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Moonlit Pages Chapter 21: Out
The moment Verena held the doorknob to her own door, she felt a strange feeling engulf her before she could proceed to enter her house. It was a mix of fear, worry, and confusion rushing towards her all at once. Surprisingly enough, her problems seemed to disappear as soon as she was able to come in. Her nose hated the overpowering stench of alcohol filling the entire house."He’s home," she whispered to herself. After two weeks, she finally felt the presence of her uncle. "Uncle?" she called."Oi!" the old man yelled at the top of his lungs while swallowing the huge chunk of meat in his mouth. "You are here still?""What?""Where’s your rich boyfriend, huh?" the huge man asked, spitting bits of food all over the place. "Isn't he going to pay me to leave today?""What do you mean by that?" Verena was confused by what she just heard. "Who’s paying you exactly?""Well, the rich man that you brought home last time."The old man laughed. "Call him and tell him that I need more money.""Zo
Moonlit Pages Chapter 22: Closer
"She’s barely breathing!""Zoren, she’s going to be fine," Galen responded. "We are in the hospital; you can now rest, knowing that she is going to be alright.""I know how her normal breathing sounds," Zoren stated. "She’s weak.""She was badly beaten, Zoren." Galen pulled him over to the huge couch of the comfortable VIP room and let him sit back. "They checked her already; she’s weak, but she will be okay. She just needed some rest.""I need to go back.""Where?""To her house!" Zoren growled, rolling his eyes in anger. Just thinking about the scene he witnessed earlier is making his blood boil. It wasn’t as brutal as what he usually sees during battles, but seeing how Verena was weakly lying there, helpless, sent him into spirals. "I have to do something. I can't rest, knowing that I have unfinished business. I need to make him pay for what he has done!""But what are you going to do, Zoren?" Galen asked him silently, making sure that Verena wouldn't wake up because of the two of
Moonlit Pages Chapter 23: Open
"Eat, what are you doing?" Zoren rolled his eyes, pushing the bowl of hot porridge in front of Verena. "Go, finish all that.""I will, I promise.""I don't need you to promise that," Zoren said, pointing at the bowl. "Just show me.""It's piping hot, Zoren," she said, with a slight chuckle. "Do you really want me to get better, or are you trying to burn all my taste buds? I need it to cool down a bit.""Huh," said the man, sitting by the bed with his arms crossed. "I'm pretty sure Galen told me to make you eat this while it's hot.""Yes, don't worry, I will eat it still."Verena had the chance to take a good look at Zoren. He's wearing something comfortable for once, not a full-blown suit and tie. His plain white shirt and loose pants made him look so neat yet free."You look so normal," she commented. "It suits you.""Galen told me that I look intimidating walking around in a suit," he scoffed. "Although I don't get his whole point, I guess it's better to not make anyone feel uncomfo
Moonlit Pages Chapter 24: Five
Galen had done everything in his power to make a very pretty and colorful room for Verena in the palace. He had to make sure that the spacious room would still feel comfortable, as per Zoren's order. He did not expect it to be a very tiring and tricky task. But for his whole life, he never tried to shop for a woman. So he dove into the internet and searched for all the things that could help him. Even though he was quite unsure if she would want all of her stuff covered with pink lace. That's what he did. Once he was done, he had to quickly rush to the hospital to check on his friends. Verena is finally coming home after two days of staying in the hospital. Within those two days, Zoren never left her side. Although the prince was not accustomed to the human world, he managed to take care of her by himself when Galen was not there to help him out. It was amazing for Galen to see. It's not everyday that he can see a beast act so sweet and caring. It was mind-blowing. He won't be able t
Moonlit Pages Chapter 25: What If
"This room is making me dizzy.""Shut up, it's for Rena; she looks so happy about it, look!""She's not even talking," Zoren said, looking at Verena, who was silently standing by the door. "I think you made her dizzy as well. She looks like she's about to puke.""Everything about this palace is making me lose my mind," Verena said. "It's too much. I don't think I would last long in this place.""The room is hideous; just say it.""No, Zoren, it's fine," she said. "It's pink, and I respect the choice."Zoren walked into her room and checked on her closet. "I see, Galen even took care of your clothes. It's alright, I guess.""I told you guys, I got everything down perfectly!""While I stay here, I can clean the entire place!" Verena said it out of nowhere. "This place is huge.""It is," Galen agreed. "And I can use your help with maintaining it. I guess that could be your work."Zoren glared at Galen, and he instantly knew what he wanted. Galen shook his head and winked at him."We have
Moonlit Pages Chapter 26: Huh
Verena's POVIt was amazing to see a new world that was very different from what I knew. A nice house, a new room, new clothes, new surroundings—somehow, I got a new life without doing much. Before, I had to spend my entire day working just to be unsure if there was food to eat the next morning. But now, I only have to sit around and wait, and then I will see him walking towards me with a grin on his face, holding whatever I need.Who would have thought that a prince like him had this side too? Whenever I wanted to drink, he would run all the way downstairs to grab me a bottle without any questions. He is willing to be my own personal maid, even though he's adamant that in his kingdom, he won't even be allowed to do any chore. It was cool; yeah, he looks cool, and all that was happening is slowly coming to me now, but I still can't shake off this feeling. Somehow, I could still see myself in the dream.A beautiful man who does anything in his power to keep me safe and pleased in a com
Moonlit Pages Chapter 27: Side
"It's nothing but lines—two chopstick-looking ones, a dancing dude, a cross, then a squiggly line at the top, and a bunch of squiggles with a tail at the end." Verena shook her head as she tried to describe each letter on the book. "Is this supposed to make sense, Zoren? I can't understand anything; what can I do with this information, do you know?""I really don't know what to tell you, woman," Zoren said, biting his lips. "You are the only one who is able to see the words written on there. I think it must be some ancient writing or something, but I do not know how to read that.""How about Galen?" Verena asked. "Don't you think it's possible that he might know something about this? He's old, right?""Wow, I definitely loved to hear that the moment I came in," Galen said, giggling to himself as he walked in. "What are you seeing, Rena? Were you able to draw the lines?" He gave her a pen and paper. "Can you write it here? Maybe we could figure it out."Verena was able to draw a few le
Moonlit Pages Chapter 28: Felt
"Don’t you feel it?"Galen tapped at the table where Verena was sitting across from him, her eyes completely shut."What do I have to feel, exactly?" she asked. "Could you at least give me a hint?""Just close your eyes and feel it.""My eyes are closed as they can be, Galen, and I still feel nothing." Verena tried to peek, but the sight of everything being dark made her close her eyes instantly. "Why are we in this place again?""This is a sacred dungeon, Rena; don’t call it a place that would be suitable for hostages again, please.""I apologized already; it just slipped out of my mouth, alright?" she sighed and took a deep breath. The musty smell of damp earth and decaying moss fills her nostrils. "You can hear the muffled sounds of the palace above you, but down here in the dungeon, it feels like a world apart.""What sounds?"I can hear the birds chirping.""They’re crying for help, Rena, not chirping.""What do you mean?""Whenever Zoren runs around at night, the birds all cry f
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