Semua Bab Reign Of The Lycan King : Bab 21 - Bab 30

SaraphinaUgh...ugh.I slowly opened my eyes, but I couldn't see anything. I was in so much pain, everywhere ached. I slowly stretched my shaky hands to support myself on the cold, hard floor.Everywhere was completely dark… what happened? I felt a pang of pain from the back of my head. When I reached and touched it, my hair was damp and sticky.That wasn't water.That couldn't be water… the last thing I remember was trying to cross over a particular river and something hit me on the head.What happened?Panic settled in my chest. I forced myself to sit up. Where was I? My clothes were cold and clung to my skin. My breath was shallow and fast. The air was so cold it made me shiver.Suddenly, I heard a sound coming from the darkness. I bit my lips and listened to the dripping.The sound of water somewhere in the distance—but it didn’t smell like water. It had a metallic smell to it, like blood.My entire body froze in fear. I was trying so hard not to scream. I could hear sounds, but I

Saraphina"Help… me, somebody help me, please."A group of people stood around a bonfire. They looked like they were brain-dead at some point—I was so horrified."What do you want from me… please just let me go," I started pleading with the man who stood aside now, just watching me.No one was saying anything. Everyone was dead silent—just the wood burning under the fire. That was the only sound I was hearing."Somebody answer me!" I screamed, but they didn’t flinch. Everyone just stood like a spell was cast on them to freeze.But the man and the woman who I had seen earlier stood apart from the crowd.What was going on here? It wasn’t long ago everyone was chanting, now no one was saying anything.A heavy wind started to blow—that was when I realized the shift. It was unexplainable but powerful.Everyone bowed, but I couldn’t see why, so I stood looking around, confused, heart almost tearing out of my chest.The silence was deafening, and it was only the sound of the bonfire that fil

Saraphina"Mom, the spell it's too hard," I said as she taught it to me again."Repeat the words after me," she said, and I did just that. The candle lit up. I was so happy I rushed to hug her."I’m going to be the most powerful witch in the world," I beamed.She smiled. "Yes, you will, my princess.""I’m not your little princess anymore," I said as I ran to hug my father, who had just stepped into the room. We were the happiest family, and I’d never trade any of it for anything.But then I looked at the mirror on the wall as my mom worked on preparing supper.I screamed.My mom left what she was doing and rushed to my side. “What is it, sweetie?”"Nothing, Mom," I quickly forced a smile. But when she walked away, I looked back at the mirror again—and I wasn’t a little girl. I was grown. My clothes were dirty, my skin cracked, my hair a complete mess, eyes dull from exhaustion. I walked closer and placed my hand on the mirror. The reflection did the same.This was me.I looked at both

VeronicaThe king left for three days to go find a slave witch, and when he does—instead of punishment she's getting special treatment in his chambers.I paced the room, seething with anger. What kind of spell did she use on him? He wouldn’t even look at me.She was just a maid. A slave."Why?!" I yelled, and a guard rushed in.“My lady,” he bowed, “is everything alright?”“Get out!” I yelled, and the guard hesitated before quickly rushing out.I made my way to his chambers only to find her on his bed like a little bug I wanted to squash under my feet.She looked startled when she saw me.“My lady,” she quickly got up and bowed.“Saraphina, who do you think you are?” I hissed, slamming the door behind me so hard the force shook the ground.She flinched at my voice, her eyes fearful as she straightened.“I’m... I’m sorry, my lady. I didn’t mean to—”“Didn’t mean to what, huh, Saraphina? Seduce the king? Crawl into his bed like a desperate leech?” I hissed, walking toward her in a slow

SaraphinaMorning came, but I hardly slept. I was thinking about everything and nothing in particular. I soon realized there was no one in the room with me—I was just scaring myself. I kept repeating that to myself until it stuck.There was a knock on the door, and I quickly threw off the covers. What was he doing here so early? Well… I was in his chambers, so he had every right to be.But when the doors opened, it was two maids with their heads bowed.“My lady,” one of them spoke, “the king asked that we prepare a bath for you.”I just stared. “I can do that myself.”“But, my lady—” the second girl protested.“You both are dismissed,” I said the words quickly, not wanting company. This was something simple, and anyone could do it.And I didn’t want to get into the bath this early.After they left, I sat at the edge of the bed, my eyes traveling everywhere around the room as the silence settled. My eyes landed on the fireplace where the fire had faded out—all that was left was ash.Ma