GRANT
Women are all the same, they pretend to look innocent but they are far deadly from their pretentious phase.This thought irks me as the maiden who purposely dropped her napkin, struggles to hold eye contact with me, signifying her true intentions. In the past this would have moved me but ever since I was cursed by that damn witch, gestures like this annoy me."My king, shall I burn the napkin?" Theodore, my knight and my attendant asked, noticing the scenario. "No, I'll handle this myself." I hissed prancing my way towards her, her expression was bountiful and it felt satisfying that i was about to wipe that cocky grin off her lips.Seated alone in the heart of the restaurant, she exuded an air of solitude. I chose the chair opposite hers, and that's when she commenced her artful game of charming the devil."Oh, kind sir. Is that my napkin? Have you come to return it?" she chuckled in pretense."Is your fiance aware that you're a harlot?" I inquired, and her gleeful gaze swiftly soured. She turned pale, perhaps at the mere mention of her fiancée."He's out of the kingdom, and I'm just trying to have a little fun. You understand how tribulating it is for a young woman like myself to be all alone," she pouted, leaning her ample chest over the table. I didn't linger much on her cleavage; my eyes immediately bounced back to her face."You're a tough one, aren't you? How did you even know I was engaged?" she asked, and I smirked at her."Same way I know you're a demon," and that's when her face turned flushed white.H-How, how does he know?Play it cool Tabitha, he could be joking.I could read her mind as she panicked.Demons blend in well with wolves since the discovery of wolfless humans, well you can't blame them since Alpha Peralez invaded their home, lucky for everyone only low ranking demons associate with werewolves, it's pathetic watching them pretend to be something they're not, besides, Alpha Peralez is aware of this but chooses to keep a blind eye.Only Alpha's can tell the difference between a demon and a wolfless human."I'm not joking." I said as her face grew more weary. "And it's disgusting how you choose to commit infidelity when you're nothing more than a scummy demon." My eyes sparked a colorful hue as she shivered in cold sweats."Forgive me." She immediately threw herself to the floor as she hugged my legs, begging for forgiveness. "Let go of me." I hissed as she immediately releases me and I get up and return to Theodore.Everyone in the shop watched as she begin laughing maniacally and soon enough she begins ripping her dress to shreds. "Isn't that too much sire?" Theodore asked as I shook my head."She's killed about 14 children, you are aware demons need werewolf blood to keep their human form." I said immediately leaving the restaurant, not too thrilled to see her turn into a demon right in front of me, besides I had urgent matters to attend to.Theodore ordered the next carriage that was available to the palace. I was wearing a cloak to make me look unsuspicious and unidentifiable. If news spread through Peralez that I was in the kingdom, I won't have as much freedom as I do right now, I'd be thrown women left and right as noble families would prefer to send their daughters to their tragic demise all because of the consolation prize that worth millions in gold.Soon enough, we arrived at the palace, and Theodore acted as my spokesperson, engaging in conversation with the head of the royal guards, General Rex. He seemed to have aged gracefully, the scar I inflicted on him resting neatly over his right eye. He nodded at Theodore as he spoke but immediately frowned the moment our eyes met."Emperor Peralez awaits your visit," he scoffed, leading both of us inside the palace. The last time I was here was to see the infamous corpse princess. It was well known that the empress tried to murder her but failed due to her invulnerability. I was intrigued to the point I had to see the child myself. Twenty years had passed since I last saw her, and if she's still alive, I intend to have her as my bride.Soon enough we were escorted to a room and left with some snacks and a female dancer for entertainment, I stared at her hard finding a sharp resemblance with the empress, this wasn't any dancer this was the princess Nyla, the second daughter of Emperor Peralez. From the looks of her face she was frightened, probably scared of messing up the dance.Theodore seemed to be enjoying it but I was rather annoyed why Emperor Peralez had his daughter entertain us."Isn't she talented my king?" Theodore beamed in smiles after the finished her little dance. "Send for your father." I ordered as she bowed. "Yes my lord." She gasped as bead of sweats crowded her forehead. Theodore's eyes seemed to linger on the young girl, I will admit she was attractive, looking exactly like her mother in her prime but she wasn't the reason i was at Peralez.Emperor Peralez strode into the room, his vibrant crimson robe billowing behind him like a fiery wave. Upon his head rested a crown of gleaming gold, its intricate design catching the light. In his hand, he held a staff of polished gold, its polished surface gleaming like a captured star.His feet were encased in regal shoes of supple leather, adorned with intricate embroidery and sparkling with precious gems. A single earring adorned his right ear, a solitary drop of sapphire that seemed to capture the very essence of the heavens.His attire was the epitome of imperial majesty, a symphony of color and texture that spoke of power, wealth, and wisdom. Emperor Peralez was a man of substance, and his clothing reflected that. Every detail, from the crown upon his head to the earring in his ear, was carefully chosen to project an image of grandeur and authority.As he walked, his every movement exuded confidence and poise as well as a rather found excitement. My guess he believes his daughter won me with her petty dance. "Alpha Grant." He addresses me. "Alpha Alexander." I called his other name in kind of how he addressed me."Was that princess Nyla just now ?" I asked as he bleated happily. "Yes, she's grown beautiful hasn't she?" He said sounding pleased."She has, a splitting resemblance of her mother." I said adjusting myself to my seat. "Ah yes, don't you think she'd make a great queen ?" He insisted as I arched a brow at his request. "Well yes Peralez will adore her." I say as his look turn sour."Grant, we're both matured here you have no excuse to play dumb since you're hundreds of years older than me. Marry the girl, she recently turned nineteen. She'd make a perfect bride." He finally cut to the chase making his intentions clear. "I'll give you the gold in millions of that's what you want." I said as he burst into laughter."Oh my, Grant, I don't need your gold. I just want my daughter to be your bride." He suggested as I arched my brow. "And how do you suppose she gives me an heir or will I avoid sharing the same bed with her ?" I said as Peralez nodded in approval."All this nonsense about bearing an heir, you can simply appoint one from a ducal family if you want that so badly." His words seem to only erage me but I had to keep my composure."If that works for you, it won't work for me Alpha Peralez. You see you have everything you want in your miniscule life. I don't only want an heir, I want a family." It gets lonely once you're seven hundred and eighty years old. I've watch all my comrades die, the Hazem blood was blessed with immortality for some it was a blessing but to me it was a bloody curse."I see, you're still interested in that child." He muttered disappointed. "But I must tell you she dallied in her mother's footsteps and now she's slept with almost every man and woman in the palace. I can't let you marry such a promiscuous child." He said as I leaned back with a smirk on my lips."That would mean she has experience, it still won't surpass mine." I grinned as he looked hopeless at this point. He probably pondered the rumors of me only accepting adult virgins. I had just made that up because I got tired of noble families tossing their daughters at my beck."Alpha Grant," he called.I rose, a hint of irritation coloring my expression. "Where is she?" I demanded."She's still my daughter, and I'll only hand her over if you take Nyla as a second wife," Alpha Peralez stated, tossing his deal into the tense air. "I accept," I declared, and a wave of relief crossed Alpha Peralez's face."You won't regret this," he assured, rising to shake hands with me. "But if that brat ends up being a nuisance, forget our familiarities. I'll have her beheaded."AdalineI couldn't tell if I was sick to my stomach because of how my plan failed woefully or probably because the maids are out to get me and definitely plan my demise. I was immediately pulled out of exile just to be fitted for a dress, I would much rather fight a demon than go through this process though."Can't I wear a dress without a corset?" I asked but I was immediately ignored.The doors immediately opened and all the maids stopped what they were doing as the Empress walked in with Cortia the head maid.Her lips curved into a lowly smirk, more like a mocking one. "She looks exactly like her mother, the night she was beheaded." The Empress mocked as I just did nothing but watch her. I could slap her in the face, but I would be tried for treason and since I cannot die, goddess knows what sort of torture she has in store for me.Ever since my father put an end to her torture fanatic two years ago, I've been threading dangerously in her grasps and would do anything to make sure I
NylaAs the doors to the ballroom open, I walk in with Melanie and Penelope at my side.All eyes are glued to my dark purple, strapless ball gown. The dress has a sweetheart neckline and a fitted bodice with a slight V-cut. The skirt of the dress is full, embroidered with floral patterns only at the top. It's made of layers of tulle or netting, trailing behind me in a long train.My lavender hair complements the dress beautifully, and the tiara simply ties the whole look together. I strut in proudly as people begin murmuring amongst themselves"Once again, the princess never comes second to the best dressed," I hear murmurs from a group of girls my age. "If I were the daughter of the emperor, I would do the same." Indistinct chatter bounces back and forth as I walk up alone to my parents and bow, paying my respects."Mother, Father," My eyes meet theirs as they nod in satisfaction, mostly my mother. She ensured she had the best seamstress in the kingdom make my dress. So, obviously, it
AdalineI was compelled. That was the only explanation for why I had revealed Nyla's name. My mouth just moved without me wanting it to and I could hear one particular voice compel me, the voice of Alpha Grant.I dare not look at the Empress after that confession, infact screw this, I need to flee the kingdom.The entire room mummur at my confession, I doubt they would even believe me but here I am with no one by my side. "Adaline, are you sure of what you are saying?" The empress inquired, like she didn't have a part in this. I only nodded as the Empress turns to Nyla."Nyla is this true?" The empress could even sound a bit baffled, she just seemed disappointed, disappointed that her daughter was caught."No, Mother. Adaline must be confused. I didn't drug her, nor did I send men her way," Nyla asserts, casting doubt on the accusations. As tension fills the room, no one knows whom to believe."Are you certain, Princess?" Alpha Grant probes, his tone sly. "I am certain. I would never
NylaTension was building with each passing moment. It wasn't a hard miss. Alpha Grant gave me a long hard look before he considered the perfect word to say to me."Who is Cole Giles? And why are you telling me this now?" Alpha Grant asked, I tried my best to stop myself from acting out of character. "He's Adaline's mate." I say as Alpha Grant furrowed his brows seeming skeptical, I didn't expect him to believe me right away but all I wanted was his reaction. That wasn't exciting at all."How long has he been Adaline's mate?" He asked, peeking interest. I look down feigning thoughts as I massaged my chin gently. "Oh, it's probably ever since they were caught naked on my bed." Once again, his expression was grim. "And why are you telling me this exactly? Didn't you swear you had nothing to do with it?" He may not give a single reaction, but Alpha Grant could not hide his anger behind his words. Immediately, I go down on my knees and begin sobbing harder. "He blackmailed me into doing
AdalineI and Maverick went to a cafe to discuss our business. We were at the top part of the cafe where only the most prominent nobles would dine as well as our most precious Luna Nyla.Servants normally stood next to their masters why their masters tried every single delicacy. I should know, I've watched Nyla and her group barely touch their food and not let me eat just to spite me, even though I was starving.Viscount Maverick has other plans, he had Theodore sit downstairs and wait, away from our conversation, what he had to discuss was important obviously but to the point he only wanted us alone says alot. We weren't the only one upstairs, a couple who were loving up sat three seats away from us."I apologize for having your knight sit downstairs, he works for Grant and I really can't risk anything, I commend you for not spilling anything to him when you read the letter." I nodded in response, I didn't really know how to feel about that. "Why is Cole being tried?" I ask almost im
AdalineExhausted could not even begin to express how I felt at the moment. Nyla had held parties in the past and I would be pissed at her that I had to do almost all the work setting up the party with the other maids as well as cleaning up as well. No one told me it was fucking hell on earth hosting these parties.Walking from table to table to ensure everyone was happy, getting extra hands from maids to attend to some of the guests and if I could remember correctly I would always envy Nyla that at least she could eat amidst all the hosting. I haven't not even for once gotten the chance to eat, there wasn't a difference between I and Nyla's situation, I would think she was on her diet as always but actually hosting is tasking and this time the part invited all impressionable noble ladies of the kingdom, whether they've debuted or not, I even saw a few wealthy commoners attend which is strange, Nyla despises commoners.I really didn't think much about it, I just did my part co-hosting
My voice echos as Melanie immediately puts down her skirt and Daniel quickly pulls up his pants and wears his belt.They both get up sharing mortified looks. It's funny how Melanie always slut shamed me when she's fucking a man that's old enough to be her father."Adaline it's not what it looks like." Daniel the one with reason started. "She invaded our privacy Danny, she should be executed for that. You damn slut. She definitely wanted to watch us go at it." Melanie says and I swear on the goddess, I rather lick prisoners clean than engage in that bullshit."You're one to talk Melanie, you're fucking someone old enough to be your father. The dick is probably good though since you had confused me for a slut, ironic enough I caught you in the act." I watch the weight of her tongue get heavy, she didn't even continue her scrutiny, she finally shuts the fuck up for once. Is this how it feels having the upper hand? It feels so fucking good."Adaline, don't tell anyone you saw us, I beg of
WillowThe night of the trial came and i had prepared. It was immediately announced in the afternoon, same was the arrest. The entire kingdom was in shock about the whole thing. I had just finished eating and once again Theodore was nowhere to be found, Grant was resting in our bedroom and I really didn't find time to worry about him, I'll worry later.I immediately get up after I finished eating, I left the dinning hall and the moment I shut the door behind me i heard Nyla call my name."What?" I answered to her beck."Prepare to mourn tonight Adaline, save yourself the trouble and mourn Cole." She said which infuriated me. "Excuse me?" I question. "Count Maverick is dead." My eyes widened at her revelation. "Stop saying stupid things he paid a visit to the castle a few hours ago. You're wasting my time, I'm going to the court." I say as she grabbed hold of my hand."Are you deaf? I said Maverick's dead. Quit whatever you're planning and stay put, I order you as your Luna." My hand