-Present Day-The sun's gleaming rays filtered into Lucian's bedchamber, gently rousing him from his slumber. As he stretched out and sat up in bed, his eyes caught a glimpse of Visenya lying next to him in a deep sleep. Reluctantly, he left the comfort of the bed, picking up his undershorts from wh
Delilah let out a small whimper, her heart hurting for her Lycan who was trying so hard to keep from falling apart. Visenya had avoided it as much as she could, but eventually, she couldn't help but examine her body. Bruises in the shape of handprints covered her wrists, thighs, hips, and breasts. N
Visenya had just finished her hunt and was making her way back to the castle when the piercing screech of a dragon filled the air. Lucian, ever watchful, circled above her, matching her every stride as she hurried back to the castle with increased speed."Oh no..." Delilah gasped. "He's angry.""He'
Visenya's brows furrowed in confusion. "Change my clothing?""Yes, he insisted that all your current attire be discarded, and that you are given new dresses... like the ones that we wear," Emi explained."Why?" Visenya asked, still unable to make sense of any of it."I'm not sure, My Queen. I'm simp
—Twenty-One Years Earlier—Sarai stood outside on the balcony of her bedchamber, sipping her third glass of wine. But even the wine couldn't calm her unsettled mind."You put Visenya to bed early tonight, and you barely touched your dinner," Ezra remarked, joining her on the balcony."Do you blame m
"I had my own matters to attend to. Don't expect me to be trailing your every move," Marienne retorted.“And what things did you have to tend to?” Visenya inquired, her voice tinged with curiosity. “I haven’t seen you since you left my room this morning,” she speculated.“Don’t worry about me and wh
Sarai, Caspian, and Synora sat around the dining table, eating their evening meal. It had become customary for them to sit in silence, consumed by their dreary thoughts."You are getting a lot better in the kitchen, Sarai," Caspian expressed warmly, breaking the silence."Hmm... I'm glad you think s
"As I said, maybe he feels guilty about the other night?" Marienne proposed."Lucian? Feel guilty?" Visenya scoffed at the idea. "The only emotions he seems to know are anger and hatred. Perhaps, he just didn’t like doing that with me... he always tells me how unappealing I am.""And you believe him