"Urrhhh!"Candice exclaimed as she clasped the book closed.She was sitting outside, on her balcony reading a book. Or so, she thought. Three hours had passed with her still unable to finish up a page. It was not the fault of the book, 'The Porter' was an interesting book, she was not just into reading books. She preferred watching TV, browsing Facebook, watching new dance trends on TikTok, or keeping up with the real estate market. She was a realtor after all, she should be working, looking for new prospects not here sitting on her hands, reading a book with nothing better to do.Two days had gone by when she had last seen Wayne, that morning, in his room after he had returned, he slept holding her for hours. She too had drifted off to sleep once again, his warmth providing a cocoon of solace. Only for him to wake her up after a few hours asking for her bank details and her friend's home address. He was already dressed in fresh clothes and he looked like had just shaved. She had seen
They both left the room and headed out, coming into the grand living area, she watched Everette pull aside one of the sentinels that guarded the house, one of the twins.She couldn't yet tell them apart as they were so identical. After some back-and-forth talk, she came to inform her "Jason will escort us milady."All three of them proceeded out of the house. Everette was walking beside her, while Jason trailed at the back behind them. Close, but not too close, keeping a formal distance.Candice looked around taking in the scenery, had it already been a week and some days ago when she had hurried along these paths trying to run away from Wayne? She had been so fixated on contacting Bernice that she didn't take the time to take in the beautiful landscape.The house stood on a cliff, the road that led to it was interlocked with tall pine trees that swayed in the wind, making a whistling noise.She knew this tree; it was called the Whistling Pines.About eight trees were planted opposite
Candice gazed at the terrified woman.She must be scared out of her mind wondering why she had come.She had no bad intentions, she was just experiencing PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). Re-living her past experience, which was no fault of hers, in fact, Sally had tried to help her that day."Hi Sally, good to see you again," She parted her lips in a smile and extended her hand for a handshake.The woman just stared at her hand, too mortified to speak."Relax, I haven't come to cause trouble," Candice urged.Feeling somewhat relieved, Sally gave a curt bow and led them to an unoccupied table at the side. She hastened away once they had taken their seat, leaving a copy of the menu on the table for their perusal."Why did she bow to us?" Candice whispered to Everette when they had sat down."She knows you belong to the royal house, that's why she accords you honor," Everette replied.Candice rolled her eyes and muttered under her breath "I belong to no one."Jason was seated oppos
"Can you tell me more about your world?" she asked feeling ashamed, the revelation she had just heard made her feel small.At that moment Sally appeared with a second jug to refill the rum that Everette and Jason were having."Sally can help you, she used to be a sigma (tutor) that teaches young pups growing up about our traditions and history," Everette suggested quickly.Candice looked from Everette to Sally surprised "You know each other?""I met her several years ago, when I was still very young, growing up in her class was educative," Everette said.A warm-hearted smile spread over Sally's lips "I do not remember all my students. But I did love to teach before I became a restaurant owner.""Please tell me about this new world Sally," Candice pleaded."I wish I could but I have to serve the other tables as well," she politely declined."Okay, how about you answer two questions per day? Every day I will come here to buy a meal and you get to answer two questions?" she negotiated.S
The sun was setting in the sky when Candice returned to the house with her companions.Today had turned out to be very exciting, she enjoyed every moment she had spent the afternoon at Sally's restaurant. It was a shame they had to leave when the place began teeming with a lot of activities. After her questions and answers, a game of chess had started in the restaurant. Folks had gathered together to play while others watched from the sidelines, betting money on who would win. It was a lot of fun as customers took turns to play, winning or losing. They chattered non-stop, the comments hilarious and funny. She did not know how to play chess, so she just watched and listened to all the gossip. Jason and Everette had participated in a game of cards, spiking her interest.She would definitely be back tomorrow, for a day full of fun. She also would try participating in at least one game. It would be thrilling to hone her skills with indoor games that didn't involve PlayStation, Temple Run,
She saw him sitting at the head of a twenty-four seater rectangular table.The table was packed full with all kinds of food; cooked rice, shrimp sauce, vegetable salad, a baked full chicken, grilled venison, loaves of bread, tomato sauce, fresh watermelon, apples, grapes, olives, wine.She looked up from the food and their eyes met.Irises that were so piercing that it reflected the flames around him, gazed at her unwavering. Slowly like a slithering snake, his gaze traveled down her body, from the top of her head, down to her toes. He noted her unchanged appearance despite his specific request. She suddenly felt naked under his heated gaze, averting her eyes as her toes squirmed in her sandals. Her previous confidence had immediately varnished under the power of his stare; she was again reminded of his aura that was intimidating and commanding of respect.Without uttering a single word, he picked up his cutleries and began to eat. Not bothering to offer her a seat. Shaking off the e
Wayne saw the shock on her face as he turned to leave.He knew he had not let her finish; he had stopped right at the point of her climax.Again.This time around he was not trying to punish her, he had to stop when the haze around his head cleared and he realized what was going on.The thought of another man touching her had sent him into a crazed frenzy, like a jealous lover. The reaction was so strong that he had gone mindless, letting the wolf in him have its way. Her scent had filled his nostrils, his mind, his head. He had barely been restraining himself from tearing at her cloths and rutting deep within her legs. His wolf had tried to be calm with her because it did not want to risk hurting her with its strength. The taste of her moisture was heady, like an intoxication. Every moan she made, sent shivers up his spine.This was the first time, since she had arrived here, his wolf had shifted to the fore to desire its mate, and it was a mind-blowing experience. One that scared hi
In the door way stood his visibly pissed mate.Her face was hard, her lips were firm, her eyes shimmered from subdued rage, her blond hair was in disarray, heat radiated off her like a solar emission. She looked like a different person, with flushed skin, pinkened cheeks, bright eyes and hair that looked like it swayed in the wind from her fury.Wayne felt a thrill surge through him, she looked so formidable in her crazed state, that he felt she could strike him down with the power in her stare. A sense of satisfaction trickled down his spine, to know he was responsible for the pleasure that had tinted her cheeks.Feigning a sigh of boredom, he quickly tucked away the paper in his shirt pocket and asked “What is it?”“How dare you?!” she thundered.“How dare I what?” he asked innocently.“How dare you-you just leave? Am I your plaything?” she asked.“I am sorry, I don’t follow,” he replied.“Do you think you can invade my body whenever you like and do whatever you like?” she was barel
He paused for a few minutes.Not that he expected a response. For the beast to speak would mean that its sanity had returned and Wayne had once again taken control.But all he got was silence."I know you are in there somewhere listening to me, so I am just going to talk to you for a while before I go up to your office to finish up some paperwork,'' he added.Then he relaxed on the chair and let out a scoff. "All I do is work these days. All day and every day. Having free time on my hands has become an imaginary luxury. One that seems impossible to achieve," he folded his arms and continued "I don't remember ever saying I wanted to be King. The position is too tasking. I have to make all the decisions, both ones I like and dislike. I always have to consider the bigger picture and take actions that benefit the entire populace. Taking into consideration the younglings, the elderly, the youth, the employed and unemployed, and the half breeds across the border."He ran a hand through his
Rojan strolled into the mansion's living room.Earnest immediately came forward to welcome him.Today, just like every other day had been hectic and he had just rounded up the day's activities.He usually ended his day by coming home to Wayne and spending the night at the mansion."How is he faring today?" He asked Earnest."He has remained calm today, there were no mad outbursts so far today," Earnest replied, receiving his briefcase."Did he eat his meals?" He inquired."Barely touched anything, but we do well to offer him the type of food he likes," Earnest reported."I want you to continue to warn the staff to keep their mouth shut about his presence in the house," Rojan instructed."I have warned them repeatedly, yet the rumors continue to spread," Earnest explained, then whispered low "It is not something that we can continue to hide, his roars are loud and he constantly bangs on the walls, trying to free himself.""But his lucid moments are increasing with each passing day. Jus
Rojan exhaled an exasperated breath.From what Earnest had explained to him when things had calmed down, Candice had run away with Everette, her maidservant because she discovered a second contract Wayne prepared for her.Secondly, Everette was a traitor and had probably lured Candice into a trap set by Waylon.Hmm, he knew that Wayne's rejection of his mate would lead to a sour end.No doubt, Wayne's wolf had come out to grieve and lash out in anger due to the loss of its mate. In the process, it disrupted Wayne's sanity and emotional balance.It was really a messed up situation."Candice is traveling alongside our king, they are spending quality time together," Rojan lied."I doubt you are telling the truth, because a little birdie told me they saw her and her maidservant travel across the central portal alone," the third elder interjected."Really, where is Candice? Where did she go?" the second elder repeated."Why do you pester me for Candice when I am the Beta here, the second i
Rojan stood in the middle of the assembly.He had done this several times for many years without considering it a chore. However, today he was weary.The last three weeks had been difficult for him."Where is the king?" One elder demanded."I have told you all already that the King is on a trip, he has some business to attend to across the realms," Rojan replied."You did not tell us anything, in fact we requested an audience with you on three occasions and you only grace us with your presence today!" another exclaimed."I have been busy since the king is traveling, I am saddled with his responsibilities. Nevertheless, I did send letters responding to your inquisition of the King's whereabouts," Rojan stated."Why has he not returned for three good weeks? Wherever he is, does he not care for the rumors that are being spread like wildfire among his people and across the realms?" a third elder asked."I am sure once he is done with what he is doing, he will return," he simply said.A fo
Her heart pumped hard in her chest as she tore through the woods.Mists swirled all around giving her the perfect cover she needed, but the hurried sounds of her feet gave her position away.Yet, she could not dare stop.She could hear their footsteps, hot on her trail. Two pairs of legs ran after her. As a nymph she was fast, but as werewolves, they were faster.The clouds of mist that was a blessing was also a curse, because it obscured her view. It seemed the mists seemed to get denser the more she ran deep into the trees.She had no idea the direction she was taking. Beyond Sabine's house, she was not familiar with the landscape. She barely knew her way around this plane. Whenever they left the house, she was always in Sabine's company.Not that she had gone out much, she spent most of her time crying and sulking the early days of her arrival.If she was thinking properly, she should be heading in the direction of the town. But right now, her head was messed up and she just wanted
Bernice felt her knees grind against the scorching sand.She had been shoved to her knees while the sorceress ordered two of her men to go after Sabine.The place on her neck where the knife had pricked stung, one good thing about her newfound amortality was that the cut would heal without a scar. She hoped with all her heart that Sabine was able to leave.It was sad that she had been caught, but better one of them, than both of them."What is taking you so long? You can't even handle a girl?" Zipporah snapped from her position on the ground, where she stood gazing up at the house.One of the men said from within the house "The halfling is gone.""What?" Zipporah's face creased in a frown."I don't know, one minute she was here and the next she wasn't," the man replied."I think she escaped through a portal that I saw her create, when I was up there with them," the man that was holding her down on her knees, told Zipporah.At his words, Zipporah slapped him hard, across the face."Inc
The third beetle flapped its wings and took flight, it snatched up one of the men and ascended up to the sky."Do something Zipporah, don't just stand there!" The man left on the ground to fight against the two beetles snapped at her."I am the one paying you, why should I do the work for you?" She yawned and put a hand to her mouth, looking bored."If we all get killed, of what good is your gold?" He retorted."Okay, I'll help you," she snorted and formed a large fireball in her hand and sent it to the sky to hit the beetle. The beetle lost its strength and began to fall to the ground.She made two more fireballs and threw one to each of the remaining beetles on the ground. They quivered and became weak.The beetle from the sky crashed to the ground a few meters away from the house clearing. Before it reached the ground, the man it was carrying had jumped to the side, allowing it to crash alone. The body shattered to pieces from the momentum of the crash.The two beetles left became
Cracks and fissures fanned across the walls of the house.She heard the squeaks of her building and the entire house wobbled.Sabine crawled back from the window.What was that fey doing here?The last time she had seen her was at her castle and she had absconded, leaving everything behind when Wayne had come after her.No one heard from her since then, Wayne had searched for her continuously and then finally gave up when he realized she was hiding in his uncle's fortress. The one place he could not breach because of the spirit of the dragon.So far, she had stayed away from her. Not attempting anything, because she knew that Wayne was her close associate.What had given her the temerity and the boldness to come out of hiding and attack her, on her plane, in broad daylight?Judging from the fireballs she was using instead of explosives; she was still treading with caution.Though her house was tucked away in the woods, just a few hundred meters away from the main town settlement, the
"Do you want to tell me what happened during your journey on planet Uranus?" Sabine probed.Bernice shook her head, no."But you should have known that Rojan is set on his principles. He has been that way for decades now," she said."I know," Bernice said and looked away, averting her eyes."You should have known he is righteously waiting for his fated mate," she added."I know," Bernice replied and wiped away a tear that slipped down her cheeks."Oh dear, why did you do this to yourself?" Sabine dropped her handbag and drew close to hug her."I thought I would be able to win him over, I thought I had a chance," Bernice cried as she hugged her tight "Now I know I will never compare to his mate. More so, now that I am a nymph.""Hey," Sabine drew back and wiped the tears from her eyes. "Don't feel bad for being a nymph. You are beautiful and the right man for you will love you no matter what you are.""I hate him, Sabine. I hate him so much for being so nice to me and making me fall fo