"Your Highness!" Xavier's friend started to say, but when he saw that he wasn't alone, he cut himself off. "You're with a girl, right?"Xavier gave him a look to warn him. He turned to Lyca and said, "Her name is Lyca, and this is my friend Austin."Lyca nodded and smiled. "It was nice to meet you, Austin...""I'll do what makes me happy... But I wonder, how did you end up here? "Xavier and his friend..." Austin asked in a sneaky way."Lyca, let me first talk to him... In response, Xavier grabbed Austin and pulled him away from Lyca."What's happening?" Austin asked right away while keeping his eyes on Lyca."I'll tell you next time, but I need to say something to you now," Xavier said in a serious tone.While Xavier and Austin were having a serious conversation, Lyca was checking out what Austin had brought. Everything in the bag is something that you need. (Would Alas buy things for me if I asked him to?) I tell myself when I'm in trouble. I didn't have anything when I ran away from
"Ahh! Please... halt!" Lyca yells. Her emotions are too complicated right now. She was caught off guard by Xavier's move."Is this your style? Are you going to torture me? Are you insane?" Lyca screamed in agony when Xavier stopped whipping her.Xavier leaned against the cage, watching Lyca caress his whip wound. "... Our wolf appears whenever we feel threatened. Because it will be difficult in your case as a new turn, this is the quickest way; thus, stop complaining." Following his remark, Xavier prepared to launch another attack."Wait!" screams Lyca, terrified. "- The whip's cut is too deep! What will become of me when the days arrive?!" She grumbled as she considered the scar the cuts would leave."With the exception of my bite, all of your wounds will heal quickly and leave nothing behind..." Xavier's patience was running out.Lyca looked at Xavier, trying to figure out if she was telling the truth... (Well, he hasn't lied since I met him,) she thought to herself as she took a de
"You! Have you got a dying desire?!" Disgruntled, Lyca insisted. While she is unaware of how long she remains in her wolf shape, she always reverts to her human form upon regaining awareness. And her initial reaction was anger against Xavier.They're both on the floor, unconscious. Unlike Lyca, who is covered in dirt but not cuts or bites, Xavier is covered in both."What? Well done! You've managed to keep your mind intact for a second time..." Xavier declared as he took a seat opposite Lyca. Asking, "...Tell me, what's the reason why you snap?"Lyca remembered that she was still naked and felt a twinge of embarrassment, so she covered herself and answered. "When you started taking the chain's lock apart! Concerned that I could injure you, I finally lost it and blacked out." When Lyca thought back on it, she felt nothing but regret.Xavier considered the options, and then she assisted Lyca in getting to her feet. "I realize now that I made a mistake. But the things you did tonight wer
Though Xavier had left, Lyca was still bewildered. She still doesn't know how to make sense of the emotions that Xavier awoke in her."What's wrong with me? Did I just-" Lyca halted and covered her lips. "... I almost made love to Xavier!"Lyca dressed herself with shaking hands, despite her best efforts to calm down. To her shame, Lyca had to acknowledge that she enjoyed Xavier's physical attention."No! No! A sudden outburst of feeling! Please, Lyca, don't let this fool you. Keep Matthew in mind. You put him in harm's way, and now he may not make it!" Lyca let out a series of deep sighs.Xavier came back a few minutes later with an incredulous Kai and Jaxson.Are you sure you were successful? Asserted Kai, beaming broadly.Even after Lyca had settled down, she avoided Xavier's gaze. "I almost killed Xavier, so I can't call it a success," Lyca said as she focused her sight on the ground for fear that her eyes might contact with Xavier's.Xavier was aware that Lyca was being evasive b
Lyca's POVEven though my stomach was churning, I didn't give in to my pride. "I refuse to bow down to hunger; I am a princess!" While staring up at the sky, I whispered something.I went right back to that horrible sensation that had appeared out of nowhere ever since I met Xavier. His kiss and caress were so tender, they still leave me breathless even today."No! No way am I going to give in to his charms! My affections are with Matthew, but for a fleeting second, I felt something for Xavier. True enough. This was a serious error in judgment on my side, and I'm sure Xavier feels the same way." I nodded my head affirmatively to try and persuade myself of my own argument."Eek..." The squeak of an opening door. This time it was Xavier sobbing, along with a full stomach and a glass of water.Defiantly declaring, "I'm not hungry!" I exclaimed, jumping on the bed. Simply because I've decided to put the past with Xavier behind me doesn't mean I'm prepared to see him right now."Really? I
It's been a few days since Lyca's intensive training, and everyone has seen her wolf's powers, as Xavier predicted.And throughout this, Xavier kept his distance. He permits Lyca to participate in the pack's daily activities and let her wolf free reign in the evenings.This causes Lyca to inquire after Jaxson."—Hey, do you know when I may expect Xavier's evaluation? He hasn't seen me channel my inner beast in far too long. He also put an end to his workout for the day. He could be unwell or preoccupied." She aimed for a neutral tone in an effort to conceal her genuine emotions.In a friendly nod, Jaxson looked over at Lyca. "Not sure what he's planning on doing. If you're curious about Xavier's activities, you may always ask him."Lyca, not expecting an answer, simply shrugged. "... But seriously, when is the vendor due back?"With no word after several days, Lyca begins to worry that her letter may not have made it to Matthew's country."Xavier set up the meeting, so I'm in the dark
"Hey, little princess, it's great to see you again..." Austin greeted Lyca with a big smile and a wide handshake."I was looking for you... How are the town's people? Can I trust them?" Lyca kept asking questions.Austin looked at Xavier, and when he nodded, he told Lyca what he thought about her question. "Since you asked me, I did some research and found out that parents in the village send their daughters to the castle in exchange for gold coins... The knight can't change anything, "Austin wrote and signed that he was in trouble.Lyca's knees were shaking, so she grabbed Xavier's arm so she could get her strength back and not fall. "No, this isn't going to happen... I need to return!" Lyca spoke in a low tone.On the other hand, Xavier stayed strong as he held Lyca. "But what about Matthew? Do you know what happened with those who went to the castle?"Austin was quiet for a few seconds and then looked at Lyca."What happened to Matthew do you know? How does the castle turn out? How
Jaxson ate the bread and wine quickly and downed the wine while he was running."Hmm... I haven't had that wine in years," he said with a sneer. "- Now that I'm old enough, maybe Xavier will let me drink sometimes!"Jaxson made a snide comment, but his smile didn't last long. "...What are you doing?" He made a low sound, stopped running, and grabbed a tree to support himself.Everything around Jaxson started to shake, so he leaned his whole body against a tree and tried to figure out what was wrong."...Could it be the food?" Jaxson mumbled, but he quickly got rid of that idea when he remembered that it had been a few minutes since he had finished. Then he thought about getting drunk. "...It's the wine," he decided after some thought.But now that he knows this, it won't help him... Because Jaxson is slowly losing what little sanity he has left until he falls down and loses consciousness.On the other side of the forest, Wesley had the same thing happen to him as Jaxson. He was passed
Lyca moved quickly and attacked her attacker right away by flaring out her elbows. But it was easy to block her attack. Then, Lyca's hands are turned behind her back as she is pushed against the wall. "Shhh..." When Princess Lyca saw who was trying to choke her, she stopped trying to get away. It was Xavier, and she quickly turned around to make sure he wasn't just thinking about something else. "How did you-" But Lyca couldn't keep talking because Xavier covered her mound, pulled her to the edge, and hid behind a thick curtain. When she saw that he wanted her to be quiet, she frowned and looked around the room. She can't see anyone but herself and Xavier, which is why she doesn't understand how he acts. Xavier hissed in Lyca's ears, "Someone is coming." Not long after that, the chamber's door opened. Albert came out of there. Lyca covered her horse, which was still covered by Xavier's hand because she didn't want to make a sound. And the reason she is shocked is that Albert has
As Prince Matthew's troupe marched through the village, everyone was happy. In contrast, the second person is riding his horse with purpose and is looking straight ahead. Xavier and Kai, on the other hand, were behind Matthew, but they were not riding like the prince. Instead, they were walking. "Tell the rest of Knight to wait for the sign..." Xavier spoke quietly. The most important thing is to save Lyca, and the other knights will make sure the path is safe. Kai nodded. "Don't worry, Jaxson is in charge of the knights. He makes sure the path is safe..." After signing, Xavier looked at Matthew. Even though he knew the prince would keep his promise, he couldn't stop worrying. Because Lyca's safety is at stake here... ——— Everyone in the castle, especially Lyca, is busy getting ready to welcome the troops. One of Lyca's servants said, "Princess, everything is ready, so it's time for you to take care of yourself." Lyca gave a smile and a nod. "I'm not going to the party, so the
Lyca POV.As my body falls to the floor, I catch my breath. "I was almost seen by Albert! What does he plan to do next?" I couldn't believe what I heard.Then I got up and went to bed, where I laid down. I went back to the time when I was able to get away from Wesley.I got to see how the place for the ritual was set up, and I also saw Albert. "I don't know what's wrong with him, but something is..." I say when I see Albert's face in my mind. He is in a lot of pain as he twists and turns on the ground.I wanted to get closer to see what was going on, but Albert could tell I was there, so I had to leave."Well, if Albert is sick, I'll be happy..." I mumble, and then I go to bed.———I got up early the next day. Since the Queen has told me to put together a welcome party, I have no choice but to do so.The Queen told me to make all the decisions, so I chose to hold the banquet in the central tower of the kingdom, which was close to her bedroom."Are you sure about this, Princess?" Someo
Lyca takes this chance to ask the old woman in the cage what the queen's secret is. She learned almost everything in exchange for food and drink."You mean the queen gives up her heart so she can be in charge? Can that even happen?" Lyca says this in fear.The woman replied, "You should know by now that nothing is impossible in the world we live in."(She's correct... It shouldn't surprise me because I've been having a lot of phenomenal things happen to me in the last few weeks.)"Do you know where her heart is, then? Since that is the Queen's weakness, I'm sure she is hiding it..." Lyca answered as she moved back and forth.The woman gave a half-smile. "I've been a prisoner for ten years, so how would I know?"Lyca frowned, but she didn't push her point. She has known for a few days what the woman thinks.After talking to the woman for a few minutes, Lyca will leave, but before she does, she will quietly check on Adam. So far, the guy hasn't been willing to talk, so she has no choice
"So you think I'm a monster? Who, out of the two of us, is torturing the people? Blood on my hand is nothing compared to the blood that has been spilled because of you."Before Matthew and King Alexander move forward, they look at each other."I did not make my people suffer! I did everything I did for them." The strong arguments of King Matthew."The people should serve the king, not the other way around!" Xavier came out of the dark and looked at the king with deep thought. The king's earlier comments about him and his father have left him speechless.Matthew put the sword in front of Xavier's face. "How dare you go into the king's room without being invited! Do you want to die?!"Matthew hasn't felt scared of Xavier since the first time he saw him. But this was the opposite of how the king felt about it. He looked frightened right away, and the hands that held the sword shook."How did you get into the castle without being seen?!" The king's words were hard to understand.Matthew w
In the castle of Nightingale, many bodies were lying and bleeding. However, only a few died because Xavier made every effort to keep casualties to a minimum in this battle. "The other soldiers who gave up have been taken into custody..." Kai informed Xavier. The second one is in the king's room, looking at the records. "Good," Xavier said with a frown. "Take care of their wounds and meet all their needs." He was reading a list of the taxes that the people had to pay. "What do you plan to do with the kingdom now that you've taken it back?" "Only the castle can be taken back. If I want to take back the throne, I need the soldiers and the people to back me up..." "Can that happen? They have never met you..." "Well, that's why I'm going to tell them who I am. I'll give them what they've asked for for a long time..." Kai doesn't ask about Xavier's plan because he is more intelligent than most people. He has no choice but to do what he says. The soldiers who stayed loyal to Xavier w
"I nearly forgot about him!" Lyca mumble. She didn't go away. Instead, she turned around and decided to find out who the wolf in the castle was. So Lyca walked down the path toward where she heard the voice. But the longer Lyca walks, the more she knows the person in front of her. "What's happening? This castle has a wolf... Is he one of Xavier's followers?" Then, a few minutes later, she got an answer to her question. Adam was in the room that was the farthest away. His arms and feet were both chained. Lyca can tell by how he looks that he has been hurting for a few days. "Adam! Adam! Wake up! What's wrong with you?" Lyca asked as she got close to the man, who was now half asleep. Adam only groaned because he was tired. He didn't even open his eyes. Since he went bad, his wolf has become wild and restless. And it makes Adam lose his strength. "Adam, it's me, Lyca... What brought you here?" Lyca asked and looked at the chain that was around Adam's neck. Adam took a deep breath a
Lyca carefully left the room, and before she ran, she looked to her left and side. "I only have an hour, or else the woman won't talk," she said under her breath as she hurried down the hall to the royal kitchen. Lucky for Lyca, she didn't meet one of Albert and Wesley's friends. If she had, she would have a hard time explaining, or even worse; they wouldn't believe her no matter what she said. One of the staff in the royal kitchen bowed and asked, "Your Grace, what are you doing here?" "I've come to ask for food... I wanted to make my late father an offer. Can you give me a hand?" Lyca asked in a quiet voice. Even though she was shocked, the servant nodded. "Your Grace, do you want an offering every week?" Lyca looked at the kitchen and asked. "I wanted to make a meal fit for a king... I don't think I need to say more about my wish..." "Of course, your grace..." "You have only an hour to get everything ready..." Lyca turned around and sat down at the long table after she said t
Lyca's point of view. "What exactly is going on? Who conquered Nightingale's kingdom?" I inquired as I carefully walked towards the chamber where the queen had murdered my father. "If Serus falls, Queen Annabelle will not stand by and watch... She'll make her move, and that'll be my opportunity." I said it, but deep down, I couldn't stop being grateful for what had happened. Then I arrived at the chamber where the worst event in my life occurred. I couldn't stop my hands from shaking while holding back tears as I opened the door. I feel like I've been transported back to the night the queen murdered my father right in front of me. When I pushed the door, it grunted. The room was dusty, and cobwebs clung to every nook and cranny. Clearly, no one was using it. My attention was then drawn to my father's bed. I couldn't stop my tears from falling as I approached the bed. "Father... I miss you..." I sobbed as I rubbed the mattress. I couldn't mourn my father's death because everythi