Ruby Palace Novels & Stories

Mates had been the last thing on their minds. After breakfast, they decided to explore. The palace was vast—built from creamy limestone, with high vaulted ceilings painted with historical battles and celestial symbols. The air always smelled faintly of sandalwood and old books. They found hidden courtyards blooming with lilacs and roses, echoing chambers filled with statues of fallen Lycan warriors, and even a sunlit atrium filled with butterflies behind enchanted glass. “This place is too pretty for a place that breaks people,” Iris said as she traced her fingers along a stained-glass window of the first Queen Lycan.

And I intend to keep it that way until we’re married and I become queen. The prince leads me through a long, elegantly curved entrance. Inside, the palace is even more breathtaking than I imagined. The walls are made of white limestone, and the furniture is exquisite—each piece unique and of the highest quality. I would give anything to live here forever. Just then, a middle-aged maid approaches us. “Sir, my lady,” she bows respectfully. “Julia, would you mind showing my mate to her room?” the prince asks in a tone that suggests they are very familiar with each other."

I didn't know what the truth was but one thing was sure, the people of this country loved, respected, and worshiped their King and Queen. "Princess Ayera." The guards bowed as I walked past the maze they called hallways. Whoever made this palace sure wanted the newcomers to get lost without someone to lead them. The number of times I had gotten lost inside the palace was embarrassing. The architecture of the palace was both brilliant and annoying.

So, it just made me wonder how important this meeting was going to be. After a fifteen minute drive through a private driveway, we finally reached Alpha King’s majestic palace and intricate art of architecture surrounded by towers and turrets in a royal and ancient design — the Starlight Palace. Unlike most palaces, his place wasn’t filled with maids and butlers. All I saw so far was a gardener outside struggling with a strange-looking flower thicket. Initially, I thought there were some wild beasts in those thickets that he fought, but it was the flowers he tried to bring under his control.

“Consider your freedom as a blessing and avoid any trouble.” Well, it seems like Arbel's notorious reputation precedes her. Let's hope she takes this advice to heart. As we walked into the Palace, my eyes widened in awe at what I saw there. Every corner of this residence exuded extravagance. The high walls signify that this is a residence of Royals. Fresh flowers are everywhere and the stunning works of art line every wall are anything but cheap. Whoever did the interior design here, he for sure is an artistic mastermind as he created something truly exceptional!

I cracked the door open ever so slightly and peeked out. Outside stood the palace as Vivian said it would. It was magnificent. I had never seen the palace before. The beauty of the city paled in its comparison. It was also huge, it towered over the city. Seeming to look over it, as if it was there to protect the people around it. Maybe once that’s what its purpose was. If so, that was a purpose long forgotten. The palace sat on top of a hill surrounded by gardens and a well-kept forest. It was white, and gothic in style. While beautiful with its columns and striking spires. It kind of reminded me of what I imagined a vampires house to be like. Hopefully my odds are better than that outcome w

The intricately carved arches and domes seemed to reach for the heavens, as if calling upon the gods themselves. Inside the palace, Ameera was greeted by a courtyard adorned with blooming gardens and elegant fountains. The sound of splashing water created a soothing symphony that echoed through the air. The marble floors beneath her feet felt cool and smooth, a stark contrast to the vibrant energy that filled the palace.

Instead of trying to find a solution to save his best friend, he’s making me do it! Vale adjusted his glasses, "During my time in the capital, I heard of rumors that the King has an orchard of cherry plum trees in his backyard. I am not certain if this information is true." Oh yeah. That's right. I've heard of that too! "He keeps an orchard in his palace? Just how big is his garden?" Riftan smirked, intrigued. "That petty man only cares for vanities, doesn't he?" "I haven't seen it, but the palace is humongous," I told him. I've been there quite a few times when the Generals ask me to hunt a bounty.

"No! Of course not. I'm just here to give them a warm welcome, that's all. Shall we go out then?" "We shall," Diamond says stiffly, and with that, we all head to the palace. The place is grand, not as big as the palace in Sangria Amori, but definitely more curated in a way that I can describe. It feels that every piece of decoration has been chosen and put there with accurate deliberation. Every light fixture, every piece of furniture. There's not a single speck of dust in the air, not a single splotch of dirt on the floor. But even then, the maids are all around, scrubbing and sweeping invisible things.

They took a look at it then turned towards us and kept passing it to each other, till every one of them had taken a close-up. " Go straight in then show this to the woman sitting at the waiting desk! " They gave us another metal card and we went inside the huge palace. It did not look like an office space, more like someone's residence. Sherry did not let go of my hand at all, even for a moment. " Holy Moly Sherry, look at that! It's a casino right inside an oasis! " I was not exaggerating at all. The place was dotted with palm trees and the central structure was surrounded by a beautiful water ring. It looked straight out of a middle eastern fairytale.