Nothing obvious, nothing that screamed pay attention, yet somehow, it became impossible to ignore.Liam and I had never been particularly close. We worked together and fought on the same side but beyond that? He was Dylan’s right hand, and I was just another piece in this ever-moving game of survival. I never thought much about him outside of strategy meetings and battle formations.But something had shifted.It wasn’t anything drastic. There was no grand moment, no sudden realization. Just a series of small changes that built upon each other until I found myself second-guessing everything.Like now, for example.We were in the middle of a supply run at one of our storage units near the southern border. The air was thick with the scent of dust and aged wood, crates piled high as we took inventory. Liam and I were supposed to be focused, but instead, we had somehow started bickering—again.“That’s th
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-18The Valisteen Princess Chapter 81: Beneath the Starlit Sky
Chapter 81: Beneath the Starlit SkyThe party was suffocating. The music was loud, the laughter even louder, and the air felt thick with conversation and movement. The celebration was meant to bring both clans together, a rare night of peace and unity. But for some reason, I felt restless.And I wasn’t the only one.Liam had been watching me for a while, his gaze flickering toward me between sips of his drink. When I caught his eye, he leaned in just slightly, his voice low enough for only me to hear.“Want to get out of here?”It was an offer, not a demand. A choice.I hesitated for only a second before nodding.We slipped out quietly, unnoticed by the rest. The cool night air was a welcome contrast to the warmth of the crowded hall. Neither of us spoke as we walked, but the silence wasn’t uncomfortable. It was… easy.I didn’t ask where we were going, and Liam didn’t say. But when the trees thinned, and the familiar sight of the lake came into view, I let out a small breath I hadn’t
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-19The Valisteen Princess Chapter 82: Crossing the Line
Chapter 82: Crossing the Line I needed air.The party was loud—too loud. The mingling of voices, the clinking of glasses, the occasional bursts of laughter—it was all starting to press in on me.Or maybe… maybe it wasn’t the party at all.Maybe it was the way Dylan had been looking at me all night.I’d felt it the moment I walked in. That flicker of something unspoken, something sharp. It wasn’t the usual annoyance or rivalry that colored our interactions. This was different.And it was driving me insane.I needed space.I turned to slip out of the room, but before I could take more than a few steps, a familiar voice stopped me."Leaving already?"I froze. I knew that voice.Dylan.I turned, finding him standing just behind me, drink in hand, his expression unreadable. But his eyes—they were intense, locked onto me like they saw right through every excuse I was about to make.I lifted a brow. “Just getting some air.”He tilted his head slightly, like he didn’t quite believe me. “Mind
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-23The Valisteen Princess Chapter 83: The Dawn Before the Storm
Chapter 83: The Dawn Before the StormThe morning arrived quietly, as if it were the soft prelude to an overture that had yet to unfold. In the dim light of early day, I found myself awake in a solitude that felt almost sacred —a pause before the crescendo of events that would later alter the course of my night. Every minute of that morning carried a sense of both anticipation and introspection, a tender space where memories of yesterday blended with the elusive promise of what was to come.I lay in bed, cocooned in the faded linens that had borne witness to many restless nights, and listened to the gentle hum of the city beginning to stir. Outside, the first hints of daylight crept over the horizon, casting long, gentle shadows across the worn wooden floorboards. The quiet was profound, filled with the unspoken possibilities that only early morning can hold. It was a time when the world seemed to be holding its breath, awaiting a signal to burst into life.As I slowly sat up, the
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-25The Valisteen Princess Chapter 84: The Truth Beneath the Surface
Chapter 84: The Truth Beneath the SurfaceI checked my phone for the third time, pressing the call button and holding it close to my ear. The silence in my room was absolute, the soft hum of the city beyond my window the only background noise. No static, no strange interruptions.No one was listening.I took a deep breath and dialed.The call barely rang twice before my mother picked up."Mia?"Her voice was the same as always—warm, steady, familiar. It made me think of childhood memories filled with home-cooked meals and gentle lullabies. But there was also something else now, an underlying concern."Yeah, Mom. It's me," I said, settling onto my bed, pressing my back against the headboard."Is everything alright?"I hesitated. How was I even supposed to start this conversation? But I needed answers, and she was the only one who could give them to me."Yeah, I just… I wanted to ask you something."A pause. "What is it?"I swallowed, glancing at my locked bedroom door as if expecting s
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-27The Valisteen Princess Chapter 85: The Truth Beneath the Surface
Chapter 85: The Truth Beneath the SurfaceMimi finally spoke, her voice quiet. “I had no idea.” She met my gaze, something like guilt flickering in her usually confident eyes. “About your father, I mean. My father’s group… they destroyed a lot of lives. But I never knew yours was one of them.”I studied her for a moment, then shrugged. “It’s not like you had anything to do with it, you were just a toddlar like I was.”She didn’t look convinced, but she nodded anyway.Dylan tilted his head slightly. “So? Now that you know, what are you going to do with it?”I thought about that. About Ray, about my mom, about how knowing the truth didn’t change much—but at the same time, it changed everything.Then, I smirked.“Nothing,” I said easily. “Just thought you two should know.”Dylan let out a quiet chuckle. “Typical.”I stretched, letting the weight of the conversation settle. And then, because I couldn’t resist, I added, “Though, there is one thing.”Mimi raised a brow. “What?”I grinned, m
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-02The Valisteen Princess Chapter 1: A World of Glitter and Shadows
Mia’s POVLife had always been simple. Predictable, even. Just me and my mom in our small apartment, surrounded by the familiar scent of her lavender candles and the comforting hum of her sewing machine. She worked tirelessly to keep us afloat, her delicate fingers stitching together our modest existence.Then he appeared.Ray Valisteen.The first time I saw him, he was sitting at our kitchen table, a place far too humble for someone who looked like he belonged on the cover of a luxury magazine. His suit was sharp enough to cut through steel, his smile easy, almost disarming. But it was his eyes that struck me—dark, calculating, and cold.I was only fourteen, but I wasn’t stupid. Men like him didn’t show up out of nowhere. He wasn’t here for a simple family dinner.“Call me Ray,” he said, his voice smooth like melted chocolate. He leaned back in the rickety chair, completely at ease, as if the peeling wallpaper and chipped plates didn’t bother him. “Your mother has told me so much abo
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-18The Valisteen Princess Chapter 2: The Fall And Rise Of a Griffin
Dylan’s POVThere was a time when my name carried weight—Dylan Griffin, son of the man who once stood as Ray Valisteen’s equal. Back then, power was our inheritance, influence our birthright. My father, Alexander Griffin, wasn’t just feared; he was respected. In every darkened corner of the city, his name echoed with reverence.I wanted to be just like him.As a kid, I followed him everywhere. Business meetings, late-night deals, even the dangerous ones he told me to stay away from. “Keep your eyes open and your mouth shut,” he’d say, his voice steady and commanding, like the crack of thunder.And I listened.I learned how to read people, how to spot lies beneath the surface of a polite smile. I saw how my father and Ray Valisteen ruled the city together, an unstoppable force that made even the most ambitious rivals think twice before crossing them.But power is a fragile thing. And trust? Even more so.The night everything fell apart is seared into my memory.I was seventeen, old eno
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The Valisteen Princess Chapter 85: The Truth Beneath the Surface
Chapter 85: The Truth Beneath the SurfaceMimi finally spoke, her voice quiet. “I had no idea.” She met my gaze, something like guilt flickering in her usually confident eyes. “About your father, I mean. My father’s group… they destroyed a lot of lives. But I never knew yours was one of them.”I studied her for a moment, then shrugged. “It’s not like you had anything to do with it, you were just a toddlar like I was.”She didn’t look convinced, but she nodded anyway.Dylan tilted his head slightly. “So? Now that you know, what are you going to do with it?”I thought about that. About Ray, about my mom, about how knowing the truth didn’t change much—but at the same time, it changed everything.Then, I smirked.“Nothing,” I said easily. “Just thought you two should know.”Dylan let out a quiet chuckle. “Typical.”I stretched, letting the weight of the conversation settle. And then, because I couldn’t resist, I added, “Though, there is one thing.”Mimi raised a brow. “What?”I grinned, m
The Valisteen Princess Chapter 84: The Truth Beneath the Surface
Chapter 84: The Truth Beneath the SurfaceI checked my phone for the third time, pressing the call button and holding it close to my ear. The silence in my room was absolute, the soft hum of the city beyond my window the only background noise. No static, no strange interruptions.No one was listening.I took a deep breath and dialed.The call barely rang twice before my mother picked up."Mia?"Her voice was the same as always—warm, steady, familiar. It made me think of childhood memories filled with home-cooked meals and gentle lullabies. But there was also something else now, an underlying concern."Yeah, Mom. It's me," I said, settling onto my bed, pressing my back against the headboard."Is everything alright?"I hesitated. How was I even supposed to start this conversation? But I needed answers, and she was the only one who could give them to me."Yeah, I just… I wanted to ask you something."A pause. "What is it?"I swallowed, glancing at my locked bedroom door as if expecting s
The Valisteen Princess Chapter 83: The Dawn Before the Storm
Chapter 83: The Dawn Before the StormThe morning arrived quietly, as if it were the soft prelude to an overture that had yet to unfold. In the dim light of early day, I found myself awake in a solitude that felt almost sacred —a pause before the crescendo of events that would later alter the course of my night. Every minute of that morning carried a sense of both anticipation and introspection, a tender space where memories of yesterday blended with the elusive promise of what was to come.I lay in bed, cocooned in the faded linens that had borne witness to many restless nights, and listened to the gentle hum of the city beginning to stir. Outside, the first hints of daylight crept over the horizon, casting long, gentle shadows across the worn wooden floorboards. The quiet was profound, filled with the unspoken possibilities that only early morning can hold. It was a time when the world seemed to be holding its breath, awaiting a signal to burst into life.As I slowly sat up, the
The Valisteen Princess Chapter 82: Crossing the Line
Chapter 82: Crossing the Line I needed air.The party was loud—too loud. The mingling of voices, the clinking of glasses, the occasional bursts of laughter—it was all starting to press in on me.Or maybe… maybe it wasn’t the party at all.Maybe it was the way Dylan had been looking at me all night.I’d felt it the moment I walked in. That flicker of something unspoken, something sharp. It wasn’t the usual annoyance or rivalry that colored our interactions. This was different.And it was driving me insane.I needed space.I turned to slip out of the room, but before I could take more than a few steps, a familiar voice stopped me."Leaving already?"I froze. I knew that voice.Dylan.I turned, finding him standing just behind me, drink in hand, his expression unreadable. But his eyes—they were intense, locked onto me like they saw right through every excuse I was about to make.I lifted a brow. “Just getting some air.”He tilted his head slightly, like he didn’t quite believe me. “Mind
The Valisteen Princess Chapter 81: Beneath the Starlit Sky
Chapter 81: Beneath the Starlit SkyThe party was suffocating. The music was loud, the laughter even louder, and the air felt thick with conversation and movement. The celebration was meant to bring both clans together, a rare night of peace and unity. But for some reason, I felt restless.And I wasn’t the only one.Liam had been watching me for a while, his gaze flickering toward me between sips of his drink. When I caught his eye, he leaned in just slightly, his voice low enough for only me to hear.“Want to get out of here?”It was an offer, not a demand. A choice.I hesitated for only a second before nodding.We slipped out quietly, unnoticed by the rest. The cool night air was a welcome contrast to the warmth of the crowded hall. Neither of us spoke as we walked, but the silence wasn’t uncomfortable. It was… easy.I didn’t ask where we were going, and Liam didn’t say. But when the trees thinned, and the familiar sight of the lake came into view, I let out a small breath I hadn’t
The Valisteen Princess Chapter 80: Unspoken Changes
Chapter 80: Unspoken ChangesIt started subtly.A joke here, a lingering glance there. Nothing obvious, nothing that screamed pay attention, yet somehow, it became impossible to ignore.Liam and I had never been particularly close. We worked together and fought on the same side but beyond that? He was Dylan’s right hand, and I was just another piece in this ever-moving game of survival. I never thought much about him outside of strategy meetings and battle formations.But something had shifted.It wasn’t anything drastic. There was no grand moment, no sudden realization. Just a series of small changes that built upon each other until I found myself second-guessing everything.Like now, for example.We were in the middle of a supply run at one of our storage units near the southern border. The air was thick with the scent of dust and aged wood, crates piled high as we took inventory. Liam and I were supposed to be focused, but instead, we had somehow started bickering—again.“That’s th
The Valisteen Princess Chapter 79: Reforging Destiny
Chapter 79: Reforging DestinyBy the time the last echoes of battle faded into the still morning air, the docks lay in a state of uneasy silence. The victory over Celeste had been hard-won, but it was far from the end. In the days that followed, our clan worked tirelessly to rebuild—not just the shattered structures, but the fragile trust that had nearly crumbled under betrayal and bloodshed.Each morning, I walked the perimeter of the docks, letting the salty sea breeze fill my lungs. The once-bustling harbor, scarred from the battle, bore the weight of our past struggles. Charred wood, collapsed buildings, and bloodstains still marked the pavement, a silent testament to the fight that had nearly cost us everything. Yet, amidst the destruction, there was a sense of renewal. Every scar, every crack in the weathered walls told a story—one of resilience, sacrifice, and survival.Despite our victory, we knew peace would be fleeting. Intelligence reports had confirmed what we feared most:
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
