My mouth falls ajar. She is going to let me be a Phoenix? I wasn't aware of that. I only knew I had the blood in me and was forbidden to let anyone on this earth know about it but... "Don't question yourself, Laura. With me by your side, you've got nothing to worry about." My old lady says. Giving her a little hug, she tells me to go back to the castle while pretending the Sirens took me to a location that I've known for trade. For the moment, I could only think about the Trade bureau of the city. I look at the blue civic part ways while we go up the hill. The tear drop from my eye slowly cascades along my cheek and chin, dripping on my hand. It's only then I realise the mental pressure that was put onto me since then.When I come back to the Palace which was around the time of lunch, I meet Jasmine first. "Shall we give a quick revision on how to eat like a badass princess?" The eleven year old grins while we make a run towards the table for lunch. But we stop instantly on our tr
My shocked form turns around slowly. Why was I even giving a bloody reaction? Midway, I change to a neutral facade and look at Gorius who stands in his infamous stance. Hands behind his back."What are you doing here... Luna? And your highness." He bows and shows respect to Eden. Wait... who is Eden actually?"I am just here for a walk, Gorius. Nothing to worry about." I say to him."I'd decide that for myself. To find it worrisome or not." He talks rudely to me. I find it rather odd, that he talks so politely to Eden and so bad to his Luna. Sensing Eden move forth towards Gorius, I step in a hear to their conversation."You still haven't said anything to my brother, I believe.""Not a word, your highness." What? I was moist confused.Gorius walks away without further awaiting. Eden gives me a smile that I read to be mischievous. He might be hiding something from everyone. "Don't say this to anyone yet, please." He says and I walk towards him, cutting the distance and improving secre
"Whoa..." I'm not a person to be surprised easily. But my mother right here managed to tell me who is the boss of every game. She is. As a Phoenix. I gulp and take a few steps ahead to her. She fixated her gaze on me and suddenly starts flapping her wings softly. It was enough to raise the dust above, I cover my nose and mouth while still looking at her through the dust."Wow, mother. I'd look like that with wings?" I ask her with silliness. She chuckles and comes back down to the ground. Her wings are almost so tall on her that they drag behind her feet. She lifts one of them, slowly and gently so the speed doesn't scare me like before."Feel it. That's what a healthy wing looks like." Mom says. I smile and ask her the next question."Will I be ready by next week, mother? I don't plan on staying there for long." I let her know. She smiles, softly like a mama bird. The irony. "You'll be ready by a week." Her eyes blink slowly, conveying her love for me. Hugging her with the wings s
Lucien smiles at me, praising me wordlessly for how I look. What did I even look for him? In his eyes, I was just a woman. But I was so wrong.The way the world stops spinning just for me, the lights are focused on him while he makes me the centre of his universe with that gaze. I couldn't force myself to stop, but as we reach the rooftop, a loud bang in the air brings me out of my thoughts. My eyes widen."L-Lucien..." the sky was painted with warm hues of orange and red with fire. The fireworks that explode makes me think of an art, even if it was momentary in the sky. Tears start pooling in my eyes."The world doesn't need to know, but you are my queen anywhere, anytime. I love you, Laura." My tears were given a reason. Crashing into his body, I see up and see the fireworks drowning down in the atmosphere but it still looked so beautiful. The pack members must be confused upon the appearance of such a huge firework in the air.This was a confession.A confession from a monster tha
Gorius was worried for a reason. When we get to the arena, we see the man fighting off the greasy Banshees. They are like infinite in number and we, especially me with my vision can hardly make out where he is!To be honest, I was worried for Lucien at the moment. "I can't see him!" The girl beside me shouts. "We can't even kill them! How long is he going to keep up with them!?" The other woman shouts in vain. Indeed, I've heard that from many people now. Banshees are the worst taboo when killed.Like the souls of humans who seek revenge, Banshees are even worse at this game. They hint down the very souls of the werewolves who kill them, and if that wasn't enough, they haunt everyone else who is associated with that Werewolf. When Lucien and Jasmine narrated a few incidents to me the other night, I was flabbergasted to say the least.Banshees are truly, the worst.But none beats a Siren in terms of revenge though. They follow what we call as revenge. For sirens, it's a game. They
Things have been going pretty smoothly since then. People have started to put their trust in me. I was the one who saved their beloved king from perpetual damage and impeding bad luck, but mistakes have been made. We did not realize it, not even when the guards were collecting the bodies of the deceased banshees and none pointed out that one body.That one body whose neck was twisted and no needle across their corpse.Matters were taken lightly, and since then... Lucien and I have gotten even more closer. Unexpected. I did not expect the puppy love of his to thaw my heart like this. The love and care in his eyes makes me melt every time.Like right now too."Do you want some more?" He asks me for the beans whilst I gently shake my head. A smile on my face of course. "You may continue, love." I swear I heard the group of bad natured women beside me growl underneath their breaths. But hey, I've also discovered one thing. I love irritating and annoying people. Especially my foes. The
"Super freaky, huh?" My consequences have an identity and a name. It's Lucien. Sighing heavily, I turn around to find Lucien waving off to the guy who holds an umbrella above his head. Taking the glasses off, Lucien walks across me to open the car door."You're right, Jasmine. The driver shall be disturbed. That's why it's only me and Laura going to the site, aight?" Lucien says and I almost feel my ears bleeding. Did I hear that right? With sheer anxiety, I get inside as the driver quickly makes his way out of the seat. I watch the tall man walk around the deck of the car and occupy the driver's seat beside me.For a fun fact, I haven't ever been invited to sit in the shotgun seat. It was always me with my bike or the lounge like seating behind. I smile at Jasmine who shakes her head at something Lucien does behind my back. Eden was right there behind Jasmine, coming down the stairs. Waving at him, he gives a much enthusiastic as well as a sassy wave. I know what he means by that.
Lucien's POV Her brown hair is entangled into my bare arm. She sleeps soundly, and I shall curse myself if she was awake because of me. Gently putting her back on the bed after freeing myself from her locks, I realize we were kind of sweating. Smiling nonetheless, I see her turn in her sleep. Deciding to get a few things cleared from my thoughts, I get up to walk towards the balcony.Filling myself a glass of red wine, I sip the savory sweet flavor which eases my mind. Just a bit. I wish there was a sure way to see through the future and predict things right away. Since morning, there has been an undying thought inside me. "What if the closest person to you betrays you?" It was like my inner consciousness was fighting against the world. When that question came to my mind, the only person I thought of was Laura.She has become the epicenter of my whole existence. I didn't care about the world. Heck! I was even ready to give up on the title of the King for her! I am that bound to her