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Chapter 7
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The Sleeping Heir I Should Have Chosen Chapter 9
The night of our Blood Bond, candles flickered in the ancient bedroom. I lay in Evan's arms, feeling the steady rise and fall of his chest. The power of our bond still hummed through me; I could feel his presence with every beat of my heart. But the images of the past century wouldn't leave my mind."Evan," I began, my voice trembling. "That hundred years... were you really awake the whole time?"His body went still for a moment. "Yes," he said, stroking my hair. His voice was soft. "Every day, every night. I was aware of every second that passed.""It must have been agony," I whispered, my heart aching for him."The first decades were hell," Evan admitted, his voice full of a distant pain. "I was entombed in crystal, unable to move, feeling my life force being siphoned away, drop by drop.""And after that?""After that, I learned to use our magical connection to sense the outside world," his voice grew tender. "Especially the moment you were born."I looked up at him, my eyes fille
The Sleeping Heir I Should Have Chosen Chapter 8
The night of the full moon. The Moonlight Sanctuary.Ancient stone pillars glowed under the silver light, the entire temple frozen in a sacred moment in time. I walked down a stone path scattered with moon-rose petals, wearing a pure white ceremonial gown.Evan was waiting for me at the altar.His attire was ancient and formal, steeped in ritual. His black ceremonial robes were embroidered with ancient runes, his silver hair tied back with a golden ribbon. His crimson eyes shone like jewels in the moonlight."Are you ready?" he asked, offering his hand. His voice was as gentle as the spring wind."I'm ready." I placed my hand in his. His skin was cool, but his touch filled me with a deep, warm sense of safety.Evan led me to the altar. Moonlight streamed down from a circular opening in the ceiling, bathing us in a holy glow.He carefully took out the Glacier Rose. Under the moonlight, the flower radiated a dreamlike blue light, each petal carved from the purest crystal."This wi
The Sleeping Heir I Should Have Chosen Chapter 7
The Blood Bond ritual was set for the next full moon. That gave me two weeks to prepare for the ceremony that would change my life forever.Three days after the party, I was walking through the rose garden at the manor. The sun cast dappled shadows through the leaves, but my mind was anything but peaceful. Julian's crazed screams still echoed in my head."Are you adjusting?"A low voice came from behind me. I turned to see Evan standing a short distance away. He wore a simple black shirt, his silver hair glowing faintly in the afternoon sun."What do you mean?" I asked.He took a few steps closer, his crimson eyes holding a complex mix of emotions. "Since my power has fully awakened, it affects my surroundings," he said, hesitating. "I was worried it might make you uncomfortable."I finally noticed it. Since that night, the flowers in the garden were blooming more vibrantly. There was an energy in the air I couldn't quite name."I'm fine," I said with a small smile. "It actually f
The Sleeping Heir I Should Have Chosen Chapter 6
"I'm ready."My voice was clear in the silent hall.The room exploded."Gods! A Glacier Rose!""They say there are only three of those holy relics in the entire world!""It can extend a human's life by a century, even grant them magical abilities!""Lord Evan just... gave it to her!"The guests were in an uproar, their eyes fixed on the breathtaking flower in Evan's hand. It was a true treasure, more precious than any amount of gold.But down below, Julian finally snapped."No!" he screamed, rushing the stage. "This is impossible! Father, you've made a mistake!"His silver hair was a mess, his crimson eyes wild with rage. "Maggie loves me! She's been chasing me for years! How could she choose that broken thing!"Alistair's face was like ice. "Julian, Maggie's choice is clear.""No!" Julian turned to me, his voice trembling. "Maggie, tell them! You love me, right? We're fated to be together!"I looked at the man I once adored, and all I felt was cold disgust.My voice was sharp as glass
The Sleeping Heir I Should Have Chosen Chapter 5
Julian’s smugness was a physical thing, a foul stench in the air. He kept whispering threats, but they were just noise. I tuned him out.I remembered what Lord Alistair had told me in his study—It is best not to reveal your choice before the official announcement.So I just smiled and nodded. "You're right, Julian," I said, playing the part.A triumphant grin spread across his face. He thought he had me, right where he wanted me.He had no idea I was laughing on the inside.Enjoy it while it lasts, Julian. It won't be for long.The birthday banquet officially began. Lord Alistair, over five hundred years old but appearing no older than forty, made his entrance. Such was the power of the ancient bloodlines. His silver hair was perfectly combed, and he wore a black tailcoat, leaning on his signature silver-tipped cane.Everyone bowed. "My Lord."Alistair gave a slight nod and walked directly to me. "Happy birthday, Maggie," he said, offering his hand. "Tonight is your night."I placed
The Sleeping Heir I Should Have Chosen Chapter 4
The fire in my back screamed for blood. My fingers twitched, my body aching to retaliate with the combat moves I knew from my past life.But I couldn't. Not now.Tonight was my birthday. The night of the Blood Bond announcement. Every important member of the Clare family was here. I couldn't make a scene.I clenched my jaw, swallowing my anger, and pushed myself off the wall. "I'm fine," I said, brushing the dust from my dress. My voice was steady.Chloe continued her performance in Julian's arms, tears still streaming. "Julian, I'm really okay... My sister was probably just nervous," she whispered. "Tonight is so important, after all."Julian's followers chimed in, eager to twist the knife."A mere human, and she can't even stomach her own sister.""How can she lead a family with a heart full of jealousy?""Lord Julian, you should reconsider your choice."A smug look crossed Julian's face as he listened. He released Chloe and stalked toward me, his presence suffocating."Maggie," he s
