บททั้งหมดของ THE LYCAN'S SACRIFICE, Fated To The Beast. : บทที่ 51 - บทที่ 60

Elvanya's PovWe stayed in the gardens for a long time just talking and it was nice to forget about the blood moon and the prophecy for a little while."Tell me more about the curse" I said "you mentioned it before but you never explained what it really does"Kael was quiet for a moment and then he said "the curse was placed on all Lycans three hundred years ago""Who cursed you" I asked."A powerful witch" Kael said "my grandfather killed her entire family during a war and she used her last bit of magic to curse all of his descendants""What does the curse do exactly" I asked."It makes us more aggressive and violent" Kael explained "especially during full moons and it makes it harder to control our Lycan forms""That sounds terrible" I said."It is" Kael agreed "before the curse Lycans were able to shift and maintain full control but now we have to fight every moment not to lose ourselves to the beast""Is that why your brother killed those people" I asked carefully."Yes" Kael said

Elvanya's PovI woke up to Lira knocking on the door and calling my name."Come in" I said and sat up in bed.She walked in carrying a tray of tea and smiled at me."Kael said you need to learn about royal duties today" Lira said "so I am here to teach you""Royal duties" I repeated "like what""Like how to run a kingdom" Lira said "and how to deal with nobles and politics and all the boring stuff that comes with being queen"We sat in the sitting room and Lira started explaining things that made my head hurt."First you need to know which nobles can be trusted" she said "and which ones will smile to your face while plotting behind your back""How do I tell the difference" I asked."Experience mostly" Lira said "but I can give you a list to start with"She told me about Lord Harkin who was loyal but annoying and Lady Melissa who seemed nice but was actually

Elvanya's PovI was sitting in our chambers trying to read when Kael walked in looking tired and stressed."Come with me" he said "I want to show you something""Show me what" I asked and put down my book."You will see" he said and held out his hand.I took his hand and followed him through the palace down corridors I had never been in before.We walked for what felt like forever and turned down hallways that got narrower and quieter until finally we stopped at a small wooden door."Where are we" I asked."My mother's private library" Kael said and pulled out a key from his pocket "no one comes here anymore because I keep it locked"He opened the door and I stepped inside.The room was beautiful and filled with books from floor to ceiling and old paintings hung on the walls showing scenes of forests and mountains.There were comfortable chairs near a fireplace and soft rugs on the floor and it smelled like paper and dust and something sweet I could not name."This is amazing" I said

Elvanya's PovSomeone was shaking my shoulder and I opened my eyes to see Kael looking down at me."It is time," he said quietly.The room was still dark and I could barely see anything."What time is it?" I asked and sat up."Two hours before dawn," Kael said. "We need to leave soon."My stomach twisted with fear but I pushed it down and got out of bed.Kael helped me put on the white ceremonial robes that Eldric had left for me.They were soft and light and they glowed faintly in the darkness."How do I look?" I asked."Like a queen," Kael said. "Like the Moon Child."My hands shook as I tried to tie the laces and Kael had to help me."I cannot stop shaking," I admitted."That is normal," Kael said and kissed my forehead. "You are about to do something that has only been done a few times in history.""You keep saying

Elvanya's PovI stood on shaky legs and Eldric helped me remove my outer robe.Underneath I wore only a thin white dress that felt too light for what was coming."What do I do now" I asked."Nothing" Eldric said "just stand there and let the ritual happen and the moon will do the rest"Then Eldric began chanting in an ancient language I did not understand.The words sounded old and powerful and they made the air vibrate.I looked over at Kael who stood at the edge of the circle.His eyes were locked on me and I could feel his fear and love through the bond.The moon started to rise on the horizon.It was huge and red like blood and it seemed to fill the entire sky.I had never seen anything like it.The moment the moon's light touched my skin I felt it.The moon mark on my back erupted in flames.Not real flames but it felt l