บททั้งหมดของ The Beast King's Bride: บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 10

***Calliope stared up at her home, ignoring the taxi that pulled away after dropping her off. Fall was here and so was thanksgiving, a tradition and holiday that no one was allowed to miss. She had left the confines of the small town, of her grandmother and mother so that she could spread her wings and fly- despite her love for the crazy traditions her grandmother always had them celebrate.Although her mother, Ira Kain, disliked the said traditions and had been the one to encourage her to leave before it was too late, her grandmother, Elisen Rowenys had been of a different opinion- choosing to follow the customs she claimed were passed down from her ancestors.Calliope had always known that her dear, sweet grandma had always been a little wacky from when she was a child.Back then, Elisen's stories of the Fae Kind, most especially the Elves, the werewolves, vampires, and more had been intriguing to her. She had soaked it all up, enamored by the way her grandma spun the tales- almost

***"Do you have something to tell me, mama? Because what the hell was that?"They were back in the house now, the cold bite of the night now finally settling on Calli's skin. She shivered violently, more so due to the encounter rather than the chill of the night. Everything had shifted right before her eyes, and she could not imagine being in the situation she was now in. Nothing could have prepared her for her entire life coming down all around her.Her grandmother was uncharacteristically silent, choosing instead to cover her with a blanket as her mother began to brew some coffee for all of them. Whereas Calli was craving something stronger, she knew she needed to have her wits about her for whatever it is the matriarchs were about to reveal."Why did you stop me, mother? Now, he has seen her and he will never let her go!"The emotions seemed to burst out of Ira, all of them channeled at her mother who stared squarely at her, revealing no kind of remorse. Elisen knew what she had d

***Calli stared out at the party that was currently ongoing in the grand backyard of the Wysteria Estate. It had been two days. Two harrowing days of training, studying and discovery. The entire process had been more harrowing than the hell she went through during final exam week.Although Kelsey Reilly had been an incredible teacher, she was also thorough in her teachings as was her grandmother who had been in charge of teaching her Elven lore and some aspects of Elven magic. Calliope had discovered more about Ikraseon and her ancestors, some of which was truly remarkable.But nothing was as remarkable as when she looked upon her Elven form for the very first time. That had been the beginning of her education with Kelsey lifting the spell she had placed upon her when she was a child. It was a fascinating experience, one marked with chants, glowing magical circles and a rush of warmth and power that was truly exhilarating.Watching it had been the beginning of Calliope's acceptance t

***"I trust you, brother. It is them that I do not trust. How sure are you that they weren't bored and fabricated some shit ass story to mess with us?"It sounded far-fetched even to Zaros but the question had to be posed. They had to be sure."I was doubtful too. You know I never take anyone's word as Gospel without doing my own investigation. I believed them because I dreamt of this Apocalyptic event two decades ago. For a straight month, it haunted me, and I thought I was dreaming of the Old Wars, but this was different. This was a massacre. Besides that, for the first time in centuries, I sensed fear from them. They're scared and don't seem as glad that we are the only ones who seem to be able to prevent this future from coming to pass. I don't know how we are supposed to do that, but they would not have come to me if they had another solution."Zaros mulled over this as he kept his anxiety at bay. Plans had to be formulated, a clearer understanding of who the enemy was had to be

***Calliope silently mused, returning her attention to the conversation at hand only when her grandmother squeezed her hand reassuringly and granted her a small smile."I know that this is more of a fated, arranged union. That it may be somewhat political as well but that does not mean that you do not treat my granddaughter with the respect that she deserves. She is a true gem, a radiant star that shines brighter than any other. She is a gift, Lucien Gray, and I trust that you shall cherish her more than anything else. She is the future of Ikraseon and should anything happen to her, believe me, I will rain down hell on you like nothing you have ever seen-all extenuating circumstances be damned. I would die for my family just as much as I live and breathe for them. Do not forget that even as we venture forth towards an amicable discussion on the reclamation of Ikraseon and the benefits we shall both accrue from this partnership."Elisen's words were clear, firm and with the right infl