Novels by Mercy Lance

CHAPTER 70: HER ESCAPE Bronze slammed the door behind him so hard that the wooden frame trembled.The sound rolled through the quiet room and disappeared into the thick stone walls of his private chambers. Outside, the kingdom was settling into the cold silence of the night. A pale moon hung above the lone house who stood far from others, its light spilling through the narrow windows and painting silver lines across the floor.Lyra stood beside one of those windows with her arms folded tightly across her chest.She had been watching the eastern road.Waiting and Hoping.Praying that the messenger she had sent would return before dawn.But the moment her father entered, she knew something had gone wrong.His face was pale, and his breathing was uneven. The confidence he usually wore like armor had vanished. He looked older than he had that morning, as though the weight of the entire kingdom had suddenly settled upon his shoulders.For several seconds, neither of them spoke.Then Bronz

CHAPTER 69: CRAZY GIRLCaden was rooted on his feet but his wolf pushed him closer until he got to where Piper stood. He raised his shaking hands trying his best to hold himself and hold his wolf in place, letting his wolf take over wouldn't be fun right now.He touched Piper's cheek and he felt the tingles all over his body, same did Piper.They kept caressing each other's skin for as long as they could remember, Caden suddenly pulled Piper closer and locked his lips with hers.His wolf jumped around repeating the word mate, mate, mate in his mind. Piper had completely lost her senses as she clinged to Caden giving her life for this kiss she had craved since forever, this was like a dream come true, for once the moon goddess has done right with this mate thing.Suddenly Caden broke the kiss, they both heaved, taking in as much breath to fill their lungs from the long absence.Piper was so shy she didn't know what to say as Caden stared at her like his world was in her eyes.“So you

CHAPTER 68: MATE!!It was night and the trio had prepared everything for their sleepover, they hung balloons of different colours, arranged plates and trays of different pastries and drinks. Hazel's chambers looked colourful and beautiful. They were now in the closet choosing a gown for Piper. “I think this red will look good on her,” Hazel said, pushing it close to Piper. “Uh uhhh I don't think so.” “ Don't you have anything pink, pink gown will look absolutely perfect on her.” May suggested.“I've never worn a pink gown so I don't even know if it's here.” Hazel said, sighing.“Alpha bought you all colours and in different kinds except the designer didn't do as ordered.” Piper said.“Okay then, let's check again.” Haxel said beckoning on them all to come closer so they could find it faster.“They all searched and searched, pulling clothes out to the ground and arranging them back again. “I found one!!” May and Piper said in unison.“Wow, that's two now, let's see which would be bet

CHAPTER 67: MEETING WITH THE ELDERS Arden was in his study, finalizing some files and letter he was planning on sending to the king of the northern kingdom.Caden was busy arranging files in the shelves he felt was becoming too full, while Gaius sat down drinking tea as usual, reading something and laughing crazily to it.“Gaius get your ass out of that chair and pack up this documents, go to the post office and send them to the northern kingdom, tell that old man to send a special person to deliver it and inform the king we mean no harm, I don't want any complications, I can't be handling two impending wars at the same time.” He said pushing the files towards Gaius. Caden finished arranging the files and heaved a sigh of relief. “I'm off to have a bath and prepare for your meeting with those stupid elders, I will be back shortly.” He said picking up his belongings and heading for the door. Gaius got up too, picking up the files and heading for the door. “Wait for me bro.”“We're

CHAPTER 66: PRE BIRTHDAY The trio had finished their meal after Arden and his entourage had left to settle some issues.“So where do we go now and what do we do?” Hazel asked, thinking.“Why don't we go to the training ground and I get to teach Piper some skills, she will choose which to learn.“Yes, I would love that but I was also thinking about a girls night, tomorrow is my birthday y'all.” She said squealing in excitement. “And I'll be twenty and if by luck I get to meet my mate.” She stood up and danced with joy.“Ohh yes, a girls night it is, and Piper you get to take any of my dresses since we couldn't get you any the other day and so you could look beautiful and astonishing for you mate if you meet him tomorrow.”They all squealed in joy, dancing and shouting In the dining hall, even as the maid packed and cleaned the dining table, they didn't mind. They hurried out heading to the training field. They got there and walked around, deciding what to use and what really would

CHAPTER 65: A CHAOTIC BREAKFAST The birds were singing melodiously in Hazel's window, she had tried covering her ears with her pillows but it seemed they were hellbent to wake her up. She slowly and lazily stood up,. walking towards the window, she drew the curtains open and blinked to adjust her eyes to the bright light. “Good morning Akira,” She greeted her wolf with a smile. She wagged her tail in response as she was still resting. “I feel today is going to be a great day, I just feel it in me.”“I feel so too, the air looks lighter and the world even.” Akira replied. She moved to the bathroom picking up her toothbrush, she brushed her teeth humming as she did that. She rinsed her mouth off and walked out of the bathroom. She stared at her reflection in the mirror and was about to walk towards the closet when Piper knocked on the door. “Come in, Piper.” She shouted walking towards the closet.“Morning hazel, you seem so energetic today, have you been up for a long time now?”“