She wished for a prince charming at a young age. But after marriage, she realized no prince is Charming but a princess killer. Her face was blank as she looked at him. It was emotionless as a rock. It felt like he was seeing his sister in her.But instead of blush, he saw fear on her face which made his heart tighten. Looks like he got a lot of redemption to do. Her face was scaring him. He does not know what to do anymore. Zaros now want her to be normal.These were the kind of people were. They would push away the woman who came into their life. But when the woman wants to give up on them, men suddenly find that they love her. And again make her emotions, feelings, and her thoughts a mess. It's the same for Adira and Zaros now."I have something to say," she said. Determination and strong resolve were evident in her eyes and voice as she spoke, which scared Zaros."Go ahead, Adira," he said. Even though he said it, something in his head says that it wasn't going to be good for him.
"I saw the hate and the truths that need to be seen and heard. So… I don't want to put my self-respect down for you. As you are not worth it. So… we will act as a perfect married couple in front of everyone." She said with a straight face. She could see the crack in his face. Yet she didn't care. She suffered more than just facial expression cracks than him."As for sex, it's an obvious no. You will not touch me even if you are horny. You are free to find someone else for your pleasure," She said. She would be glad that he was having his fun outside. That way he would be blamed, not her.Zaros was surprised at this. He thought she would be jealous if he was with someone else. But she wasn't and even saying it's fine with her. How could she say it? Weren't women the most jealous creatures?"When we are in the bedroom, we will act like strangers, and outside we will be the best enviable couple in the world," she said to the other one.Okay… he can say she was worried about the pact and
Meanwhile on the other side….Zaros felt like he needed to start breaking the ice between himself and his wife. He was waiting for his wife who went to bring dinner for him.He continued to pace in his room back and forth anxiously as he waited for her to return. He doesn't know where to start and how to start. He was afraid of his wife's rejection.Adira was spaced out as she instructed the servants to arrange the dinner for her husband. She has been acting like a good wife for the past few days in front of everyone. Even her abusive husband was doing nothing that could hurt her. Instead, he was being all lovey-dovey with her. She doesn't want to trust him for the second time.For some reason, she refused to believe that it was because of the ring that he has been abusive. She felt there was something more to it. And it's him. Even he didn't look like someone who lost his memories.A person who lost his memories wouldn't act like that. He was not curious to know the things in the pas
"D-did I r-re-really say that?" he asked with disbelief and utter shock in his voice.Adira narrowed her eyes at him.Was he shocked?She doesn't know. But her gut feeling said that he was acting."Yes. You did, My Lord. And please don't forget the deal between us," she said reminding the thing between them.Zaros wanted to break that damned thing but his wife wouldn't be even with him without that. He sighed sadly."I wish to eat with people. Why not join me at least for once?" he almost begged her."I see. From next meal… I will make arrangements according to that. For now, have food, My Lord," Adira said hell-bent on denying having food with him.Zaros sighed and started having his food with her on watch. For some reason, the food felt tasteless and more like poison as he gulped down.Adira heaved a relieved sigh seeing him have his food. It was better this way than having food with her. He might not say the taunts out but may taunt in his mind. She felt like this was another on
Zaros also attended the court proceedings to see how his brother-in-law will solve the mess that surrounded his sister. When he saw his wife he sprinted towards her and sat beside her not caring if it was a female section or not."What are you doing?" Adira asked Zaros feeling shocked."Sitting beside my wife," he said with a boyish grin that made her heart flip."I can see that. This is the female's section!" she yelled lightly in his ear."So?" he asked with a confused look."So? You are asking me so! You shouldn't sit here," she said with an annoyed expression."I will sit wherever my wife sits. If you don't want me to sit here then come with me and sit beside me," he said seriously."Seriously? The session will start soon. Don't mess here," she said with an annoyed expression."I won't do anything. I will just sit beside you silently. If you want me to put a finger on my lips then I will put it for you," he said with a wink making her blush."Just shut up," she said and looked ahe
"The pact which you Vampire Elders claim to be sabotaged by our future queen is saved by her. She saved Vampire King and avoided the almost happened war between the two races. She avoided the bloodshed, wars, and possible chaos between the two races. All I see are some groundless claims from the Vampire side," Lord Gary said as he joined the drama from the Werewolf side."Then Lords from the Werewolf race shall know that even our Vampire King didn't make any fuss about all the accusations that were put on him about unfair allegations were thrown on him because our future queen fell sick!" Elder Evans pointed as he yelled slightly as he drove the conversation into a heated path."Nobody said a thing that meant that Vampire King abused our princess. When that happens, we all know that you wouldn't be standing with your heads intact," Lord Gary said making them lower their heads in shame. But before they could say something Lord Gary continued further."Maybe the Vampires shall take resp
----Adira and Zaros were walking back to their chambers.Adira was surprised to see him apologizing. Because she didn't expect that from Zaros. To begin with, he was a very proud person. He would never bend his head for anyone or everyone just because he was wrong.Now he did it for her suffering. She was in a predicament about him. Adira doesn't know if she has to be happy or sad.Everybody can say he was apologizing for her in the courtroom.Was he really serious about her?She doesn't know. He was a confusing man. But today... she had a different opinion on him. He seemed sincere and serious with the words he said.He didn't blame anyone and even tried to flirt with her!This man! Place, time and the situation would never matter to him! He was always in 'I-am-in-a-simp-mode'! Hmph!She needs to teach him a lesson. This will not be good. Only she knew how embarrassed she was back then."I know I am handsome, but you no need to stare that long at me. You can do all the staring after
"Am I that handsome? You cannot even take your eyes off me. If you want, I will remove this towel too," he whispered in a low voice, making her shudder at his sexy voice."What are you doing?" she asked shakily."Giving a good view of my well-maintained body to my wife," he whispered again."Shut up!" she tried to yell but it came out as a whisper from her throat."Fine," he said and bent his head lower to her lips. Pushing her back into the soft mattress, he hovered over her and claimed her lips. Before she could understand something, he already started to kiss her.The kiss was slow and smooth and it was just…. Melodic to her body and her heart. With every move of his lips, her body shuddered with the pain of wanting more of him. Her body wants him more inside her but more than wanting him to claim her lips.Her body was already moving in sync with his actions. It's as if her body knew how to dance to his magical touches.Before she could comprehend, her mind turned foggy. Her body
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