Chapter 76- Elnora POV
“What do you mean one saved your life once?” I demand from him, and my crying automatically subsides. “Just as it sounds. Something bad had happened, one of the vampires was attacking me, and it came out and protected me from the vampire.” “So, what is it? A werewolf or something?” “No, nothing like that. They are really just a different breed of dog.” “That is not a breed of dog.” I decline his answer immediately. There is no way that creature was a breed of dog. “Maybe not at home, but here it is. What we once knew about the world has changed drastically already.” “We will talk about this more later.” I insist.
He is confident in his words, and it makes me proud beyond measures. “Here we are,” Lawler announces as he returns to the room. “Oh, hello, boys. Did we wake you when w
Chapter 77- Elnora POV“Our Kingdom has been breached.” As expected, they gasp and look at each other, horrified. “We have locked down the Kingdom, and we have swept the Kingdom for anyone who doesn’t belong here. What is more, they took Sebastian.” “What can we do to help?” Hildi asks, stepping forward and giving me the box that I knew was coffee. “I have a plan, and I need your help.” “Anything.” They all mumble. “Once I tell you the plan, I need you to tell me how you would get around it. We need to make sure that there are no loopholes or voids in my plan.” “You want us to tell you what is wrong with your plan?” Leon asks, walking onto the porch with Theo and another man I have not met yet. “Yes, exactly, Leon. I need to know where in my plan others can get through. If you can get through, they can get through. I need you to help me fix this plan so we don’t
Chapter 78- Lawler POVElnora has been explaining her plan in precise detail for the past two hours. My head is beginning to spin from what she has planned. So many steps will need to be taken to insure that it is pulled off, but it looks like it will work. We will be able to save more than just Sabastian. “I am going to make some lunch for everyone. I will be back in a few moments.” I announce to get away and take a pause for a few moments. Never would I have thought that I would be planning the Kingdom’s next move with many townspeople. It is, without a doubt, my biggest mistake that I never knew that I had made. The people who live here love the Kingdom as much, if not more than I do. They are excellent at finding loopholes and assisting in ideas on helping make Elnora’s plan stronger. “Hey, do you have a mo
Chapter 79- Elnora POV“Thank you, everyone, for coming and helping us with this. You do not know how much it means to me that you allowed me to take you away from your daily activities. I will make it up to you all in some way.” I am so happy for such a wonderful group of people to be in my life at this moment. “You do not need to make it up to us. This is our home, and you are our Queen. We are honored to help whenever we can.” The young mom that had no babysitter I have learned her name is Lucy, and she is expecting her third child. A mom of three just like me. I see myself in her, and I am determined to help her in any way that I can.“Thank you, Lucy. I am honored to be your Queen and your friend.” I hug her goodbye and watch as she and the rest of the extras walk off the patio. “Oh, Hildi?” I call Hildi back momentarily. “Yes, Dear?” “Would it be ok if I stopped by later?” “You are alwa
Chapter 80- Elnora POV“I will always help family.” What does she mean? Before I have time to ask her what she means, I hear Lawler speaking to her. “We will wait for you to grab your belongings. You are welcome to stay the night if you so wish in case the afternoon gets away from you. It isn’t safe in the woods right now.” “Thank you for the kindness. I will be right back.” She gives him a slight bow in recognition of his status and walks away.As she walks to her house, I move to the stream and let my hand run over the water. “Are you ok?” Lawler asks me. “She said family, Lawler. Is she, my family?” I cannot look at him. I do not want to see the truth before he speaks it. “I don’t know. I didn’t move past your bloodline, but I will happily look into it and see if she is related to you if you desire.” “I need to know if I have any family.” “I will
Chapter 81- Elnora POV“There is no way you are my sister.” I can feel myself starting to panic. “You are my half-sister, that is. Sister, all the same.” “There is no way.” “There is. Let me show you a picture. Hang on.” I watch her impatiently as she rummages through her bag to retrieve what she is looking for. She pulls out a leather journal and opens it to the middle. Carefully taking a picture out, she looks at it, sighs, and hands it to me. “This picture was taken before they both died. It is my parents and me.” Her sadness radiates through me as I take the picture.My eyes absorb the picture and the smile on my father’s face. “He cheated on my mom,” I whisper as tears swell in my eyes. “It wasn’t like that.” “Can you explain it then?” “When you were three, your parents broke up for a year. Were you ever told that?” “Yes,&rdqu
Chapter 82- Elnora POV“When did I turn into a vampire?” She repeats my, thinks for a few moments, and then continues. “When I was 18, I told my mom that I wished to turn. I knew deep in my soul that I wanted to be a vampire and not a human for the rest of my life. I know it seems selfish, but I wanted to live a long life.” “Never think that something you wish for yourself is selfish. It is what you wanted, so you did it.” “Thank you for saying that, even if you may not fully believe it yourself just yet.” “Everyone deserves to live the life that they find is best for them. You chose to be a vampire, and you do not need to defend your decision with me. Come one, look at what I did.” I laugh. “I went and marked the King. I am going to be turned within the year.” “You did choose a hard position and not one that I envy.” Her words make me smile. “Hard position or not, I will do it. I just n
Chapter 83- Elnora POV“What does the prophecy say?” “I need to speak to Theo.” She pushes past me to walk towards the steps. “Harmony, please tell me what the prophecy says.” I plead. “Not until I speak to Theo.” She states, turning around and walking down the stairs. “Actually.” She stops mid-step and turns back to me. “Contact the King. He needs to be a part of this conversation. I will meet you in the kitchen with Theo.” In a flash, she is gone. “Hey, love?” I mind link with Lawler heading upstairs to our bedroom. “Yes, my dear?” “What is this prophecy about that Harmony just freaked out about and ran off to find Theo?” As I press the question into his mind, I can feel a wave of nervousness come back in my direction in the wake of his response. “So, it is serious then? I am going upstairs to get cha
Chapter 84- Lawler POV“She is right. I haven’t asked her. I just expected her to be ok with everything that has happened.” I feel defeated as I speak to Harmony and Theo. “It wasn’t just you. We all did it. Last night when I watched her heal you, I never once asked her how she was handling seeing those creatures. We kind of joked about them a little bit, but I figured it was her way of coping. We were both more worried about you.” Theo is full of sadness as he speaks. “I didn’t help by bringing up the prophecy. I am so very sorry.” Harmony chimes in. “She has just taken over so well and stepped into the role of Queen that I overlooked her basic human needs and instincts.” We sit in silence for a little while before my body moves on its own accord. Moving to the cabinet, I pull three mugs down, fill them with blood and strategically pla
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Chapter 171- Elnora POV Everyone has taken their seats and turned their attention to us. “We have learned within our Kingdom that for every problem we have, there is a silver lining. Once again, our King and Queen prevailed, and with their victory, we gained a new King and Queen in training. A gift to our Kingdom that we all thank you for granting to us.” Sabastian bows to all of us before continuing. “When Lawler began seeing you, Elnora, in the human world during the cover of night, he started changing for the better. He started becoming the King he had always wanted to become. Then when you entered our world and completed your mark, you granted him the strength needed to be the best version of King he could be. A gift he has granted your son and our future King. It is my honor to welcome you into our Kingdom not only as our Queen and friend but as the wife of my best friend.” &nbs
Chapter 170- Elnora POV Blow after blow; we watch as the pair of them struggle. "How is he still standing?" I link with Harmony. "Magic, they have witches on his side that are keeping his strength up.” "Can we break it?" I beg. "No, not unless we find the witches and the magic is not coming from here." Harmony sounds defeated. "I cannot live on without him.” "You will have to, for your children." Harmony moves to my side and takes my hand as we watch in horror. Lawler is beginning to lose, and I have had enough. How can I stop this? I ask myself. We watch as his father lifts his hand one last time, and as he does, I know this will be the blow that knocks Lawler unconscious. "STOP!" Tavin demands as he walks forward. My attention doesn't leave Lawler and his position, but the command stops the blow. "You are to remove yourself from his bo
Chapter 169- Elnora POV My spell is working. Lawler has a bloody nose as he stands, but nothing more. On the other hand, his father is bleeding profusely and has a broken nose. “What did you do?” He calls out. “I did nothing,” Lawler responds to him. His father struggles to his feet, and when he finally makes it, he throws another punch into Lawler’s stomach. I watch in amazement as Lawler hardly flinches and his father withers on the ground in pain. “Just toss him in the dungeon, and we will deal with him another day.” I request. “Stay back.” Sabastian pulls me from my waist backward towards the beach. I can see what he sees from this position, and people surround us we do not know. I lock eyes with Sabastian, and he nods his head. I look to Talvin and link with him first. “I am calling in back up; tu
Chapter 168- Elnora POV “You look beautiful,” Merrick announces as he enters the room and sees me standing on the dressing platform. “Thank you.” He offers his hand for me to step down after the last adjustment to my dress is made, and I take it. “Really, you are glowing. I am so happy for you.” He states as he walks with me to the door. “Are you sure you boys are ok with me getting married?” I ask him. “Mom, he already adopted us, and we took his last name. We signed off on that paper. Of course, we are ok with you getting married. Finally, we will all have the same last name again. You are the only odd man out.” He pokes fun at me. “I don’t want to upset any of you.” “This has been the best five years anyone could have ever asked for. Trust me, and we are all here for you. If you need me to make a distraction today, just say the word bab
Chapter 167- Elnora POV Vampires can drink a lot before feeling even the slightest buzz from consumption. Today, I am saying prayers to the porcelain gods of Harmony’s guest bathroom, or should I say my room at her house. I feel horrible. My bachelorette party was the best party I have ever been to in my life. Even the creatures that were invited had a blast and drank with us. A soft knock sounds on the bathroom door. “No one is home.” I joke. “I have some tea that will help you feel better,” Sydney calls softly. “Come in.” Granting her access, I wipe my mouth and sit on the floor. “Feeling pretty bad, I see.” “Yeah.” “Harmony said this tea will help you feel better.” “Will it, though?” I ask as I take it from her hands. “She made me some, and I feel completely norma
Chapter 166- Elnora POV Relief. That is the feeling that consumes me when Lawler announces that his father is alive. His face looks horrified and like he is waiting for me to bolt at any moment, but instead, I move to him and sit in his lap. “Oh, Lawler.” I hug him tightly. “I know you are angry.” He begins. “No, I am not. I am relieved more than you will ever know. This is honestly not even close to the things that I was thinking. This is the lesser of the evils that had gone through my mind. I wish you would have told me sooner so I could tell you.” “Tell me what?” “We had your fathers’ blood. We have put a barrier up in our Kingdom, and along with the portals for all the Kingdoms, he cannot get in. There is no way he will ever get you here.” “Spells can be broken.”“They can, but they are pretty good spells. We also have backup p
Chapter 165- Elnora POV Lawler has been distant this week. Not in the mental sense; when he is with me, he is with me entirely. Communication is on point, and he makes sure all of my needs are met, but physically, he is distant. Theo insists that he is working on something, and everything is fine. I know better, though; I can feel it deep down in my soul that something is off. Something has presented itself, and he is trying to handle it without me knowing. I have considered that it was information on Brogan, but Leon comes to me every day after he scouts with any information he has or doesn’t have. Looking out over the ocean from our balcony, I drink my tea in peace. I finally switched from coffee a few years ago when Tiffany insisted I learn the difference in taste and smell in herbs so that I would never fall prey to someone trying to drug me. Over the
Chapter 164- Lawler POV For five years, I have searched for proof that my father was alive or dead, never to find a whisper of the truth. Now I find out that he is alive and coming for me just as I have something important happening in my life. “Do you know when?” I ask as I rub the irritation from my face. “By the next full moon.” He replies. The full moon was the night before last; I have about a month. I begin to calculate what needs to be done before anything happens. “What do you know of the puddle?” I ask standing, producing the blade of grass. “Oh, right. About that.” He stutters. “Touch it.” I insist. “You already know your answer.” He counters. “I need to see for myself.” Holding it closer to him, I watch as he picks it up and peals it apart. Nothing happens; he is the