Semua Bab THE ALPHA'S CORPSE BRIDE: Bab 31 - Bab 40

ADALINEIf not that my dress was suddenly missing, I wouldn't have been late to the party. To top it all off, there just had to be a fight to break out.My eyes turn to the commoner who was shivering in fear. I approached her, retrieving the glass from her and passing it over to a maid who exit the scene."What's your name my dear?" I asked the girl. Her cheeks were wet in her own tears. She looked shocked that I am probably taking my time to converse with her instead of punishing her."It's Ella, my Luna." The girl said, I patted down her shoulders in the hopes she would have calmed down."So Ella, is it true you tossed wine at Lady Vivian." I mustered in the most calmest voice I could. Ella nodded, slowly returning from her shocked state."I didn't mean to do it your highness, she said some rude things about you and I wanted to get her to stop but I didn't realize when I tipped my glass at her." She said looking sorrowful."She's lying, my lady. She was the one saying foul things ab

ADALINEAs I navigated the labyrinthine halls, I couldn't shake the feeling that eyes were perpetually fixed on me, their gazes piercing like daggers. The whispers had begun to circulate, a maelstrom of rumors and speculation that threatened to consume me whole. "Witch" and "dark magic" were the words on everyone's lips, their tones laced with a mix of fear and fascination. The tea party incident had ignited a firestorm, and I was the unwitting catalyst.The rumors had even spread to the Peralez Empire, unearthing long-buried whispers about my mother's alleged dalliances with the dark arts. I seethed with frustration, knowing the truth was far from it. But the memory of Vivian's violent outburst lingered, eerily reminiscent of the knight who had stabbed me in Peralez. His face swam in my mind, a haunting enigma. Where was he now? I hadn't seen him since that fateful day, and his absence only added to the growing sense of unease that had taken up residence in my chest.My hands instinc

GRANTIt's been a while since last I met Georgiana. Back then she was young and full of life and now she's wearing a dress for once instead of pants. My eyes focused on the length of of her skirt as she moved freely. If anyone foretold that Georgia would wear a dress and calm down, I would have called that person a liar."How long has it been since I last saw you again?" I asked as Georgia gets a cup and pours me tea from her kettle."Too long my Lord, and most of the reason as to why we failed to keep contact is simply your fault." She hummed smiling. If I was Georgia I would never forgive myself. I literally tossed her to the side, not caring if she was alive or dead.She settled into the chair opposite me, her movements graceful as she poured herself a cup of tea. I couldn't help but stare, still trying to reconcile this serene, tea-sipping version of Georgia with the wild, hard-drinking knight I once knew. The same Georgia who would down pint after pint of ale, laughing and joking

GRANT The Hazem ring was an heirloom gifted to my mother by my father. Most stories going about the ring claims you can use it to see Demons. That ring was just my mother's wedding band. So I don't understand how someone could spend that much on it for a bit."Didn't I give you the ring to rid off years ago?" I frowned at Georgiana as she scoffed. "Maybe I was holding on to it as a sign of our friendship, you ungrateful bastard." I will never hear the end of it now."And you think to finally poach it off now?" I asked shaking my head in disappointment."Maybe it's some sort of sign your highness. Even your wife seemed interested in the rumors of the ring." I looked over to where she was sat with Camila who I finally caught staring back at me as if she's been waiting for our eyes to meet."The ring." She mouths pointing at Adaline and turns the moment the message was delivered."Great, your baseless rumors seemed to have caught the interest of my wife." I groaned thinking of how I wou

ADALINE Camila's face grew with concern, her eyes sukken and her brows droopy. I may have mistaken the look on her face to that of someone who might be sleepy but it's been bothering me for a while. Camila would always defend Grant whenever I utter a single distaste about him. My concern didn't stem from their closeness it was inevitable, they must have bonded during my absence in slumber. But why did Camila suggest the ring? What is this talks about demons? I had only told her about my dreams relative to the mishap that had happen recently. It cannot just be merely a coincidence. "Camila." I clicked my tongue, swallowing my saliva. "Why is the Hazem ring so important?" My question threw her off, her eyes wondering the entire room but my face. Worry grew, her eyes widened and her nose seemed to scrunch upward a bit. Then her face relaxed but her eyes still simmered in concern. "Once you get the ring you will surely understand my Luna." Camila said, extending her hands as t