[Amor’s POV]More than a week has passed since I returned to Arginieth. I had been having dreams of bright light every night. But that wasn't a bother because somehow I felt I was a part of that light. I was that light.But reality seemed darker than my dreams.I don’t know why I thought it would be a good idea to have a coming of age party for Celeste. I just wanted to change the environment of the palace that had been unbearably heavy for three years. Jade’s death, Yule’s disappearance, and Zeve’s decision to leave the pack saturated the gloom looming over the palace.I thought it was time Celeste socialised with the other kids of the nobles and made friends of her age, so I invited them to the party, but I think I was wrong about it all. Maybe I should have given Celeste more time.After a lot of coaxing from mother and aunt Lozbi, Celeste was ready to attend the party, yet she clearly looked upset.Celeste entered the party hall dressed as a boy. That was enough to create a seve

[Zeve’s POV]“... that’s how LKS was formed, luna. The only wing of the army that is created for female werewolves. From the time this was announced, we have got thousands of applicants from all over Arginieth. All the five members who got trained by sensei Hikari have designed a training regime for the recruits, which included the balanced combination of the Kazumi skills and normal combat with swords and rifles.” Lexi said, brushing my hair.“I understand. But Lexi, shouldn’t you be at the LKS headquarters? Why are you serving as my maid again? You have a greater responsibility,” I said.Lexi smiled at me through the reflection of the mirror, “you are right, luna, but serving you is my foremost duty. The same is for Vance and the others. If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t have even thought of reaching where I am today. Above all, alpha wanted everything like it was before you left, so I can’t really go against his will.”She looked more excited than before. Lucy and the other maids lo

[Zeve’s POV]After the tea party, I went back to the training grounds where Hecate was still with Killian. They were just sitting on a wooden bench with a towel around each of their necks.“Celeste,” I called out. She looked back and then got up, and so did Killian.“Lady Zeve,” Hecate said. “Pardon me. It’s Luna now, I suppose.” I smiled, “are you Celeste or Hecate?” I asked.“Hecate, your highness. Celeste needs some time,” Hecate said nervously.“Were you practising with Killian?” I asked, looking at Killian. He lowered his gaze and nodded once.“I will take my leave now, luna,” Killian said.“No. No need. You can stay here,” I said with a smile. “Since you are her friend, I think you know her much better than I do. So, please stay. She will be at ease if you do, isn’t it, Hecate?” I asked.“Uh, yeah. I think it would be better with you here,” she said, looking at Killian.“If that’s what you and luna want,” Killian said. He wiped off the bench with his towel. “Please sit, luna.”

[Zeve’s POV]“An invisibility barrier… it’s ok, I respect his privacy. Could you please call him here?” I said, looking at Hikari.He nodded and using the muter ring; he told Zahir to come to the palace.“Overlord said he would be here by tomorrow. Until then, luna, please give the Kazumi pack an opportunity to serve you,” Hikari said, getting up from his seat and bowing slightly with his palm over his chest.“Yes, luna. Hikari sensei cooks some really amazing food,” Morfan said excitedly.“It would be my honour, but I do not wish to bother you…” Hikari interrupted me before I could complete. “You are never a bother and everyone in our palace has actually been waiting for this opportunity. Please accept our hospitality.” He said and this time I couldn’t say no.“It will be my honour,” I said with a slight bow. “I am in your care.”Hikari showed me to the room where I would stay. It was a room right in front of Hikari’s room. He said for security, it would be best if I stayed close to

[Zeve’s POV]Zahir widened his eyes. He looked around restlessly then said, “it’s for her safety. Once this fight against Derek is over, I will free her. But… how did you know…”“Oh, I guessed, but thanks for confirming,” I said with a smile. “But aren’t you ashamed of yourself? You have locked up your wife in a cage, taking away her freedom and existence, and you say you did all this for love? Love is not bondage, it’s freedom, Zahir.”“I know, but I have lost far too much to be strong enough to take the right path to love.”“Your definition of love has gotten twisted over all these years…”“You think I am enjoying locking her up like that? It’s excruciating to see the gaze that once had unconditional love for me, filled with hatred and hostility. But I have no other option. I have fallen in love with Venus, after all,” he said in a quavering voice.“And I can’t let Venus stay with you after knowing how you are treating her. So I am sorry, Zahir… but your love is only coming in my wa