The next few days with Elric were the best for Freya. He had always treated her good, but now he treated her like something so delicate, so precious, so valued. She never knew that she could fall more for him, but she thought wrong. What was there not to fall for? Sometimes she wondered if he was only a figment of her imagination because he was so perfect.Everything was going so perfectly. The construction for her foundation was ongoing, and he had introduced her to some individuals of high status, and they had also supported her. She knew that some of them just wanted to be close to Elric, but she would take every support. At least, they would help her create awareness.It was all laughter and fun, until the night of the next full moon. She had been worried the whole day, and Elric was the one calming her down. There was a chance that he would not pass through his usual episodes, but the uncertainty gnawed at her.Night finally came, and the moon came out. She lay beside him, prepar
Time rolled by fast, and soon it was time for Luciana to deliver. The midwives did their best to ease her pain, and make her comfortable, but it was still a hell of pain for her. Raziel stayed with her all through, holding her hand, giving her his comfort, but even that did not work this time. She ended up hitting and scratching him for the most time. After a moment of difficulty and pain, the baby finally came out. When Luciana heard the cry, all the pain was forgotten. She wanted to reach up for the baby, but the midwife already placed it on her chest. "Congratulations, your majesty. It's a boy." She glanced at Raziel who had his eyes on the baby, before returning her eyes to the miniature being. She stared at the child, her eyes becoming moist. There was this feeling of completeness she had just from staring at him, from hearing his little cries. Raziel still held her hand, kissing the back of her palm as he watched his baby in the arms of his precious wife. He had expected this
Luciana stood on the highest point of a cliff with eyes closed, listening to the peaceful sound of the river. Just one step forward, she would fall to her death. But that doesn't scare her. In fact, that was what she was fantasizing about. The wind blew her long red hair to her face, and the ghost of a smile appeared on her lips. She imagined herself just walking that step, and her life would be over. What could be more fulfilling than that? What was there to live for when she was all alone? Just as she decided to move one leg forward, someone had to distract her. "Luciana! What are you doing? Get off there!" Annalise called worriedly. She quickly ran over there and pulled Luciana away. "What the hell are you thinking? You want to get yourself killed?" She scolded. But the ever strong-headed Luciana turned to her with a very stoic expression. "I am sorry for getting you worried." She then walked past her. Annalise stood there confused, her heart still beating in nervousness of wha
"How much for all of them?" The prince asked, staring at the terrified Rowena. What had even scared the lady more was how the prince was acting, even after killing the inn's guard. He spoke and wiped his dagger so casually, she almost doubted he just killed a person."Two... two thousand gold coins your highness." Lady Rowena replied.When the prince stared at her, she bowed her head, unable to bear his gaze. She was also scared that he might find it offensive and kill her off as well."Two thousand gold coins." He repeated, and lady Rowena hoped that he didn't think it was too much. Clearly, he could afford it.The prince suddenly walked away, leaving Lady Rowena and the girls confused.When he was out of sight, she moved to address the girls."You disappoint me. None of you could manage to charm him. What are you women for?" She scolded them. "You all will be punished."Luciana already expected this outcome, but she still couldn't help but roll her eyes. But she wasn't discreet eno
Luciana kept looking at her fruit basket, wondering if the strawberries she had gathered would be enough to make the juice she planned to make for her mother, while her feet kept moving out of the garden. Suddenly she bumped into someone. She looked up and the person greeted her with a polite smile. It was the duke of Wesborne, Elric Wright."Careful Luciana. You are always not watchful of your path." He said as he held her so she would not stumble and fall.She offered him a polite bow, feeling quite embarrassed."I am sorry your grace, and thank you for catching me."He waved his hands, signalling that it was nothing."I am glad I met you now. I had been wanting to see you." He told her, and her brows furrowed slightly. "It's the viscount's birthday next week." He said, and she nodded, as that was a common knowledge. "I would like you to accompany me." Luciana pressed her lips into a thin line, before looking up at him."How do I refuse you your grace?"The duke smiled. "It was only
Luciana sat on a chair in front of one of the tables provided for them in the room, deep in her own thoughts. She had gone to see the royal physician, and he applied medicine to her wound before covering it up in bandage. She thought the prince was so different from the rumours. Or maybe he just had different sides. Or he didn't want them hurt what whatever reasons he was keeping them. But one thing about him stuck to her most. He was a vampire!The moment she realized, there was a certain feeling that clouded her mind. She hated those creatures. The creatures that were the cause of her nightmare, the creatures that had brought indescribable pain to her.She didn't want to think about it, but her mind kept taking her back to that faithful day. The day one of them, a vampire mercilessly took her family away from her for the slightest reason.Luciana came home that day from the garden, carrying her fruit basket. She met her parents kissing on the table on the living room table. Her aun
Luciana went with prince Raziel to the secluded side of the library. Only royals and some nobilities were entitled to that section. He then left her alone to make whatever research she wanted to make.The prince came back hours later, only to find Luciana still sitting there, immersed in the book she was reading, or maybe it was another."Vampire weaknesses?" He read aloud as he covered the book to get her attention. "You are really planning to end our race?""Your highness." She bowed politely, but then continued her reading."I didn't expect to see you here." He said, then he went to check the shelves, looking for a book."I spend a lot of time reading your highness." She said to him."I don't expect that from you though."She then closed her book and turned her attention to him, clearly irritated by what he said, and what it implied."Why?""You know...""Most humans are not educated, and have no business reading a book." She completed his statement, and he shook his head, his lips
Warning: Triggering contentPrince Raziel was in his study inside his quarters studying, when General Lorenzo entered. The general was the prince's closest subordinate. "Your highness, the king summons you." "Any idea why?" Raziel asked without raising his head from his book."No your highness."The prince continued reading his book for a while before he closed it. He then went out with the Lorenzo to find his father.He was not surprised to find his father sitting on his throne, as it was the only place he sits apart from his bed, just to show his power. The man had dark hair and grey eyes like his son, and he looked not too older than him."Father." Raziel bowed in greeting."I summoned you here for three reasons. "The king of Morbury have declared war against us." The king said, but Raziel kept looking at him, knowing he was not done with what he was saying. "Bring me his head.""Consider it done." Raziel said. He then turned to leave."Raziel! We are not done here." The prince t