She stepped back as he approached. He shouldn't have known about her being mated to someone else. She had previously told him that she wasn't interested in being his bride, but now she had confided in him that she had agreed to become Luna of the werewolf pack."I really don't know how to break it to you. I was aware that you would be upset," she clarified.She felt a chill as she looked into his icy gaze and instinctively stepped back. He kept advancing, causing her to retreat until she was backed up against the wall of the building. He pushed his hand against the wall, trapping her between his body and the hard surface. She braced herself for what was to come, raising her hand in defense.Her heart was pounding in her chest as she closed her eyes, unable to meet his gaze. She couldn't stop thinking about what he might do to her for rejecting him and choosing Adrian instead. She could feel his warm breath on her face as he leaned in closer, and then his breath on her neck.""You shou
Luna looked up as she heard footsteps approaching, taking her focus away from her own thoughts. The sound grew louder, prompting her to turn back to Ashford. His eyes were locked on her with intensity."Before he gets here, you should leave, or..." Her voice trailed off, and she seemed hesitant."Exposed?" Ashford asked, looking at her knowingly. "Are you worried he'll find out that you're also associated with a vampire?"Luna looked away, finding it difficult to admit that she wanted him to leave to protect her hidden secrets. He had a remarkable talent for detecting when she was lying."What happens if he catches sight of me?""I can't say," she replied.Ashford's touch was gentle as he cupped her face, his gaze unwaveringly locked onto hers. Luna maintained eye contact, her gaze tracing the path his eyes took from her own to her nose, lips, and finally her neck."You inquired about whether I could mark you, didn't you?"Luna remained silent, allowing him to continue, his voice a so
"No." He answered her question. "A girl once died taking the test; it was too painful for her to endure. Ever since then, not everyone takes the test, and ever since my teaching, no one has finished the intense torture.""Torture?""Yes. They only pass through a step, and we already find out which element suits them.""Including Alphas?" Luna asked."Yes." Merlion answered. "Alphas do pass through two levels. They are stronger than ordinary werewolves.""What levels do you think I would stop at?""One," Merlion said."Like the others?""Yes.""I don't think so." She said."What?""I said I don't think so."Merlion opened the last door and stepped in. Luna followed suit. The room was bright, and all the elements were lined up parallel to each other. The earth was facing water, and the brightness of the room was reflected in the water. The water was made into a ball and was floating above a stand and rolling. The fire, on the other hand, was like a ball; it was shining in the opposite d
TRIGGER WARNING: This chapter contains torture.Luna's arms spread wide by themselves, and she tried to resist the urge to pull herself down. Merlion had told her she was not going to be able to think or say anything; only her eyes and lips were going to be able to move.She was pulled into the center of the room again. Amber lights began surrounding her; some danced on the walls. Casting eerie shadows that seem to writhe like living creatures. In the center of the room, the fire element dispatched itself from the rest of the elements. Flames began to build up, followed by heat. The heat surrounded her. Her body twirled as the heat became unbearable for her to bear.The flames circled around her and engulfed her. The flames did not consume her; they danced around her in intricate patterns, sizzling and hissing as they touched her flesh. Her screams pierced the air. The scream was so loud that it echoed off the walls. The glass windows scattered because of the scream.Tears streamed do
Ashford sat on his throne, and five females surrounded him. Each of them wore a smile on their faces as they looked at him. Ashford had a frown on his face; his mother had not shown up yesterday for the announcement. He knew she was still going to say Diana was his bride.He was going to show her that he was not going to listen to her. He had found his bride, even though she had a different mate. She was still his, and he was never going to let her go.The day was today, the day his bride was going to be finally announced. His mother wanted him to be with Diana forever, But he was changing the day himself. The day was going to be the day those three bastards who had always tried to control him by following his mother's orders were going to be gone. He was going to get rid of them himself.His mother didn't know what was coming; she would not have expected it. His lips curled into a smirk, and for Diana, he didn't know what to do to her yet.Just yet.There was going to be another time
Neon helped him pour the water on his face as he wiped it. A frown was still on his face. The first thing they had to do was release his mother from her room. His lips curled up into a smile. He couldn't wait to see her reaction."What's next? I will release your mother and act like someone locked her in there." Neon asked, giving a face towel to Ashford.Ashford collected it and began wiping his face. "Yes. Make sure she does not figure out you were the one who locked her in the first place.""If I let her know, she might shove a knife down my throat and do worse to you." Neon finished his thought."No, she would know I sent you even though I clearly didn't. I will wait at the throne like the good boy she wants me to be," Ashford said, mockery evident in his voice."I will get going then," Neon said.Neon turned around to leave, and he opened the door. Paused and glanced back at Ashford through his shoulders."And make sure you don't kill anyone."Ashford nodded and waved his hand to
"Adrian, have you seen Luna?"Adrian glanced at her through his shoulders. "No, not a sight of her."Phoebe hurried in front of her brother, who was packing his bag. Luna's bag was hanging in his back; he still hadn't checked what was in there. She wondered what had happened to Luna when she couldn't be found."Have you seen her since we got here?""No." Tristan answered for Adrian. "After she left with Merlion, we haven't heard a word from her."Phoebe's brows furrowed. "Her screams broke all the windows at the academy.""That's not possible." Adrian interjected. "She looks so calm, and I don't know her capacity yet.""True," Tristan said.Phoebe frowned. "Idiots, when you underwent the test, I also heard you scream, especially the scream of Trevor."Trevor, who was reading a book, stopped, took down the book, and glanced at her at the mention of his name."Hey, that's unfair. You can't call me weak.""Why not?" Phoebe said. 'You might be weak but gorgeous.' She waved her head and sn
"What do you mean?" Ashford asked. "You saw her naked?" Neon gulped audibly. "I wanted to tell you slowly." "You wanted to tell me that you saw my mother naked and in bed with a man?" Neon nodded. "Not just any man; Diana’s father." Ashford paced to and fro. His mother had always wanted him to marry Diana, and now she was caught having sex with Diana’s father without even attempting to hide it. She was courageously asking him if they could have a trio with his best friend. A frown creased his forehead. There was more to the story, and he knew it. His mother had taken Diana in after her mother's death. Evelyn had taken perfect care of Diana, treating her like her own daughter the same way she treated him. When Diana's mother died, he took her in as his sister. He had taken great care of her until he discovered she was in love with him. He wasn't sure if it was love or a craving for power, but she had manipulated his mother into arranging her marriage to him. Now that he had found h