"Nothing." Lara composed herself and straightened her dress, pushing loose strands of hair into her bun as her eyes glittered with mischief.Duncan grunted, taking one last look at his room and making a mental note to fold the heap of clothes gushing out of his wardrobe. Well, his maid would do that anyway."What took you so long?" Lara asked, hands akimbo with her inquisitive eyes raking him from head to toe.Duncan threw his gaze to the deep cherry hallway and cleared his throat, feeling a tingly sensation on his skin as he felt like she could see what he had done. "I just got out of the shower." He lied, pinching his lips into a grim line and walking ahead of her. Noticing she wasn't trailing behind him, he glanced over his shoulder and saw her pushing her head into his room like a peeping tom."Lara!" He raised his voice a notch, scowling at her. She snapped her head in his direction and beamed. The elastic around her hair fell out and her ebony locks fell in waves down her bac
Erin Nightwind The moment she flew through her open window, she transformed back into her human form and pulled down the window to latch it. Having done that, she rested her elbows on the white sill and gazed into the sky, wondering what the unknown had in store for her. The time suddenly appeared in the sky and the cold breeze from her other open window frolicked around her buttocks, making her realize she was naked, bringing her out of the void her head had created–her eyes widened. She didn't have time to get tangled in her web of thoughts. She needed to be at the dining table."Thankfully, no one came to shut my window. How would I have explained the wounds that refused to heal, or how would I tell Father I had left the kingdom?" Erin asked no one in particular, swinging around and almost getting a heart attack when she met grey inquisitive eyes."Where have you been?" She pushed up her perfectly carved brows and tilted her head. "Hey, sis." Erin managed a shaky smile, crossing
"Duncan," She muttered under her breath, recalling his name with her eyes still fixed on the meat. "You haven't had anything since we started dinner." His voice sent chills down her spine, but not in a good way, dragging her out of her reverie. "Aren't you hungry?"Erin shrugged, refraining from taking her eyes higher to meet his face. Her stomach tied itself into knots and grumbled. "You are," He replied himself under his breath and pushed his leg so it could touch hers once again. Erin chanced a glance at his inquisitive honey browns, and a line formed over her brows disapprovingly at him. He returned to his meal, shoulders drooping in disappointment at her silence. She didn't want him, why didn't her parents get it?"Maybe I shouldn't have said what I said earlier knowing how much he meant to you," Mark stated, referring to their argument. "It's fine," Erin crisped. "What is wrong with you?" Lola nudged her ribs, and she swallowed a yelp, boring a hole into Lola's head. "I sa
Erin glanced around furtively, avoiding his gaze, using her hand to feel around the counter for something that would be of help to her. Maybe a dagger would do. "I-I don't know." She shook her head once again, and his hand fell off her chin. "How about I show you?" He slurred, looking dreamily below her nose and running a red tongue over his thin lips."What?" Erin frowned, grabbing an apple. He leaned in, biting his lips and leaving them slightly apart. The moment their lips were a whisper away, she shoved the apple at his mouth, and he paused mid-action."Have an apple." She rushed over her words as she stepped away from him and clutched her stomach. "I have to go, my stomach aches, ouch!" She spun and took hasty steps towards the door. "Wait," He called out to her, and she pulled up short at the doorway, shutting her eyes for a split second, "Could you show me to the restroom?" She stifled a groan and glanced over her shoulder, "Sure." She managed a small smile and led the w
DuncanThe pain stung his face, and the anger that burned in Erin's eyes a minute ago was now replaced with remorse as she held her hand to her chest. He winced, rubbing the affected area as they stood in utmost silence, watching each other. He had recalled her to be the girl he saved that night from his pack, but he wasn't expecting a thunderous slap like that."I'm sorry," she finally said, water brimming in her eyes as she took baby steps close to him and reached a hand to his face. "Here, let me see that.""It's fine." Duncan shook his head, moving back to avoid her touch in case it was another slap."No, let me see it." She spoke softly, and her voice reminded him of cymbals. He stood still, catching sight of her hand making its way up his cheek. She cupped it lightly, and once their skin touched, his heart pumped blood faster into his veins, and his mind was overwhelmed with flashes of a pair of eyes he always saw in his dreams. Her touch was calm and suiting, her palm delive
Duncan He groaned, holding his palm to his lips. His eyes widened at the red liquid that marred his fingers, and his face instantly turned red. He spared her a glance, noticing his blood all over her mouth. She poked out a red tongue and ran it over her bottom lip, licking it off. He did the same but instantly regretted it when the metallic taste of blood stabbed his taste buds. "Why did you do that?" His nostrils flared as he rushed over to the lake to wash his lips. "We are two different beings. I can not be your mate because drinking blood is how I survive." Her voice had no remorse in it. "I eat flesh sometimes, but I do not go around biting people's lip," Duncan scowled, kneeling beside the lake, waiting for his lip to heal but it was taking longer than usual. "Neither would a sane person kiss a stranger. What if I was a soul vampire?" Erin inquired, creasing her eyebrows into a frown. "Then I will be glad my mate took my soul." Duncan held a hand to his chest. There was
"What do you mean?" Egor and Duncan chorused. They briefly looked at each other, exchanging hate glares. "Follow me," she said, then took off, running in the direction of the woods. They followed her till they arrived at a tree. It seemed to be tainted with blood that slowly dribbled down the rough back. "A bleeding tree?" Egor inquired, and Hildegard rolled her eyes before shaking her head and going around the tree. "This." Hilda pointed at a naked man who lay in a pool of blood with his tongue sticking out of his mouth. Duncan frowned, thrown aback by the sight. The man's body looked pale like there wasn't a single ounce of blood in his veins. His eyes were rolled skyward, and they could see only his scleras, no iris. "What happened to him?" Duncan asked with both his eyes narrowed at the white body. "Looks like his soul was sucked out or something.""Yes," Hilda began, stooping down to place two fingers on his neck for a pulse, saying, "There's nothing, and this is not all."
Erin GrendelA faint blush devoured her cheeks, and she bent her head in a bid to hide them. She solely wondered why his touch had so much effect on her. "Would you like to share what the problem is?" She asked, and he shook his head in disagreement. "Okay, has my apology been accepted?""On one condition." Duncan held up a finger, letting go of her hand. "It better not be something ridiculous," Erin mumbled, motioning for him to continue.Slowly, Duncan closed the gap between them, and his calloused palms found her small waist."You let me kiss you," Duncan announced, and she facepalmed, shaking her head in opposition. "I can not go around kissing a stranger." Erin tried to free herself from his hold, but his grip never weakened. "We are not strangers anymore. We are soul mates. I promise I will not kiss you for long." Duncan pouted, and she gave it a long thought before accepting. "Just this once." A small smile graced her lips, and he chuckled, pushing up his eyebrows. Erin
Duncan carried Erin in his arms, smiling as she wrapped her arms around his neck. He got into their room and dropped her on the bed, planting a kiss on her forehead. "We are finally married, my love!" she beamed, clasping her hands around his neck."It feels too good to be true," he murmured, gazing into her eyes. "I kept thinking I would wake up and find it was all a dream.""Well, this is no dream," Erin replied, kissing him softly. "We are husband and wife at long last. We no longer have to hide to see each other.”Duncan furrowed his forehead as sadness washed over him. “What is wrong?” Erin questioned with concern. “I am sorry that I told my father I didn't know you when you were captured. I am sorry for thinking you killed my pack members and I am so sorry I let them throw you in the dungeon. I did it to protect you and I,” Duncan explained. “I-”Erin's touch lingered softly on Duncan's lips, a silent reassurance of her understanding and acceptance. "No more words, my dear,"
The absence of the one she had trusted most only deepened the sense of betrayal and left her trying to make sense of the harsh reality of the war that now raged within the very walls of her kingdom.Her world shattered as she witnessed the horrific scene unfolding before her eyes. “Mother, Father, Amelia!” She called their names, running to through the chaos in search of her family. She goes into battle with the werewolves and saw Emyrn.“What? You are here? Where is Amelia?” She asked.“Fighting on the other side,” Emryn said as he took down the wolves with his magic powers.“Hold them in as much as possible…let me check up on my parents," she said running to her parents chamber.The sight of the caramel-skinned witch she had seen at Duncan's pack, bewitching Lara through the mirror that night terrified her. Erin's heart sank when her eyes fell to the witch’s hand gripping the dagger that had pierced her father’s heart, sending waves of anguish coursing through her. She screamed i
Duncan's povDuncan wondered what was happening to him. For the first time, his primal wolf kept telling him to trust Erin. It was persistent that he was mistaken, but hem remained steadfast in his refusal to heed to the fact Erin might be innocent, not entirely innocent, but not as eveil as he thought she is. His mind came back to his father who had just called him. “Why is dad suddenly decided on going to war with the vampires?” He thought as he entered the chamber.“Finally you are here. You made me wait for a while," Alpha Mirthon said. “Sorry for the inconvieniences I might have caused but father, why am I being summoned?” Duncan ask, pretending not to know. Of course he has to or else, that maid will be in trouble.“We are going to war, son” He announced, his voice evident that he is determined to carry out what he just said.Duncan’s bro furrowed in confusion as he process his father ‘s words once again, hoping his father will say it is a prank but his ffather is not the kin
111.She turned to the sound of the footsteps but heard the person pulling back. “Duncan?” She wished it was him for a second but when she remembered what happened earlier, she got rid of that wishful thinking.She is more than devastated and a tear rolls down her cheek when she recalls how he avoided her gaze. The guards were pulling her away, past the scarred walls and the torches mounted on the walls but he was not looking. She began to have different thoughts. If anything were to happen to her while coming, the least she could expect to happen is Duncan denying knowing her. She should have just stuck to Mark. This wouldn't have happened if she listened to him when he told her to end things with Duncan. She looked around the dungeon and realized it was a dimly lit cell and she was still in the same position as she was when she was tossed into it. She turned, banging on the iron bars."Let me go!" She cried out, her voice hoarse with anguish. But her words fell on deaf ears, swall
Erin’s heart skipped a beat and she rose to her feet dusting her dress. While she expected to see so many guards, she was glad that it was only a guard. “I am asking again and I won’t repeat, who are you?” The guards took a stance to fight her but she chuckled.With a calm demeanor, she met the guard's gaze, her voice steady despite finding it amusing that the guard was ready to take her on a one-on-one battle.“Okay fine… I am a lycan princess. I heard the Alpha’s palace is here and has a great view. I came to see if it is true or not and it looks like it is true. Either way, I am leaving now” She said, and watched as the guard's stance shifted, his muscles tensed as he took in her words. She held her breath, hoping against hope that her explanation would be enough to quell any further suspicion."Trust me," she continued, her tone earnest. "I meant no trouble, and I am going now." She said pointing to where she came in from.“Ha… Think you can fool me?” He said howling loudly. His
Erin's heart sank as she stood there, reeling from Duncan's abrupt leaving without hearing her out. "What am I supposed to do now?" she wondered, feeling lost and frustrated at the same time. Suddenly, her thoughts were shattered by a jolt as Lola's mind link flooded her consciousness with unexpected news. "Amelia found?!" Erin gasped, her mind racing. She turned instinctively in the direction Duncan had taken, taking one last glance as though wishing he emerge again from the shadows but it was just wishful thinking. Unable to follow him, she made a swift decision to return to Nebramos to confirm the miraculous news herself. She arrived at Nebramos at the break of dawn and was met with a scene of utter chaos. The maids were in a frenzy, their cries of anguish piercing the morning air. The whole palace was chaotic. She frowned and rushed in with curiosity but the maids were weeping so loud that they did not notice her coming. "What's happening here?" she asked, grabbing one of the
Duncan's pov"Trespasser?" The alpha asks, and Duncan frowns in confusion as he looks at alpha Mirthon, his dad. “How can there be a trespasser around by this time?” Alpha Mirthon asked."It is a female vampire." The guard announces.Duncan's heart started to thump really hard in his chest. How could that be?“We should all go and see who the trespasser is now, shouldn't we?” Duncan rushes outside only to see guards holding Erin's hands. Anger bubbles in him to see her in such a state. “i warned you.” He said to himself internally. How could she get herself into such a mess because he warned her to stay away from his kingdom because he knew that once she was caught, it would be difficult for her to escape. He even knew about her killing his people, but he still gave her a way of escaping, but how could she mess it all up and let herself get caught by his people.Erin, however, did not seem to understand the situation she was in because she kept struggling with the guards who held he
Duncan's povHe watched her through the woods and once he was sure that it was her, he called out her name and she turned around to face him, confirming his suspicions."Erin?" His throat ran dry. His heart felt broken and he hated how he hadn't noticed it earlier that she had been the one killing his pack members.His heart pace increased and he stared at her whilst having many questions at the back of his mind. Why would she do this? And how could she? Although they were mates, he also had an obligation to his people, his pack. How could she do this to him? How could she betray him after everything they'd gone through?“Why… Erin? Why?”“I have no clue what you're talking about.” Duncan touched his heart, feeling his heart break every second she gave him an answer he didn't like.“Why did you betray me?” He asked. His love for Erin could not blind that she had done something intensively horrid. He never would have thought she would do something like this but with all evidences in h
The young werewolf breathed his last, and as soon as he did, Erin escaped from underneath him, causing his fur to land on the dusty ground. Erin breathed and watched the werewolf while his last words bothered her repeatedly. Necromancer. What did he mean?Erin covered the eyes of the werewolf and said a quick prayer to the moon to help him rest in peace.Whatever was chasing him seemed to have been very powerful. For him to die that easily.Then she thought of herself. She herself was bleeding, and the young werewolf's blood would soon catch the prey's attention in this area. Staying in this open area was not good for her. Still, she weighed her thoughts as she stood there concernedly.As the werewolf fully transformed into his human form, Erin was sure that he was dead. She looked at his eyes that she'd covered while in his wolf form, but they were wide open now, which made Erin aware that whoever this man had seen was definitely a dangerous creature.She quickly peered around her