JoyeI didn't sleep immediately after Kaelan left, I stayed awake battling with my thoughts, trying to make sense of everything that was going on, and how fast it was happening. Mating ceremonies, weddings, sharing rooms. It was becoming a little bit too much for me to assimilate all at once. I mean, I had just met Kaelan a few days ago. Not to mention that I wasn't fully attached to him as a mate. I did feel a pull towards him, but it was a far cry compared to what I felt for Ethan. Slowly, Kaelan was winning me over, but I couldn't neglect the feeling of my wolf. She was adamant and still insisted that Ethan was her mate and not Kaelan. My inner mind had not been at rest since we were claimed by Kaelan. "But you feel a mate bond with him right?" I asked my wolf just to be absolute with everything. "Yes, a weak one," Rainbow replied curtly. I could sense her suppressed disappointment and anger, and I couldn't blame her. Our life took a swift turn, and we were currently caught in it

KaelanI knew a day was far too short for her to make up her mind, but still, I felt disappointed with her body language. It was clear her mind wasn't yet made up, and she clearly wasn't ready to be wedded to me. I felt sad, a bit angry maybe, but not at her. I was angry at myself for not meeting her sooner, but alas the moon goddess knows best. "It's not like I don't want to get married to you, it's just... it's just... I still need a little more t—""It's completely fine," I interjected softly. "You don't have to explain yourself to me, you're free to make your own decisions." I reminded. My cold eyes bore a little heat in them, and that helped to reflect the warmth I felt inside; the burning desire that she never seem to dwindle even in her absence. I was becoming a changed man, and it was all thanks to her. As my eyes met hers, I saw relief in her beady blue eyes. Her once-scared persona was fading, and she was adjusting swiftly to me. Although I loved the sight in her eyes, I

Joye "Do not refer to her as rejected, ever!" Kaelan warned, his dark eyes twinkling with rage.I swallowed the lump in my throat and leaned in closer to Kaelan like a child seeking protection from her mother. I knew without a doubt that these men detested me now. They probably considered me trash and unworthy to be in their midst. That much was evident from their facial expressions and the earlier remark. And now they were being scolded because of an ordinary reject, their hatred towards me now knew no bounds. "For someone who's barely considered an elder, you sure do run your mouth a lot, Homer." Kaelan taunted, his dark gaze focused on the elder whose lips were now sealed in both fear and embarrassment. "From now on you'll address her as Queen, she's my mate and wife-to-be, disrespect of any kind won't be tolerated. Now apologize and accord her the respect she deserves.""Your majesty—""I said apologize!" Kaelan interjected. A heavy pressure descended upon the room and with it c

KaelanThe thick scent of blood filled the air, and with it, the smell of burning flesh. Everything was in ruins and flames engulfed everything around me. The earth was boiling, and the air around was dry, so dry that it was unhealthy for the lungs. Although I was submerged in the midst of all the chaos, I felt no pain. My bare legs walked through the hot burning soil, but I felt no fear, no pain, no emotions whatsoever. It was horrible what was happening, and yet I couldn't find out how and why all this had happened. What had I been doing?!The bones of fallen warriors littered the streets, and the wails of women and children had become the melody of the day. As I walked amidst the chaos I had only one thought in mind; 'Find Joye!' Although my mind was already torn about by everything happening, I still couldn't wander away from the fact that I wasn't with her. If anything happened to her I would never forgive myself. Slowly my pace increased, and in no distant time I was speedin

KaelanYesterday was nothing short of hectic. The heat of the preparations was mostly felt the previous night. But after a successful night, today was finally here, the ball night and possibly our mating ritual.It was evening, barely sundown, but people had already begun flocking in but in mild numbers for now. The event would not properly start until the next three hours. And it would hold until dawn the next day. I had decided to get some rest and be refreshed before the event. But now I was awake, fully rejuvenated, and ready to get the events started.I got down from my bed and took a quick shower before heading over to Joye's room. I didn't need a soothsayer to tell me that she was nervous and probably scared. It was okay for her to be nervous. This was her first major occasion in this kingdom, and she was yet to be fully adapted. Then there was also the problem of her not fitting in, I understood fully the situation she was in, and that was why it was necessary to give her a con