EVANORA'S POVAfter managing to beat Matthew one more time, I left the training room gloating.I still had about an hour till noon, giving me the time to go back to my room and get myself mentally prepared before leaving with my dad later.Though I was really excited, I couldn't deny a part of me felt anxious. It was going to be the first time I would be meeting the villagers properly and though I was a bit confident, I couldn't help but worry if they'll love me.My coronation was going to be happening in only a few days and afterwards, I'd officially become their princess. It was going to be a huge task and responsibility but I was ready for it.My thoughts got interrupted by a knock on the door, making me realize how long I'd spent dwelling in my thoughts."Come in."The door gave a little squeak, Sisu then appearing. I managed to smile at her and she did the same, accompanied by a little bow."Princess Evanora," she began. "Your attention is needed by the seamstress.""The seamstre
EVANORA'S POVJust as my dad ordered, I left them at the woods and went home pissed.I simply couldn't understand why he was suddenly cold. Definitely, it couldn't be because I stepped out of the carriage to join in the fight, right? If anything, he was to be proud of me for being able to take such a brave step.I shivered at the thought of the attack again. It had to be the first time seeing my dad that way. He was angry, almost livid and had flames in his eyes as he tortured the only assailants left alive."Princess Evanora?"My thoughts got interrupted as I stepped into the palace, immediately hearing Matthew's voice. I looked up and just as predicted, he was walking towards me."You're back?" He asked. "That was quick. How about your dad?""No, we're not back," I groaned out to him. "We couldn't go. Our carriage got attacked.""What?" I watched his eyes widen in shock. "What the hell happened? Are you okay? Is everything okay? Where's the king?""I'm fine," I replied. "We're all f
EVANORA’S POVI walked back home smiling like an idiot as memories of the night came flooding back.Blade. He was like a drug and hell, I was addicted and had no plans on breaking free from his grip on me.I got back to the palace feeling ecstatic and was about to climb the stairs leading to my room when I spotted Matthew.Excited, I waved at him and he walked towards me."Look at that," he said as he approached me. "All giddy and obviously just returning from somewhere you shouldn't be."I smiled at him, unable to hide my emotions. "Fine, you caught me.""Evanora-""No, stop," I placed my palm over his mouth to stop him from talking then laughed. "I know what you're going to say so just don't.""Fine," he replied, shaking his head. "I won't."I smiled at him in return and randomly looked around the hall, my eyes immediately meeting my dad watching me at a corner of the room. "Oh, my dad's back?""Yes, he got back about an hour ago," he replied me. "You're lucky he didn't ask for you
BLADE'S POVThe distance from my pack to our spot in the woods wasn't that far but sometimes felt like a journey lasting forever.And sometimes it felt like a really short distance equivalent to the one from my room to my office.The distance was always determined by my emotions as I walked through the forest, having Evanora surround my thoughts, the path felt very short and in no time, I found myself at my pack.I smiled as I stepped into the palace, surprisingly replying to all the greetings and bows I received on the way with warm smiles. Anyone could tell I was in a good mood and I was sure as hell they all wanted it to last just like I did.That was what Evanora did to me. The effect she had on me. She made me happy. Made me soft and in the long run, made me love her all over again. She was perfect for me. As my mate, my Luna, and the person I wanted to be with.The smile, however, vanished from my face as I spotted my mother walking towards me as I headed towards my room.She c
EVANORA'S POV"I win this time.""No, we're even," I corrected Matthew as I took his stretched hand and got up. "I beat you earlier, remember?"I chuckled and I watched him shake his head and wait for me to regain my balance again. "So one more round?""Bring it on," he said, maintaining eye contact with me. "Oh, by the way, your father said he was going to kill me if I ever hurt you.""What?" I paused the punch I was about to throw at him. "What? Why? Isn't that a bit too intense since it's natural for me to get hurt while training?""Well that was what I thought too, initially," he replied. "Until I figured out he didn't mean during training. He didn't mean it that way. What did you do, Princess Evanora?"My hands immediately flew to clamp my mouth as I immediately realized what he was talking about. I'd managed to make my dad believe there was a thing between me and Matthew and as such he was simply trying to be a protective father."Oh my God, Matthew I'm so sorry.""So you did do
BLADE'S POVThe minute I got up from bed, I knew my day was going to be a very stressful one. I had to join in training the recruits and though it was something I did regularly, it suddenly felt like extra work to do.I got myself ready, skipped breakfast cause I knew my mother was going to be at the table and everything that happened the previous day was still fresh in my memory, and headed straight to the training ground for the recruits.I had managed to have a good night's rest but the minute I thought of my mother, my mind went back to being troubled. I continued to think of how she found out Evanora was a vampire and what she was going to do with that information. My thoughts were however interrupted by chants of greetings as I set foot in the training ground. I looked up to meet dozens of recruits already lined up, all waiting for my presence.I chuckled at the sight of them. Ever since my last outburst, they had all become extra diligent not even a single one of them daring t
EVANORA'S POV"Evanora?"The voice was followed by a gentle knock and then my dad walked into my room. "I was told you're ready. I guess you actually are."I looked at my reflection in the mirror and nodded. Admiring my outfit one more time, I smiled at myself. "Yes," I said then got up to join my dad on his feet. "How are things going outside?"Though my presence wasn't requested yet, the ceremony had started a few minutes ago. From my window, I could catch a glimpse of how things were going. Guests were pouring in, quickly dispersing and littering the whole garden. There were tables around, some filled with different delicacies and others housing glasses and jars of blood."It's going well," my dad replied me. "It's bubbling and everyone can't wait to see you.""Really?" I felt excited and anxious at his words. "Of course," he moved closer to me and placed a kiss on my head. "You're the princess after all. Heavens, you look so beautiful. I almost can't believe you're my daughter.
EVANORA'S POV"Princess Evanora."I smiled at my dad as he referred to me as a princess as I walked towards the dining. Ever since the coronation had ended, he barely called me by name again without adding the prefix 'Princess'."Good morning, dad," I said then took my seat. "How are you doing?""I'm great," he replied to me with a joyful voice. "Splendid, in fact. Tell me. How was your night? Did you have a good night's rest? And how was your coronation? You enjoyed it, didn't you?""One question at a time dad," I laughed lightly as he bombarded me with questions. "I am fine. The coronation was great and I had a good night's rest. Thank you.""That's great," he smiled then filled his mouth. "I saw you trying to mingle with the members of the coven. How did it go? Were you able to make some friends?""I could have if you didn't drag me away almost immediately," I said with a playful scowl. "Remember?""Don't say it like that," he laughed lightly. "I had a good course, didn't I? I intr