Lahat ng Kabanata ng Once Banished, Now A Luna : Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 20

Lillie’s POV I had barely run my hands across the spine of some of the books hung in the shelves when the door to the library creaked open. Instinctively, I turned my attention towards the door, just to see David walk in. Pure hatred and rage dwelled in his eyes as he stared at me. My heart thundered wildly behind my chest. I wasn't scared of him, but I had no idea why my insides always acted funny even from the slightest reaction from him. Some tables and shelves separated David and I, but it did nothing to protect me from fury radiating from his body. I was sure that if I went any closer, I would be burned to bits by David's anger. David turned away from me immediately, almost making me rethink if I had really seen the hatred in his eyes. Even if I was uncertain, the burning sensation on my skin was more than enough to remind me. Anger burned bright in me and I clutched my hands by my side. I couldn't do a lot of danger, so it was best if I reeled my anger in. That, and the fact

LILLIE It was a silent drive to the venue of the meeting, mostly because I kept to myself and wouldn’t say a word. The only thing that stayed on my mind was what Jace had said. Did I really have that power over alpha David? Or was I just being kept around until the princes could figure out what to do with me? “We’re here.” Jace called out in his ever enthusiastic tone. I looked away from my side of the window and turned to him. Through his window, I could see a tall building whose architecture could pass as that of a castle. “Welcome to Ivan Jace royal hotel and suites.” I read the words engraved on the sign post aloud, and caught a smile from Jace. “Yes. My best establishment if you’re wondering.” His cocky smile spread from his cheeks to his eyes, and something in my stomach squeezed painfully. “You have a hotel.” I had intended for it to come out as a question, but my heart betrayed me. He narrowed his eyes on me. “Yes.” He reached for my pale hands and shifted, inching clo

LILLIE The party, whatever its symbolism, was in full swing. Jace, Esmeralda, and I stood at the heart of it all. Jace encouraged everyone who walked by us to eat and drink to their heart’s content. Every eye that glanced at us seemed to settle on me, and I hoped it was more for the way my dress settled on my hips, than for the matching red tattoo on my neck. I should have gotten a damn shawl to hide it. “They would both reject you.” Jace said aloud, turning to me. I felt relieved to finally have his attention, at least it would take my mind off the numerous stares I was getting. Stunned by his statement which - obviously - came out of nowhere, my eyes danced around his tall frame. He all but rolled his eyes as he pulled me closer. I didn’t know why, but my gaze shifted to Esmeralda. She was locked in an embrace with a dark tall man barely three feet away from us. I returned my gaze to Jace. “Daniel and Darwin. They will reject you tonight, or first thing tomorrow morning.” He r

“I can smell your disdain from halfway across the room, alpha David,” she spoke. Only, her voice was more sultry, and her words sounded sloppier than usual. Like a broken record, as always. But this time…it felt as though I did want to listen. “Then you should know you’re not welcome in here, and that the door you used on your way in is very much available for you to use on your way out.” She chuckled, and a loud hiccup accompanied it. Was she drunk? “Wouldn’t you even look at me? Am I so filthy that I can’t be spared even a glance?” She was testing me, pushing me as always. I cleared my throat to speak.“If I have to see that abomination on your neck one more time today, I shall lose my appetite for the next six days,” I retorted. There was a brief sixteen seconds calm, I knew because I had been counting each passing second in my head, before another hiccup erupted from her throat. “Very well then.” She started to come closer. “I would make you see me.” “I forbid you from t

LILLIEI woke up less than five hours later feeling like absolute shit. I didn't know what Esmeralda had told me last night for me to allow her to get me to swallow so much alcohol. Before I could rescue myself from my nerve wracking hangover, my door creaked open. “Who is that?” I slurred, fighting hard to sit up so I could look the intruder in the eyes. After the stunt I pulled last night, it would be silly of me not to keep my guard up. “A little birdie told me you almost got yourself killed last night. I just came to make sure you are alive and well. After all, of what use are you to me dead?”I rolled my eyes at the sound of his voice. Of course prince Jace would be the first face I see in the morning. I should have been grateful that there was at least one friendly face around here, even if I was more of a puppet than a friend to him.After I managed to sit up, I fixed my gaze on him before frowning. “Your girlfriend’s stunt almost got me killed. How on earth could you think