ログインThe cold wind blew, people had their sweaters and coats on, Elara sat totally unbothered by the freezing weather, the cold did not affect her at all, her inner fire was burning her.
Exhaling a shaky breath she took her phone out and booked a cab and waited for the cab to arrive, she had inherited her grandpa's property, she is also a 45% shareholder in her father's company but she actually doesn't care about it. She has always followed her passion which is Fencing. Her grandpa, Richard Montclair has supported her, he and her mother is her biggest supporter. She stays in her own apartment which she had bought with her own money, she is independent and whatever she has now is totally because of her hardwork. If she wanted she would've carried her grandpa's legacy forward but she was never interested in business stuff and her grandpa supported her passion, he even threatened Cedric that he will take that remaining shares and will transfer it on Elara's name if he doesn't support her passion. Elara was engrossed in her thoughts totally oblivious of what was going on around her but her train of thoughts broke when she felt a soft tap on her shoulder, she looked up only to find a lady staring at her smiling softly. The Lady was of her mother's age, she had serene eyes, purplish eye colour, dark brown wavy hairs, she looked divine even with the little wrinkles on her face. Elara frowned in confusion when that lady pulled out something from her bag, A faded velvet shoulder bag rested against her side, strangely regal despite its age. It was a book, the thing that lady held in her hand was a book, not any ordinary book. It was covered with a white cloth but still any one could guess that it was a book. That lady forwarded that book towards Elara who stared at that lady's face then at the book but something caught her attention, it was that lady's wrist, she had a strangely beautiful tattoo engraved on her wrist, it was a beautiful sword and a blue lotus on the top of it. Elara took her time to admire the tattoo, she felt strangely drawn towards that tattoo but she got out of her trance when that lady cleared her throat. Elara looked up at that lady who gave her the softest smile she has seen. The same smile her mother used to give her, the lady gestured Elara to take the book which she unknowingly took. The lady again gave her a fond smile and softly caressed her hair on which she closed her eyes feeling calm. Honk! Honk! A sharp car honk sound cut through the silence as Elara opened her eyes. She looked around trying to find the lady but she found no one, that lady had disappeared like she never existed. Elara was almost convinced that the lady she saw was her hallucination but then her eyes fell on her hand which held the book tightly. Honk!!! Elara looked in front to find that her cab has arrived, she got up and placed that book on the bench, the white dusty cloth was loosely wrapped around it, she tried to not look at that book again but her eyes betrayed her, huffing loudly she took that book and sat in the cab. Soon she was infront of her apartment, she unlocked the door and got inside but shivered when cold breeze hit her, rubbing her palm she got inside. She placed that book in the living room and went to freshnup. Soon she came back, a white fluffy cardigan hung on her small body, her joggers fit tight on her small waist, her outfit contrast to her personality. She took the book and went inside her bedroom, it was simple , a small, neat bedroom with pale lavender walls. A single window with sheer curtains, her room glowed faintly as the sun hid behind the clouds. Wind chimes near the window that rings even without wind which her mother bought. She sat on her bed holding the book, a plain white bedsheet but perfectly tucked in her bed. Soft yellow light surrounded her bed when she switched on her side lamp, Elara coughed lightly as she blew on the white cloth which covered the book. Removing the cloth she stared at the black large book , her soft hazel- brown eyes widened as she stared at the title of the book, her long dark eyelashes flickered as she roamed her eyes on that book. THE LEGEND ALPHA PRINCE, that was the title of the book, she softly ran her fingers on the book and surprisingly that letters glowed by her touch as if it had recognised its owner. Taking a deep breath Elara opened the book, her hands trembling as her long wavy brown hairs flew because of strange wind, She frowned as she took in the sight of a strange wheel rested on the first page, its surface etched with symbols she couldn’t read. It was cold as Elara touched it it had a center gem which continuously changed colour, her frown deepened and she unknowingly spun the wheel, suddenly a bright golden light surrounded the room and Elara was long gone with no traces left. She had disappeared."Took you long enough. I was about to proceed without you if you hadn’t come soon," Elara muttered as she walked down the hallway, her steps brisk but not hurried."You know, Luci can't survive a day without talking to me," Lyra said casually, flipping her hair as she matched Elara's pace."I highly doubt that," Elara replied with a faint smile.Lyra gasped dramatically, pressing a hand to her chest. "You wound me. Truly. I am deeply hurt."Elara let out a soft laugh. "You're too much, Lyra… but very endearing."For a fleeting second, Lyra's theatrics melted into something softer, a slight blush creeping onto her face at the compliment.As they reached the chamber doors, Lyra pushed them open and stepped inside. "So… how long has it been? Since you started liking Leo?" Elara asked, glancing at Lyra following her into the Ivory Bloom Chamber.Lyra sat down on the edge of the bed, her expression turning thoughtful. "I think… the first time I noticed him was when he came to the throne ro
Lucien merely shifted his gaze away from her..... nothing more.Why would it even affect her?She wasn't a werewolf. She couldn't feel the mate bond. She wouldn't ache for him the way it burned inside him."She wouldn't yearn for us the way we do for her."The thought echoed in his mind, and somewhere deep within, Eryx stirred… restless, wounded."Yes, Luci! I showed her everything.....the entire palace!" Lyra chirped, practically glowing with pride.Lucien gave a small nod, forcing calm into his voice. "That"s good. Elara, make yourself comfortable. If you need anything, just inform me."Elara nodded quietly, rising from the couch."Your Highness, shall we head to our chamber ?"Lyra asked, then hesitated, glancing at Lucien. "But… I need to discuss something with Luci first. May I?"Elara blinked, confusion flickering across her face. "He's your brother, Lyra. Why would you need my permission? Go ahead."Lyra opened her mouth.....then froze."But he's yours too....."Her words cut o
Lucien's gaze held Elara’s for a moment longer before he spoke."Don't underestimate my wolf form," he said quietly.There was something in his tone.....something firm, almost warning.Then, just as quickly, it softened."So… the answer to your earlier question," he continued, more composed now. " Werewolves are called that because we are both... wolf and human."He backed away, giving her space as he explained."We mostly stay in our human form, but we shift when needed. And no… it doesn't feel strange." A faint smile touched his lips. "The wolf within us is like a second soul."Elara listened carefully, her attention fully on him now."Our wolf can communicate with us," Lucien added. "Like an inner voice. Constant. Sometimes… annoyingly constant."Especially when he won't shut up, Lucien thought as Eryx huffed in his mind."I hope that makes sense."Elara nodded slowly."So you're the True-Blooded Alpha Prince…" she said, a hint of curiosity in her voice. "That must be fascinating."
Silence rang through the Alpha's Crucible.Not the peaceful kind....but the suffocating, heavy silence that pressed against the lungs, thick with unspoken truths and rising tension.Elara stood frozen, her gaze locked onto Lucien.For a heartbeat....two....three....No one moved.Then Lucien broke.He rushed toward her, his boots striking hard against the stone floor, and in one swift motion, he bent down and grabbed the fallen sword."You okay, Elara?" he asked, his voice edged with something dangerously close to panic.But Elara didn't answer.Her eyes narrowed instead, sharp and searching."What is a Fated Mate?" she asked.The question cut through the air like a blade.Lucien stilled.Elara took a step closer, her voice quieter now,but far more dangerous."You called me that… in the Wolf's Den," she continued. "And just now too."A pause.Then, deliberately...."Mate. Fated Mate, to be exact."Lucien froze completely.For the first time since she had met him, the True-Blooded Alp
"That… that tree…" Lyra whispered, still staring at it like it had just broken a centuries-old rule.Elara looked between the tree and Lyra, her brows knitting slightly. "What about it?"Lyra didn't answer immediately. Then suddenly...She squinted at the tree.Then at Elara.Then back at the tree.A slow, mischievous grin spread across her face, completely ruining the tension."…I think it has a crush on you."Elara blinked. "What?"Lyra nodded very seriously, as if she had just solved an ancient mystery. "Yes. That's the only explanation. A dead, lifeless tree that hasn't reacted to anyone in years suddenly moves the moment you touch it?" She placed a hand dramatically over her heart. "That's not coincidence. That's romance.""Lyra....." Elara tried to protest, but a smile was already tugging at her lips."I mean, look at it," Lyra continued, getting up and circling the tree like she was inspecting a shy admirer. "Standing here all lonely for years… probably waiting for you to arriv
Location: The Royal Garden, The Moonveil Garden.The garden felt like another world entirely."This place is so soothing and peaceful," Elara murmured, her voice soft as she absorbed the calm silence wrapped around them. The chaos of the throne room still echoed faintly in her mind, but here, the air felt lighter, almost as if the garden itself refused to let tension survive within its walls."This is my favourite place in this palace!" Lyra announced excitedly. She skipped ahead, her robes swaying as she ran toward a towering tree standing at the center of the garden.Elara followed, only to slow when she noticed something strange.The tree had no leaves.She glanced around, confused. Every other tree in the garden was lush and alive, branches heavy with green leaves and blossoms in shades of pink, gold, and violet. Flowers swayed gently in the breeze, their fragrance filling the air .... yet this one tree stood bare, its branches empty, almost forgotten."Why doesn't this tree have







