All of the closest people from the werewolves appeared in Adira's wing when they heard she fainted. Even all the Vampire elders along with the main family appeared to visit her.Seeing everyone in the wing, worried about Adira made him feel uncomfortable. Zaros was now in a fix on how to explain things to them about her sickness. Things were getting harder as days passed. And this woman was putting him into more and more trouble wanted! She was so silly and dumb. She can't even understand or do a single thing properly. She does everything like a dumb person.Back in the vampire kingdom, he has a fiancee, she was so thoughtful, elegant, beautiful, and smart, unlike this dumb woman. The more he looked at her the angrier he got. He wished to slap some sense in her. Was she trying to paint him like a monster by fainting?And now… she fainted. Can't she eat properly? If she had her food on time this wouldn't have happened! Now he has to be answerable to everyone.She needs a good lesson af
Zaros whipped him to their side in a swoosh! What does she mean? Was she saying she would treat the same way the way he treated Adira? How could that be possible?His sister was different and his wife was different! She was after all a werewolf. But he couldn't say that. Holding his displeasure, he clenched his fist as he forced back his anger down his throat."What do you mean, Lady Serene?" Zaros asked. Even though he tried to sound calm one could still sense the displeasure in his tone."Son, what are you saying? You are saying as if I am going to torture her. You are taking the best care of my daughter. I will do the same! Or are you saying you are the reason for my daughter's condition? Hmm?" Serene as if she was shocked. The words she uttered came out of her throat icily. Even though a smile was playing on her lips, one could sense the anger and venom behind the words she uttered. Zaros wanted to argue but he doesn't know what to say."I am not saying that, Mother. I am worried
Tears threatened to fall from her eyes. She wanted to say something but felt like something got stuck in her throat. She watched his expressionless face looking back at her.Those were the same eyes that looked back at her with love and respect this very morning.Those were the very eyes that assured her of trust and loyalty.But now all she could see was an empty gaze.Looks like she won't even have a happy marriage from now on. And the whole reason for it was… her brother. He ruined her life once in the past and again now he was ruining her life. She looked at him with hurt and hate-filled eyes. She said nothing.But Zaros could see the complaints, anger, betrayal, and other things in her eyes. Closing his eyes, he pinched the space between his brows. He didn't know how to make this situation better. But the expression on his sister's face tells him, he broke her trust to an irreparable point."Lady Valorine! You will no longer live in my chambers. You will be allotted your personal
Zaros walked out of the chambers leaving the brother and sister alone.Maximus's heart wrenched at the sight of his sister. She repeatedly said she doesn't want to marry this guy. Yet he made her marry the one.Didn't she say he was her mate?Then why does he treat her like this?Was the bond even real?Many thoughts swirled in his mind as he looked at his sister.Taking her hand into his hands, he held it tightly. His sister, his angel, and his cute bundle were now lying unconsciously.A word from her now, he would wreak havoc. He wouldn't care a single thing about pact or anything. All he cared about was her well-being now."Angel, just wake up and tell a single word that you are not happy, I will turn everything upside down for you. It won't affect the pact or the deal between the two races. Just wake up," he said with tears in his eyes.This was the first time, he saw her sister like this.Partly he was to blame too. If not for him, she would not even agree to this. As he looked a
"Brother, why do you think she wants to meet us?" Adira asked as she stood infront of the gate of the Witch's tower."I don't know. But I guess it's not anything bad. Her suggestions for me from last time are doing good for me," Maximus added.Adira nodded her head at him. As long as her brother was with her, she can say that she was safe. She has to be worried if it was her husband. Hmm… husband… just the word itself was making her feel bitter.Like last time, a crow appeared in front of them."Princess and King, follow me," the woman called Sansa from last time said.They both followed her. Unlike last time, this time they went to the third floor. The third floor was filled with a huge bed as it faced the roof of the beautiful night sky. The glittering stars that are decorated in the thick bluish-black blanket-like sky made them feel relaxed. Adira liked the way it was instantly. A smile formed on her face the very next second."Come here," Elphaba said as she gestured for them to g
"You are here?" Maximus asked with a glee in his eyes."Brother, shall we leave?" Adira asked."Yes," he said and nodded at her."What did she say?" Maximus asked as they walked."Nothing. She gave me something that can protect me," Adira replied."What is it?" he asked."Nah… it would be a waste if I show it to you," Adira said."Okay, keep it safe with you," Maximus said with a smile."Brother, I want to know about something," Adira started as she stepped out of the witch's tower."Is it important?" he asked."Kind off," she said."We will talk in your study," Maximus said stepping inside the carriage.She nodded. He helped her climb after he stepped in. Adira settled down after she was done settling and smoothing her dress.The ride to the palace was silent.—-On the other hand…Lenora was getting restless as seconds passed. Maximus still haven't come to speak with her. It was past lunch and even dinner time was going to pass now.Was he really not going to care about her?She doe
She needs to know what happened between them. Maybe knowing this thing would help her more. Adira needs every card that was available. If not, she would have to suffer for longer. She wasn't willing to suffer more.Zaros was literally a monster that she wants to stay away from. When he was sweet, she felt like she was the best and luckiest woman in the world. But now… she couldn't feel that anyway. Adira felt she was the biggest idiot in the world.As she immersed herself in her thoughts the door for her brother's study was opened with a bang revealing Lenora. She was panting hard as if she ran a marathon. She was unkempt, her eyes were red like she cried unlike a normal look of hers. Her clothes weren't neat. It's as if she was devastated about something.And Lenora didn't even care about etiquette. If Eudora was here, she would have dragged Lenora by holding her by her ear to the etiquette classes again. The horror of learning etiquette would have to be experienced all over again. W
When he thought she would leave, she furrowed her brows with worry and turned around. Even he gazed at the way she looked curiously. He saw his sister crying like a mess as she left the hallways. She didn't care about the way she looked or felt ashamed. Was she rejected by her husband? This wasn't good. And the genuine worry on his wife's face made him further guilty. This wasn't good anymore. Unconsciously he came out of his hiding and stood behind his wife. He was about to go after her but she changed her direction and turned back facing his face to face. Her saddened eyes turned fearful. Her full lips trembled at his sight. The confidence she held and the worry-free she has before was gone now. Her face was a pure reflection of fear. For some reason, he didn't like her face turning this way. He wasn't a monster. He was her husband. What was there to be feared? He thought. And what made him further sad was the way she ran away without glancing at him and without caring about her
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