Novel-novel oleh Lorelei

Elena I heaved a deep sigh as I exited the car with my grandfather and headed toward the Royal’s luxurious restaurant. Christian’s grandfather had sent out the invitations days before the wedding. Yes, that was right. Christian and I were getting married in just a few days. There was no need for this dinner, but Christian’s grandfather insisted it was a good way for both families to bond before the wedding. We were led to the private dining hall, where a long table was dressed in crisp white linens and sparkling crystal glasses. I rubbed my hands together as I approached the table set for the family. Since it was a private family event, no reporters were lurking around. Aside from the family members, the only people present were the chefs and restaurant staff. “Nervous?” my grandfather asked, standing beside me. I nodded but said nothing because my heart was racing about what to expect during the dinner. There were people I wished I did not have to see until the wedding, but th

~Ariana~Today was the day I was supposed to meet Landon, ever since we texted after Elena’s engagement.He had been postponing the meeting until we all got the marriage invitations last night.I had not expected it would come that fast, since the engagement happened a week ago.They were moving fast, and I detested it because that should have been me. My marriage, and Elena decided to steal it away from me, but as long as I had the backing that I needed, the marriage was never going to happen.I would make sure of that.The restaurant we had picked was at the center of the city to draw attention to us because it was part of the plan.Ever since Elena announced the wedding dates, it had been the talk of the town and had been trending for days on all social platforms, and what made it more memorable was her little stunt days ago.“Brain tumor?” That was my reaction when I had seen it trending on the news.I knew that it was her trying to gain attention from the public and shine because

~Christian~ When I returned, Elena wasn’t on the couch. Instead, she was admiring a piece of artwork on the wall. It was a portrait of a blue rose set against a dark background.“Hey,” I said, announcing my presence.She turned to look at me and smiled. “I’m sorry, I just couldn’t stop staring at it, and my curiosity drew me closer. I hope this doesn’t offend you in any way.”“No,” I shook my head. “I’m glad you’re admiring the art because it was painted by my mother.”Her eyes widened, and she turned back to stare at the blue rose. “This is so beautiful.”I nodded as I stood behind her. “This isn’t the only painting she made. A few were sold, and I’ve been trying to find them for years, but they’re still nowhere in sight.”“Did you ever ask your grandfather?” she asked.“I did, but my grandfather had no idea where her remaining artworks were, and I haven’t been able to find them since.”“I’m sure you’ll find them one day.”“Yes, I hope so because that’s my plan before her death anni

~Christian~ “Who did this to you?” Those were not the words I expected from her when I showed her the room.I had anticipated that she would sympathize with me because, after all, everything that had happened was caused by an unknown enemy I was still trying to identify. However, I didn’t want her pity.I showed her the room to reveal the other side of my life, the side that could either put her in danger or make her regret getting involved with me.There was no escaping my enemy, and the sooner she understood that, the better.“This is my world,” I told her, picking up one of the eyeless teddy bears. “I’ve been receiving these ever since I returned, and I still haven’t figured out who’s sending them.” Elena let out a deep sigh and ran a hand through her hair. Then she turned to me with a questioning look, her eyes settling on the teddy in my hand. “May I see it?”I was shocked that she wasn’t frightened by the sight of the teddy.“Here,” I said, handing it to her.Elena took the t

~Elena~I let out a sigh of relief, raising my arms to wrap them around Christian. His embrace was unexpected, especially after we stepped into his home.Perhaps because of the betrayals I’d endured in my past life, I had braced myself for him to yell at me for keeping secrets, as Owen always did when I hid things from him. But Christian’s reaction surprised me.“Why didn’t you tell me?” he asked again, pulling back from the hug. Gently, he took my hand and led me to the kitchen, pulling out a chair for me at the island.I sat down, offering a faint smile. “Thank you,” I murmured.He said nothing, turning to the fridge. Christian pulled out a bottle of water and a glass from the cupboard, poured me a drink, and handed it to me. “Drink,” he said softly.I furrowed my brows but brought the glass to my lips, sipping without question.I was parched, and he seemed to sense it. I drained the glass and set it on the table. “Thank you,” I said again.“Do you want more?” he asked, but I shook

~Elena~Christian didn’t speak to me as we left the hospital. The silence in the car was heavy, and even when I tried to start a conversation, he turned on the radio, pretending not to hear me.As “All or Nothing” by Westlife played, I sank back into the car seat and stared out the window, gazing at nothing in particular.Tears streamed down my face as I thought about how the resets had upended my life.The tumor was gone, according to the doctor’s assurance, but doubt lingered in my mind. I needed to be certain. For my plan to succeed, I had to be in perfect health, and I was determined to fulfill the purpose of my rebirth.The rest of the drive passed in silence. Even though I stopped crying after “All or nothing” ended, tears welled up again when another emotional song began playing.Was this Christian’s way of punishing me? I couldn’t help but wonder why he kept the radio on, letting sad music fill the car.I glanced at him, but his eyes were fixed on the road, his fist gripping t

“Kien, take our daughter and leave this island! We both already knew this was going to happen! Lyrielle has to fulfill her part of her prophecy! You can’t allow her to die here!” my mother said. My father turned toward me and nodded in response. He then looked toward the Finders and threw somethin

I knew that we were not safe, especially if the King of the North had sent them. “Please!” I shouted. “I will go with you. Don’t kill anyone! Let my father go, and I will be whatever you want me to be!” Even though that was not what I wanted, I had to do it because I would rather sacrifice myself th

I placed a hand on my chest as I hid myself behind the door. My heart pounded hard against my chest, and each time I heard a scream from those outside, I jumped in fright. No matter how I tried to cover my ears, I could hear them. It was as if they were begging for my help. “We are not giving up a

~Lyrielle~ My fingers stilled on the fragrant herbs I was collecting when a loud scream sounded from across the field. Before I could figure out what was happening, the villagers who had gathered with me to collect herbs started running toward me. “What is happening!” I demanded from one of the

I stepped forward, the orb’s light blazing through my tunic, casting shadows that danced like specters across the walls. “Try that again,” I said, my voice low, dangerous, each word dripping with the promise of violence, “and I’ll turn you to ash right here.” Lyrielle’s hand brushed my arm, her touc

The arena was a explosion of color and life, a sprawling circle of stone and magic that seemed to hum with the energy of Katula’s heart. The high walls were draped with banners in every shade—crimson, emerald, sapphire—fluttering in the evening breeze, their edges catching the glow of hundreds of la

Both stopped arguing and turned their attention toward Sapphire, who loudly screamed, her face contorted in anger. The table fell silent, and she made the announcement again. “My water just broke!” she shouted, louder this time.Wahaya’s voice echoed in my head. “Help her!” he shouted.“I think the

~ZEPHYR~A Year Later,Sapphire organized a family dinner in honor of Cassandra. According to her, it was what Cassandra would have wanted. Since everyone had been busy with different duties since the coronation, it was the perfect time to gather and have a family dinner.I had thought the dinner wo

I heaved a deep sigh and looked up at the sky, smiling, knowing that Cassandra was watching us and that we had succeeded. ‘’we finally made it to the end, and we won!’’ Zephyr continued. ‘’I am sure that everyone who had lost their lives one way or the other is proud of what we have achieved!’’ he

The announcer’s voice boomed through the arena, and the crowd quieted. ‘’The coronation ceremony is now in session! Let us all stand and sing the Eradon anthem. ‘’ Zephyr grabbed my hand and pulled me up as the slow instrument played, first joined by the crowd's singing. ‘’Oh Eradon, The land of t

~SAPPHIRE~‘’Finally!’’ I muttered to myself as I stared at my reflection, tracing my fingers on the Purple sapphire necklace around my neck down to the beautiful, deep, rich purple dress that hugged my curves perfectly. The full skirt fell in soft folds to the floor, and I felt like a true queen.

They all started crying, murmuring amongst themselves while the Luna queen continued shouting the alpha king’s name. ‘’let the judgment begin!’’ Zephyr shouted. The alpha king was first pulled forward and dragged to the executioner block. His head was placed on the cold, wooden platter, his eyes s

~Axel~ There was no way he was alive. Ian and I had succeeded in killing him, so it didn’t make sense that he was standing before me when he was supposed to be dead. I had used my wind power on him after Ian finished stabbing him, yet here he was. How the hell did he survive all those years? “My

One of the alphas stood up to speak. “Forgive my impudence, Highness, but this is for a better kingdom. We need to ensure the realm doesn’t perish.” “What do you mean?” I raised my voice. “Are you out of your mind?” Ian laughed from his seat and approached me. “I’m sure you saw my letter, dear bro

~Axel~ “If she doesn’t stop using her powers, it will continue to affect her and the baby,” Emma informed me as I laid Tamara on the bed. She groaned, and when I thought she’d wake, she slapped my hand away and curled up like a ball It was cute to see her like that, but I was scared of Emma’s wo

~Tamara~ My eyes fluttered open, and I saw Emma waving her hands over my face. “Hello,” she smiled. “How are you doing?” I groaned, my throat dry. How long had I been asleep? I looked around and the room was unfamiliar, and Axel was nowhere to be seen, as if he’d vanished. “Where am I?” I asked,

~Tamara ~ I stumbled backward, clutching my stomach, my visible bump shifting under my dress as I tried to suppress the bile rising in my throat. In front of me lay the gruesome sight of a freshly carved heart, still dripping with blood. My mind couldn’t grasp the horror. A wave of nausea washed ov

“Not here,” I said softly, indicating we’d discuss the details later. “What’s the situation? How were they killed?” I asked Leonara, gesturing to summon a portal with the ring Emma gave to me. When it shimmered into existence, I grabbed Tamara’s hand and pulled her toward it. “You stay close to me