We have to keep moving. Here, hold my hand." Caleb reached out and grabbed my hand tightly. We were moving gradually around the corners of the woods to get a better view of the area. I kept counting my steps in my head to keep up. If the dogs were getting close, that meant we were already running out of time. The guard dogs I've seen around the castle were vicious and relentless. The last thing you wanted to be chased by in a field. If we were even seen by one, that would just have to be our luck. My fate of being taken in was also consuming me. I imagined myself being brought into the castle in handcuffs, while my Aunt Celine laughed in the corner. Seeing both of my parents in disgust, wanting to reach for my throat and giving me away right on the spot. They wouldn't hesitate to cut off all access and put me in captivity on the moon. The Forbidden Princess is created by Lucia Monay, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author."
Three Rings.
All hanging from the balcony, near the first stairs leading into our living area. The amount of rings that are shown all have different meanings. This only meant one thing, and one thing only. None of this was going to end well. The last time all three rings were shown was when my sister died, ten years ago. I was only nine at the time, but still remember how it all went down.
Till this day, her body has never been found. I never managed to get my head around it, but had to force myself to let go and move on. Only thing left was the anonymous report that declared she had drowned in a nearby lake, that was an hour away from here.
Ever since she passed, I've been locked up in this hell hole. With limited access to accommodations only around the castle. I was never allowed back into the outer city for anything and eventually lost all touch with my own self. From going to school in the city to being homeschooled in a hollow castle. My parents never moved past it and continued to find ways to push the blame onto me.
"They're waiting for you in the chamber." Our assistant Kenneth came knocking on my door.
Kenneth was the same one who knocked on my door, ten years ago. At the exact time with the same words. I never forgot the feeling of my mind going into a spiral.
I had to wait till he left my door completely, so I could make my way out to the courtyard. When the coast was clear, I walked towards my own secret backroom. I made it to the courtyard and sat near the garden. This was my way of avoiding whatever was about to happen today. My mind was beginning to spiral and my hands were already sweaty. As I try to lay down and get my mind under control, I hear a voice calling for me.
"Paige!"
"Paige, do you hear me?!"
"You know I don't like doing this."
All I heard was echoing noises that bombarded my eardrums. I was able to pick out a big object coming towards me. As it got closer I recognized it more and more.
It was Kenneth.
"Didn't I tell you they're waiting for you, Paige?"
"Yes, I know. I just stumbled here and lost track of time." I replied.
"They have been waiting for almost an hour. Now get up and start heading inside right now." Kenneth walked off.
I quickly got up and brushed off the grass. There was no way I could've been out for a whole hour? I need to pull myself together and get through this.
I walked back towards my secret courtyard entrance, and went up to my room. I started going through my wardrobe. We had strict dress codes implemented for everything, and I mean everything.
I put on my chiffon-bell sleeve sheath gown, that was the lightest pink your eyes could come across. I slipped into my 190 carat diamond-encrusted heels, which is only one of ten in the entire world. And I wore my solid 24k gold necklace that was a vintage piece gifted to me by my grandma.
I made my way down the stairs that led to the first chamber. We had chambers randomly plastered all over the castle, but this chamber was specifically hidden. One wrong move and you could end up lost forever. They were designed to keep any intruders out or keep them from finding anything resourceful. That was one thing I admired about the details of the castle.
I made two steps into the chamber and immediately had all eyes on me. My father, who is Prince Mickael and my mother, Queen Saless. They both scorned at my arrival and looked away. There was my aunt and a few other relatives in the room as well.
"What caused you to be late?" My father asked with a hostile tone.
"I was just-"
"No need for all of the excuses, take a seat." My father interrupted.
I went up to the seat opposite of my parents and next to my aunt. I couldn't read faces to save my life. I was feeling all types of tension from every corner.
"As three rings are laid out over the balcony today, you all should know there is something serious at hand." My father spoke.
I caught my hands starting to sweat again. I pressed them down as I took deep breaths.
"We need you all to be aware that it isn't anything of a passing, but more so of position." My mother stood up.
Position of what? They put three rings out and called us in to tell us about a new position? My mind was close to spiraling again.
"I know this is going as a shock, but I am not doing so well in my condition." My mother continued speaking.
"Mother, what condition?" I broke out.
"Paige. I know this is new to you...but I haven't been doing so well health wise."
What is this about? My mother is one of the healthiest people I know. We went through one of the worst flu seasons a year ago, and she was one of two that made it out unaffected.
"Why wasn't I made aware and what is the illness mother?" I asked.
"No time for any blame, we have a much heavier task at hand." My father chimed in.
What heavier task would be bigger than this? I felt like the lone wolf in the room, and everyone knew more to the story than I did.
"Paige. Please listen carefully, you have to take this seriously." My mother looked directly at me. "With my health being affected long term, I am unaware of the side effects."
"Are you okay, mother?" I was in complete shock.
"It's nothing in terms of death, but I do need to be under rest and care going forward."
That was a relief. I didn't need another loss anytime soon, and was not up for another challenge.
"But this does mean I need to step down from the throne, permanently." My mother spoke.
Step down from the throne? This wasn't like my mother, she's a fighter not a quitter.
"Who-who's taking the throne, mother?" I questioned hesitantly.
My mother and father both looked at eachother, and looked at me sternly.
No.
I'm not taking the throne.
This wasn't for me and never will be.
"Listen to me, Paige. I know it seems like a lot of work, but we will train you through the whole process." My father stood up.
" You won't need to train or go through any proces...
I won't be taking the throne."
"Please trust me, I didn't do anything." "I don't believe you. I am rejecting you as my Queen and giving you the punishment of death." Alina was living outside her pack for five years. Her parents didn't try to contact her and always ignored her. Her best friend convinced her to go back to their pack and she agreed. But she had never imagined what was waiting there for her. She never thought she would meet her mate and had to face betrayal from everywhere. She had to pay for the crime which she never committed. Aaron Robertson is the king of Lycans. He is a very dominant and powerful King who not only rules Lycans but also rules other ranks of werewolves. Everyone is afraid of Lycans and he is the king of them. But who knew that he would get a mate who was just a simple Omega with no powers and strengths? He called her weak all the time but little did he know that his weak Omega would give him the biggest betrayal of his life for which he had to give her the sentence of death.
She was the notorious Alana Wilson, a shameful daughter of the Wilson family. Her reputation went downhill after she broke her engagement with her fiance, Albert Harris. They pointed finger at her, calling her a cheater. However, in truth, who was the cheater here? Alana would do anything she could to have her engagement with Albert broken, even if it meant sacrificing her own reputation. Ten years of abuse she endured in her last life was enough. She made sure that in this life, she would never marry that cheating bastard again. As her previous crush, as well as her brother's best friend, Lorenzo Miller is now back to the country, what would happen to her already messed up life? Especially when her ex-fiance also didn't want to leave her alone. Sequel is out now! Rebirth of the Billionaire's Vengeful Actress Wife
Julia and Evan were the perfect couple-or so she thought. But everything changed when Evan abruptly ended their relationship, leaving her heartbroken and unable to tell him she was carrying his child. Years later, Julia has built a life for herself and her son, Andy, while Evan has risen to unimaginable wealth and success. Their paths cross again at a chance meeting, but Julia soon discovers Evan has moved on with someone else. Julia is done with the pain. She's fought battles alone, raising a son who deserves the truth about his father, even if Evan doesn't deserve her forgiveness. When Julia told Evan years ago she had something to say, he didn't listen. Now, it's time for him to listen. But is it too late to reclaim what he lost? "We should break up," he'd said, the words cutting through her like glass. The pregnancy test in her pocket stayed hidden, just like the child they would never share. Now, it's Evan's turn to hear the truth-and to face his deepest regret.
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
"Ahh!" She was in a moaning mess. She did not want to feel anything for this man. She hated him. His hands began to move all over her body. She gasped when he pulled down the back chain of her dress. The chain stopped at her lower waist, so when he zipped it off, her upper back and waist were exposed. "D-Don't touch m-ummm!" His fingers rolled around her bare back, and she pressed her head against the pillow. His touches were giving her goosebumps all over her body. With a deep angry voice, he whispered in her ear, "I am going to make you forget his touches, kisses, and everything. Every time you touch another man, you will only think of me." - - - Ava Adler was a nerdy omega. People bullied her because they thought she was ugly and unattractive. But Ava secretly loved the bad boy, Ian Dawson. He was the future Alpha of the Mystic Shadow Pack. However, he doesn't give a damn about rules and laws, as he only likes to play around with girls. Ava was unaware of Ian's arrogance until her fate intertwined with his. He neglected her and hurt her deeply. What would happen when Ava turned out to be a beautiful girl who could win over any boy, and Ian looked back and regretted his decisions? What if she had a secret identity that she had yet to discover? What if the tables turned and Ian begged her not to leave him?
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?