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2025-01-04 00:27:40
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The alpha's daughter predestined to his enemy 21 - PUNISHMENT
Meridian WaterThe sound of hooves echoed along the road as the carriage rocked us from side to side. We’d left the castle for an urgent audience in a nearby village that rebels had attacked earlier that morning. I was on high alert, eyeing every twist and turn. The Prince wore a closed-off expression, but I could feel his eyes studying me every second.“If you want, we can stop to rest, Your Majesty,” I said, something telling me it was time for a quick break.“Are you worried about me, or just trying to dodge this… tense atmosphere?” The prince raised an eyebrow with a sly little smirk.I took a deep breath. The tension between us was tangible, like a storm about to break. He didn’t seem to be hiding the fact that he was playing along—and deeply invested.“Your safety is my only priority,” I said, not bothering to hide the sarcasm in my voice. “If we stop, I can check out the surroundings and make sure everything’s safe for us to continue.”“Are you sure you’re not just looking for
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-05The alpha's daughter predestined to his enemy 22 – MY GREATEST CHALLENGE
Meridian WaterI let out a barely audible laugh.“You seriously think a little provocation like that’s going to make me lose it?” I asked, rolling my eyes.He paused, like he was studying my reaction.“I do…” he said confidently, making me laugh.“So you really believe I’m just going to cave?” I asked, straightening up and staring him down.“I don’t actually need you to give in,” he finally said, his voice calmer. “I just need to see how far you’ll take me. How far you’re willing to push this game.”I stood up slowly, moving toward the shelf of old books beside the fireplace. The silence between us turned up the tension. No, I wasn’t giving in.“It’s going to be a long night, Prince,” I said, my tone firmer, trying to keep my cool. “You’re going to need more than words to make me lose focus on my mission.”He moved closer at last, challenge burning in his eyes.“Oh, I know. Which is exactly why I’m going to prove I’m a lot more persuasive than you think.”He stopped near me, the dista
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-07The alpha's daughter predestined to his enemy 23. THE SHADOW GAME
23. THE SHADOW GAMEPrince Darlon SweeneyThe castle was silent when I finally returned, the darkness of night still clinging to the corridors as I made my way through the long stone hall. The weight of my cloak felt heavier than ever—and not just from the fabric, but from everything that had been happening.What did I do in that cabin? I’d gotten way too close, gone against my own rules. Now I was at war with myself.The moment the magic swept us back to the safety of the castle, a wave of relief hit me— but it came with a strange, gnawing anxiety. She was far away now, but I couldn’t forget her. Deep down, I knew the game wasn’t over. Not by a long shot. And not knowing how far to go or where the limit even was… it was eating me up inside.I stared out the window of my room, the full moon lighting up the stone walls of the castle and the vast land all around us. But nothing seemed as distant as she did, even if we were just steps apart. The truth is, what really haunted me wasn’t th
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-08The alpha's daughter predestined to his enemy 24 – A SIGN
24 – A SIGNRenan FolderThe forest winds carried a mix of scents—the familiar pine and the metallic tang of blood. My body stayed alert to everything while I hunted, but my mind was the real traitor. It always came back to a single name: Meridian.Rage burned in my chest at the memory of the Kingdom of Umbra. At the memory of what they turned her into. Those damned mages didn’t just take one of ours; they stole an essential piece of me—only she never knew. There wasn’t time. All I have left now is this emptiness that echoes through these silent nights.I followed the marked trail, the crunch of dead leaves under my boots muffled by the wind’s constant hum. Hunting was just an excuse to escape the pack’s weight. That’s when I caught it: a distinct scent, subtle but unmistakable. Something I hadn’t smelled since that night. My instincts roared to life. My steps went lighter, near silent, as I followed its trail.I found a cabin, and something in me just froze. She wasn’t there, but som
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-09The alpha's daughter predestined to his enemy 25 – INTRUDERS
25 – INTRUDERSMeridian WaterThe sky was painted in a deep violet hue by the time the Prince and I finally reached our destination. The castle set to host the diplomatic event looked more like a fortress, with menacing towers and tall walls etched with runes glowing faintly in the moonlight.“Stay sharp,” I warned the soldiers traveling with us. “The energy here is way too heavy.”The Prince of Umbra walked ahead with his usual regal poise. His steps were silent, yet every movement radiated a commanding presence that felt almost supernatural. His aura was a mix of elegance and danger—something I couldn’t help but notice, no matter how hard I tried.Stepping into the main hall, the atmosphere hit us like a storm. Mages from all over whispered among themselves, and each one eyed the prince’s every step. My hand instinctively moved toward the dagger at my waist.“Nervous?” he asked, his voice as low and rough as ever.“It’s my job to stay on guard, not nervous,” I fired back, my gaze sc
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-11The alpha's daughter predestined to his enemy 26 – SHE IS OUR WEAPON
26 – SHE IS OUR WEAPONPrince Darlon SweeneyWhen she whispered that we were under attack and Meridian stepped in front of me, shielding me, I couldn’t just stand there like I usually do—I acted. I drew my sword and began moving, striking down my enemies until they were eliminated, and the soldiers began clearing away their bodies.After wiping the blood from my sword and sheathing it, I turned to Meridian. She seemed off. Her gaze was fixed on a man whose face was partially masked. When he looked at me, he fled. I couldn’t stop wondering who he was and why Meridian hadn’t attacked him. I kept watching her until she asked if I had seen it—seen him. The man she hadn’t struck, standing frozen instead. I pretended not to understand what she was talking about, and we left it at that.Later, back in our room, as everything settled, she sat on the bed, closed her eyes, and rested
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-12The alpha's daughter predestined to his enemy 27 – WOLVES
27 – WOLVESMeridian WaterAs the carriage rolled along, my thoughts refused to settle. The recent events replayed over and over in my mind. I was on high alert, and two things were throwing me off balance. We had been under constant attacks lately—why? But that wasn’t the main thing. First, there was the almost-kiss with the prince. Ever since that moment, my thoughts had been consumed by his scent, his hands on my waist, the feeling that danced over me like shadows. Then there was that strange memory of the wolf. What was it trying to tell me? Why did it seem to recognize me? Why didn’t it attack me in the forest? Everything felt tangled.“You know you’re staring at me, right?” the prince said, breaking into my thoughts.“Don’t flatter yourself. I’m miles away from you right now,” I snapped, irritation creeping into my voice as my words came out harsher than intended.“Thinking about the kiss you wish we’d finished, or someplace else?” He raised an eyebrow, his amusement evident in
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-13The alpha's daughter predestined to his enemy 28: MAKE ME BURN
Meridian WaterI took a deep breath as the first rays of dawn filtered through the curtains. Despite the constant heat that lingered in the Kingdom of Umbra, a chill ran down my spine. Scattered thoughts hammered at my mind, but I pushed them aside. This wasn’t the time for distractions.A knock at the door startled me. Still half asleep, I got up and opened it. It was the prince. His presence irritated me even more because it reminded me of what we started but didn’t finish.“You don’t look excited,” he said, his deep, raspy voice filling the silence like a veiled provocation. His black eyes locked onto mine, as if trying to decipher me.“What do you want?” I asked, rolling my eyes.“Don’t ask hard questions—you might not like the answer,” he smirked, the kind of smirk that had me wet within seconds.“Am I being summoned?” I tried to ignore the question—and the heat rising in me.“Yes,” he nodded. “We have a diplomatic event today.”“Now?” I asked, raising an eyebrow.“No,” he replie
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The alpha's daughter predestined to his enemy 44 - FOUR MONTHS
FOUR MONTHSMeridian My eyes were fixed on the fire in front of me, but I felt nothing but cold. It was as if the shadows were creeping up on me, clinging to my skin and trying to swallow my heart. All around, the murmurs of the pack surrounded me. I could feel the glances—some suspicious, others excited. They whispered about me, as if I couldn't hear them, but I did.What was I to them? A ghost of what I once was? A relic that came back broken?Renan was a little distant; his presence was like a blade against my skin; his anger was almost tangible, but there was something else underneath, something that tormented me more than his hatred: pain.He didn't come to me.But the alpha came.I didn't look up immediately. I heard the weight of his footsteps as he approached and sat down next to me, but I continued to stare into the fire. The heat seemed as distant as all the recent events."When you were little, you were fascinated by fire." He said, his voice deep but serene. "You tried t
The alpha's daughter predestined to his enemy 43 - JOKER - SWEENEY
JOKER - SWEENEYDarlon Sweeney The room was plunged into shadows. Black candles arranged in a circle faintly lit up the room, illuminating part of my face. In my hands, an ancient armoire lay open, containing forbidden runes.What was I doing? I wasn't even sure.I took a deep breath. I began, tracing the symbols on the floor that would anchor the magic.When I had completed the ritual, I muttered a few words in an ancient language, my voice resonating through the empty hall and raising every hair on my body. In the center of the symbol, the shadows contorted to form the silhouette of a woman.Then suddenly there she and I were, in an old cell with gold bars, an old window overlooking the moon. She stared at me confused, and the dim light showed me her black eyes, making me shudder inside."Meridian…" I whispered hesitantly; she seemed fine, but when she faced me and I didn't see her beautiful eyes, I felt the pain of knowing that it was because of me, and that perhaps I had lost her
The alpha's daughter predestined to his enemy 42 Tell me your version.
Tell me your version.Meridian When I woke up, I was too tired to say anything.The price I needed to pay had arrived. In the mirror, I saw black eyes. The dark magic hadn't taken hold of my mind, but it had vulnerably taken hold of my body. It was taking me over little by little, and with the gaps in my memory, I felt I was getting weaker and weaker to fight. It was the price of saving the prince; I didn't die, but the dark magic remains with us, taking over our identity little by little and turning us dark. I knew the consequences.I also knew that now I could die because, in their eyes, perhaps I really wasn't the she-wolf they wanted so much. I was a dark renegade.It was Eden who entered the room, snapping me out of my daydreams and reminding me of the episode that made me black out.When I turned to face him, I saw the shock on his face. He stepped back for a second, and I just sighed."I wasn't taken." I assured him."How does it feel?" He whispered, still at a distance."That
The alpha's daughter predestined to his enemy 41 ELEANOR SWEENEY: SWEENEY
ELEANOR SWEENEY: SWEENEYPrince Darlon Night fell over the palace, but the tranquility it promised seemed like a distant dream. The main hall was full of whispers and laughter, all directed at the new guest: Eleanor Sweeney, my distant cousin. Tall, imposing, and with a smile that seemed to contain secrets, she had arrived with the air of someone who already owned everything, even what wasn't hers yet.I watched her from afar, sitting in an ornate armchair near the fireplace. My father, always calculating, radiated satisfaction as he introduced Eleanor to some advisors and nobles. She was accurately what he had hoped for: a symbol of the union between two powerful magical and dark lineages. A tool for his expansion, a means of conquering territories without a rebellion.But for me, she was just another piece on Fondark Sweeney's board. And I, the other piece that he moved as he pleased."Cousin!" Eleanor's voice was sweet, but there was a cold determination in it. She walked over to m
The alpha's daughter predestined to his enemy 40 - TRUTH IS A RELATIVE CONCEPT
TRUTH IS A RELATIVE CONCEPTMeridian Water.The moon was high, illuminating with a thin glow that seemed to reflect the state of my mind, while the shadows tried to take hold of me. Everything was getting more and more intense. I wish I could have chosen to be in my room. But I was forced to go down to the counting moon. The little boy, Eden, had already been talking at the top of his lungs about what the celebration was like, and I was so tired that I just let him talk and pretend to be interested. Maybe he'd tell me how to escape.My head was spinning with so much information, and when I was finally able to breathe. I found myself leaning against a rock, and if I wasn't mistaken. I caught a glimpse of Renan sitting on it earlier, with Lauren. He had disappeared.I took a deep breath, trying to maintain my posture and control. Not to give in.Don't give in.Don't give in.“There's no point in fighting the inevitable, Meridian.” I muttered to myself, feeling the weight of those words
The alpha's daughter predestined to his enemy 39 - I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO BELIEVE ANYMORE
39 - I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO BELIEVE ANYMORERenan FolderI sat in that clearing, unable to move, stuck replaying every detail of the training session with Meridian in my mind. Tonight was the Full Moon Gathering—a night where we all sat around the fire, listening to the stories of our ancestors. It was supposed to be a beautiful night, but I couldn’t focus on any of it. My mind was too full of intrusive thoughts. The clearing had been decorated, and it looked beautiful. The moon was already creeping into the space, and I used to find comfort in its light, but tonight, it felt more like a spotlight, exposing the parts of me I preferred to keep buried.People were starting to arrive, but I kept my distance, leaning against the same rock where I had once talked to Meridian before she was taken. Lauren appeared beside me, carrying a jar of flowers. She always had this lightness about her, as if nothing could really shake her, but her eyes told a different story.“So…” she started, setting th
The alpha's daughter predestined to his enemy 38 - I AM NOT ONE OF YOU
38 - I AM NOT ONE OF YOUMeridian WaterThe walk back to my room was long and heavy with silence. That last exchange of glances still hung between us, thickening the air with every step. When we finally arrived, he opened the door and stood at the entrance like a sentinel."Get in," he said, his voice mechanical, devoid of any emotion."Back to the prisoner quarters," I mocked."That’s what you are," he shot back, his eyes sparking with a fury that hadn’t been there before."How cute." I smirked. "Feels good, doesn’t it? I’d love to see all this power when I’m not vulnerable!" I crossed my arms as I stepped inside."If you were as good as you think, you wouldn’t be here," he replied, a cynical smile tugging at his lips. "Honestly, for someone with such a reputation, you were terrible.""Easy to say when I wasn’t in a position to fight. I’d love a match—just you and me," I challenged, masking how much his words stung."I’d love to end this ridiculous charade. But unfortunately, I can’t
The alpha's daughter predestined to his enemy 37 – THAT SOUNDS... PATHETIC!
37 – THAT SOUNDS... PATHETIC!Meridian WaterThe air around us was charged, electric, as I followed Renan down the narrow path. Every step he took was an annoying reminder that I was in enemy territory, under the escort of a man who seemed eager to put me in my place."Don't try to run," he said, not even bothering to look back at me. His voice was calm, but there was something about his tone that irritated me to my core."Oh, right, because I'd be dumb enough to try to escape unarmed in a forest full of wolves. Have you actually heard of my reputation?" I shot back, laced with sarcasm.He stopped abruptly, forcing me to halt before I could crash into his back. When he turned to face me, his expression was ice-cold."Yeah, I’ve heard plenty about the blood and chaos you’ve left behind. Wow, what a brilliant woman." His words dripped with sarcasm."Thanks," I said with a smirk.The muscle in his jaw twitched, and for a second, I thought he was either going to lunge at me or throw some
The alpha's daughter predestined to his enemy 36 – NOTHING TO SAVE
36: NOTHING CAN BE SAVEDMeridian The surrounding air was heavy, as if shadows were weighing on my shoulders. Everything seemed too loud, and I felt suffocated inside that room with only the window to give me a bit of free air.The sound of dry leaves being crushed under boots rang in my ears; there were creatures roaming the forest; nothing about the place made me feel comfortable. I felt like an intruder; the smell of the damp earth, the sound of the distant streams, and the occasional howl—everything gave me an uneasy feeling…The sound of the door opening drew my attention, and then he appeared, making me narrow my eyes. What was he doing there?“Hi…” Her voice came out low and longing, her blue eyes sparkling.I didn't answer. He stopped a few meters from me, his jaw clenched, his hands in his pockets, I guessed in a tight fist. As if he were trying to contain something that was boiling up inside him. His presence was as suffocating as that room and reminded me of how vulnerable
