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{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
{Isla’s POV} It had been dark, void, and scary. But I wasn't dead. I had been very much alive— I had been alive in pain, anguish, and angst. I don’t know where any of those three had come from but they had struck me like ball lightning. I had been standing gracefully on the Dias with my Father and Mother, faking a huge smile that I had shone to the gleeful crowd that had been before me before a sudden surge crashed into me and I fell. Then it became dark, void, and scary. I was in my Dad’s embrace now—blood stained with ragged clothes, but I didn’t know how I got there because I couldn’t remember a fucking thing! All I could remember was the pain, the anguish, and the angst. I was confused, but my confusion was nothing like my weakness as I stood, shakily leaning against my Dad with heavy pants pouring out my chest. You would think I ran twelve miles twelve times in twelve minutes. About fifty people surrounded me now, and even though they were staring at me like I had jus
{Isla’s POV}Andrea just stood there, staring at me like I had just popped out of a horror movie.I know I have used that line before but that’s the look she gave me.She fought to hide her uneasiness but I could see past the faint smile and slackened pose.“Andrea?” I called and she stiffened up slightly.“Is that you, my Princess?” She asked after a slight hesitation for which I chuckled.“Huh?” I thought it was a silly question. “Of course it’s me,” I said. Why is she acting so tense with me?Andrea slowly made her way towards me. She still looked really uneasy and I was beginning to think it had something to do with yesterday’s event.I still hadn’t discussed anything with my Mum or Dad or asked any of my questions. I had slept off on my Mum’s lap only to wake up today with a headache and no mum beside me. Afterward, I took my bath, changed into some new clothes, and jumped back into bed. For some reason, I hadn’t felt like leaving my room, even though questions were still bubbl