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Chapter 96: A Hard Pill
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Iris POVAmber's head tumbled to the ground, blood spurting out of her oesophagus. Ludovic stood speechless. I didn't know him so well, at least, not so much in person, but the last memory I had of him was behind the counter at Amber's motel. He and Amber were inseparable. The way Amber enthusiastically stretched his cheeks, and his dramatic protest flooded my mind.One would have thought they were related, because they never stopped showing how much they cared for each other. I remembered that was when I started liking him. Her motherly warmth, was the first thing about her that endeared me to her. She never saw me as a stranger- the first person in a long time who was human to me the supernatural way.Just like Ludovic, I was lost for the right words to say. I couldn't save her. I felt useless owning such godlike abilities, and yet, I was unable to protect the people I love with it. Lois died because of me- I couldn't heal her, and right in front of me, I watched Monica decapitate
Two Kingdoms, One Mate Chapter 98: A salve for the Loss
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Two Kingdoms, One Mate Chapter 99: The Thirst
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Ludovic's POVThe funeral took place around a lawn beside the royal grave yard, two kilometers east of the castle. Foldable plastic chairs were arranged in two rows of five columns each behind an open coffin. I couldn't bear to look into the coffin. With shivering hands, I sat between father and Iris, fighting the tears burning my socket as the blond violinist with red blazing lips, dressed in a simple white tee and a tight fitting black jeans, played a soft music that reminded me of her. She played mother's favorite song, China Roses, by Enya. Father must have chosen that piece, and I knew why.I remember the way her smile lights up her summer skin whenever she played the violin; she was good at a lot things. She knew just the right tune to string to lull me to sleep when I fell ill with recurring migraines. Before I shifted for the first time at fifteen, before Odin growled for the first time inside me, I used to come down with blithing migraine.Some nights, it would seem as thoug
Two Kingdoms, One Mate Chapter 101: Summer Drips
Gustav's POVThe last seven days of my life was like a joke to me. Nothing made sense to me the way they used to. Mother was gone, and Iris had chosen the bastard over me. If she thought they had the upper hand over me, she can eat my shit right out of my fucking butt. Fuck the Lycans! Fuck her clans! Fuck everybody! "Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!" I smashed the glass of Bourbon against the wall in my office, growling in a spit of rage.Iris was laughing at me. Ludovic was laughing at me. They were probably fucking each other by now, telling each other how they made a fool out of me. My hands knotted into white fists, grey furs sprouting out of my arms, canines lengthening. Blood was in a fit of rage, and so was I. The revenge was mutual. "I'll wipe that smirk off your fucking faces," I said aloud. "Both of you should watch your fucking backs from now henceforth."The door flung open. "I heard the sound of something breaking. Thought I should check to see if you needed my help with something."
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Monica's POV"They're here?" I jumped at the shirt lying a feet away from me, hauling it over me, wiping the remnants of cum and spittle splattered around my chin. The rap came again, louder than the first. "Just a moment." Gustav answered, keeping his tone casual, as he pulled up his pants, buckling the belt. I ran my fingers over my hair, moving closer to the vent pouring down cool air. The air dried up the glitters of sweat on my face, y heart pounding beneath my chest."Keep your fucking heart beat calm," Gustav whispered with a furrow. "They'll know something is off, if your heart keeps grinding like a mill.""You know it's not easy," I mouthed, returning the furrow with a scowl of my own. "Wipe the sweat on your head quickly, and mind the mole on your nose before pointing at mine."He fished out the handkerchief in his back pocket, swiping at his forehead and neck hastily. He sauntered behind the desk, tampering with the well arranged files on the red oak. "Sit." He pointed at
Two Kingdoms, One Mate Chapter 103: Amber's Rites
Ludovic's POVI was aware that Iris had been through the thickest of hell; the gloomiest of the flames. I couldn't help but notice the negative energy flowing out of her, despite my assurance to her that I'd protect her. Her wolf was strong, stronger than mine, I knew that too; yet, her mind was frail with paranoia.All through the rest of the sunset, I couldn't concentrate on the funeral. I locked my fingers in hers, giving her the strength to trust me. She leaned her head on my shoulder, tightening the grip on my hand, brushing her thumb on the back of my palm. My wolf yearned to wrap his arms around his mate; to assure her that we were ever ready to lay out lives for her. Father and I, together with Iris and Klein, as well as the rest of the mourners, circled round the grave, as we watched the coffin dipped into the grave. A few tears were shed, while most had a frown of pity on them, shaking their heads. I made up my mind to announce the mating ceremony to the pack and make her
Two Kingdoms, One Mate Chapter 104: For Father's Sake
Ludovic's POVMother, Iris, Amber, and now, father? What the hell is happening? Snuggled underneath the comforter in his bedroom, Klein, Iris and I waited on him, checking up on him for three consecutive days. Klein said some jargons my head was too full to contain, but some of the words I could make out seemed like he was hibernating... somehow.At night, I excused Klein to rest. He needed to catch up on sleep himself. We may be supernaturals, but like humans, we need our beauty sleep. Iris clung unto me like a climbing plant assaulting a fence. She stayed with me, all through the nights, bringing me food from the kitchen, and warmth with her hugs. I was grateful for her presence in my life, but not the food. It tasted bland on my tongue. Two spoons and few more, and I was full. "You should rest, My Lord." Klein patted me on the shoulder, "The pack needs their king." "My father needs me. He needs his son." I answered, my eyes on father's chest rising and falling beneath the sheet.
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