The sound of galloping horses was heard across the kingdom. Soldiers rode through the kingdom with sticks of fire in their hands as they safeguard the kingdom against invading enemies. Lilia hid behind a cart, a scarf tied around her head as she waited for a soldier galloping towards her. The soldier rode past her not noticing her presence, Lilia inhaled deeply in relief and quickly walked towards Mama Gunad's door. She knocked quietly not to attract the attention of a nearby soldier approaching her. She heard a voice indoors, "Open mother, it's Lilia" she whispered with her mouth pressed on the wooden door. Instantly, the door opened, Lilia quickly burst in and closed the door. The noise of the closing door attracted a nearby soldier. Quickly, Lilia hid under the old woman's bed, her hands over her mouth."I heard a noise in here," the soldier said firmly as he stared at the woman with angry eyes. Mama Gunad weakly held onto the door as she faced the intimidating soldier, "It's n
The sun shone brightly without mercy, the chirping sound of insects filled the woods as squirrels ran past the grass up to a tree trunk. Lilia's eyes flickered around as she walked on, she had been wandering around for hours but couldn't find a nearby village. Every moment she felt thirsty, she brought out the bottle of water in her bag, took a sip, and dumped it back into her bag just to preserve it. She doesn't know when she will find a village so she shouldn't be wasteful. As she walked on, her feet stepped on dry leaves as the rustling sound occupied her, she looked up at the tall trees before her, some of them had dry leaves which fell drastically to the ground but the rest were green and filled with fruits of its kind. She must find a way through these trees and get to someone as soon as possible but the more she walked, the more she became confused and paranoid. Lilia bit her lower lip with puzzled eyes, at a point, she began to feel weak and her feet began to hurt. She surv
Lilia began to struggle in the dark but the hand that held her was far stronger than her fading strength. She kicked the figure hard on its leg which was so firm that she thought she hit a rock instead.The figure said nothing but refused to release its hand from her mouth no matter how hard Lilia strived.Slowly, a tiny ray of light emitted from a crack above, and slowly, Lilia saw a pair of dazzling green eyes staring at her. At first, she couldn't see anything else but those green eyes that were pierced deep into her soul. She closed her eyes and struggled more but the more she did, the more she realized that her effort was fruitless. With sad eyes, a tear slowly fell from her left eye as she begged the green eyes which stared at her nonstop. Slowly, the ray of the light became brighter and shone on the necklace around her neck, its radiation filled the room.The green eyes before her shone in shock at the sight of the necklace and suddenly his eyes became so angry and violent.
A ray of light pierced through her skin, her body burned up in enormous pain. Slowly, Lilia opened her eyes to find a pair of eyes staring at her. She narrowed her eyes at the image before her as it became clear, the eyes that stared at her were not the green eyes she was expecting to see but her mum's blue eyes that shone in worry."My Child" Queen Mena muttered with a happy smile as she quickly cupped Lilia's hand in hers, her face beaming with joy.Lilia blinked with a confused look, she scanned around and was surprised to find herself back in her bedroom, her mum seated next to her with a relieved face. She squeezed her forehead puzzled as she wondered how she got here, "Mother" she whispered as the pain in her mouth prevented her from speaking. She winced in pain, her eyes shut together as her back ached badly."Stay calm child, don't stress yourself, you are still healing" Queen Mena caress her hand slowly, her eyes welled up with tears, "I thought I have lost you forever" she s
The sound of the galloping horses was heard as they left the palace and headed to the village. Lilia glanced out at the open window of the carriage as she gazed at people who stopped as soon as they saw the royal carriage approaching. Finally, she could get answers concerning the necklace that was given to her by Mama Gunad, she needs to know its origin and maybe get answers of the beast in the cave. The carriage rode gently, the pain in her body made it difficult for her to stay put but she insisted that she would, no matter how hard it would take.Soon, they got closer to Mama Gunad's house, the people around stared at Queen Mena in glittering eyes as they admired her beauty and royal clothings. They were used to seeing the princess but the presence of the Queen gave them goosebumps as their heart raced with awe. Lilia got out of the carriage, she didn't care about her twisted ankle or the villagers watching. With pains, she limps towards the door of the hut, her heart filled wit
Two maids rushed into the room as they heard Lilian loud gasp. They stared at her with scared eyes as they wondered what happened.Lilian panted heavily as she stared at her body, she still had bruises on her skin but she felt no pain in her legs, hands or body!.Shocked, she quickly got out of her bed, walked towards the door and back to her bed without limping or any feeling of pain. The maids stared at her in confusion but none of them dared to say a word but watched her with longing eyes. Lilia walked towards a mirror nearby, glared at her reflection and to add more to her surprise, her red puffy eyes were all gone as they were replaced with her normal eyeballs. Even the cut by the side of her mouth healed, not a scratch could be seen but the wounds on her hands and leg were still present. Quickly she turned to the maids with a smile on her face which quickly faded as she walked to her bed, sat on it and the weird dream she just had crawled slowly into her mind. She turned to th
"I am Adolphus, son of the leader of the Alpha pack of werewolves and I need no one to question my identity!" He roared in deep rage, his teeth elongated and became pointy and so terrifying to gaze at. His ears become longer as his appearance turned into a wolf, His eyes facing Lilia's terror eyes as she shivered in fear. Lilia's eyes widened In shock at his revelation. She stared at the beast before her whose face was immediately covered in hair, long fur that became pointy. She gazed in great shock as he transformed into a wolf with four legs but his eyes were as green as ever,harsh and filled with death.Lilia screamed in fright, her legs wobbled and her mouth dried up at once. Not able to stand the sight, Lilian took to her heels and ran away quickly as she could, her eyes searching the hole she created on the wall. Adolphus, who became a fierce wolf, ran ragingly towards her as his teeth were ready to tear her into several pieces. Filled with fear, she ran more, her heart beatin
The palace was filled with merry music as maids could be seen around the palace carrying a tray of foods, fruits and flowers.Lilia stared out of her room window as she gazed at the royal carriage of King Fabian, prince philip's father as they visited with the engagement preparation.Lilia sighed in an unhappy tone, she walked towards her bed, her hand folded as she sat on her bed with a bordered heart. It's been a week since her encounter at the cave but still she kept seeing his face in her dreams and everytime she closed her eyes. Never did she think that she would be drawn to him even after he almost killed her if she wasn't fast enough to escape death.Lilia inhaled deeply, she stood up with tensed stares, her mind far away from reality as her mind didn't go well with her engagement plans with prince Phlip, just his face alone gave her a feeling of disgust and she couldn't imagine living with someone sue didn't love for the rest of her life. His attitude, fake smiles and silly ex
"How is Orlan doing?" Dr Hitler asked me, as I wanted to step out of his office. "He's gone already sir." I raised my head to him. "Just a week and he's gone. He is really a jerk. Who visits his love for just a week and leaves." I knew where the words with make a stop and quickly I dropped the files and bid him bye, with a hastened step. I closed the door behind me and sighed. I walked to the secretary and worked on a blood sample with her. We filed it and I walked into my office, met a rose, with a tag on it. I froze at the door, looked left and right, behind me, maybe someone would look suspicious of keeping something like that there. Knowing fully well that I have two apparent enemies in the hospital, I checked for them, before going in, into the office. I moved to it and Dr Hitler appeared behind me, he peeped from above me. "What's that?" He asked with a suspicious tone. "It's nothing sir. It is just a gift." I responded "Hm, it is..." He muffled. I walked in alone and shut
The door of the dungeon opened, Lilia looked up and saw Natacha who walked in with a tray of food. She placed beside Lilia who looked surprised, glanced at the food and back at her, "Why did you bring this? And didn't any soldier see you with it?' I asked all at once. Natacha scoffed, she opened a plate and the smell of cooked corn filled my nose. The food looked good too and the sight of it made my mouth water. I watched Natacha as she began to eat, she didn't say a word but ate continuously, her eyes searching my gaze as she ate. Soon, she finished the whole meal, drank a cup of water and smiled, "Now let's start" she announced.I looked at her with firm eyes, did she just bring in her food to make me yearn for it, this girl is unbelievable!Natacha saw the look on my face, she burst out into laughter, "Just look at your fave princess, you should have told me to bring some for you. This is my night portion and I decided to share it with you". She said, I nodded and fixed my gaze
King Arthur stared at Mena for a long time, his eyes couldn't believe who stood near him, he didn't know what to think. If this is the Mena he fell in love with or the witch that took her place. With shaky eyes, he stared deeply into her blue eyes, they looked calm, gentle and filled with love."Mena" he whispered with a rising emotion in his heart, "Is this really you?" He implored to be sure, this time, he does not want to make the same mistake he made eighteen years ago. Mena stared at him with a smile, her eyes welled up in tears, she couldn't believe that she would be able to stand near the man that she loves, the man who was taken away from her by her sister, her evil sister who has never wanted her happiness ever since they were kids. Mena knows how many sacrifices she has made just for Suna to be happy but she wanted more, even to the extent that she took her love and her child as hers.With affection in her eyes, she held King Arthur's hand and wrapped her fingers around him
The next morning, Lilia heard footsteps approaching her cell. She was awake all night and didn't sleep a wink, she studied each spell one page after the other and now, she knew all the content of the book. As the footsteps drew closer, Lilia quickly knew that more than two people were approaching, she stood up, raised her gown and tugged the book into her gown in a position where she wouldn't suspect a thing. Hastily, she sat on the floor and rested her head on the wall pretending she was fast asleep. The chains of the dungeon began to chatter, Lilia knew that they were entering, soon, she heard the door open and at once, she knew that it was Prince Philip, he was here to mock her.Prince Philip walked closer to her, he bent down and studied her face, a frown settled on him. With hardened eyes, he turned to the soilders next to him, his look ready to murder them, "I thought you said that she is badly injuries with brusis all over her skin, how come there isn't a sign of a wound on he
Lilia breathed deeply, her eyes slowly opened as the coldness of the dungeon overshadowed her. With pain all over her body, she coughed out loud and spat out blood at once, her body, weak and vulnerable. She thought she was going to die but finding herself back to the dungeon broke her completely down. Why can't fat just let her leave this cruel word and join her father in the after world, while she must continue to suffer, it's been years and she can't just take it all in anymore. She coughed again and spat out more blood, her face covered in dried blood that trickled down her forehead, nose and mouth. Soon, she heard footsteps approaching, the thought of the soldiers coming back for her made her skin crawl, her body was immediately filled with goosebumps. She tried to move her body but all to no avail, her whole strength was gone and whosoever that is coming should end it all for her, she is ready to move on and not suffer in anguish anymore. She heard the door of her dungeon unl
The loud cry of the soldiers was heard along with the villagers who stood apart and watched the princess dragged down the Stony path like a slave, chains tied around her hands and legs.Lilia breathed difficulty, her lungs were burning and the intense heat of the sun made matters worse for her. She screamed and begged, hot tears rolled down her eyes but the soldiers were merciless. Anytime she felt weak and fell to the ground, they beat her up with strong sticks in their hands or poured her with dirty water which they collected from some villagers' stalls. The whole town watched her brutally punished and treated inhumanely, bruises appeared on Lilia's skina ns more blood oozed out from her mouth, nose, legs and hands. The soldiers shouted at any passerby on their way. They dragged Lilia down into the market place and people who came to visit from neighbouring kingdoms watched the princess with pity in their hands, children who stood apart with their mothers cried out in tears, their
Lilia strolled down the royal garden as she cut the outgrown grass, her mind filled with Natacha words. Throughout the night, she couldn't sleep, the dungeon floor became too stiff for her to close her eyes thereby making a feeling of insomnia dawn on her. Her aunt, Queen Suna is a heartless witch and she is nothing like her mother. She wondered how many lives the queen must have claimed and how many she is planning on executing including hers so she must act fast, get accustomed to her powers and finally get revenge for the death of all the pains, tears and agony she has passed through.Lilia continued with the grass cutting, she tried not to get injured by the sharp cutter, she isn't used to this tedious work but ever since her life changed, she got used to a lot of things. With thoughts whirling in her mind, Lilia noticed the presence of someone behind her. It was broad daylight so there was nothing to be scared about. She pretended like she wasn't aware of the stranger's presence
Lilia walked out of the bathroom, she smelled nice and her washed hair was packed at the back with a rubber. She wore the simple and worn out gown Natacha gave her and honestly, she felt comfortable in it.She found Natacha waiting patiently for her, she sat on a sofa with a book in her hand. "You can leave now, once it is sunset, go into the woods and I shall meet you there, I know that you have burning questions that your heart needs to clear off" Natacha said in a stiff tone, her gaze fixed on the book she was reading. "Thank you" Lilia muttered and walked out the door. At the sound of the closed door, Natacha looked up and closed the book in her hand. Her brunette roommate, Genevieve with a pointed nose and black eyes, walked into the hut minutes later, "What was she doing in our home?" She inquired at Natacha who gave her a reluctant look."The queen requested that I have her washed and dressed" She briefly answered, got up and walked towards the bed leaving Genevieve looking a
Lilia opened her eyes to the sound of approaching footsteps, she could hear whispering but she couldn't fathom their words and she grew curious to know what they were talking about. She woke up hours ago to total darkness, with the strength left in her, she kicked and screamed but all fate was lost, she is locked up in here until someone comes to save her. Exhausted, she closed her eyes and inhaled deeply. She is a witch and should be able to cast some powerful spells but she knows none or anything relating to a witch. Her mother's words about her real identity ran in her head, her transformation baffled her even till this day, all these while in her life, she never knew that she is a werewolf, the same being she never believed existed, the same being she go deep in the cave and was terrified to look at. What will Adolphus think of her now that she is also part of him, she could see the sad look in his eyes when the truth about her being a witch was revealed, the pain his mother cau