EVANORA'S POV"Do you want more rice?"I looked up to meet my dad smiling at me and I shook my head, chuckling.We were just having breakfast but he was being unusually nice and though it felt good, it still felt weird. He helped me dish my meal, helped me with my cutlery, passed me a glass when I reached for one, and now, was asking me if I wanted more rice.For heaven's sake, I was barely done with the one on my plate."You're being weird, dad," I stared at him intently. "Why are you being all nice all of a sudden?""What? I'm not," he took a spoonful of his meal. "Whoa, look at you making it seem like I'm not naturally a nice person.""You are," I snickered. "But this is being extreme. It's not even my birthday, why are you treating me, especially all of a sudden?""Okay, you got me," he rested his hands on the dining table. "Maybe I was being a little too obvious.""Yes," I folded my arms. "Now tell me, what is it?""Nothing serious, actually," he laughed lightly. "I'm just feeli
EVANORA'S POV"Evanora."I curled my fingers around my hairbrush as I heard my name called, followed by a knock on the door. Quickly bringing my hair in place and giving myself a final look in the mirror, I got up from my dresser and walked towards my door."Come in, the door is open," I said out loud but still opened the door myself to reveal my dad standing outside. I wasn't expecting him and his presence took me by total surprise, causing a delay in my ushering for him to come in."I see you're up already," he said, taking a comfortable seat on my bed. "You look beautiful.""Dad," I laughed lightly at my plain jeans and t-shirt. "I'm just normally dressed for my training.""Oh?" He looked up to check me out again. "Are you heading somewhere?""I just said I was going for my training, dad.""I heard that, Evanora," he replied with a weird look in his eyes. "I'm just asking if you're heading somewhere else afterward."I swallowed. "What? No, I-""Child," he interrupted me then got on
EVANORA'S POVI didn't need to wait for much longer before I spotted him walking towards our spot, looking as dashing as ever. I immediately rose to my feet, my gaze stretching to meet his as I smiled. I returned the smile and as I did, but it was a sad smile. I watched him walk toward me with even quicker steps. As he was only a few meters away from me, he stretched his arms to pull me closer to him, getting rid of the distance between us with a hug."Evanora," he kissed my hair as he hugged me tightly. "I was so worried."I had about a dozen questions but instead, remained silent for the meanwhile, hugging him back and feeling the comfort of his arms. We remained in that position for a while before pulling away, his hands leaving my waist to cup my face.He looked directly into my eyes and I could see the worry he spoke about in them. He looked genuinely worried as he stared at me, making me feel delicate and precious."Are you okay?" I let out. "Did something happen?"In response
EVANORA'S POV"Do you have any idea how beautiful you are?"I snuggled closer to Blade and nodded. "Mhm mhm. You've told me at least a dozen times today."For like the dozenth time too, he kissed my forehead and replied. "You can't blame me. You really are beautiful."I giggled and wrapped my arms around him, feeling comfortable in the warmth as his arms sat comfortably around my waist. His fingers trailed my skin and brushed strands of my hair away while he showered my head and face with kisses.Wrapped around his arms felt so comforting I didn't want to get up.Even when I knew time was ticking and that, I needed to be back in the palace before they noticed I was gone.Maybe they might have noticed already considering how long we'd spent together but at least I needed to get back before it got too late.Biting my lip in regret, I wiggled myself out of his arms and sat up. On realizing my movements, he knitted his eyebrows and also sat up, obviously expecting an excuse from me."I ha
BLADE'S POVFive hours to go.Gradually, it turned to four hours more and then roughly three more hours.I paced around my room, anxiously glancing at the clock at intervals. I was going to be meeting Evanora in less than two hours and I literally couldn't wait.My whole day had gone like that. I spent it carrying out my normal Alpha duties with my attention divided the whole time. When she wasn't on my mind, the time was on my mind, and in the end, it drew me back to her.After leaving the pack meeting we had a few minutes ago, I immediately headed to my room to take a shower. I changed into fresh clothes, styled my hair, and resumed counting down the hours till the sunset."Blade."My room door was swung open to reveal Adam. I smiled and waved at him as he strolled in, replying to my smile with an awkward one."You seem to be in a good mood," he sat on my bed, peering at me. "Did something good happen?""No," I shook my head. "Nothing out of the blue.""Compared to you throughout th
EVANORA'S POV"Do you know how to swim?"I raised my head from Blade's chest to look at him. He still had his arms wrapped around my naked body as we sat, eyes looking directly at me. "Swim?""Yes," he nodded. "There's a pool close by so I was wondering if you wanted to swim. Just to feel a little relaxed."I smiled as I nodded in response. "Well, I can swim and I don't mind feeling a bit more relaxed."Though being wrapped around his arms felt comforting enough, I didn't mind going for a swim. I had decided to stay back a little longer so I might just as well enjoy my time to the fullest."Great then," he got up and lifted me as he did, carrying me bridal style. "Let's go then.""Blade!" I almost yelled, feeling his grip tighten around me. "Don't you think we should put our clothes on first?""No," he rubbed my back a little. "The pool isn't far from here so we'll just take a swim and come back here to get our clothes.""No," I held on to his shoulder, burning from embarrassment. "Le
"Princess Evanora."I froze as I heard my name get called. I was referred to as princess only by my father and the people who worked at the l palace.No, no.My breathing doubled and I feared turning to face who called me. I grabbed the hem of my dress, taking deep inhales and exhales at intervals.I had gotten into trouble and I knew it. My palms quickly became damp as I refused to move or even utter a single word in response."Princess Evanora."The voice had become clearer as whoever it was had moved even closer to me. I could literally feel him right behind me and as I shut my eyes, I immediately recognized the voice.My eyes flew open as I turned. I was right. It was him."Matthew," I breathed out, watching him stare at me. He was dressed differently and he looked exactly like the guards I'd spotted patrolling the woods."Princess Evanora," he repeated, this time with a light bow. "What are you doing here?""H-how are y-you here?" I tried to say but it came out in a stammer. "W-w
EVANORA'S POVI woke up the following morning a bit later than usual. After managing to get to my room the previous night without my dad seeing or stepping on me, I skipped dinner and went straight to bed.I was able to have a fairly sound sleep despite the worries on my mind. Sleep also surprisingly came easy to me as a few minutes after curling on my bed, I completely shut down.Now, morning, I was up and getting ready for my day's activities. I spent longer than usual in the shower, spent another considerably long amount of time drying my hair, and finally chose what to wear.I went with a plain t-shirt and black jeans. I braided my hair in place, applied my lip balm, and stepped out of my room to head to the dining for breakfast.Having skipped dinner the previous night, it was only going to seem suspicious to skip breakfast again. It was suspicious enough for my dad to not come to my room to ask me why I skipped dinner or at least, send a maid to check up on me.I stopped in my t