CHAPTER 31...CarmillaAs I loosened the grip of the plastic hand, Evans's eyes still lingered on it, his face pale. "It's just plastic," I reassured him, trying to hide a smile. "It's not real."He looked up at me, relief washing over his features. "I know, I know," he said, nervously. "I just...got caught up in the moment."I nodded, understanding. "Let's keep moving," I suggested, tugging on his hand. "We don't want to get left behind.As we walked further, the lights flickered, and a sudden gust of wind blew made the room ghostly. Evans's grip on my hand tightened."I didn't expect this" he whispered, his voice low and husky.I felt a shiver run down my spine as he pulled me closer. I was equally frightened, but I tried to shrug it off."Just Child's play." I whispered back, sounding sarcastic.Suddenly, a faint whispering started around us, the words were unfathomable. Evans's arm wrapped around my waist, holding me tight. I felt a rush of emotion.The whispering stopped, and
CHAPTER 32...Carmilla I struggled to understand if Brenda was being mean or she was asking out of pure concern.“I know that the marriage was enforced on the both of you,” she said, leaning on her back now.I nodded. I don’t think she saw it/“There’s really nothing going on between Evans and me.” I found myself saying.Brenda arched herself to the side, facing me immediately. “Really?” her eyes were lit up. I nodded, then turned away.I felt a mix of guilt and pain for just intruding their relationship. I’m sure Evans did not see this marriage coming.I saw Katrina approach us with some oranges. “My lady.” She called. I sat up and took one orange. She gave me a puzzled look, tilting her head and gesturing at Brenda. I exhaled.Katrina openly pulled me away from Brenda to a spot she could say anything without being heard by her.“What were you doing with her?” she whispered.“She apologized.” I replied calmly.“I thought you didn’t like her, Luna.” Katrina’s face was firm while
CHAPTER 33.. .Carmilla She looked puzzled. Of course, there was a masked man running frantically out of my room with small droplets of blood dripping from somewhere, she was expected to be shocked. But, I was satisfied because this is the third most powerful fighter in the park. Regardless of who this man may be, he cannot stand her blows.Well, I was so disappointed to see Brenda step back. She gave him quite a distance and stood aloof while he sprinted out the corridor. She neither chased him nor yelled at him. I stood up immediately, in an attempt to run out, at least to see where he was heading to, but Brenda wrapped her arms around me, pulling me to a hug. “Are you okay?” she asked. I nodded. Okay…this was weird, but I shrugged it off, because Brenda was being so nice to me. Super nice huh!I pulled myself out of her arms and shook my head. I was still in just a towel, and its grip was starting to look loose. I hurried back into the room with Brenda following me. “I’m fin
CHAPTER 34...Carmilla I felt a really powerful force, similar to a gush of wind. The force lifted me off the floor and threw me towards the door. Katrina continued muttering those words which echoed in my head, now sounding like it wasn’t her voice alone-as though there were several others chanting with her. When the chant had reached its peak, the lights in the room blinked, and Brenda dropped to the bed. Katrina’s eyes became normal instantly. Although, she was sweaty and quite red around her face region.“Are you not leaving?” Katrina asked as soon as she opened the door. I followed behind like a pet strolling behind its master. When we arrived at her room, she pushed her hair backward, finger-combing and cussing.“What was that?” She raised her voice at me.“I don’t know. I thought you were going to harm her.” I whispered. My body still shivered. “You cannot leave her with such information, Luna.” Katrina didn’t shout again.I nodded meekly. “She would be fine. I only er
Chapter 1Carmilla...“Run, Carmilla” Her voice desperate, filled with fear.I looked at my mom ,still holding her hands. My heart was pounding but I couldn't see her face clearly. Everywhere was red-she was covered in blood.I was still reluctant to let go of her hands and then she smiled at me with tears in her eyes.She removed the silver necklace she was wearing and gave it to me.“Always keep this necklace with you,don’t lose it.”She said.My feet moved before I could think. The ground beneath me was wet and sticky. The smell of smoke burnt my nose ,mixing with something else- something metallic.Blood I ran.I had no destination in mind but all I knew was that I had to keep on moving. Branches scratched against my skin while I pushed through the trees as I grasped for air .My mother's voice echoed behind me but it was distant now ,swallowed by forest noises.“Don't stop- keep running!” I wanted to scream but I couldn't. My throat felt light ,like something was holding it back
Chapter 2Carmilla ...I sat in front of the mirror ,staring at my reflection. The dress was beautiful–too beautiful for something so horrible. White lace covered my arm, the gown flowed like a river and pearls shimmered across the bodice –but none of it mattered.I wasn't dressed like this because I was happy.I was literally about to be given like a gift wrapped in silk and pearls.Three days passed like a breeze and yet I wasn't able to escape.I ought to have seen my husband to be by now but for some odd reasons, Aunt Freya's didn't let me. I began to wonder what he looked like. Was he ugly? or perhaps disabled? I lurked around most of the times when Aunt Freya had an important park meeting and never for once did I hear her or the members talk about him. Although there's a time she mentioned an Alpha who got a severe face burn after returning from a war. Could it be him?I didn't even know this man yet I'd belong to him in a few minutes.My fingers clenched at the bouquet of bl
Chapter 3Carmilla...I woke up to the sound of luggages and other things being moved. I shrugged and got up from the bed as I stretched my body, still sore but slightly better now. I was distracted by a soft knock on the door.“Come in.”The door creaked open and I saw Evans standing there. He was already prepared. “Are you okay now?” he said with a straight look as ever.“You don't have to pretend you care , it's just the both of us here.” I looked around bitterly.His jaw clenched then he let out a sigh “Get ready and come downstairs” he said, shutting the door behind him.I sat down back on the bed to remove the wedding gown I was currently on and changed to a black short cotton gown. I wondered what was waiting for me at the new packhouse. I went downstairs to see Aunt Freya waiting to see me off. She didn't have to pretend like she also cared about me. I hated her hypocrisy.“Where's your wedding dress?” She looked at me with a scornful face.“It's upstairs. It got tiring t
Chapter 4Carmilla ...The morning after the wedding, I woke up feeling disoriented. For a split second I forgot where I was, then it hit me like a wave. I was in Alpha’s Reed house. My new home. I nearly puked on the mere thought of that. I looked at the big space surrounding me on the bed. It was empty. Of course it was. He had proved that this marriage meant nothing to him. Not that it meant something to me anyways. I pushed the thoughts away and climbed out of the bed.A knock came on the door which startled me. A maid walked in without waiting for my response, not that I cared. She carried a dress on her arm ,a mini box and a bigger box which she held in her right hand. “Luna, Alpha Evans requests your presence at a formal dinner tonight. This is your dress for the event.” She said avoiding my eyes.Luna.That title felt foreign to me. I wasn't their Luna. I was just a girl who was forced into a marriage she didn't want.I took the dress and boxes without saying a word. The
CHAPTER 34...Carmilla I felt a really powerful force, similar to a gush of wind. The force lifted me off the floor and threw me towards the door. Katrina continued muttering those words which echoed in my head, now sounding like it wasn’t her voice alone-as though there were several others chanting with her. When the chant had reached its peak, the lights in the room blinked, and Brenda dropped to the bed. Katrina’s eyes became normal instantly. Although, she was sweaty and quite red around her face region.“Are you not leaving?” Katrina asked as soon as she opened the door. I followed behind like a pet strolling behind its master. When we arrived at her room, she pushed her hair backward, finger-combing and cussing.“What was that?” She raised her voice at me.“I don’t know. I thought you were going to harm her.” I whispered. My body still shivered. “You cannot leave her with such information, Luna.” Katrina didn’t shout again.I nodded meekly. “She would be fine. I only er
CHAPTER 33.. .Carmilla She looked puzzled. Of course, there was a masked man running frantically out of my room with small droplets of blood dripping from somewhere, she was expected to be shocked. But, I was satisfied because this is the third most powerful fighter in the park. Regardless of who this man may be, he cannot stand her blows.Well, I was so disappointed to see Brenda step back. She gave him quite a distance and stood aloof while he sprinted out the corridor. She neither chased him nor yelled at him. I stood up immediately, in an attempt to run out, at least to see where he was heading to, but Brenda wrapped her arms around me, pulling me to a hug. “Are you okay?” she asked. I nodded. Okay…this was weird, but I shrugged it off, because Brenda was being so nice to me. Super nice huh!I pulled myself out of her arms and shook my head. I was still in just a towel, and its grip was starting to look loose. I hurried back into the room with Brenda following me. “I’m fin
CHAPTER 32...Carmilla I struggled to understand if Brenda was being mean or she was asking out of pure concern.“I know that the marriage was enforced on the both of you,” she said, leaning on her back now.I nodded. I don’t think she saw it/“There’s really nothing going on between Evans and me.” I found myself saying.Brenda arched herself to the side, facing me immediately. “Really?” her eyes were lit up. I nodded, then turned away.I felt a mix of guilt and pain for just intruding their relationship. I’m sure Evans did not see this marriage coming.I saw Katrina approach us with some oranges. “My lady.” She called. I sat up and took one orange. She gave me a puzzled look, tilting her head and gesturing at Brenda. I exhaled.Katrina openly pulled me away from Brenda to a spot she could say anything without being heard by her.“What were you doing with her?” she whispered.“She apologized.” I replied calmly.“I thought you didn’t like her, Luna.” Katrina’s face was firm while
CHAPTER 31...CarmillaAs I loosened the grip of the plastic hand, Evans's eyes still lingered on it, his face pale. "It's just plastic," I reassured him, trying to hide a smile. "It's not real."He looked up at me, relief washing over his features. "I know, I know," he said, nervously. "I just...got caught up in the moment."I nodded, understanding. "Let's keep moving," I suggested, tugging on his hand. "We don't want to get left behind.As we walked further, the lights flickered, and a sudden gust of wind blew made the room ghostly. Evans's grip on my hand tightened."I didn't expect this" he whispered, his voice low and husky.I felt a shiver run down my spine as he pulled me closer. I was equally frightened, but I tried to shrug it off."Just Child's play." I whispered back, sounding sarcastic.Suddenly, a faint whispering started around us, the words were unfathomable. Evans's arm wrapped around my waist, holding me tight. I felt a rush of emotion.The whispering stopped, and
CHAPTER 30...Carmilla “Excuse me.” I whispered, placing my hand on his face, pushing him backwards. He reeked of alcohol in his breath. It then dawned on me that he had been drinking with Brenda. If he was putting up such act here, who knows what had happened with Brenda in her room.He sat on the floor before me, drunken and dizzy, his head fell the side occasionally as he stuttered unscrupulous words which I could not fathom. I threw the blanket on him and climbed to the bed. I was generous enough to leave the bed cover to him. Afterall, he should have been in the arms of another woman, buried underneath her sheets. Evans came up to join me on the bed. He spread the blanket over both of us. I couldn’t resist the warmth of the cotton on my skin, but I couldn’t bear being in the same bed with him. I made a move to leave the bed, but his hands grabbed my waist and pulled me close to him in such a way that I felt my butt resting against his rock hard abs.My heart jumped within.
CHAPTER 29 . . . Carmilla I knew there was everything wrong with this trip. I felt the world juggle me like a ball. Evans looked equally frustrated. Same with Brenda. She looked like she had been slapped in her face. Yes, it was awkward, but I liked the look she gave. She looked defeated. Evans gave me a questioning look as if asking if I had any way out of the mess his father had put us. We obviously had no choice. He distributed the keys amongst us. Every other person had a room to himself, except Evans and me. Evans unlocked the door and moved his things in, while I grudgingly followed behind with mine. As expected, there was only one bed in the room. There was also no couch which one of us could lay on. I nearly ran wild at the thought of having my bath, while he sits in the bedroom waiting for me to come out with the towel hugging my wet skin. I shook the thought off my head. It was already night fall, and of course, I needed to have my bath after the long trip. We h
CHAPTER 28...Carmilla “Yes, Brenda. I heard you need quite some training, and she offered to help with that.” Russell smiled while saying this.I scoffed, but managed to restrain myself from sounding repulsive and irritated.“Not a bad idea, afterall.” I heard Evans’ voice. “She was always a kind soul.”‘A what!’ I screamed within.“I apologize my Lord. I am not sure I am interested in a vacation.” I said, rather angrily.“Do not reject the royal offer.” Russell Reeds replied in a calm tone, which still managed to sound like a threat. I looked at Evans to observe his expression. His gaze was fixed on his food as he munched on. I wanted to protest, but I knew better. It was best not to offend this man. But c’mon! Brenda offered to train who? Me? Gosh! I didn’t need any sorceress to tell me I was doomed. The rest of the dinner was the most annoying moment of my life. I munched and swallowed angrily. After the horrendous meal, I stormed to the residence, with Evans trying to meet
CHAPTER 27...CarmillaIt shattered my heart to see the friends fight. I knew that Cole had done something that betrayed Evans’ trust, but looking at it from another perspective, Cole was only acting based on the royal command.“You do not know how things work in the palace. Do you?” Cole yelled. A fight was already stirred up.“Oh! Teach me!” Evans hit his chest. His brows raised.“Wasn’t it better to have me do the dirty work?” he equally shouted. “Other than having another person do it.” His tone was lowered when he continued his statement.Evans turned his back against his friend. I could sense that these men had each other’s interests at heart all along.I coughed loudly to get their attention, and I did.“Hey…” I paused because the silence was deafening. “I understand that all this is happening because of me.” If this marriage hadn’t happened, the duo would never have raised their voice against eachother. “No, Luna.” Cole said.“The king was probably worried about me that h
CHAPTER 26Carmilla’s POVAs expected, there was a knock on the door. Katrina twisted the keys and let him in.“From the king.” A man’s voice was heard. I was feigning sick, so I squinted to see the guy, and also to register everyone’s expression. Including Evans’. I wanted yell, but I remained calm and allowed the guard to exit the room. Katrina followed behind and locked the room, turned the door knob to be sure it was properly locked. Evans looked like he had seen a ghost. I wanted to say ‘apologize!’, but it felt as though my tongue was heavy when I opened my mouth. I just sat straight up and watched him sit at the study table, staring into space. Unexpectedly, a part of me felt bad about what happened. It must have been so devastating to realize out your childhood friend was spying on your all along. Well, Cole had not done anything so bad thus far…The identity of the attacker was still unknown.I found my legs off the bed, meeting the cold marble floorings, heading towards