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Author: Hearty Writes
last update publish date: 2026-01-31 17:51:48

The next time Lillia saw her carriage, memories rushed back in a violent surge, then settled just as quickly, soothed by the reminder of why she was leaving the palace again.

When her gaze landed on her guards, she breathed.

They are not stopping you? Fenris’ voice brushed her thoughts.

No. My restrictions have been lifted. Lillia answered. She stepped quietly into the carriage, Maera following after.

Oh…? Fenris pressed closer, amused. Feels like I missed a lot while I was asleep yesterday
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  • The Alpha King's Mate: ZORYA'S CURSE   EIGHTY-TWO

    What is it?”Selene’s voice reached Lillia first, but it sounded distant as she kept her gaze fixed on the place where, for the briefest heartbeat, she could have sworn someone had been standing between the pines. Her pulse thundered in her ears, while an inexplicable tightness spread through her chest, each heartbeat feeding the growing unease curling beneath her ribs. Yet, she did not stop looking, shifting her gaze deeper into the fading trees as she tried hard to see through the thickening mist.It was as though the forest had begun to stare back. She could feel eyes from everywhere, but she couldn’t see anyone. It reminded her of the invisible hostility she’d felt in the royal garden that time, and other times, just before that very dreadful event befell her.The unease curled tighter at that thought because it now felt like a premonition she very much hated right now.Fenris! Can you sense anything?No, I don’t sense anything. Fenris answered quietly, her voice lacking strength

  • The Alpha King's Mate: ZORYA'S CURSE   EIGHTY-ONE

    Lillia’s attention shifted immediately, “it is?”“Yes.” Maera nodded once. “I kept it in the secret room so it won’t be discovered. I also had three more dresses and masks made for Lady Amelia, Emily and Eva.”“Good.” A smile tugged Lillia’s lips at this. “Now, we just need to find a way to exchange the dresses with the maidens without anyone finding out.” Lillia settled into her seat, her gaze narrowing to a point. “But if Lady Freda is getting Regaleon’s custom made fit for you and there are dresses made for Lady Amelia, Emily and Eva, what about Lady Briar Rose?”“With the conflict going on, House Montclair would never receive any gift from Lillia.” Maera answered Selene. “There’s also the alliance between House Montclair and Greyson also, but unlike Briar Rose, I do not think Freda would reject it if we sell it well.”“Why?”“Entitlement.” Lillia’s lips curved. “And as for their alliance, it won’t be for long. Remember, Briar Rose is also included in Dante’s list. Alliances are

  • The Alpha King's Mate: ZORYA'S CURSE   EIGHTY

    Three days until Veil Night…The excitement surrounding Amelia’s recovery lingered long after the initial shock had faded, and with it, Lillia finally felt the wintry morning air in the warm embrace of her maidens. The cold forest was still shrouded in darkness, though faint traces of dawn had begun creeping across the distant horizon. For several minutes, the women remained exactly where they were, exchanging relieved smiles and embracing one another as though afraid the good news might somehow disappear if they let go too quickly. She had missed them.After everything they had endured since the joining ceremony, the moment felt almost unreal, because for once, setting Lillia’s situation aside; no one was in danger, and no one was in tears or panicking. No one was trying desperately to survive yet another deathly catastrophe. So, for the first time in days, they simply stood together and allowed themselves to be happy. Hearing a sudden movement, Lillia’s attention drifted beyo

  • The Alpha King's Mate: ZORYA'S CURSE   SEVENTY-NINE

    Fenris’ wild gasp tore through Lillia’s consciousness as their bond surged violently back into place, the overwhelming flood of emotions crashing into her with such force that she instinctively clutched her chest. Her breathing became ragged almost immediately, each uneven breath struggling to steady the frantic pounding of her heart while fragments of the nightmare she had just escaped continued flashing relentlessly through her mind. Her hands flew quickly to her neck as the memory of Belial’s claws reaching for her through the haze remained painfully vivid. For several long seconds, she found herself staring blankly ahead, almost expecting the shadows around her to split apart and reveal those hollow eyes watching her once more. But instead, the familiar blue light from the blue fire greeted her, exposing the dimly lit canvas of Anubis’ tent that stood undisturbed around her while faint trails of smoke curled lazily upwards from an incense pot with still glowing ashes.She was ba

  • The Alpha King's Mate: ZORYA'S CURSE   SEVENTY-EIGHT

    The only time she had felt something this chilling was beneath Azazel’s gaze. His glare in that pitch blackness had reduced her every emotion to pure dread. It had left her painfully aware of how unwelcomed and insignificant she was. Yet, even that memory was distant now, because then, at least, she felt unwelcome and insignificant; but this… this was different. Lillia felt suffocated by the overwhelming wave of animosity as though the fact she was living and breathing… no, her entire existence was wrong to begin with.The intense feeling settled over her slowly and completely, sinking through flesh and bones until it seemed to wrap itself around the very essence of her being. That stench, that unbearably putrid stench was hatred. Pure hatred. All the hairs on her neck stood with the coldness that washed down her body, drenching her in cold sweat. She could feel Fenris' wild instincts of survival kick in as she felt like a prey caught in a death trap, and her body was frozen. Fen

  • The Alpha King's Mate: ZORYA'S CURSE   SEVENTY-SEVEN

    The disorienting icy impact was immediate. Cold seeped into her bones with the force of the waterfall driving her beneath the surface before the current dragged her downstream, and with it, pain shot through every injury on her body. For several terrifying seconds, all Lillia could do was allow the river to carry her while she fought to keep herself conscious. When she finally broke the surface, she sucked in a sharp breath and forced herself toward the bank, kicking and pushing until she crawled out of the river. Water streamed down from her clothes, soaking the ground she had stumbled on with momentary relief at finally being grounded and having her life in her hands again. Then, her sharp gaze swept the surroundings, and the first thing she noticed was the decay. The black corruption had crawled across the cliffs and devoured entire sections of the forest in the distance where they had initially ran from. It consumed everything it touched, leaving behind nothing but lifeless hu

  • The Alpha King's Mate: ZORYA'S CURSE   FIVE

    Maera froze as a sharp intake of breath from the other maidens followed. “Forgive me, my lady, but that… that won’t be possible,” She said, carefully choosing her words this time. “You cannot approach his Majesty unless summoned.” Fenris scoffed. He can’t be serious, can he… really? Only one way

  • The Alpha King's Mate: ZORYA'S CURSE   FOUR

    Beautiful. She breathed as her face caught the silver glow. The full moon shone brightly at its peak, but like every other full moon, the ache began. It started deep within her bones; a slow, crawling soreness that spread through her body. The dull but consistent pressure in her mind un

  • The Alpha King's Mate: ZORYA'S CURSE   THREE

    The gala dragged on in a blur. By then, the heavy silence had lifted, replaced by lively music that soon filled the hall with laughter, and little by little, the noise grew again. However, it never changed the assessing and scrutinizing eyes fixed on Lillia. After she sat, the herald

  • The Alpha King's Mate: ZORYA'S CURSE   TWO

    The sun had long dipped below the horizon, leaving the castle bathed in the soft, amber glow of lanterns, and Lillia stood before the mirror, her silver hair cascading over her shoulders, gleaming like threads of moonlight as she watched her reflection. She was no more the fragile girl who had fal

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