Erin Lockheart's POV Kai repeated his question, "What would you do if I fall in love with you, Erin? Would you stay with me?" The defeaning silence surrounded us and I was speechless. My heart was beating loudly and I couldn't tell whether it was from nervousness or something else entirely. Suddenly, the world had stopped. I didn't know what to say or how to react. My cheeks flushed as he walked towards me, leaning on the wall behind me, I closed my eyes in confusion as I moved my face away from him, and Kai chuckled dryly, "You can't even look at me." He walked away and said, "Stop thinking that you're indebted to me because I saved you or that I'm some kind-hearted man who's your knight in shining armor who rescued you from Cadmus. I saved you because we needed each other. It's as simple as that." "I know that." I replied sternly. It stings a little to hear him say that out loud. I knew that but hearing it is somewhat an entirely different thing. I continued, "I just wanted to d
Kai Griffin's POVMy conversation with my spirit wolf was cut short as Zenn hurriedly entered the castle. By the look of Zenn's face, I couldn't really tell whether I would be glad to stop the nagging or would rather have the nagging than hear the bad news Zenn brings.Zenn was catching his breath as he walked towards me. He said, "A messenger arrived.""And?""It's from Lunaria."I immediately headed outside and saw Lunaria's banners hanging from a carriage. The messenger was inside with a couple guards. Even from where I was at, I could tell that the messenger was some nobleman with high status. Cadmus purposely sent someone of his status to make sure that if I did try to kill or imprison this man, I would lose many supporters. Well played.I sighed deeply and asked, "What news did he bring?"Zenn gave me a letter with Lunaria's seal and replied, "He wouldn't say anything but he brought you this. As soon as I got it, I came here so I don't know what it's all about.""Unless it's new
Erin Lockheart's POVThe next few days weren't as different. Kai still kept himself locked up in his room and housekeepers would bring him food, which he would only eat in the morning. He was a prisoner by his own wishes and each time I knock, he would tell me to go away.The housekeepers wouldn't tell me anything. I bothered them every hour of the day and still nothing so I decided to head to Zenn's house and entered so casually. Zenn was half-naked when he woke up, surprised, he asked, "Foreign empress, what a lovely surprise.""Good you're awake. Now, get dressed, I have some questions.""Demanding but only Kai can order-" He started but I cut him off and said, "If you refuse to answer my questions, I'd say you lured me here and took advantage of my weakness, taking my maidenhood."He snickered confidently, "As if Kai would believe you.""Oh he will." I grinned devilishly, "Want me to test that theory?"Zenn gulped hard and figured that I could actually pull it off, he faked a smil
Erin Lockheart's POV I watched as the sun sets down the horizon and the loud howls outside started to echo. All the humans have evacuated at the nearby town that is prohibited to werewolves but I was inside here, terrified of my own fate,. I am a werewolf too, I know, but right now, I'm as vulnerable as a human. I am unable to transform after all and Kai is locked up in his room. I'm on my own as I prepared for the worst. Suddenly, I heard some rustling outside. I didn't take make a sound but the sound of scratching became too violent and I could see a couple of werewolves outside the castle howling and prying the barricade open. I grabbed Kai's sword and wielded it. It was heavier than I could handle but I had no choice. As soon as the barricade was torn down, the werewolves transformed back to their human forms, some of them I recognize from Kai's men and they were snickering. I could feel their murderous intent. I tried to keep my composure and threatened them, "What's the mean
Erin Lockheart's POV I woke up from a silly dream. It was... It felt so real. I dreamt of Kai saying he loves me and now, I couldn't keep my heart still. As I opened my eyes, ther first thing I saw was Kai sleeping beside me. My eyes widened from surprised and I immediately pulled back until I rolled down the bed. I groaned sharply as I hit the floor and saw my bruises, some were almost healed. The loud thud woke Kai up and he stared at me. He didn't say anything but he stared at me. I was loss for words so I looked away and stuttered, "What are you doing here? Why are you in my room?" He lifted the blanket exposing his bare skin and walked towards me. My face was all red as I protested, "Hey! Where are you going? What do you think you're doing? Why are-" But before I could say anything more, he carried me back to bed and said, "You should rest more." He checked my scars and bruises, he found the bite mark on my upper thigh as it was the deepest of my scars, it took the longest t
Erin Lockheart's POV Later that day, I fitted the dresses I would be wearing at the wedding, we are to wear our kingdom's colors with jewelries harvested from our land as well and I wear them with pride. I reminded myself that this is my home now and despite being an empress by contract, I have to do my duty to my people. I took a deep breathe as the thought sinks in. Only a hours later, I would see Cadmus and Luna again. This time, following their original plot, they are together. I had no idea what I would feel. Would it be envy? Happiness? Betrayal? Who knows. Kai told me about the text Zenn was able to find during his hunt. My emotions would be the trigger to set my power off. I have to be cautious that I won't hurt any innocent people. Despite all this, I can't seem to shake the dream I had of Kai. The dream where he said he loved me. No matter what I do or what I tell myself, I can't seem to get it off my mind, I must be going crazy. I'm sure I'd get hurt if I fall in love w
Cadmus Hunter's POV I received word that Erin and Kai would be attending the wedding so everything is going according to plan. We needed to buy time to concoct our newest potion, thanks to Luna's plan, it will give us an edge against the war with Raewavell. The potion will create plague in their land and leave us unaffected since we have an antidote. Weakening their forces, we could easily overtake the forest for the winter sleep. Luna entered my chambers wearing her exquisite wedding gown, she looked radiant in white with her soft features and lovely smile. She said, "Do you like it?" "I wasn't suppose to see you in your wedding dress before the wedding. It's bad luck in our belief." I reminded her. "Oh right." Luna replied, "I forgot. Then, I'll change into something else and not show you!" "Erin will be attending." I cleared my throat and continued, "As planned." "Is that so? That's good then." Luna continued, "Tonight will be a blood moon, it will be the perfect setting t
The sound of the cars crashing into each other was deafening. The broken glass shards were everywhere and I could barely feel a thing. My eyelids were getting heavier and my breath was raspier. There was blood everywhere.The faint sound of voices surrounded me. People murmuring but none helped me like I was a lost cause.Maybe I was.I… want to live. I muttered those words with desperation. I wanted to live. I had so much to live for. I was only 24 years old. My novel just got published and my hard work had only started to pay off. I just started living my life. So why?Why am I dying already?I reached out the book from my bag. I was on my way home but I decided to stop by the local bookstore to buy my book. I heard it was trending so I wanted to check it out, then, before I knew it, I got caught in a car crash.I’m dying. I was really dying. Fate was too cruel, it's so unfair.Then it was nothing. The darkness surrounded me and I was certain I drew my last breath. But just then, so