"Why? What is it? Lady Erin?" Tristan reached out his hand to me but I still felt scared. That vision definitely meant something. It felt all too real. He continued, "Lady Erin?"But I was frozen on the ground. I wanted to just vanish. The thought of dying in their hands sickened me. Those cold stares. I couldn't believe it. How could someone as gentle as Tristan stare at me like that? It was... impossible but then again, was it really?I heard Cadmus' voice among the crowd. It was faint and soft, almost hesitant. There was a hint of worry in those eyes. He muttered, "Erin?" He found his way back to us along with the flower I gave him.That was the second time he uttered my name. Such sorrow and gentleness with hint of deep regret. He really does remind me of a hyacinth indeed.Then again, Erin Lockheart died in the novel, perhaps, she was still meant to die and I still haven't changed anything yet? With my unclear mind, I ran away from Tristan. I took advantage of my small and petite
Erin Lockheart's POV For a while, I felt so lost that I thought I had to choose between this life but abandoning everything else or staying but eventually dying that I forgot that it was within my power to change my fate. Having only two options was an illusion, it's not always choosing one and losing the other. I'm a writer so I believe I could write my own fate. Be it a miracle or heaven, I got a second chance at life and I wouldn't waste it on running away. I don't plan on dying either so I will see this through. I wouldn't lie. I wanted to run away. It seems like the easy way out. There would be no complications and I could start a new life instead. Somewhere far away from my death but I realized I've grown fond of them. I've spent time with the people around me and they weren't just important to me because I have Erin's memories, if anything, Erin's memories were all happy memories, it was odd until I realized that most of those memories weren't real. The character, Erin, fak
Erin Lockheart's POVRight. Before worrying about something that would happen in two months from now, I have to deal with family matters first. I dressed decently for my family. I wore a navy blue gown with a corset that accentuated my waist laced with silvery and mirror-like silk for its layers. My hair was neatly combed and was decorated with silver hair pins.Charlotte sighed heavily and said, "Are you sure you'll be okay? The last time, your sister almost-""I'll be fine. It's just family matters as usual." I smiled trying to assure her. Honestly, I had no idea what could happen but after Cadmus' threats, I doubt that they would directly hurt me like the last time. I continued, "How do I look?""Prim and proper.""Great." I sighed heavily too and said, "Wish me luck."I, then, headed to greet my parents and my sister. They were all very displeased to see me, as usual, I greeted them with respect, dignity, and a curtsy, "Mother, Father, and sister, it's so great to have you here. W
Erin Lockheart's POV What was that about? I looked at Cadmus who was buttoning up his shirt and asked, "Who... was that?" He seemed extremely furious, his tone was aggitated when he answered, "That was Kai Griffin, you have no idea how dangerous that man is. He could have killed you. Kai is the Raewavell Kingdom's lone wolf. He's their emperor." Cadmus was clearly frustrated, "How could he managed to slip past the guards? Stay here." But almost too recklessly, I grabbed his hand and said, "I'm fine, Cadmus, I'm not hurt." "But you could have died, Erin." Cadmus said sharply, "You can't keep bringing people down with you. You're not a kid anymore so stop acting stupid." "I'm not stupid." "Then stop acting like one!" Cadmus continued, "If you had finished your reading like you were supposed to as a royalty, you would have known who he was and what he was capable of. If you weren't born a cursed-" He stopped as he realized what he was about to say. He saw the tears on my eyes falli
Erin Lockheart's POV After a few more hours, the grandmasters questioned me all about the books I have just finished reading, becase well, almost dying doesn't excuse me from my duties and that is to be pawn so my sister, Eunice, could have a better shot at marrying Cadmus and elevating the family status and power. Duty and sacrifice. Those in higher status have heavier burden. It's not all tea time and pretty dresses. "Excellent." The grandmaster scribbled notes in his paper and said, "You passed with only two mistakes but we can work with that. Get dressed for later, you will be taking lessons for social dancing for your birthday tomorrow." "Preparations are done by your mother, all you have to do tomorrow is impress them." I wanted to roll my eyes out loud but I can't be that immature. The grandmaster listed down all the names of whoever's coming tomorrow in trying to get my hand. He even mentioned a few powerful families likes the Damons, Ironhearts, and Chengs. Some of the o
Cadmus Hunter's POV Erin was always the unpredictable. Even her fate remains uncertain, but then again, so was everyone else's, still, Erin Lockheart remains a threat to the kingdom. I don't believe such useless prophecies but my opinion weighs very little at the matter. The prophecy of the cursed blood moon was believed way before our existence. Traditions and cultures are not so easily changed and even I cannot challenge that. Even so, without it, Erin remains a mystery and a curiosity for me. I cannot read her mind. I cannot fathom what she feels. Her actions are erratic. She is careless. At times, she is the bravest person I know, the other, she is breaking into million tiny pieces. She can be the most childish girl I know and then she would say things that even I could never attain the wisdom to say myself. How she does it beats me. I hated how she was like an equation I could never assess. So right now, how she's looking at me directly like that was a challenge. I wondere
Erin Lockheart's POVI chuckled dryly, there was a pause before I answered, "What are you talking about, Charlotte? Of course, I'm Erin.""Not the Erin I knew." Charlotte asked, "You're not her, aren't you?"I was dumbfounded. I didn't know how to react or what I should say. Should I tell her the truth? Wouldn't I sound insane if I did? In my silence, she found my answer. Charlotte smiled gently, "Can I ask if the real Erin died?"I could only imagine the pain she was feeling right now. Erin was her closest friend and the fact that she knew I wasn't the real Erin but hoped that I was must be so devastation for her. She deserved to know the truth, in the very least so I nod.The real Erin died on her birthday. She took her life because she couldn't bear it anymore. I died in my world and lived Erin's life as another chance. I didn't know why Erin, or why I was reincarnated at all, but I was. Charlotte sniffled, "Thank you for telling me. It makes... everything easier now."I was about
Erin Lockheart's POV"What are you doing here?" "I simply came by to greet you, my lady, a happy birthday." Kai snickered as he looked at me. I glared at him and said, "You wanted me dead and now you're here to greet me?""I did want you dead but not anymore."Cadmus scoffed, "Had a change of heart?""Maybe. But you knew that already, didn't you?" Kai swung his black sword at Cadmus managing to slice his cheek a little. Kai continued, "After all, you used her as bait to get me, didn't you? Aren't you a villain, Cadmus?""Bait?" I looked at Cadmus and asked, "What does he mean by that? What bait?""Knights, take Erin out of here and keep everyone inside the palace. I'll deal with this." Cadmus didn't even looked at me as he ordered that coldly. Deep down, I think I knew he was using me. But a part of me didn't want to believe it.Ah. I wasn't rejected by my fated mate. Not directly, but this feels just as worse. I could feel my heart shattering and I wanted to wolf out. I was so angry