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Chapter 26: A New Nightmare - Mei
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A Queen Among Snakesย ย ย Chapter 27: Out Of The Frying Pan... - Mei
Once Iโve seemed to calm down, Nuo once again helps me get cleaned up and dressed. Gradually I can feel my strength returning to me, but itโs not there yet and honestly, I just donโt care. I canโt find the will to do much of anything, I feel as though Iโm running on autopilot. When Nuoโs gotten me ready โ I notice the Emperorโs body is no longer in here and that gives me a small amount of relief โ she sits me on a couch far away from the bed. I canโt bring myself to even look at it knowing what happened on it and Iโm grateful sheโs keeping me away from it. Nuo sits beside me and holds me as a mother would a child and gently rocks me back and forth and I let her. Eventually, Qiang returns, glancing between Nuo and myself, โHow is she holding up?โ โHow do you expect her to be holding up?โ She asks pointedly. He sighs, โRight. Sorry. Jianyu says heโs on the outskirts of the border, if I can get her to him heโs promised to take her in and keep her safe. Iโve warned him to handle the si
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-07-03A Queen Among Snakesย ย ย Chapter 28: Echoed Pain - Chris
Iโm staring down the two wolves in front of me. Blaise โ Vitaliโs wolf โ is crouched in front of me to the right, and Angel โ Tysonโs wolf โ is crouched to the left. Axel and I are trying to coordinate our attacks better. Iโm the extra set of eyes, assessing the situation and looking for the best attacks while Axel fights. Weโve always been a team, but right now weโre trying harder than ever to be the best team we can be. Blaise is 5โ9โ, with light grey fur and a dark grey tail. Angel is 5โ7โ, with a mix of white and brown fur. Blaise launches himself at Axel going for his right flank, while Angel rushes to the side going for Axelโs left hind leg. Axel quickly shifts positions spinning around, aiming for Angelโs jugular while directing a strong kick with his hind legs at Blaise. Angel manages to dodge Axelโs bite, but Blaise gets a solid kick to the face and stumbles back. The two wolves circle us, looking for the best position to attack. Axel is focusing on Angel and Iโm focusing on
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-07-04A Queen Among Snakesย ย ย Chapter 29: An Alpha's Burden - Amelia
It happened so fast, but as soon as I saw the blisters I knew exactly what was happening. It wasnโt too long ago something like this happened to me, only I could see with Chris this was much, much worse. His pain was getting worse to the point he began throwing up. Even when my pack was under attack I never felt this helpless. Someone abducted and is now assaulting my friend and my other friend is suffering along with her. Weโre surrounding Chris, but thereโs nothing we can do to help him, all we can do is watch him suffer and I hate it, I hate it with every fibre of my being. โStep aside!โ Exclaims Aulen. Vitali and Tyson move out of the way as Aulen kneels by Chrisโ head and places her hands on either side of his head. A purple glow forms around her hands as her eyes turn to black abysses with silver pupils and within a moment Chris is unconscious. โWhat did you do to him?โ Tyson asks warily. โKnocked him out. It was the only way to stop the pain. I canโt block the bond, but I c
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-07-04A Queen Among Snakesย ย ย Chapter 30: A Happy Dream - Chris
Where am I? I swear just a moment ago I was on the training ground feeling like I was dying becauseโฆ Oh Gods, Mei. The pain I felt was someoneโฆ someone wasโฆ I clutch my chest unable to say the words. My loveโฆ someone touched her; violated her because I wasnโt there to protect her. I thought the pain I was feeling from her absence was agony but thisโฆ there are no words for this. I need to get to Mei, but I have no idea where I am or how I got here. 'I do,' I hear Axel say as something presses against my back. I turn around and nearly jump out of my skin. Standing in front of me at 6โ1โ with black and brown fur is none other than my wolf Axel, but how is this even possible? โAxel, is that you?โ I ask in astonishment. He nods his head, 'In the flesh, so to speak,' he says in my mind. 'I donโt understand, whatโs going on?' I ask in confusion. 'Stop for a second and clear your mind. Tell me what you feel.' I follow his instructions, closing my eyes and calming my thoughts. Once eve
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-07-05A Queen Among Snakesย ย ย Chapter 31: Blossom - Mei
I was pulled from a rare and happy dream โ one where I was safe and loved โ back into a nightmare that wonโt seem to end. In the real world, Iโm not safe, instead, Iโm beaten and bruised and the person who loves me is gone. But if he was here would he even want me back now that Iโm tainted? I feel dirty and disgusting; used and abused. How could Chris ever want to be with me now? Knowing what I let happen. How could I ever look into his hazel-green eyes knowing the betrayal he must have felt? Maybe heโll only come to find me so he can reject me. I wouldnโt blame him. Opening my eyes I take in the room around me. Itโs small but cosy, and the bed feels very luxurious. Wait, who put me in it this bed? I quickly sit up as the room starts to spin, my breath comes in hard and fast and yet I donโt feel like Iโm getting any air at all. I canโt breathe. I clutch my chest as the ache inside it only increases. Someone suddenly rushes into the room and on instinct, I back up into the corner t
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-07-05A Queen Among Snakesย ย ย Chapter 32: Dark Secrets Revealed - Mei
Jianyu guides me through the packhouse and with each step I take, more memories become clearer in my mind. I can remember running through these corridors as a child. Running with Jianyu and the other kids. We would play hide and seek, and I was always the best at seeking because I had better senses than them. The packhouse hasnโt changed a bit, at least not in appearance, but the atmosphere has changed. It used to feel warm and welcoming and now it feels sad and desolate. โHow long have you been Alpha?โ I ask, wanting something to focus on. โFive years now.โ Iโm confused. I donโt remember Jianyu being that much older than me, I thought Alphas take over at twenty-one like Amelia had. โHow old are you?โ I ask, trying to figure this puzzle out. โTwenty-two. Will be twenty-three in a couple of months. I know what youโre thinking and youโre not wrong. I took over as Alpha when I was eighteen as soon as I found my animai. You met her earlier, my Luna, Yan,โ he says as he gets a dreamy
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-07-06A Queen Among Snakesย ย ย Chapter 33: Action Stations - Chris
Iโve just busted through my third boxing bag. I wasnโt exactly keeping it together before, but I am man enough to admit Iโm a thousand times worse now. I finally felt our bond again, and more than that, I was able to link Mei. I know she heard me because I was pushing into her mind and could hear her thoughts and they shattered my heart into little, tiny pieces. I could feel her having a panic attack โ the worst one to date โ and I was doing my best to calm and coach her from where I was. I felt her relief and happiness when she heard my voice, but it didnโt last long. Her panic only seemed to escalate and soon she was drowning in guilt and shame and then for the first time since we marked each other, she shut me out. Axel was in shock and hasnโt spoken a word since. I admit it hurt; it hurt really fucking badly. To be cut off from her for so long only to have her choose to be cut off, itโs an unbearable feeling. That being said, I know why she did it and that just stings the open b
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-07-07A Queen Among Snakesย ย ย Chapter 34: Tian Pack - Chris
Arthwin was the last to enter so he could close the portal from our side, but I was paying very little attention to him, my eyes were completed focused on our new surroundings. Despite this being my first time here, the sense of familiarity is strong. As I glance around I am instantly reminded of Meiโs dream. That little home she lived in was clearly here at the Tian Pack and I have to admit this pack is a wondrous sight.The entire Tian Pack is built on top of a vast lake. Everywhere you look there are stone paths and stone bridges and buildings sitting on the water. Numerous stairs descend into the water itself and small boats float on the waterโs surface. Lily pads and baby pink water lilies float delicately along the water, and the strong scent of plum blossom hangs in the air, but not the same as Meiโs.Beautiful Chinese buildings with turquoise roofs, red wood and gold detailing make up this entire floating metropolis and every structure is surrounded by the most luscious plum b
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-07-07
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A Queen Among Snakesย ย ย Author's Note
Thank you to everyone who has read this book and for all the positive feedback you readers have shown me. It has been beyond heartwarming. I have enjoyed all of your comments with each passing day. Seeing you all connect with the story and characters truly touched me. I truly hope that if you are in the mood you will consider donating gems, and most importantly, leaving a review of this book on the book's main page. It would do me and my book a huge favour and will also allow me to hear your thoughts on the story. Speaking of story... Here is a breakdown of the series so far, what currently exists and what is to come! Currently Available: Book 1 - A Queen Among Alphas (completed and also available on paperback) Bite-Size Luna - A prequel spin-off to A Queen Among Alphas (completed and coming soon to paperback) Book 2 - A Queen Among Snakes (completed and coming soon to paperback) Book 3 - A Queen Among Blood (completed and coming soon to paperback) Book 4 - A Queen Among Darkn
A Queen Among Snakesย ย ย Chapter 81: Letting Go - Mei
โMei?โ I hear Eric ask. I zone back into the conversation; I really need to learn how to stop doing that. โSorry, Eric,โ I say sheepishly. โItโs okay,โ he assures me with a kind smile, โNow that I have your attention again, thereโs something I wanted to ask you in todayโs session.โ โWhatโs that?โ I ask curiously. โIn the past couple months youโve interacted with Irshiusts on numerous occasions, but you havenโt once thought to ask them what became of the Alpha and Luna of Albus Mons.โ โThatโs not a question,โ I point out. โYouโre right,โ he smiles, โIโm just wondering why.โ โBecause I donโt want to. Itโs not something I ever think about. They were brought to justice and canโt hurt me or anyone else again, I donโt need to know more than that.โ โDoes that mean youโve forgiven them?โ I feel taken aback by his question. Forgiven them? How can anyone who has done such monstrous things be forgiven? โWhy would I do that?โ I ask warily. โForgiveness isnโt about the other person; itโs
A Queen Among Snakesย ย ย Chapter 80: Playtime and Decisions - Mei
I take a deep breath as I eye my target. Everything is resting on what happens next. One wrong move and itโs all over for me but Iโm not about to let that happen. Iโve come too far to lose now. I watch as the puck glides quickly in my direction and with a quick flick of my wrist, I hit the mallet at the puck sending it across the table where it shoots right into the gap at the end of the table. I throw my arms up in victory and dance around. โOh, come on!โ Vitali exclaims, โThereโs no way youโve never played air hockey before. Youโre a devious snake and I think youโre hustling me,โ he accuses, pointing a finger at me. โWhat does hustling mean?โ I ask, stopping my dance to look at him curiously. โIt means heโs a sore loser,โ Amelia teases from the couch where she and Marcus are cuddling. โI am not a sore loser, I just find it hard to believe that someone who claims to have never played air hockey has beaten every single one of us,โ he says, narrowing his eyes at me. โI swear Iโve n
A Queen Among Snakesย ย ย Chapter 79: Welcoming With A Surprise - Chris
There hasnโt been a dull moment since the coronation. Aulen returned and put up a permanent portal between Longsang and Invictus. Mei requested it be placed in a specific room in the palace so that it would be easy to find and prevent anyone from stumbling upon it by accident. My sweet, little Empress is a genius. Amelia followed her lead and requested the other side of the portal open inside the Temple of Morrtemis, again so no one would accidentally find it. Within days of the coronation, several members of the den packed up their belongings and came to live at Invictus. Their new homes arenโt ready yet so in the meantime, theyโre staying in the guest house. Mei and I have been helping them to integrate into the pack. Some pack members โ the troublemakers and the old-fashioned people โ werenโt as welcoming to our new members, but theyโre smart enough to keep their mouths shut. The rest of the pack, however, welcomed the nagata with open arms and have been helping them assimilate, es
A Queen Among Snakesย ย ย Chapter 78: Festivities - Mei
After the ceremony, everyone gathered outside and what I saw was like I was seeing colours for the first time. More red lanterns hung from strings reaching from tree to tree and as the sun set they cast a soft red glow over everyone. There were performances, music, and plenty of food to go around. Everyone was together celebrating what just happened and if that wasnโt enough to make me happy, getting to see more of my Chinese heritage in action, was. For fourteen years I never even dared to dream Iโd experience a day like this one, and yet now it kind of feels like a dream. A beautiful dream that I never want to wake up from. Logic tells me fate brought me here, it wasnโt an easy journey, and it wasnโt one I wish on anyone else, but boy does getting here feel worth it.Iโm sure that sounds crazy. Who could ever feel the horrors Iโve lived through are worth it? But the truth is, those horrors allow me to appreciate all of this so much more. Joy, pleasure, love; I treasure and feel thes
A Queen Among Snakesย ย ย Chapter 77: Coronation Pt 2 - Chris
Watching Mei take her oath standing before me looking like a Goddess has me captivated. I hoped and prayed every day and night since we met that she would find her strength and become who she was meant to be. I never knew this was what the future had in store for her, but watching it happen before my eyes, it feels right and as I feel the pride radiating off her, Iโm filled with pride for her.I force myself to focus back on Qiang as he begins to address the crowd one more time.โToday is a day of many firsts, for today we not only welcome our new Empress who is the first of her kind, but we welcome our new Emperor, the first mutolupus to govern over our people. To those who may disagree with this, I remind you of our most sacred beliefs. The bond between soulmates is the purest gift of love and strength ever given to us by the Goddess Zarseti. It is through our soulmate we find peace, wholeness, and a pillar for life. The Gods have chosen this man to be not only the pillar for our Em
A Queen Among Snakesย ย ย Chapter 76: Coronation Pt 1 - Mei
I canโt believe this is really happening. Iโve spent all day in Nuoโs bedroom as she helped me get ready for the ceremony. Iโm used to the women back at Invictus helping me get ready for something, but those times took maybe an hour at the most. This, however, has been a day-long process, one Iโm very grateful to have had Nuoโs help with. Looking at the final result, I no longer recognise myself.My creamy skin is glowing and luminescent from the makeup she did, shaping and accentuating the shape of my eyes while giving them a small cat eye and a dusting of gold on the lids to match the gold lipstick on my lips. My hair has been pulled up and styled into I guess what looks like several buns elegantly tied together and golden clips pinned throughout. I donโt have pierced ears so finding earrings was tricky, but she managed to find a beautiful pair of gold chandelier clip-on earrings, but all of that is nothing compared to the stunning gold embroidered hanfu Iโm wearing. The inner layer
A Queen Among Snakesย ย ย Chapter 75: Therapy - Chris
Itโs one week till the coronation and things have been hectic as hell, although Mei seems to be thriving. Sheโs embracing her new role with gusto and watching it is inspirational. Sheโs been working closely with Nuo, who is overseeing the entire ceremony. Sheโs organised the decorations and what weโll be wearing and teaching Mei and myself the words and customs of the ceremony. Itโs a lot more than what I experienced for my Delta ascension and to be honest, Iโm getting excited and to top it off itโs a crash course in Mandarin. Iโm also anxious as hell, but I think it would be weird if I wasnโt. In between learning the words for the ceremony and the ceremony itself Iโve been juggling the fittings for what Iโll be wearing and doing a lot of finance work not just for Invictus but Longsang as well. The people of Longsang know how to be self-sustaining but so much there has been left in squaller because of their selfish prick of an Emperor. Oh sure, he had no issues with buying jets and ex
A Queen Among Snakesย ย ย Chapter 74: Goodbye - Mei
We had lunch with Qiang and Nuo and then they took us around showing us more of Longsang. Seeing this place as a guest instead of a prisoner helps me to appreciate it more. Longsang is a truly breathtaking place, even Chris was in awe as we walked around. It did give Chris and me a chance to see what changes need to be made. The school here looks like no one has cared about it in years, which makes me sad. It hurts to think there are children here growing up without an education just like I did. The medical centre has definitely seen better days. Everyoneโs homes are in good condition because they take care of them themselves, but anything that involves community or public wellbeing has been horribly neglected. When I think Iโve learned all there is to know about Zixinโs cruelty I learn something new that devastates me. Nuo, however, told me that my mother loved the school and actually was one of the teachers. Hearing this has made me even more determined to fix this place up and turn
