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A STRAINED, NO-TOOTH SMILE drew to the corner of Prince Killian's lips as his dazzled gaze moved from the homey interior design of the Blood Moon alpha manor's receiving room to the valuable teapot sets served in front of him.It's been half an hour since they arrived at the said pack's residence area. When he was led to Alpha Xavier's mansion and Venom was apprehended.The prince and his bodyguard had no choice but to toe the line for there appeared to be a misunderstanding that needed to be resolved before taking drastic action. Fortunately, Alpha Xavier showed haste in resolving the eerie situation by inviting Prince Killian over for a cup of tea.The sun would rise from the east in a few hours, but the prince ignored his screaming body, which needed rest, for he could only retire to bed when he finally understood why they had seized Venom like he was a high-profile criminal.The prince leaned forward, sitting up straight inTHE SKY WAS A SAPPHIRE BRINE SPLATTERED WITH FEATHERY WHITE CLOUDS, and the sunbeams radiated brilliantly on the eastern land, particularly the Blood Moon pack, heightening the mood of every shifter prowling around it.The weather was ideal for outdoor activities; ergo Venom organized a new level of combat training for the pack warriors. "Get the fuck up!" Wearing an impassive expression, he barked to his trainees, who were on the ground clutching the parts of their bodies that had been injured during the early brutal activity.He could still recognize the brave shitheads who had attacked him in the forest and brought him to the detention unit. He'd been awake all night thinking about what he could do to those rascals. They must have known better than to mess with an alpha blood. "Fall in!" Venom commanded in a louder and thicker voice, taking gradual strides in front of them.In the blink of an eye, the trainees obtained perfect alignment amidst their affli
WEST CONTINENT (The Palace)THE STACCATO CLACKING OF HIGH HEEL SHOES echoed off the brick floor and the granite walls of the long, shady corridor leading to the oratory. There were no servants to be seen for they had been instructed not to disturb the princess in her private worship of the moon goddess, therefore the high-pitched beat slowed and came to a complete halt in front of the sacred room.A lady in her late fifties, dressed in a fitted blouse under a coat and skirt, ironed her clothes before raising her hand and knocking discreetly. Although the hallways were isolated and only lit by dim lights, the lady's demeanor was cautious.It took a few seconds for silent movements inside the oratory to be heard, and then the door cracked open. A girl wearing a long-sleeved blue dress and a veil that covered half of her face exited the room."Please accept my apologies for the unexpected disruption, her highness," the lady said, bowing and curtsying
"WAIT, your highness!" Selena called out as Prince Killian took slow strides to search for his bodyguard.Taken aback, the prince came to a halt, spun around, and peered at the youngest Forcas who had left her unfinished meal. Dressed in a simple white t-shirt, pink above-the-knee shorts, and pink flat shoes, Selena flashed a toothy smile at him. "Did you forget your room is on the second floor?" She jogged up to him, her fiery red hair in ponytails bouncing on her shoulders. It's hard for Prince Killian to believe she's Xavier and Venom's sister for the three have such opposing personalities. The alpha is a reserved man. Venom is hypersensitive, whereas their youngest is a ball of sunshine. As a result, he mentally praised Moore Forcas and Tiana for doing an excellent job raising three fascinating shifters.Soon, Selena stopped in front of him and tilted her head up to look him straight in the eye. "So, are you lost or what?" she teased.Prince Killian ar
AT THE NORTHERN PART OF THE BLOOD MOON, between Alpha Xavier's territory and the nearby pack, a group of suspicious shifters lurked behind the thick grasses. Observing the stringent security conducted by the pack warriors. The wary onlookers waited for a few minutes, hoping for a chance to sneak inside Blood Moon, but the odds were stacked against them. The guards showed no signs of slowing down even for a brief moment. As a result, they dispersed and returned to the small cave hidden in the deepest part of the wilderness, where their leader was waiting."Report," Reese, who was chomping on a piece of meat for his late dinner, ordered as soon as he heard hasty footfalls enter his faction's temporary hideout.His men immediately positioned themselves in front of his makeshift dining table and knelt on the arid floor."Negative, boss. Blood Moon pack warriors are heavily fortifying their borders." Reese hummed, his eyes fixed on the grubs
VENOM was awakened by the birds' synchronized chirping and the crowing of the morning rooster. As soon as he opened his eyes, his body jerked up and his hands ruffled his short hair."Shit!" he muttered in a croaked voice and looked around his studio-style cabin. The sun had already risen, and its bright rays were filtering through his open windows. The door was slightly opened asserting that someone went out while he was in a slumber. His gaze darted to his mattress, which was covered with a crumpled bedsheet. Someone slept next to him, and the scents of apple, vanilla, and mint filled his nostrils as proof.A scowl tugged Venom's facial muscle as he smacked his forehead and grunted, "Damn it!" He had fallen asleep last night due to fatigue and had forgotten to join the pack warriors patrolling the borders. It was the first time he had neglected his responsibilities, and while he wanted to blame the prince for constantly bothering him, he should also repriman
(Third Person POV)RAIN was pouring like daggers to the asphalt road creating thick mists which hastily added to the frostiness of the atmosphere. The appealing scent of petrichor lingered in the air triggering nostalgia in those who got exposed to its mysticism.In the middle of the surly enchantment, an imposing man stood like a statue on the empty street near the infamous hotel in Moon Bay. Drenched in water, his white button-down shirt and black trousers hugged his scrawny structure. His eyes were closed and with the aid of the street lamps, a smug smirk tugging the corner of his lips could not be missed as he was relishing the harsh water hitting his ghostly face.A bizarre scene to watch but was shortly disrupted by three big quirks lurking in the shadows. Wearin
(Third Person POV) "WHY left the hotel's room, Prince Killian? Where's Mr. Smith?" While wiping the blood in his hands with wet tissue, Venom asked the prince. He was informed that his subject is a multi-lengua so he was as sure as hell the royal blood could understand simple questionings. The prince combed his long damp hair with his fingers and shifted on his seat. Venom darted his eyes on him and he found traces of discomfort on his face. The prince is a werewolf but with his thin frame, it's easy to tell what's troubling him. "What? You're cold?" Venom sarcastically rasped before he threw the trash in his hand out of the window, reached for the coat at the back of his car, and roughly tossed it to the prince. "Royals!" He shook his head, turned the engine of the vehicle to life, and drove off. On the flip side, Prince Killian calmly breathed the scent of the coat and covered the upper part of his body. He then leaned back and pinned his ga
(Third Person POV)"WHERE is the P-prince?" Mr.Smith asked over the phone.Venom's eyebrows furrowed as he sensed something was wrong with the attendant's voice. It was audibly wary."He's with me. I saw him outside the hotel earlier," the beta answered and asked back in an arduous tone, "Why did you leave him unattended? You know there are motherfuckers who are after him.""B-bring the prince to my resthouse. I'll... I'll send you the address," instead of responding to his concerns, Mr.Smith bade and promptly ended the call.Venom's frown deepen as his suspicion got on another level. Mr.Smith seemed to have a hard time speaking like he was out