< Serena >
A month had passed since my still unexplained travel to a different realm. Because of that experience, my perspective in life had changed. I saw the world on a grander scale now and I saw myself in it like an ant, so small and insignificant yet essential.
I also saw werewolf shows in televisions quite funny. Their version of the beast didn't do justice at all to the real deal. But of course, I could be biased. Aero was royalty after all, and a king no less, so his wolf was expected to be magnificent.
These thirty days hadn't been easy for me. I thought I'd come to think of my experience as only a dream but day by day, the memories of Phanteon and especially of its King haunted me. The castle, the manor, the wedding, the kiss, and the King's face were vivid still.
The subject of my dreams were him. Always him. Worse, it was that kind of dream one could only see in erotic movies:
< Serena >A bright flash of light welcomed me at the end of the portal. I winced and in reflex, used my hand to cover my eyes. When the bright light faded, I adjusted myself to the surroundings and saw where I was.I was in a cave and the biggest I had been in my entire life. The stalagmites and stalactites were colossal. There was a narrow river a few paces behind me and the water was running into a darkened path. In front of me was an altar of some sort with lots of incense burning that my nostrils didn't particularly like."Look what we have here," someone said nearby. It was from a man's, and I wouldn't have known him to be short and stout if he didn't step into the light with me.I furrowed my brows, confused with what was happening. The environment itself made me nervous, but I tried to calm myself. It was the only way since I basically entered the portal without thinking of the co
< Serena >Vampires.They were just myths playing a man's mind, romanticized by writers and overused by television shows in my world. But after spending time in Phanteon and actually seeing a real werewolf, I knew better now that vampires really exist too and my best guess was, I am in their realm.I was never a fan of vampires. The gore, the blood, the fangs, the sleeping in the coffin and all that creepy turning into a bat stuff. I wished they were all just creations of a writer’s mind to keep readers on their toes. However, judging from my situation and the other women with me in this room, I was beginning to think otherwise. After all, why kidnap human females if not for their blood right?I felt the color drain my face as reality hit me and soon, my eyes brimmed with tears. However, I wasn't a crier. I had never been one, so I held it back. Now was not the time
< Aero >Since that woman's return to the human realm, I thought I'd be relieved of my problems. However, it actually worsened.First, my council kept on fishing out information from me, asking where the queen was.Second, since my alibi was that we were on the so-called traditional 'saricsa' or honeymoon on Earth terms and that I didn't want her to get out of our bedroom, my council had been bugging me about pups. Lots and lots of them. Quadruplets if possible for her first pregnancy. I had to scowl at them and change the topic instead.Third, were my dreams. Not only was the council been bothering me about her, but my dreams too. They were nightmares if you ask me. I couldn't get a good night's sleep. Her face, her smile, everything about her were the constant subject inside my head. Now when I really did get a good sleep, it was after I get dreams of her and me consummating our marriag
< Serena >I was inside a grandiose bedroom, alone and not so surprised why I was separated from the other women with me. They thought me a royal after all and all royals get to have better treatment. It seems Earth and the other realms didn’t differ in this aspect.However, I would have preferred to be with the others, give them comfort maybe and at the same time gather intel. They might have an idea who had just purchased us.I honestly thought my plan would work. Well, it would have worked out if it wasn't for that so-called master the butler was referring to. I saw the look of distress in Manross's and the auctioneer's eyes. They looked uncomfortable for a brief moment and then easily, they submitted."I will allow His Grace's request, but let all vampires before me bear witness to this event. I will wash my hands of any responsibilities and of any consequences that would arise betwee
< Serena >The...other side of the story? I was taken aback. "What do you mean?" I tried to control my voice from choking and my mind from any wandering thoughts. Following the actions of Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain, I left my face blank of any emotion. Through this, I’d be unreadable in his eyes.He walked past me, encircling me as he went on."Since the moment you claimed you were the Phanteon Queen, I had wondered why you were in the human world. Werewolves have been known to be quite loyal to their realm. They prefer to be in their territory together with their packs."I raised my chin up as if I had a ready answer to give. However, truth be told, I didn't have an alibi at all. God help me."Also, I have known Aero to be quite hateful of women," he continued. Commonsense told me where he was going with his words and so my hands started to tremble.
< Aero >The travel to the Kingdom of Viacronis was smooth, fast and uneventful. Nothing beats me entering their realm dressed in Phanteon's official royal uniform and crest. These items spoke of my stature. No questions would be asked whenever I come and visit a realm wearing these. The guardians would always think it was for business purposes. And I want them to think of it that way. I didn't want them to know I came to the vampire realm for a woman.Half an hour earlier while I was changing into my royal uniform, Elijah couldn't keep his mouth shut."No, don't even think about it," he said, frowning. He was supposed to leave my room while I changed, but he didn't. Instead he kept a close watch on me likely afraid I might run the other way and abandon her."What?" I asked as I slipped into my trousers."I know what you're thinking, brother, but it won't happen. Whether
< Serena >After the dark lord introduced himself, he released my waist and walked past me."Come with me," he said, tipping his head briefly towards the double doors.I was not about to trust him easily especially after that threat so I arched a brow and asked him, “Where are we going?"He paused from walking and glanced at me with a grin plastered on his face."To the human slaves,” he said. “With all the care you are expending to them, I take it you want to see them, right?"I was aware I was being reckless earlier by showing too much interest on those women, so I decided to mellow it down to try and divert his attention. The trick was to stay true to my ruse of being a werewolf."You should know that I care and care deeply no matter what creature he or she is. I value justice and I value life. I step up when no one does. I fight for w
< Serena >On cue, the crowd parted, giving me a clear path as I walked towards Blondie, the first person I wanted to converse. Behind me, I could feel the eyes of the women; could feel the tension among those who still saw me as competition and admiration to those who saw me as their savior.But to be honest, I didn't have a strategy yet, one that would successfully take a quarter of these women out from Lord Hale's possession. Maybe I was giving them false hope since basically, I'd be doomed too two days from now, but it was better than sulking and submitting to this precarious fate.Blondie smiled at me when I reached her. I smiled back and extended my hand."We haven't been properly introduced yet. I'm Serena McAllister," I stated, waiting for her to reply.She took my hand and shook it. "Rhea Thompson. I'm glad to see you here.""So do I," I expresse