LOGINSerenaThe next witness was a royal investigator who had been involved in uncovering Kael's connection to the dark witch.He placed several sealed documents before the court."We recovered these records from a hidden chamber connected to the accused's former residence," he explained."What did they contain?" the prosecutor asked."Correspondence, payment records and instructions concerning the use of forbidden magic."The investigator opened one of the documents."The records establish repeated communication between Kael Thorn and a dark witch. Their arrangement involved the exchange of information, resources and magical assistance.""What was the purpose of this arrangement?""To strengthen Kael's position and eliminate those he considered obstacles to his ambitions."The prosecutor paused."Was Queen Serena mentioned?""Yes."A murmur spread through the chamber.The investigator continued."There were instructions concerning her movements, attempts to discredit her and plans to make
SerenaThe day of Kael's trial arrived beneath a gloomy sky.I stood before the tall mirror in my chambers, fastening the final clasp of my royal gown. The dress was a deep shade of silver, embroidered with delicate patterns that represented the three territories united under our rule.My hair fell in soft waves down my back, while the royal crown rested upon my head.I stared at my reflection for a moment.I had imagined this day countless times.There had been nights when I had wished to see Kael suffer the way he had made me suffer. There had been moments when the mere mention of his name was enough to bring back memories I desperately wanted to forget.But I was no longer that woman.I had a family, a kingdom and a life that I had fought too hard to lose myself in the bitterness of the past.Today was not about revenge.It was about justice.A gentle knock interrupted my thoughts."Come in."Darius entered, dressed in his black royal attire. His expression was serious, and the sig
SerenaIt happened in the middle of the night. I was already 10 months pregnant and we were waiting for that day when the little rascals would decide to come out. I had gone to bed early and like any other day of late, Darius did not like leaving me alone.“Are you okay?" He asked me as I tried to look for a comfortable position to sleep in. I had thought that the pain was like any other and it would go away and then my water broke. “Oh goodness!" I cried as I tried to sit up. “What's wrong?" He asked me as he got the side lamp and sat up. “Are you okay?" He asked me as he uncovered me. “I think it's time," I said with gritted teeth."Oh, Lord! It hurts," I cried again. “Hold on for a minute. Let me start filling the bath with warm water as I call Jose to bring in the midwives,” he said as he shot out of bed.He talked as he ran the bath water. I could hear him and I decided to join him because the pain was getting harder as I said here even though I was trying to do my breathin
SerenaAfter the Oracle said that we had to consummate our marriage before everyone, I was taken by the elderly women of the pack who went to prepare me. Darius was also taken by the elders of the pack.Mei refused to leave me alone and she went with us. “What really happens here?" She asked as I was taken to a small thatched hut.“We bathe her in special water that is believed to bring prosperity, fertility and protection from our ancestors to her. Now that she is our Luna mating before everyone shows them and assures them that our king has officially taken her as a mate. It raises the respect people have for her,” an elder explained as another one stirred a bath that had already been prepared. Mei touched the water and nodded with satisfaction. I removed my clothes and entered the bathtub. The women bathed me as they chanted and sang. They were happy and so was I.After the bath, they wiped me, smeared some special oil on me and then I was made to wear a special attire that was
SerenaIt was here and the oracle had started praying and offering his blessings to us.At that time, both Darius and I were kneeling on small stools that we had been given.He prayed to the Goddess to bless our union and to our ancestors.. After that, we were asked to stand up and then take our vows.We had asked to be allowed to write down our vows and he had agreed.As given, the lady is usually the first to say her vows because like in any other culture, although women are respected, they are usually below the man in status.They will never say it out loud but that's how they think.I didn't want my vows to sound too emotional or something like that and I went for something simple.Mei had been of help just like in any other aspect."So, Alpha Serena Vale, you will be the first to give us your vows," the oracle said and Mei gave me the paper from my small purse.I looked at Darius and cleared my throat."Darius Wolfe," I started, "today, I am happy to finally become your Queen. As
Serena When I went to visit the venue they had prepared for the wedding during the day, I thought it was beautiful and I had even shed tears. I had thought it was a slice of heaven by then but now, it looked like the way I envisioned paradise to look like. What I had not known was that they had made it in a way that at night, the lights would amplify everything giving it an aurora of pinkish hue that was made even more beautiful by butterflies that were flattering around in silence. Everywhere I looked, there were petals too. At first, I thought they were roses since that is what most people use but a closer inspection told me they weren’t. You can imagine my amazement when I stopped at the doors waiting to walk to the dais, when I realised that the petals were all cherry blossoms. Cherry fucking blossoms! I was frozen in place and didn't know what to do or say. "What's wrong? Are you okay?" Mei, who was holding my gown, asked. "Yeah. Yea. Yes. I am okay. Are these
SerenaI was there in that cell for four days and nights if my mathematics weren't wrong.Since I was bored after I had expunged the poison out of me, I started counting the hours and minutes I was there.I knew I was off and there would be an error because I had been unconscious at the beginning a
SerenaI froze in my tracks, my heels rooted to the ground as my mind struggled to process what I had just heard.Me? An impersonator?How?I looked at them, and it felt like everything was moving in slow motion as they advanced toward me. My brain scrambled, trying to make sense of the scene unfol
SerenaThe forest behind Ironfang was the same as I remembered; wild, ancient, whispering with secrets only wolves could hear but under the moonlight, walking beside the Lycan King, it felt… different.Dangerous.I’d expected Darius Wolfe to be arrogant, cold, maybe even cruel, every rumor about hi
SerenaAfter leaving Kael behind, grunting in frustration, I headed back toward the ballroom smiling. I didn't know what was up with the Lycan King but I was sure glad that someone was putting Kael in his place.“Where have you been? I’ve been looking for you.”Valen appeared beside me, his sharp







