LOGINLila's POV The chirping birds outsidey window and the rising warmth in my bedroom stirring me into consciousness. A yawn slipped through my mouth, my hand covering my mouth in the process. I opened my eyes and sat up, my head pounding lightly.It was morning already?What happened?Marcus?Is he okay?The last thing I could remember was hearing the chairman say the rituals were completed and the curse had been broken. I had felt dizzier after only to wake up now on my bed the following morning.“Claire?” I called out, my voice still heavy with sleep. I yawned again while hoping to hear an answer but there was no response.I frowned slightly, looking around the room.“Claire?” I called again, a little louder this time.Still no response. I massage my temples as a strange feeling settles in my chest.I pushed the covers off my body slowly, trying to ignore the slight dizziness that came with the movement. My head still hurt, a dull pounding that reminded me something wasn’t right.Wha
Lila's POV Marcus stepped forward, rolling up.his sleeves. The shaman brought our a pocket knife, cutting him horizontally on the palm and letting the blood drop in the circle.“This should be enough.” He said after a few more drops.“Are you sure about that?” Marcus inquired, sticking his hand out, willing to donate more of his blood to save me.“Ofc course, Sir Marcus. All e needed was six drops of blood per the moon goddess's instructions.Marcus nodded and took two steps backwards untill he stood by Daniel's side. The blood which he had donated into the palm of the shaman was then poor out into the circle.I watched in silence as the blood hit the ground. A drop after the other. About five drops hit the floor, splattering. The shaman walked back and took a seat where he had originally sat at the beginning of this.I was expecting an instant reaction immediately when the blood hit the floor but at first nothing happened. I told my head around on both sides hoping to catch a glimp
Lila's POV The shaman looked like he was in trance.“We need the blood of one of your lovers. The moon goddess requires his blood to break the curse. Your lover being bonded to you, helps like a catalyst.”My breath hitched for a moment and I thought I'd die from suffocation. For a moment, I thought I didn’t hear him properly.“My… lover’s blood?” I repeated slowly, my voice almost a whisper. “What is that supposed to mean? I do not have a lover. What games are the moon goddess playing?”The shaman did not move. His eyes were still shut, His body so still. He looked like he was physically present but was somewhere else. Somewhere far away.“Yes,” he said again after what felt like a minute or two. His voice was deeper now, almost like he was being influenced by a spirit that wasn't his.. “The bond you share makes the ritual stronger. Without it, the process may fail. We need your lover to contribute a few droplets of his blood. That way reduces the chances of you dying in the process
Lila's POV “You all are right on time.” The shaman said, a White chalk on his hand while drawing a huge circle on the grown.“You all are right on time,” the shaman said, white chalk in his hand while drawing a huge circle on the ground.Both alphas, stood on both sides towering beside me and make you me look like I was a little girl.“2 minutes before it's strikes midnight. We made It here on time indeed.” Marcus said before sparing me the tiniest glance.“It's actually refreshing to see that you kept to tinet, veciirs very crucial and necessary for the ritual to begin at. 12:00 sharp “ He reached a full circle, and proceeded to draw a pentagon in side the circle. He stuffed his hand into his bag and brought out a handful of Ash and sprinkle the everywhere.I stepped forward slowly, my eyes fixed on the markings he was making. Now he was beginning to make tiny markings that looked like ancient languages we couldn't understand. I knew that though markings were not ordinary and so
Lila's POV I lay on the bed, my chin rested on my palms for support as I stared at the clock. Lunch and dinner time had passed and it was ten minutes away from striking midnight. Anxiety filled my lungs. Fear etched on my bones. The thought of not being able to get rid of the curse of losing my life in the process scared me.11:41 PM. Nine more minutes. I knew I had to get dressed, instruct Rowan to fetch the twin alphas while Claire stayed back in the palace.I exhaled slowly and sat up.I had never felt so alone like imfekt right now. My room was eerily quiet as I pondered on how this would play out. The guards outside my door were so quiet than they usually were on Normal nights. This night was not normal and I had a feeling something might go wrong.I stood up from the bed and walked slowly toward the mirror. My reflection looked back at me. I straightened my slouched shoulders, my tired eyes starimg back at me. My jaw was tensed. Every detail in my face felt foreign almost like
Lila's POV I pushed the door open at once. “Here's a room. You both will be staying her for the meantime. When the time for the ritual arrives, I'll send Rowan to get you.”Daniel lips twitched at the sound of Rowan's name.“You trust him too much don't you?”“It's none of your business, Daniel and just because I let you stay in my palace, dosen't automatically give you the right to question me.” I motioned at the room. Marcus stepped in, his eyes taking in the decent room.“We'll manage. It's not like we have other choice.”I folded my arms across my chest, leaning slightly against the door.“Good for you. You have to improvise…” I said. “Because this is all you’re getting. this is the best room I have in the palace and you should be grateful that I'm willing to let you dwell in it till midnight.”Daniel let out a low chuckle, but there was no humor in it.“We do appreciate the kindness you have shown us and we are grateful.”he uttered but I couldn't decide if he was being genuine
Lila's POV Three days Three days later and Daniel's words still play in my head like a broken record. What if you are not afraid of me like you think you are? Maybe you're afraid of falling in love with the man your brother gave you up as collateral?The cheapings of the birds woke me up. I wok
Lila's POV I was thinking the touching and teasing from Daniel would eventually lead to sex…. something I thought was inevitable.Daniel's ragged breathing filled my ears. I tilted my head backward, trying to catch my breath. Daniel's gaze didn't leave my flushed face. His intense gaze stirred my
Lila's POV Marcus and I looked gazes as he walked deeper into the room, picking up his phone I didn't realize was on the table. “So uncanny for you to forget your phone.” Daniel muttered, pretending to just stand behind my back.He slipped his phone into his pocket, his eyes dancing from Daniel t
Lila's POV Marcus' was the first to finish with breakfast. He had eaten his food with so much hunger, he had added another scoop of buttered rice. “Done so quickly?.” Daniel asked Marcus, clearly stunned when he saw Marcus wipe his mouth with a napkin.Marcus dropped the napkin back on the table







