Chapter: Chapter 25: Surprise Claudia I wanted to ask him last night about this surprise, but I was too tired to draw up words from inside me. I had always been the one there, doing the things I could for him. It was his weakness, I was used to. I wasn't used to this possessive man, that claimed me at every chance he got. I was new to this side of him, and I couldn't say I hated it. I gulped, thinking of all the times I had been met with possessive men. My father was one, I hated it because he was a cruel man. He lived his other daughters more than me because I was the daughter of a woman whom he had taken in as a slave. Then here, I was comfortable, but then not so much. Everyone seemed to know a lot more than I do, couldn't help but feel worthless. Before Marcellus, went to his meeting. I gave him details about what happened at the citadel. He replied with short nods and sighs, while he was distracted by my body. I loved that bi was his, holding on to the claim he had on me last night, it felt really nice t
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Chapter: Chapter 24: Deep Inside Me Claudia “You do know you are postponing the inevitable, right?” His words were selected, and I couldn't help but feel the heat as he spoke. “We can't find a solution.” He shook his head. “I have given up funding a solution for a while now. A while, long before I met you.” I was feeling better, and I sat up as he rolled off the loved and started pacing. That's what he does, when there was a dilemma in his thoughts, he paced. I couldn't stand the sound of his flops against the marble. “Well, we can't.” I paused, “are you pissed that I actually found a way to give you more time.”“I have one question, Claudia. Did you do it for you or for me?” I swallowed. The words hung in my throat before going back down, I traced my fingers along the lines of the fluffy blanket. My eyes went down, staring at those fingers, which was a better sight than his bitter eyes. “I understand your reasons, but do you want to know why I wasn't looking to find a solution for the curse?” He began. “Because th
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-23
Chapter: Chapter 23: Her True Self Claudia “Moon of my life”“Little moon”Those words echoed in his voice over and over. I blinked my eyes open, hoping to be in the filled with the foul stench of blood, the dark ceilings, haunted gates. Cages. “I'm not a witch!, I'm not. Marcel.” I fought the memory as the voice became louder in my head. I have been scorned for doing something right and been blessed with something I didn't yet understand. I dug the memory at the back of my mind as the fire in my veins become only stronger. “Ssssh, I'm here now.” I finally opened my eyes as the sweet scent of sandalwood enveloped my breath. His warm arms wrapped around me like a preserved gift he would rather not get hurt. “Marcel.” I whispered. “You are here. I thought I was going to be alone again.”He kissed my forehead. “You can't be alone, even if you'd like to. I would always be chasing your shadows.”“Are you okay?” I asked him. Funny, how that question should be directed at me. I was slain by his family didn't know who in p
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-22
Chapter: Chapter 22: His Brother's Command Marcellus, The Darkness still haunted me. I had known for weeks that something was brewing, but I didn't think it would involve bringing me back from the dead. When I was twenty-five , the death scare came until it didn't. I had five extra years. Now, I don't know how long I had, but I knew it had everything to do with Claudia. When darkness took over, it felt cold for a bit. Haunting. I regretted sending her away. I didn't want her to watch me burn myself into nothingness. That was a task I had given myself, to watch myself fade before my eyes, no regrets, just emptiness. Then, regret came. Just one.Her. “Tell me what happened?” I questioned Nate as he looked at me casually, still in awe that I was still standing. “I already explained.” He began." We arrived at the citadel, the monk only let her in. I was outside waiting for her the entire time. She apparently summoned the goddess. Well, I wouldn't know, the only proof that she was being truthful is that you are alive."I sighe
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-21
Chapter: Chapter 21: Awakened From The DeadClaudia The thought of being late overwhelmed me. That I might not be able to save him as I would have wanted, creeped into my bones. I stared at the moon goddess, whose silver hair was just like mine. Her eyes were like winter storm, just like mine. Her overflowing, black dress, danced around as she moved around the center of the open ground that she was summoned in, tears filled my eyes. "He can't be dead." I croaked as my eyes didn't wage hers."Please don't cry. He isn't dead yet but he soul wanders around heaven's keep. So what can I do for you?" I wanted to ask about a lot of things, things that I was yet to understand. I had lived as a slave all my life and yet, it felt like I was locked away from the wonders of the world we lived in. I summoned the moon goddess and yet the only request that didn't leave my mind was..."He is cursed and I want to save him.""The time for saving him hasn't come yet. You still have a long journey ahead, full of thorns and roses. And I am giving
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-20
Chapter: Chapter 20: The Citadel Claudia "I am not going to leave you." My voice cracked, I felt my lower lips trembled. He had no right to demand that from me not after the night that we had. Not after everything that we have fought through to get here. I didn't want to leave him alone to die, to give in. I could see how tired he was, and he might want peace but the pain coming from the bond was entirely much. My lips parted, about to speak. I heard footsteps as they stopped at the entrance. It was Nate and Cassius. "Take her out of here. I don't want to see her." Marcellus ordered them, the shock in their eyes meant nothing to Marcellus. His expression was stern, looking away. Their legs were still fixed in one place. Marcellus glared at them, his eyes turned bloodshot, the small dark veins under his eyes were like tattooed under his eyes. "I said take her out of here!" He growled. I bet anyone outside the estate could hear him, the thunderous growl sent chills up in my spine. I wanted nothing more than to be wit
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