LOGINMara's POV“About me?” I asked in a mix of confusion and disbelief.“Yes. They showed me your picture, asked when you came here, and even asked if you were pregnant. I had given them wrong information. I told them I did not recognize you because I thought you wouldn't be coming in by this time of the day.”Yeah, I usually didn't come to the club house by this time, but I wanted to keep my eyes on things myself because I realized one of the waitresses or both had been stealing from me. And again, I wanted to restock the drinks we didn't have.My jaw dropped in shock.The fact that they were drinking this early was already suspicious, so why would they be snooping around and asking questions about me?I managed a reassuring smile at her. “I will handle it, okay?”I attempted to walk past her, but she held me back. “Where are you going?” she asked, her voice thick with fear.“I will go confront them,” I answered.“You shouldn't, boss. These men might be dangerous and there are four of th
Mara's POV“Olivia!”That was my name since I came here.“you should take an umbrella with you,” Mrs. Patrick, the beautiful, charming neighbour that should be in her early thirties beside my apartment screamed out loudly. She was seated on the balcony of their bungalow with her husband and two children. She pointed to the dark clouds already forming in the sky. “I think it is going to rain soon.”I stared up like I did not see the dark clouds forming when I stepped out of my apartment seconds ago but I concluded that there was no need for an umbrella because it wasn't going to rain now. At least not yet until I reach my destination. Where I was going was just at the outskirts of town and I would get a taxi to take me there.“Yeah, I know, but I'm just going to my clubhouse. I should arrive there before it does.” I managed a grateful smile at her. “Thanks for your concern, Mrs. Patrick.”“You're welcome.” Then her voice turned teasing. “Although I'm more worried about the babies inst
Lilith's POV“I'm sorry about the way I spoke to you three days ago,” I said to my brother, setting my cutleries down gently and dabbing a handkerchief over my lips.We were at the dining table having breakfast. It was silent and heavy, so much that even the delicious meal of bacon and eggs, which had been my favourite, tasted bland on my lips.My husband had pleaded with me to make up with my brother last night and I just couldn't bring myself to do it. But then, Evander would do everything to ensure that peace was restored between us. He had been mindlinking me to apologize to Aldrich from across the table where he was seated.And now, I did it not because he urged me to, but because it was necessary. Aldrich was already miserable with Mara's disappearance, and the Elders’ petition for him to take another bride almost immediately, so this wasn't the right time for a rift to be between us. He deserved all the support he could get at this trying period.My brother must really have lov
Author's POVThe men tore off the envelopes hastily from the files, and stacks of papers were everywhere, detailing each of their crimes. Some of them were bribery, embezzlement, corruption, and even Grayson and Wilson, who had been Aldrich’s core supporters, had betrayed him. Grayson, who was the minister of education, had once stolen from the budget meant to renovate the BlueMoon College. While Wilson, who was the minister of sports, had once bribed the sport officials during a badminton match to make sure that the BlueMoon team won.Though they had done it just once and maybe had turned a new leaf, that didn’t make their crimes go away. Once it was revealed to Aldrich and the general public, they would be punished by Aldrich himself despite being his supporters because they knew how just and transparent he was against all odds.Grayson blinked hard like he somehow hoped that everything was just a dream—right from the moment he had walked in through the door. He regretted coming her
Author's POVOnce the sun fell, Silas' most trusted guard—Simone—moved expertly and discreetly through the mansions of each of the nine Elders—both the ones who were Silas' supporters, the ones who were Aldrich's supporters, and the neutral ones—sending out letters to invite them to his mansion to a very important meeting.All of them acknowledged the letters even though they had been confused about the reason why he wanted to meet with them. Elder Silas was the head Elder—someone they couldn't ignore without consequences. And again, they were also curious about what he had to discuss. With the way the king had embarrassed him that morning, they could somehow tell that he wasn't going to stay calm like the king had asked them to.By 11 p.m., all ten Elders had arrived at his study and were sitting around the mahogany table. A cup of ginseng tea was before each of them as they whispered random topics amongst themselves.Once the door slammed open and Elder Silas stepped in with two arm
EPISODEAldrich's POVInside the hall was thick with tense silence. I could see the way the Elders' eyes widened in disbelief, their gazes shifting between each other as I stepped in. They probably did not expect that I would come. They probably thought that I would avoid them like I had done in the previous months, but no, I wouldn’t do that anymore. I'd give it to them as they gave it to me. If they wanted war, then they would get war. If it was peace that they wanted, then I would try to give it, even though I wasn’t really peaceful right now. Especially that old hag, Silas. I had heard every one of the rumours he had spread amongst the court and staff at the palace.“Welcome, your majesty,” they chorused, their heads bowed.Fake loyalty. Every one of them was fake. None of them was ever real, including my own sister.I did not bother to respond.With a hard gaze and a set jaw, I walked down the hall, mounted the platform, and lowered myself onto the throne chair.“So…” I began but
Mara’s POVSlowly, my eyes blinked open to a sterile ceiling above me. Then I felt heavy arms wrapped around my waist—possessively and protectively. Turning back, I saw Aldrich, his chest rising and falling in deep slumber.My eyes widened.What was he doing in my room?Did he fuck me by any chance
Mara’s POVA few times in the past, I had caught Mia pleasuring herself. Although I had never done that before, tonight might be the perfect night to try it—because the way my pussy was tingling made it feel like I would drop dead in the next second if I didn’t do something about it.I pushed mysel
Aldrich's POV“I think I love you, Mara.”I did not stutter. My voice was loud. Clear. Firm. It echoed through the room like a declaration.Yeah… I was only doing what Evander told me to do. Earlier, I had gone to meet him, apologized, and we made up in no time. In fact, he had already resumed his
Mara's POVMy eyes narrowed in confusion at the words still glowing softly before me.What does it mean that I can harness my full power without repercussions?The chosen one?The Goddess must have sensed the confusion in my mind because the writings erased themselves, and new words appeared.“I ha







