LUCIANO'S POVI sat on my Kingly throne anticipating the report of the investigation on the Blood moon pack. It's been long overdue anyway, and since these lousy council men could not come up with any lasting solution, I decided to handle it my way.First it needed to be investigated, and now that I have the results of the investigation, I needed to hear it so as to be able to decide on the next line of action."Your Majesty". Cyrus, the commanding officer said, as he bowed before me. "What report of the investigation have you brought to grace my itchy ears Cyrus?". I asked with a raised brow. "Speak at once". I ordered."Your Majesty.. The attack on the Blood moon pack has been investigated just as you commanded. It is no longer news that the rogues are camped a few kilometers from the pack, outside of its premises. Clearly, it appears they are planning to launch another attack". Cyrus spoke in clearly terms as he stood with his arms crossed before him.The report was well received.
I stood up pacing back and forth the room, wearing a mild frowñ on my face. I just couldn't imagine why mother was pestering me with this whole idea of getting a mate as quickly as possible. It was as though I was too old to still be without a mate. I was only in my mid twenties, and I still had ample time to find my mate, and definitely, not the likes of Shania, Alpha Philip's only daughter.No!.I understand her father is royalty and a member of my governing council. I have no problem with her father but her. The young lady is nothing but a spoiled brat with an obnoxious, overbearing sense of entitlement, that tends to disgust me every time I see it on display. Besides, she has proven to be very rude and insolent too, and that I cannot tolerate, else, I would end up fraying her alive.Mother had quietly stood up and walked out of the main room and I was damn sure she was leaving with a lot of disappointed feeling, however, I cared less about her feelings or any other. No one was g
LATIFAH'S POVI got to my room that night wondering my heart out. Fear and terror gripped me. I sat on my bed unable to join the other maids for dinner. I was literally expecting hell to let loose on me tonight, or perhaps the heavens to fall, or better, the earth to cleave asunder and swallow me up. What would she tell Madam Lorretta about me?. What action was Madam Lorretta going to take against me?. I can understand why Eva hates me now. Oh my god.. I could literally see the disgust for me as she spoke those terrible words to me. Tearing off my dress, I quickly changed into my underclothes and collapsed on my bed. Multiple emotions swirl in around me - Fear, anger, sadness, pain. Moments later, a knock sounds on my door. My heart skipped in fright. Surely, it's the guards. 'Oh good heavens.. Save me now.. They have come to take me for another round of punishment'. I thought, fidgeting upon my bed. The knock came on again. ''Come in". I said mildly, with my voice small and sti
No sooner had Eva left the King's chambers, sobbing and sniffling, than she accosted Madam Lorretta a few blocks away from the general kitchen. Madam Lorretta, quite unsure she was the one they were walking in opposite directions, narrowed her eyes closely on her. Now, she was sure it was Eva. 'But why is she walking that way and.. and sobbing as well?' . She thought.She sure had never seen her in such a sorry state. Something must be up and she would pause to inquire."Eva.. Is that you?". Lorretta asked softly. The night was getting darker and everyone was almost off the streets and road. Unable to say a word in response, Eva covered her face with her hands still sobbing.Taken aback by a feeling of concern, Madam Lorretta pulled her close to her embrace, as she buried her face on her shoulder in tears."What could be the matter Eva?.. Why are you crying?". Lorretta said, patting her back in consolation.Eva would not be comforted as she kept sobbing the more. Lorretta would
Latifah's POVRain droplets trickled down the glass panels of the palace's wide arched top windows, tickling and teasing the transparent material as they slid down. Intricately large designs framed the large pieces, a quiet reminder of the palace's wealth and exquisite taste. Outside the tall solid walls, the rain poured in torrents. And so, a soft melody gently welcomed the new day into the city.A new day had dawn, and not even the nimbus clouds could delay the routine of the sun as it had begun to shine into every household unapologetically.Loud pounding on my door jerks me from a restless sleep. "Lady Latifah.. The King request your presence in the dining hall". The servant said in a rather husky and gruff voice, and then left. I immediately took a quick but deep breath, and got dressed. My old servant dress seemingly drav next to the rainbow of gowns I see daily in the castle. I then put my locket on, the only piece of jewelry I'm allowed to wear. Inside is a picture of myself
I woke up the next morning to painful ankle throbs, with large purple bruises staring back at me as I looked down on it. Suddenly, there came a knock on my door. I flinched, and quickly got dressed. I had accidentally stepped back on my ankle.Oh!.. The pain was excruciating as I bit back a scream, with tears streaming down my face. The knock came on again."Latifah.. It's Diana.. Are you feeling up for breakfast?". She asked, loud enough for me to hear since she was still locked out.I quickly dried my eyes with the back of my hand, and cleared my throat to respond to her."Um… yeah… I'll be down in a sec". I replied and then waited till the sound of her footsteps grew fainter. I then wrapped my ankle with a bandage, and as for the locket around my neck, it did complemented my outfit. No sooner had I approached the dining hall than the conversation around it quieted. Several eyes romped around me, clearly focusing on my bandaged foot. I jettisoned all of them and simply focused on
I woke up days later to a muffled chatter around my room. Mother's worried voice was the first I heard. Obviously, fatigue was written all over me."How is she doing?". I took a slow but quick glance around the room. Diana was nowhere to be found. The castle physician, the delectable Lady Irisha was seated by my bedside. A weak smile crept up her face as she gazed upon my pale looking face."How are you feeling now?". She asked mildly.Suddenly, a splitting headache forms between my eyes and I winced, a slight groan escaping my lips. I requested for the cup of water beside my bed, and Irisha reached for it and handed it over to me to drink. Drinking, I felt my sore throat relaxed a bit making allowance for me to speak freely."Where's Diana?.. Is... Is she okay?". I asked as the words spilled out of my mouth.Mom regally walked over to us and took a seat opposite Irisha, and gazing at me with eyes of affection, grabbed my gently, squeezing them gently as she grinned mildly."Diana is
PART ONEI found myself standing in the corner of a very beautiful house shivering in fear as terror gripped me.I was scared, absolutely terrified, but I didn't know of what's ahead.I saw a couple, probably in their thirties, back up into the other corner of the room I was standing in. The man was badly injured, the woman less so, both bleeding, a look of sheer terror on their faces.A very nasty loud and vicious growl was heard from behind. This caused the woman to weep even more and the man, who could barely even stand up, tried to shield her with his last strength.I hid myself further behind the curtains that were shielding me. Tears were streaming down my cheeks and I couldn't stop the scream that erupted from me as a large creature pounced on them ripping them to shreds in a matter of seconds.When the beast was done, it started to walk away, its head completely doused in blood. Then it abruptly came to a halt a couple of meters away from the bloody scene and sniffed the air.