Amaris.I was busy enjoying the festivities that was going on in the arena when a strong arm grabbed me from it, pulling me away from the gathering, leading me to the hallways of the palace. I gasped in surprise, my wide eyes flying up to meet Ethan's back and an excited feeling bubbled up from inside me.A smile hit my lips, my heart skipping a beat. "Hey there!" I muttered whene we finally found a quiet spot, away from all the bustling of the arena. He glanced down at me, a genial smile spreading accross his lips."I managed to sneak out of my post so I could come here. I didn't want tonight to pass without seeing you." He rushed out quickly, his huge arms settling in my waist as he pulled me closer to himself. A chuckle escaped my lips as I placed my hands on his chest, drinking in the sight of him, my heart racing with happiness. "How have you been?" He asked, running a hand through my hair."Well, I've been hanging in there, missing you." I said, adding the last bit quietly. His

Evelyn.Even though the Moon Goddess Festival was a success, I couldn't relate to it due to the tumultuous emotions the prophecy had ignited in me. I Dreaded the Alpha king's summon with the whole of my being, but I also knew I couldn't avoid it either. Despite this, I resolved within myself that I won't let it go down without a fight.The third night had just been concluded and everyone was going back to their respective home. I had buried myself in my work, trying to push such disturbing thoughts to the back of my mind with little success. Though Amaris had been a wonderful friend, keeping me company whenever I needed it, this was one of the moments when I needed to be utterly alone. I continued to work, my anger and resentment for the Alpha King growing by the second.As if by cruel fate, a guard approached me, an impassive look on his face. "The Alpha King has summoned you to his chambers. Do not keep him waiting." He spoke curtly and my heart dropped to the ground, shattering to

Amaris.When I heard the news that Duke Ethan had been gravely injured from his duty, I didn't know what to think. At first I felt fear, then despair and finally, guilt. Fear because something worse could have happened during the attack, despair because he'd come back hurt even when he promised he wouldn't and guilt because if we had marked earlier and his full strength had returned, this wouldn't happen in the first place. I immediately went to meet him, my heart in my throat as I approached the doctor's room. With a hesitant knock, I pushed the door open and peeked in, my gaze landing on Ethan who lay sprawled on the bed, grabbing his bandaged abdomen, his face contorted in pain.His gaze found mine and a look of relief crossed his face. Tears sprang into my eyes a d without thinking, I rushed to his side, my heart racing in my chest. "What happened!?" I rushed out, my voice trembling. "Why are you hurt?! Who did this!?" He held my shaking hands, giving me a small smile. "It's okay

Duke Ethan.I woke up from a deep slumber, feeling better than I have ever felt in a long time. A sense of supreme accomplishment filled me from head to foot. Satisfaction in every cell in my body. Satisfaction on every count. I had marked Amaris after what I would describe as the best night of my life and I couldn't be any more glad. I checked my wounds and discovered to my relief that most of them had healed already, the pain already disappeared into thin air. A small smile broke on my lips as memories of last night filled my mind and I felt emotion clench inside of me.But my happiness was short-lived when Amaris burst into the room, tears in her eyes, looking aghast as she rushed to meet me. I immediately jumped out of the bed, meeting her half-way as I held her in my hands, soothing her cries even though I had no idea what was wrong."Amaris? What happened?? Why are you crying?" I asked as I pulled away to stare at her tear-filled eyes, her lips trembling."I-it's the Alpha King.

Evelyn.Three long, agonizing days had passed in that wretched dungeon. The stench of dampness clung to my skin, my stomach was gnawing with hunger, and my body felt like a hollow shell of its former self. It was a relentless torment that pushed me to the brink of despair. Amaris had come to see me once, crying her heart out when she saw my state and unable to do anything about it. She told me she had tried to beg the Alpha King but he had cut off contact form everyone as well and no one knew why. I smiled cynically to myself when I heard that. Why would he do that? Shouldn't he be reveling in this? After all, this is want he wanted.She stayed for such a long time, comforting me and telling me stories in hopes of getting my mind off my predicament. But then, she had to leave and I was all by myself again. That's when the horrors began.Nightmares plagued me when I tried to sleep and I had grown so tired to crying, trying to understand what I did wrong. Eventually, the grating sound of