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{Isla’s POV} “Well, I don’t see myself ever leaving that handsome hunk alone.” I smiled gleefully… [PRESENT DAY] I’ve left that handsome hunk alone. And The Night Of The Mating Moon is in two days. “A price for a mistake...” I repeated the old lady’s words. It's going to-- “Hey, Isla.” A voice said. “What are you doing in my room?” I turned to the door and realized Kayla had walked in. She was putting on her Crawl clothes and some ash shoes— which meant she had been at the Arena. “You still go to the Arena?” I asked, frowning in my annoyance and she sighed. She sat down on the bed. “So this is about Cayden.” “Of course, Kayla. Of course, it’s about Cayden. Look at me.” I called her attention from her pink closet back to me. “Cayden is a dangerous man! He’s—” “Hey hey.” Kayla took my hands in her as she saw how serious I was getting. “I know he’s dangerous and I know he has bad intentions. I got that after you spoke to me last time.” She said softly. There was genuineness i
{Isla’s POV} A lot has happened to me. I mean, A LOT! I was lying on the bed in my room and it was midnight and you would think that the peace that comes with the night would come to me. It didn’t! My mind was full of thoughts and my chest was full of plots. So I needed to talk to someone. And by someone, I mean my best friend, Andrea. But she was in her room, asleep. The time I desperately need to share my issues with her, she slumbers! Karma is really a bitch! Andrea had been wanting to chat so badly recently but I’ve been dismissing her, and now… Anyway, back to me. What’s the latest news? It’s officially one day before the Night of The Mating Moon. And Ralph kissed me. Yeah. And I’m talking about a passionate lip kiss. It was a really great kiss, but. But I slapped him. And it was a really great slap. Why? Well, it was… it’s— fuck! Here is a little FLASHBACK* “Talk about what?” I asked, a bit confused. “Talk about us.” Ralph said, strictly. “Us?” I said it l
{Cayden’s POV} I stared at her. I stared at her like she wasn’t real. Like none of it was real. “How is she?” I finally asked the nurse who had been standing, gawking at me for more than five minutes. “She’s- uh.” The Nurse stuttered. “Your mother hasn’t been responding to treatments.” She muttered. “No new signs yet.” I frowned. I couldn’t tolerate such vexing news so I gripped something. Tightly. I immediately heard voices surrounding me and almost immediately, I could feel hands stroking over mine. “General. You’re choking her.” One voice said despairingly, and I hauled myself my thoughts and realized I had a nurse’s neck in my grasp. I released her. She gasped for air as I turned to walk away. I needed to get something done. “Hey, breathe!” One said. “How did it feel?” Another asked. “It was strong. He’s strong!” The victim said. I heard the nurses chatter as I walked out of the Royal Clinic. Nutty nurses! I sauntered through the walkway that led to her room. She
{Isla’s POV} Somedays we are stranded in our own lives. Like when your routines or obligations imprison you? You think I’m talking trash, don't you? But I’m not! It was noontime, a few hours before everywhere would become inky dark and the Mating Ball would begin. It is also called The Night Of The Mating Moon, as one this night, a full wolf Moon graces the Reigns. I dread that night, but here I am, dressed in a backless red Ball gown draped with the most glittering precious stones, ready to steal the show. But there will be no stealing of shows. Just wanted to make that clear. I had promised Andrea I would attend the Mating Ball, else, I would be locked up in my chambers, drinking hot tea and reading stories. Earlier today, Carlot had banged harshly on my door to tell me that my Mum requested my presence. And when I asked him why he had knocked so hard, he said "I become uncoordinated at night". Most silly excuse ever. But hey, it’s Carlot. My maids, all nine of them— in
{Isla’s POV} The Ball was in full swing. My Dad had officially opened the event 20 minutes ago and everyone was having a good time already. By having a good time, I mean waiting for the Full Moon to surface because when that happens, the mating happens. But until then, everyone busied themselves with greeting old friends, dancing, and feasting. I didn’t have much to do as I was just seated, staring at those who had something to do. But my brain was the contrast of me. It had a lot to do and one of them was to keep ruminating on Cayden’s words. Before the birth of the Full moon, I’ll be in the darkness. I felt the need to understand what he meant or what he was trying to say. Maybe it meant that he was nothing before “us”? No. That can’t be it. He was obviously a big deal before I met him and is still a big deal. —if not a bigger deal. I learned from Andrea the other day that Cayden was made Top General. Yes, it made me mad. And I had confronted my Dad about it and he said Ca
{Isla’s POV} What?! “What did you say?” I asked the girl again. I had heard her but at the same time, I wasn’t sure. The girl spoke slowly now like she thought the Princess had a hearing problem. “She said she would be back before the birth…” I zoned out. I had heard such a line before. Where did I— Cayden? My eyes grew wider as I realized. “Cayden!” I voiced. “What is that, my Princess?” One of the girls asked but I was already too far away to reply. My legs were already driving through the crowd in search of my sister. It couldn’t be. Kayla wouldn’t be with Cayden after all I had said to her. Yeah, I’m just overreacting. I continued my search and as seconds ticked by, I was beginning to grow edgy. But I wasn’t going to permit the thought. Kayla wouldn’t do such a thing to me. She’s probably around somewhere having fun and If I can’t find her, I’ll find Cayden. I have to warn him to stay away from my Sister or anyone I care about! Tonight was the night he had said th
{Isla’s POV} The memories started beautifully but ended with the perfect opposite. And now, I was living in that opposite. Pain. The way things have been going is a clear sign that tonight is cursed. Because how the fuck will one single statement be causing me so much restlessness. Before the birth of the Full Moon, I’ll be in the darkness. I was going towards that darkness now. I had finally figured out what Cayden was talking about. The one place in the entire Palace that was void of electricity. The one place that rested in total darkness. The Skid Quarters Chambers. Cayden had been referring to the Chamber I had imprisoned him in, and I was here now, after so much sprinting against the wind and walking down memory lane. Now that I was here, it’s sensible to think that this was a trap. But at the same time, I was not scared of Cayden. He isn’t a threat to me and tonight, I would confront him head-on. And if it results in me fighting him, I won’t hesitate. I didn’t do shit
{3rd Person POV}The skylight roof of the Ballroom was slowly being retracted and everyone was marveling at its glory— until an ear-piercing cry shot through the silence.Everyone swiveled in every direction but nobody could figure out what or who had made such a staggering sound, not until the Princess limply fell off the Dias and slammed into the ground. Everyone shot their gazes at the Dias while the Lord Alpha made up for his absent-mindedness by swiftly hauling Isla off the ground and into his arm.But almost immediately, he nearly dropped Isla as she started trembling roughly in his clasps. This was happening against the gazes of hundreds of subjects and everyone immediately became confused with the sight.Guards and Generals had already circled the scene to assist the Lord Alpha who was still trying to contain trembling Isla in his strong grip. While this happened, the Lord Luna stood in a corner with shock and panic written all over her expression.Kayla and Cayden casually w