LOGINElle’s POV“I gave instructions that no one should come in here, did you not get it?”He asked as he stylishly moved his body in front of me, trying to block me from view.My fingers were shaking beside me.Sir Caius cleared his throat.“Your majesty, I got the message. But—.”“And yet, you are here? Why is that?”Silence stretched between them.I wasn’t sure but it seemed like something else was hanging between the two.I understood my situation had to be handled with almost care and secrecy. However, I was a bit surprised when he spoke about keeping it away from sir Caius.The man basically knew almost everything about him.Why was he hiding this?Was it just about protecting me or was there more?“I had an important message to pass.”He locked his jaw. “About what?”His eyes flickered towards me.“You are talking to me, Caius. Your eyes should be on me.”“Forgive me, your majesty.”He paused, still staring slightly.“But…is she okay?”Silence.“What do you mean?”“Your Majesty, I
King Kerman’s POVI watched as she tore the animal apart, drinking its blood like it was for dear life.Perhaps it was.After drawing out the last breath from the deer, she paused and looked at me, then her eyes went down at the scene in front of her.Her shoulders slumped and I could feel the sadness radiating through her. It was as if she suddenly realised what she was doing and she hated herself for it. Her face morphed into a sorrowful expression as she shook her head.“Your majesty,”She whispered.I rushed forward, lifting her up.“I’m sorry, I know it’s wrong. I know I shouldn’t have done it. I just couldn’t help myself.”“Hey, that’s enough. You have nothing to apologize for.”“But I do. Look at what I’ve done. This is madness.”“Hey, hey, hey, look at me.”I leveled my face with hers, then held it, using a finger to wipe the tears that streamed down freely.“What? You think I’m going to judge you?”She swallowed.That answered my question.I laughed a little.“Don’t you th
King Kerman’s POVI noticed the look in her eyes as she stared at the man in front of me.Fear.Sadness.It was enough to let me know she had a connection to him. Then I remembered what the man said.He was looking for his daughter.What are the odds?I squinted my eyes.She stepped closer, reaching for him.But I quickly stopped her before the man could notice there was a third person.“Your daughter you say?”“Yes,”He turned to me.“Have you seen her?”We could barely make out with each other’s face so I knew she was safe.I shook my head.“I’m sorry, I haven’t. But I don’t think you should be out here by yourself. Maybe she just went to a party. So why don’t you go back home, I’m sure she’ll come home herself.”“You don’t understand.”He broke down a little.“My daughter… She's not like that. She doesn’t go out to parties. She doesn’t even go anywhere without telling me. Besides, she’s been missing for weeks. This is not about a party.”I tightened my jaw.“I understand your frust
Elle’s POVMy heart was beating hard against my chest as I watched him get ready for the plan tonight.“Are you sure no one is going to catch us?”He shook his head. “No. I do this all the time. No one will catch us.”“What? You hunt…for blood?”He nodded.My eyes widened.“Some of those nights when you came into my room, and I was absent,”“You went out to hunt?”I completed and he nodded.I gasped.“I had no idea. So this is normal for both races?”He sighed, slightly avoiding my gaze.“Something like that.”“Something like that? There’s something you’re clearly not telling me.”“Elle,”He put his hand on my shoulders.“Don’t worry about it. When we get out there, we know what to do.”I swallowed, still feeling worried.“I hear you but even if you go out to hunt, it’s still not the same thing. I mean, everyone knows me to be a…solarian or whatever you guys call it. If someone catches us, what will be my explanation for drinking… blood? Besides, I’m not even sure I want to do someth
king Kerman’s POVEven after the grey mother explained the specifics to me, there was still one thing I couldn’t figure out.Yes, Elle got herself back after our night together.But what was the connection?Why me?Could it have been someone else or did it have to be made from the beginning?These questions kept running through my mind and I decided to get an answer for them.After she managed to fall asleep, I decided it was a perfect time to leave. I could get my answers and return as soon as possible because I knew her sleep would most likely be a very short one.That is a fact, I know about her kind.I had still not told Caius about it.After his confession to me, I wasn’t sure I could easily trust him with such information.Whatever my mother had on him could be strong enough to make him concede and this secret was too dangerous to share around.Eventually, I gave an instruction that he wasn’t allowed to be in my room in my absence.I knew it wouldn’t come as a shock since you ju
Prince Draemirs POVThe high elder walked into my room and by the look in his face, I can tell he has important news.“Your highness, I have news.”I sighed, peeking at him from between the two women by my side.“I can tell. But as you can see I’m rather preoccupied? So it’s better worth it.”He smiled and that calmed me down a bit.Clearly, it was worth it.I let out a low groan as I pulled myself out of the bed, slapping the ass of one of the girls. I stretched my body dramatically before finally giving him my attention.“Fine. How can I help you?”He drew in a deep breath. That sarcastic expression when he feels he’s about to say something interesting.Sometimes he’s lucky with it.Other times the information is so useless that I end up punishing him.“Speak, high Elder. As you can see, I was really busy when you came in.”He cleared his throat, his eyes moving to the girls on the bed.“Of course. Forgive me.”“Speak.”“Yes, of course.”Pause.“Your highness, it’s actually about t
Elle’s POV“For— forgive me, your majesty,” Sir Caius apologized, turning to run out.He grounded against my lips, smacking a tightened fist onto the side of the bed.And me? I just laid there in shame and guilt.I couldn’t believe the minion saw that. But what was worse was that I couldn’t believe
King Kerman’s POVThe healer was in my room and I was about to tell her the matter of the uncompleted ritual dance, hoping she could have any kind of solution, when a loud scream tore from the inner chambers where Elle was.I stiffened as we both turned our heads sharply towards the door. My legs m
King Kerman’s POV “Are you saying you’ve managed to catch a few of the criminals involved in the kidnapping cases?” Victor rose to his feet, bowed and replied. “Yes, your majesty. After you gave me the assignment, I took it very seriously and I’ve been working nonstop to catch those evil people. A
Elle’s POV “Elle, aren’t you supposed to help the king get dressed up before his morning meeting? You’re going to be late.” Bianca said, nudging me to wake up. But I pretended to be asleep. I didn’t want to get out of bed not because I was tired…or maybe I was. Just a little. But that wasn’t the







