[Xanthea] Ezra’s overflowing bloodlust engulfed every inch of air within and around the Virgo palace. The time seemed to have come to a standstill within the perimeters. Even the clouds in the sky seemed to have been stained by the sheer darkness of the moment. Thunder rumbled amongst the looming
“It’s enough, Ezra,” I said, maintaining a stoic eye contact with him. Ezra squinted his eyes in annoyance and intimidation. But I had to say what I had to say, and he had to hear it even when he didn’t want to. “I say this with utmost sincerity, meeting you and knowing you have been one of the mo
[Xanthea] “She’s alive?” “Good goddess…” “Look at what she’s wearing.” “Isn’t that the latest gown from the most recent luna collection?” “One of the most expensive gowns in the world.” The living area greeted me with a hushed buzz of disbelief and surprise from the maids. Their murmurs ceased
I felt a knot tighten in my stomach as I peered at Nathalia, widening my eyes. A thick, suffocating white mask was wrapped around Nathalia’s disfigured face. Every inch of her body was wrapped tightly in fabric to conceal the burn marks on her body and her melted skin. I quickly averted my eyes fr
He looked at Nikolai and continued. “Let your father rest in the hospital. I won’t consider it disrespectful. Tsk! But it would have been more fun if your father joined us for the dinner, baby,” Ezra looked at me. I shook my head slightly. “No? Pity,” Ezra winced. “You’ll be staying for dinner,
[Xanthea] “You threw away all the food just because I ate a freaking blueberry. As though I was contaminated, untouchable. You punished me just because I entered this dining hall. Favorite food? I have hated pancakes and blueberries ever since! I don’t even know why! They feel like shards of glass
A swift wind gushed past me, followed by Nathalia’s shrill scream that pierced through the roof. “MOM!” Meesa widened her eyes. “No, Lia! Let go of her! Mercy, my lord. Mercy! Please!” she said, falling to her knees. “She doesn’t know what she is saying. Please forgive her! She is just a kid.” “M
[Xanthea] “Doctor! Call the doctor!” Meesa howled. “My baby! My Lia! Lia! Sweety! Respond to mamma! Baby!” Taking a knife from the table, I walked closer to Nathalia. “What do you want?” Meesa looked at the knife in my hand, hugging Nathalia protectively. Nathalia was partially unconscious, her