I know you’ve been expecting a lot of Isla and Cayden… It’s coming up— I promise. I just had to give this little backstory… it’s important to understand things. So yeah! Another chapter in! Isla has questions. Do you remember Cayden had questions too. {Evil laugh!!!!!}
{Isla’s POV} “I have to ask. How do you do that? Like how do you know when to appear?” I asked Natgy, trying to tuck away my fright. Unlike my mother, I was scared by her sudden appearance. I know a Queen is supposed to be bold and all, but give me time. She smiled. “Good day, my Queen.” She greeted me and turned to my mother. “Good day, Lord Naí.” “Good day, Natgy,” My mother greeted back, for which Natgy smiled before turning to me. “I’m guessing your mother has told you about our zany history?” “Y- you both will have to excuse me. I have to attend to some paperwork in my study regarding Isla’s coronation and shifting of office. Have a nice chat.” My mother said and made her way out, dismissing herself from the dialogue. I could tell she was uncomfortable with Natgy around, and if I could tell, Natgy could tell too. “Y- yeah.” I continued, turning my attention back to Natgy. “She told me about how you’re not old and ugly.” “I told you.” Natgy giggled but then she grew bac
{Isla's POV} Yesterday, the Royal Sorceress had jumbled up my mind by telling me I’ll have two enemies of whom I’ll have to choose one. Crazy right? And the worst part was that she vanished afterward. You don’t just say something like that and vanish into the air. It’s wickedness. But I’ve been trying not to think about it. Not all visions end up being an actuality, right? I hope. But for now, I’ll focus on the present, yeah. I’ll focus on the fact that I put someone in the Hospital yesterday. I still don’t know how that happened. Is it possible to make mistakes unintentionally? I don’t think I know the answer to that. But the fact remains. I almost killed Ralph. I needed to go see how he’s doing. “You’ve not eaten your food, Isla. Aren’t you hungry?” I heard my mum’s voice say. I drove my eyes to meet her beautiful face. The face I had stolen. “I’m hungry, mum. I just have a lot on my mind.” I said, finally taking a bite of my cheese toast. “By a lot. You mean Queen stu
{Isla’s POV}“I think General Cayden is waiting for you.” Andrea mouthed, turning back to look at me.“Yeah. I already figured that out.” I said with a sudden frown. I didn’t like the fact that he was here. What did he want to talk about? Boast about how he fought to protect me from the Lycans during their attack? I already balanced things up by saving him too. And I even went as far as thanking him for his service.So, what did he want?Since Andrea and I had noticed him some distance away, we strolled in silence until we got to my Chamber, which was now seemingly guarded by Cayden as he stood boldly beside my Chamber guards with his arms crossed behind his back.“General.”“Your Highness.”I turned to Andrea. “Check me again in five minutes. This will be quick.” I said to her and she bowed but spared Cayden a look before leaving.What was that about? I turned back to Cayden who spoke before I could. “I need to see you.”“Well, here I am.”“Privately.”***We were in my Chamber now
{Isla’s POV}Turns out my discussion with Cayden had taken a huge chunk out of time. The topic he had revealed hadn’t been something I had been expecting in the slightest.Ivanka betrayed him?Wow.Like a really strong wow!All these while, she was looking for ways to reign over him, hiding under the tides of love and affection. That’s really heartbreaking, but then again Cayden is a lecher and a playboy who doesn’t have a heart. From another shocking angle. Daniel was kidnapped?! That’s the one that disturbs me the most. And that’s the one I can’t ignore. I had told Cayden that I’d communicate the date of our departure to him soon and now I’m thinking maybe tomorrow should be the ‘soon’. As much as I don’t fancy being around Cayden, I have to do this with him.Daniel was Cayden’s best friend but he was also my buddy— the only friendly figure I had in that torturous Mansion, so we’ll have to do everything in our power to rescue him. I just hope he’s still alive. I would never forgiv
{Lord Naí Charlotte’s POV}[FLASHBACK TO THE MORNING OF THE LYCAN INVASION]It’s only been three days and I miss my daughter like she’s been gone for weeks. Guess losing her for two years has filled me with the dread of not being close to her. She’s the future of the Reigns and her very existence is our hope, hence she’s to be preserved and groomed. But Isla doesn’t see things my way. She’s stubborn and always wants to dive at her intentions. Just recently I had my heart broken when we all found out she was cursed— cursed with rageful outbursts that make her a chaotic force.And as if that development isn’t enough for a mother to burn her heart out in worry, Isla has gone out on a Rogue mission with that condition.Her determination is the only thing I can’t fight in the world. Her determination is the only thing her father, the Lord Alpha, can’t challenge and defeat because she got it from him.But I trust she’ll be back safe. However, I’m still disturbed by the fact that she’s with
{Lord Naí Charlotte’s POV} [CONTINUATION OF FLASHBACK] Carlot was dripping in blood? I looked at my husband whose demeanor had suddenly become fierce. He made his way down the Dias towards Carlot. “What is this, Carlot?” He roared in annoyance but Carlot was still panting. “Y-Your Majesty.” He struggled onto his knees. “I took the trip to the Hunting Alley as assigned and on my way back to the Palace I.. I ran into…” “You ran into what, Carlot?!” My husband bawled and I paced down to go meet them. “Lycans. Lycans, Your Majesty.” Carlot muttered and I was stoned with shock. I turned to look at my husband to decide from his look if what I had just heard was real and when our gazes met, the worry he had on his face filled me with dread. We both knew Carlot doesn’t joke with his job so he would be the last person ever to pull this as a prank. But Lycans? I had to confirm. “Carlot,” I called and he looked at me. “Are you sure of what you’re saying?! The Lycans don’t have any busi
{Isla’s POV} I knew when my heart started beating fast but I didn’t know when my tears drenched every stretch of the front area of my gown. My mum was crying too and it made matters worse because my heart couldn’t tolerate my eyes seeing her hurt. “Mum.” I gripped her to my chest and she sobbed against me while I sobbed over her. “Please stop crying.” I pleaded. How efficient will it be when you’re telling someone to stop crying when you are crying yourself? Still, I needed her to stop crying. Watching her wail made me weak and helpless. “Mum,” I stroked her back gently, "it's not your fault so please stop crying” I pleaded again but then she jerked away to sit upright. “It’s my fault, Isla!” She suddenly had a strong glare on and I was confused. “Your father died because of me!” She bawled. What? “No, Mum!” I tried to grip her shoulder but she bashed my hands away. “Dad—” “I was the one that made him go to the Throne room that day! I was the one who suggested the prank tha
{Isla’s POV} I have no idea what Ralph meant by saying ‘good’ to Cayden joining the mission but I’ll digress. I have other things to worry about. Other things like making sure I didn’t lose warriors as I did on the last Rogue mission. That day, I had enthusiastically dived head-first into danger. The two Rogues we had captured had directed me to one of their camps without struggle and I had thoughtlessly led my army to their deaths. And the Praised brothers had helped me bury them. Praised brothers! Oh, I’m ready for those Wretches now! And I have to make sure my army is ready too. “Gather round, everyone,” I called the Warriors scattered around. We were in the heart of the forest making our way towards the North. As planned, we were an army of 500 warriors, and with me were four Generals; Cayden, Ralph, one other General whose name I can’t seem to remember, and Raand. Who remembers the Blabbermouth General? The one who had been disrespecting an older General months ago in t