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ADALINEI don't know which was more irritating: my back or my fingers. The constant ache in my fingers was sickening whenever I held the pen, and the arching pain in my back was relentless. I got up from my seat, straightening my posture, and walked over to Camila, extending my hand as she began to massage it."Well done, my Luna," she congratulated me, kneading my fingers with skilled hands. The relief was immediate, but the respite was short-lived as the tenth messenger walked in. I returned to my desk, picking up a spread of letters to hand to him."How are the other messengers?" I asked, noticing his face reddening. He avoided my gaze, staring intently at the floor."They are receiving treatment, my lady. I didn't know you cared for commoners like us," the boy smiled, his shyness endearing."You are human, aren't you? Of course I care," I replied with a chuckle, watching his expression soften."I shall be on my way, my Luna," he said with admiration, bowing before heading to the d
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ADALINEIf not that my dress was suddenly missing, I wouldn't have been late to the party. To top it all off, there just had to be a fight to break out.My eyes turn to the commoner who was shivering in fear. I approached her, retrieving the glass from her and passing it over to a maid who exit the scene."What's your name my dear?" I asked the girl. Her cheeks were wet in her own tears. She looked shocked that I am probably taking my time to converse with her instead of punishing her."It's Ella, my Luna." The girl said, I patted down her shoulders in the hopes she would have calmed down."So Ella, is it true you tossed wine at Lady Vivian." I mustered in the most calmest voice I could. Ella nodded, slowly returning from her shocked state."I didn't mean to do it your highness, she said some rude things about you and I wanted to get her to stop but I didn't realize when I tipped my glass at her." She said looking sorrowful."She's lying, my lady. She was the one saying foul things ab
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NYLAIf I were to be Empress, I needed many of the noble people on my side. I snuck out of the palace to visit the Marquis Benedict household. After the sudden loss of their daughter, they were paid a huge sum, I suppose, but the thing is, most people would have relished the large sum and kept quiet, perhaps even moved to another empire or secured a higher title. I heard rumors that they had initially refused the money but later took it after much convincing.It was the Marquis that wanted to take the sum but the marionette refused until her husband had forced her to.Vivian was their only child after the death of their first daughter who was engaged to Alpha Grant and died in the hands of Hazem.They were not fallen nobles and had no choice but to send their daughter into the prying hands of death. It made sense that they spoilt Vivian but I'm sure losing both daughters because of the Alpha and Luna was a different kind of pain.I knocked on their doors and was welcomed with open arm
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ADALINEAs I navigated the labyrinthine halls, I couldn't shake the feeling that eyes were perpetually fixed on me, their gazes piercing like daggers. The whispers had begun to circulate, a maelstrom of rumors and speculation that threatened to consume me whole. "Witch" and "dark magic" were the words on everyone's lips, their tones laced with a mix of fear and fascination. The tea party incident had ignited a firestorm, and I was the unwitting catalyst.The rumors had even spread to the Peralez Empire, unearthing long-buried whispers about my mother's alleged dalliances with the dark arts. I seethed with frustration, knowing the truth was far from it. But the memory of Vivian's violent outburst lingered, eerily reminiscent of the knight who had stabbed me in Peralez. His face swam in my mind, a haunting enigma. Where was he now? I hadn't seen him since that fateful day, and his absence only added to the growing sense of unease that had taken up residence in my chest.My hands instinc
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NYLAMy breath paced in big chunks, my throat was already aching from the intensity of how much I had strain it.My hands ached, the imagine of me 15 mins ago breaking every single thing in my room repeats in my head as that seemed like the only thing to calm me down. The moment I was released as per the Alpha's intervention I retreat to my room and vent my anger on every single furniture in the room.Crumbling to the floor, I let out a loud shriek of desperation.How dare that Ingrate use Alpha Grant to sent me to the dungeons."I used to be a princess in Peralez, I still have royalty in my veins." I said hoping I soothe myself but my heart kept breaking instead.That bitch doesn't understand etiquette even though it's as simple as drinking wine. And she dares abuse her powers?I cannot allow this.I needed to get back at her and fast.I looked at my bed, the emerald gown that I had laid perfectly on the bed as well as a mask. "Of course." I said to myself brilliantly.I just neede
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GRANTIt's been a while since last I met Georgiana. Back then she was young and full of life and now she's wearing a dress for once instead of pants. My eyes focused on the length of of her skirt as she moved freely. If anyone foretold that Georgia would wear a dress and calm down, I would have called that person a liar."How long has it been since I last saw you again?" I asked as Georgia gets a cup and pours me tea from her kettle."Too long my Lord, and most of the reason as to why we failed to keep contact is simply your fault." She hummed smiling. If I was Georgia I would never forgive myself. I literally tossed her to the side, not caring if she was alive or dead.She settled into the chair opposite me, her movements graceful as she poured herself a cup of tea. I couldn't help but stare, still trying to reconcile this serene, tea-sipping version of Georgia with the wild, hard-drinking knight I once knew. The same Georgia who would down pint after pint of ale, laughing and joking
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ADALINE The entire room remained silent, I froze as if any step I took might have led to my impending doom.Nyla froze as well, her expression unreadable of what she would do next."Stay away from me." I warned her as the mummurs ensue. It didn't matter if everyone here spoke bad about me, if they see it fit for Nyla to joke about the loss about my child I didn't need their admirations. It felt as if every single thing I tried to do was set to fail in the first place, why was I willingly walking into a trap?"Lady Nyla, that's too harsh, don't you think?" Camila interjected, her voice laced with a mix of concern and warning. But I was beyond reasoning, my anger and hurt boiling over like a pot about to overflow.Before Camila could continue, I raised my hand, my eyes flashing with a fierce intensity. "Enough, Camila. I don't need your protection." My voice was low and even, but the rage burning within me was palpable.But Camila was just getting started. Her eyes blazed with a fierce
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GRANT The Hazem ring was an heirloom gifted to my mother by my father. Most stories going about the ring claims you can use it to see Demons. That ring was just my mother's wedding band. So I don't understand how someone could spend that much on it for a bit."Didn't I give you the ring to rid off years ago?" I frowned at Georgiana as she scoffed. "Maybe I was holding on to it as a sign of our friendship, you ungrateful bastard." I will never hear the end of it now."And you think to finally poach it off now?" I asked shaking my head in disappointment."Maybe it's some sort of sign your highness. Even your wife seemed interested in the rumors of the ring." I looked over to where she was sat with Camila who I finally caught staring back at me as if she's been waiting for our eyes to meet."The ring." She mouths pointing at Adaline and turns the moment the message was delivered."Great, your baseless rumors seemed to have caught the interest of my wife." I groaned thinking of how I wou
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NYLAThe night had turned into a disaster, a far cry from the triumph I had in mind. I had dressed exactly like Adaline, down to the last detail, hoping to provoke a reaction from Grant. But he had barely even noticed me, his indifference a slap in the face. And to make matters worse, the noble ladies who had once fawned over me had switched allegiance to Adaline, openly mocking me with their snickers and whispers.I seethed with anger and humiliation as I made my way out of the auction, my eyes scanning the crowd for a target for my frustration. That's when I bumped into a tall, manly figure, his broad shoulders and chiseled frame making my heart skip a beat. For a moment, I forgot about my anger, my gaze locked onto the mystery man's masked face, wondering if he might be handsome underneath.But before I could even open my mouth to lash out, he walked past me like I didn't exist. The dismissal stung, and I felt my anger and hurt boil over. This was Adaline's fault, he must have seen
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ADALINE Camila's face grew with concern, her eyes sukken and her brows droopy. I may have mistaken the look on her face to that of someone who might be sleepy but it's been bothering me for a while. Camila would always defend Grant whenever I utter a single distaste about him. My concern didn't stem from their closeness it was inevitable, they must have bonded during my absence in slumber. But why did Camila suggest the ring? What is this talks about demons? I had only told her about my dreams relative to the mishap that had happen recently. It cannot just be merely a coincidence. "Camila." I clicked my tongue, swallowing my saliva. "Why is the Hazem ring so important?" My question threw her off, her eyes wondering the entire room but my face. Worry grew, her eyes widened and her nose seemed to scrunch upward a bit. Then her face relaxed but her eyes still simmered in concern. "Once you get the ring you will surely understand my Luna." Camila said, extending her hands as t
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