Loyalty Vs Royalty Novels & Stories

With the most devout faith, I swore the blood oath that only core Mafia members would swear: "I, Ivy, swear to the Holy Mother, to remain forever loyal to the Family, to forever protect Alexander and Elena... If I break this oath, may my soul fall into purgatory forever..." Watching the once devout me making a vow, Alexander could no longer control his inner rage. "Ivy, you lying hypocrite! You fake, ungrateful wretch!" He rushed forward, pointing at me through the machine and cursing: "You have the nerve to recall our childhood! Who are you trying to disgust?" "Ten years! You haven't told the truth once! You betrayed your oath; you don't deserve to be our family!" Sure enough, the memory ju

“But I'm not sure how this all relates.” “It means, my dear child, that your father is of royal blood,” Carlo explained, his eyes lighting up. “With his lineage, not only is he royal blood, but he can be knighted for his ancestor's battle bravery. If your father becomes a Knight of Orsino, and you are his next of kin, then you are no longer considered common blood. Far from it.” Sabrina's knees went weak and she held onto Marco for support. “You mean...” she whispered.

Silas loud and strong voice cleared out the unwanted vibe created earlier. "Isn't funny how humans sacrifice nature for their wants and then build an artificial version of it? They have the chance to protect and enjoy the nature in their own hands but they've been blinded by success and money." Jet nodded with the statement even if Silas seems to attack them with his words. Strangely, he liked his toughness and straightforward words. "We're sorry to hear that," Raze answered. "Now that you know about the place, let me introduce you the Royals of Red Woods."

He marches towards me and picks me up, placing me back on the bed “I warned you, I will mark you if you keep disobeying me” Squeezing my lips together into a thin line and furrowing my brow, he raises an eyebrow at me, waiting for me to say something “I really am the last one of my kind” it was not what he was expecting me to say Daryl nods his head at me “You are” "What does this Royalty thing mean?" "It means that there were once some very powerful wolves, these wolves were known as Royals and truth be told, no one actually knew why." He stands up and walks to the door, carefully closing it. "The Royal blood line was a force in itself"

It was once a power that dates back to the first Were kings, who wielded it to command loyalty from their subjects and assure them that they are worthy of their loyalty and reverence. If the Were Royal who made the Oath didn't follow through, they will be punished, depending on the severity of the Oath they made. The heavier the promise, the severe the punishment. Now, the Were Royals make it a point to hide the existence of the Oath as much as possible. They even erased records of it from the Royal Library. However, the Lycans are well aware of the whole thing and they refuse to forget it as a reminder that even the Were Royals have a weakness and somehow, someday, they'll be able to use it

"What are you talking about? Of course it is!" "It isn't." I stated bluntly. "What is there to differentiate royals from ordinary Moroi? It is almost nothing but a title that has others fawning over them. Being a royal offers no advantages. It's not like they're extra powerful or anything. A royal is only a royal because of their family name, because of something that their ancestors had done thousands of years ago." "Kai, royalty is royalty. It establishes a system that is much easier to follow, that is all. Without the existence of royal families, the election of monarchy is much harder than you could possibly imagine. Think of it as having different political parties."

What's the point of his pointed glares and these questions? "I'm not celebrating anything until I know what I'm signing." How expected. I nearly roll my eyes. "I wouldn't expect anything less," I say. "What does loyalty mean to you, Damian? I don't want a philosophical answer." "Loyalty means my people are taken care of. It means when someone works for me, they know I will protect what we've built together. And it means I don't waste my energy on people who don't appreciate what I offer. I've learned that lesson, and I don't intend to learn it again."

I continued, letting my gaze sweep across each of their faces, “I do not tolerate hesitation. I do not tolerate second guessing. Anyone here who doubts the strength of my mate or questions my decisions will learn exactly why loyalty matters more than fear.” They all shifted uncomfortably now. Some of them had already realized the blue fire wasn’t just for show. Some had already seen what happened when I unleashed it fully. They weren’t stupid. “You see,” I said, lowering my voice, “loyalty isn’t about kneeling because you’re scared. Loyalty is about knowing the stakes and choosing the side that wins. Today, that side is mine. My mate’s. And anyone who wants to stay in power… should choose wi

"Feina, loyalty cannot be demanded. It must be earned. And right now, your possessiveness and lack of understanding are testing the limits of that loyalty." Feina's anger turned into a mix of frustration and desperation. "What does she have that I don't? Why her?" I looked at Royal, who had remained silent throughout the exchange. Her eyes held a mix of fear and vulnerability, yet there was a strength within her that I had come to admire. I spoke, my voice gentle but resolute. "Royal has earned my admiration and affection through her loyalty, her strength, and her unwavering support. She is not a threat to you, Feina. I value both of you in different ways, and it is my responsibility to ensu