Novels by Hope

Seeing the dangerous glint in the strange man's eyes, Jules's heart began to race. She refused the man again and immediately turn on her heel and began to run. The man chased after her, honking and laughing at her. "Come on pretty lady, why are you running away, I mean no harm I just want us to have some fun." Jules ran faster, adrenaline coursing through her veins as she felt him closing in on her again and again. A scream of fright tore through her lips as she tripped over a her own foot falling to the ground before she could catch herself. The man laughed at her, circling around her with his car on high speed."Help," Jules's cry came out as a whisper followed by a painful groan as she tried to pull herself up and pain shot through her sprained ankle. She should have just waited like the security guard told her or better still remained on Hero's porch. If she'd done that he certainly wasn't going to let her stay outside his house all night. He wasn't that heartless or perhaps he

The weather was already turning gloomy when she reached westernhill. One of the Scotts chauffeur had driven her there. Jules's mind raced as they came to a stop in front of a huge mansion, thought it wasn't as big as the Scotts mansion the exterior design was just as grand and exquisite. "Madam, we've arrived at Master Hero's house," the chauffeur announced as he drove through the driveway. Jules heaved a sigh to calm herself, placing a hand over her pounding heart. 'You're just going there to give him food nothing more,' she continuously reminded herself however when the car came to a halt in front of the mansion, she was tempted to tell the chauffeur to turn the car around. However Emelia had insisted and even begged her so she had no choice but to agree. Hero was a grown man who could take care of himself why was the old madam stressing over his eating habit. Furthermore, if he'd just remained in the mansion Emelia wouldnt've to worry. Perhaps he left because of

Jules eyes widened in shock, a gasp escaping her lips. How did he find out? Was it Hero who told him after telling her to keep it a secret? But then he seemed very serious about keeping that secret until he had some kind of evidence to atleast justify their action. Then who else knew about what happened? "How did you know something happen between us? Who told you?" Jules blurted out, her expression morphing into curiosity. Mr.Harper chuckled then he replied. "So something did happen between both of you. I had my suspicion since both of you were acting suspicious but I wasn't sure until you confirmed it," triumph filled his gaze for a brief moment then disappeared like it was never there. "Sh*t... Jules cursed under her breath giving her fake husband an awkward smile. She couldn't deny it now even if she wanted to. "I know you brought me here for another reason and sincerely I didn't mean for something like that to happen. We just got drunk at the party and... and we... W

Hero paused for a second, snatching the file as he turned toward him. He proceeded to open it but paused when he saw Bryan peering at the file with interest. "You can go," Hero dismissed him, walking toward his seat. It wasn't until Bryan's left that Hero opened the file. There were several photos of him and Jules at the party. Including photo of them entering into the same room. The more he looked at the photos the more his scowl deepened. It could ruin their family reputation if people found out that Jules's was his stepmother. However he was more concerned about his relationship with his father. Heaving a sigh, Hero tapped his fingers lightly on his desk as he dialed a number."Mr.scott," a voice came from the other side of the phone. "I want you to track the waiter who served mine as well as Jules Verne's drink at the party report directly to me once you find it," he sets the phone aside once he was done talking heaving another sigh. He couldn't bring himself to work no matter

Even though she didn't want to talk about it, she figured that she wouldn't be able to run away from the fact that something'd happened between them. Stopping on his track, Hero whirled in Jules's direction. "We won't talk about anything_ It was a mistake that wasn't supposed to happen and I regretted it," his gaze darkened as he retorted in a stern tone then he turned around and walked away hastily. Jules watched his retreating figure, feeling extremely hurt. He was not wrong to feel that way especially as he thought she was married to his father. Perhaps if she told him the truth... Jules quickly shrugged the thought. She'd made a deal with Mr Harper she couldn't break that deal even though she was feeling a certain type of way toward his son. Heaving a sigh, Jules returned her mom's ward. 'If he didn't come to talk about the matter, why did he come in first place?' She said to her, still feeling hurt. Glancing in Jules's direction, Julia smiled but it was immediate

"Father, I have something important to discuss with you_ it's about Jules and me," Hero announced, however, he was cut off by his grandmother, as she walked into the room."Hero, you are back? But where is Jules?" She asked, giving him a curious look."Is she not back?" He retorted, knitting his brow in question. 'But I asked Benson to send her to the airport.'Hero's attention was now diverted to something else, forgetting about what he wanted to discuss with his father.However, Mr.Harper's thoughts were filled with what his son wanted to discuss. 'Could it be about what happened in N-city? Did something really happen between miss Verne and him like the paparazzi suggested?'Many thoughts ran through Mr.Harper's mind, and he completely zoned out from his mother and son's discussion. Instead, his lips subconsciously curved into a smirk.Hero, on the other hand, took his phone to put a cut across to the chauffeur. Whilst Emelia stares at him in disbelief. "Don't tell me you don't know

As the battle went on, Myla and king Luther made their way to Everton. King Luther left twenty thousand men, to battle Carl's men at the border, taking the remaining thirty thousand as they headed to the palace. As they reached Everton, the alarm bell sounded, alerting Zara that the enemy was at their doorstep. "My queen! You're with child, please be careful," Jerald warned, and Zara gave a light smile, before saying, "I will." ... King Luther and Myla made plans to distract Zara. "Myla, you'll take ten thousand men through the secret passage, while I use the remaining twenty thousand to attack queen Zara." Myla nodded. "Alright, father!" Soon the war started and King Luther's men fought Zara's men...king Luther had to admit that Zara was the most beautiful and courageous woman he had ever seen. The way she fought with so much grace and confidence, amongst men, slaying the enemy that came her way... ... "My queen, the war has begun, it's time to leave," Ariel muttered, and

"Your majesty, we are under attack," a guard yelled, making King Alan's eyes widen in shock. Although he wasn't scared for himself, he was scared for his nation and the people. "Lyarra, I need you to take all the old men, women, and children, to the secret room," he tells queen Lyarra. She nodded in disagreement. "No Alan, I want to stay and fight alongside you." King Alan sighed. "Lyarra, I know you want to fight, but right now, the safety of the women and children is more important. And It is your duty to protect them." "Okay, I'll do that. But please be safe," queen Lyarra replied. King Alan nodded, before turning around to leave. Although they were taken by surprise, he was not going to let them win. King Alan put on his battle armor, taking his weapon. The good thing was that king Darian and his men had not bridged Azrael's wall. Due to their strong defense. Azrael was always defended by special night guards, in case of a surprise attack like this one. But their defense wa

ZARA'S POVI gasped, giving Lia a surprised look. "I wonder where she has been all this while!" I muttered, and Lia nodded."I also wonder the same. Don't you think it's suspicious," Lia retorted and I chuckled."Lia you always find everyone suspicious. Remember, Myla is our friend, so we shouldn't jump to a conclusion and start suspecting her.""If you say so Zara," Lia said with an eye roll."Take me to Myla," I said, and followed her as she lead the way.When we got to the hallway, I spotted Myla standing by a pillar, glancing around curiously. When her gaze landed on me, she smiled."Queen Zara!" She called, running toward me."Where have you been Myla?" I asked immediately she got to where I was."Zara, I was so scared when you and Lia disappeared from the palace, so I also left going in search of you. I recently found out that you've returned, so I came back," Myla explained.I smiled, giving her a light knock on her head. "Silly girl, why would you go out to look for us

CARL'S POV"My king, it's lady Gwen," Jerald answered, and I looked at him in disbelief."What did you say?" I asked, to be sure I wasn't hearing things.Jerald sighed. "Your Majesty, you might find it hard to believe. But the person behind queen Zara's poisoning is Lady Gwen," he muttered.I was gobsmacked. No, I didn't even want to believe it. There's no way Gwen would do such a thing. Seeing my doubtful expression, Jerald said, "Your majesty, I investigated this matter thoroughly, because even I didn't believe. The first time when we interrogated Lilith, I suspected that she was hiding something, so I interrogated her again. At first, she was reluctant to tell me because she was scared. but after much persuasion and assurance that I'd protect her, she opened up. She told me that the voice of the person who gave the servant girl the concoction sounded like Gwen. She also said, the lady(Gwen) gave the servant strict instructions not to tell Zara it was from her, knowing t

ONE WEEK LATER The past week has been peaceful for Carl and Zara as Nadia's endless schemes and plots to separate them always fail. Although her plans fail, Nadia didn't stop scheming and attacking. instead, she became more violent and frequent with her attacks, but somehow Gage always anticipated her movements and stopped them from happening. On the other hand, King Alan and King Neil returned to their Nations after Zara's return, making Nadia feel alone and insecure. She felt like someone was watching her every movement but she couldn't wrap her head around who it was. Also because bad things have been happening to her. Like finding snakes or insects in her room, and also seeing Gwen's ghost. People were starting to think that she was going insane and was unfit to be a queen. Meanwhile, Zara and Lia couldn't solve the mystery of Myla's sudden disappearance. They were extremely worried that something might have happened to her. Zara even insisted that Carl send some soldiers in s

"It's queen Zara," the person yelled, pointing toward her direction, and everyone gasped, twirling in the direction the person pointed. They were all gobsmacked. They couldn't believe their eyes. "Is it an imagination or is queen Zara right in front of us?" "Zara!" Carl and king Alan called at the same time, striding toward her. "Father, Carl," Zara also called, climbing down from her horse to go meet them. Once they got to where she is, King Alan embraced his daughter, with teary eyes. "Zara, where were you? we all taught something happened to you," king Alan said. Zara pulled away from the hug, giving her father a sad smile, "I'm sorry, I made you all worry, but I swear that it wasn't intentional," Zara replied. King Alan nodded. He wanted to ask Zara her reason for going missing for several days, but he decided against it, once he saw the impatient look Carl was giving him. He decided to give the husband and wife time to talk. King Alan stepped aside, leaving the way for Carl

ALISTER'S POVMy eyes gleamed in excitement when Light loosened her hair, letting it fall freely down her shoulders. She looked like a beautiful goddess, wearing a knee-length black night dress with her hair down like that. And the way her slender fingers combed her hair with her eyes closed while bobbing her head was another sight to behold. Does she know what she's doing right now? Is she trying to seduce me?The thought got me excited, and I leaned my back further into the chair, biting my lips as I watched her take slow strides toward me."Yes, I know how to please you," she repeated, but this time in a low tone.Wow, who knew this spooky concubine of mine could seduce me even without trying hard? I was already thinking about all the things I could do to her. Dirty things.I watched her as she walked past me to the bed, climbing onto it, before gesturing at me to come.Excitement filled me instantly and I quickly obliged, going to sit beside her on the bed. I've neve

LIGHT'S POV"Light where have you been?" My eyes widened when Alister picked me up by my collar, his curious gaze roamed over my body and I stare blankly at him, not sure how to answer his question. Although he was asking where I was, his eyes were saying something else. It held both disbelief and question just like everyone else.I knew they were wondering how I survived after disappearing for two days. how did a human like me survive the dangerous forest?However, even I didn't have answers to those questions. I was just as mystified as them, with many questions running through my mind as I thought back to the scene back in the forest.Those wide wolves didn't hurt me, they just watched me walk by like some force was compelling them. And as for how I found my way back to the pack house, that was another mystery. I just found myself back at the house after walking for many hours. It was as though I already knew the routes, and finding my way wasn't hard even though, that

ALISTER'S POVIt's been two days and the tournament was almost over, however, there was still no sign of that light, after she ran out of the arena. Could something have happened to her? I stared at the particular spot in the arena, the spot where she was last seen, and no matter, how much I told myself, that I didn't care if she lived or died, there was still this feeling of restlessness that plagued me. And I knew it wasn't because of the bet I made with alpha Greg,No! It was much more than that. It was a kind of feeling that frightened me, a feeling considered a weakness and detrimental to someone like me.Could it be that Light cast some kind of spell on me?If not, why were my thoughts constantly invaded by such a spooky little human like her when it's only been a few weeks since I met her?Huh! How ironic! I laughed out loud at the thought, completely ignorant of both the people around me and the ongoing tournament."Alpha, are you okay?" Raven's voice echoed inside my

ALISTER'S POVMy eyes were focused on just one, among the hundreds of people that were participating in the tournament. You could easily spot her amongst the crowd because she was the smallest, most Eeriest, and timid looking among them. One would even wonder why someone like her was participating in the tournament, and just like most, if not all the audience at the arena were sure that she would be the first one to die, after all, she was human.However, one of the things I've learned was never to underestimate anyone."I bet my hundred dollars that miss spooky wouldn't survive this," Raven spouted his nonsense just like always. Smack...Mahira's hand landed on his head "Shut up Raven, Light is going to survive this you'd see."Humph... Raven scoffed, rolling his eyes. "Denial is a bitch, I bet you one thousand dollars that she wouldn't make it out alive.""And I bet all your savings that she would come out alive," Mahira countered.Their noise was beginning to annoy not

LIGHT'S POV"It's just the two of us in this forest, anything can happen. Nasty things," he thug a strand of hair behind my ears, whispering seductively.I could feel my heart beating hard and fast against my chest, however, I didn't back off. Rather, there was this newfound courage as I stare right into his eyes, biting my lips seductively."You're right, it's just the two of us. Nasty things could happen but can you handle it," I retorted in a whisper, before curving my lips into a mischievous smirk.Alister chuckled, staring at me in both amazement and some other emotion that I couldn't fathom. "If you play with fire Light, you are bound to get burnt. Stop playing with fire," he retorted, turning on his heels."Come, it's not safe out here alone," he quickly added without turning back. "Wait," I yelled, making him halt his movement. "What is it?" He swerved in my direction, staring keenly at me as he spoke."I want to walk in front of you, I can't walk behind while you'r

Alister looked taken aback, before turning to me with a dangerous glare. "What is she talking about? Do you intend to participate in the tournament?"I could tell he was angry by the tone of his voice and I remained mum for a while before altering a "Yes."Although Alister's face was unreadable, his overbearing aura exploded. Every trace of playfulness had vanished like it was never there."You will not participate in the tournament," his voice was calm yet stern as he spoke, leaving no room for argument, however, something in me could not accept that."Why?" My voice was loud as I spoke. "Is it because you all think humans are weak? Well then, that's the reason I have to participate in the tournament, to prove you wrong."I was angry because not just this Lucia girl, but Alister also underestimated me. I hated it when they did that.Slowly, Alister turned to face me again, still wearing the same expressionless look. "And do you know how dangerous the tournament is? You could lose y

Meanwhile, Zane wakes up to find himself in a strange room, and without his mother. 'Where am I?' He pondered, glancing around the room until his gaze landed on Carl, who stared at him with his face devoid of any emotion.Zane instantly recalled that he came to Carl's chamber last night to inquire about his discussion with his mother, but found his golden mask instead of him.Realizing that, Zane tilts his gaze back to the gold mask in his hands, then to Carl, whose face was covered with a cloth. 'If only I didn't sleep off, I would have seen the Neela King's face, however, it's impossible now,' Zane thought.Although he was keen on asking Carl his questions, it was daybreak and he didn't want his mother to worry, so he decided to forget about it and leave instead.Zane climbed out of the bed, scurrying toward the door without glancing at Carl or saying anything to him. However, Carl quickly blocked his path, while looking stunned. He was stunned to see the little boy leaving without

After what felt like ages, Carl decides to step back into his chamber, however, he was met with a surprise. He saw a little figure on his bed, sound asleep. To say he was stunned was an understatement. Carl didn't know how to react he was utterly confused. 'Who is the child and how did he get in, when I locked the door,' Carl mulled, taking slow strides toward the bed.As the little boy's back was turned to him, he couldn't see his face, until he went to the other side of the bed.Zane! Carl muttered, in disbelief. He had expected a random child, not Zara's son. What could Zara's son be doing in his chamber? That to sleeping on his bed by this time of the night. Where is his mother?Many questions, were starting to run through Carl's mind, as he stared at the little boy, and again the incident he fought so hard to forget for the time being came flooding back into his mind.He had gone to the balcony to get fresh and take in the view of Morana, maybe that would help him forget Zara. A

Zara felt restless as she shuffled back to the banquet hall. She tried to fathom why the Neela king was so interested in knowing whether she loved her late husband, however, she couldn't wrap her head around it, so she settled that King Luther had probably sent him. After all, he was in a friendly relationship with him. Zara couldn't take the risk of King Luther finding out that she was very much in love with her late husband. No, she just couldn't.However, for some reason, she was extremely guilty. She felt like she was betraying her husband by saying she didn't ever love him. It pained her heart.As she walked into the banquet hall, Zane immediately came to meet his mother. "Mother, why did the masked king ask to see you? what did you two talk about?" He asked, staring at his mother curiously.Zara crouched to his size. "Zane, it was nothing important," she tells him. However, Zane knew it was a lie. It had to be something important or the masked king wouldn't ask to see his moth

Zara persuaded her son into letting her go to the garden, before leaving. As she got near the garden, a nervous feeling surged through her. And she kept wondering what the Neela king wanted to discuss with her. It's not like they knew each other so what did he want to discuss?Meanwhile, Carl paced around the garden as he waited for Zara. By now he was starting to get impatient. 'Zara, where are you?' He prayed that her son or someone else did not stop her from coming to him, because he didn't know when he would get an opportunity like this one.As he was still deep in thoughts, Zara walked into the garden, taking a quick glance around, before sauntering toward him."King Ryker, what did you want to discuss?" She asked immediately she got to where he was.Carl was overjoyed and almost pulled her into his arms. However, with much effort, he restrained himself. Now, that she was standing in front of him, Carl felt myriads of emotions as he stared at her. Love, pain, anger, guilt."Zara

Zara gasped in disbelief and her eyes widen in shock. So her intuition of Zane poisoning the food was right, but how did he manage to do it? she wondered how her son was able to pull such a stunt. He was just a child yet, he was fearless and daring. Right now there was nothing she could do as they would be in trouble if King Luther or anyone were to find out, so she remained quiet and watched them. "Mother, you don't have to worry, they won't die but they will be humiliated," Zane whispered to ease his mother's tension. However, that did not stop Zara from worrying. She silently prayed that no one would find out about what Zane did, so they would be safe. Zane, on the other hand, was not the least bit worried about the repercussion of his actions, all he cared about was his justice. Justice for the unfair and brutal way his mother was treated. ... Soon, King Luther implored everyone to eat and enjoy themselves. He was oblivious to the fact that his food was spiked. After all, no

At the banquet, Carl sat beside King Luther on his left side with Myla beside him, while Zara sat by his right side with Zane. "King Ryker, it's an honor to have you in Morana_I have to say I was shocked by the news of you taking over Crystal-vile and Nedal(Neela) but now that it's done, I hope we can strengthen our relationship by building a bond. As we are the two strongest kings in mercury, I want us unite_to form an alliance between us," King Luther said proudly. He was sure that the masked king wouldn't be able to refuse his proposal. After all, which king would want to miss the chance of having a wife from a powerful kingdom, such as Morana?He turns to Carl(Ryker) with expectation and asked, "King Ryker, what do you think about my proposal?"Carl scowled as his face was hidden behind a mask, so no one could see his expression. Although he had expected King Luther to propose marriage to him, he didn't expect it to be so soon. Besides, he was not ready to remarry, even though i