Se connecterEpilogue "I hear the wedding bells!" Edyrm grinned as he walked in, Vulwin and Beau in tow. "You came really early." I rolled my eyes, standing up to pull them in a hug, "You can't blame me! Who knew running a dark elf Kingdom would be so tasking. Besides, I'll be staying for a week. You're going to get tired of me." Edyrm grinned as he kissed my cheeks."We didn't miss anything yet, did we?" Beau asked, looking around. "No, you're early enough." I answered, waving him off with a smile. Beau practically skipped out in excitement. "Forgive that," Edyrm smiled, "He thinks he would have a shot at love here. So tell me about this wedding of yours, how's it going to be? Walking down the aisle?""A wisteria walkway," I grinned as I moved around the dozens of gifts Elias got me this morning."That's beautiful," Vulwin muttered, I almost didn't hear him. "Thank you," I beamed, "I expect to attend your wedding soon too."Vulwin instantly shifted on his foot.I frowned. He never di
LUCIAN "Where are we going to?" I asked for umpteenth time.The corners of Elias lips lifted, "You'll see it soon."I rolled my eyes and leaned against the window."Don't look so sore. We're almost there." He grinned, and even though I hated it and wanted to wipe the grin off his face, I found myself feeling all warm and fuzzy inside."We're here?" Elias announced abd cane around to open my side of the door."What?" I frowned at him, "we— I finished draining myself on that forbidden spell back at the temple, and you bring me back here?""Yes," his grin grew wider as he urged me forward. "What do you want? For me to break down this barrier?" I gaped at him as I stared at the cabin we'd been prisoners in."No, besides, we can enter and live freely. We are spending the night or weeks here, whichever you want. Yvonne will take care of things back at the palace. Think of this as a getaway for both of us."My lips split with a big smile, "Are you serious?"Elias took my hands and led me
LUCIAN Seraphina's death didn't go as I'd planned, but Elias was right. She'd be back, so it was better to get rid of her once and for all, I guess.The car stopped, and before I removed my seat belt, Elias was at my side of the car, opening the door and stretching a hand.I bit back a smile and took his hand, alighting the car.It's been four days since Seraphina’s death, and as opposed to what I would have expected, Elias didn't ask questions."Thank you Mr...." I started, my eyes gleaming at him with mischief.Elias fixed me a glare, then suddenly leaned in, his breath fanning my neck.I sucked in a sharp breath, surprised at the closeness."I know you remember, Lucy." He whispered and kissed my cheeks.I was turned to a walking shade of red, walking off briskly and blinking repeatedly Elias caught up with me easily and hooked my hand in his arm as we entered the temple. A letter was sent to Elias that the old man was really sick and I had a promise I was yet to keep according
SERAPHINA"Hey!!" Marda snapped at me, "Come over here?"I looked around and pointed at myself, "me?""Yes, you." She snapped, wriggling her fingers fast."Hurry up, will you?"I internally rolled my eyes and went over to her."I'm proud of you?" She smiled, showing all her teeth.I narrowed my eyes at her, What's she on now?"You've made quite an impression on the Luna. I would no longer have to supervise you. This is a rare opportunity and make sure not to fuck it up.""What are you talking about?" I questioned. "You've been promoted. You'll wait on the Luna and Lycan King this evening for dinner, and you'll also prepare the food. I'll have another maid bring the list of His Highness allergies to you. I'll be counting on you." She gave me a stern smile and disappeared. My heart sank, wait on both of them? What if Elias recognizes me? How do I get myself out of this impossible situation. Or... I might as well just get this over with as soon as possible. Even if either of them
LUCIAN "Marda?" I called the head of maids as she walked past. "Yes, Your Highness?" She replied, entering the room.I honestly blanched. "Did Elias put you up to this?" I questioned, narrowing my eyes at her, I wouldn't put it past him even though he has been nothing but sweet these days."Luna..." Yvonne walked in, "or Lucian. Even before his memory loss, he didn't like being titled.""Oh.. I'm sorry your... Luna." Marda apologized."Thank you..." I mouthed at Yvonne. "What do you need, Luna? Or do you need me to do anything for you?""No— uh, yes, please," I stuttered, "The maid that served me tea. I like her, is she new here?""Yes, Luna. She started here a few days ago, along with some other maids.""Make her my personal maid and have her wait on Elias and I for dinner.""Really?" Maria's eyes lit up, "I'm so glad you found her to your taste, Luna. I'll be sure to tell her the good news."I nodded, a smile on my face, "Thank you."Marda bowed and left.Yvonne stared at m
SERAPHINA The tray was heavier than she imagined Seraphina had not carried anything with her own hands in years, not since she had learned that the most dangerous thing a woman could do was let others forget she had them. But today she carried the tray herself, dismissing the servant girl in her shadows with a look that required no words, and walked the long corridor to the east wing with the careful, unhurried steps of someone who owned every stone beneath her feet.She did.She reminded herself of that.The door to Lucian's chambers was already ajar. She pushed it open with her shoulder, arranging her face into something mild and solicitous, the expression of a maid performing a kindness rather than an inspection.He was seated by the window.For a moment, she simply looked at him, as she always did, the way time and suffering had arranged themselves on a person. Lucian was a bit thinner than she'd expected. His hair fell loose around his shoulders. He did not turn when she entere
LUCIAN After Elias rejected the dinner, one I'd offered to make him feel better after seeing the look on his face earlier. To be honest, it's so nice seeing Luke stand up for me and even threaten Seraphina without caring about her influential position. Is it so hard for Elias to do? And when he
ELIAS The clock ticks rhythmically, sending a familiar echo throughout my study as I stare blankly into the thin air.The sound made me focus, grounded my thoughts. My fore finger slowly tapped on the table in my study, a far cry from the impatient pounding of my heart and the roaring of my be
LUCIAN My eyelids stayed shut. My breathing came to an halt as I awaited the worse that could happen with me miles away from any kind of rescue by now. The wind blew heavily past me, swaying my shaky feet off the ground, and my knees crashed down hard on a piece of rock. This was definitely a mo
LUCIAN I slid down the wall and have been there for a while since Elias left.I have a day. Just one freaking day to find something I have no idea where it was or how it even looks like.I don't even know where to start!!I pushed myself off the wall, took a bag to put Reine's journal and my clot







