Novels by Becky Chikezie

Ariana's POVThe silver light disappeared as suddenly as it had come.I blinked.For a second, I wondered if I had imagined it.My hand flew to my collarbone.The skin felt warm.I rubbed it gently, expecting to find something there.Nothing."What was that?" I asked, looking from one face to another.Nobody answered.Selene stood frozen near the door.She had been glaring at me only moments ago. Now she looked as if she had seen a ghost.Her lips parted, but no words came out.I frowned."Selene?"She didn't even look at me.Her eyes stayed on the place where the light had appeared."No..." she whispered. "It shouldn't be possible."A knot formed in my chest."What shouldn't be possible?"Before she could answer, Kael stepped in front of me.His body blocked me from everyone's view.The change in him caught me off guard.He wasn't angry.He wasn't cold.He looked... concerned.His eyes searched my face as if he was making sure I was still standing."Does it hurt?" he asked quietly.I

ARIANA'S POV.The silence inside Kael Draven's chamber was very heavy,refusing to end even after his words settled between them.My beast refuses to let you go Ariana . Her heartbeat racing against her clothe while his fingers still rested against the side of her neck, it was Warm, Possessive yet Dangerous, Too dangerous .She immediately pulled away from him, creating distance between them again You speak about me like I'm an object that you just found she whispered angrily.Kael watched her carefully, his silver eyes unreadable under the dim light.You are misunderstanding something Ariana ,His deep voice remained calm .Objects can be replaced but you can't be replaced.The intensity in his tone made her stomach tighten.The room suddenly became smallerAriana hated the way his gaze affected her. It was too suffocating Like she being trapped under something massive and wild that could destroy her whenever it wanted. To worsen it, a part of her was beginning to notice him and enjoy h

The massive gates of Shadowcrest Castle opened slowly with a loud sound of metallic groan that echoed through the stormy night.Ariana's breath caught in-between her throat as the royal carriage went forward across the dark stone bridge leading into the kingdom of the shadowcrest.Everything in this new place felt so wrong.Cold black towers stood towards the sky while silver flames burned along the walls without dying beneath the heavy rain. Warriors dressed in dark armor lined both sides of the entrance with their heads bowed respectfully as Kael Draven returned home Yet, despite their loyalty ,Fear still filled their eyes whenever they looked up at him.The carriage finally stopped before the enormous castle entrance and For several seconds, nobody moved Then, Kael stepped out first and The guards immediately bowed down on their knees .Your Majesty! But Kael ignored them completely instead, he moved toward the carriage and walked Towards Ariana, Come let's go in.That word sounded mo

The horse in the royal carriage strode violently through the stormy night and the heavy downpour crashed endlessly against the dark windows.Inside the carriage, it was silent it was only the sound of heartbeat that filled the air and ariana sat down in the corner, her soaked dress hugging her uncomfortably while her shaky fingers tightened around themselves.Across her, Kael was sitting calm and terrifying as if the storm outside obeyed him. His gaze fixed on Ariana . While the dim lantern above their heads showed dangerous shadows across his sharp features. His silver eyes glowed faintly every few seconds, reminding Ariana that under the composed king ,was someone more than a monster that sat and he has been watching Her closely.You keep staring Ariana finally found her voice and whispered, unable to bear the silence anymore.Kael leaned back slightly against the black leather seat. You keep breathing like prey that's ready to be devoured.Her jaw tightened instantly.Maybe because

ARIANA'S POV:Ariana stood at a spot as she was lost in thought beside the broken window of the house in Ashtorn Pack and her fingers trembling around the tray that she is carrying. Laughter filled everywhere from downstairs while the servants prepared for tonight's gathering . Rain poured down heavily over Ashthorn Pack like the sky itself mourned Ariana Vale's fate.Ariana!Her stepmother's sharp voice came through the hallway jotting Ariana back to reality And she hurried downstairs immediately almost falling down Yes, Luna.You're late again The older woman slapped the tray away from her hands in anger making Glass to shatter across the floor. You are a Useless girl! Ariana lowered her eyes She was used to yelling and humiliation because In Ashtorn Pack, a wolfless girl was treated worse than dirt itself Especially her.You will serve the guests tonight her stepmother continued coldly and try not to embarrass this family for onceBefore Ariana could answer, the large doors of th