Author's Note: Listen to the song, Love moves in mysterious ways by MYMP acoustic version for the beginning of the chapter. To elevate your imagination further.
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Somewhere near the metropolitan city, a special place located at its borders and elevated place where the entire city lights was its scenery.
Night have become cold but the Alpha Prince of the Crescent Moon Pack could feel enormous heat within him.
Upon hearing the enchanting voice of Scarlett Pride.
#~Who would have thought… this is how we meant to be. I forgot, how we ever came this far…#
#~You and I… we always had each other's heart…#
#~Unaware… with the possibilities…#
#~And when I look at you… the world seems to stop…#
Everyone was mesmerized by the melody and tone of Scarlett's voice.
Most especially, Prince Kratos, he was completely captivated and stunned by the enchanting voice of Scarlett. He could not seem to let his eyes off from Scarlett's beauty.
The red velvet-haired daughter of Richard Pride continued to serenade everyone.
Every word had its conviction.
#~Isn't it amazing how love appears…#
#~It's such a mystery how you came to me…#
#~Which only proves… Love moves in mysterious ways… Heaven knows how much we want to risk it all…#
#~So hold me close… and never ever let me go…#
#~I love you for the rest of my days…#
Every strum to the guitar, Scarlett kept her emotions synced with the song.
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After Scarlett sang her heart out, everyone cheered and clapped for her.
She smiled and thanked the crowd for their cheers.
Moments after, Scarlett returned to her seat.
"Are you alright? You look stunned," Scarlett wondered upon seeing the reaction of Prince Kratos.
Immediately, Prince Kratos gathered his thoughts and recomposed himself.
"Y-Yeah, I am alright. I just remembered my mother. She also had a wonderful voice like yours," Prince Kratos' immediate response to Scarlett's words.
"Oh! So, your mother is a singer?" Prince Kratos words piqued Scarlett's curiosity.
"Nope she was not. When my mother was still alive, she used to sing me songs before I go to sleep. If other kids get to have bed time stories, I had my bed time lullabies from my mother. That's why your voice is marvelous, you made me remember her…" Prince Kratos shared a portion of truth to Scarlett.
But the true reason he was stunned because he was completely mesmerized and captivated by her.
"I am sorry to hear that…" Scarlett felt sorry for bringing up such sad moment in Prince Kratos' life.
In order to uplift the mood, Scarlett suggested something to the Alpha Prince.
She suddenly grabbed Prince Kratos' both hands.
The warmth and heat that Prince Kratos felt within has worsened.
Unlike normal humans, werewolves' heat brought by attraction and lust can make their inner beast emerge.
Scarlett planned to share how she used to star gaze with her orphan siblings when she noticed how warm the hands of Prince Kratos.
"Woah! Your hands are real warm…" Scarlett exclaimed in surprise.
Then suddenly she saw the eyes of Prince Kratos flicker.
Due to his beastly nature, the Alpha Prince of the Crescent Moon Pack lost control for a second over his beastly eyes. His eyes flicked into golden yellow for a second then returned to his blue eyes.
Werewolves' eyes flicker into golden yellow when they feel certain lust and attraction towards someone.
Instantly, Prince Kratos tamed himself from losing control.
"Ahem!" Prince Kratos coughed so he could release Scarlett's soft hands.
"Is there something bothering you?" Scarlett asked.
She was confused with what she just saw.
"Did your eyes just turned golden yellow just now?" Scarlett pointed out something that Prince Kratos doesn't want for Scarlett to notice.
Because he knew Scarlett does not like werewolves and the Alpha Prince doesn't want Scarlett to fear him.
"What do you mean? I got blinded by the yellow spot light from that side," Prince Kratos was fortunate enough to think of a very valid reason.
Quickly, Scarlett looked at the spot light positioned few meters away from them.
At the same time, Prince Kratos used this chance to hide his growing claws.
Forcing his claws to return to its normal state. Prince Kratos' wolf form wanted to emerge due to new sensation he was feeling. Luckily, he was strong enough to tame his own beastly nature.
"Do you want to switch position? I am sorry, I should have chosen a better seat for us," Scarlett apologized to the Alpha Prince for the inconvenience she thought he was having.
"No need! Let's just enjoy this moment together. It's been a long time since someone made me truly happy," the Alpha Prince of the Crescent Moon Pack revealed to Scarlett.
He gave more compliments to Scarlett, "Especially being with someone exceptionally beautiful and talented as you…"
It flustered the red velvet-haired only daughter of Richard Pride and began to blush.
She quickly tried to shy away her gaze on Prince Kratos because she was starting to feel certain attraction and inescapable pull towards him.
"I think let's start checking their menu. Because I am famished!" Scarlett made a desperate attempt to divert her attention.
This made Prince Kratos chuckle because her attempt was too obvious. Making it more look adorable in some way for the Alpha Prince.
"You are right! Let's start checking for their menu," Prince Kratos smiled as he kept his gaze on Scarlett.
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Far away from the metropolitan city…
[-IN THE ROYAL PALACE-]
A long dark haired woman was seated in front of a huge mirror as she let her maids tend her needs.
"You look so beautiful, your Majesty!" one of the maids could not help it but express her amusement and awe for the beauty of their queen.
Hearing those words made the queen of werewolves feel more elated and proud of herself.
"Of course, this is what a queen should look like. Marvelous and dignified! After all… I am the most powerful woman in this kingdom. So I should look the part!"
She smiled at the reflection she sees in front of her.
A knock was heard from the door of her private chambers.
And the arrival of one of the royal prince was announced.
"Mother…" the royal prince gave a royal bow to his mother.
"Yes, my dear son? Have you accomplished what I have asked you to do? Remember… failure is not an option, OWEN!" Queen Raenys reminded her son.
"Of course, mother!"
"Good! Because, it's time for your father to choose his heir to the throne…" Queen Raenys said with pompous smile on her face.
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<<<_TO BE CONTINUED_>>>
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