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chapter 21

Celeste The theatre hall was more beautiful than I’d expected. Paintings lined the walls in gilded frames; chandeliers spilled honeyed light over velvet seats. The scent of polished wood and perfume drifted upward, making the entire room enticing. Edgar who was beside me looked like a puppy wagging his tail. He was very much eager to watch the show. Which irritated me because barely an hour ago, he had killed one of his councilmen in cold blood. A shiver ran down my spine as I took a peak at him. Gah he was handsome in a way that made it impossible to look away… if he wasn't so evil I might have been attracted to him on some level. But he was a blodh monster that made his masculine beauty feel like a weapon. His turned and his net mine before I could look away. He grinned. “See, something you like, my love?” He asked his eyes dancing with amusement. “Why?” I blurted out. “Why what?” He tilted his head “Why did you kill your council man?” I gritted. He was quiet for a bit, a

Last Updated : 2025-09-20

chapter 22

CELESTEEdgar looked visibly strained. I was half-sure he was trying to process what I had just said to him, and whether it was true.“I…I am glad that you did.” He said, quickly clearing his throat and taking his seat.I smiled again, this time it was genuine. The only difference was that it wasn’t a smile of pleasantness but of victory.I knew it was ridiculous, but these small victories against Edgar were the only things keeping me sane in this hellhole. Sure, it had only been three days since I had been married to him, but it felt like an eternity.“Did you enjoy the show?” he asked after waving a servant over to dish out our meals and pour the wines.“It was most pleasant, thank you for taking me. Looking forward to more…shows.” I said, a plastic smile on my face.By the gods and goddesses. I was becoming like the concubines of this palace, and it disgusted me. I was not catty.Curse you, Edgar!I thought, the smile still plastered on my face.“Really?” Edgar asked, his eyes slig

Last Updated : 2025-09-22

chapter 23

Chapter 23 real CELESTE I left my chambers with dread slithering down my spine like ice water. In this age, how could public executions still exist? And yet, in the Northern Kingdom, ruled by Edgar of all men, I supposed cruelty was as natural as breathing. Sylvester led me through the palace but suddenly instead of turning to the throne room, we veered into another corridor I didn't even know existed. “Where are we going, Sylvester?” I frowned. “To the Execution balcony.” He answered. A chill ran down my spine, and tightened my chest. Execution balcony? That didn't even sound sane. Those words didn't belong together. “What is wrong with the north?” I asked in disbelief. He chuckled under his breath. “It's not that bad; some of these criminals deserve it. His majesty’s method might seem harsh, but it is quite effective.” “Do you think his marriage to me is effective?’ I asked, deciding to dig deeper into Sylvester's psyche. If I was going to use him to my advantage, I needed

Last Updated : 2025-09-23

Chapter 24

Celeste Nothing in the seven kingdoms could have prepared me for the public execution ground. It was packed by both nobles and commoners alike. Merchants stood around, selling a wide variety of refreshments and snacks. Some even sold stones. I was seated next to Edgar at the balcony of the palace, my posture stiff and rigid. Beside me, Edgar held a golden goblet, filled to the brim with wine. His expression was completely neutral; there was even a darkness that seemed to cling to him. Something was wrong, and I had a feeling it was not the barbaric and savage nature of the execution that was about to start that was bothering him. Taking in a deep breath, I asked.”Is something the matter?” His head whipped towards mine, eyes assessing like a hawk hunting for prey. A smile spread across his lips, and my heart, that had been dead, suddenly skipped a beat. “Don’t tell me my luna is suddenly worried about me.” “Do I not have a right to worry?” “It's okay, Celeste.

Last Updated : 2025-09-25

chapter 25

CelesteThe prisoner stumbled forward, his hands bound tightly behind him, the sack still covering his face. He looked less like a wolf, less like a warrior, and more like a broken man being dragged into hell.The crowd cheered as though they had gathered for a festival. Men hollered, women clapped, and children tossed stones toward him. Their excitement made bile rise in my throat.I had no sympathy for him, he had violated a maiden and betrayed his people. His sins deserved punishment. But this… this was not justice. This was savagery.The executioners tied him to the blackened wooden stake at the center of the pit. His body trembled uncontrollably, knees buckling as though they might give way at any moment. When they yanked the sack from his head, his face was wet with sweat and tears. His eyes darted across the crowd, pleading, searching for mercy that would never come.The announcer raised his hand, and silence fell. A soldier stepped forward with a torch, its flame dancing hungr

Last Updated : 2025-09-30

chapter 26

CelesteThe echoes of Marcus’s screams still haunted me long after I left the execution grounds. They clawed at my ears, burrowed beneath my skin, and burned like fire in my veins. I had thought myself strong, capable of watching Edgar’s cruelty and hardening myself against it. But nothing had prepared me for the stench of scorched flesh, the sight of skin blistering and peeling away, or the hollow echo of a man’s cries as the flames devoured him.I should have hated Marcus. He was a rapist, a traitor, a disgrace to his kind. But what I hated more was what Edgar had done with his death turned it into a spectacle, a carnival of screams for the people to feast on. It wasn’t justice. It was a demonstration of power, a warning to anyone who might dare oppose him.And if I was to survive if I was to defeat him I needed to understand that.I sat in my chambers, staring at the candle on my table. The flame danced, alive, unpredictable, not unlike Edgar himself. My hands curled into fists. I

Last Updated : 2025-09-30

Chapter 27

CELESTEI made my way to dinner hours later. Edgar was seated with that bastard, Maverick. He turned to look at me as I entered, an evil grin spread across his face like I imagined a fox would smile.“Your Grace. It is lovely to see you.” Maverick bowed low as he stood, his usual black garment catching around the wind coming from the open window.“I can’t see the same, Mavic.” I said dryly.“Maverick, your grace,” he corrected, but I walked past him without a second thought. His presence always made my skin crawl. He looked like he ate bugs as a hobby. Especially with that eerie smile.I wondered why Edgar kept him around. He was far different from him. Edgar, although a royal bastard, was tall, regal, a brute yet elegant.My eyes locked with Edgar as I made my way to my usual seat by his side, and I swallowed. Soon, I would be in his bed.The idea made me antsy, but I knew it was something I had to do. I offered a smile, but he didn’t return it. It was almost like he was staring thro

Last Updated : 2025-10-02

chapter 28

CELESTE“So, how did dinner go, Milady?” Selene asked as soon as I got back to my chambers.“Odd.” I murmured, glancing at her, “Edgar seemed disturbed by something.”“Any idea what?” she asked as she handed me a steaming cup of tea.I offered a smile. It was just what I needed to calm my system after that odd encounter with Edgar. His anger had been so unwarranted. Was it a secret I thought he was a monster? I was certain I had told him those same words every day since I had been here, and I hadn’t even spent a week.“He wouldn’t say.” I sat on my love seat and took a sip of my Darjeeling tea, savoring the sweet floral scent.Selene sat beside me, grabbing a cup of tea of her own and taking a small sip.“All I know is that he was upset, and he walked out on me for calling his actions barbaric when usually he would laugh it off, or at least I think that was part of the reason.”“I see.” Selene nodded“So, I guess the seduction would have to wait?”“Possibly. I cannot say I am upset ab

Last Updated : 2025-10-04

chapter 29

Celeste The only source of light in the concubine quarters came from the full moon.The hallway was mostly empty.I covered my face with the hood of my cloak.My footsteps were quiet as I moved through the field. It was late, and it looked like most of them had retired to bed.As I continued on, I noticed another opened gateJust as I was about to walk through, a guard appeared.“Who are you?” He demanded.I rolled my eyes, and took off my hood.His eyes widened when he saw my face, and realized who I was, and he immediately let me pass.This place was an even more elegant quarters than the one behind.With taller buildings.I turned to the guard, and asked. “Whose quarters is this?”“Quarters of Lady Gloria and Lady Anabette.” It was obvious whose was which.Anabette’s quarters was decorated with potted plants, and flowers while Gloria's was sharp, and had barely any decorations.“Interesting.” I mused.“You're dismissed. Tell nobody I was here,” I said and he nodded, and disappe

Last Updated : 2025-10-06

Çhapter 30

Celeste“What is going on here?” I looked to Sylvester for answers as we strolled down the hall to the dining room.The entire palace was bustling with workers. Half decorations hung all over the palace pillars.“Preparation for the sun god.” I stopped in my tracks, making Selene stop immediately.“You celebrate that?”Sylvester nodded. “Every year.“Why is the sun God being celebrated in a majority Lycan, werewolf kingdom?” I asked.“His majesty enjoys the festival.” He said simply, and I shook my head. Everything I learnt about the northern kingdom had my mind spiraling. I was definitely not superstitious, but there were just some things that were not to be done.The feast of the sun God was frowned upon by the majority of the Lycan kingdoms. Only elves celebrated this holiday.“Does his majesty know in many texts that Capril was responsible for the death of the moon goddess?” I asked, looking between Selene and Sylvester.“His majesty doesn’t particularly care.”“Of course he doesn

Last Updated : 2025-10-07

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