All Chapters of RISEN: THE LYCAN PRINCESS: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

ZaneHer sister advised us to see the oracle. I took a deep breath and returned t the living room. I have always been isolated, and I have no idea what it is to have a family, but right now, I believe it is loud and tiring as fuck.Why do they want to control her? Why is the brother mingling in her affairs? Why the other brother is jumping to defend her? and Why in the fucking world is a pregnant woman eating her heart out as if all of this was entertaining?.The mother is powerful and stubborn; I could sense her nature, and I am certain she has assessed mine. She can see the darkness within me, gaining territory every minute, and I am sure she wants to protect Asteria from harm, from me. The father is rational, collected, and a wise man. I could tell he supports all his children, and Asteria is no exception. I could see it in his eyes; helping her broke him, but he did it anyway. Admirable man.The older sister is trying to protect the younger, and I wonder if my family has ever thou

Asteria D´AngeloWe fell asleep in each other’s arms. He was comfort, safety, and my own personal AC. His skin was cool and smooth. He traced lazy circles over my skin, telling me he was awake.“You barely slept,” I said in a sleepy voice.“I don´t need to sleep much,” he said, and I inhaled his fresh and comforting scent.“We need to get ready; I must call my dad.” I paused, “He said we will see the oracle today.” I gave him a tender smile.“You haven´t had any other messages from your Goddess?” he asked, and I shook my head.“She only told me it was vital for my final mission to save you... She mentioned some other confusing things, so I focused on the immediate information we need for what we must do.” I sighed, and he nodded.“Alright, let´s get ready... How about you shower while I cook breakfast?” he said, leaving the comfort of our embrace and the bed.“I think a man who knows his way around the kitchen is sexy.” I teased him, and he smirked.“And I think it is sexy for a woman

ZaneBeing surrounded by all these people was intimidating. Former King Maximus was a quiet and observant man, but at the same time, he stared at his family and smiled. That family was controlled chaos. Each one has a different personality and different points of view. His mate, former Queen Ariel, was more outspoken. I can see where Asteria gets her confidence. She was an outspoken mom who showed her how to speak her mind, but she also had a father she could trust. It was as if she had a strong safety net under her trapeze act, and her father was that net.She was not afraid of the mission; she was not hesitant about what must be done, how we would get there, or where to start. She had all that in her family, and I admired that about them.Asteria told me that we were meeting her father to see the oracle, and when we arrived, it was a full-blown breakfast party.Asteria’s sister, Elisa, was quiet, and when she spoke to my mate, I could see some sad

Asteria D´AngeloI knew exactly where the library was located. “We will go there, you might want to catch up with Stavros,” I said to my father, and he nodded.“Check the section of lost and magical objects.” My father said, and I smiled.“Thanks, Daddy.” I stepped up on my tippy toes and kissed my father´s cheek. I moved to stand beside Zane and laced my fingers with his. “Let´s go... we only have one hour...” I said, and he nodded.“Your father is a great guy,” Zane said, and I nodded.“Yeah, he is a saint! He has to maneuver around temperaments and my mom´s drama...” I giggled, and he chuckled.“You don´t know how lucky you are to have the family you have,” he said, and my stomach churned. He was raised in captivity, is nineteen, and is starting to experience freedom and love...“I am sorry. Sometimes, the inertia

ZaneSeeing Aria was the highlight of my day. Knowing she could move forward, live a happy life, even have a mate, and almost deliver her baby gave me hope.Once Stephan and Aria left, Asteria looked at me and smiled. “So, you do have family...” she smiled, and I wrapped hi arms around her.“Well, not as big and loud as yours, that is for sure...” I joked, and she pouted.“Don´t go there...” she giggled, and I pecked her lips.“Shall we read a little before dinner?” I said, and she nodded.She led us to the studio with our fingers laced. Somehow, it felt normal, natural, and easy. If we stuck together, we would not fail this mission.She took a book and passed it to me. “Here, read this, ” she said, opening it to a specific page. I looked up; it was a beautifully illustrated children´s book. The story was “The Priestess.” I looked at her, and she nodde