LOTUS'S POVI slowly opened my eyes. As usual, everywhere was white. I could see the white wolf, which was lying on the ground as usual. I was drawn to the wolf because it was cute. This time, I approached and tapped it, but it did not rise. I chose not to wake the wolf, who I noticed was deep in sleep. I have been confined here for a long time with that wolf which has been sleeping since and didn't know how to get out because there was no way out. It was as though I had entered another dimension. I sat down on the floor to sleep as usual, but something unusual happened: for the first time since I've been here, I noticed a bright light shine from the upper limit.As the light became brighter, I was obliged to close my eyes. "Lotus," an angelic yet powerful voice called out to me, and I opened my eyes. The light had reduced this time, and I could see a really lovely woman clothed in a long flowing robe as white as snow.Her hair was as white as the finest silk and glistened as it f
LOTUS "Calm down," murmured the woman, lifting her hands above her head."We are not your enemies." "Who are you, then?" "Did Arthur and Charlotte send you to kill me?"I inquired. "We actually saved your life," she explained. I closed my eyes to try to gain control of myself, but I couldn't. I opened my eyes and glared at her fiercely. "No one asked you to save me," I told her as she collided with the wall when I waved my hands. She pushed herself up from the ground. I couldn't help but notice the change in her; she was now staring at me with a frigid gaze. I could feel her energy emanating from her. Before I could react, she began chanting something I couldn't understand, and I felt a force pinning me down on the bed. As she got closer to me, I felt weak. I felt dizzy and slumped as she chanted. I had no idea what had awoken in me, but I could immediately feel my energy returning. When I opened my eyes, I saw her talking with the other man, her back to me. With a speed I didn't r
LOTUS I stood in front of the mirror, staring at myself. Serefina changed my hair color to red, and she advised me to avoid exposing my hair to water, as my mother had advised me since I was a child. I asked Serefina why, and she informed me that anyone with silver blonde hair was considered an abomination, and I would be slaughtered if discovered. I'll be extra cautious so I don't get caught, especially since I'm raising a new family inside of me. I smiled at the prospect of carrying my own child. I wasn't barren the whole time. Arthur would be overjoyed right now if he found out I'm having his child. Why am I thinking about him at all? He had already decided on his path. Looking at it today, the red hair fits me perfectly and contrasts nicely with my sea blue eyes. I had requested Serefina to alter it back to brown, but she claimed this one was better, and I believe she was correct. "Lotus," I heard my name, and turned to find Serefina glaring at me."Are you going to spend the en
Lotus stands in front of the mirror, admiring herself. After getting dolled up by the people Lucas hired, she was virtually unrecognizable. Every facet of her flawlessly prepared beauty comes together as she adorns herself with elegance and grace. Her beautiful skin, peaches and cream touched by candlelight, appears to be imbued with an ethereal brightness. Blush brushes trace across her cheeks, enhancing her natural pink radiance. Her eyes sparkle like sapphires and are accented with smokey colors of deep, intriguing amethysts. Long, black lashes, fluttering with excitement, border those portals to her soul. Curls of crimson hair tumble down her back, intricately arranged and ornamented with exquisite, pearl-studded hairpins. Each curl has its own life, captured in the lovely breeze that blows through the room. A crown of flowering roses sits lightly atop her head, their petals whispering beautiful secrets as they bestow nature's magic on her beauty. Her gown, a work of
THE VIEW FROM LOTUS."Lotus" my name was called, tearing me away from my thoughts. I turned around to find Lucas approaching me."What have you been up to?" I've been looking everywhere for you. You've been so silent since we started getting ready to go to the ball. "Don't tell me you're reconsidering our plan," Lucas said to me."No, I love our plan of action." "I'd love to live in this castle," I told him, and he smiled."All right, we should be on our way now." The king is expecting us. "I'd like to introduce you to them," he added, and I nodded before following.We checked into a designated room. The people there were conversing and laughing. When they detected our presence, everything fell silent as their gaze was fixed on me. I gulped as I was staring at these strange faces."Lord Lucas, you never told me you had such a beautiful daughter," said one man, and Lucas could only smile. He motioned for me to come forward, which I did."Hello, this is Lotus, my daughter." It wasn't lo
The vampire queen was a sight to behold, exuding a dark and seductive aura. The cloth clung to every curve of her attractive physique as she wore a royal gown of flowing black velvet. Her forbidden beauty was enhanced by the gown's delicate lacework, which twisted and swirled like thorny vines.Expensive jewelry decorated her regal physique, giving the impression that she was impenetrable and untamed. A collar of black diamonds glistened menacingly around her swan-like neck, reflecting the moonlight with an eldritch glare. Delicate strands of pearls cascaded down like spilled tears, representing a lifetime of lost souls she had embraced in the darkness of night.Her fingers were decked with golden filigree rings set with blood-red rubies and onyx gemstones, each representing the lives she had extinguished in order to retain her immortal existence. The rings told stories of conquest and destruction, capturing her ravenous need for power.Shimmering earrings dangled from her exquisite ea
"How come you're suddenly changing your mind?" What else do you require? He has already fallen in love with you and wishes to marry you. Do you have any idea how many girls want to be in your shoes right now? You will acquire the power you seek if you marry Elijah, for marrying him instantly makes you the crown princess and the next queen of this Kingdom." Lucas's words echoed in the room as Lotus stood at the opposite end of the room, looking out the window."This is not my personality. I'm not a user. I'm not self-centered. I'm not going to play with Elijah's emotions to obtain what I want. "I'm done with this plan," Lotus stated to Lucas, whose face was filled with disappointment."Is this how you want to repay me for saving your life and taking you in as my daughter?"Lucas inquired."I appreciate everything you did for me, but I believe this is more about me than you, or do you have any other plans that I am unaware of?"Lotus inquired. A knock on the door cut them off before Luca
FIVE YEARS LATER…IN THE PALACE OF THE ALPHA KING" I think I will embark on a trip to meet someone. I will be gone for three days at least" Arthur told his Queen, Charlotte." Okay, just try and come back early. You can't be away for too long." Charlotte whined as she turned her face sadly to the side. The king and his Queen were having their lunch in the dining room when he told her about his departure.He held her hand across the table," I promise I will be back before you know it. Just wait for me here" He tried to reassure her.She eventually nodded," Okay, I believe you. I hope your meeting goes well dear" She smiled sweetly at him.He smiled back," Of course, it will be dear. Take care of yourself while I am away. Do not skip any meals, make sure you eat them all", he told her.The next day, The Alpha king took his best men and left the palace. They traveled for a while on their horses and chariots. The chariots were carrying food items for the king and his men. He took all the