Cookie Lyons Empire Novels & Stories

Both women paused, gazing at the menu engraved in 00glass above the bartender. “There it is,” Maya said, tapping the panel with one finger. “The drink we’ve been eyeing since the first night we arrived. ‘Moonfire Elixir.’ It’s a mix of exotic fruits, mint, and a touch of something stronger. Every review says it’s unforgettable.” Lily’s lips curved in a small smile. “And yet, we’ve never had the chance. Too busy fighting for our lives, dealing with Crescent rogues, or reading Clara’s venomous article about how weak we supposedly are.” Her voice hardened at the last words.

The Lycan, pulled back a stray strand of his luscious blond hair from his face as he addressed James. “What was so urgent that you had to disturb my day… and it had better be good or else I might just forget how useful you are when I snap your neck.” James didn’t bother to beat around the bush. “Are you poisoning our lands?” The Lycan froze and his jaw ticked as he processed what he just heard. How the hell did James know that? The Lycans had been very careful when they did it. They made sure to use specific poisons that were created specially by them…. Even if the smartest scientists checked the soil, they wouldn’t know what the problem was or how to solve it.

"I taught you well." "Did you bring it?" Lyra asked, looking at her father. Cyprian reached back into the helicopter. He pulled out a simple, white paper box tied with string. "Fresh from the bakery on Rue Cler," Cyprian said, handing the box to Lyra like it was a holy relic. "Still warm. Oryn insisted you weren't eating enough carbohydrates." Lyra hugged the box. "Pain au chocolat. Acceptable." "Come," Cyprian said, checking his watch. "I want to see this cafeteria Lyra complained about. I hear the structural integrity of the meatloaf is questionable."

Finally. “It won’t be yours for long, Esme,” he said with a devious glint in his eye. “The Lycian Empire has their eyes on this one.” The Lycian Empire? My mind whirred. Surely, he had to be joking. The Lycian Empire not only ruled our world, they had several multi-billion-dollar companies. A project like the one I’d won wasn’t big enough to make them interested. Besides, if they’d had an interest, they could have simply sent down the order, and we wouldn’t have even dared try for it. So it had to be a lie, a tactic to make me worried.

They were giggling until they got there. "This one is tough. Make sure to train her to be a beta, Luna. She always gave us a hard time here" Scott said as he drank his cup. Caesar giggled and then I heard him say, "If not for you, we would have killed her long ago. It's just because of our deal. Anyway, we wish you a happy life with her." He turned to look at me and then said, "Good riddance to bad rubbish" Jacob smiled as I looked at him standing while I was on my knees. He looked like he had just bought a new puppy and the former owners had told him how difficult it was to train it, so he had taken it upon himself to train that puppy.

I took out my phone from my pocket and texted Lily. 'Hey, girl, what's the celebration at your company about?' Lily replied immediately. 'Oliver Monero, the heir to Monero Empire, is in town, and he will be handling things here for a while 'What? Is he hot?' 'I have not seen him before, but I guess he is. Are they not always hot? By the way, what are you doing in my company?' 'Nothing. Some men from there are here, and Brad wants me to lick their feet.' Lily sent me a laughing emoji.

Jason enquired and Lily smiled and took the catalogue to look through Lily made a choice and they ordered their meal They talked and laughed as they ate Lily had to admit, Jason had a nice personality and he's fun to be with "I heard from Anna that you resigned from your current job" Jason said "Seems like you and Anna talk about me alot" Lily said "Well I called her this evening and we ended up talking about you, I'm sorry about that" Jason apologized "No it's okay" Lily smiled "I work at the DiCaprio Empire" Jason stated "The notorious Mafia Empire?!!" Lily exclaimed "So you are a Mafia too?!" "I.... Well I can't say I'm not but I mostly do the office work, we run some casinos and loan out

Following his gaze, Lily smiled and responded, "Ah, that's an old establishment known for its sweet cakes and dumplings. It’s a famous specialty of this region and you can only get the authentic taste here. That's why so many come, often buying them as gifts." Julian's eyebrows shot up with interest. "Sweet cakes? Are they good?" Without waiting for her response, he headed over. Lily, a bit amused, quickly followed. In no time, Julian emerged holding a large bag filled with various flavored sweet cakes. He couldn't resist opening the bag then and there, trying one. Savoring the sweet, melt-in-the-mouth delicacy, his eyes squinted in pleasure. "This is really good! Sweet but not overly so." S

Lily replied. “I’m thirty-two,” he said “That’s basically ancient.” I laughed before I could stop myself. Cole returned holding three bowls of ice cream. “You’re both rude.” He handed Lily a bowl. Then me. “You’re bribing us,” I said. “I’m improving morale.” “That’s still bribing.” “It’s strategic dessert deployment.” Lily raised her spoon dramatically. “To dessert.” Cole clinked his spoon against hers. “To surviving fractions.” I took a bite. Chocolate. Of course.

And unmated males and females bent on one knee and bowed their heads in submission and reverence to their future Mother. "Werewolves of the Eastern Empire, I, Zeonen E Aahil, Lykan Emperor of the Eastern Empire embrace and accept Yusria Lelius as my mate and my future Empress. This is my wish, my decision, and my law. My law is the rule!" Under the astonished, incredulous gaze of Lady Eradine, Emperor Zeonen placed the laurel crown of a moon embracing the star on Yusria's head.