Share

CHAPTER 62: THE HIDDEN LINEAGE

Author: SARAHJOY
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-26 10:45:27

As the dust of their battle settled, Taryn and Elias stood in the aftermath, their bodies bruised but their spirits unbroken. They had faced the darkness and emerged victorious, but there was no time for rest. The shadow of the Heartstone may have been defeated, but the ripples it left behind were far from over. A new mystery loomed, one that was even more personal to Taryn than she could have imagined.

It all began when they received an unexpected visitor. In the stillness of the night, a figure cloaked in shadow appeared at the edge of their camp. She was unlike any foe they had faced—her presence, graceful but fierce, radiated an air of ancient wisdom and power.

“I bring word from the Hidden Ones,” the woman said, her voice soft yet commanding. “There are secrets about your past, Taryn, secrets that have been buried for centuries.”

Taryn’s heart skipped a beat. The Hidden Ones were a group of enigmatic scholars and mystics who had existed long before the current age. Few knew of th
Locked Chapter
Continue to read this book on the APP

Related chapters

  • YOU ARE MY GIRLFRIEND BILLIONAIRE SINCE 1692   CHAPTER 63: THE CALL OF THE FORGOTTEN

    The air was thick with tension as Taryn, Elias, and Lyra stood on the precipice of the forgotten city’s deepest chamber. The Heartstone’s essence, once thought lost to the ages, now coursed through Taryn’s veins like a living thing. The visions of her ancestors still lingered in her mind, and the weight of her newfound heritage pressed heavily upon her. Yet, there was something more—an ancient whisper that tugged at the edges of her consciousness, calling her to something far greater.“Taryn,” Elias said softly, his eyes scanning the darkened horizon beyond the ruined city. “Do you feel it? There’s a presence here. Something... waiting.”She turned to him, her heart racing as she tried to make sense of the unease that had settled deep within her. The crystal, now dim and dormant in its resting place, had not only awakened her lineage, but it had also connected her to something far older—something forgotten by time itself.Lyra stepped forward, her eyes narrowing as if she too felt the

  • YOU ARE MY GIRLFRIEND BILLIONAIRE SINCE 1692   CHAPTER 64: THE SILENT ENEMY

    The world around Taryn was eerily silent, save for the quiet whisper of wind that passed through the decaying remnants of the ancient city. The Veil of Echoes had vanished behind her, leaving her standing on the edge of a vast, desolate plain. Her mind still buzzed with the revelations she had uncovered within the fog, but a new sense of unease had settled over her. The Forgotten had spoken, and now, as she stood in the aftermath of that encounter, something else lingered in the air—something unseen, but undeniably present.Taryn took a deep breath, trying to steady the rush of emotions that threatened to overwhelm her. Elias and Lyra were behind her, their presence a constant comfort, yet the air around them felt thick with anticipation."I don't like this," Elias muttered, his voice low and wary. "Something's wrong."Taryn turned to him, her eyes narrowing as she scanned the horizon. The vast plain stretched out before them, empty and desolate, but something was hidden in its stilln

  • YOU ARE MY GIRLFRIEND BILLIONAIRE SINCE 1692   CHAPTER 65: THE LEGACY OF ARIC

    The moon hung high in the sky, casting a ghostly light over the dense forest as Arabela and Christine continued their hurried journey. The wind had picked up, its mournful howls a stark contrast to the silence that had followed Elias’s last command. Neither of them spoke as they navigated through the darkened path, their minds heavy with the unanswered question—had Elias survived the wraith? Arabela’s heart felt as though it were being torn in two. Elias had saved them, yet they had been forced to leave him behind. She didn’t know if he had intended it to be a sacrifice, or if there had been another choice, but now they had to carry on without him. They couldn’t afford to stop, not when they were so close to the Valley. Suddenly, the ground beneath them shifted. Christine froze, her eyes narrowing. “Did you feel that?” Arabela stopped, her pulse quickening. A rumbling sound, faint at first, then louder, like the earth itself groaning. The trees swayed, their branches creaking un

  • YOU ARE MY GIRLFRIEND BILLIONAIRE SINCE 1692   CHAPTER 66: THE DAWN OF CHANGE

    The journey to the Valley of the Forgotten had taken on a new urgency since Arabela accepted her birthright. The weight of her ancestors' legacy pressed heavily on her shoulders, but as the days passed, her resolve grew stronger. The medallion around her neck had begun to hum with power, a constant reminder that her path was set in motion—and that the Kingdom of Arketia, lost to time, was now hers to reclaim. As they approached the entrance to the valley, the air seemed to shift. The dense trees parted, revealing a vast, craggy landscape. The valley was not what Arabela had expected. Instead of the lush green fields she had imagined, it was a place of stark beauty, filled with jagged rocks, ancient ruins, and pools of still water that seemed to glow with an eerie light. The entire valley was bathed in a soft, ethereal glow that came not from the sun but from the land itself. “This place feels...” Christine hesitated, her voice trailing off as she looked around, “...alive.” Arabe

  • YOU ARE MY GIRLFRIEND BILLIONAIRE SINCE 1692   CHAPTER 67: THE SILENT THREAT

    The air in the temple shifted the moment the figure appeared in the doorway. The oppressive silence hung heavy, thick with anticipation, as if the land itself was holding its breath. Arabela felt the power within her surge, an energy she had only just begun to understand, but even it could not fully shield her from the chilling presence that now filled the room. The figure stood motionless in the entrance, a shadow draped in black, its form taller and more imposing than any mortal man. Its face was obscured, hidden behind a mask of cold metal, but its eyes—crimson and unblinking—locked onto Arabela with a fierce, unsettling gaze. “The Council has sent you, then,” Aric murmured, his voice low, laced with a mixture of disdain and caution. The figure said nothing, but the power in the room seemed to shift, bending toward it as though it were a part of the very stone. Arabela took a step forward, her fingers tightening around the medallion at her neck. She could feel the weight of h

  • YOU ARE MY GIRLFRIEND BILLIONAIRE SINCE 1692   CHAPTER 68: THE UNSEEN FORCES

    The atmosphere in the temple was still thick with tension, the weight of the recent confrontation lingering in the air like a storm cloud ready to break. Arabela stood at the center of the chamber, her thoughts racing. The figure’s departure had left behind more than just a cold, unsettling silence. It had left her with questions—questions that demanded answers she wasn’t sure she was ready to face. Christine stood by her side, her brow furrowed with concern. “Are you all right?” she asked softly, her voice carrying the weight of the worry she hadn’t voiced earlier. Arabela nodded, though she didn’t feel the calm she was trying to project. The power she had unlocked in the temple—the ancient energy of her ancestors—still flowed within her, a current she could neither fully control nor understand. It was both exhilarating and terrifying, a force that was as much a part of her as it was a stranger. “I will be,” Arabela replied, her voice steady, though her heart still thundered in

  • YOU ARE MY GIRLFRIEND BILLIONAIRE SINCE 1692   CHAPTER 69: THE BARK ASSEMBLY

    The moon hung high over the dense, misty forest, casting a soft silver glow over the tangled undergrowth. The air was thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, the silence broken only by the occasional rustle of leaves. At the heart of the forest, an ancient clearing emerged, a sacred meeting place known only to those who dared to seek it.Arabela stepped into the clearing, her footsteps barely making a sound on the forest floor. She had heard whispers of the Bark Assembly before, but never had she imagined she would find herself here, in the company of creatures as old as the earth itself. The legends spoke of wolves with eyes that glowed like embers, of trees that whispered secrets to those who listened, and of a gathering that took place only once every century. Tonight, she would bear witness to it.Her eyes scanned the clearing. A circle of enormous oak trees stood sentinel around the perimeter, their twisted roots like ancient veins stretching into the earth. Between them, sh

  • YOU ARE MY GIRLFRIEND BILLIONAIRE SINCE 1692   CHAPTER 70:THE ALLIANCE OF SHADOWS

    The clearing where Arabela sat was silent now, save for the rustling of leaves in the breeze. The Bark Assembly had dissolved into the shadows, leaving her alone in the stillness of the forest. Her mind raced, still echoing with the weight of the wolf's words. The pact, the bond between humans and the creatures of the wild, it all felt like a riddle—one that she was destined to solve, but at what cost?The moonlight grew dimmer as clouds gathered overhead, shrouding the forest in darkness. Arabela stood, her heart thundering in her chest, as the air around her seemed to shift. The trees whispered, their branches groaning as if carrying an ancient secret, but it was the sudden movement in the shadows that drew her attention.From the darkened edge of the clearing, figures emerged—silent as the night itself. Their forms were cloaked, faces hidden in shadow, their presence unsettling yet oddly familiar. Arabela's instincts screamed at her to be wary, but she knew that this moment had bee

Latest chapter

  • YOU ARE MY GIRLFRIEND BILLIONAIRE SINCE 1692   CHAPTER 293: ECHOES OF THE PAST

    The room remained eerily quiet, the air thick with the remnants of the ancient presence that had just departed. Amelia stood motionless, her eyes fixed on the space where the figure had once stood. It felt as though time itself had stopped, leaving her suspended in a moment of crushing uncertainty.She could still feel the echoes of its words reverberating in her mind, a constant, insistent whisper that tugged at her thoughts. *The return of the ancient power...* The phrase repeated itself like a chant, drowning out everything else.Behind her, Alexander exhaled sharply, breaking the silence. His voice was low but firm, filled with an unsettling calmness. “We cannot ignore this. The threat is real.”Amelia turned to face him, her heart racing. She had seen him battle enemies, both mortal and immortal, but there was something different in his eyes now. A darkness, a flicker of doubt that she had never seen before. He, too, understood the weight of the situation—they both did.“What doe

  • YOU ARE MY GIRLFRIEND BILLIONAIRE SINCE 1692   CHAPTER 292: THE RETURN OF AN ANCIENT POWER

    The weight of the figure’s words hung heavy in the air, a dark omen that threatened to overshadow everything they had fought for. Amelia’s breath caught in her chest as the figure’s glowing eyes pierced through the dim light of the library, its presence suffocating the room with an ancient and malevolent energy.Alexander stood motionless beside her, his expression unreadable, but his every muscle tensed with the unmistakable readiness of a warrior prepared for battle. The sword at his side seemed to hum with energy, as if it too sensed the arrival of something far older and far more dangerous than they could have imagined.The figure before them took a slow step forward, its cloak billowing with an unnatural wind that stirred the dust on the library’s floor. It seemed to glide across the ground, its movements deliberate, and its shadow stretched far beyond its form—dark and consuming, like the approach of a storm.Amelia’s mind raced as she tried to comprehend what she was facing. Th

  • YOU ARE MY GIRLFRIEND BILLIONAIRE SINCE 1692   CHAPTER 291: A SHADOW IN THE DISTANCE

    The mountain’s pulse had slowed, but the tension in the air remained thick, almost suffocating. The mysterious figure that had emerged from the shadows had vanished as quickly as it had appeared, leaving nothing behind but the deep tremors of the earth and the unsettling silence that followed. Amelia and Alexander stood motionless, their eyes scanning the rocky landscape, the eerie feeling of being watched lingering in the air.Amelia’s heart pounded in her chest, every nerve alert. The threat was real, and it wasn’t just the Crimson Order they were up against. Something older, something more powerful, was awakening—and it was clear now that their path had just become far more dangerous.“What was that?” Amelia whispered, her voice barely above a breath. She turned to Alexander, but his face remained unreadable, a mask of calm that belied the storm brewing in his mind.“I don’t know,” Alexander said, his voice low. “But I’ve never felt power like that before. It wasn’t just physical s

  • YOU ARE MY GIRLFRIEND BILLIONAIRE SINCE 1692   CHAPTER 290: THE SEEDS OF REBELLION

    The dim light of the underground chambers flickered as whispers filled the air, carrying with them an unsettling sense of urgency. In the heart of the resistance’s hideout, hidden beneath the city’s fractured streets, a plan was slowly coming together. The cracks in the foundation of the Crimson Order’s power were deepening, but so too was the desire for rebellion—a desire that now seemed to pulse through every corner of the world, from the highest towers to the deepest shadows.Amelia paced back and forth, her mind racing with the revelations of the past days. Yvan’s words haunted her, each sentence a weight she could scarcely bear. The world was teetering on the edge of something far darker than the Crimson Order had ever been, and the consequences of inaction would be catastrophic.Alexander stood at the edge of the room, his gaze distant, his posture tense. His thoughts, like hers, were heavy with the responsibility of the choices that lay ahead. He had been a soldier in countless

  • YOU ARE MY GIRLFRIEND BILLIONAIRE SINCE 1692   CHAPTER 289: THE NEW ARPER

    The city buzzed with energy, a curious mix of anticipation and anxiety that crackled in the air like static. News of the Crimson Order’s return had spread quickly, and the once peaceful streets now felt charged with tension. Amelia stood atop a balcony, looking out over the sprawling metropolis, her mind restless as her thoughts returned to the ancient enemy they were about to face. “The calm before the storm,” she murmured, her fingers tracing the stone railing as the setting sun bathed the city in an amber glow. Behind her, Alexander’s voice was calm, but there was a quiet urgency in his words. “We cannot let the Crimson Order succeed in bringing back the altar’s power. It’s not just about us anymore—it’s about everything we’ve fought for.” Amelia turned to meet his gaze, her heart heavy with the weight of their shared history. “I know,” she replied softly. “But I keep wondering if we’re prepared for what’s coming. We can’t undo what was done to us. The bond… it’s a part of us

  • YOU ARE MY GIRLFRIEND BILLIONAIRE SINCE 1692   CHAPTER 288: OLD WOUNDS REOPENED

    The dawn brought with it a chill that seeped into Amelia’s bones as she prepared to join Alexander and Evelyn at the war council. Though the reports from the citadel were scant, the unease they carried was enough to rattle even the most seasoned among them. As she stepped into the chamber, the atmosphere was heavy with tension. The leaders of their alliance—human, immortal, and otherworldly alike—had gathered around the circular table. Maps and reports littered its surface, but all eyes turned to Evelyn, who stood at the head of the room. “Our scouts returned early this morning,” Evelyn began, her voice steady but somber. “The ruins of the citadel are no longer empty. Whoever these intruders are, they’ve fortified their position—and they’ve uncovered something.” A murmur rippled through the room. Amelia leaned forward, her heart pounding. “Uncovered what?” Evelyn hesitated before answering. “The remnants of the Obsidian Altar.” The room fell into stunned silence. The Obsidia

  • YOU ARE MY GIRLFRIEND BILLIONAIRE SINCE 1692   CHAPTER 287: THE QUIET BEFORE THE STORM

    The days following the monumental gathering were steeped in a rare, almost fragile tranquility. The city hummed with the sounds of progress, and its people moved with a renewed sense of purpose. Amelia found herself enjoying the quiet moments—a luxury she hadn’t experienced in centuries. She wandered through the newly rebuilt streets, her steps unhurried. Vendors called out cheerful greetings, children played games in the squares, and the scent of freshly baked bread wafted through the air. For the first time in what felt like forever, the world seemed... normal. But deep within her, Amelia knew better. “Something’s coming,” she muttered under her breath as she stood on the edge of the market, her gaze fixed on the distant mountains. Alexander’s voice interrupted her thoughts. “You feel it too.” She turned to see him approaching, his expression unreadable. His ability to mask his emotions was both a strength and a frustration to her, but in this moment, she could see the fai

  • YOU ARE MY GIRLFRIEND BILLIONAIRE SINCE 1692   CHAPTER 286: A WORLD REBORN

    The dawn broke over a world transformed. Golden light spilled across the land, illuminating vast fields where the scars of war had once marred the earth. Now, green sprouted in abundance, and the air hummed with the vibrant energy of renewal. Amelia stood atop the hill that overlooked the city she had come to call home. It was not the city it had been when she and Alexander first arrived—fractured, divided, and weighed down by history. No, this was something new. The streets below thrummed with life as people moved with purpose and hope, building and rebuilding. “It’s beautiful,” she murmured, more to herself than anyone else. Alexander approached from behind, his steps quiet but sure. “It is. And it’s only the beginning.” She glanced at him, her expression contemplative. “Do you think it will last this time? After everything we’ve done… do you think peace can truly hold?” Alexander was quiet for a moment, his gaze fixed on the horizon. “Peace isn’t something that simply hap

  • YOU ARE MY GIRLFRIEND BILLIONAIRE SINCE 1692   CHAPTER 285: THE FUTURE AWAITS

    The air was alive with the hum of possibility, a quiet buzz that seemed to reverberate through the streets and the hearts of the people. It was a new era, one born of sacrifice, struggle, and triumph. The shadows that had once plagued the world had receded, and in their place, a bright light had emerged, strong and unwavering.Amelia stood at the window of their home, her eyes tracing the horizon where the city met the sky. The buildings that once stood as symbols of division and conquest now seemed to breathe with a new purpose. The streets, once silent and tense, now rang with the laughter of children, the bustle of merchants, and the sounds of life returning to its natural rhythm. She felt the weight of the moment, the weight of everything they had done, everything they had sacrificed, but also the weight of what still lay ahead. Peace was no longer an abstract concept—it was here. But with peace came responsibility, and with responsibility came the need for action.Beside her, Al

DMCA.com Protection Status