Chapter 59- Ann -My face brightened into a smile when I saw Damon walking towards me. But it was short-lived when he did not smile back."I would like to have a word with you," he said straightaway as he approached me."Okay..." I said with uncertainty as I wondered what was wrong.He led me to a corner, and my heart skipped a beat at how he looked at me."Damon, what's wrong?" I couldn't wait."Ann I need you to tell me nothing but the truth," he began. "You knew about Elena's scroll, the one she was looking for to appear before the council which you helped her search for.""I do remember searching for a scroll with her but she told me it wasn't something serious," I told him. "She told me it was just a piece she found.""Is that the reason why you decided to hide it? Because she said it was nothing serious?"I shook my head in confusion."I don't understand what you mean by that," I said. "I didn't know anything about the scroll except that I helped her look for it. I haven't even
Chapter 58- Ashina -I anticipated the evening. Patiently waiting for the sun to go down so I could meet Lucian.I told myself that it was not just because I wanted to see him, to be with him.It was because I wanted to hear what he had in mind to discuss with me.When it was time I dressed up and went to the garden.There was no one there. I sat and waited, thinking something had held him for a while.But minutes turned to hours and he was still nowhere to be found.Had he forgotten? But he was the one who asked to see me.I thought of going to meet him in his chambers to see if all was well.I hesitated. He had asked to see me. Why should I be the one to go to him? He asked that we meet here.I didn't want to go, but something in me wanted to confirm that he had reasons, genuine reasons for not being here.But when I was passing through the hallway my eyes caught something I could not believe.Lucian and Stacy were at the dining, having what looked like a dinner date.I could not b
Chapter 57- Ashina -I stood on the stairs and looked down at the beautiful garden, when Lucian walked up to me."Good day, Alpha," I greeted with a bow and he nodded."How are you doing today, Elena?" He asked."I am much better, my Lord.""I can see."He did not say anything more, and I wondered why he was here in the first place."Will you be busy tonight? I would like to have a word with you."I shot my head up. I wasn't expecting that."Is everything okay, Alpha?" I asked. "Did I do anything wrong?""No." He said simply.There was something about the way he looked at me that made me feel so uncomfortable. His eyes seemed to be looking into my soul.It was the way he had always looked at me while I was still here as Princess Ashina. It always made me melt under his gaze. But now I was suspicious. I couldn't trust him anymore."Where do I meet my Lord?" I asked him."Where we met the other night. When the moon is out, I will be expecting you.""But Alpha, you did mention that plac
Chapter 56- Ann -I was sitting with Damon and I laughed heartily at the joke he made.I watched his face as it lit up with his smile.He was an angel. Though he was the Beta yet a very simple and jolly fellow.He has become a very good friend over the days. I have caught my heart warmed up whenever he came around, and I always looked forward to seeing him.But despite the smile, I could sense some worry masked within, and I asked him."Is everything okay? You seem to be worried about something.""Oh, it's nothing serious," he said. "Elena slumped last night and I had to stay up watching her.""Oh my goodness," I sat up. "Is she okay now?""Yes. She's very fine now," he replied.I could not help but notice how he spoke about her with so much concern.I knew they were not in very good times as I barely saw them together, but even with that, he was still there for her.He really cares about her.I felt the jealousy welling up. Even though he's here with me, he'd always be a good friend
Chapter 55- Ashina -I opened my eyes slowly, my head feeling light. Still on the bed I looked around the room I was in and saw Damon asleep on a chair.I recalled I was with Lucian yesterday so why is Damon here? He must have called for him to get me instead.Of course, Lucian wouldn't bother himself with someone like me. He's the Alpha and I am a commoner.I was grateful that Damon even stayed here with me. It means he still cared. Just then the door opened and the doctor walked in.Damon heard the door too and woke up."Good morning Doc," he greeted as he sat up."How was your night?" The doctor asked him. "Thank you for staying back with her. Is she awake yet?"They turned to look in my direction and I closed my eyes."Not yet," Damon said as the doctor approached me."I am sure she would be doing better by now," the doctor said and touched me gently."Elena, can you hear me?"I opened my eyes slowly."How are you doing now?" He asked and I nodded."Good. It's nothing serious lik
Chapter 54- Ashina -I looked up to see Lucian standing over me and scrambled to my feet."I just needed to clear my head," I said quietly and a moment of silence passed."By this time?" He finally asked. "You should be in bed sleeping.""Uhm, yes. But sleep was far from me.""This spot is..." He seemed hesitant to say the next word. "This spot is not open for just anyone."I almost scoffed. Was he trying to imply this place is special? Well maybe for other reasons, but definitely not because of me and all the times we've spent here together."I am so sorry, Alpha. I did not realise that. I was just strolling around and found it. It seemed a calm place so I decided to stay here," I said, watching his expressions carefully and continued when I did not get any reaction. "But I should go if you don't want me to stay here."I made to leave."You can stay," he said with a sigh. He had a distant look on his face and I followed the direction of his eyes.He was looking at the spot where we