She started doubting if he was really her mate or not. This situation reminded her of her brother's words.When she was completely sure that her husband left, she removed her covers and took her clothes. Wearing them, she left her hair open before slipping under the covers again.Adira started thinking about the things that were happening around her. She didn't like this awkward situation in her home.She can't talk with her brother freely like she used to do before. Even if she talks, there would be eyes that will watch her. She doesn't want to be under surveillance. This wasn't settling well with her.As she thought about it her husband was being bipolar.He was the one who was making her suffer. And even again expecting her to be involved with her sexually with him.What kind of a man was he?Didn't he call her useless, brainless, and a dumb woman?Didn't he say she was good for nothing?Didn't he tell her she was of no use?Or was this his way of saying that she can only be used f
All he did was try to keep giving and ensure that his sister would get a comfortable life. And he would get to rule the Werewolf empire.There was nothing bad in it, right?Weren't these many wars that happened through these millennia for the sake of the upper hand? Now, he was doing it without wars. What's wrong with it?Why could no one understand him?And his sister calling him. He hoped he could mend their relationship. Also with that, he could take his sister's help to get hold of Werewolfia.---------------------Lenora was sitting in her chambers dressed normally not the way the wife of a king dresses. She dressed quite plainly like a normal girl. She wasn't even dressed like a princess. She dressed like a noblewoman.Celine wanted her to put on the dress from the morning but Lenora refused that. She took pains to get dressed the way she wanted now. Aara and Kylie were confused too. But they said nothing. All they knew was following her commands. And if she did something out o
She was done playing well and acting like a scholar while spinning the words around the people. She always made people guess the meaning behind her words. People even said that her words contain at least four to five meanings and trying to predict the actual meaning behind her words was as equal to impossibility. "I got to know you are innocent," he said. "How? Did you find something? Or are you investigating it?" Lenora asked curiously. She was genuinely curious about it. She wants to if he found any connection or evidence about her death. "Because I heard you saying that you didn't kill Victoria," he said. Lenora burst out into a peal of laughter. Even tears started to form in the corner of her eyes due to her laughing. "My Lord, you are very funny. You didn't believe me when I said the same thing two years ago but you are believing now. How do you want me to believe it?" Lenora asked him making his face turn ashen. "Fine, let's say you believe me. Why now? Why not before?" she
"It's not a problem. But you can't expect me to get back to you just because you realized you are wrong."My Lord, Do you know what I have faced in the past two years? I wasn't given food or blood. I may have lost my position, but I am a person too. Have you ever visited me? Have ever attempted to make me assured? In these two years, have you ever treated me like your sister? Whenever I appeared in front of your sight by accident, you would walk away not without saying some 'good' words that pained my heart for days and months."I shut my heart and numb all the feelings that I had for my family. I turned into a kind of person, who has no feelings and is cold-hearted."Now you came here and are asking me to turn back into the person which I am two years ago. Do you think it's fair for me, My Lord?" Lenora asked.Zaros never thought that his sister would have this much resentment. He saw the happiness in her eyes when he did something in the past two months.Was it all his illusion?Has
Eudora wanted to talk with Lenora after breakfast. She decided to meet her at the brunch after knowing that Zaros has a brunch appointment with Lenora.When it's time to meet her, she met Adira on her way."Lady Valorine," Adira addressed her."Why don't you call me mom like before?" Eudora asked with a tight smile."I couldn't afford to make King Valorine angry," she said with a more nervous smile."Where are you going?" Eudora asked with a sigh. She realized now that Adira was much more scared than ever."To meet my sister-in-law," Adira said."Even I am going there," Eudora said."We shall go together," Eudora interrupted when Adira was about to say something.Adira just nodded her head at her. Soon they reached Lenora's chambers."My Ladies," Celine greeted them."We want to meet Lenora," Eudora said."Lady is in the back garden talking with King Valorine," Celine said with respect."We will wait for her in the chambers," Adira said."My Lady doesn't wish others to enter apart fro
"And he left me because you are torturing his sister. I thought I got a life I deserved finally. I thought I can live the life that I got finally. I even imagined having a family. But… you ruined it. You ruined your marriage along with mine! Are you happy now?" Lenora asked as her eyes filled with immense sadness, grief, and guilt.Every part of her body was screaming to run far away from her brother, but she stood rooted there. Her heart was begging her to run into Maximus's chambers and ask him to be the way he has been but she couldn't."You are ruining the life I wished for for years," Lenora said as choked with tears. She no longer kept the strong front and broke down."He is the kind of man I wanted from my childhood," Lenora added making his heart clench in pain."He is perfect the way he is. When I thought I would have a happy marriage. You ruined it!" Lenora said."I became so desperate to have him back. I stooped myself to the point that I even surprise myself. I never knew
Meanwhile, Eudora was holding Zaros. He fainted due to sudden tribulations in his body caused by the ring. Now she understood the changes in her son. No wonder… he turned into a different person every passing day. Now it made sense to her. Her son was not her son with that stupid ring in his hand.She made him lie on the bench."Lenora, show that ring to me," Eudora asked as she walked towards them."Mom, we need to bury this in the ground. If not, it will affect him again," Lenora said."I just want to take a look at it," Eudora said.Celine gave the ring to Eudora."Wait… I saw a similar one with King Azazel Laroch!" Eudora exclaimed.Lenora was left agape with the newfound information. Before she could think further, Celine urged her to give the ring."My Lady, we need to bury it soon," Celine urged."This might be temporarily not functioning. But we have to make sure… it doesn't function permanently and doesn't affect my lord. After all, this looked like the reason for all the mis
Now, seeing Eudora getting angry at her reminded her of the days when she saw her mother in the courtroom acting like a queen. That's a goosebump situation for her. She never dared to look at her mother the same way she did. And that's also the situation that made her scared of her mother.As she gazed at Eudora, who has her eyes blaring in pure vampire color, made her flinch. She stood silent and calm."I apologize for my behavior," Lenora said lowering her head in shame. She couldn't rebuke her mother. What she said was true. Eudora came to her wing and tried every method to save her. But her silence made Eudora lose for the first time in her life. That's a stain. Which Eudora couldn't wash off. She got that because of Lenora. Lenora took anger on the wrong person. She should blame her brother not her mother.Her mother deserved an apology more than anyone. She couldn't deny the fact that she accused her wrongly."At least, you know you are wrong," Eudora said."I do. And I apologiz
Ch-118As the battle raged on, Maximus and Zaros fought valiantly against Azazel and Vrykolakas, their movements growing sluggish with exhaustion. Lenora and Adira watched with growing concern, knowing that their companions could not hold out much longer against their formidable foes.Adira, who had been feigning unconsciousness, seized the opportunity to speak with Lenora, her voice urgent with purpose. "I think they need something special to kill them," she whispered, her eyes darting towards the coffin of Lazarus.Lenora nodded, understanding dawning in her eyes. "You're right. Lazarus vowed to kill him. Then it could only mean something related to Lazarus could kill him. If Lazarus could kill Vrykolakas, then there must be something in his coffin that we can use as a weapon.""I'll go get it," Adira volunteered, determination burning in her gaze. As the chaos of battle unfolded around her, Adira's heart clenched with worry for her husband, Zaros, and her brother, Maximus. With eac
Ch-117"Then why have you entertained me till now?" Lenora asked. "Because I wanted to have one last conversation with my granddaughter," he said with a smile. "I regret being his daughter and your granddaughter. How blind was my mother able to be?" Lenora said with hatred in her eyes. "Well, what could I say if your bloodline is obsessed with my sons?" he laughed. Lenora looked at him with hatred. Azazel already started reciting spells. Maximus and Zaros stood outside the hall with anger bubbling in his chest. Even he didn't know why, but when Vrykolakas said that he killed the love of Lazarus, he wanted to rush in and kill him. But Zaros stopped him on time. "Now is not the time. Wait," Zaros said. Inside, Lenora tried to get up, but she was stuck to the ground as if she were under a spell. "Now, your blood and lifeline will make me strong. While your sister-in-law will be my vessel," Vrykolakas said. Lenora could sense her mate mark was gleaming. Which meant her husband was
Ch-116It's the magic globe of Azazel. It fell and broke. Giving a glance, Vrykolakas got back to his story. "Indeed, it is. Women are some mysterious creatures in this world. They knew she wasn't someone who would run away just to escape two men's pursuit. She loved Lazarus. So, both Amdis and Lazarus tried to find the truth about her disappearance. They came to know I locked her in dungeons." he said with a proud smile on his face, which only looked disgusting with his rotten flesh. "The creatures I created turned against me. The eldest was the most rebellious one. But my youngest was angry yet he calmed down. He always acted in the interests of his people rather than his own. He gradually forgot the woman when he found his fated mate. But Amdis rejected his fated mate and brewed a revenge plot. But Lazarus, the calm one, turned out to be the most vicious one." Vrykolakas eyes turned sinister. Among them all, Lenora was scared that his eyeballs would roll out of his body and look
Ch-115Hearing Lenora's words, Azazel felt that it's time to wake up the ancient. He stood up and started chanting spells. A huge array appeared in the air. As Adira grappled with her thoughts, a sudden movement caught her eye. Slowly, almost imperceptibly, the ancient creature in the room began to stir, its grotesque form emerging from the shadows with a sickening slowness.Adira recoiled in horror at the sight before her. The ancient was a ghastly sight to behold, its flesh rotting away to reveal the grisly remnants of its once-human form. Bugs and maggots writhed and squirmed around its decaying body, casting a foul stench that filled the air with the sickly scent of death.Even Lenora, who had maintained a stoic facade in the face of adversity, felt her stomach churn with revulsion at the sight before her. But she forced herself to remain composed, steeling her expression as Azazel rose to his feet and offered his position to the ancient creature.Adira's mind raced as she strugg
Ch-114The room seemed to hold its breath as the energies wrestled for dominance, each seeking to overpower the other in a battle of wills. Sparks flew as the opposing forces collided, casting shadows that danced across the walls like fleeting phantoms.The sound was deafening, a cacophony of crackling energy and echoing reverberations that reverberated through the very foundations of the palace. Every surface trembled in response to the sheer force of their clash, the air thick with the smell of ozone and magic.For a moment, it seemed as though time itself had stopped, the world holding its breath as the two energies locked in a fierce struggle for supremacy. But then, with a sudden burst of light, Lenora's golden energy surged forward, overwhelming Azazel's dark power with its radiant brilliance.The room erupted into chaos as the two energies collided, sending shockwaves rippling through the chamber and shaking the very ground beneath their feet.Adira coughed weakly as the dust e
Ch-113Adira was at her wits end. She can't keep Azazel engaged anymore, given the stunt she pulled earlier. He was wary of her. And not to mention, her energy was depleting like a air leaking out of a balloon. Due to the absence of her wolf, she was very weak. Given with the fact that she fought earlier with Azazel and his lackey, she was weaker than before. She hardly has the energy to move an inch. She slumped on the ground helplessly. "Do you think they can save you? You don't know what was coming before!" Azazel said as he let out a bark of evil laughter. For some reason, his eyes were shining green. "I wonder who your daughter is. I pity her so much," Adira said in her raspy voice. "You will be surprised to know her," Azazel replied mirthfully. Adira felt a foreboding feeling as she looked at him. This man was just as twisted as the dark magic. No wonder he was attracted to the dark magic. Just then... a woman entered the hall. Seeing her, Adira smiled. But soon... it turne
Ch-112Adira's mind raced as she considered her options. She knew she needed to keep Azazel's attention away from the globe, buying time for her family to rescue her. Summoning her courage, she spoke up again. Adira's wolf was in dormant state too. She can't fight him. All she could do was distract him. "You must be quite powerful to have infiltrated my household so easily," she said, her voice steady despite her fear. "But do you really think you can outsmart the King and my family?"Azazel chuckled, a low, chilling sound that echoed through the dimly lit room. "Outsmart them? Oh, my dear, it's not about outsmarting. It's about power and control. And right now, I have both."Adira knew this man had both power and control. The dark magic he practices, his spells, and his position give him everything that can keep everyone in control. Her sister-in-law can kill anyone with a single blow and burn them into ashes. If a vampire can have that much power, this man, who was an undead creatu
Ch-111Adira doesn't know what has happened to her. She was waiting for Lenora to come and have lunch with her. Just then, a maid came to her and informed her, "My Queen, the King, your family, and everyone else are in the study. They are expecting your presence. Would you like to go now and join them or have lunch first?" Adira didn't know that everyone were meeting there. "Alright, I will go over," she replied, standing out. Also, Adira knew there was something happening in both kingdoms. She hated being treated like a kid and didn't know how to handle things. Today, since everyone was there, and she would be crowned queen, she had to let them know she couldn't be treated this way anymore. She actually thought of talking about this after crowning and prove that she was capable too. This was what Lenora said. "You don't have to verbalize everything. But if you did, stand on it whatever it takes. And make sure whatever you do never compromises your self-respect," Her mother, Serene
Ch-110As Zaros, Lenora, and Maximus stepped into the ancient willow tree, they found themselves transported into a realm of forgotten grandeur. Before them stood a vast stone palace, its towering spires reaching towards the heavens like silent sentinels guarding the secrets held within."This seems to be abandoned," Lenora muttered as she drank into the grandeur of the huge abandoned stone palace. There were some scriptures written on the walls of the palace. Just looking at them made her feel scared. She clutched Maximus's hand a bit tightly. Maximus held on to her hand patting her slowly as if saying it's fine he was with her. Despite its apparent abandonment, the palace retained an air of majestic splendor, its walls adorned with intricate carvings depicting scenes of ancient battles and mythical creatures. The air hung heavy with the weight of centuries past, each stone bearing witness to the passage of time."This place is oozing with the evil energy," Zaros said. "Well… it's