"Killian."
We halted before a house, sizable yet devoid of any grand architecture. It was merely a wooden edifice. I surmised it to be their storage facility.
Nonetheless, this could be one of the many outlawed dwellings strewn across our territory.
They hauled me in. Serena was still cradled in my arms. They shoved me, and I nearly lost my grip on Serena.
"Damn it," I bellowed, shooting a piercing glare at the man who had shoved me. Yet, they paid me no mind.
We came to a halt in the center of the living room, and I surveyed the surroundings. There was an upper floor; wooden stairs on the side of the house led to a large wolf-themed artwork.
To any visitor, this house would appear as a simple dwelling, something within anyone's reach…
Yet, considering its status as a rogue dwelling, I couldn't envision a peaceful existence here.
"Place the lady on the couch."
That's what one of the men commanded. I hesitated nonetheless.
"Are you hard of hearing? Unhand the girl," a gruff male voice echoed throughout the room. My eyes instinctively scanned the area from where the commanding voice originated, as it bore a strikingly familiar tone. Where had I heard that voice before?
"Kyzer, it seems we've snagged a big catch this time."
That was the elder, one of the abductors.
"I can tell, this is no ordinary man. You all may leave now and let me handle them."
That's what the man on the staircase declared. I watched him intently as he descended.
My gasp grew louder as I observed a man gradually making his way down from the upper level.
For a fleeting moment, it felt as if my entire world had come to a standstill. I needed to set Serena down if I didn't want to risk dropping her.
My legs wavered, gradually starting to shake. I gently placed Serena on the couch before turning my attention back to the man.
His golden eyes, nose, and mouth bore an uncanny resemblance to mine. He was a mirror image of me from head to toe. Despite being slightly leaner than me, it would be challenging for anyone to distinguish between us.
I cautiously removed my hood, causing the man, who was my doppelganger, to halt abruptly on the staircase. His eyes mirrored my own fear, although he, like me, chose to mask it.
"Who do you think you are?" the man demanded, causing me to grit my teeth in frustration.
"I apologize, but who are you?" I responded, taking a step back. I was horrified as I gazed at this individual, his resemblance to me leaving me utterly stunned. In this bewildering moment, countless questions raced through my mind, yet I struggled to articulate them.
"Are you Killian?" Finally, one of us broke the silence.
I swallow. Did he know me?
"Are you saying that you're my twin?" My eyes widened in disbelief, unsure of what he was asserting.
"What are you talking about? I don't have a twin, damn it!" I blurted out, feeling a surge of frustration.
"But if you don't believe it, how else would you explain our identical faces? Who else could possibly resemble you so closely?" he questioned.
As he spoke, the man appeared amused. The anxiety that had previously etched his face seemed to dissipate, replaced by a sense of calm.
I attempted to consider every possible explanation for what was happening. Perhaps it was witchcraft or some other supernatural occurrence. I wasn't ready to simply accept his words. He couldn't deceive me…
That was the narrative he wanted me to accept. However, the truth was evident in the quickening pace of his heartbeat.
The man continued his descent down the stairs.
"Alright, let me share this story with you, and then you can decide whether or not to believe it. But first, I must express my relief that you're still alive. For years, I believed I was the sole survivor of our family after our mother passed away a few years ago. She used to recount the story of our family to me."
I shook my head in disbelief.
"No, I have no interest in hearing it. You are not my brother, and your mother is not my mother. So, I have no interest in listening to your story.”
The man let out a sarcastic laugh.
"Why? Is it because you don't want to disrupt the fairy tale life you're currently living? Are you unwilling to entertain the possibility that the family you believed to be yours was actually deceiving you all along? That they used you as a pawn? Perhaps they're even laughing at you because of it."
Once again, I shook my head, refusing to believe his words.
Yet, deep down, everything he said made sense. Our striking resemblance couldn't be a mere coincidence. There had to be an explanation for it. It must be...
The man took a seat on the empty sofa.
"Is that your girlfriend?" he asked, admiringly. "She's beautiful."
Before he could lay a hand on her, I let out a scream and rushed forward to push him away.
"Don't you dare touch her!" I exclaimed, taking a deep breath to steady myself.
"Oh, so my twin is feeling a bit jealous, huh? By the way, my name is Kyzer. Our mother gave me my name, while our father gave you yours. I apologize for not mentioning you earlier. But don't worry, from now on, you can ask me anything about our family," he explained.
He stood up, preparing to leave.
"I could dismiss you now, knowing that you'll come back for more information. You can go on with your life, Killian. I hope to see you again soon. Please come back. I miss you, brother," he said with a hint of longing.
Was I hearing him correctly? Did he actually suggest that he would let us go? Tsk. Did he think I would return after all that? How foolish of him.
"Stop assuming, Killian. I'm not joking," I retorted. "By the way, our parents' names were Zoe and Kevin. You can look them up in the palace's book of records. And perhaps what you read in the Book of Records wasn't entirely true. If
you're ready to know the truth, you know where to find me. It's good to see you, brother.”
this morning with excruciating pain in my shoulder. Every movement I make sends a sharp jolt of pain through my body. "Ouch!" I slowly opened my eyes and surveyed my surroundings, realizing that I was back in my room. I examined my right shoulder and noticed a healing wound, which explains the discomfort. I carefully got out of bed and made my way to the bathroom. As I undressed, memories of the events leading up to my injury flooded my mind. Just as I opened the bathroom door, I was taken aback to find Killian standing there, his concerned golden eyes fixed on me, with a hint of fear. As I looked at myself, embarrassment washed over me as I realized I was only in my underwear. Panic immediately set in, and I instinctively reached out for something to cover myself. "Yah!" I screamed and hurled the soap at him, hitting him on the forehead. Killian, startled, quickly shut the door, his face showing a mix of fear and upset. I could see the tension in his strong jaw. Shouldn't I be
Killian The man instructed his followers to escort us back to the base of the mountain. In the midst of my contemplation, he boldly declared himself to be my long-lost twin. In my confused and disoriented state, I couldn't comprehend how I had returned to our realm. Despite the whirlwind of thoughts swirling in my mind, I clung tightly to Serena, never letting her go. As we approached Serena's cherished spot, a place that was once my sanctuary in my youth, it now held a deep resentment within me due to this princess. I began by checking if the horse that Serena had taken from the Alpha was still present. However, my inspection was abruptly interrupted by a powerful punch from the Alpha, jolting me back to reality. As I struggled to maintain my balance, my foot left a mark on the ground. To my surprise, both the Alpha and Battalion were already waiting for us. It seemed that the border guards had promptly alerted them, as I had anticipated. Following the impact, I remained motionless
Serena Of course, my comment about intimacy was meant as a joke. There is no romantic relationship between Alonzo and me; we are simply good friends. However, I used that joke to tease Killian because I was frustrated with having to follow my father's orders. As I made my way to my chamber, I couldn't help but express my annoyance. I'm tired of Killian's constant presence! I insisted that I needed to speak to Alonzo privately, and it was important for Killian not to be present due to the confidential nature of our conversation. Although it was just a fabrication on my part. Before I could enter my room, I encountered Adriana, Alonzo's older sister, walking towards me with a confident sway in her hips. I have never been fond of her; I dislike everything about her, from her hair to her smug smile. Adriana greeted her brother and gave a slight bow to me. I am well aware that she doesn't genuinely like me, mainly because Killian is my guard. I know she has a fondness for him, despite h
"Killian Adriana called out, trying to get my attention. "I'm thrilled that Luna assigned me this task. I may not particularly like that brat, but as long as you're my partner, everything will be fine," her voice filled with a mix of excitement and determination. "Killian, are you even listening?" Adriana muttered, clearly annoyed by his distraction. While Adriana spoke, my focus remained on the princess and her companion. I couldn't help but wonder what they were plotting this time. Serena seemed to have completely forgotten about our previous encounter, but the image of her exposed body was still vivid in my mind. My thoughts were clouded, making it difficult to think clearly. All of this is solely the fault of that brat. The door abruptly slammed shut in front of me as the Beta's son and the princess entered the room, interrupting my train of thought. In an attempt to calm my nerves, I tilted my head slightly. "Don't worry, they'll be fine in there," Adriana reassured me, e
Serena"I caught a glimpse of Killian's back as he walked away. I was stressed as a result of what had occurred. Alonzo went out. I suppose my father asked him to be at that meeting too, though I still need to talk to him. I think maybe that was better than being teased by him. All night long, until he thought about going back homeAdriana exited the room after my father requested it.I groan, knowing that, with those piercing eyes, I'm doomed."With just a short period of time, you manage to give me too much headache, young lady!"Before I look at my father again, I close my eyes."Please accept my apologies, father; I swear I didn't mean it. As Adriana stated, "I simply fell.""Serena, your mother was too worried about you; when would you act like a responsible one, huh?"I lowered my head and apologized once more. Other than that, there was nothing I could do. This conversation would be longer if I opened my mouth to clarify or explain myself. And for the time being, I just want pea
Killian" I could see through the alpha's face how angry he was. His hand was trembling, holding the tip of his sword. I want to run away, yet I realise why I would run away. I haven't done anything wrong. Still, I was jittering inside. I want to glare at Serena for what she had done, though we both looked at her father. When would I be free to play with this brat? She was ruining me slowly. Then again, Adriana saved my ass through the alpha's wrath. I was mad, however, when Serena talked about her future with that son of beta. I think I am beyond mad now. It's a good thing that the Alpha dismissed me because of the meeting; otherwise, the blood that I saw in my head would be real. I look at my father and maintain my blank expression while shaking my head. I was planning to investigate the man who has the same face as mine after my punishment, and I could have extra time after Joshaque's come back from his duty. I know that my fellow Zeta is in trouble now, yet there's nothing I
before the sun rises. It was still dark outside, the dullness of the place covering every moving creature, although some of the holes outside gave the place a little bit of borrowed light from the moon outside of this damn place. A shadow of a man jumped to the place to place this creature, which lurked in the caliginous place until he reached the mansion that he could conceivably have found the person that he had been looking for. The mansion of the Zapanta's is one of the zeta's of the crimson blood pack. The stronger zeta of the group of wolves living in this, let's call it an isolated place, The man sits on the sofa as he manages to sneak into the said house like he was the owner. He waited until the person that he wanted to The man that he thought had died a long time ago That man was his uncle. The light bulb turned on, and the not-so-old man jumped in surprise when he saw that he was sitting on the sofa. "What the! "You surprised me, Killian. I thought that you came back
"Meeting of the highest rank" "Alpha, we hadn't seen the rogue who attacked the princess." "They were too experts; they hid all the possible things that could lead us to find them." The alpha couldn't hide his anger. Just a few minutes ago, the member group of the hunter for food came to him, telling him that they haven't seen enough animals to add to their stock. If their farm hadn't been buried by a huge landslide, food would not have been a problem for another year, but over the past few years, a lot of holes from above have been slowly eroding. A meter-sized hole, from above, was slowly getting bigger. Sometimes the alpha was afraid that someday the realm would be next to be buried in that soil that came from above. He has to know what is happening and why the hole is slowly sliding. Yet his newest problem now is maybe the group of rogues who attack his daughter, who probably recognize Serena's identity by now. ________ Killian" I glare at the man before I follow Serena. My