Lahat ng Kabanata ng Both Are Mine for the Taking: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

My sister and I slept for a thousand years. Tonight, we would Awaken. We would become true High-Bloods.Our Sire, Countess Lylandra, brought us two men. We had to choose a Blood Thrall.A cold, celibate priest.A young, harmless noble prince.In my past life, Lilith grabbed the prince by the neck and vanished into the shadows. She left me with the cold-hearted priest.The prince's blood was sweet, his soul pure. He was supposed to be the perfect sacrifice for the Awakening ritual. Lilith should have become a High-Blood without any trouble.But she fell for the prince's sweet words and gentle lies. She poured her ancient power into him. She forged a false blood bond to help him seize the throne.On his coronation day, he plunged a dagger dipped in blessed silver into her heart. With his own hands, he carved out her new Blood Core. He offered it to his werewolf allies.Lilith nearly turned to dust.And me? The priest helped me purify my blood. I broke the vampire curse. I no longe

Just as our Sire was about to punish me with dark magic, I lowered my eyes and explained."I am merely waiting. For him to lay a kingdom at my feet.""The power of a kingdom?" The Sire sneered. "Elena, do you take me for a fool? I won't believe such a childish excuse."Lilith chimed in softly. "Sire, I am worried Elena has truly grown fond of that prince. She hasn't returned on time for days. They say... she's been at the manor teaching him how to read.""Teaching him to read?" The Sire's voice turned dangerous. "Elena, are you raising a pet, or are you looking for a mate?""I am increasing his value!" I argued. "A king with a sharp mind is far more useful than a mindless animal!""Enough!" The Sire swept her hand through the air.The shadows on the floor writhed. They twisted into sharp thorns. They shot out like vipers, wrapping around my body and squeezing tight."Ah!" The sharp pain sent me to my knees. The barbs on the thorns dug deep into my flesh. Cursed energy burned through my

Three days later, Adrian passed the knight's trials.He emerged from the tournament grounds covered in blood. Triumphant arrogance plastered on his face."Elena!" he called out, waving. "I won!"I watched his excitement, a small smile touching my lips.The little wolf learned fast. He didn't just defeat his opponents; he showed a king's mercy at the last moment, winning the crowd's cheers."Let's celebrate!" Adrian came to stand before me, his eyes bright with excitement. "There's a festival in the city tonight. We should go.""No." I shook my head."Why not?" he frowned. "This is the most important victory of my life!"Because Lilith and Cassian will be there.And I refuse to see them."I'm tired," I lied. "You go alone."Adrian stared at me for a long time, then suddenly asked, "Elena. You're in love with that priest, aren't you?""What?" My eyes widened. "No! I'm not!""No?" Adrian sneered. "Then why do you get so tense every time his name is mentioned? Why do you blush when you se

The Sire's appearance sent the followers scattering in terror.But I just sneered to myself.Right on time.In my past life, Lilith's curse killed me so easily for one reason. Our Sire had been siphoning my power the entire time I cleansed the plague. Only then did I realize she had been plotting for years, using my sister and me as her personal power batteries.Lilith's face went white. "Sire... why are you here?" she stammered."Why am I here?" The Sire slowly descended, her blood-red eyes scanning the ritual circle. "My dear daughter is about to abandon her family. Shouldn't she say goodbye to her creator?"Her voice was sweet as honey, but laced with deadly cold."I... I just wanted a better future..." Lilith stuttered."A better future?" The Sire chuckled.She reached out and caressed Lilith's cheek, her nail leaving a bloody scratch."My blood flows in your veins. You carry a thousand years of my power. All of it was a gift from me.""And now you want to throw it all away?" The

Twenty years later.In the royal palace, Adrian sat on the golden throne, attending to the matters of his kingdom. The once-rebellious wolf prince was now a renowned and wise king. His rule was just and strong, and the kingdom flourished under his hand.But only he knew that, for all these years, a mysterious power had been helping him in secret.Whenever the kingdom faced a crisis, enemies would inexplicably retreat.Whenever disaster struck, timely rains would save the crops.Whenever a plague broke out, mysterious herbs would appear where they were needed most."It's you, isn't it, Elena..." Adrian gently stroked a faint scratch on the arm of his throne.He had carved it with his claw twenty years ago.An "E."For the woman who had changed his life."Your Majesty," a servant entered the hall. "The Harvest Festival preparations are complete. Will you be attending?""Of course." Adrian stood, adjusting his royal robes. "It was... her favorite festival."The servant looked at him, co