" You can have plenty then"
Felix glared at her without saying anything to her face. He in her past and full story.
" I said go away...you'll be in trouble"
Riana knew it too. But for the first time she wasn't scared of him. Even Felix was surprised by seeing a sword with her.
" So Felix tell me why did you really called me a strumpet?"
Felix raised his eye brow as it was the least thing he expected. Anyway he began to speak after taking few breaths of uneasiness.
" One day I went to kill Valen but there I found you were sleeping with him. So I didn't do that... but I was mad at you for ruining my plan. So When you was waiting for him I came and tried to smother you. Of course I did. No body tried to save you. Then I saw you had a womb. So I didn't kill you. I realise you shouldn't deserve it. But I watched you because Fredrick got to know about Valen's kid. Your Grandmother wanted the kid to be a possession to get him. But since Valen ordered me to kill him I had to get him. But I didn't kill him. They casted a spell to forget those memories. Your baby is safe under my control. I couldn't kill him."
Riana couldn't speak anything. Memories flashed through her mind. She didn't know why her grandmother was like this. Felix felt guilty. He used to pretend he knew nothing about her and hated her but he know her life was a full of storm.
" I know it's hard to believe. Leave me alone. I am bad guy...."
" Ca...n I see hi....m?
Felix was helpless like he never was. If Fredrick ever saw that the baby would definitely get killed and even her. Whatever happened Felix was his father now. He looked after many illegitimate kids in his pack. They would be werewolves later on.
" I know... You want to see him. But if you ever talked to him Fredrick would got to know it and definitely kill him"
" at least in distance?"
" I'll try my best. He got your face your hair and your eyes. So you would easily recognise him"
" why did you raise him?"
"Because I can't kill innocent infants. But remember I tried to kill you and slapped you and even called you names. So stay away from me"
" did my grandmother ever worried about him?"
" I don't know about your family "
Riana sighed. She never knew this side of him and never thought he would. She was surprised and sad.
" He is my son and I am his dad. I'll guide him for good. He will be fine. "
" I know. Can I know his name?"
" Rayan. Forget about him... he will be safe"
" what did you tell when he asked about his mother. "
" I said she is dead"
Riana began to cry in pain. She wanted be Rayan's mother. It looks like everything was ended. She couldn't stop love Valen. Felix didn't say anything. He was supposed to be cold. Riana wanted to be with Rayan now but she know the risk. She hated Fredrick because everything happened because of him.
Felix ignored her and went to his place. His pack was waiting for him. Rayan ran towards him. He couldn't help but think of Riana.
" Daddy...where have you been?"
" Doing my job hun. I know I was busy. I will be free Tommorrow. "
" You must say"
" I'll baby. Where is others?"
" Clara is sleeping as always. Jeremy and James is eating meat. Henry is doing his practices"
" I see...You were with him?"
" Yes I was. I prepared dinner for you with them"
It made Felix flabbergasted. He never thought Rayan and others were that talented. He felt bad. At least he had kids to live but what for her.
" Don't be surprised. It's your birthday"
Felix only remember it after his words. Many thing has happened just in one day. One had lost anything. Felix enjoyed the supper with kids. He wondered what would Riana do. Felix felt like she would attempt to destroy herself.
When kids were asleep he went back check whether she would do something stupid. He couldn't realise what to do. He sensed the thing very well. Riana's mind was weak and she was still crying and attempt to murder herself.
" Don't be a stupid, Riana. You can be his mother just be patient"
Riana lookedat him. She couldn't believe the same man who claimed as Rayan's father would say such. Anyway she was happy about his queer decision.
" will he accept me?"
" I know he would. You aren't bad girl"
Felix just said it. Riana was surprised of that compliment.
" Are you sure?"
" He is just a 4 years old kid. He will need you"
" he needs you too"
Riana continued sobbing. Felix came to her and wiped her tears by a handkerchief. She had memories of it. It was the same handkerchief that choked her.
" look you are making me helpless. I am on the middle of my heat. I exposed too much. I can't let you die. Rayan is my enemy's kid. But I can't let him die....Please...don't die. You should see him before your death"
" Why didn't you hate him?"
" DON'T ASK THAT QUESTION FROM ME!"
" does Christina know that"
" No. I was hoping to reveal that to hear. That cunning Vixen...."
" I can't blame Valen"
" Don't be a fool girl. Why are you so good? You let him fuck you when you were just 14.... now he destroyed you completely by breaking your heart. Foolish woman. I would take you to the ball if you don't mention him. I don't want to hear his name. He ruined me from the start...."
" really? Would you take me?"
Felix realised his words let the cat out of bag sooner than he expected. She was too innocent and too stupid. Now she is trusting the man who choked her. Felix couldn't believe it. If she wasn't dumb she wouldn't even believe it. Felix was helpless to say anything.
" would you take me?"
" ok I would. You ..should study more. Your intelligence is at lower level. I should do that... please...I don't want my enemies to be this dumb...come on woman. Why were you so submissive?"
" You would see if you walk on my shoes"
Felix said nothing because he would lecture her whole day. He couldn't see her as enemy now. He knew things were complicated than he expected.
It was darker than ever.
" Thank you...I owe you a lot"
" Don't mention it girl. I have a dress you can wear it. Don't say his name at once on that day. Don't even talk to him."
" why?"
" Because if you do they would humiliate you more. This world is not for good and ignorance but for people with wisdom and tricks"
" if I speak to him would you slap me?"
" Maybe he would slap you. Don't make me angry. I can control lust but I can't control madness. Fredrick always blame me for that"
Felix realised he talked too much. Riana listened to him attentively just like Rayan and other kids do. He wanted attention and ge hated it.
" Aren't you angry after everything happened like this for you?"
" I am more sad than angry. Aren't you risking your life by seeing me?"
" I can't let a person die that easily. Since you're my enemy you better give me good competition"
" I will definitely but I won't kill you"
" I won't trust you either"
Felix immediately went back to his place. He knew he wanted some intimacy but it shouldn't be superficial and instead it should be deep with understanding.
" Damn...I shouldn't hate women. What if I were in her place and she were mine? Why am I making such fuss. It's not love. It can't be this fast. She is in vulnerable position I can't use her like that. Damn why did Fredrik ordered me to kill her kid....do I like her?"
Felix was helpless but he had missions. He had to at least hurt Valen. He thought he would let Fredrick and Valen confront each other. Then it would be the best fight ever. But he wanted to kill him face to face because he stole princess Christina from him. Both of them couldn't move on.
Meanwhile Valen was making love with Princess Christina already unbothered. Everyone admired him after his heroic deeds in Alazar. Saving many slave girls by his fight and magic. But without the help of Helena and Zephyr he would be nothing. They were still mad at him.
" He ruined her life " Helena said while leaning her head on Zephyr's shoulder.
" Yes he is. At least he could stop her grandmother if he don't like her that much"
" Felix will kill her now. Once he tried to kill her for Valen maybe he killed her baby"
" Fredrick may killed the baby. We know that he won't hurt babies"
" I know that honey. Maybe Felix won't kill her. She can't support Valen anyway"
" Helena don't you find he is much better than Valen at some cases?"
" I know he is. But he supports the worst guy. He will change for bad now"
But Helena didn't know the heart of a man like Zephyr did. She kissed his lips. He was her only happiness now. Zephyr kissed her back. He was still shy. He feared to lose her and scared of their future.
" What if one of us die? " Zephyr asked
"If I die... you must move on"
" Will you let me?"
" Of course I will. Love isn't claiming but endurance and letting go though you don't want"
" I would let you too. " Zephyr said with sadness.
" But If we live I won't let you go easily"
Helena said while kissing his neck. No one saw them. If they do Zephyr's parents would separate them.
Riana couldn't Valen. She knew Felix is still dangerous. She realised Felix was vulnerable just like him but she knew his threat. Riana realised there's only a one way she could destroy herself. It was fighting with Fredrick and taking the place of Valen.
She didn't want to use Felix. But she knew she has other ways. She wanted to be with him though he is her enemy. He cared about her which Valen didn't even try. She knew Felix need someone. She believed that she could do both. Felix will be mad at her anyway for killing his uncle. Then from both ways she would die.
On the ball day, Felix gave her a beautiful frock which was made for princess Christina. Felix found her pretty in it. Felix was struggling with self control. He never knew it would be that hard.
" Don't control yourself. Just give in. I don't mind."
" Are you out of your mind? We are enemies"
" But personal grudges can't control desires"
" I will harm you...."
" You didn't do much harm. I know you need someone to have it. You can find someone later."
" Riana?...don't be a one. You're an innocent girl"
Riana held his hands. She was so modest and pretty in her natural self. Felix didn't know what to say. She signed her to do anything.
" Ok...you crazy girl. Don't break my heart by loving another man then. I know you will betray me in another way but don't love other man if you're with me"
" I won't "
" You're playing with fire."
Felix kissed her soft cheek. He was surprisingly gentle. He held her hand and took her to the ball. Everyone muttered. Helena and Zephyr was surprised and concerned. She was in disgrace. Valen was so mad at her and he was about to slap her.
" You filthy bitch... how dare you to betray the kingdom?"
Felix held his hand not wanting her to get slapped by Valen. Everyone was surprised by his act.
" Don't be so rude to her. What would she gain when she love Arkanis and you? Only death. Come here Riana...my Daffodil"
Riana was surprised by his act. Even Valen was surprised and in a way little jealous. Riana was prettier than he thought and he lost that.
They began to dance. Valen took the lead. He was a good dancer. Then everyone started to dance. Helena and Zephyr took little glimpse of Riana and Felix. They act like normal.
" she is crazy. But can't help she has every right to find another man"
" Indeed. But who knows the true face of Felix? He will destroy her"
Helena said with concern but no one knew what to say since they were too shocked to see that. Once hero's bride became villian's doll was a terrible incident for the kingdom.
" Why did you call me Daffodil?"
" Because you're a one"
It was a glamourous day saved by the villian's nephew. Felix carried her as if she was his bride. She felt overwhelmed by feelings.
" I'll protect you"
" But...."
" My uncle won't appear that much. So I can be with you."
Felix kissed her forehead. He wanted it to be slow burn and keep the excitement to it's peak. He kissed her hands.
" You're not just Daffodil. You're a Daisy and Jonquil. And Even Jasmine..."
Riana blushed with his flattering. Felix smiled at her genuinely. He felt like some burdens were already lost and some were yet to come.
" I am not lying. You're pretty though I called you like that few months ago"
" What if they use me to spy on you?"
" Then I'll show them proofs from you"
" do you need it?"
" I'll wait. I can wait. I want more than it. "
" really? But we are enemies..."
" I know...but I am not a stone either. I feel things...just like you."
" All of a sudden?"
" I hide them for years. It's harder than you think. But man shouldn't cry"
" Why do you support him?"
" He was the only one who accepted me. Not that Randel. Everyone is obsessed with fate even you...:
" What happened to you then?"
Felix never wanted to tell his past. He knew the risk of trusting her. Felix gave her a French kiss instead which she never knew she needed. Their tongues danced into wind. There was barriers but it never mattered.
" This shouldn't be this fast. This needs time...."
" But you're in your heat right"
" I don't wanna claim you. You are not an object.. Alphas never take advantage from vulnerable person. "
" what if I say yes?"
" You're just 17. You just want to forget him and you won't. I am 4 years older than you....You're just a kid"
" ok... Let's see how far you can tolerate"
Felix approached to her and their noses almost touched. Riana forgot everything and needed his love. His gaze was only softened than Valen's intense consuming gaze. It wasn't the usual smirk Valen did. Not the typical bad boy though being a bad boy. Her infatuation for Felix only grow just in few days.
" Don't give in so fast. You shouldn't even look at me. Remember I cursed and choked you"
" Do it again. I don't care. I wanna be your..."
" Riana... have some common sense "
" You shouldn't be easy on me too, Felix"
Felix bite her neck it made her fainted. Felix placed her on the bed and kissed her forehead.
" Stupid girl. No wonder you're getting in trouble so easily."
Felix left her in her place. He knew he will be a threat to her in any way. He heard the prophecy of Frederick's end. If Riana and Valen were united it would go smoothly and effectively. But if not it would not just destined for Valen, there could be least chance of her as well. If she would he would be his rival and it would be a another storm.
Felix met Fredrick after a long time. Fredrick was glad that Valen broke the first rule of the prophecy. That's what he wanted at the first place.
" Aren't you mad Felix? He got your girl"
" He will piss me more"
" I think that girl is killed by you now right "
" Not yet Uncle"
" No problem. She won't cause much trouble. She is too dumb for that"
Felix wondered how can his uncle be careless of his danger. But if Riana ever rise he had to kill her, which he didn't want to. He wished he would be dumb forever. His wild imagination froze him seeing his future of a battle ground.
" A Girl can't defeat me. Don't be so concerned. They are meant for breeding and satisfy men"
Felix had heard so much of it. But he knew it wasn't the truth. Everyone knew it. But none spoke about it. He blamed his wild imagination. He wished he had more discipline.
From that day Felix ignored her for her own good. She felt little relief but she felt lonely. She went to school and learned bored lessons. Yet, she gradually preoccupied with finding 10 rings. But it need more skills than she thought. Valen labelled her as Slut. She always felt heartbroken for that. She still liked him. They got their summer Vacation. She had enough time to search the rings.
" Do I really need to do this? I could be Felix's mate and live blissful life with kids....Ah...Riana...what are you even thinking. He is the most impossible person who would marry you...This is your only chance.... but how? I don't know how to fight...."
She realised that famous idea of keep your friends close keep your enemies closer which was logical regarding her status. She can spy Felix. But what if she got caught?
Riana searched her grandnpa's books hoping that she would find a way. She found how to mislead Werewolves after turning many pages of decade old dust and old shaky papers.
" You need to stink yourself that werewolves couldn't find by smell. You can use honey, Ash, Salt or Pepper if possible. Then just in case if you wanna spy you should follow camouflage technique which would make you covered with leaves in wood"
" Damn...this is harder than I thought. Anyway let's try"
Her grandpa has already collected every material for her. It was wrapped in dusty Cretonne of Old Dusty wooden boxes who could break just by stepping on. She applied that honey to her body and spied his fighting methods. And note them down.
When she practised them it was a whole comedy. She would often fallen in to floor without a man to hold her hand and her butt went to floor thousand times. Sometimes she would turn and turn just for a one mistake. Her flexibility was very much low at this point. Her back flips were almoat impossible. She had back pain. She wished some hot guy would come and massage her body. But it was short term.
Then she made her camouflage cloth which coward insects, tree leaves, soil, feathers and rocks. She made camouflage clothes for bushes and trees as well. She learned to climb on tress which was she never allowed from the family. That well- mannered lady was gone to pariah. She climbed on tree which was close to Felix's fighting mentorships. He was a good mentor with good muscles which he never dared to show her. Sometimes she imagined how she could flirt with him and how he put put her on his lap which caused to lose many valuable fighting skills and tons of fall out from trees. Gladly, she didn't scream because there was an apple on her mouth. She didn't remember any spell except to write for papers and little practical skill test which was just basic. Everyone mocked her. Even Helena thought she was betraying their trust.
She developed some little fighting skills secretly. Riana had to risk one last thing; join to fighting troop. There was a test for it. Everyone surprised that she was in the que of joining it with a surprisingly better sword. She didn't pay attention to whispers behind her.
Helena frowned at her and ordered her to come and play. Helena did huge fight with her just for Riana had dance with Felix. Felix was concerned but hide his feelings deeply. Though he couldn't hide further his genuine worry was unnoticed.
Surprisingly Riana gave her good fight and pulled Helena off. No one thought she would win.
" Am I accepted?" Riana asked while panting
" Not yet, you have to fight with me and Felix" Valen said while being outraged.
" ok. I will. Even if I lose. I don't break laws"
For the first time Valen and Felix looked at each other with surprise. Zephyr prayed for Riana's life. He was concerned secretly to Helena. Everyone realised it was unfair but none dared to speak. Not even the headmaster of the school. She was already an outsider. Felix wanted to keep her away from these things. Valen wanted to break her leg.
Valen came first and beat her violently. Riana's face was flooded with tears. Felix looked away. He didn't want to see that. She was fallen to floor and Valen was about to face the crowd she faced him. She was mad and beat him so fast and though she was lost she earned the score of entering the troop.
Then Felix came. He made hard moves without having any efforts. Everyone thought she would die from this. She fight back. Their swords clinked rapidly. When Felix was about to strike her belly she made a backflip which made everybody surprised. Even Professor Randle's glass of Wine was effortlessly dropped. She didn't fight further. She let him won but secretly removed his shirt from her swords which made his hottest body on display. Subsequently it made Valen inferior.
" You're accepted . Riana Depp." Felix said while giving her a badge of the membership.
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