Chapter 001 - Preparations

*********** Three years after ***********

I am wearing my blue robe with gold embroidery over it. I roll the sleeves back. My hair hangs loosely around my shoulders; it is shorter now since it’s harder to train with long hair. A thin golden chain hangs by my neck with a tiny crystal hanging on it.

It was a celebratory gift from Caius as we started our plans. Caius promised that if all goes well, not just a Luna, but I will be the Lycan Queen of Dunkerson Kingdom. Truthfully, Caius said that we needed another year to prepare our plan, but I told him I would rather die trying, than live another day waiting for vengeance for the humiliation done to me! Besides, instead of one year, it has become three years already!

And so, I roughly bite on the meat and swallow in anger. We are within the Dunkerson Kingdom. My vengeance is close!

Suddenly, Caius chuckles beside me. I glare at him, but he only teases me. “You are eating like a peasant. Maybe that‘s the reason you were cheated on?”

I smack his hand away when he tries to reach for my food. We are currently in one of the restaurants. “Oh really? Don’t tell me you’re giving out insults again just because you treat me to a meal this time?” I ask.

Caius beams. With the glamour around him, no one would know that he is a descendant of the original vampires. I remember when I first met him. He looked so beautiful with his blond curls and white-gold eyes. He is elegant and regal, even without his crown or robes. It is so hard not to stare at him. Besides, I’ve always been appreciative of beauty, and unfortunately, Caius has a few features that are considered attractive.

He gives me a sidelong glance. “Your glamour is working perfectly.”

I grimace. “Of course it will work. For the past few years, I have mastered using glamour. Even when I am unconscious, it will never break.” He laughs, and I give him an annoyed look. “I’m serious. Do you doubt my skills?”

“Well then, maybe my glamour ain’t very good. When I am unconscious, it will revert.”

I roll my eyes in exasperation. “Did someone tell you it is good?” I ask.

“Well, none yet,” he starts. “But complimenting myself ain’t that bad.” 

His grin grows wider as he chews on the juicy pork on his fork, his sharp fangs visible.

“Enough with the gloating,” I say, my voice tinged with anxiety. “Your fangs are showing,” I hiss at him.

Then one of the servers approaches us. Caius looks at her with a hungry gaze, and she stammers if we have any additional orders.

“My lady, would you like to go outside with me?” Caius asks.

“Excuse me?” the waitress asks.

“I will pay triple your daily wage. All you need to do is play with me.”

I groan at the same time that the server understood Caius. She blushes and makes a brief nod. Seems like I will be alone in my room tonight.

Caius stands up. He drapes his arms over the woman and says to me, “Register for that magic competition. I will meet you tomorrow morning.”

I nod. And the next thing I know, I am standing under a tree, feeling a chilly breeze brushing against my skin. I look at the magicians queuing up for the competition. They all look excited, just as I was when I joined four years ago — all done so my husband, the Lycan King Gideon, will notice me. Not knowing that it will be my downfall.