I became alert, my eyes scanning my surroundings .There was no sign of a living being so I calmed down." Maybe I'm Just imagining things." I murmured to myself. With all the tension and paranoia, it was reasonable I was getting alarmed over nothing.Taking a deep breath, I took a step forward as I approached the gate.My heart was racing in my chest and if it wasn't for the fact that I desperately needed to find that book, I would have turned around and left.But I couldn't.Standing a meter away from the gate, I extended my hands to push it when my peripheral vision spotted what looked like arrows flying my way as the sound of metal rattling echoed throughout the silent nightInstinctively I dodged as my head snapped back, the arrows had passed right next to me."Fuck!" I cursed as another bout of arrows flew by my side. I stepped back, calculating the distance and speed of the arrows, then dodged once again, my movements precise.Squatting down, my eyes stared at the small hole th
I scratched my head awkwardly, not knowing what to say. I was about to open my mouth and explain that I was not who I thought I was but the man beat me into it." I understand. Your highness, this way please." The man said, motioning for me to follow him.I didn't get to know what he understood before my legs carried me away, cautiously following behind the man as he led the way towards the huge magnificent castle.Approaching the castle, I could not help but marvel at how big it was. I could not hide the wonder that filled my eyes and the way they shone as I gazed at the magnanimous castle, with its high towers and large gate that stood out proudly adding to its charm.From the exterior, it was enough to say that the dragons were wealthy and very powerful. Of course, it came with our asking. The dragons ruled the world for thousands of years.Approximately a century ago, every kind became independent but the dragons remained the most powerful until that tragedy happened.It could be
I smiled to myself after picking the book. It was the exact one I was searching for. Taking a deep breath, I struggled to stand.The moon outside was shining, casting a beautiful glow in the night, and the crickets chirped their song. But as the night went on, the sounds of the woods became more menacing, almost as if the trees were closing in.I shivered knowing that I would have to pass through the woods.Rummaging through my backpack, I removed the small bottle Valeria gave me a few days ago and drank the contents.She Said that the portion could restore someone's energy, albeit momentarily.Securing the book inside my backpack, I left the room and headed downstairs.Standing at the huge hall, my eyes drifted to the picture of the lady who had a resemblance to me.I took one last glance before walking away.Thaddeus was waiting for me a few meters away from the entrance of the castle.I walked to him, expressing my intention of leaving the castle." Does your highness not plan on
A look of surprise flashed across his face and his eyes flickered with interest.I scoffed. I knew I was right. Trying to coerce me to give out the book then getting rid of me! What a good strategy." It's useless. As long as I am alive, you better forget about getting your hands on this book." I said, looking at him straight in the face.The man's face turned gloomy." Don't blame me for being ruthless." The man declared and charged towards me.I closed my éyes hoping the pain could end sooner, only that the pain never came.The next moment I opened my éyes, I was back to the house. My eyes scanned the familiar surroundings and sighed in relief." You never listen do you?" Valeria's angry voice reached my ears.I looked towards her, only to see her fuming in anger. She must be furious that I left the house when she had told me not to." I'm sorry." I said, looking down. I could not afford to meet her gaze."Sorry! Is that all you can say to me?" She roared, her éyes blazing red. I sa
Third person POV " What did you Just say?" A masked man shouted, darkness clouding the entire room, making the man before him tremble." We intercepted the person who entered the dragon castle but she got away." The man replied in a low voice.A flying cup was thrown towards the man and it only stopped once it reached his face, breaking into pieces.The man did not dare make a sound as blood trickled down his forehead and his face had turned swollen." I sent you to spy on the dragon castle and you came back with nothing but this?" The masked man said." Last time you let that woman get away, now you could not even capture a woman? How useless! " The man roared, his voice filled with rage." But she had help... she was not alone." The man spoke in a trembling voice." Someone helped her?" The masked man asked and his subordinate nodded." She was a witch, a very powerful witch." The man said." I am going to give you one last time, find me that woman and bring that book back." The ma
Mia POV " What do you mean by that?" I turned to ask Valeria who seemed to be saying weird and strange things tonight.She shrugged." I don't mean anything, Just asking if you ever considered that possibility. With everything happening, who knows what the mark is about." She replied.My eyes scanned her face and Valeria managed my gaze, not looking away. Looking at her, you would be convinced that her earlier words meant nothing, like she was just speculating but I was not convinced." Don't you know what the mark means?" There's so much Valeria hides under that calm facade of hers. If it was in the past, I would have ignored her statement, just like I always do but something about today tells me that If I don't ask, I'll miss something important. She has always been like that, acting aloof with a hint of mysteriousness. When we first met, she asked me about my mark and told me a few things which came to pass.That's when I knew that she had some information about the mark. When I h
After comforting me, which barely worked, Valeria left to fetch me a glass of water.Gulping the drink, I finally calmed down. Valeria sat next to me on the bed as I leaned on the headboard. My breathing had finally stabilized but the fear and terror still lingered." Can you tell me what you dreamt about that left you so flustered?" Valeria asked and I shook my mind in denial. I didn't want to talk about it, it would feel like reliving the nightmare." It's okay if you don't want to talk about it. Get some rest, I'll be in my room." Valeria offered and stood to leave." Do you think I am a stubborn person?" The question left my lips before I could stop myself.Valeria chuckled." Are you asking me? You should know the answer to that question yourself." She replied.Am I stubborn? Definitely.Otherwise I would not have repeatedly defied Valeria and done questionable things. For example, she warned me to stay away from the dragon castle until she could find a way to sneak but what did
A moan slipped past my lips when Damian's mouth caressed mine ever so softly.This was wrong, it was wrong but it fucking felt so good that I wanted more, I wanted to feast more of my brother's sweetness. Oh goddess, help me.“ What are you thinking about?" My brother's sweet seductive voice dragged me from my thoughts. He had one of his signature smiles on his face, the kind that wets my knickers.I pressed my legs together, my arousal perfuming the room.I watched as Damian's eyes darkened with desire as he took a deep breath, inhaling the scent of my arousal.“ You smell heavenly." He breathed out and my cheeks burned.That's not something you expect to hear from your brother, especially if it's sexual but why did that serve to turn me on even more?“ I want to admire your beautiful body." Damian said, his fingers going to unbutton my blouse. My eyes widened in surprise and I held his hands in an attempt to stop him yet one look from him had me melting.Damian took his sweet time u