"Your Highness," Cassandra called out from outside his door. Zenith lifted his gaze as he paused from buckling his belt. The shadows of the maids standing outside his room reflected on his door.He finished it up and stood beside his bed. "Come in." He ordered them.The maids walked in, each carrying her tray of meals. Nyx bowed as she entered, the scent of his chambers made her take a deep breath. As she stylishly looked around his room, the way there was hardly anything that made life there made her think that Zenith was filled with even more darkness than his eyes held.His acknowledgment of her was the least of her worries. She never expected a mate but then she was given one and that one turned out to be a lycan King. She knew there was no way he would accept, even if he does, the Lycans won't.One by one, they dropped the trays in their hands and Zenith took a seat on the chair that was already set up in the corner of his room. He did this if he wanted to have a silent and perso
Surprise coated Selda's face as Mathias entered in her chambers, his attire glowing with every bit of masculine beauty. She has heard of him being Zenith's right hand man but has never met him.She rose to her feet and Mathias made a gesture of a curt bow before raising his chin. His eyes slowly perused her appearance for any sign that she might be a 'bimbo' but from what he was seeing, she was just as Zenith had described her."I was told to inform you that you will be introduced to the Clan tonight. His Royalty has decreed that there would be a feast tonight. Please do well to prepare. He has also arranged the dresses which you will have to wear. The seamstress will be here in no time." He told her."Huh?" She was dumbfounded for a few seconds. "I actually brought some dresses from my realm to this place, tell the King that it would be unnecessary of him." She said, recovering after some seconds, adding a bit of a smile.Mathias wanted to scoff at what she said. She was not a bimbo,
The Seven Elders rose to their feet as Princess Griselda passed by them. The smile on her face widened at every step she took. The seven elders smiled at one another at her beautiful image.Selda kept her eyes on Zenith who was also staring back at her. She did not want to feel disappointed because there was no emotion written on his face except his signature blank face.As she reached his front, she bowed with her hands intertwined and rose back. Zenith’s eyes traced the Lycan’s pattern on the purple dress she wore. This was the first time in years he has seen the Purple Lycan dress known for the Female Royals. The golden image of the Lycan’s fang on the dress made his eyes twitch. This fang...“Zenith, you have to greet the ‘bimbo’ Princess.” Mathias’s voice sounded through the mind link.Zenith blinked, the first reaction Selda noticed from him this evening.Grounding his jaw, Zenith rose to his feet and collected Griselda’s hands. She smiled again as he led her to her seat. She sa
“Why do you ask?” He questioned her. He hated the way people were seeming too interested in Divine’s well-being. From the Elders who had their eyes constantly out for him to Lionel’s sister who could be said to be his eye, he needed to be careful.“I just thought I should ask since he seemed to be your only family member.” She smiled, her eyes glowing with a deceitful spark and her brows twitching. He did not find it caring instead he found it cunning.He looked away, his expression schooled into a straight look. “You do not need to worry about that. All you have to worry about is the new burden you will be carrying when you are crowned.” He told her.Griselda smiled, hiding the bite of the pain from his words. He was right, his nephew should be the least of her worries. It was not like he was any useful when he was locked in the underground dungeon and he won’t be even now.After a while, Zenith rose to his feet and walked out of the feast, leaving the Seven Elders and Griselda to en
She tossed and turned in the little space she laid down. Her hands gripped her lower abdomen tight. She was in pain. Full pain. Her face contorted in agony. It felt like every part of her constricted and all she wanted to do was free it. Sweats beaded on her forehead as her eyes darted in their sockets, still closed. This has never happened to her before. Her throat kept bobbing and she did not want to wake up because she slept really late the night before. After Cassandra had pulled her usual trick, she had to redo her chores thrice.Slowly, ever slowly, the pain began to subside and her hands loosened. Her shoulders relaxed and she fell into her beautiful slumber.• • • • • •A kick and a yell made Nyx jerk up from her sleep. Her eyes were still hazy from her sleep but as she glanced around, the pain from the kick slowly began to register, and she instantly gripped her rib tight with a painful wince."Are you blind?" Cassandra's hiss tore through the air and she raised her gaze to me
“Cheers,” The men laughed, raising golden cups to one another as they drank the wine. The maids who stood close to them refilled their cups and all Zenith did was watch. Watch them as they toasted away his people. Toasted with greed and covetousness with their drinks. The Seven Elders proved their worth as they subtly returned the toasts.Zenith’s jaw hardened as he watched them. Mathias watched Zenith with keen eyes. He would be lying if he said that he was not dying in suspense as to why Zenith had called for an urgent meeting with the local officers. He hardly ever called them. All he needed was call tell the Seven Elders and they will contact them but now... After having his Chief Messenger, Zariel, meet them. He knew it had to be really urgent.The Head Maid stationed more maids around them. One thing about this meeting was that, these men were allowed to bring in their hàrlòts. This was the only way they would be able to be serious. Apart from Elder Povah, Zenith and Mathias, lad
He could not catch the wolf. How did they get into his land? First the hairpin and now a wolf? Was Lionel playing a game with him or what?He trudged off, going through the inner passage to his room, his feet scraped the floor, echoing in the dim lighted place. Hot rage ran through his veins.He had dismissed the men since they could not find any proper solution to what he said and he hated men who dragged others down. He would have to stay up all night, thinking of solutions by himself. The maids had already brought his night’s broth. The broth helped him in relaxing, even though he knew that it could barely help him to fall asleep. He has been sleep depraved since that incident.He changed his dress and took a night bath before returning and eating the broth. “Anyone there?” He called and Cassandra came in running.“Your Highness.”“Take this plate.” He ordered and she carried it. After a last bow, she walked away and he made his way to the study room where he pondered throughout the
“Lycan King, you cannot keep ignoring Lady Selda.” Elder Povah said in his shaky old voice. Zenith paused from what he was writing. This was why they were here. Wasn’t it?He tipped his chin. “And why do you say so, Elder Povah? I agreed to marry her, not love her.” He told them.The Elder smiled, giving off the energy of being old and Zenith being young. “I understand. Marriage in times like this is not aimed at love but for alliance but still, you need to bond with her. She is going to be the one carrying your heir, the future Lycan King. You need to get closer to her.” He said.“Words reached me that she reached out to you, saying, she would love to go on a Land Tour with you, why don't you accept her? It could help in relieving your stress.” He asked, knowing he had hit a spot.Releasing a deep sigh, Zenith climbed down from his throne and stared at the old man. “If it was you that was sitting on the throne, I know you would have married her to have your kids alone. But still... Y