HOURS LATERLuna Eve was in seated in her room, trying to convince Sephora to join them for dinner. Although, Sephora was all dressed up with the intention of joining the dinner, but getting to the Luna's room, she comically changed her mind. "You need to be there, Sephora. Absenting yourself might make it look suspicious", the Luna said to the young mistress who was fiddling with her nails."I...I want to. But it's meant to be a dinner between two families. I'm... I'm not part of the family", she spoke with so much sadness, it echoed in her voice. "Says who?" Eve drew closer to put a hand over her shoulder. "You have and will always be a part of this family. Can't you see? Czar doesn't even want this marriage. And I am so sure it's not going to last. I just...I just have this feeling", Eve was never that patient to others. But for Sephora, it was different. Since the twenty-six years old girl lost her parents at a tender age, she had gotten to love and treat her like her own. She
Masha walked into the dining with her mother, not knowing if she were to feel a little guilty for what transpired back there. Her mother had been a little blunt. But, that was Lady Jade for you - she was never a player of words.In the big dining room, King Gregory, Lord Galadriel, Arabella and Kona were already seated and eating - cheerfully. Masha and her mother simply joined them. And almost immediately, Luna Eve and Sephora entered."The women are always late", King Gregory chaffed - but Arabella was the only one that chuckled."But I came in time, father. Isn't that right?" she beamed."You sure did, dear".Arabella glanced at Kona who was deeply concentrated on his meal. She had been trying so hard to make him notice her, but it wasn't working. She wondered if he actually knew she was there. Nevertheless, she wasn't ready to give up.&nb
************************NEXT MORNING************************Masha could not stop her hands from shaking as she stared down at her clothed thighs. She knew everything was set, the servants were done with her and she looked nothing short of a bride. But the thought of being married frightened her.Few days ago, all she looked forward to was the collaboration party. She never had any thoughts of getting married to a wolf prince and soon to be King.Terra was standing behind her but had lost ideas of encouragements to give to her. Shortly, the door opened with Lady Jade showing up. She was adorned in a long silver-colored dress, her hair styled with beads around and an aura of leadership hovering around her. Indeed, she looked just like the mother of the bride."It's time, Masha", Lady Jade said with a straight face.
The party after the marriage was luxurious. There was so much to eat and so much to drink. But Masha's soul was so troubled, she was hardly eating. All Czar did was drink.Throughout the party, Czar didn't say a word to anyone - and neither did he spare Masha a stare.*******************NEXT MORNING*******************Masha stood before the window, her hands on her waist as she heard the door go open behind her. The reflection of the morning sun resting on her face was nothing short of torture. Although, it was mild and warm, but everything felt like torture on Masha's skin that morning."My lady, your things are fully set and the carriage is ready to go", the servant behind her said.Even with how detached servants were, Masha could still sense the hint of emotion in the servant's voice.She
Even with their fast horses and carriages, it had taken the wolves four days to get to their pack. They camped at night and journeyed during the day. And the whole time, Czar avoided Masha like a plaque. Although, Masha did same. Finally getting to the supreme pack was the biggest relieve for the wolves, but the biggest terror for Masha. Everything smelt like the wolves and she wondered how she'd co-exist with them, being the only vampire. It was already evening and dusk was near. As soon as they alighted their carriages, Czar walked away before anyone else. The king and queen were also alighting theirs while being welcomed by the servants. Masha was befuddled and just stood by her empty carriage, not knowing what to do or where to go. She felt like a slave who had just been bought. Sephora stepped out of her own carriage and noticed how Masha stood confused and rejected. The two ladies maintained eye contact for a while before Sephora finally glared and walked away. Thankfully, t
Alone in the room for so long, Masha decided to take a walk. Although, she hated moving around her strange environment, but she had become so tired of being confined and needed to take some air.She walked carefully along the balconies - carefully like it mattered - and only came across very few servants. Although, they greeted her, but she could hear the echo of irritation in their tone and gesture. No doubt, she was the most hated being there, all thanks to her father.She loved how calm and beautiful the evening was and the cold breeze that fondled her cheeks. The Palace was really beautiful - she wouldn't deny. But the people in it were scary.After walking for some time, down to the last floor, she finally came across a place that pricked her attention the most. It was the palace kitchen!It was in a big open space with various many cooking fire and pots on them. There were a l
Masha couldn't believe her ears. Czar was really making out with someone when they just arrived? Was he for real?Something in her guts told her it was with Sephora. Yes, the voice definitely sounded like hers. Well, what was she even expecting? Czar had been having sex with Sephora long before the collaboration. So, why was she expecting him to stop?She wouldn't deny feeling a little hurt that she had to share her 'husband' with someone else.Confused at that point, she walked away. Of course, she couldn't go into the room and interrupt them; it was only best for her to leave - even tho she didn't exactly know where to go.With feeble steps, she walked away, her chest feeling so heavy. As she traipsed down the staircases,she kept thinking of how unfortunate her life had been in the past few days. She couldn't believe she was a stranger in a pack full of wolves and her supposed husband w
Everyone present in the hall wanted so bad to believe their sight was failing them. It couldn't be possible! How was the Almighty Jaha in front of them when he should be asleep in the mountain prison? To their best of their knowledge, he had been there for eight years and was meant to be there for ever. So, how was it possible he was in front of them? Or, could he be an imposter?Lord Marcus got to his feet immediately, his gaze solely fixed on the unwanted man at the entrance. Even for a vamplord as experienced as he was, he still felt his throat run dry at the sight of him. He wanted it to be a dream; a nightmare.With everyone still and muddled, Jaha took a step from the door. Then, another step, and another, until he was fully walking into the door.There were guards around, but even them shivered at the sight of him, they couldn't imagine trying to stop him.From the older people tha