《The Cursed Wolf鈥檚 Love》


 The Escape

    Tears streamed down her cheeks as her stepmother pped her in front of the guests. She was humiliated when it wasn¡¯t even her fault.


    Iris closed the door to her room and rested her back against it. She didn¡¯t want to live anymore, but she could not escape either.


    Iris had forgotten when shest smiled. Her mother had died after a long illness, and her father had recently remarried to his mistress. It had been 15 years and every single day she had undergone abuse.


    ¡°I cannot live here anymore. Even if I have to die, I will escape this ce.¡± Iris decided. She went towards the window and looked outside. The guests were still in the house. It was best for her to run away, as everyone would be busy.


    Iris stepped out of the room and wiped the tears from the back of her palm. She kept her head down and kept moving forward until she reached the main entrance of the house.


    She turned her head slightly, remembering the moments that she had spent with her mother. She clutched the edges of the gown tightly and walked out.


    Iris started to run as fast as she could. If she stopped, then it would be a dead end for her. A month ago, when she tried to run away, she got caught. Her stepbrother beat her while her father stayed quiet. He didn¡¯t utter a single word. Instead, he told his stepson to put some sense in her head.


    However, at that moment, she would not stop. Her soles hurt as the shoes were torn badly. She was no less than a beggar in that house. Tears didn¡¯t stop for even a second, and it had blurred her vision. She wiped her eyes and ended up on the two-way route.


    Since it was quite dark, she didn¡¯t check and ended up taking the left route, which led her to the forbidden dark forest. She wasn¡¯t even afraid of the animals, as she was of her family.


    When Iris reached miles away from the house, she halted. She supported herself on the thick stem of the tree and gasped for air. For a second, Iris thought she would not be able to escape. But she made it. Her throat had dried after the intense running. She looked around and found she was in a forest which was unknown to her.


    Her breath hitched when her eyes fell on a golden pair of eyes. She stepped back, terrified by what she had seen.


    A werewolf!


    She had heard about the unique features of werewolves. One such example was their golden pair of eyes, which humans could never possess.


    She turned to run when she heard the werewolf say, ¡°Oh, Young Lady! There¡¯s no use running away from me. I will catch one jump. Let¡¯s not waste our energy.¡±


    Iris didn¡¯t listen to her and started to run. The pebbles on the ground hurt her feet badly. Her knees gave up, but she didn¡¯t stop. She had thought everything would be fine if she could escape that hell.


    Did her fate again ditch her?


    She stopped when the werewolf appeared before her and grasped her arm tightly. She winced in pain and begged her to not do anything to her.


    ¡°Of course! I loathe humans, but you can be useful to me,¡± the werewolf said. On that dark night, only his golden eyes were visible to her. She could not even check what the facial expressions of this man were!


    Iris joined her hands and started to plead with him. ¡°Sir, please let me go. I am of no use to you,¡± she stated.


    The werewolf, who was still in his human form, checked her out from top to bottom and said, ¡°I will get a good price for you.¡±


    Iris widened her eyes. She pondered over his words. A good price? Was she going to be sold? No! Never! She would not serve any man, even if she died. She bit his hand, and the werewolf cried out in pain.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    His grip loosened on her arm. Iris pushed him back and started to run aimlessly. For some unknown reason, she found her body had recharged. Probably because she was near death¡¯s door. She had heard how women were traded for money, and the thought itself gave her a cringe.


    She was now on the downhill. Her foot slipped and she rolled down this hill. Her entire body got bruised. Luckily, the downhill wasn¡¯t steep, so she didn¡¯t get much injured.


    She stood up and started to walk with a limp leg. She had to run. The werewolf was extremely fast. At least more than her. Tears rolled down her cheeks. She had not thought that it would happen to her. Why was her life so miserable? Her feet picked a pace when she reached a pathway which was unknown to her.


    A ray of hope arose in her, thinking it would lead her back to the vige.


    She stepped forward but was pulled back. It was the same werewolf, but with a grim look on his face. ¡°The next time you try to run, I will kill you,¡± he furiously spat at her.


    At that moment, a carriage stopped in front of them.


    ¡°Lower your eyes if you want to live,¡± the werewolf whispered in her ear. Iris acted on hismand and lowered her head.


    The chauffeur asked the werewolf if the route would lead to Arcaria.


    ¡°Yes. Go straight on this route. Do not take any turns and you will reach Arcaria,¡± the werewolf gave the directions to the chauffeur, who thanked him.


    Iris lifted her eyelids and ended up looking at the man who was inside the carriage, in the hope that she would get help. For a brief moment, her eyes met the green orbs of the man inside.


    Before she could ask for help, the carriage moved ahead.


    The next second, Iris found everything turning darker as she fainted.

 Sold

    ¡°Am I dead?¡± Iris thought as she opened her eyelids gradually. She found a youngdy in front of her and tried to recall what happenedst night.


    ¡°Are you feeling good?¡± She heard the same young woman¡¯s voice.


    She felt a severe pain in her head. It felt to her that it would explode at any moment. Her entire body was numb and painful. Where was she? Last night, a werewolf chased her. After recollecting the memories fromst night, she realized that she was captivated by a werewolf. Then, how did shend here, in this room?


    She tried to sit up, but it was in vain. The woman helped her. Iris was shocked to see that she was in a prison. But, why?


    ¡°Water.¡± Iris was thirsty. The woman quickly went to the left end of the prison, and from an earthen pot she took water in a ss. She handed it to Iris, who drank it on the go without taking a slight break.


    ¡°Where am I?¡± Iris asked.


    ¡°In the prison,¡± replied the young woman.¡±I am Lily, and you?¡±


    ¡°Iris.¡± She answered in a low voice.


    ¡°Last night a werewolf chased me,¡± Iris said, and the memory brought tears to her eyes. ¡°What will he do to us?¡± She looked terrified. Would she be sold somewhere? At that moment, she wanted to go home. Even though she was abused in that house, it was better than being sold.


    ¡°We will be sold. That man is a trader. His name is Jack. You are prettier, so your price may go up,¡± Lily informed Iris, who was shocked to hear it.


    ¡°What?¡± This was unexpected for her. Though in her head she had thought of this, she still prayed not to make it true. She looked around the prison, finding a way to escape.


    ¡°There is no escape point. Before us, three young women were here, in this prison. They told me that they were sold to a brothel house. But pray that we don¡¯t end up like them. I have pleaded with Jack many times, but he¡¯s a werewolf and he despises humans.¡± Lily narrated a few events to Iris. She regretted taking the route in the dark forest. If she hadn¡¯t run in that direction, she would not be here.


    They both looked towards the gate and saw Jack, who was unlocking it. Both of them stood up. ¡°Come out.¡± Jack told them to follow him. With a limp leg, Iris walked forward while Lily held her arm gently to support her.


    They both reached a room where an old man with a long beard was seated on a recliner.


    ¡°Sir, these two humans,¡± Jack told the old man, who stood up and walked to them. They both lowered their eyes in fear. The old man gripped the chin of Iris between his calloused fingers and forced her to look into his eyes.


    ¡°This one looks perfect for pce works. I will give one hundred silver coins to her,¡± the old man said, and he put his hand down. Iris scrunched her brows. So, she was going to be traded.


    ¡°Milord, this young maiden is worth more than 100 silver coins.¡± Jack tried to persuade the old man for money.


    ¡°She will not serve any of the masters in the pce. General pceworks are suitable for her. I believe that 100 silver coins are enough,¡± the old man reasoned, and then gazed at the other woman. ¡°For her, 50 silver coins are enough,¡± he said, gazing at Lily.


    Jack could not refuse the old man, as the price was better than selling them in a brothel house. He epted the money from the old man, who told the two women to follow him.


    Iris and Lily silently followed the old man. They saw two carriages. The old man told them to go into the second one and he stepped into the first one. Iris and Lily stepped into the second carriage, whose door was locked from the outside.


    In the carriage, five other young women were seated too. Iris fit in the small space near the window, and tears again streamed down her cheeks.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    A new journey had started for Iris. She was wrong in thinking that she would live happily after leaving the house. This was the worst thing that happened to her. Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine herself as a pce servant.


    Her eyes got heavier and she fell into a deep slumber.


    A sudden jerk broke Iris¡¯ sleep, and she rubbed her eyes. The carriage¡¯s door opened and they were told toe out. She got out first and found she was in arge yard. As she moved her eyes, she saw the castle in front of her.


    ¡°Milord, the journey must be rough,¡± a woman said to the old man. He shook his head.


    ¡°Not at all. Madam Martha, take these maidens with you,¡± the old man told them, and looked at Iris. Pointing his finger at Iris, he told Martha, ¡°Appoint her as the food server to the princes.¡±


    ¡°Sure, Milord.¡± Martha agreed with the old man, who walked ahead.


    Martha looked at the seven young maidens before her. ¡°Forget your old lives, because from the moment you stepped into the pce, you all entered into a new realm. Humans and Omegas serve the higher-ups. Don¡¯t mingle with the werewolves, especially the Princes. Punishment will be severe if you do not follow the rules. Now, follow me!¡± Madam Martha, after exining everything to them, took them to the servants¡¯ quarters.

 Remove my clothes

    ¡°Your Royal Highness, the Shadow Pack has agreed to end the year-long battle with them by surrendering to us. The leader of the shadow pack will be here tomorrow to sign the pact with us,¡± the first-in-line, Joshua, the Beta, informed Adolphus.


    The Crown Prince was seated on the tall chair with one leg over the other. His right elbow rested on the armchair while his temple rested on his right calloused fist.


    ¡°Great. You are dismissed,¡± Adolphus said. Joshua bowed before the Crown Prince and left the chamber.


    ¡°Your Royal Highness, breakfast is ready,¡± Butler Anthony said modestly. Adolphus rose to his feet and went to the dte.


    Adolphus took his seat and waited for the server to serve the food.


    ¡°Your Royal Highness, Miss Iris, will look after your food from today onwards. The olddy has retired because of her deteriorating health,¡± Butler Anthony informed Adolphus, whose eyes lingered on the fair hands of the food server.


    He could see she was trembling in fear. ¡°When did you get appointed?¡± Adolphus asked the food server.


    ¡°A day ago, Your Royal Highness.¡± An answer came from the food server.


    Adolphus slowly lifted his eyes and looked at the food server. He was amused by the same young woman whom he had seen that night. ¡°Butler Anthony, please leave,¡± Adolphus said. Anthony bowed and left the dte, quietly closing the door behind him.


    ¡°Name,¡± Adolphus asked.


    ¡°Pardon me, Your Royal Highness?¡±


    ¡°Your name, little cat?¡± Adolphus rified her.


    ¡°It is Iris.¡± She kept her gaze low and picked up the water jar to fill the water ss.


    ¡°Nice name,¡± Adolphus said as he noticed her hand trembling. He lifted his hand and ced it over hers, with which she was holding the jar. Iris was intimidated and loosened her grip on it. The jar fell, and the water sshed not only on the table but also on Adolphus¡¯ clothes.


    The jar hit the floor and a sound reverberated in the small room. Butler Anthony immediately walked in upon hearing the sound and saw Iris on her knees.


    ¡°Forgive me, Your Royal Highness,¡± she said, picking up the jar and putting it on the table. Swiftly she picked up the napkin and started to wipe the waistcoat on which water had spread.


    ¡°How dare you touch the Crown Prince?¡± Anthony shouted at her and shouted for the guards.


    Iris pulled her hands back and confusedly looked at the floor.


    ¡°Your Royal Highness, I will tell Madam Martha to punish thisdy. Forgive me for ruining your breakfast,¡± Butler Anthony apologised to Adolphus, whose eyes were still fixed on Iris.


    ¡°Anthony, leave my chamber. I don¡¯t want anyone to see inside my chamber,¡± Adolphus instructed him, who was puzzled to hear it.


    ¡°Pardon me, your¡ª¡±


    ¡°Leave!¡± Adolphus raised his voice this time. Butler Anthony bowed and walked away along with the guards, who had almost entered the dte.


    ¡°Wipe it,¡± Adolphus told Iris.


    Iris gazed into his eyes for a brief moment before bending a little. She started to wipe the waistcoat. ¡°I think His Royal Highness needs to change it. Please punish me for the wrong I did,¡± Iris said in a low voice. Her heartbeats were erratic because of the fear.


    ¡°Then, help me in changing it,¡± Adolphus pronounced.


    Iris peered at him as her eyes grew bigger. She stood straight as Adolphus rose on his feet and started to walk. ¡°Follow me, Little Cat,¡± Adolphus said. Iris gulped and put the napkin on the table. Was he going to beat her? The first thought that came to her head.


    She clutched the edge of the skirt and followed the steps of the Crown Prince. They soon entered the main chamber. The walls were painted white while the floor was draped in red carpet. The poster bed was in the center, surrounded by the curtains.


    The sitting furniture was put at the other end, made of red mahogany wood. Iris glued her gaze to the carpeted floor and heard the creak. She narrowly gazed and found that Adolphus had opened the cupboard. She took out a white silk shirt and waistcoat. She lowered her head when Adolphus forwarded the clothes to her.


    ¡°Here,¡± he said, ¡°Remove my clothes and make me wear them.¡±


    ¡°Your Royal Highness, I am not allowed to do the personal chores of the Crown Prince,¡± Iris said softly.


    ¡°When the Crown Prince himself wants it, then you have to,¡± Adolphus stated.


    Iris could not refuse to do it as he was the Crown Prince. With her trembling hands, she took the clothes from him and again looked at him. She didn¡¯t know what to do with his clothes. How to remove them? It was her first time doing such a thing.


    ¡°Your Highness, may I know how to remove the long coat? I have never done this,¡± Iris said.


    ¡°You need to remove the hooks from my shoulder,¡± Adolphus stated. Iris nodded and put the clothes in her hands on the bed. She lifted her body on her toes and unhooked the long coat that was hanging behind Adolphus. She put it on the mattress and then started to unbutton the waistcoat.


    She pulled it from his shoulders and then, with trembling hands, approached the cor button of his silk shirt. Iris found that the cor button was tough to unbutton, so she used her strength and in the event the button broke. It fell somewhere on the carpeted floor.


    ¡°Forgive me,¡± Iris found she had made another mistake, ¡°Your Royal Highness.¡±


    ¡°Why are you scared?¡± Adolphus asked as his fingers brushed her temple. The loose hair strands came on his finger which he tucked behind her ear. She immediately stepped back, wondering why Adolphus did that, who chuckled on her act.


    ¡°Little Cat, you should not be afraid of your master. After all, only I can save you from getting punished,¡± Adolphus affirmed. Iris didn¡¯t deny his words, but she didn¡¯t like it either when the Crown Prince touched her temple.


    ¡°Finish the work that you have left,¡± Adolphus said.


    Iris was too hesitant to do that.


    ¡°Do it before my mood gets ruined,¡± Adolphus said in a hoarse voice. She gulped and quickly unbuttoned the remaining buttons of the silk shirt. She didn¡¯t look at his body as she pulled the shirt off his body. She kept her gaze away from his torso.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    She picked up the silk shirt and stood behind Adolphus, who had outstretched his hands. He put his arms in the sleeves. Iris again came to his front and started to button. Her fingers touched Adolphus¡¯ skin which she was unaware of!


    ¡°Iris,¡± Adolphus finally pronounced her name and she instantly peered at him.


    The next second, she found herself pinned to the pir of the poster bed and Adolphus¡¯ face buried in the crook of her neck.

 Serve me well

    Iris¡¯ body froze when she was pinned to the pir of the poster bed. Her breath hitched as she felt his hot breath fanning against her slender neck. She gathered her courage to speak.


    ¡°I will be punished, Your Royal Highness,¡± Iris said, as she recalled the words of Martha.


    ¡®Do not go near the Princes!¡¯ Martha had strictly told all the human female servants. She didn¡¯t want to get punished. She had heard that in the pce, the punishments weren¡¯t easy ones. You will be tortured for making even a minor mistake. Sometimes the servants died while being flogged.


    Adolphus snapped his fingers in front of his eyes, thus bringing her out of her thoughts.


    ¡°When I am in front of you, then your focus will be me. Also, in this pce, after the King, the one who can punish you is me,¡± Adolphus whispered in her ear and brought his face to the front. ¡°I was checking if you were marked or not!¡± He stated with a grin on his lips.


    Iris flickered her eyes and furrowed her brows together. ¡°Marked?¡± She murmured.


    ¡°Hmm. A mark that shows you belong to someone. But since you are a human, hardly anyone has noticed you. No worries, I already have my eyes on you. So, no one will even dare to go close to you. You need to serve me well,¡± Adolphus said as he gently patted her head.


    Iris pondered over his words. Why were his eyes on her? Was someone supposed to notice her? His words posed many questions to her. Her focus shifted to the gentle pat that she received from the Crown Prince, the strongest Alpha of the Kingdom.


    That pat was soothing. Did she ever get such a pat from someone from her family?


    No!


    Even her father didn¡¯t like her presence. Thest gentle pat was from her mother before she died.


    ¡°Iris,¡± Adolphus pronounced her name again, which took her out of those memories. Painful memories of her past.


    ¡°I am hungry,¡± Adolphus said, and stepped back. He turned his back towards her and put his shirt inside the breeches. Iris averted her gaze from him. When Adolphus asked for the waistcoat, she handed it to him. He wore it and then came near my bed to pick up the long coat.


    ¡°You are too shy to look at me,¡± Adolphus said as he hooked the long coat on his shoulder.


    ¡°Your Highness, may I ask something?¡± Iris asked.


    ¡°Hmm?¡± Adolphus cocked his brow.


    ¡°Why does His Highness want me to serve him? I am a newly appointed servant,¡± Iris asserted.


    ¡°Because I am the Crown Prince. Do I need any special reason to make you serve me?¡± Adolphus queried her. ¡°I like it when you speak your mind. Hardly any servant has the guts to talk to me,¡± he said with a grin.


    Iris opened her mouth to speak, but then closed it.


    ¡°That night our eyes met for a brief moment,¡± Adolphus said. Iris, with inquisitiveness, nced at him. She thought he would have forgotten about it. But she was wrong! However, he remembered it well.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t His Highness save me then?¡± Iris¡¯ eyes were filled with tears. ¡°The Crown Prince is supposed to protect his people from the wrong.¡± Iris¡¯ anger burst out. She didn¡¯t want to be in the pce. Thest two days were tough for her. She found the weird gazes of men on her.


    ¡°Little Cat, do you want me to kill him? Tell me and I will tear him apart.¡± Adolphus¡¯ words intimidated her. She didn¡¯t mean that.Original content from N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°No, Your Highness,¡± Iris answered and downcast her head when Adolphus gripped her chin.


    ¡°You are an interesting woman, Iris. However, you should keep your tongue in control. I know my duties well. You would not have been standing in front of me if it wasn¡¯t for my will. Here, not a single dry leaf is moved away without my permission.¡± Adolphus pronounced and turned to look at her.


    ¡°Forgive me, Your Highness, for sounding rude. I will keep that in mind from now onward,¡± Iris stated while fiddling with her fingers.


    Adolphus looked at her feet, which were badly bruised.


    ¡°Good,¡± Adolphus said, and walked out of the chamber. Iris silently followed him and saw the table was still wet. She quickly cleaned it and asked Adolphus if she should heat the food again.


    Adolphus, who had already taken a seat, refused. ¡°I am alreadyte, Little Cat. The food is still hot.¡± He picked up the knife and fork. He started to eat the slices of meat by cutting them. He took a piece and forwarded it to Iris, who gazed at him in bewilderment.


    ¡°Eat,¡± he told her.


    ¡°How can I, Your Highness?¡± Iris asked in confusion.


    ¡°Eat it, Iris,¡± Adolphus repeated, his words again. Iris stepped forward and leaned down. She opened her mouth and took the slice of meat into her mouth. The taste melted her. She had not had such tasty food in a long time. In her house, she was given the leftover food of her step-siblings.


    She thanked Adolphus and picked another fork for him. ¡°Here, Your Highness,¡± she said.


    ¡°It is alright. I will eat with this fork,¡± Adolphus stated, and continued to eat. Iris handed him the water ss when he finished eating. Adolphus sipped water and the remnants of the water droplets were left on his lips.


    He dabbed his mouth with the napkin.


    ¡°Anthony will shift you here. You will be around me all the time,¡± Adolphus informed her before leaving her sight.

 Agree to the Marriage

    Anthony bowed upon seeing the Crown Prince and found that Adolphus had changed the waistcoat. ¡°I will reprimand Miss Iris. Forgive me for creating trouble for you in the morning. I will ask Madam Martha to look for another server for His Royal Highness,¡± Anthony informed him in his humble voice.


    ¡°I would like you to make her my personal servant,¡± Adolphus instructed the butler, who was surprised to hear it. ¡°I want her as my personal attendant. Also, this was thest time you said that you would punish her. The butler was intimidated by Adolphus¡¯ words. Anthony apologised to the Crown Prince for speaking the wrong words.


    Adolphus walked ahead and soon left his quarters. Anthony was surprised to hear that their alpha wanted to have Iris as his personal servant. Usually, omegas were appointed to serve the princes and the royals in the pce, but it was something unusual.


    Adolphus entered the council hall, where the pack members were already present. The Werewolf King had yet to arrive, so a few of the members were conversing with each other.


    As soon as King Xavier Osbourne arrived in the council hall, themotion died out and everyone stood up from their respective seats. The King settled on the throne, and the rest of the members sat down after him.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    ¡°Crown Prince, any news from the shadow pack?¡± King Xavier asked Adolphus, who looked at his father.


    ¡°The pack leader wille tomorrow to Arcaria to sign the peace treaty with us. They are ready to include themselves in the kingdom rather than live as an independent pack,¡± Adolphus informed the King, who smiled.


    ¡°The council will not be in session for a week. So, whatever the important matters are, they shall be discussed today,¡± Xavier informed the council members.


    ¡°Your Majesty, I have been informed about a mysterious death in the forbidden forest. A hunter was found dead,¡± Adolphus told the King, who furrowed his brows together.


    ¡°When did it happen, Crown Prince?¡± King Xavier asked.


    ¡°Two days ago. I have been in the forest to examine it. Strangely, no marks were found on the corpse. Though I found a bluish mark on the lower right side of the neck,¡± Adolphus stated. The council members were shocked to hear about it.


    Adolphus nced at Joshua, who turned his gaze towards the King.


    ¡°Your Majesty, it seems the work of the witches. I was the one who reported it to the Crown Prince,¡± Joshua affirmed.


    ¡°The witches will not try to do something like that,¡± Radulf, the cousin brother of Adolphus, pronounced.


    ¡°Why does Brother Radulf think this?¡± Adolphus wanted to know his opinion. ¡°The bluish mark wasn¡¯t an ordinary one. Dark magic has been used to kill one of the hunters,¡± he reasoned, after Radulf didn¡¯t answer him.


    ¡°Father, I will keep a check on these activities. I may leave during the night time as well to check around,¡± Adolphus put forward a request.


    ¡°The Crown Prince is allowed to do so,¡± Xavier permitted him.


    ¡°Thank you, Your Majesty.¡± Adolphus lifted his head when he heard the voice of the Chief Council Head, Nichi Simpson.


    ¡°It is the time when the future alpha should select a Luna for himself,¡± Nichi suggested to the King. ¡°The Crown Prince will soon turn 25,¡± he added.


    ¡°Sir Nichi is forgetting that the Crown Prince could not find his mate because of the curse.¡± Radulf Osbourne reminded the council head.


    ¡°My apologies if I sounded rude. But he has to marry someday to lead the kingdom. I think that His Majesty shall consider an arranged marriage for the Crown Prince,¡± Nichi advised the King, who tapped his fingers on the arms of the chair on which his hands were resting.


    ¡± We even agree with the Chief Council Head¡¯s advice,¡± Demitri affirmed, who was the leader of the Silver Moon Pack and a close friend of Xavier.


    ¡°I will find my mate myself,¡± Adolphus pronounced before his father could give the judgment. ¡°Father is still healthy and he can lead the kingdom. I am still too young to marry someone.¡± He handled the matter well.


    ¡°I believe the Crown Prince will agree to the marriage. It takes time to select the bride. Also, because of the curse, the Crown Prince cannot get the scent of his mate. So, it is impossible for him to find his mate, ¡± concluded Nichi.


    Xavier shifted his gaze to Adolphus. ¡°Why doesn¡¯t the Crown Prince agree to an arranged marriage?¡± Xavier asked for his son¡¯s opinion.


    ¡°Your Majesty, I am not interested in any of the pack leader¡¯s daughters,¡± Adolphus answered and chuckled. He knew that those pack leaders, especially Nichi, wanted him to marry his daughter.


    Ridiculous! He would not marry her even if he had to remain single throughout his life.


    Nichi started tough. ¡°The Crown Prince sounded rude. He thinks that we are forwarding our daughters into this marriage,¡± he stated and continued tough.


    ¡°Indeed, you want me to marry your dumb daughter.¡± Adolphus turned furious and ended up blurting out what came into his mind. Everyone was dumbfounded to hear him.


    ¡°Adolphus, watch your tongue!¡± Xavier raised his voice at his son. Adolphus forgave him for his insolent behavior.


    ¡°If there are no more important matters to be discussed, then I will take a leave,¡± Adolphus stated, and rose to his feet.


    ¡°Father, I need to look into an important matter concerning the human colony in the capital,¡± he excused himself from the council hall. His mood was severely ruined. Nichi was the one who always made him go crazy. He and his daughter were both a headache for him. If Adolphus wanted, he would not even have let him enter the pce, but he was quiet because of his father.

 During the full moon night

    Martha looked at Iris, who was standing straight while her head was lowered. Anthony had already told Martha everything, which infuriated her. She had strictly instructed her not to make any mistakes while serving the Crown Prince, yet she did it.


    ¡°Madam Martha, Miss Iris immediately has to apany me to the Crown Prince¡¯s manor,¡± Anthony informed her. Martha asked her to take her belongings and leave with Anthony.


    ¡°Yes, Madam Martha,¡± Iris said in a low voice and walked out of the private room. She heaved a deep sigh of relief and quickly went to the servants¡¯ quarters. Since it was the daytime, the servants were not present. She spread the white cotton sheet on the bed and put the two pairs of her dresses into it. Those dresses were given by Martha to every servant, who was brought to the castle to serve the werewolves.


    She tied the sheet around the dress and picked it up. She went back to the private room and waited for Anthony toe out.


    After fifteen minutes, Anthony and Martha came out. ¡°Follow me,¡± Anthony told Iris, who tightened the hold of her fingers around the clothes that were inside the sheet.


    ¡°Since the Crown Prince has asked you to serve me, I would like to tell you to be aware of a few things. Don¡¯t repeat your mistakes. Don¡¯t make any eye contact with the Crown Prince. You are the first human who will serve royalty, especially the Crown Prince. Omegas usually do this work, and it will be good if you don¡¯t interact with the Crown Prince much.¡±


    Anthony exined everything to Iris, who kept nodding at his words. His voice was intimidating to her, and it seemed that he was furious at her. She also didn¡¯t want to serve the Crown Prince. But did her opinion matter? Her life was like this. She was forced to do what others wanted for her, and now, she was in the pce, where rules arews!Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    However, one thing that she liked about the Crown Prince was that he was gentle with her. He even let her eat the delicious slice of meat, which was meant for royalty only.


    They entered therge mahogany doors to enter the Crown Prince¡¯s manor. In the morning, she entered through the corridors which connected directly to the royal kitchen. Thus, she missed exploring this part in the morning. However, now she was able to see it. On both sides of the cobblestone path, small flowers were nted which she was unaware of.


    She saw how the gardeners were watering the nts, some were trimming therge grass. The garden in the Crown Prince¡¯s manor was magnificent. Though she got to see its limited view, she found that the garden contained every sort of flower. It seemed more like a valley of flowers to her.


    They both ascended a few stairs and walked in the narrow alley, before halting in front of the door.


    ¡°Miss Iris, you will live here from today onwards. You are prohibited froming out of your room after 10 pm in the night. Failing to follow it willnd you with a severe punishment,¡± Anthony exined the basic rule to Iris, who nodded her head.


    ¡°Drop your belongings in the room ande with me,¡± he stated, and pushed the wooden door for her. Iris walked in and found the small bed at one end, with a small cupboard at the other end. She put the well knotted cotton sheet with her dress and went out of the room. Anthony closed the door and walked ahead.


    He instructed her about the work in the Crown Prince¡¯s manor, which she remembered well. It took almost two hours for him to make her aware of the Crown Prince¡¯s schedule.


    ¡°Don¡¯te out during the full moon night. Since you are a human, it is dangerous for Miss Iris to roam out after 7pm. Usually, human servants retire early on that day,¡± Anthony told her the most important thing. He told her about the diet that Adolphus followed and the drink he would like to take in the evening after finishing his day¡¯s work.


    Iris memorized everything as it wasn¡¯t difficult for her. In her home, she used to do such work for a long time. She had lived a servant-cum-ve¡¯s life for a long time.


    Anthony took out his pocket watch and looked at the time. ¡°It is almost noon, Miss Iris. At this time, the Crown Prince has his meals with the Royal Family. Since you are told to serve the Crown Prince, be present in the royal dining hall,¡± he informed her.


    ¡°May I ask why, Butler Anthony?¡± Iris was confused to hear that she had to be presented in the royal dining hall.


    ¡°Because you are told to be near the Crown Prince all the time except when he goes out,¡± Anthony answered and started to walk. Iris followed his steps and they reached the royal kitchen.


    ~~~~~


    Adolphus looked at the documents which Joshua forwarded to him. He put his signature on it and handed it to Joshua, who asked him what their alpha would do about dying people in unknown circumstances.


    ¡°Today is the full moon. I will leave to hunt in the forbidden forest. I will be able to track the witch behind the mysterious deaths of the innocent humans and our werewolves too,¡± Adolphus told Joshua, who nodded.


    ¡°Your Royal Highness, I wonder if we should try to get the moon crystal back.¡± Joshua was hopeful that Adolphus might try again. He might get sessful too.


    ¡°The witch whom I tried to take it from is no more. The crystal is buried in the fire ring, which I cannot track unless this curse is uplifted. Apart from me, no werewolf can sense it,¡± Adolphus asserted.


    ¡°That¡¯s why our Alpha should get married,¡± Joshua suggested to him and a grim expression appeared on Adolphus¡¯ face. ¡°Forgive me, if I jumped my boundaries,¡± he immediately apologized.


    ¡°I am off to lunch. Report me after lunch what happened in the human colony,¡± Adolphus stated, and left his office.

 Take you to the bed

    Adolphus was seated on the chair, third to the left of the chief chair, on which his father, King Xavier, was seated. The Queen, Lucia, was seated on the left side of King Xavier.


    Adolphus¡¯ uncles, the two brothers of King Xavier, were on his right side while their wives were seated on the left beside his mother. His cousins: Radulf, Sebastian, and Edon were on his left.


    ¡°What is this human doing here, Butler Anthony?¡± Lucia asked, as she nced at Iris, who had the bowl in her hand. She was ready to serve the Crown Prince after the other servants would serve the King and Queen.


    ¡°I have appointed her as my handmaiden,¡± Adolphus answered.


    ¡°A human among us isn¡¯t allowed to serve royalty,¡± Lucia asserted and shifted her gaze at Adolphus.


    ¡°But we acknowledge humans as a part of our society. I found no problem in appointing a human,¡± Adolphus stated and nced at Iris, who had lowered her head. ¡°Serve the food to me,¡± he ordered her.


    The other chief servants also started to serve the other royals.


    Iris gradually moved ahead and picked up the bowl. She served the food to Adolphus and stepped back. He picked up the knife and fork. Cutting the small slices, he started eating.


    The lunch went in silence with a few discussions over the Kingdom¡¯s matters. Adolphus rose to his feet and turned to Iris. ¡°Follow me,¡± he said, and they left the dte hall.


    Earlier, Adolphus had asked Joshua to give him the medicine to cure the wounds quickly. He had seen Iris¡¯ feet being badly wounded. They reached the chamber, where he asked her to sit on the recliner.


    ¡°Pardon me, Your Royal Highness? I am not supposed to sit,¡± Iris stated and refused politely to take a seat on the recliner. She wondered why they were in the chamber. Adolphus was supposed to be outside. He had told her that he would return in the evening when she had to brew tea for him.


    Adolphus took steps towards her and put his palms on her shoulders. He lifted her in his arms in a swift motion.


    ¡°Your Royal Highness?¡± She eximed in surprise. Adolphus took her to the recliner and made her sit on it.


    He got on his knees and asked her to remove her shoes.


    ¡°Why?¡± She asked him, forgetting to use the formal title.


    Adolphus peered into her eyes. ¡°You should ask fewer questions,¡± he said, and again asked her to remove the shoes. Iris removed her torn shoes when Adolphus pushed her gown up. Iris immediately pulled it down and asked him what he was doing.


    Adolphus chuckled. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t take you to bed,¡± he stated. Iris gulped upon hearing his statement. ¡°Your feet are wounded. I want them to heal soon. You need to walk a lot with me,¡± he stated, and grasped her right foot gently.


    He again pushed her gown up and her milky white leg was visible to him.


    ¡°They will heal on their own. His Royal Highness shall not trouble himself,¡± she opined, ¡°I will be punished if anyone finds out that I let the Crown Prince do such a thing,¡± she rified to him.


    ¡°Only I can punish you, Iris. Who has the dare to punish the person of this Alpha?¡± His brow cocked up in amusement. If there were another woman in her ce, she would have felt blessed to be touched by the Alpha, the Crown Prince of the Kingdom.


    Iris tried to pull her foot away from his grip, but he didn¡¯t let it go. ¡°You didn¡¯t take care of your body well,¡± he remarked and let it go. Taking out the small round metallic box, he opened it. The white gel-like ointment was visible to them. He took it in his fingers and applied it over her right foot, followed by the sole of her foot.


    ¡°Where did you enter the forbidden forest that night?¡± Adolphus asked her.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t know that I took the route of the forbidden forest, Your Royal Highness,¡± Iris replied.


    ¡°I asked the reason.¡± His eyes again met hers. Those green pupils were so attractive and also calming. She quickly downcast her eyelids.


    ¡°I ran away from my house,¡± she said in a low voice.


    ¡°Why?¡± Adolphus asked. ¡°Luckily, you met me. Else, you would have been in some brothel house, serving all sorts of customers,¡± he affirmed.


    His words intimidated her. She had not imagined that way while running away from her home.


    ¡°Don¡¯t tell me that you never noticed how beautiful you are!¡±


    Hispliment made her eyes widen and she clutched her dress tightly. Had she ever beenplimented by someone?


    Never!


    Adolphus applied the ointment to her left foot. ¡°So, why did you run away?¡± He asked her again.


    ¡°Because I wasn¡¯t happy, Your Royal Highness.¡± Iris didn¡¯t go into details.


    ¡°Call me Master Adolphus. That is a better title,¡± Adolphus instructed her.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    ¡°What¡¯s your full name? Why were you not happy?¡± Adolphus asked.


    ¡°It is Iris Vinsant, Master Adolphus. My step-mother and step-siblings abused me for many years. That¡¯s why, after getting a good opportunity, I decided to run away,¡± Iris answered.


    Adolphus closed the box and wiped his fingers with the handkerchief. Putting it aside, he stood up. ¡°Don¡¯t put your feet on the floor,¡± he advised her.


    ¡°But I need to go, Master Adolphus. I need to work,¡± Iris said, and found him walking away. She wondered where he was heading to.


    ¡°Do you love to eat grapes?¡± Adolphus asked her.


    ¡°Grapes,¡± she murmured and recalled how she had them when her mother was alive. After she passed away, getting two meals became a struggle for her. Fruits did not even exist in her meals.


    ¡°I suppose you like them,¡± Adolphus said, and picked the bowl, full of fruit, for her. He settled beside her and she promptly moved away.


    ¡°Did Master Adolphus save me? I could have been sold to the brothel owner if he had not sent someone from the pce. I wonder, how did Master Adolphus find out about me?¡± Iris asked with curiosity.


    ¡°Hmm. Didn¡¯t our eyes meet? No one ever looked at me with that gaze,¡± Adolphus said, and took a grape in front of her mouth.

 I wanted to taste them before anyone could

    ¡°Hmm. Didn¡¯t our eyes meet? No one ever looked at me with that gaze,¡± Adolphus said, and brought a grape in front of her mouth.


    Iris gaped at Adolphus. So, he saved her because their eyes met. But, how? She tried to figure out the reason behind that.


    ¡°Open your mouth,¡± Adolphus¡¯ deep voice fell into her ears and she slightly parted her lips. He pushed it in and she chewed it. Her mouth melted with the sweetness of it. She had almost forgotten its taste. She licked her lips, unaware of the fact that the Alpha was watching her.


    She lifted her eyelids to thank Adolphus when his soft lipsnded on hers. Promptly, she moved away and covered her mouth with her palm. Unable to understand what to speak, she only stared at him. Her heart raced wildly. The Crown Prince wasn¡¯t supposed to kiss her without her permission.N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    Gradually she put her hand down. ¡°Forgive me, Master Adolphus, but if he wants any sexual favor for me, then I refuse. He can give orders to kill me,¡± she said boldly, not fearing the Alpha before him.


    Adolphus chuckled. ¡°Kittie is indeed sharp-tongued. I don¡¯t need any sexual favors from you. If I wanted, then you would be lying naked before me,¡± he affirmed. His deep yet cold voice sent shivers down her spine.


    ¡°Then, why did the Master do it? He is not supposed to-¡± before she couldplete her words, Adolphus interjected.


    ¡°Because I wanted to taste them before anyone could,¡± he affirmed. ¡°You are mine, Iris,¡± he confessed.


    Iris was stunned to hear him. How could he say such a thing? She was of no one. She was a mere human, who had to survive somehow.


    ¡°Master Adolphus, you can¡¯t kiss anyone without their permission. A consent is a must,¡± Iris stated while fiddling the fabric of her dress between her fingers. ¡°I forgive him since it was his first time,¡± Iris asserted.


    Adolphus was amazed to hear her exnation. She was lecturing him, who was the Alpha, the strongest man alive on the earth. However, he liked it. He liked the way she put forward her thoughts without thinking about the consequences.


    ¡°You are a ve, Iris. I don¡¯t need your permission,¡± Adolphus pronounced, and his lips twisted into a smirk. Iris had almost forgotten that she had been sold by that werewolf.


    ¡°Even a ve is a person, Master Adolphus. He has the full right to express his thoughts,¡± Iris asserted.


    ¡°You could not express your thoughts when you were free. However, when you became a ve, your tongue became sharper.¡± Adolphus¡¯ was right. When Iris was a free bird, she remained timid. Probably because in that house, she was a ve. However, in front of Adolphus, more than a ve, she felt like a free-spirited bird.


    It was strange!


    ¡°Forgive me, Master Adolphus. But I really cannot-¡± Adolphus ced his pointer finger on her lips.


    ¡°Shhhh.¡± Adolphus hushed her and moved a little closer to her. Their faces were almost inches away and they breathed the same air.


    ¡°You are an amusing person, Kittie. Maybe next time, we can have a passionate kiss,¡± he affirmed and grinned.


    Iris knitted her brows, wondering why Adolphus spoke that way. She moved back and thought about saying what was revolving in her head.


    ¡°You kiss the one whom you love or have feelings for,¡± she stated, and wondered if Adolphus would confess that he liked her.


    ¡°I kissed you so that none can im you,¡± Adolphus affirmed, ¡°as I said you are beautiful enough to win anyone¡¯s heart, to make men¡¯s minds spin. You have that charm, Iris.¡±


    She gulped and lowered her head. She wanted to run away as fast as she could. Because if she stayed around him longer, her heart might explode. No one ever said such words to her.


    He brought another grape to her mouth and asked her to eat it. Iris listened to him and she quietly ate the grapes that Adolophus fed her.


    ¡°Shall I punish your family to death for torturing you?¡± Adolphus¡¯ sudden question shocked Iris.


    ¡°Tell me,¡± he asserted.


    She shook her head.


    ¡°Why? You look malnourished thanks to your so-called family,¡± Adolphus remarked.


    ¡°That¡¯s the past now,¡± Iris replied.


    ¡°You forget things easily,¡± Adolphus stated.


    ¡°Because it is best to forget painful memories, Master Adolphus,¡± Iris proimed.


    ¡°Interesting!¡± Adolphus chuckled and found that the grapes were finished. He put away the bowl. ¡°I want you to apany me to the ball which is in two days,¡± he informed her.


    ¡°What? Why?¡± Iris was shocked for a while. ¡°Forgive me for my rude tone, Master Adolphus,¡± she said and nced at him with inquisitiveness.


    ¡°Butler Anthony will follow me. I want my handmaiden to follow me as well,¡± Adolphus reasoned and studied the expression of Iris¡¯ face. ¡°Did you think of something else?¡± He asked.


    ¡°No,¡± she immediately responded.


    ¡°Good. Now, you can leave. The medicine has dried. Make sure to wash your feet before resuming the other work,¡± Adolphus asked her to leave. She immediately stood up and bowed before him. Finally, she could leave the lion¡¯s den.


    She quickly wore the shoes and bowed before turning to leave.


    ¡°Iris, you and I are master and ve. However, you want me not to treat you like a ve, so I have decided to treat you as a special woman. Be ready to bear the consequences of getting into my eyes,¡± Adolphus pronounced. His words intimidated Iris, who didn¡¯t speak anything and left the chamber.

 You鈥檒l be punished

    Iris brought her hand to her chest and took a breath of relief. Adolphus¡¯ words forced her to think the other way. It was the first time she had such long conversations with someone, and the person wasn¡¯t someone normal. He was the alpha, the Crown Prince of the Kingdom.


    She brushed the pad of her index finger on her lips and recalled the touch of Adolphus¡¯ lips. She shook her head. Iris had heard how the royals, the nobles, used to take advantage of the young women around them. She would not fall into such a trap ever again.


    She met Anthony in the corridor, who had the ledger in his hand. He pushed the spectacles up and carefully jotted down something on them.


    Iris walked away to work in the kitchen with other servants. She went to themon bathhouse for servants to wash her feet. She took water in a wooden mug, sat on the tiny stool, and lifted her dress a little. She put her shoes aside and poured the water on them.


    Four servants came inside to wash their faces and hands after working in the garden. They saw Iris but ignored her presence. Iris heard their conversations where they were mentioning the Princes.


    ¡°I saw Prince Edon today. I cannot believe such a man exists. I wish I could be a werewolf of a powerful pack, then Prince Edon would have shown interest in me,¡± the youngdy sitting in the middle of the right said.


    ¡°We humans cannot even dream of marrying royalty,¡± the youngdy at the left end said.


    Suddenly, the door banged against the wall, frightening everyone present in the bathhouse. Iris found that the four young female servants shut their mouths to see the woman. While motioning her fingers around her toes, Iris took nces at her. To her surprise, more female servants entered after her.


    Also, judging by the dress, it seemed she was a rank higher than all of them. She had worn a blue-colored gown with sky-blue colored sleeves with slight pleats on it near the waist. Iris lowered her head and poured water over her feet.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you the new servant?¡± The same female servant spoke, and Iris lifted her head.


    ¡°Yes, Miss.¡± Iris didn¡¯t know what more to say.


    ¡°What were you doing in the Crown Prince¡¯s manor for such a long time?¡± She asked Iris, who was perplexed and, at the same time, terrified of her.


    ¡°I only did what I was told to,¡± Iris replied, while keeping her eyes low.


    The four female servants who were also present in the bathhouse decided to leave quietly.


    ¡°You are not supposed to go close to the Crown Prince. You should listen to me. I am the head female servant in the crown prince¡¯s manor,¡± she threatened Iris.


    ¡°Miss, I have been appointed as His Royal Highness¡¯s personal attendant. I cannotply with yourmand because the Crown Prince may punish me for going against his wish,¡± Iris said while curling her toes. Her throat went dry.


    ¡°Miss ra, she doesn¡¯t seem to understand you. Why don¡¯t you punish her?¡± One of them said with a wicked smile on her lips. ¡°We omegas aren¡¯t allowed to go near the Crown Prince and a human did it!¡±N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    Iris gulped, and fear ran through her entire body. What would they do? Would they beat her? No, she would not take any beatings anymore. She decided to run away and stood up when ra clutched her hair in her fingers. She pulled Iris back, and she screamed at the top of her lungs.


    ¡°Please, let me go, Miss ra,¡± Iris requested, who pushed her down. Iris fell on the bathroom floor and hit her hand on the stool. Tears formed in her eyes and she looked at the four female servants for help, who had lowered their heads.


    The female omega started to tear her dress while ra continued to smile evilly. ¡°Now, go outside while being naked, you filthy human!¡± ra spat at her. Iris covered herself with her arms as her clothes were torn from various ces. She could not believe her fate. It was the same as before. The same abuse that she had undergone in her house for so many years. She continued to weep when ra spoke.


    ¡°Next time, if I find you inside the Crown Prince¡¯s private chamber, then you¡¯ll be punished more,¡± ra warned her before turning to leave. She looked at the four female servants and asked them to leave. They immediately left the bathhouse. Soon, those omega female servants also left the bathhouse.


    Iris looked at herself and found that she would not be able to go out in that state. She sobbed and wiped the tears from the back of her palm when she felt the slight pain in her wrist. She looked at her thin wrist and found it was reddened because of the hit it had gotten earlier. With difficulty, she stood up, trying to find something wearable. However, there was nothing in the bathhouse.


    Now, how would she leave? She decided to wait till evening. By 5 o¡¯clock, servants would return to their respective rooms. That was when she would sneak out, not getting into anyone¡¯s site. She rested her back on the left end wall, which was far from the door of the bathhouse. No one could see her from that far.


    ¡°I wish I hadn¡¯t run to the dark, forbidden forest that night,¡± she murmured as more tears streamed down her cheeks.


    The bathhouse turned dark sooner than usual, and she realized that it was time to sneak out. Iris searched again for something to cover herself with, and after searching for ten minutes, she found a white cotton fabric. She quickly wrapped it around her body and, with trembling feet, moved towards the door.


    She opened it a little and peered out and saw that the sky had turned dark. It was nighttime. She dozed off to sleep and didn¡¯t realize the time. She stepped out of the bathhouse and walked ahead. If anyone saw her, he would be terrified to look at her. Such was her state, currently. Her hair was messier and she didn¡¯t even have the conscience to brush it with her fingers. The only thing that she wanted to do right now was to get to her room.


    She moved ahead while looking around, making sure no one would catch her. Anthony had given her strict instructions not to move around at night, but she was helpless. Somehow, she reached the corridor, which was near her room, when she heard a voice.


    ¡°Who is there?¡±


    She widened her eyes, and fear engulfed her. A cold sweat appeared on her face and nape. Her mind had turned messy, and she ran in the direction she wasn¡¯t supposed to run in.


    It seemed like today was herst day in that body.

 Not going to take advantage

    A strong hand gripped Iris¡¯s arm, and her grip on the white cotton fabric loosened. Her back pressed against the pir behind her while a warm hand rested on her mouth. She recognized this perfume. It was none other than Adolphus. Her fingers tightly clutched his shirt.


    ¡°I saw a human around me. Check out the entire Eastern Pce. A human is roaming outside on the night of a full moon despite the warning. Check who is missing from her room,¡± Anthony ordered the Omega servants.


    Iris was terrified about hearing it. She would be punished severely if her room was checked. She lifted her head to look into Adolphus¡¯ eyes, pleading with him to help her. Adolphus peeked out of the pir and saw that Anthony had already left.


    He carried Iris in his arms and took her to his chamber. Iris tried to cover herself with her hands, as she was too embarrassed. Soon, they reached his bedchamber, where Adolphus gently put her down and made her sit on the bed.


    His eyes fell on her shoulders, which were naked to him. He could even see her belly from where her dress was torn.


    ¡°I need to go back. I will be punished¡± Adolphus prevented her from speaking as his finger pressed on her lips.


    ¡°Who can punish you in my presence?¡± Adolphus lifted his eyebrows and pulled the nket up to cover her. ¡°I will be back soon. Stay here.¡± His voice calmed Iris down. The fear inside her had already vanished. She wanted to thank him, but Adolphus had already left her sight.


    Iris tightly wrapped the nket around her, and tears streamed down her cheeks once more. ¡°I should not cry,¡± Iris told herself, but tears came out of her eyes. She never knew that the outside world was more dangerous than her house. Why was her fate written this way? Was the abuse she underwent not sufficient? She had to suffer through it in the pce too.


    Anthony reported to Adolphus about Iris. ¡°Your Royal Highness, Miss Iris is not in her room. The search is ongoing. She has broken the rules, so she will be punished to death tomorrow morning,¡± Anthony informed Adolphus, who silently walked ahead in the corridor.


    ¡°You aren¡¯t supposed to remind me about the rules,¡± Adolphus said, ¡°Anthony. Iris is with me.¡± He stopped by the pir. The moon still had not appeared in the sky.


    ¡°At this hour? Pardon me, Your Royal Highness. But may I know the reason?¡± Anthony asked him.


    ¡°You will know the reason soon. Prepare a clean pair of clothes for Iris,¡± he ordered Anthony, whoplied with the Alpha¡¯smand. Adolphus stood by the pir until Anthony returned with a new dress in his hand. Adolphus took it from him and turned to go inside when Anthony stopped him.


    ¡°If anyone finds out that the Crown Prince has taken a human inside his bedchamber, then things may go against His Royal Highness¡¯s favor,¡± Anthony said with a worried look.


    ¡°That¡¯s why you should not let the word spread out. You¡¯ll be punished if anyone finds out about it,¡± Adolphus said, and walked away.


    Anthony scratched the back of his head, wondering what the Crown Prince was up to.


    Iris was surprised to see Adolphus with a dress and a first-aid box in his hand. She tightly clutched the nket around her while her doe eyes continued to look at him.


    Adolphus sat by her side, and she promptly stood up. She wasn¡¯t supposed to sit in the same ce as Adolphus when she heard his hoarse voice.


    ¡°Sit down.¡± It was amand rather than a request. However, Iris decided to defy thatmand when he pulled her back and shended on the bed.


    ¡°Put away this nket. No one is here except us. So, you don¡¯t need to worry,¡± Adolphus stated. This time, his voice had turned softer.


    ¡°Master Adolphus, my m-my c-clo-clothes are torn. It is not appropriate for me to remove this nket from my body,¡± Iris said in a low voice while keeping her gaze away from him.


    ¡°I cannot call a physician for you at this hour, nor can I trust any female servant at the moment,¡± Adolphus stated. Iris finally looked at him and wondered why he said that. ¡°Words spread like a fire in this pce. I want to spend this night in peace rather than create a scene,¡± he rified.


    ¡°But how can I¡± she paused because of the embarrassment.


    ¡°I am not going to take advantage of you. I will only treat your wounds,¡± Adolphus assured her. His green orbs sparkled, and it soothed Iris¡¯s insides.


    ¡°Master Adolphus isn¡¯t supposed to treat the wounds of a servant. If he allows it, then I can do it myself,¡± Iris asked him.


    ¡°I do not allow it,¡± Adolphus clearly answered her.


    Iris bit her bottom lip in nervousness. How could she expose herself to a man? The thought itself was killing her. She shook her head and tightly shut her eyes.


    ¡°I am the Crown Prince, so you must follow mymand,¡± Adolphus, this time, used his power, his authority. ¡°Currently, I am someone who wants to treat your bodily wounds to prevent them from getting infected. You should have shown your body to the physician too. Treat me as a physician.¡± Adolphus became as humble as possible around her.


    Iris turned her back to him and let the nket go down. Adolphus¡¯ eyes fell on the scratches she had gotten on her shoulder, the back side of her neck, and even the upper portion of her back. He found that there were purplish bruises on her back. It seemed she was a regr victim of abuse in that house.Original content from N?velDrama.Org.


    Adolphus opened the first-aid box and took out a circr wooden box. Removing the tiny lid from over it, he took the transparent gel in his fingers, and brought it over the scratches on her shoulder.


    Iris hissed in pain and tightly held the nket¡¯s edge. The next second, she felt the cool air that Adolphus blew over her scratches.

 Spend the night in my Bedchamber

    Iris¡¯ eyelids fluttered every time Adolphus blew over the injuries she had received. Her cheeks and ears were turning red because of that. She felt too exposed to him. But she could not go against hismand.


    ¡°Did you ever get your wound treated?¡± Adolphus asked. Iris tilted her head and shook her head.


    ¡°You must take care of your body,¡± Adolphus said, and he saw the purplish bruises on the middle of her back. ¡°Did they beat you up?¡± he inquired.


    Iris turned silent and twiddled her fingers. ¡°I thought if I ran away from my house, I would have a good life. But here too, I am facing the same issue,¡± Iris said with an upset tone.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    ¡°Don¡¯t have too many expectations in your life,¡± Adolphus proimed, and continued to apply the gel to her other wounds. ¡°It always betrays,¡± he stated.


    ¡°However, I found out something,¡± Iris said. ¡°I tried for the first time to run away from my house, and I seeded. Inded in the pce somehow, and,¡± she paused. Adolphus stopped moving his finger around the wound.


    ¡°And?¡± He asked in curiosity.


    ¡°And I received the help,¡± Iris replied, ¡°of the Crown Prince. I am grateful for his kindness to me.¡±


    ¡°I am also curious to know why I am helping you,¡± Adolphus said, and again moved his finger to the wound on the left side of her back. ¡°One reason is that our eyes met,¡± he added.


    ¡°Turn around,¡± Adolphus asked her.


    ¡°Pardon me, Master Adolphus. I cannot do that,¡± she politely refused to turn around.


    ¡°As I said before, I must check the wounds to prevent them from getting infected. You are precious to me, Iris.¡± His words fell into her ears. This time, she was more hesitant than before. Showing the back was easier, but showing the front was too tough for her.


    ¡°It seems you see me as a man,¡± Adolphus stated. Iris had her back, but she could feel that he had a grin on his face. He liked to tease her.


    ¡°A servant who is supposed to listen to his master always makes him wait. What should I do about it?¡± He was curious to find out.


    Iris¡¯ chest heaved up and down in nervousness. Her toes curled and cold sweat started to appear on her body. When Adolphus didn¡¯t get any response from Iris, he stood up and sat in front of her. Their eyes met, but Iris promptly lowered her eyes.


    Adolphus extended his hand and moved the remaining nket away, which had hidden her front body. She closed her eyes in embarrassment. His blood boiled to see the scratches on her neck and corbone.


    Her front dress was torn from various ces, including the chest and belly. Those omega female servants were too harsh on her. Adolphus had already decided to punish them to death in the morning.


    Iris¡¯ throat dried up. She didn¡¯t know what Adolphus was doing. Was he staring like a pervert at her body? No, she should not think this way about the Crown Prince.


    ¡°Feel rxed around me,¡± Adolphus told Iris. Those words were enough to calm her down. She opened her eyes gradually and stole nces at him.


    ¡°Tilt your head to the left,¡± Adolphus told her. Iris did so and he applied the gel to the scratches.


    Because of the curse, Adolphus could not get the scent of his mate. But since the day he had seen Iris, he had felt strangely attracted to her. He wanted to kiss her badly. He wanted to make every inch of her body cry in pleasure and moan at his name. Those irresistible desires, for some reason, started to appear in his head from the day they met.


    His hand moved down to her corbone. For some reason, Iris felt the knots forming in her stomach. What was this strange feeling that set her body on fire? Was it because Adolphus was a werewolf and his heat transferred to her? Iris had no idea why her own body was reacting strangely.


    ¡°Master Adolphus, I will do the rest.¡± Iris could not let him touch her anymore and quickly took the gel box from him. It astonished Adolphus, and an amusing smile appeared on his lips.


    Iris had turned her back to him and applied the medicine to her belly too. She had forgotten that her entire back was naked and revealed to the alpha¡¯s dark gaze filled with desires.


    It was strange for Adolphus. Something strange was happening in his body just by looking at her back. He didn¡¯t feel this way towards any woman. But for Iris, the attraction was dangerous. She was like a ma to him, which always attracted him to her.


    Adolphus leaned closer to her and kissed her nape. Iris jolted from her seat and immediately turned to look at him. The gel box just missed her hand.


    Adolphus found her terrified and realized that he had done wrong. He promptly stood up and went to the table on which he had put the dress. He took them to Iris and asked her to change into them.


    ¡°Come to dine with me,¡± he said.


    Before Iris could ask him, he left the bedchamber. Iris looked at the dress in her hand and gulped.


    Anthony, upon the orders of the Crown Prince, set the dinner table for two people. He didn¡¯t like to see Adolphus¡¯s closeness to a human.


    Hearing the footsteps, Anthony turned, and he found Adolphus before him. ¡°You may leave,¡± Adolphus ordered him. Anthony bowed and left.


    Iris entered the dining hall wearing the dress that Adolphus had given her. She thanked him many times when Adolphus asked her to take her seat.


    ¡°Am I not supposed to leave, Master Adolphus?¡± She asked with inquisitiveness.


    ¡°No. You will spend the night in my bedchamber,¡± Adolphus said. Iris was dumbfounded to hear him and immediately decided to refuse him when she heard him say,


    ¡°It¡¯s difficult for me to apany you at night. It¡¯s a full moon night, and as a human, you are not supposed to go out. If my father finds out about it, then it will be tough for you to escape punishment. ¡± Adolphus gave her the entire exnation of why he wanted her to spend the night with him.

 Rare and Beautiful

    After they finished their meals, Iris wondered where she would sleep. The chamber wasrge, so she could sleep even outside the bedchamber, in the living room. The only thing she needed was a thin nket, and she would sleep on the floor.


    When Adolphus asked her to follow him to the bedchamber, she refused. He turned to look at her and asked what was in her head.


    Iris¡¯ doe eyes tried toprehend what he meant by that. Wasn¡¯t he the one who was asking her to follow him to his bedchamber?


    ¡°Don¡¯t you need a nket? Come and take it from inside,¡± Adolphus said, and walked ahead. It seemed to her that she annoyed him. She lowered her head and silently followed him.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    Adolphus looked into the cupboard and took out a nket. ¡°This will do for the night,¡± he stated, and closed the cupboard. He walked up to Iris and handed her the nket.


    ¡°You can sleep on the sofa in the living room,¡± he told her. Iris thanked him, and his fingers brushed hers. Their eyes met once again, and for some reason, she was curious to know why his eyes were emerald green.


    ¡°Do you have to say something to me?¡± He inquired.


    ¡°Can I ask a question, Master Adolphus?¡± She humbly asked.


    ¡°Sure,¡± he gave her permission.


    ¡°Why are the eyes of the Master so different? They are exceptionally rare and beautiful,¡± she stated. No one ever said that Adolohua or anyone was interested in his eyes. Everyone was scared to meet his gaze because of the emerald green that he possessed.


    ¡°I have had them since my birth,¡± Adolphus answered.


    ¡°I believe Master Adolphus inherited such a pair of eyes because of his parents,¡± Iris said with a smile. Earlier in the day, she hadn¡¯t dared look at them.


    ¡°No. They don¡¯t have eyes like me. I am the only one with these coloured eyes for now. Maybe in the future, my kids will possess these types of eyes,¡± Adolphus said, and walked past her to go to bed.


    ¡°Oh.¡± Iris¡¯s curiosity didn¡¯t end there. ¡°When will Master Adolphus get married? I heard that princes are supposed to marry early,¡± she said, and turned to look at him. Adolphus had removed the robe, and his silk white shirt was visible to her.


    ¡°I cannot marry until I find my mate,¡± Adolphus answered.


    ¡°Mate?!¡± Iris was unaware of that.


    Adolphus unbuttoned his shirt and asked her if she wasfortable seeing him remove his shirt.


    Iris widened her eyes and shook her head. ¡°Forgive me, Master Adolphus. I will go to the living room and sleep. Thank you again for helping me,¡± she said, lowering her eyes.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you curious to know what¡¯s mate?¡± Adolphus asked and loosened only the top three buttons on his shirt. He got into the bed and found Iris still had her head down. ¡°You can look at me,¡± he stated.


    Iris lifted her head, and she found he hadn¡¯t removed his shirt.


    ¡°Come, sit here,¡± Adolphus asked, asking her toe to bed. ¡°I won¡¯t eat you,¡± he added. Iris gradually took steps towards him and sat near his feet while holding the nket tightly.


    ¡°Have you ever gone out of your house?¡± Adolphus asked her.


    Iris shook her head. ¡°I wasn¡¯t allowed to,¡± Iris replied. ¡°My family thought that I might run away,¡± she stated.


    ¡°Hmm. So, you have no idea what a werewolf is!¡± Adolphus concluded.


    ¡°I know, Master. They are powerful. They have strong olfactory senses and they transform into big, giant werewolves,¡± Iris answered with a smile.


    ¡°Not all are powerful. We have three categories of werewolves: Alpha, Beta, and Omega. An alpha is the strongest one, who leads a pack. The Beta holds less power than the Alpha, but he mostly works for the Alpha of the pack. Omega is at the bottom of the list. They are usually powerless. There are rogue werewolves too, who usually roam alone and don¡¯t want to be in a pack.¡±


    Iris listened keenly to him while he exined her various attributes. He liked talking with her and, more than that, he liked her curiosity about the werewolves.


    ¡°Usually, werewolves get the scent of their mates when they reach this age of mating,¡± Adolphus said.


    ¡°Then, why can¡¯t the Master get his mate¡¯s scent?¡± She inquired with a puzzled look.


    ¡°When I was 15, I attempted to take a forbidden moon crystal from the witch. She cursed me,¡± Adolphus replied.


    ¡°Cursed you?¡± She shook her head. ¡°Pardon, me,¡± she apologized immediately. ¡°Then, how will the master find his mate?¡± She asked.


    ¡°I do not know,¡± Adolphus said, and took a deep breath.


    ¡°Maybe Master Adolphus¡¯ mate wille to him,¡± Iris stated.


    Adolphusughed. It had been a long time since heughedst. Iris wondered if she had said something hrious and looked at him with inquisitiveness. Hisughter stopped after a while, and he gazed into her eyes.


    ¡°Iris, I think your family did right by not sending you outside,¡± Adolphus said.


    ¡°Why?¡± She didn¡¯t like his statement. She wanted to explore everything, but she could not leave her abusive family.


    ¡°Because you might have caught the attention of a man,¡± Adolphus proimed.


    That statement stunned her and she stopped blinking.


    ¡°I would love to know more about you, Iris. You are an amusing woman,¡± Adolphus affirmed. ¡°You shall go and sleep,¡± he told her.


    Iris stood up, bowed, and left the bedchamber.


    Adolphus smiled, puzzled as to why he was feeling so strongly attracted to this youngdy. Hey down on the bed and pulled the duvet over himself. For an hour, he could not fall asleep. He got out of bed and went to the living room to check on Iris. Amp was lit on the center table while Iris was lying on the sofa. She was in a deep sleep.


    He watched her closely and once again felt attracted to her. He brushed her hair from her face and covered her with the nket that was on the floor. ¡°I wonder how you survived in that abusive family. Your wounds were deep. I will punish them for you,¡± he said, and walked back to the bedchamber.

 Do you want to die too?

    Iris pried open her eyes and found Adolphus in front of her. She sat up and apologized for not waking up earlier than him. Adolphus told her not to be sorry.


    ¡°You need to leave. I will send you to your room before anyone notices you,¡± Adolphus said. Iris bowed and got up from the sofa. She started to fold the nket when Adolphus asked her to leave it.


    She put the nket down and looked at him. ¡°Please forgive me for bothering the master this early in the morning,¡± she said.


    ¡°Come,¡± he said, and turned to leave. She followed him silently, and soon, she reached outside her room. She opened the door and walked in. She wanted to thank Adolphus and turned to look at him. But, to her surprise, he had already disappeared.


    Iris couldn¡¯t believe that she was in such a deep sleep. The couch was soft like a feather and the nket was warm. She never got to sleep in suchfort and it overwhelmed her heart.


    She went to bed and sat down for some time. She recalled that she had to assist the other female servants in the Crown Prince¡¯s personal chores. However, she had this slight fear of encountering those omega female servants. What if they hit her again?


    Wait! The sun still had not risen, so she could freshen up to take a bath beforeing to their notice. She left the room and went to the servants¡¯ washroom.


    An hourter, when she returned to her room, she found a chaotic situation around her.


    ¡°Iris, where were you? I searched for you everywhere,¡± Sarah said, with a panicked look on her face. ¡°Did you get beaten by the senior female servants? The Crown Prince summoned all of them and announced a death punishment for all of them,¡± she informed Iris.


    ¡°What?!¡± Iris was shocked to learn about that. Iris turned to leave when Sarah asked her toe with her. Iris went with her to the main courtyard, where every servant was present.


    Iris gasped for air upon reaching the courtyard. She saw Adolphus in the center while a servant was begging for his mercy. Iris went ahead, pushing the servants away who were standing silent.


    ¡°Your Royal Highness, we didn¡¯t beat Iris. We only wanted to teach her how an ideal servant must serve his master. His Royal Highness got into a misunderstanding. Please don¡¯t give us a death sentence,¡± the servant, who thest day had threatened Iris, pleaded with Adolphus.


    One of them saw Iris and walked up to her. ¡°Iris, please tell the Crown Prince that we did nothing to you,¡± she said, holding Iris¡¯ hands. She was terrified for a second. Iris wanted them to realize what they did to her was wrong. But seeing the tears in her eyes, Iris¡¯ heart melted.Original content from N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°There¡¯s no use in pleading with her. I am the one who makes decisions here. Anthony, did you not listen to me? Send them to prison. They will all be hung to death. The punishment isn¡¯t because they bullied a servant but because they forgot that I am the one whose rules are supreme,¡± Adolphus rified to all of them present in the courtyard.


    When Anthony gestured to the soldiers to drag them away, Iris stopped him. Adolphus looked at her, puzzled as to why she had attempted to intervene in that process.


    Iris got on her knees. ¡°Your Royal Highness, please forgive these servants this time. It is not good to take someone¡¯s life. They indeed tried to¡­¡±


    ¡°Do you want to die too?¡± Adolphus asked her. Iris paused and stopped blinking. ¡°I already said that it wasn¡¯t because they beat a servant. It is because they thought, in my manor, they could make decisions for someone. They tried to show that they were powerful enough to raise their voices against the servant, whom I had selected specifically to assist me. I don¡¯t need such servants.¡±


    Iris got tongue-tied upon hearing Adolphus¡¯ exnation.


    ¡°But Your Royal Highness, giving a death sentence to someone is too harsh for a punishment.¡± Iris, despite his warning, tried to convince him to take back his order.


    ¡°You should be d that I didn¡¯t give themand to beat all of them to their death.¡± Adolphus¡¯ words intimidated her. Was he the same Adolphus whom she had seen the previous night? He was gentle and caring. Then why did he suddenly turn into a ruthless Alpha, showing no mercy?


    Adolphus left the courtyard while Anthony ordered the soldiers to take away the servants who would be punished to death.


    ¡°The rest of you can get back to work,¡± Anthony said loudly.


    Iris stood up and asked Anthony to do something.


    ¡°I cannot do anything about this, Miss Iris,¡± Anthony said, and walked away.


    Iris decided to talk to Adolphus in private. She went to his room and found that the door was closed. She tried to push it but it didn¡¯t open.


    ¡°Did Master Adolphus lock it from the inside?¡± She murmured and sighed. She stepped back and looked around.


    She took a deep breath and said, ¡°Master Adolphus, I want to speak to you. Please allow me toe inside.¡±


    Adolphus, who was with Joshua, knitted his brows to hear her voice. Joshua looked at Adolphus with inquisitiveness.


    ¡°Ignore her,¡± Adolphus said, and handed a scroll to Joshua. They both again heard Iris.


    ¡°Master Adolphus, it started because of me. I also broke the rule by staying in the bathroom after the evening hours. Master Adolphus will punish me as well,¡± Iris said from outside.


    Joshua nced at Adolphus. ¡°I guess Master Adolphus should hear the servant. We can discuss itter,¡± Joshua opined.


    ¡°Bring her in,¡± Adolphus instructed Joshua. He sat in the chaise lounge while Joshua opened the door. Iris was surprised to see him and bowed. She bit her bottom lip because she thought that Adolphus was alone.


    ¡°I willeter,¡± Iris told Joshua.


    ¡°Come inside,¡± Adolphus said in his deep voice. Joshua gestured for her to walk in and gave her a tiny smile.

 Make you feel good

    Iris tightly clutched the edges of her dress when she saw a grim look on Adolphus¡¯ face.


    ¡°Are you going to speak?¡± Adolphus¡¯ intimidating voice fell on her ears. Iris looked at him and requested him to forgive those servants.


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°Because it is a harsh punishment. They are not supposed to die,¡± Iris proimed.


    Joshua looked at Iris and wondered how she could speak so casually with Adolphus. To him, it was also surprising that Adolphus let her speak in front of him. There was no one born to oppose his decision.


    ¡°Are you the Crown Prince?¡± Adolphus questioned Iris. She shook her head.


    ¡°I know that this problem arose because of me. I was the one who should not have grabbed the attention of His Royal Highness. They did that because Master Adolphus appointed me as his personal attendant when it was only two days for me in the pce. Anyone would get angry if the Crown Prince gave attention to a person like me,¡± Iris told him, exining the reason behind his wrong decision.


    Joshua slightly widened his eyes. He had no idea what was going on between a servant and the strongest Alpha. But it seemed that Adolphus had his eyes on this servant, which made the other female servants jealous of Iris.


    ¡°Are you questioning my decision? You think that I punished them solely because you were appointed by me and I ignored them?¡± Adolphus arched his eyebrows.


    ¡°Yes, Your Royal Highness,¡± Iris answered while fiddling with her fingers.


    ¡°No. You are wrong. They are being punished for punishing the person whom I appointed. They did wrong by taking thew into their own hands. This is my manor, so my rules work here. You can leave,¡± Adolphus stated. He was no longer interested in talking about that matter.


    ¡°Master Adolphus should not have saved mest night then. I also deserve punishment for staying out after 5 pm. If His Royal Highness cannot forgive them, then he must punish me as well,¡± Iris asserted.


    Joshua found Iris a fool. He didn¡¯t know why she was so adamant about saving those servants.


    ¡°Joshua, leave!¡± Adolphus ordered him.


    Joshua bowed and walked out, closing the door behind him. Iris gulped and wondered what kind of punishment Adolphus would give her. She kept her head down and heard the footsteps approaching her.


    Adolphus halted before her and lifted his hand. Iris tightly closed her eyes in fear, wondering if he was going to p her. But her illusion broke when his hand rested on one side of her neck.


    ¡°You love to talk in front of me. However, in your house, you lived like a timid cat,¡± Adolphus whispered. His fingers traced her neck, and soon those calloused fingers were under her chin.


    She opened her eyes and peered into his eyes. He was right. She was timid in front of her family, but in front of Adolphus, she was not. What could be the reason that she didn¡¯t even care that he was the Crown Prince?Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    ¡°Fine. I will punish you too. You will help me wash daily. You will prepare my clothes and do every sort of work which I give you. That¡¯s better, I feel,¡± Adolphus affirmed, and his thumb traced her bottom lip. Those plump, luscious lips that he wanted to taste.


    Iris bit her bottom lip and opened her mouth to refuse him.


    ¡°Master Adolphus, I cannot agree with that. Please modify your punishment,¡± Iris requested him. ¡°Also, I could get a bigger punishment than this. Please release those servants. I don¡¯t want the Crown Prince to kill all of them,¡± she said. This time, her voice was softer and gentler than before.


    ¡°Iris, you always forget that you are a servant who has no right to choose, nor can you negotiate with me,¡± Adolphus reminded her.


    Iris bit her bottom lip because she had not thought about that. Indeed, she had lost her freedom to him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t do that anymore,¡± Adolphus asked.


    Iris lifted her eyes to meet his gaze and asked him, ¡°What did I do?¡±


    ¡°Biting your lower lip when you fall in confusion,¡± Adolphus said.


    ¡°Oh, why?¡± Iris asked in her innocent voice.


    Adolphus ducked his head so that his lips came at the same level as Iris¡¯s. ¡°Because I may kiss you the next time you do it,¡± he asserted.


    Iris widened her eyes and the blush spread across her cheeks. How could he speak that way to her? Like a ripened tomato, her face had turned red. It made Adolphus smile in amusement.


    ¡°Be ready to get my kind of punishment, Iris.¡± His breath fanned against her lips. ¡°For you, I have different kinds of punishments, and I know you will like that too,¡± he said with a smirk.


    Iris didn¡¯t like those words, but why did they seem amusing to her? As if she wanted to know about the punishment that Adolphus would give her.


    ¡°May I know if Master Adolphus will forgive those servants if I get those different kinds of punishments?¡± She inquired. She was good at household chores, so she didn¡¯t have to worry about that. Even if he made her clean the entire pce, she would do that.


    Adolphus leaned closer to her and she glued herself to her ce. She forgot to breathe for a while as his cheek touched hers. ¡°Something that will make you feel good,¡± he whispered in her ear.


    Iris tilted her head when Adolphus leaned back and their eyes again met. ¡°How can punishment feel good? I am unable to understand His Royal Highness,¡± she murmured.


    ¡°Shall I show you?¡± Adolphus asked.


    Iris, being curious, nodded her head at him. Adolphus chuckled, wondering how she could be so naive.


    ¡°Next time, Iris. I am busy at the moment,¡± Adolphus replied, brushing the fringes away from her face.


    ¡°Are you ready for tonight?¡± He then asked her.


    ¡°Ready for?¡± She inquired.


    ¡°We have to go to a ball,¡± Adolphus reminded her.


    ¡°I remember, Master Adolphus. I shall take my leave. Thank you for listening to me,¡± Iris said and bowed. She left the chamber, and Joshua, who was outside the chamber, was surprised to see her alive.

 Forbidden Sorcery

    Joshua walked in and was curious to know about Iris-Adolphus¡¯s rtionship. ¡°It seems that the Alpha has a strange liking for the servant,¡± Joshua said.


    ¡°Her name is Iris, Joshua,¡± Adolphus corrected him, ¡°more precisely, you should pronounce her as Miss Iris.¡± Adolphus settled back on the tall chair and picked up the scroll.


    ¡°Clear my schedule for tomorrow. I will go myself and check the situation in Bryxton Town,¡± Adolphus told Joshua with a menacing expression.


    ¡°Yes, Your Royal Highness,¡± Joshua bowed, turning to leave when he came to a halt. ¡°Why is the Crown Prince so good to Miss Iris? If the King and the Queen find out about this, then the Crown Prince may be in danger. However, before that, Miss Iris will be thrown out,¡± he said.


    ¡°Why would anyone have a problem with Iris? I will handle it if such a situation arises,¡± Adolphus stated. His answer was vague, as he didn¡¯t tell Joshua why he was good to Iris.


    ¡°I have decided to visit the mortuary with you,¡± Adolphus said, and rose to his feet. He walked ahead while Joshua followed him. They arrived at the mortuary, where the physicians and the servants quickly aligned to greet him.


    ¡°I want to see the bodies that are retrieved,¡± Adolphus said.


    The Chief Physician, Bastian, came forward and asked the Crown Prince toe with him. They entered a room, where the two human bodies were put on different tforms. Bastian removed the white cloth from the face of the first one and let Adolphus see it.N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    The pale white body with purplish marks wasn¡¯t a pleasing sight at all. ¡°It appears to be a sorcery to me, Your Royal Highness,¡± Bastian answered. Joshua checked the second body and asked Adolphus to take a look at that too.


    Adolphus turned and saw the reddish brown mark on the neck of the body. ¡°Strange! This body has a different mark,¡± Joshua said, and looked at Adolphus.


    ¡°Witches have once again appeared. They are attacking humans to threaten us,¡± Bastian stated. His tone appeared full of worry.


    ¡°The body of the werewolf, who was killed, will soon be here, Your Royal Highness,¡± Joshua informed the Crown Prince. He carried a menacing expression on his face and continued to study the body before him.


    ¡°Crown Prince, don¡¯t touch it,¡± Joshua said as Adolphus extended his hand out to touch the reddish mark on the corpse lying before him.


    ¡°Nothing will happen,¡± Adolphus assured him, touching his two fingers to the marked spot. The marked region appeared to be colder than the rest of the body, and it seemed unusual to Adolphus.


    ¡°Did you find out about the sorcery done on it?¡± Joshua asked Bastian. He shook his head and refused.


    ¡°Revival,¡± Adolphus responded, pulling his hand back. Joshua nced at Adolphus in confusion.


    ¡°The witch used old, forbidden dark magic to revive herself. We need to find her before things slip out of our hands,¡± Adolphus opined. He tilted his head to look at Bastian and asked him if he found anything unusual in the two bodies.


    ¡°Except the strange marks, there¡¯s nothing, Your Royal Highness. Because of the forbidden sorcery, these bodies turned pale,¡± Bastian answered.


    Adolphus hummed and wiped his fingers with the handkerchief. ¡°Find out the families of these bodies. They must be worried,¡± Adolphus said, and told Joshua to do theirst rites if he was unable to find the families. Joshua bowed, and soon, they left the mortuary too.


    ¡°Your Royal Highness, if witches are performing sorcery, then it¡¯s not favorable to us. We still do not know where these witches are hiding,¡± Joshua said, with an anxious look.


    ¡°Maybe they are among humans. It¡¯s easy to hide among them,¡± Adolphus stated. They halted at their ces when they saw Nichi¡¯s daughter, Juvia, approaching them.


    ¡°How will the Crown Prince escape this?¡± Joshua whispered near Adolphus¡¯ ear. He narrowly gazed at him and decided to go in the opposite direction when Juvia stopped him.


    ¡°Crown Prince Adolphus!¡± Juvia pronounced in her soft voice. He turned to look at her and asked why she was in the pce.


    ¡°To give this lunch box to my father,¡± Juvia answered, and looked at the servant with her.


    ¡°Your Royal Highness, I baked some cookies for you along with apple pies. The Crown Prince¡¯s favorite fruit is apples, so I decided to make something delicious for him,¡± Juvia said, and took the box from the servant¡¯s hands. She presented it to Adolphus. However, he refused her.


    Adolphus took the box from her, and it delighted Juvia. Joshua was stunned because he thought that Adolphus would refuse to ept that.


    ¡°Sadly, I don¡¯t like apples anymore. So, these pies will go to waste. As for the cookies, I stopped eating them too,¡± Adolphus said, and stopped a female servant.


    ¡°Take this,¡± Adolphus told her.


    Juvia felt bad when Adolphus handed the box to a servant. She had prepared them with so much love. However, she kept a smile on her face, not wanting Adolphus to see that she was hurt.


    ¡°If the daughter of the Chief Council Head has nothing more to say, then she can leave,¡± Adolphus stated. ¡°Joshua will take you to your dear father.¡±


    Joshua was surprised to learn that and agreed to the Crown Prince¡¯s demand.


    ¡°Yes, Your Royal Highness,¡± Juvia said, and left with Joshua.


    Adolphus turned and saw Iris, who was gazing at him. She averted her gaze and walked away while carrying the heavy basket full of clothes to the washhouse.


    ¡°Why did I suddenly feel that she was upset with me?¡± Adolphus mumbled and decided to follow her.


    Iris went to the washhouse and washed the linen shirts of the Crown Prince. ¡°Why does he have to hurt thatdy? He indeed doesn¡¯t possess apassionate heart,¡± she mumbled and wrung the shirts into the water. She put those shirts into a clean wooden bucket and stood up.


    ¡°Ahh!¡± She was intimidated by the sudden presence of Adolphus before her. ¡°What is the Crown Prince doing here?¡± She inquired while resting her hand on her chest. She was scared as he appeared suddenly before her.


    ¡°Why did you make that face earlier?¡± Adolphus asked.


    ¡°What face?¡± Iris confusedly nced at him.


    ¡°As if you were upset with me,¡± Adolphus said.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t make any faces,¡± Iris answered. ¡°What is the Crown Prince doing in the washhouse? If someone sees him, then it will not be good,¡± Iris affirmed.


    ¡°I locked it from the inside,¡± Adolphus said.


    ¡°What?¡± Iris pushed him away, once again forgetting that he was the Crown Prince. She ran to the door, opened it, and walked out.


    Adolphus chuckled, and he decided to go after her.

 His lips met her Skin

    Iris picked up the wet white linen shirt from inside the basket and shook it out to remove any water if any was present in it. She got on her toes and draped the shirt on the clothesline. She did the same with the other shirts.


    ¡°Why did Master Adolphus close the washhouse from inside when he knew that I was also present there? Was he talking about that kind of punishment where he would put me in danger?¡± She mumbled and bent down to pick up another shirt. She stood straight and hung thest shirt on the clothesline before clipping its ends so that it would not fall with the breeze.


    She put the sleeves of her dress down and picked up the bucket to go back to the washhouse when her forehead hit a solid mass. She lifted her eyes and again saw Adolphus in front of her.


    ¡°Did I ask you to leave?¡± He asked.


    ¡°Was I supposed to ask the Crown Prince? I know his tactics. He wants to punish me. That¡¯s why he is ying that way,¡± Iris stated as she walked past him.


    Adolphus was bewildered to hear her statement. What tactics did he use? Why would he want to punish her? He went behind her and asked her about the same.


    Iris put the bucket on the floor and turned to look at him. ¡°Your Royal Highness, if youe to the washhouse and then lock it from inside, then surely, I will be punished. The Crown Prince said earlier that he had loads of work and now, he is wasting his time here,¡± she stated.


    Adolphus clicked his tongue on the roof of his mouth and amusedly gazed at her.


    ¡°Iris, you said that it was my tactic to punish you. I am unable to understand you,¡± Adolphus said. His boots tapped against the floor as he advanced toward her.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t His Royal Highness say earlier that he would punish me since he forgave those servants? So, I must remain careful,¡± Iris opined and gazed at him with her doe eyes.


    Adolphusughed at her. Iris decided to run away before Anthony would scold her. She ran across him when he caught her arm, pulling her toward him. ¡°Do we have to y like kids, Kittie?¡± Adolphus asked her as his grip around her small waist tightened.


    ¡°Your Royal Highness, please let me go. What if someone sees us? Also, this is the washhouse. A royal cannot stop here,¡± Iris stated.


    ¡°In which rule book is it mentioned that royals can¡¯t enter the washhouse?¡± Adolphus inquired. ¡°I told everyone not toe near the washhouse,¡± he asserted.


    ¡°Why?¡± Iris knitted her brows together.


    ¡°Because you said you didn¡¯t want anyone to see us together,¡± Adolphus answered. ¡°Now, let¡¯s return to the question which I asked you earlier. Why did you make a face at me? Was it because I was conversing with a woman other than you?¡± He asked.


    Iris scrunched her nose as she could not get him. Why would she make a face if he talked with another woman?


    ¡°His Royal Highness cannot hurt anyone¡¯s feelings. Thatdy gave the present to His Royal Highness and he handed the box to the servant,¡± Iris exined to him.


    ¡°Thatdy looked so upset. I can understand that it took her hours to prepare all those pies and cookies for the Crown Prince,¡± Iris stated. ¡°Forgive me for making a face. I didn¡¯t know that the Crown Prince noticed even the smallest things around him,¡± she asserted.


    ¡°Hmm. That was a good lecture. That woman likes me, so I try to keep her away from me,¡± Adolphus said.


    ¡°Oh.¡± Iris smiled, and Adolphus asked the reason behind her smile.


    ¡°Master Adolphus can marry her then,¡± Iris stated.


    ¡°What?¡± He snickered. ¡°Do not ever say that. You are a special person to me, so I won¡¯t be angry at you,¡± he asserted.


    Iris wondered if she had said something wrong. But more than that, she was confused to hear that Adolphus called her a ¡®special person¡¯.


    ¡°Will Master Adolphus let me go?¡± She requested.


    ¡°What if you ran away again?¡± Adolphus queried.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want anyone to say that a servant is seducing the Crown Prince,¡± she said without hesitating.


    ¡°Did anyone say that?¡± Adolphus asked.


    Iris shook her head and refused. ¡°But Butler Anthony may be enraged if he discovers-¡± she paused when Adolphus ced his finger on her lips. In a swift motion, he dragged her to the small space at the right end of the washhouse.


    Iris hid her face in his chest as he put his hand on her head. Their bodies pressed against each other, and something weird happened in Adolphus¡¯s body. He had never felt this way. Even when he turned into a werewolf, he didn¡¯t get this kind of sexual arousal. Since he never got the scent of his mate, he never experienced that.


    However, at present, in that position, he immediately found his entire body was in the heat.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    ¡°I forgot to pick the buckets,¡± they both heard the voice of a female servant.


    Iris looked up as she felt the heat radiating from Adolphus¡¯ body and found his emerald green eyes had changed color. Adolphus rested his hand beside her on the wall, and his other hand rested on the side of her neck.


    Iris wondered what was happening to Adolphus, and it intimidated her. Was he getting sick or something? She peeked out of the wall and saw the female servant had gone out. She quickly went out of the wall and went towards the door to check. No one was around.


    ¡°Master Adolphus, no one is here. You should,¡± she paused when the door closed, and with the blink of an eye, she was pinned to the door behind her, ¡°master Adolphus,¡± she murmured, with a puzzling expression.


    ¡°Iris, what did you do to me?¡± Adolphus questioned her.


    ¡°Did I do something?¡± She innocently asked.


    Adolphus decided not to tell her. She might think he was a pe*vert, who thought the other way about her. Only he knew what she did to him.


    ¡°Close your eyes, Kittie,¡± Adolphus urged.


    ¡°W-why?¡± Iris asked.


    ¡°Just close them,¡± he said. Irisplied with hismand when she felt his hot breath on the crook of her neck.


    ¡°M-mast-master,¡± she stuttered, and pursed her lips together when his lips met her skin. Firecrackers exploded in her head as he kissed her skin. It was only a soft brush of his lips on her smooth skin, yet her entire body shuddered.


    He let her go and whispered in her ear, ¡°This is your punishment, Iris.¡±

 Penetrating

    Iris opened her eyes gradually and narrowly gazed at him, who had his face still buried in the crook of her neck. She brought her hands to his chest and pushed him away.


    ¡°I need to leave,¡± she said in a low voice and quickly stepped out of the washhouse. Adolphus walked out after her and marched straight to his manor. He asked the servant to fill the bathtub with cold water. She immediatelyplied with hismand.


    ¡°Your Royal Highness, the bathhouse is ready,¡± the female servant informed him.


    ¡°You are dismissed,¡± Adolphus said, and walked into the bathhouse. He undressed and got into the cold water. His nostrils red as his entire mind was filled with Iris¡¯ thoughts. What would it feel like to kiss her? What if she kissed him? How he would groan in pleasure just at her one single touch. How he would make her cry at his name.Original content from N?velDrama.Org.


    Usually, the men around him had experienced their first heat at theing of age, and they could get the scents of their mates. His cousins and Joshua have yet to discover their mates. But they were not cursed like him. They would feel attracted to women, unlike him.


    Adolphus knew, since the day their eyes met, that something clicked in his mind. He asked Anthony to find Iris and take her to the pce. But he didn¡¯t know that he would feel this way for her.


    Adolphus moved down into the water and then came out, after taking a dip. His hands moved on the top of his head, and the excess water from his hair was removed.


    He stayed in the bathtub for an hour beforeing out of it. He picked up the silky white robe and covered his body with it. After tying the knot, he went to the main room and settled on the chaise.


    ¡°Your Royal Highness, your clothes are here.¡± Iris¡¯ voice fell into his ears, and he lifted his eyes to look at her. Why did she have toe near him when his desires for her still hadn¡¯t stopped?


    ¡°Put them there,¡± he said. Iris did what he told her to. Without meeting her gaze with his, she ced his clothes on the top of the table, which was covered with the table cloth.


    Iris turned to leave, but something stopped her. She wanted to ask him why he did that. ¡°Master Adolphus, I am not that type of woman,¡± she said while fiddling with her fingers. She felt his prating gaze on her and she realized that words weren¡¯ting out of her mouth.


    Adolphus rified to her, ¡°I have no intention of seeing you as the type of woman you just referred to.¡± ¡°You asked me to forgive those ves, and I did. However, you asked me to punish you. ¡°I only gave you a taste of the punishment I intend to administer to you.¡± He didn¡¯t want to keep her in the dark anymore.


    ¡°That¡¯s not punishment. That¡¯s harassment,¡± Iris pronounced.


    ¡°What? Harassment?¡± Adolphus didn¡¯t like the interpretation she made.


    ¡°Yes, Master Adolphus. If it is done against a person¡¯s wish, then it¡¯s harassment,¡± she asserted.


    ¡°Do you have any idea what you are saying? You are telling me that I harassed you. I asked you to close your eyes and you did. I stopped myself from not doing anything that I should not do to you. Human, your mouth never opened when you are in your house. Now, in front of me, you dare to speak this way. Don¡¯t make me send you to the ce from where you havee.¡± Adolphus¡¯ anger burst at her. Iris was the person he would never be angry with but her usation made him mad.


    He was burning on fire because of her. His wolf wanted to im her, but he didn¡¯t let himself react that way. He also knew that he could not do anything to her just because he was aroused. To satisfy his needs, he didn¡¯t want to force any woman to have intercourse with him. He knew what was right and what was wrong.


    ¡°A ve doesn¡¯t even have any right to speak. I allowed you to speak. That doesn¡¯t mean you can spat nonsense at me. I forgave the servants who harassed you at your humble request. I am not the type to take my decisions back. For you, I took the riskst night. Just leave my sight! Come before me and I will show you what a harasser does,¡± Adolphus shouted at her and threatened her not to even appear before him.


    Iris jolted in fear to hear his loud voice. Tears fell from her eyes and she left without bowing at him.


    Anthony found Iris crying, and before he could ask her, she ran away.


    ¡°What happened?¡± He mumbled and scrunched his brows.


    ¡°Anthony! Anthony!¡± He heard Adolphus shouting for him and rushed in.


    ¡°Yes, My Master,¡± Anthony said.


    ¡°Find out about Iris Vinsant¡¯s family,¡± Adolphus said.


    ¡°Pardon me?¡± Anthony was surprised to hear Adolphus¡¯ request.


    ¡°Just do what I told you. If you fail to find them, you know what the punishment would be,¡± Adolphus sternly said.


    ¡°Yes, Your Royal Highness. I will find Miss Vinsant¡¯s family,¡± Anthony assured him. Adolphus dismissed him and stood up to change his clothes. After getting changed, he settled on the mattress of the bed.


    Iris¡¯ terrified face kept on shing in front of her. He should not have gotten angry at her. Now, he felt despondent. He cursed himself and called in a servant.


    ¡°Call Iris here,¡± Adolphus told the servant. She left to bring her.


    ¡°She must be terrified of me. I would exin to her what I felt as my wolf took dominance over me,¡± he stated. He got down from bed and went to the living room where Iris would meet him.


    Iris was crying in her small room. No matter how much she tried to stop herself from crying, she could not. She used to get scolded at her house, but she never once felt this down. Adolphus¡¯ words pierced through her heart and hurt her badly.


    She stopped weeping upon hearing the knock on the door. She wiped the tears from her eyes and cheeks. Getting off the bed, she walked to the door and opened it.


    ¡°The Crown Prince has asked for your presence,¡± the servant told her. Iris got scared to hear her. But in her current state, she could not even deny Adolphus¡¯mand. She walked with her to see him.

 Want to do it willingly

    Adolphus motioned his hand in the air, gesturing for the servant to leave. He saw Iris¡¯ nose and cheeks were red because she cried profusely after he raised his voice at her.


    ¡°Take a seat,¡± Adolphus said.


    Iris stepped up and sat on the vintage-style sofa chair on the left of the couch. Adolphus picked up the jar and filled the ss with water. He rose to his feet and handed it to Iris. She first refused, but on his insistence, she took the water ss from him.


    However, she didn¡¯t drink water from it. Adolphus told her to drink the water. Iris brought the ss to her lips and drank the water. She put it down on the table before her.


    ¡°Why did the Master call me? Does he want me to strip for him? As a ve, I must do that, right? Else, I may lose my life,¡± Iris stated. It amused Adolphus that she wasn¡¯t a bit scared of him. Also, it irked him that she again took the wrong meaning of his words.


    ¡°If I have to strip any woman, then it will never be you,¡± Adolphus pronounced, ¡°unless you want to do it willingly for me.¡±


    Iris lifted her eyelids, and their eyes met for a brief moment.


    ¡°On the very first day, I have cleared one thing to you: Look at me while I am talking to you,¡± Adolphus reminded her.


    ¡°ves cannot look into their master¡¯s eyes,¡± Iris firmly said. She didn¡¯t fear him anymore. If he killed her, it would be better because she didn¡¯t need to have such a tough life. At least she would be free in the afterlife.


    ¡°And they can move their tongues sharply, right?¡± Adolphus questioned her. ¡°I do not know why I am so patient with you. If there had been any other person in your ce, then it would have been the end of that person,¡± he stated.


    Iris stated, ¡°Master Adolphus can kill me for talking back to him.¡±


    Adolphus chuckled and walked up to her. He pulled her up while his calloused fingers rested under her chin. He slightly raised it and made her look into his eyes.


    ¡°Did you ever talk this way in front of your family?¡± He inquired.


    ¡°Why does Master Adolphus want to know that?¡± Instead of answering, she asked a question of him.


    ¡°Because it¡¯s strange that you don¡¯t fear me. I am the Alpha of Arcaria Kingdom. People tremble upon hearing my name, let alone speaking to me or looking at me. While you do the opposite. Since the very first day, you have been very different toward me. That made my interest grow in you,¡± Adolphus said. His voice had turned calmer and gentler. He wasn¡¯t angry at her anymore.


    ¡°I don¡¯t even nce at women. Do you think Ick women¡¯s attention? For some reason, I got attracted to you in the clothing washhouse,¡± he stated. His eyes lingered all over her face, trying to read every single expression of hers.


    Iris blinked and sniffled because of the intense weeping.


    ¡°I never apologized to anyone in my life because I never made mistakes. However, I would like to apologize to you. Forgive me for making you feel that way.¡± Adolphus let go of her chin and stepped back.


    ¡°Forgive me, for saying those words. I must be out of my mind. I will be careful of my words from now on,¡± Iris said, and bowed.


    ¡°I am a werewolf, Iris. Unlike humans, I get easily aroused. It happened to me when I was with you. Standing close to you, I did something strange to my mind and my body,¡± Adolphus exined to her the reason behind the act he did.


    ¡°As you know that I am cursed and can¡¯t get the scent, so I never felt my mate¡¯s presence. I don¡¯t even feel attracted to other females. However, for some reason, you broke that wall inside me. I never experienced this,¡± he stated.


    Iris felt guilty for talking that way to Adolphus. He didn¡¯t harass her. It was she who was scared that he would do something more. She again apologized to him and told him that she would stay away from him.


    ¡°Why would you stay away?¡± Adolphus inquired.


    ¡°So that Master Adolphus will not feel that way anymore,¡± she stated. ¡°Also, earlier, he said that he didn¡¯t want to see me. He told me that he didn¡¯t want to see my face,¡± she reminded him.


    ¡°It won¡¯t happen again. Don¡¯t take my words to heart. I was furious when you said that I harassed you. I can¡¯t even imagine doing anything odd with you,¡± Adolphus said, with a concerned voice.


    ¡°I am going for lunch with my family. You don¡¯t need to follow me today,¡± Adolphus said.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    ¡°Yes, Master Adolphus,¡± Iris said. ¡°Forgive me for arguing with His Royal Highness. I must know my ce,¡± she said while being embarrassed.


    ¡°Let¡¯s forget about that. I noticed that I can¡¯t stay angry with you for more than five minutes. You are special to me, Iris,¡± Adolphus said and patted her head. She looked at him with her doe eyes and realized that she made a mistake by calling him a harasser. He was a great master, who gave so much care to her during these few days in the pce.


    ¡°Your Royal Highness, I sincerely apologized to you for my insolent behavior. My words must have hurt my master. I can rectify my mistake by working more,¡± Iris stated.


    Adolphus ended upughing. Iris has this amusing charm that he could not stop admiring her.


    He cupped her tiny round face in hisrge hands and leaned down. He kissed her cheek and looked into her eyes again. Iris gaped at him in astonishment.


    ¡°How about you rectify your mistake by doing something else?¡± Adolphus asked and raised his eyebrow.


    ¡°What do I need to do?¡± She inquired.


    ¡°I will tell youter. For now, go and have lunch with the other servants. I will see you in the evening,¡± Adolphus stated. Iris nodded her head. She bowed and then walked away.


    Adolphus smiled and left for the hall where his family was waiting for him for lunch.

 Groaned

    Queen Lucia dabbed the napkin on her lips and put it down on the table. Everyone has finished their lunch. Two servants started to clean the table while everyone remained seated on their respective chairs.


    ¡°Today Adolphus didn¡¯t bring the handmaiden,¡± Lucia said, grabbing everyone¡¯s attention to it.


    ¡°Mother said that humans aren¡¯t allowed here, so I decided not to bring her here anymore,¡± Adolphus stated.


    ¡°At today¡¯s ball, many potential youngdies wille. Choose one among them and we will proceed to your marriage,¡± Lucia told him.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think that I will get interested in anyone, Mother,¡± Adolphus said. Radulf chuckled upon hearing him and asked him not to be ignorant anymore.Original content from N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°I think the Crown Prince needs to give up on his position if he doesn¡¯t marry soon,¡± Radulf said and looked at Xavier. ¡°The King knows what the people in the Kingdom talk about the Crown Prince. A Luna is a must for the Alpha to lead every pack in the Kingdom,¡± he added.


    ¡°Even without Luna, I have always protected everyone,¡± Adolphus argued. ¡°Father, Mother, I do hope that at today¡¯s ball I will find someone.¡±


    ¡°Did you try to talk with Juvia once?¡± Lucia questioned her son.


    ¡°I have talked to her many times. However, my wolf never gets excited about seeing her,¡± Adolphus stated, and nced at Radulf. ¡°Why don¡¯t you marry her?¡± He asked while arching his brow.


    ¡°I have someone destined for me, Adolphus. Maybe Sebastian or Edon can marry her,¡± Radulf dodged Adolphus¡¯ question easily. Adolphus was well aware of Radulf¡¯s behavior. He had no one. He would just sleep with everyone and have fun. What a kind of man he was!


    King Xavier finally said, ¡°It¡¯s not necessary for Adolphus to marry so early if he is unable to find a suitable woman for him.¡± ¡°Among werewolves, choosing the right partner is important. Since Adolphus is the future Alpha, then Luna must be chosen wisely,¡± he proimed.


    Adolphus was surprised to hear his father¡¯s decision. He didn¡¯t know that Xavier would support him and tell him not to marry early just for the sake of others.


    ¡°Father, thank you for understanding me. I am searching for the cure to my curse. However, before that, I need to find out about the cause of mysterious deaths in the Kingdom,¡± Adolphus informed them.


    ¡°If Brother Adolphus wants, then I can help him,¡± Edon, the youngest prince among them, said.


    ¡°Are the witches alive again?¡± Xavier¡¯s second brother, Damien, asked.


    ¡°For now, the traces we found only show that sorcery has been done. It means dark magic is being used. Radulf, why don¡¯t you join me and Edon tomorrow? Maybe your sharp brain will be useful for us in tomorrow¡¯s search,¡± Adolphus opined. Radulf agreed to apany him.


    ¡°The Crown Prince shall remain careful of the witches. Last time, his life was in danger,¡± Lucia worriedly said.


    ¡°As the future Alpha, it¡¯s my duty to end the worries of my people. Thest time mistake will not be repeated any more, Mother. I was young and naive at that time. However, if I had run away without taking hold of the moon crystal, then the witch could have used it against us,¡± Adolphus affirmed, and he recalled the night when he got the curse.


    ¡°We all trust Adolphus¡¯ decision,¡± Xavier stated, and told him to take both of his brothers with him. Sebastian, seeing his brothers going with Adolphus, couldn¡¯t stop himself and asked him to let him apany him as well.


    ¡°Sure,¡± Adolphus replied, furrowing his brows.


    ~~~~~~


    The senior omega female servant came to Iris to apologize to her and also thank her for saving so many servants. Iris was happy that Adolphus didn¡¯t kill them and acknowledged her request.


    She folded the shirts, which she had washed earlier and then ironed using the ss smoother. It took her an hour to iron all the white shirts. cing them in a bamboo basket, she went to the dressing room of the Crown Prince to put on those clothes.


    She opened the cupboard and ced the ironed shirts inside. She closed the cupboard and turned to leave when her eyes fell on Adolphus, who had just arrived.


    She put her head down and bowed. She stepped forward to leave when Adolphus asked her to undress him.


    Iris nced at him with a shocked expression.


    ¡°You agreed to do my every work,¡± Adolphus reminded her. She walked up to him and went behind him. She lifted her body on her toes and reached her hands to the hooks of therge royal blue cloak that he always wore.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t His Royal Highness supposed to wear this dress for the evening?¡± Iris enquired about him.


    ¡°I will wear something else,¡± Adolphus answered her. ¡°Did you eat well?¡± He asked and tilted his head to gaze at her.


    ¡°I did, Master Adolphus,¡± Iris replied, and folded the cloak. She put it on the table and now she was in front of him. After that, she unbuttoned the surcoat and gently removed it from his body.


    She gulped to see the shirt that fit him perfectly. She could see his muscr body even though the shirt wasn¡¯t removed. Slowly, she unbuttoned the shirt and her fingers brushed against his hot skin.


    ¡°Iris,¡± Adolphus groaned. However, she didn¡¯t dare look into his eyes.


    His hand caught her wrist midway, and she finally peered at him. She felt how warm his hand was, as if he would burn her with his body heat.


    Adolphus thought about sending Iris away as he was again losing his senses.


    ¡°You should leave,¡± he told her. Iris was delighted to hear this and lowered her hands. She bowed and quickly left the dressing room.


    ¡°It¡¯s all because I stood too close to her. My body is going against my will and I cannot let it happen,¡± he mumbled and yanked the shirt off his arms. He didn¡¯t remove the trousers and went to his main chamber to take a rest for a while.

 The Ball (Part 1)

    Anthony gave a piece of paper that was folded vertically to Adolphus in the evening. ¡°Your Royal Highness, I have found out about Miss Iris¡¯ family,¡± Anthony informed him, while keeping his tone as polite as possible.


    Adolphus went to the study desk and put the paper inside his personal diary.


    ¡°Your Royal Highness, Miss Iris¡¯ family is searching for her. A missingint had been filed about her.¡± Anthony wanted Adolphus to remove Iris from the position of his personal attendant. ¡°I think that Miss Iris should return to her home,¡± he proimed.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t ask for your opinion, Anthony,¡± Adolphus answered, and closed the diary. He didn¡¯t want a third person to tell him what he should do with Iris.


    ¡°Forgive me, Your Royal Highness.¡± Anthony lowered his eyes and apologized. ¡°However, I want the betterment of His Royal Highness. If he keeps himself entangled with a human, then things may go wrong.¡± Despite Adolphus¡¯ refusal to hear his opinion, Anthony told him what he truly felt.


    Adolphus turned to look at Anthony and walked up to him. He ced his hand on Anthony¡¯s shoulder and pressed it with fierce force. Anthony clenched his fists and his brows flinched in pain.


    ¡°I already said that I don¡¯t want to hear your opinion on this matter,¡± Adolphus rified once again, to make sure that Anthony would not repeat the same mistake twice. He let go of his grip on Anthony¡¯s shoulder. ¡°You have been with me for more than twenty years. That¡¯s why I am lenient towards you,¡± he stated.


    ¡°I understand, Your Royal Highness,¡± Anthony said.


    ¡°Did you give the dress to Iris?¡± Adolphus asked and went to the oval-shaped mirror and looked at his reflection in it.


    ¡°I have already given the dress to Miss Iris,¡± Anthony answered. Adolphus ran his fingers through his raven hair and left for the main pce hall, where the ball was organized.


    King Xavier and Queen Lucia entered the ballroom, and the people present there weed them. They sat on the throne after giving a wave to the people in the ballroom on a high-rising tform. Lucia asked her husband why he let Adolphus wait for his mate.


    ¡°We all know that because of the curse, it¡¯s difficult for him to track his mate. However, I cannot let him marry any random woman that we decide on or find for him. For an Alpha, his Luna is everything, and it¡¯s difficult for him to find the perfect mate when he can¡¯t get the scent of her. I don¡¯t want him to have any trouble in the future,¡± Xavier told his wife. Lucia understood the intention of her husband.


    ¡°Then, how will he find his mate, Your Majesty? Adolphus cannot stay single his whole life,¡± Lucia worriedly said.


    ¡°The Moon Goddess has made pairs of werewolves. She must have thought something about Adolphus as well. Whoever he falls in love with will be considered his other half. However, Adolphus may find the cure before that,¡± Xavier said. He turned silent when Nichi came to greet the King and the Queen with his wife and daughter.


    They left when Xavier continued, ¡°Love will be the answer, Lucia. His wolf is still alive. Today¡¯s ball has a specific purpose in my eyes, My Queen.¡±


    Lucia nodded her head and realized how foolishly she was pressuring her son into a marriage. She found the other princes had arrived, but only Adolphus waste. The courtiers had alsoe with their respective families. People were drinking, talking, and smiling at each other.


    Lucia¡¯s eyesnded on Iris, whom she had appointed to serve the drinks in the ballroom. She didn¡¯t want her to enter the ballroom in the first ce, but when she found out that Adolphus had asked her toe, she decided to let it go.


    However, she didn¡¯t want her son to be angry at her, so she decided to appoint Iris as the servant in service to serve drinks along with many female servants.


    King Xavier was busy conversing with his courtiers while Lucia called her personal servant, Laviana. ¡°Keep an eye on the Crown Prince. Don¡¯t let him see Iris. I don¡¯t want him to create trouble for me by involving himself with a human,¡± she instructed Laviana.


    ¡°Yes, Your Majesty.¡± Laviana acknowledged themand of the Queen and walked away to keep her eyes on Iris.


    Iris arranged the wine sses on the tray and filled them with the wine before lifting the tray. She came to the ballroom and served the guests, along with hundreds of other female servants.


    The grand ballroom wasvishly decorated and painted in gold. Large white curtains were wrapped around the pirs, while arge golden chandelier was hanging in the center. For Iris, it was no less than a dream.N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    She used to hear from her stepsister how the noble families arranged the balls. She had always imagined what a ballroom used to look like, and her dream came true today.


    The sses soon disappeared from the tray as she returned to get more sses.


    ¡°There are so many people in the ballroom,¡± Iris said to the young man in his early twenties, who was also one of the servers. Usually, she would not speak to people around her, but at the present moment, she, for the first time, talked with a man other than Adolphus.


    ¡°All the packs havee to attend the ball,¡± Escar, the man in his early twenties, replied. He picked up the tray with cupcakes on it.


    ¡°Did the humans join them too?¡± Iris asked him curiously.


    ¡°I think so, but I am not sure,¡± Escar answered. They both entered the ballroom again. ¡°Are you new here? I never saw you before?¡± He waited for Iris¡¯ response.


    ¡°Yes. I joined a few days ago,¡± Iris replied. However, she refrained from telling him that she had been appointed as the personal attendant of the Crown Prince.


    They both stopped upon hearing that Adolphus had entered the ballroom. Iris looked towards the entrance, but she was so far from Adolphus that she could not even see him.


    Escar had gone ahead while she stayed behind as one of the gentlemen asked her for the wine. She walked to them and handed the sses carefully.


    Iris heard one of them. ¡°The youngdies will do their best to get into the eyes of the Crown Prince.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t think so. No one knows the Crown Prince¡¯s taste in women. Nichi¡¯s daughter tried to capture his heart, but could not till now,¡± the man standing on the left said.


    ¡°Joshua might know. He is not only our Alpha¡¯s protector, but also a close friend. However, he hardly tells us anything about Adolphus. I do hope that tonight, he tells us what¡¯s going on with the future Alpha,¡± the third one stated.


    Iris listened to each one of them and wondered why Adolphus did not marry, even if he was cursed. She walked ahead while keeping the tray in her hand.


    She saw Adolphus was near the King and the Queen, along with other family members, and was smiling along with them.


    She heard the youngdies who were drooling and dying for the gaze of Adolphus. It made her smile. She realized, in all those years that she spent inside the four walls of her house, that she never once got to feel like that woman. She used to hear only from her stepsister who had a crush on a nobleman in the town.


    But in her life, there was no such thing. She realised that she was also attracted to him while gazing in his direction. They had small intimate moments together, but she would not deny that being a ve, her master tried to get close to her. But she also found out that Adolphus was very lenient with her.


    ¡°What am I even thinking?¡± She mumbled and shook her head. She turned and went to the other side, as a man called her.

 The Ball (Part 2)

    Adolphus wandered his eyes around the grand hall. He wanted Iris to be around him, but she could not be seen. He even asked Anthony about the same, but even he had no idea. He was pissed off that Iris didn¡¯t follow hismand.


    His emerald green eyes scanned every corner of the hall, but among so many people, he could not even find her. He grasped the gold wine ss and sipped the wine.


    ¡°Find Iris,¡± Adolphus told Anthony in a low voice. Anthony bowed and walked away.


    Adolphus faked a smile upon hearing the pack leaders and continued to act like he was enjoying all this.


    The ball would start soon and everyone had their eyes on Adolphus, whom he would ask for the dance. A melodious tone of music had started and all of the eyes fell on the King and the Queen.


    Xavier grasped the hand of his Queen, Lucia, and stepped down the stairs with her. Thus, the King started the evening¡¯s ball and then his brothers joined them, along with their respective wives.


    Nichi nced at his daughter, Juvia, who went to Adolphus and greeted him. ¡°The Crown Prince shall join them with me,¡± Juvia said, with a bright smile on her lips.


    Adolphus saw the curious gaze of the courtiers on him. However, he refused her. ¡°Forgive me, Miss Juvia, but I am not willing to dance,¡± Adolphus politely refused. He tilted his head to look at Edon, who came forward and asked Juvia for the dance.


    Nichi, who was standing a meter away from them, noticed that. He didn¡¯t like that Adolphus refused to dance with his daughter. No matter how much effort he tried to make, Adolphus tried not to be close to Juvia.


    Juvia could not refuse the prince and also hide the embarrassment that she received from Adolphus. She wanted to forget it and also did not want people to gossip about it.


    Anthony returned to Adolphus and whispered in his hair about Iris. Adolphus once again scanned the hall with his eyes and looked in the direction that Anthony mentioned.


    Adolphus scrunched his brows as he found Iris was serving the wine to the guests.


    ¡°Your Royal Highness, the Queen has appointed Miss Iris for this duty,¡± Anthony whispered near Adolphus¡¯ ear. He continued to stare at Iris and he got mesmerized.


    As the tray emptied, Iris stood near the wall and was tip-toeing to see the dance. Adolphus was drawn to her by the look of curiosity on her face.


    He wondered if she had ever danced with anyone. If not, then it would be his pleasure to dance with her. He would be her first partner in dance, and the mere thought of it made Adolphus smile.


    The ballroom was soon filled with more couples as more appeared on the dance floor. Adolphus gradually walked to Iris, ignoring everyone around him. The guests greeted him, but his focus waspletely on Iris.


    Iris went to the small room after a while to put the tray down. Almost every guest was served. The faint piano music could still be heard. Iris¡¯ feet moved on the floor, and she swirled to put the tray on the table.


    However, her foot twisted before she couldplete one swirl. She almost fell, but a strong arm wrapped around her waist and prevented her from falling. She widened her eyes and saw that it was someone from royalty or nobility.


    Immediately, she stepped back while holding the tray tightly around her chest and bowed. ¡°Thank you,¡± she said, ¡°Sir,¡± unable to understand what to address him.


    Radulf looked at her in amusement. Did she not know he was the prince? He decided not to reveal his identity and said, ¡°I wanted a ss of wine.¡± He looked around and found the other servants were not around.


    Iris brought a ss of wine for Radulf and handed it to him. She smiled at him, unbeknownst to her that Adolphus¡¯ cold pair of eyes were focused on her. Radulf thanked her and sipped the wine.Original content from N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°You love to dance?¡± Radulf asked her.


    ¡°I do,¡± Iris replied, keeping a tiny smile on her lips. She bit her bottom lip, cursing herself internally because this mysterious man saw her dancing.


    Adolphus clenched his fists, seeing the way Iris smiled at Radulf. He wanted to take Radulf¡¯s eyes off her to gaze at his woman.


    Wait! Did he just think of Iris as ¡®his woman?¡¯


    He left in anger because if he walked in, then things would have turned dangerous for both Radulf and Iris. As the Crown Prince, the Future Alpha, he could not create any scene which would attract unwanted attention. Iris could have gotten harmed by all that. So, Adolphus gulped his anger and silently left the ce.


    ¡°Thank you, Miss Iris, for this wine,¡± Radulf said with a faint smile on his lips and left her sight. Iris wondered how Radulf found out her name.


    ¡°Iris, what are you doing here?¡± She suddenly heard the voice of a fellow female servant. ¡°Come, we have to prepare for the feast.¡± Iris lifted her dress a little and went with the female servant.


    She went to the hall adjacent to the ballroom, whererge tables and chairs were ced around them. At the front, the tables for the royalty could be seen, where the servants had started to put the dishes on the tables.


    Once they finished setting the tables, the chief head of servants, Martha, told all of them to stand a foot behind the chairs.


    Iris went to the high-rising tform where the Crown Prince¡¯s chair was ced. She stood behind the chair, her right hand rested on her left hand, and she rested them on her belly. She lowered her head and listened to Martha¡¯s instructions.


    After an hour, therge mahogany doors of the hall opened. King Xavier entered with Queen Lucia, followed by the King¡¯s younger brothers and the princes. The courtiers and the other guests followed after them.


    Iris wanted to lift her head, but fearing the King and the Queen, she put her head down. Xavier took a seat with his Queen. The royals had taken their seats, but Adolphus was not present. She wondered what could be the reason behind it. She finally lifted her head to look around when her eyes fell on Radulf, the mysterious man who saved her.


    ¡®He is the Prince?!¡¯ she thought when the deep voice of Xavier fell into her ears.


    ¡°The Crown Prince had to leave urgently for important work, so he could not be present at today¡¯s feast,¡± Xavier stated. ¡°Let¡¯s begin the feast,¡± he announced and lifted the gold wine ss for the toast.


    Iris wondered if she should stay behind or leave since Adolphus wasn¡¯t present.

 You are the reason for my drunken state

    As the scene reflected in front of his eyes, Adolphus poured the wine into the ss. Iris was smiling at Radulf. She wasn¡¯t scared of him at all and wasfortable around him. However, with him, she used to be scared easily.


    Did she ever smile the way she smiled in front of Radulf?


    No! She never did that.


    He brought the wine ss near his mouth and gulped it down his throat in seconds. He wiped his lips with the back of his palm and plopped the ss on the table before him. In the dim candlelight, his face carried a murderous expression.


    He had to make an excuse right before the feast that he had urgent work to finish. Because of Radulf, he lied, and most importantly, Iris bothered him. If he had been present at the feast, then he would have definitely done something which could have raised doubts in the minds of many people.


    He poured the wine again into the ss, and this time he swirled it in his hand. He knitted his brows and recalled how Iris bit her lips while conversing with Radulf. Then, she addressed him as ¡®Sir¡¯. Then, she talked to him.


    ¡°She never told me that she loved to dance. F*ck!¡± He cursed as he drank the wine from the ss he was holding. She had started to bother him badly. It had been two hours, and Iris still hadn¡¯te to see him.


    Did she not care where he was and what he was doing? Why was she in the great hall when he wasn¡¯t even present? He was her master! Then, why did she have to be away from his sight?


    He finished the wine soon and he stood up. Even after drinking such a strong wine, he was sober. Only the color of his eyes was different. Probably because of the anger that had built inside him while waiting for and thinking about Iris.


    He removed the waistcoat and threw it somewhere on the floor. As he started to unbutton his shirt, he recalled the touch of Iris¡¯ fingers on his body. Instantly, his entire body was on fire. Anthony knocked on the door and asked him if he should send dinner.


    ¡°No. I am not in the mood to eat,¡± Adolphus said.


    ¡°Is the feast over?¡± He asked as he was curious to know about Iris¡¯ whereabouts.


    ¡°It ended twenty minutes ago, Your Royal Highness,¡± Anthony replied.


    ¡°Then, where the f*ck she is?!¡± Adolphus¡¯ anger burst out. Anthony lifted his head, wondering what happened to the Crown Prince. Before he could ask him, he heard Adolphus.


    ¡°You can go to your room and take a rest.¡± Anthony didn¡¯t say anything, as it could infuriate Adolphus. He bowed before his master and left the chamber.


    Adolphus walked out of the chamber too, as his mind was filled with strange thoughts. What if Radulf again met her and tried to do something to her? He didn¡¯t trust him a bit. Moreover, Iris was bullied by the omega female servants two days ago, so he was also worried about what would happen if they again tried to pick on her.


    He could not let that happen. He had to see Iris before he could go to bed for a peaceful night¡¯s sleep.


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    Iris breathed a sigh of relief as shepleted her work along with the other servants. Though Adolphus had told her not to work like others, she could not do that. She was already in Martha¡¯s eyes, who would give her a cold re every time she encountered her.


    She wiped her hands on the dress she had worn. Most of the servants had already retired to their respective rooms. Today was an exception. Servants could go to their roomste, so she was safe.


    However, she decided to check on Adolphus once. He didn¡¯t evene to the feast. What important work could he get that he had to leave urgently?


    She went to the kitchen, where she took out a tray and put three bowls over it, along with four tters. She filled the bowls and tters with different cuisines. Covering the bowls with the tes of the same size, she left for the Crown Prince¡¯s manor.


    As she entered the chamber, she saw a wine bottle on the table and a gold ss beside it. She wondered if Adolphus drank and put the tray on the table. She grasped the wine bottle and found it was already empty.


    She looked around and found Adolphus wasn¡¯t present. ¡°Did Master Adolphus go to bed?¡± She mumbled and ced the wine bottle on the table. She thought of leaving, but then she decided to check the bedchamber.


    With gradual steps, she went to the bedchamber and was surprised to find that Adolphus was not on the bed. Her eyes fell on the silhouette of a man in front of her, and she turned to look.


    ¡°Master,¡± she said in a low voice.


    Iris stepped backward as Adolphus walked up to her. He said nothing, and neither did she speak.


    Iris jolted as her back pressed against the cold wall. Adolphus took thest step between them to cover the remaining distance between them. His tall figure hovered over her while her petite, small body was caged between his arms, which were on either side of her head.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    ¡°You took time to return, Iris,¡± Adolphus uttered. As he spoke, she smelled the wine on him. She realized that he was the one who finished that wine bottle. But why did he drink so much? One thing she knew was that this situation wasn¡¯t good.


    ¡°His Highness is drunk. I shall take my leave,¡± Iris said softly while keeping her eyes down. She took a tiny step to her left when Adolphus moved close to her. Their bodies were now pressed against each other, and they could both breathe the same air.


    ¡°You are the reason for my drunken state,¡± Adolphus replied, and their gazes locked.


    Those mesmerizing eyes and intoxicating scenting from Iris make him lose his control over himself.


    Flickering her eyelids, Iris asked, ¡°Me?¡±


    Adolphus nodded and hummed. Iris curled her fingers as she was puzzled to hear him. Why would he get drunk because of her? Adolphus understood her confusion just by reading the expression on her face.


    ¡°The way you smiled at my younger brother; the way you handed the drink to him,¡± he said and Iris lifted her eyelids to peer at him again, ¡°and the way you let him touch you, made me think to kill him,¡± his words terrified Iris.


    ¡°I never-¡± She couldn¡¯tplete her words as Adolphus¡¯ pointer finger rested on her lips.


    ¡°So, it was my younger brother. Should I kill him for smiling at my woman?¡± A smirk appeared on Adolphus¡¯ lips as he posed the question before her.

 Sleep with me

    Iris was unable to react to Adolphus¡¯ statements. Why were his statements so intimidating and confusing?


    ¡°Master Adolphus, let me help you take you to the bed.¡± At the moment, it was best for Iris to avoid his drunk talks. She gently held his arm and to her surprise, he let her. She stood by his side and put her arm over his shoulder. Her other hand went to his back as she started to walk, dragging Adolphus with her.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you bring dinner for me?¡± Adolphus asked her. She could feel that his lips were merely inches away from her skin.


    Her fingers clutched his shirt on his back, and she replied, ¡°I think Master Adolphus must take a rest.¡±


    ¡°Hmm. Tell me, why did you smile at Radulf? Why did you let him see you dance?¡± Adolphus againnded on the same question.


    ¡°I did not know that Prince Radulf would watch me dance. I didn¡¯t know that he was the prince until I saw him in the great dining hall,¡± Iris replied, ¡°pardon me,¡± she immediately apologized.


    ¡°Iris, I hate it when other men cast a nce at you. It makes my blood boil.¡± His husky deep voice fell into her ears. Her breath hitched when Adolphus swirled her and their eyes locked. Those green eyes, which would charm anyone, once again fixated on hers.


    ¡°Let¡¯s have a dance, Iris. I looked for you everywhere in the ballroom, but I could not find you,¡± Adolphus said. His breath hit her lips and her eyes fluttered. She was so close to him that it made her heart race. It was strange, right?


    ¡°Her Majesty asked me to help the other servants,¡± Iris answered. ¡°I saw Master Adolphus on the grand stage of the ballroom,¡± she asserted.


    ¡°I wanted to have my first dance with you, Iris,¡± Adolphus said.


    ¡°With me?¡± Iris gaped at him. ¡°But, why? I don¡¯t think a lowly servant like me can dance with the Crown Prince,¡± she murmured and lowered her eyes for a brief moment.


    ¡°You are not a lowly servant,¡± Adolphus said in a hoarse voice. ¡°You are Iris Vinsant,¡± he reminded her. She peered at him once again, wondering what he meant by that.


    Adolphus slowly moved his hand to Iris¡¯ left hand and held her hand. ¡°ce your hand over my shoulder, Iris,¡± he urged. Iris blinked to hear him for a few seconds and thenplied with him. His left hand went to her back as he pulled her up.


    ¡°Master,¡± she whispered, and closed her eyes when Adolphus moved his head to her ear.


    ¡°Follow my moves, Iris,¡± he whispered. His lips brushed her earlobe and she felt her body burn. Her body moved automatically with Adolphus¡¯, and she tried not to step on his shoes. But since it was her first time, she ended up stepping over his shoes one after the other. The series of apologies started when Adolphus stopped.


    He looked at her again and said, ¡°Let¡¯s take off our shoes.¡±


    Iris nodded, and they removed their respective shoes. Adolphus kicked them away and asked Iris to step over his feet.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    ¡°I cannot do that, Master Adolphus. It is wrong to-¡± she paused when Adolphus pressed his index finger on her lips.


    ¡°Just do as I say, Iris,¡± he stated and lowered his hand. He rested it on her back while Iris put her feet on top of his.


    Iris and Adolphus started to dance again and he taught Iris the couple dance. ¡°I never let any woman dance with me. So, you are indeed a special woman to me,¡± he stated.


    Iris bit her bottom lip, unable to understand what to say. She had the idea by now that she was not merely a servant to Adolphus, but more than that. He was attracted to her when he should not.


    ¡°You are as light as a feather, Iris,¡± Adolphus stated.


    ¡°I am d that I didn¡¯t crush Master Adolphus¡¯ feet under my feet¡¯s weight,¡± Iris answered. ¡°Master Adolphus shall go to bed. It iste at night. I have to wake up early too.¡± She thought he would let her go, but she was wrong.


    ¡°I will sleep after making you learn the dance. Also, I want you to sleep with me in the same bed,¡± Adolphus said. His lips curled into a smile.


    ¡°Pardon me?¡± Iris widened her eyes in shock.


    ¡°I am your master, Iris,¡± Adolphus stated. ¡°I want to cuddle you while sleeping,¡± he muttered.


    ¡°I am afraid, but I cannot do that,¡± Iris replied, averting her gaze from him.


    ¡°You will be punished if you don¡¯t listen to mymand,¡± Adolphus stated.


    ¡°I will willingly take the punishment, Master Adolphus,¡± Iris answered, and looked into his eyes.


    Adolphus ended up smiling at hearing her. ¡°This is what I like about you. You don¡¯t listen to me. You don¡¯t fear death, and it is what makes me interested in you,¡± he asserted. They had stopped dancing. Iris moved her feet to the floor when Adolphus carried her up.


    ¡°Master!¡± She was again shocked to see his reaction.


    Adolphus started walking towards the bedchamber while Iris kept requesting him to put her down. He gently put her on the mattress, and pulled up the nket to cover her up. He told her that he would not do anything to her as he slid into the nket beside her.


    Iris moved to the other side when Adolphus said, ¡°I had told you this earlier too. Nothing will happen until you want it to happen,¡± he stated, and kissed the middle of her forehead. He moved away and snuggled her close. Iris¡¯s back hit his chest and her heart palpitated.


    ¡°You lit up my lonely world, Iris,¡± he mumbled, and he drifted off to sleep.


    Iris was astonished to hear his words. Adolphus was lonely, and she ended up bringing warmth to him. She had never thought that there would be someone who would ever say something like this to her. She also felt secure in his arms, but she could not let her heart build any feelings towards him, which would never be reciprocated.

 Kiss you hard

    Iris opened her eyes and found a tight grip around her. She realized she was with Adolphus, lying with him on the same bed. She tried to move but found she was unable to. She ced her hand above his and found how warm it was.


    She had to get ready and do the regr work like the other servants. If someone finds out that she was with Adolphus, it would bring trouble to her.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    ¡°Master,¡± She softly called out. However, Adolphus didn¡¯t respond and then she increased her voice pitch, ¡°Master, please wake up.¡±


    Adolphus hummed and his nose nuzzled against her neck. Iris curled her fingers and toes when he did that.


    ¡°Master, I need to go. Could you please pull your hand back?¡± She humbly requested him.


    Adolphus pulled away his hand and she put the nket away to get out of the bed when Adolphus towered over her and her petite body pinned under him. ¡°I got a good sleep. You are really warm, Iris. However, I would like to know something from you,¡± Adolphus said and his tone turned serious.


    Iris was perplexed to hear him and wondered what he wanted to know.


    ¡°Do you have a childhood trauma?¡± Adolphus asked her and he gently caressed her hair. Iris gaped at him and fiddled with her fingers. She didn¡¯t want to answer it. She thought people wouldugh at her thinking how weak she was! So, she lied to Adolphus.


    ¡°You were crying in your sleep,¡± Adolphus stated. Iris gazed at him for a brief moment while he thought if she would make another excuse.


    ¡°I don¡¯t remember anything,¡± Iris replied. ¡°Your Excellency, I have work to do. I need to leave,¡± she requested.


    ¡°You are appointed as my personal attendant, so you will do the work that I allot to you,¡± Adolphus reminded her. ¡°You can share with me. We will find a solution. You were crying profusely and even screamed. It took me almost twenty minutes to calm you down,¡± He said while keeping a soft tone.


    ¡°I suppose you have a traumatic experience because of your family,¡± he asserted.


    ¡°I get nightmares,¡± Iris replied.


    ¡°I am listening. You can tell me, Iris,¡± He said.


    ¡°My mother died when I was young and my father married another woman. They always abused me. And I am terrified of them. Mostly, the nightmares are rted to them, Master,¡± She briefed him.


    ¡°It must have been tough for you.¡± He was empathetic to her.


    ¡°It was tough, Master,¡± Iris said and her eyes filled with tears.


    ¡°Your tears are as precious as pearls. So, do not cry,¡± Adolphus said and his hand moved down to her cheek. His fingers gently stroked her cheek, making her feel good.


    ¡°Iris, you are beautiful,¡± Adolphusplimented her looks and it made her heart thump against her chest. ¡°Did you really go out?¡± He asked.


    Iris shook her head. ¡°I never went out because I wasn¡¯t allowed,¡± she stated.


    ¡°You are lucky that in your first attempt, you encountered me,¡± Adolphus said once more.


    ¡°I agree with the master¡¯s words. I heard from Lily when I was captivated that some girls are sent to the brothel house. Why doesn¡¯t Master save those girls too? It is so wrong that men see women as pleasure toys,¡± She affirmed and her voice suddenly turned furious.


    ¡°You want me to end prostitution?¡± Adolphus arched his eyebrows.


    ¡°Yes. Is it tough for the Crown Prince? I remember he said that he¡¯s the most powerful person after the King in the Kingdom,¡± Iris said. Her words sounded challenging to him.


    ¡°Umm¡­ I will think about it and then give you the answer. You have asked me something for the first time, so I will definitely fulfill this wish of yours,¡± Adolphus affirmed and Iris was delighted to hear his words.


    ¡°Thank you, Master,¡± Iris said with a warm smile.


    ¡°Do you want me to do anything else?¡± He asked.


    Iris shook her head. ¡°Master, I heard you will marry the daughter of the Council¡¯s Head. When will you marry her?¡± She asked as if she was too excited for his marriage.


    ¡°What?¡± Adolphus chuckled. ¡°Who told you this?¡± He questioned her.


    ¡°Umm¡­ I heard from the fellow servants. I heard that she¡¯s no lesser than a Goddess,¡± she stated.


    ¡°I have to punish these servants to spread rumors,¡± Adolphus remarked. ¡°I am not marrying her. I do not see her as a woman and she doesn¡¯t excite me,¡± Adolphus rified to her.


    ¡°Oh,¡± Iris recalled how he said to her that she made him lose his control. She decided to leave before their conversation headed to a direction where it should not be.


    ¡°Master, I want to go to the washroom,¡± Iris made a better excuse this time.


    ¡°Come to the bathhouse after you freshen up. You need to help me in washing,¡± Adolphus said and moved away from her. ¡°Leave,¡± He said. Iris quickly got down from the bed and bowed at him before leaving the bedchamber.


    She took a deep breath when she reached the small room that was allotted to her. ¡°Master sounds strange sometimes. It seems he¡¯s interested in me and I don¡¯t want it to happen,¡± She mumbled. She opened the small cupboard to take out the towel and the dress that she was supposed to wear. She even took out the brush, toothp powder and a bar of soap which were given to each servant in the pce.


    After freshening up and taking a bath, she quickly went to the bathhouse where Adolphus was waiting for her.


    ¡°His Excellency is waiting for you,¡± Anthony told Iris, who had a basket in his hand.


    ¡°These are some scents and flowers that His Excellency will like.¡± She took the basket from him and went inside the bathhouse.


    She found Adolphus inside therge marble bathing pool. She lowered her head and stepped forward.


    She ced the basket on the tform and wondered what she should use first. She picked up a tiny ss bottle and opened its lid. She poured its content into the hot water and the magnificent scent surrounded the entire air.


    She then put the rose petals into the pool and then picked the scented soap. She turned and found Adolphus had his eyes closed. She moved her eyes down and was relieved to find that his lower half was covered in ck satin trousers with broad ends.


    ¡°If you stare at me that way, then I won¡¯t be able to stop myself,¡± Adolphus opened his eyes and met her gaze, ¡°and kiss you hard.¡±

 My Master鈥檚 Side

    ¡°Why does Master talk that way with me?¡± She asked as she approached him.


    ¡°Because I see you as a woman,¡± Adolphus¡¯ answer left her in shock.


    Did she hear him correctly? ¡°It seems the Crown Prince is still drunk,¡± she asserted and began walking slowly.


    ¡°No, I¡¯m not. I am indeed attracted to you,¡± Adolphus said, and he moved his hand in the water. He asked her to start her work. ¡°It¡¯s not to build attraction towards a beautiful woman,¡± he opined.


    Three high marble stairs would lead to the pool, and Iris sat on the top of them. Adolphus was on the first step while his arms rested above it.


    ¡°Master, but an attraction towards a servant is not good. I am a human who isn¡¯t even allowed to wander around with the werewolves,¡± Iris said and picked up the mug to pour water over Adolphus¡¯ body.


    ¡°Why does it seem you are also attracted to me,¡± he concluded and tilted his head to peer at her.


    ¡°I am not attracted to the Master,¡± Iris stated and put the mug down. She picked up the scented soap bar and asked him if she should apply soap.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Iris gently applied the soap bar over Adolphus¡¯ shoulders and then arms. Every time the soft pad of her fingers touched his skin, it would leave him shivering under that touch. He curled his fingers and realized her touch was different from the servants who earlier helped him bathe.


    ¡°Iris, you know that I cannot get the scent of my mate. I am like a normal human, who has to find love or get married in an arranged marriage. However, I didn¡¯t find any women attractive. However, you are different in all the aspects,¡± Adolphus told her, his heart desires.


    What did he feel for her and what did he want from her? He wasn¡¯t the type who would y with women, as the nobles and royals usually did. This was the first time his body had been reacting differently to a woman around him, and he could not ignore it.


    Iris¡¯s hand movements slowed as she heard his words.


    ¡°I won¡¯t hurt you. However, I want to go forward with what I feel for you. The werewolf inside me gets the urge to kiss you whenever you get close to me. Everything about you is mesmerizing to me,¡± he affirmed.


    Last night, when hey next to her and embraced her, he felt so secure. The world of his loneliness was filled with warmth, and his heart was giddy. He was burned with jealousy when he saw Irisughing along with his brother. It didn¡¯t take him long to realize that it was because of his attraction towards her.


    ¡°Why have you stopped?¡± Adolphus asked her.


    Iris promptly started and applied the soap bar to his back too. She then asked Adolphus to move in her direction, and he did that. She kept her head down while his burning gaze was still on her. The water was covering his lower abdominal region. She applied the soap to his front body, gently and with slight hesitation.


    Her heart was palpitating against her chest, and she didn¡¯t dare to meet his gaze. She didn¡¯t want him to feel attracted towards her and the opposite happened. If anyone found out about it in the castle, she would surely be punished.


    The royalty would me her for seducing the Crown Prince, and she might get into a guillotine.


    ¡°Iris, I will returnte today,¡± Adolphus said.


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡± She didn¡¯t ask why he would bete, although she was curious.


    ¡°What happened? You are ignoring me,¡± he asked.


    ¡°I am not, Master,¡± Iris replied, and told him that she had applied the soap.


    Adolphus¡¯ calloused fingers rested under her chin, and he made her look into his eyes. ¡°Is it because I told you I felt attracted to you?¡± he queried.


    ¡°Master, can I request something from you? I know that I¡¯m a servant, but I also know that the master is kind, and he will surely acknowledge my request,¡± she said and waited for his response.


    ¡°If you ask to do something which will benefit you, I surely will do it,¡± Adolphus replied.


    ¡°My Master¡¯s attraction towards me can bring trouble for me. I don¡¯t want it to happen. In the castle, humans aren¡¯t appointed to the service of the royals, but I was appointed to His Excellency¡¯s service. I think if he gives me too much attention, then it will not be good,¡± she didn¡¯t hesitate to make her point.


    ¡°You are right. But I am Adolphus. I always do what I feel is right. I will burn the person alive if the person tries to harm you merely because of me,¡± he proimed.


    Iris curled her fingers and knitted her brows.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you wash my body?¡± He reminded her and she hummed. She moved back and picked up the jug. She washed the soap from his body and then she washed his neck.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    Since the soap was foamless, the water in the pool didn¡¯t get dirty. It was a soap bar made naturally with flower extracts and some oils.


    Adolphus moved ahead in the pool and took a few dips into the pool of water. Iris looked at him in a daze, and she gulped to see how his back muscles clenched. She didn¡¯t realize that she was staring at him once again. Adolphus turned to face her and flipped his hair. The toned body glistened under the candlelight, and it made her heart race.


    ¡°Iris!¡±


    Adolphus¡¯ voice brought her out of her wild imagination, and she looked at him, ¡°Yes, Master?¡±


    ¡°You cane into the pool if you want,¡± he started to tease her.


    Iris gaped at him and promptly looked away from him. ¡°Master, shall I leave?¡± she asked.


    ¡°You have yet to wash my hair,¡± he went back in her direction. He sat again at his ce and asked her to wash his hair.


    She hummed when he told her to go to the cupboard on the right side where a rice water shampoo was put. Iris followed hismand and returned with the ss bottle of rice water. She washed his hair with that.


    ¡°Iris, your family is searching for you,¡± Adolphus suddenly informed her. Iris stopped massaging his scalp and got scared.


    ¡°Now, tell me. What do you want me to do? ording to the pce rules, one cannot be free if he or she is bought as a servant. Also, I found out your father is a clergyman. If he was a meremoner, this matter about your disappearance would not havee out,¡± Adolphus exined to her.


    ¡°I do not leave my master¡¯s side,¡± Iris pronounced.


    Adolphus smiled at her and told her that he would protect her.


    ¡°Thank you, Master,¡± Iris said, and again began her work.

 Interested in Iris

    Adolphus put on the waistcoat and buttoned it up. He was feeling happy today. When Iris told him that she wanted to remain by his side, a foreign feeling engulfed him which only delighted him.


    Anthony ced the shoes in front of him and Adolphus put them on.


    ¡°Is Radulf ready?¡± Adolphus asked.


    ¡°He is, Your Excellency,¡± Anthony replied.


    ¡°I will bete today. Don¡¯t let Iris get bullied,¡± Adolphus instructed him before leaving the chamber.


    Radulf bowed to seeing Adolphus and said, ¡°The Crown Prince looks happy today.¡±


    ¡°Yes, I am feeling good after a long time. Did you bring what I had told you to carry?¡± Adolphus asked. Radulf nodded at him and asked the Crown Prince to enter the carriage. Adolphus stepped in and Radulf went in after him.


    Anthony closed the door and took a step back. He lowered his head and stood until the carriage left his sight. He returned to the manor and got it cleaned by the servants.


    In the carriage, Adolphus took the map from Radulf and opened it. He studied it well and the entire map soon was imprinted on his head.


    ¡°Can I ask a question from the Crown Prince?¡± Radulf asked, who was seated across from Adolphus. He allowed him while his eyes were on the map.


    ¡°Why did His Excellency appoint a human to his service?¡± Radulf queried.


    Adolphus lifted his eyes from the map and looked at him.


    ¡°I can see the Crown Prince is interested in Iris,¡± Radulf said with an amusing smirk.


    Adolphus admitted it and asked Radulf why he was interested in that.


    ¡°Because it¡¯s intriguing to find that the Crown Prince has shown an interest in a human. If he thinks that she can be the Luna, then he is wrong,¡± Radulf asserted.


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry about it,¡± Adolphus stated. His tone was harsh and firm. He didn¡¯t hesitate to warn Radulf. ¡°Don¡¯t try to create a mess in my life and, most importantly, don¡¯t involve Iris in this.¡± His warning was open and straightforward.


    ¡°I have no intention of involving a human in our matter,¡± Radulf said. ¡°I only want the Crown Prince to know that a human will not be epted as your luna. His Excellency should keep this in mind,¡± he asserted, and waited for Adolphus¡¯ response.


    ¡°Radulf, you know that even if you want to take the throne or lead the pack, you cannot do that. Your wolf isn¡¯t as powerful as it should be to make you the future alpha. Our enmity only lies around this. Correct me if I am wrong,¡± Adolphus stated.


    He was clear and straightforward with him. If they fought this way, then it harmed them only in the future too. Adolphus wanted to make their rtionship good.


    ¡°How could you even think about this for your cousin? I may sound like an evil man, but I will never let the royal family fall because of our fight. Moreover, I am well aware of the fact that my wolf isn¡¯t as strong as you,¡± Radulf affirmed. He was no longer using honorifics for Adolphus. He took out a piece of paper from the inner pocket of the waistcoat and unfolded it.


    ¡°Here,¡± he forwarded the paper to Adolphus, who took it from him and started to read it.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t show you inside the Castle because everyone would have been anxious. The witch you have sealed in the ring of fire hase out. This note is clearly from her,¡± Radulf said.


    Adolphus frowned and hummed as he read the message. ¡°This is written in blood. Where did you retrieve this?¡± He asked.


    ¡°Graham gave me thisst night after the feast ended. You were already retired to your manor, so he came to me. It¡¯s found near the body of a human priest. It seems she¡¯s recuperating her energy with powerful souls. She left this note after killing the priest,¡± Radulf exined to Adolphus.


    ¡°Where and when did it happen?¡± Adolphus questioned.


    ¡°Two days ago in Edinmont town,¡± Radulf replied.


    ¡°We will first head to the forbidden forest, then the next action is taken,¡± Adolphus announced his decision and put the paper inside his pocket, after folding it.


    ¡°Adolphus, you are cursed because of the witch. Do you think you can handle her this time? Shouldn¡¯t we discuss it with the elders first?¡± Radulf queried.


    ¡°We will discuss it with the elders after the confirmation. It is not easy to get out of the ring of fire,¡± Adolphus stated.


    ¡°You mean someone helped her?¡± Radulf arched his eyebrows.


    ¡°Yes. A werewolf probably,¡± Adolphus affirmed.


    ¡°You look sure about it,¡± Radulf stated.


    Adolphus shook his head. ¡°I am not sure about that. But there is a strong possibility that a werewolf had helped her,¡± he opined.


    Adolphus recalled how, a year ago, he encountered a hybrid werewolf. It was stronger than a beta werewolf. However, the hybrid didn¡¯t fight Adolphus. After that day, he never saw that werewolf.


    ¡°A witch can also help,¡± Radulf stated.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you know how the Ring of Fire works?¡± Adolphus didn¡¯t know Radulf would be this naive.


    ¡°If a witch is stuck inside, then either a human or a werewolf can save her and vice-versa,¡± Adolphus exined to him.


    Radulf hummed. ¡°I almost forgot,¡± Radulf said.


    ¡°I wonder where the witch is hiding. If she is recuperating her energy, then it will be dangerous for us. We have to catch her before shepletely gets healed,¡± Adolphus asserted.


    ¡°How long do you think she will take to heal her energy?¡± Radulf asked.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    ¡°Probably a month. If the humans she takes in are of stronger energy, then it may take less time for her,¡± Adolphus said and furrowed his brows together.


    This situation had tensed him up. The unknown deaths of humans and some of the werewolves had increased his worries. Until now, no clue had been found.


    ¡°Adolphus, don¡¯t fight alone this time,¡± Radulf worriedly said.


    ¡°I won¡¯t this time. I was luckyst time, but in these years, even my powers have grown,¡± Adolphus stated.


    ¡°If you seed in finding a mate before that, you will be stronger,¡± Radulf opined.


    Adolphus didn¡¯t say anything and remained silent.

 It was suffocating

    Anthony called Iris in his office in the morning and asked her if she was facing trouble in the work.


    ¡°No,¡± Iris replied while keeping her head low.


    ¡°His Royal Highness sees you as his special person. Try not to get into nobility¡¯s eyes,¡± Anthony told Iris.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Iris replied in a low voice.


    ¡°About your family, they have been looking for you,¡± Anthony informed Iris, who lifted her head to gaze at him. ¡°I got the orders from the Crown Prince to resolve this matter. Since you are an adult, they do not have any right to keep you. However, the inspector from your city has asked if you could go there.¡±


    ¡°May I know why I need to go there?¡± Iris inquired.


    ¡°To give the answer to the inspector. Your parents cannot be called here, so you need to go there and tell them you no longer wish to live with them,¡± Anthony asserted.


    Iris furrowed her brows together. ¡°But His Grace has said in the morning that I did not have to see my family,¡± she asserted.


    ¡°Indeed. The Crown Prince has said that you did not have to see them, but your father has a good position in the government,¡± Anthony exined to her.


    ¡°Father has a good position in the government?¡± Iris was astonished to hear about it.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you know?¡± Anthony asked her in bewilderment.


    Iris lowered her eyes and shook her head. Anthony pitied her and recalled the day she came to the pce. She still looked better now since Adolphus had taken special care of her.


    ¡°Iris, why don¡¯t you just go with me and tell your father that you don¡¯t want to stay in his house? Since you are an adult, I suppose that would not be a problem,¡± Anthony suggested to her. He knew that Adolphus had given strict instructions not to do it, but he didn¡¯t want the royal family to find out that the Crown Prince was protecting a human.


    Iris was still a bit hesitant about it. She didn¡¯t want to face her father. He was a scary person. What if he dragged her to the house?


    Anthony stood up and closed the file. He put the fountain pen in his pocket and asked Iris to follow him.


    ¡°Do we have to go outside the pce?¡± Iris inquired.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Anthony walked ahead while Iris silently followed him.


    A carriage was already ready for them. Anthony gestured to Iris to get in first, who quicklyplied with it. After she entered the carriage, Anthony stepped inside. The coachman closed the door of the carriage and then drove to the state inspector¡¯s office.


    Iris kept her head down. Her heart was thundering against her chest because of the fear of her father. Numerous wrong thoughts came into her head and she kept fidgeting with her fingers in nervousness.


    After an hour, they arrived at the state inspector¡¯s office.


    Anthony got down the carriage first, followed by Iris. She looked at the board and then walked inside with Anthony. Guards, soldiers, official inspectors, she saw many of them.


    Everyone knew Anthony there and greeted him formally before looking at Iris for a brief moment.


    ¡°Good afternoon, Sir Anthony. Please this way,¡± a young soldier in his early twenties said and took them to the second floor. They entered the chief¡¯s room where Iris saw her father.


    ¡°Iris! My child!¡± Lucas, her father, approached her when she took backward steps.


    Anthony stopped him as he found Iris was scared. ¡°Mr. Vinsant, Miss Iris no longer wants to stay with her family. She wants to work in the pce and hase to give the statement regarding this,¡± Anthony asserted and looked at Iris.


    ¡°Sir Anthony is right,¡± Iris said and looked at the Chief.


    ¡°I do not wish to live with my family. I ran from my house because it was suffocating there,¡± Iris affirmed.


    ¡°Iris, how could you say this?¡± Lucas got a little angry and gazed at the Chief, Xander Ares. ¡°Iris is a sick child. I keep her in the house for a reason. Also, the Vinsant family has a name in society. What will people say if they find out the Vinsant¡¯s family daughter is a servant in the pce? I request Chief Xander not to listen to Iris. She is still young and isn¡¯t in the right mind to take decisions for her life.¡±


    Iris could not believe that her father portrayed her as a person with mental illness. Also, why was he suddenly showing care toward her? He never even considered her as his daughter.


    Anthony intervened and said, ¡°Mr. Vinsant, that is not possible anymore. Miss Iris is liable to work at the pce because it¡¯s her will. Also, she works in the Crown Prince¡¯s manor.¡±


    Anthony got no way except involving the Crown Prince¡¯s name in the end.


    ¡°Chief Xander knows well how the Crown Prince works. Please tell Mr. Vinsant not to create a scene for no reason,¡± Anthony pronounced.


    ¡°Mr. Vinsant, Miss Iris left on her own will. You cannot force Miss Iris anymore. As Sir Anthony said, if you want to speak further on this, then you¡¯ve to see the Crown Prince,¡± Xander asserted.


    Adolphus¡¯ name was enough to shut Lucas¡¯s mouth. But he decided to talk to Adolphus once. He asked Anthony about it.


    ¡°The Crown Prince will be avable tomorrow,¡± Anthony replied. ¡°Come at sharp ten o¡¯clock,¡± he added.


    ¡°Sure. I wille to take my daughter back,¡± Lucas stated.


    Xander asked Iris to put her thumb impression on the file. After she was done, he told her she could leave. Iris gazed at her father for a brief moment, who had a menacing look on his face.


    She quickly averted her gaze from Lucas and left with Anthony for the pce. As she entered the carriage, she felt relieved. Now, her father or her family could note after her. Adolphus was there to protect her, so she didn¡¯t have to fear anything.

 I will kill him for touching you

    Adolphus looked at the human bodies recovered and saw the strange marks around their necks and chests.


    ¡°ck magic has been used,¡± Radulf stated. Adolphus covered the face of thest body using the white sheet and turned around.


    ¡°Look for the witch,¡± Adolphus ordered the Head of the Hunters, Alex Hunter. ¡°Search every corner of the vige, every house, every person. Make sure no more lives should be taken away,¡± hemanded Alex.


    ¡°Your Grace, it is tough to locate the witch. We need to empty the vige,¡± Alex asserted.


    ¡°Put a bait,¡± Adolphus said.


    Radulf looked at Adolphus with inquisitiveness.


    ¡°Does the Crown Prince want a human to be bait for the witch?¡± Radulf asked.


    ¡°Yes. A human who would be willing to do it,¡± Adolphus asserted.


    ¡°Your Grace, humans are already feared because of these unknown deaths. I don¡¯t think anyone will be willing to help us. We need to use force,¡± Alex asserted.


    ¡°Use a human with criminal activities and who is serving a jail term,¡± Adolphus suggested to Alex, who bowed.


    If a werewolf could be used as bait, then Adolphus would have himself stood in front of the witch. But that wasn¡¯t possible because the witch would never have shown himself in front of a werewolf.


    Adolphus and Radulf got into the carriage. The coachman closed the door and drove the carriage back to the pce.


    In thete evening, the two princes arrived at the pce. After they reported to the King, they both left for their respective chambers.


    Anthony bowed to see Adolphus. ¡°How was everything?¡± he asked.


    ¡°It was well, Your Grace,¡± Anthony said. Adolphus settled on the central couch of the living room with one leg above the other.


    The servant handed Adolphus a ss of water. Adolphus drank the water and the servant took it from him. She left the chamber silently.


    ¡°Where is Iris? Did you solve her matter?¡± Adolphus inquired.


    ¡°Iris was here only earlier,¡± Anthony said, looking around for a brief moment. ¡°Iris¡¯ father is an aristocrat. I need to take her to the office of the Chief Inspector where her father asked her toe back home,¡± Anthony informed him.


    ¡°I told you not to take Iris outside,¡± Adolphus said with a stern tone.


    ¡°Forgive me, Your Grace. However, it was necessary since Iris belongs to an aristocratic family,¡± Anthony affirmed.


    ¡°Call her here,¡± Adolphus ordered him.


    ¡°Your Grace, Xander Vinsant, the father of Miss Iris, wants to see you. He will take the matter to the King if Iris refuses to go back,¡± Anthony asserted.


    ¡°A lot happened behind my back. Send Iris here,¡± Adolphus stated.


    Anthony bowed and left the chamber. After a few minutes, Iris entered the living room and gazed at Adolphus.


    She bowed to him and stood a little far from him.


    ¡°Take a seat, Iris,¡± Adolphus said.


    She stepped up and sat across him on the sofa chair. Iris kept her head low, waiting for Adolphus to speak.


    ¡°I heard you saw your father,¡± Adolphus said.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Iris replied and raised her head. ¡°Your Grace, I don¡¯t want to go back. I don¡¯t want to stay in that house anymore. It¡­ it is scary there,¡± Iris said, looking into his eyes.


    ¡°Your father is an aristocrat,¡± Adolphus said.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t know,¡± Iris said, ¡°forgive me if I brought trouble for Master Adolphus.¡±


    ¡°It is not trouble at all,¡± Adolphus said with a smile. ¡°I know why you can¡¯t go back. They abused you for a long time. The bruises on you say it all,¡± he asserted, and the smile vanished from his lips.


    ¡°Only Master understands me,¡± Iris said.


    ¡°I have to. You are precious to me,¡± Adolphus remarked.


    ¡°Your father wants to see me. It will be fun to meet him. Do you want me to get harsh on him? I don¡¯t want you to hate me for treating your father badly,¡± Adolphus stated.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    ¡°I won¡¯t feel bad. Father wants me to make me work in that house. I would ept death than go to that house where I was abused. Even my stepbrother¡± she paused when Adolphus arched his eyebrows.


    ¡°Did you get physically abused by your stepbrother too? Did he do something inappropriate to you?¡± Adolphus questioned her.


    Iris nodded her head.


    Adolphus¡¯ jaw clenched to hear that. His blood boiled with anger.


    ¡°I will kill him for touching you,¡± Adolphus pronounced.


    Iris stopped blinking for a few seconds and broke into tears, which perplexed Adolphus.


    ¡°Iris, I didn¡¯t mean to hurt you,¡± he leaned up on the couch and rested his hand on her knee. When she didn¡¯t stop, he got up and pulled her up as well.


    Hisrge hands cupped her face and he wiped her tears. ¡°Shhh. You don¡¯t need to cry. Did I say something wrong? In anger, I end up saying pretty bad things,¡± he said.


    Iris lifted her wet eyelids while sniffling. ¡°I am overwhelmed, Master. When I told my father, he didn¡¯t believe me. Instead, he asked my stepmother to punish me. No one believed my words except Master,¡± she muttered, and her eyes again filled with tears.


    ¡°You must be all alone among those devils. I will punish them and this time, you will not stop me,¡± Adolphus stated.


    Iris nodded her head and thanked her master. Adolphus wiped the tears from her eyes and cheeks again. ¡°I don¡¯t like it when you cry,¡± he said.


    Iris pursed her lips together and continued to stare at him.


    ¡°I shall prepare the bathhouse for my Master,¡± Iris said and pulled away.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Iris bowed to him and walked out of the chamber.


    Adolphus ran his fingers through his curls. ¡°They all were so cruel to her. I won¡¯t spare that bastard¡¯s child for touching my Iris inappropriately,¡± Adolphus pledged to himself. He had already decided he would himself go to Iris¡¯s house tomorrow.


    A servant informed Adolphus after fifteen minutes that the bathhouse was ready, so he went there.


    After undressing his clothes, he put on loose ck satin trousers and went into therge water pool covered with roses. He tilted his head when the door slid, and Iris walked in to help him wash.


    Adolphus saw she had this huge water bucket in her hand and was walking with difficulty when he stood up and moved forward to take the water bucket from him. He reached the other end of the pool and almost took the bucket from Iris when her foot slipped because of the slipper tform above the pool.


    ¡°Ahhhhhh!¡± Iris screamed.


    Adolphus caught her by her waist and they both fell into the water pool.

 Is she my mate?

    Iris screamed as her foot slipped, and she fell into the pool of water. Adolphus¡¯ reflexes acted at the right time. He caught Iris by the waist, but he could not keep up with his bnce, and they fell into the pool.


    Iris¡¯s lipsnded on his and her eyes widened. She saw his pupils turning greener, which appeared strange to her.


    Adolphus kept his hold tight on Iris and they went out of the water. Their feet touched the pool surface and they looked into each other¡¯s eyes. The water reached her chest, while for Adolphus it was below the chest.


    ¡°Forgive me, Master,¡± Iris said and her eyelids flickered. ¡°It was an ident. I didn¡¯t want to do it,¡± she said with fear in her voice.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t get hurt, right?¡± He inquired. His voice was gentle and full of concern.


    ¡°Master caught me at the right time. I am alright,¡± Iris said. He wiped the water from her cheeks from the back of his palm. She lowered her eyes and felt his hot breath fanning against her cheek.


    Adolphus¡¯s thumb stopped right beside her lip and he gazed at the water droplets resting on them. His desire to taste those plump lips suddenly rose. This woman had a dangerous effect on him. His entire body was on fire. He wanted to take her now. He was again excited thanks to the soft kiss she identally gave him.


    Iris, on the other hand, felt her heart palpitating. This was the third time she got this feeling. She felt butterflies in her stomach, but she was still unable to understand whether it was because of the idental kiss that she had with him or because of the way his fingers touched her cheek.


    Iris didn¡¯t hate that touch either. It was so gentle and filled with a different kind of emotion.


    Love?


    No! Adolphus could never love her. She was a human while he was an Alpha, the purest blood form in the Kingdom. How could she even get that thought?


    She saw Adolphus leaning down and his nose touched the skin of her neck. Her fingers curled on his bare arms and her eyes shut.


    ¡®What are you doing, Adolphus?¡¯ his inner voice spoke. ¡®You cannot do anything to her. Keep yourself in control.¡¯


    With that, he leaned back and let go of her.


    ¡°You may get sick. Go and change your clothes,¡± Adolphus said, and turned around.


    Iris opened her eyes and looked at his back. She quickly got out of the pool.


    ¡°Take clothes from the cupboard. If you go out in this state, anyone may misunderstand,¡± Adolphus said and turned to look at her.


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡± Iris carefully got down the stairs and slid the door to get to the other side, where a cupboard was present. She slid the door to close it and checked the clothes in the cupboard.


    ¡°Master, these are your robes,¡± Iris said.


    Adolphus saw her silhouette on the sliding door. ¡°Cover yourself with the robe and go to your room to change into another attire. Wait for me in the dte,¡± he said before settling at one side of the pool.


    Iris took out a ck satin robe and wore it around her. It reached her feet and she dashed to her room.


    Adolphus heard the door shut and continued bathing.


    ¡°She is my death. I was turned on for a second,¡± Adolphus mumbled. ¡°Is she my mate?¡± That was the only question that appeared in his head at that moment.


    ¡°How is that possible? She¡¯s a human,¡± Adolphus removed that thought from his head quickly.


    ~~~~~~


    Iris was standing in the dte, waiting for Adolphus to arrive. It had been an hour and he still didn¡¯te. She tapped her foot on the carpet beneath her when the door opened.


    She turned to look and saw Adolphus in the white satin robes. Iris downcast her gaze and waited for him to take a seat.


    After he settled on the chair, Iris served him dinner. She poured the water into a ss and ced it next to the tter on which she served him the food.


    ¡°Did you have your dinner?¡± Adolphus asked.


    ¡°After Master takes his meals, I will have dinner,¡± Iris replied.


    ¡°Let¡¯s dine together. You don¡¯t need to eat alone,¡± Adolphus said and gestured to her to sit on the chair. Iris hesitated a bit at first, but then she sat down.


    Adolphus cut the slices of steak for Iris and put the te in front of her. She looked into his eyes.


    ¡°Eat,¡± he said, and handed her the fork.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    ¡°But there is only one te, Master.¡± Iris didn¡¯t want to eat on the same te again.


    Adolphus stood up and dragged the chair toward her. He sat next to her, taking her by surprise.


    ¡°Iris, I love to eat with you on the same te,¡± Adolphus said, and used the fork to pick the piece of steak. He ate that and found Iris had also begun eating.


    ¡°Your family didn¡¯t give you the respect you deserved, Iris. I want you to enjoy all these things,¡± Adolphus said, and ate another piece.


    ¡°Thank you, Master.¡±


    Adolphus smiled at her and ced his hand on top of her head. He caressed it gently, which fluttered her heart.


    They had dinner in silence and Adolphus stood up to go to his bedchamber to rest.


    ¡°Iris, sleep with me tonight,¡± Adolphus said as he reached the door. He wanted to find out if she was really his mate. Just because of that curse, he could not get the scent. However, the way his body reacted whenever she was close to him made him question a lot of things.


    Iris knitted her brows.


    ¡°Just sleep next to me as you did before. If only you arefortable,¡± Adolphus asked.


    She was a ve to him, but at the moment, he didn¡¯t want to act like a master to her. He didn¡¯t want to order her either, unlike he had done before.


    ¡°Sure, Master,¡± Iris said. Not because she was his ve, but for the warmth he gave her.

 You are my person, Iris

    Iris kept her back toward Adolphus, who was lying beside her. She found him moving on the bed, but she didn¡¯t dare to look at him.


    ¡°How did you grow up, Iris? Mind telling me about your life,¡± Adolphus¡¯s sudden question puzzled her. Why did he want to know about her? No one ever wanted to know.


    ¡°Are you asleep?¡± Adolphus asked when he got no response from Iris.


    ¡°No, Master,¡± Iris replied.


    ¡°Then, why are you not replying? Is it too tough to answer?¡± Adolphus inquired.


    ¡°Nobody ever asks me, so I am unable to understand where to start,¡± Iris said.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    ¡°Hmm. You can tell me everything,¡± Adolphus replied. ¡°How did it all start? An aristocrat¡¯s daughter ended up in such a condition. I would like to know about it. Everything that happened to you. Since I¡¯ve to meet your father tomorrow, I need to tell him why you cannot go to that house,¡± Adolphus exined to her.


    ¡°Am I a burden to His Grace? It must be a headache for¡± Before she could finish the words, Adolphus interrupted her.


    ¡°I have told you before as well. It is not a headache for me. I hold enough power to shut anyone¡¯s mouth in the kingdom,¡± Adolphus said, and asked her to turn to him.


    Iris turned around and faced him.


    ¡°Now, tell me everything. I won¡¯t let you sleep until you tell me about your life, your struggles,¡± Adolphus stated.


    Iris contemted for some time before she opened her mouth to speak. ¡°After my mother died, Father married another woman, who was a widow with two children. I was five at that time. Everything was good at the beginning. I thought I had got another mother for me who would give me love. I would get siblings who were elder than me. However, as time passed, my illusions broke. I worked as a servant in that house. I cried in front of my father, but he only scolded me for being weak and useless.¡±


    Iris prevented her tears from falling. Whenever she went to her father, he would look at her with disgust and sometimes would even p her. Life started turning miserable for her. When her two step-siblings were enjoying their lives, she was living in hell.


    She didn¡¯t know what happiness was. She was forced to eat the leftovers they would leave after their meals. When she demanded clothes, her father ignored her. She had to wear those rug-looking clothes because there was no way she could buy anything. She wasn¡¯t allowed to go out of the house.


    They would celebrate every asion, including birthdays, and anniversaries, but they forgot Iris. Her presence in that house was even lower than that of a ve.


    ¡°When does your birthdaye, Iris?¡± Adolphus asked after hearing that.


    Iris looked at him with an astonished gaze. Her heart skipped a beat when his warm harmed fingers brushed the temple of her forehead. ¡°I will celebrate it with you,¡± he said with a smile.


    ¡°It is in the middle of the rainy season,¡± Iris replied and told him the date, ¡°the eighteenth of the month.¡±


    ¡°Ahh, it¡¯s close. After a month, we will celebrate it,¡± Adolphus said.


    ¡°Thank you, Master. Even if Master does not celebrate it, I will be happy,¡± Iris stated.


    ¡°Why do you think I won¡¯t celebrate it? Is it because I am the Crown Prince?¡± Adolphus asked as he gently caressed her hair.


    ¡°Hmm. It would not be appropriate if¡± she could not finish her words as Adolphus ced his finger on her lips.


    ¡°Everything is inappropriate for you,¡± Adolphus remarked. ¡°When I have given you my words, that means I will fulfill them.¡± His statement was more like a promise to her.


    ¡°What did your step-brother do to you? I know it is difficult for you to answer about it, but you have to tell me,¡± Adolphus makes her understand.


    ¡°He touched me inappropriately on my arms and thighs, and asked me not to tell protest. However, I didn¡¯t listen to him and hit him with a vase the first time he did that. I knew I would be dead for doing it, but I was ready to ept my death,¡± Iris said while looking into his eyes. She didn¡¯t know from where she got that confidence to tell Adolphus. Perhaps because he understood her.


    ¡°Anywhere else?¡± Adolphus asked.


    Iris shook her head. ¡°I didn¡¯t let him,¡± Iris said.


    ¡°You were always a brave girl,¡± Adolphus remarked and smiled a bit. He didn¡¯t want to show the raging storm inside him. He could see the pain, the stress Iris underwent in that house.


    ¡°What did your father say when you informed him about it?¡± Adolphus questioned her.


    ¡°Father thought I lied. He pped me hard, seeing the bleeding head of his stepson. I was locked in the basement for three days without food and water,¡± Iris asserted.


    Adolphus¡¯s heart clenched to hear that. He never felt this sort of pain for anyone. He had seen many cruel cases but this one was different.


    At that moment, all Adolphus could do was hug her tightly. His fingers moved into her hair and he didn¡¯t utter a single word. Iris also didn¡¯t push him away. At least, there was someone who understood her better.


    ¡°Iris, when someone troubles my person, I go crazy. Tomorrow you may see the most ruthless side of mine. I want you not to stop me because it is time those bastards should get punished for what they did to you. I don¡¯t believe in forgiveness,¡± Adolphus informed her beforehand. He had decided he would torture all of them to the point they would beg him to kill them.


    However, he would not do that. He would see them crying in pain until the very end, and that was the most reasonable punishment in his eyes for those bastards.


    He pulled away and looked into her eyes. She also kept her gaze intact on him. Her eyes widened the moment he nted a soft kiss on the middle of her forehead.


    ¡°You are my person, Iris,¡± Adolphus pronounced with an authoritative sound.

 Fail everyone in the beauty

    The next morning, Iris left for her house with Adolphus. Earlier, he thought to meet in the office, but after talking to Irisst night, he decided he had to punish everyone from Iris¡¯s family, especially her stepbrother.


    In the carriage, Iris had her gaze outside the window. Therge fields and trees covered both sides of the road. She looked at Adolphus and asked him if she could open the window.


    ¡°You can,¡± Adolphus allowed her.


    Iris tried to open thetch of the window, but she was unable to do that.


    ¡°That¡¯s why you should eat properly,¡± Adolphus said and leaned forward to open the window¡¯stch.


    ¡°It was tight, Master,¡± she mumbled and saw he had opened the window. She thanked him and put her head out. The air touched her face and her long hair swung with it.


    ¡°You should put your head inside,¡± Adolphus advised her. She gazed at him and brought her head in, but kept her fingers on the window¡¯s base.


    ¡°Am I disturbing Master?¡± She asked. ¡°I will close the window,¡± she added.


    ¡°Hey, I didn¡¯t mean that,¡± Adolphus stated. ¡°You are with me, the Crown Prince. That¡¯s why you have to be careful,¡± he rified to her.


    Iris understood and apologized to Adolphus. She was too excited and then like a calm child she turned silent.


    ¡°Iris, let me ask you something,¡± Adolphus said.


    ¡°Sure, Master,¡± Iris was ready to answer him.


    ¡°Will you beg me to stop if I bring your family to the street?¡± Adolphus¡¯ question confused Iris at first, but then she understood what he meant. ¡°In my eyes, justice must be served rightly. I don¡¯t want any father to treat his daughter like this. So, it should be a lesson for the people,¡± he exined to her.Original content from N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°I will not stop His Grace. They all did wrong to me and they must be punished,¡± Iris stated. She no longer wanted to be kind to them. Last night while conversing with Adolphus, she realized she let them torture her. They took advantage of her silence and kindness to them. However, they were no lesser than beasts.


    ¡°Great. I am surprised by your answer, Iris. When I asked the same question from you earlier, you requested me not to do anything,¡± Adolphus asserted.


    ¡°I did and I regret doing that, Master,¡± Iris replied. ¡°I believe there will be many girls like me, who are treated this way,¡± she muttered.


    ¡°I agree. That¡¯s why the punishment I will give to them will be a lesson to everyone in the kingdom,¡± Adolphus pronounced.


    Iris nodded her head and again looked outside the window.


    ¡°You are beautiful, Iris. I believe if you dress up nicely, you are going to fail everyone in the beauty,¡± Adolphus¡¯ suddenpliment made Iris blush. This was the first time she wasplimented on her beauty. She thanked him and smiled again.


    ~~~~~


    Lucas was getting ready for work when from the house servant he found the Crown Prince hade to the house. For a second, Lucas was shocked to learn about that. He thought they would meet at the capital¡¯s inspector¡¯s office.


    He quickly wore the overcoat and went to the drawing room. He was stunned to see Iris with Adolphus but kept a neutral facial expression.


    Lucas greeted the Crown Prince and decided to sit across from him on the sofa chair.


    ¡°Iris, did you make the decision to return? We are so d,¡± Lucas said and took a seat on the sofa chair.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t allow you to sit, Lucas,¡± Adolphus asserted. Upon hearing that Lucas promptly left the seat and apologized to the Crown Prince.


    ¡°Your Royal Highness, please take the tea. Iris, you should also drink,¡± Audelia, Iris¡¯s stepmother said politely.


    Iris couldn¡¯t believe her ears. Audelia never once talked with this tone with her and she never even asked to drink the tea to her. Because she was with the Crown Prince that¡¯s why she got a nice treatment from them.


    ¡°We aren¡¯t here to drink this tea,¡± Adolphus pronounced and gazed at Iris. ¡°Tell me how did she treat you every day?¡± he queried.


    Audelia was shocked to hear his question and wondered what would Iris reply. ¡°Iris is my daughter. Of course, I treated her well,¡± Audelia replied and gazed at Iris.


    ¡°Do you want me to rip your mouth apart?¡± Adolphus growled at her and asked her to bring her children in front of him.


    Adolphus extended his hand out. Anthony handed him the scroll and he showed it to Lucas. ¡°Do you know what¡¯s in there?¡± He questioned Lucas.


    ¡°How would I know, Your Royal Highness?¡± Lucas muttered.


    ¡°Your life from now onward,¡± Adolphus replied. ¡°Lucas Vinsant will no longer work in the government. His property will be seized shortly. The reason is simple: he did fraud while staying in his government position.¡± He saw Lucas almost open his mouth to speak but Adolphus stopped him, ¡°Ahh, I would like to tell you, Lucas, I have gathered evidence. I don¡¯t need corrupt humans in the government.¡±


    He threw the scroll toward Lucas and said, ¡°It¡¯s the official decree. No one can question it!¡±


    Audelia was shocked to hear her husband was thrown off his government position.


    ¡°Your Royal Highness, please don¡¯t do this,¡± She started pleading with Adolphus.


    ¡°Shut your mouth!¡± Adolphus bellowed at her. ¡°I told you to bring your insolent children in front of me. Do you have a death wish?¡± He inquired and Audelia quickly dashed out of the drawing room.


    ¡°Iris, don¡¯t do this to us,¡± Lucas said. ¡°Why did you say to the Crown Prince which¡± Before he could finish his sentence, Iris interrupted him.


    ¡°Father, I wish you were loyal to my mother. I cannot believe Father is still lying in front of the Crown Prince. I never was happy. You all tortured me every day. When Iined to you, you pped me,¡± Iris pronounced and her eyes filled with tears.


    ¡°Lucas, you should stay quiet. You had eighteen years to realize your mistake. Because the matter hase to my notice, I will destroy you all because you troubled my person,¡± Adolphus affirmed and nced at Iris.

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    Lucas could see his downfall in front of his eyes. That all happened because of his daughter, Iris. His blood boiled, but he could not either speak up in front of Adolphus.


    Soon, his son, Darius, and his second daughter, Frida, came to the drawing room with their mother. Audelia stood next to her husband and wondered what he would do.


    Both Darius and Frida greeted the Crown Prince, who ignored them.


    Adolphus gazed at Iris and asked, ¡°I was thinking to give a death sentence to Darius. He touched you inappropriately.¡±


    Everyone was stunned to hear that. Audelia quickly got on her knees and begged Adolphus not to punish her son for no reason.


    ¡°Your voice is annoying. Don¡¯t make me kill you right here. Stop pleading with me,¡± Adolphus¡¯s words intimidated that family.


    On the other hand, Iris didn¡¯t expect that Adolphus would act in such a way. However, Darius deserved such a punishment. So, she didn¡¯t oppose the Crown Prince and let him do whatever he felt was right.


    Darius gazed at Iris. ¡°What is this, Iris? How could you use me? Why would I touch you? Iris is lying, Your Royal Highness,¡± he told a white lie.


    Anthony knew the Crown Prince¡¯s anger and was also aware of how much he hated the lies. ¡°Darius Vinsant should not lie,¡± he advised him.


    ¡°Why would I lie?¡± Darius chuckled and red at Iris. ¡°We gave you everything and you are¡­¡± Before he could finish off his sentence, like a sh of light, Adolphus appeared before him and grabbed his neck.


    Darius felt his windpipe squeeze which made him unable to breathe. His veins popped out when Audelia and Frida rushed to him to stop him. Lucas asked Iris to stop the Crown Prince because if he killed a human, he would have to answer many people.


    ¡°How dare you touch her and then lie on my face?¡± Adolphus growled at him and his eyes turned green.


    Iris got worried as he heard Lucas¡¯s words. She approached Adolphus and asked him not to do that. She ced her hands on his hand, trying to pull away his grip from Darius¡¯ neck. Finally, Adolphus let Darius¡¯ neck go, which relieved everyone.


    ¡°Throw him into the prison,¡± Adolphus ordered Anthony, who bowed and asked the soldiers to take Darius away.


    Lucas told Adolphus not to do this. ¡°I will take this matter to the King if the Crown Prince does this. He is using my son for no reason. This isn¡¯t the way the rtionship of humans and werewolves be maintained,¡± he objected.


    ¡°Such threats don¡¯t work on me,¡± Adolphus pronounced and continued, ¡°Drag all of them to the prison. Lock them separately and don¡¯t give them water or food till evening.¡±


    Adolphus turned to the door and told Iris to follow him.


    Iris gazed at her father, who told her not to do this with them.


    ¡°You all deserve this, especially you. You betrayed my mother and me,¡± Iris stated and walked out of the drawing room.


    She saw Adolphus had banged the carriage¡¯s door. It clearly showed the intensity of his anger toward them.


    ¡°Get in,¡± Adolphus ordered Iris after he opened the window.


    She opened the carriage¡¯s door and stepped in. Sitting across from him, Iris asked the Crown Prince not to be furious.


    ¡°I want to kill all of them for hurting you. I saw the wounds, the scars on your body. Because they are the humans, I could not do that,¡± Adolphus said, exining to her the reason behind his fury.


    ¡°His Royal Highness did more than enough for me. In his position, no one would have ever helped me. I am a mere servant while he is the Crown Prince,¡± Iris stated with a tiny smile on her lips. She lowered her head and fiddled with her fingers.


    ¡°I have never thought that there would be a single person, who would one day understand my pain and punish those who hurt me. This is all a dream to me,¡± Iris stated and expressed her gratitude toward him.


    Before Adolphus could speak to her, Anthony knocked on the carriage¡¯s door. The Crown Prince opened the door and Anthony informed him that the Vinsant family would be taken to the city¡¯s prison house. Later, they would be shifted to the chief prison in the pce.


    Adolphus nodded and said, ¡°Take the soldiers with you.¡± He closed the window while Anthony asked the coachman to drive the carriage to the pce. The carriage moved and they left for the pce again. Anthony, on the other hand, had left in the other carriage while taking away Vinsant¡¯s family with him.


    However, suddenly the weather acted strange and in the mid of the pce route, torrential rain started pouring down. The coachman was unable to move the carriage. The dark weather had scared Iris.


    ¡°Is there any nearby ce here to stay?¡± Iris inquired and turned to Adolphus when the carriage¡¯s door opened. The coachman bowed to the Crown Prince and told him they had to stay at the rest house which was within walking distance from them.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go there,¡± Adolphus said and quickly got out of the carriage. He put on the ck cloak¡¯s hood above his head and extended his hand out for Iris. She quickly grabbed it and got out of the carriage.


    Adolphus pulled her inside hisrge cloak and ced his arm tightly on her waist. He instructed the coachman to free the horses and they headed to the nearby rest house.


    Within twenty minutes, they reached the rest house. Adolphus booked two rooms one for him and Iris and while other for the coachman.


    As soon as Iris stepped into the room with Adolphus, she moved away and looked at her dress which was wet from the bottom. Her hair was also slightly wet and so were her sleeves. She removed her shoes and turned to Adolphus.


    ¡°Let me help Master,¡± Iris said and saw him remove the cloak.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    ¡°I will do it,¡± Adolphus said and asked her to sit on the chair. He removed the waistcoat and unbuttoned the top two buttons of his shirt.


    However, Iris didn¡¯t sit. Instead, she moved closer to Adolphus after taking out a handkerchief from the pocket of her dress. Adolphus¡¯ face was drenched in water and even his hair was wet. She dabbed the handkerchief on his face gently.


    Because Adolphus was quite tall, she had to lift herself on her toes. He noticed it and slightly lowered his head. His eyes lingered on her lips and he felt the urge to kiss her.


    Iris¡¯s fingers touched his skin, which she didn¡¯t realize. However, for Adolphus, that touch was a fire. He caught her wrist, and she peered at him with inquisitiveness.


    ¡°Did I do something wrong, Master?¡± Iris asked.


    ¡°No,¡± Adolphus promptly replied.


    ¡°Then?¡± Iris was confused why he grasped his wrist.


    Adolphus could not kiss her since it would seem to her as harassment. He took the handkerchief from her and started wiping the water from her face. ¡°I don¡¯t want you to get sick,¡± he said.


    Iris¡¯ heart fluttered, and she curled her fingers.

 Unbearable to restrain myself

    Iris stood in silence beside the window, captivated by the rain¡¯s delicate dance upon the rooftop. Its gentle cadence enveloped the room in a tranquil ambiance.


    Adolphus, towel in hand as he dried his hair, broke the silence. ¡°The rain won¡¯t stop if you continue to gaze outside. Please,e and sit on the bed.¡±


    Turning to him, Iris met his gaze and replied, ¡°I¡¯m quitefortable here, Master.¡±


    Amused, Adolphus raised an inquisitive eyebrow and quipped, ¡°Why do you always insist on making me repeat myself, Iris?¡±


    Iris cast her eyes downward, her voice carrying a hint of contrition as she softly apologized, ¡°Forgive me, Master.¡± With measured steps, she made her way to the bed, taking a seat on one side, creating a subtle buffer between herself and Adolphus, the Crown Prince of the Kingdom.


    The proximity to Adolphus, the Crown Prince, left her feeling uneasy. Her fingers yed nervously with each other as she wished for the rain¡¯s timely cessation.


    Adolphus deftly unbuttoned his shirt, allowing it to loosen from his snug trousers. His boots found a discreet spot beneath the bed. As he settled in, he suddenly called out, ¡°Iris!¡± Her name on his lips prompted her swift attention.


    With utmost attentiveness, Iris turned toward him, her voice gentle and caring. ¡°Does Master require anything?¡± she inquired.


    Adolphus issued his directive firmly. ¡°No, I don¡¯t. Get into the bed and cover yourself with the nket,¡± hemanded.


    ¡°I am alright here. I am not feeling cold,¡± Iris quickly responded, but her sneeze took her by surprise, prompting her to cover her mouth discreetly.


    Despite her initial reluctance, Irisplied with his request, slipping into the bed and cocooning herself beneath the nket. ¡°Master Apollyon, I¡¯ve never encountered such rain before,¡± she remarked, her voice tinged with wonder.


    Adolphus inched closer on the bed, his presence bing more intimate. ¡°Does it scare you?¡± he inquired softly.


    Iris¡¯s eyes widened as her gaze inadvertently traced his chest peeking through the partially undone shirt. She refocused her attention as Adolphus began to dry her hair with the towel. ¡°It does scare me a bit,¡± she confessed honestly in response to his question.


    ¡°Nothing will happen,¡± Adolphus reassured her, his soothing words offering herfort.


    In that very moment, the sky roared with thunder, and a brilliant lightning bolt illuminated the room, startling Iris. She instinctively buried her face in Adolphus¡¯ chest, clinging tightly to his arms for reassurance.


    As the storm continued to rage outside, Adolphus tenderly brought his arm around her back, providing aforting caress as they weathered the tempest together.


    After several minutes, when the thundering and lightning stopped, Iris pulled away, apologizing for behaving that way.


    Adolphus¡¯s gaze remained fixed on her, his words tender and sincere. Yet, a desire stirred within him as he couldn¡¯t help but notice her moist lips, reigniting the urge to taste them once more.


    ¡°Can I have the pleasure to kiss you?¡± Adolphus inquired, his hand gently cradling her neck, his fingers tracing delicate circles there.


    Iris stopped blinking, her eyes filled with confusion as she stared at him. His request left her torn, caught between her loyalty and her own principles. ¡°I cannot give my master such a thing. That¡¯s against my dignity,¡± she replied truthfully, her unwavering resolve evident in her tone, in her eyes. As a purchased ve, she understood herck of rights over herself, but she was determined not topromise her self-respect, even in the presence of the Crown Prince.


    Adolphus smiled at her reply. ¡°What a wonder you are!¡± he remarked, causing her to meet his gaze which shone in green radiance. ¡°I expected this kind of response from you only. You are the only ve, who dares to say no to me,¡± he muttered and moved away.


    His wolf was responsible for making him feel such emotions toward her at the random time. ¡°I will bring warm soup for you. The rain isn¡¯t going to stop, I feel,¡± he said and again wore the boots.


    However, Iris intervened, urging him not to trouble himself further.


    ¡°You are a special one to me, whom I don¡¯t want to fall sick,¡± Adolphus asserted and left the room despite Iris refusal of having the soup.


    Adolphus returned after fifteen minutes, carrying a tray bearing a steaming bowl of chicken soup. He closed the door gently behind him and carefully approached the bed.


    Taking the bowl in his sizable hand, he brought it closer to Iris and stirred the aromatic soup with adle.


    Iris looked at the meal and inquired, ¡°How much did it cost?¡±


    Amusement danced in Adolphus¡¯ eyes as he locked gazes with Iris. ¡°Why? Do you intend to reimburse me for these few cents?¡± he yfully inquired.


    Iris found herself momentarily speechless under his intense gaze.


    ¡°The Crown Prince rarely does this for anyone, so savor the moment,¡± Adolphus dered and brought thedle, filled with soup, closer to her mouth.


    Irisplied and allowed Adolphus to feed her the soup, though she insisted, ¡°I can drink it myself.¡±


    Adolphus, however, remained steadfast. ¡°I¡¯ll serve you today,¡± he asserted. As Iris savored every spoonful, she eventually finished the soup.


    Concern for her master¡¯s well-being crossed her mind. ¡°I forgot to ask, shouldn¡¯t my Master have some hot soup as well?¡± Iris inquired.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    Adolphus shook his head. ¡°Certainly not. I¡¯m a werewolf, Iris. My body doesn¡¯t catch cold easily,¡± he exined, reassuring her. He set the bowl aside and got into the bed again.


    Iris, with a tender gesture, reached for the edge of the nket. She carefully draped it over Adolphus, pulling it closer to ensure his warmth. As she did so, Adolphus¡¯s gaze remained locked onto her, his eyes holding a mixture of gratitude and admiration. She met his gaze and softly expressed her concern, ¡°I don¡¯t want Master to get cold.¡±


    Adolphus gently took hold of her hand and pulled her closer, his other hand possessively resting on her back. Iris felt her breath catch as his proximity intensified.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t I mention how much your presence affects me, especially when you do such things?¡± Adolphus huskily whispered against her lips, his desire palpable. ¡°Sometimes it bes unbearable for me to restrain myself, Iris.¡±

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    Iris blinked several times and inquired of Adolphus, ¡°What have I done wrong?¡± She continued, ¡°I was merely fulfilling my duty by covering you with the nket.¡± Her gaze briefly met his before she lowered her eyes.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    Adolphus exined, a hint of desire in his voice, ¡°It¡¯s those caring gestures that awaken the primal instincts within me. You¡¯re well aware of how much my body yearns to im you.¡±


    Iris offered a sincere apology and promised to exercise greater caution in the future.


    ¡°How?¡± Adolphus demanded answer.


    Iris again peered into his orbs shimmering greenish. ¡°I won¡¯t do what I¡¯m not told to,¡± she replied, stressing upon her words.


    ¡°Tsk.¡± Adolphus ended up chuckling. His hand went to the back of her head and he pulled her up. Iris¡¯s eyes grew bigger, her eyes started fluttering in anticipation.


    ¡°Master,¡± Iris whispered, her plea evident in her voice, urging him to release her. Simultaneously, her eyes conveyed the message that such thoughts were inappropriate.


    Adolphus brought his other hand to tenderly cradle her neck, leaning down to whisper in her ear. ¡°Iris, I¡¯ve mentioned before how I can¡¯t detect my mate¡¯s scent, but your presence affects me like no other. I¡¯m beginning to believe that you might be my mate,¡± he confessed, his words tinged with uncertainty.


    ¡°Master shouldn¡¯t think that. How can I be¡± her words were shut off as Adolphus¡¯s index finger rested on the top of her lips.


    His intense gaze bore into hers. ¡°Iris, why don¡¯t you let me confirm it? A kiss is the answer. We already have kissed a few times, but not like the real one,¡± he suggested to Iris before dropping his hand to her lower waist.


    ¡°That¡¯s my fault to forget my position as a servant. I cannot involve with the Crown Prince in such kind of rtionship. I know I¡¯m again rude to him, but he can find some other woman to satisfy his primal desires,¡± Iris opined without fearing him once again.


    ¡°I want a romantic rtionship with you, Iris. A serious romantic rtionship,¡± Adolphus¡¯s deration filled the room, apanied only by the sound of rain pattering on the roof.


    Iris looked at him, her expression one of bewilderment. However, she couldn¡¯t ignore her own reservations and ended up shaking her head, declining his offer.


    ¡°But I am a ve, a servant or a maid who doesn¡¯t even equal Master Adolphus,¡± she reasoned while furrowing her brows together.


    ¡°Yes, you are a ve and a maid. But for me, you are not only that person. You also know what a ve can do for his master, but I never allowed you to do something against your will. I do feel some strong emotions toward you,¡± Adolphus asserted and his grip slowly loosened from her waist.


    Adolphus quietly instructed, ¡°You may move away,¡± as he averted his gaze from her.


    Iris sensed that her words had upset Adolphus, so she quietly retreated to the bed and continued to watch him, even though his gaze was averted.


    ¡°It¡¯s not right, Iris,¡± Adolphus finally spoke and caught her off guard as he turned to look at her. ¡°You¡¯re still gazing at me. How can I not think about you when you do that?¡± he questioned.


    ¡°Pardon me?¡± Iris eximed, clearly taken aback, struggling to find the right words to respond.


    ¡°I¡¯ve gone crazy,¡± Adolphus mumbled and he got down from the bed. Wearing his boots, he left the room in a fury, leaving Iris all alone there.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to upset him,¡± Iris murmured.


    With more than fifteen minutes passing and no sign of Adolphus, fear began to gnaw at Iris. She made the decision to search for him outside. Stepping off the bed, she quickly put on her sandals and ventured out in search of him.


    In the corridor, thenterns flickered due to the wind, casting eerie shadows. Iris scanned her surroundings, noticing an open window at the far end, allowing the wind to rush in.


    Determined to close it, she hurried toward it, stretching out her hand. In the process, she got drenched from the front as rain poured in. Nheless, she managed to sessfully shut the window, blocking the rain from entering further.


    As Iris turned around, she was met with the unsettling sight of two drunken men whose lecherous gazes made her feel vulnerable.


    Her hands dropped to her sides, and she became acutely aware that her dress was entirely soaked from the rain, entuating her curves. She instinctively crossed her arms protectively over her chest and made a swift decision to retreat to her room.


    As she passed the two men, one of them seized her wrist, causing her to let out a whimper of pain. ¡°Let go of me!¡± Iris shouted, her voiceced with fear and frustration.


    ¡°How can I let go of such a beautiful girl? You¡¯re going to give us some pleasure tonight,¡± the man leered, his lustful gaze fixed on Iris.


    However, Adolphus¡¯manding voice shattered the tense atmosphere in the corridor. ¡°Leave her hand!¡± His deep, authoritative tone sent shivers down their spines as they locked eyes with him, instantly releasing Iris¡¯s wrist.


    Adolphus moved with lightning speed, appearing in front of the man who had grasped Iris¡¯s wrist. His powerful grip closed around the man¡¯s neck, and the other man, too close to escape, found himself trapped by Adolphus.


    Iris urgently pleaded with him to stop, but Adolphus, his pupils now a striking red with a hint of green, didn¡¯t relent. ¡°I will end their lives for their filthy acts,¡± he dered, tightening his hold on their necks. In a matter of seconds, the two men lost consciousness, their souls departing from their lifeless bodies.


    Adolphus released his grip, allowing the two to crumple to the wooden floor with a heavy thud.


    Iris, still in shock, covered her mouth with her hands and stared at Adolphus in bewilderment.


    Adolphus swiftly took her hand and pulled her inside the room. With a forceful motion, he mmed the door against the wall and then drew Iris close to him, their bodies pressing together.


    Adolphus¡¯s anger was palpable as he questioned her, ¡°Who told you to go out?¡±


    Iris stammered, unable to provide an immediate response, but then found the courage to exin herself. ¡°I-I was worried about my master, wondering where he went in such bad weather.¡±


    Surprisingly, Adolphus¡¯s anger dissipatedpletely, and he embraced her tightly, leaving Iris utterly astonished by his sudden change in demeanor.

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    Adolphus rested his chin on Iris¡¯ shoulder, his voice soft as he inquired, ¡°I can¡¯t fathom what could possibly threaten me to make you so fearful. This isn¡¯t a safe ce, and I¡¯m here with you because of the torrential downpour.¡± He exined his presence amid the grim surroundings.


    Iris, her concern evident, questioned, ¡°What will be the consequences for those men?¡±


    ¡°They brought it upon themselves,¡± Adolphus replied calmly. ¡°Consider it a lenient punishment from me.¡±


    Stepping away from her, he observed her soaked attire, perplexed. ¡°How did you end up getting wet?¡± he asked, his confusion evident in his gaze.


    ¡°I closed the window at the corridor¡¯s far end,¡± Iris exined.


    Adolphus shook his head gently, ¡°It wasn¡¯t your work, dear.¡±


    Iris was shocked to hear such an affectionate word from Adolphus¡¯ mouth for her.


    Their conversation was interrupted by a knock on the door. He motioned for Iris to move towards the bed while he answered it. The owner of the rest house greeted Adolphus with a bow before they stepped outside, Adolphus closing the door behind him.


    ¡°Dispose of those two and prepare a brazier,¡± Adolphus instructed the owner. ¡°The room is growing chilly, and I doubt the rain will cease tonight.¡±


    The owner nodded respectfully and said, ¡°I apologize for not being able to provide better services. I will arrange for the brazier shortly.¡±


    Adolphus acknowledged with a hum and returned to the room, noticing that the rest house employees had already removed the bodies downstairs. As he reentered the room, the owner went about preparing the brazier.


    ¡°I seem to keep causing problems for my Master,¡± Iris admitted, her gaze cast downward.


    ¡°You haven¡¯t done anything wrong. It¡¯s the fault of those despicable individuals who looked at you with ill intentions,¡± Adolphus dered, his protective instincts evident.


    Iris fell silent for a moment before asking a surprising question, ¡°Why hasn¡¯t Master Adolphus found his mate?¡± Her curiosity about his mate made the Crown Prince raise an amused eyebrow.


    ¡°Why this sudden curiosity?¡± he inquired.


    Iris hesitated briefly before responding, ¡°I was just wondering.¡±


    ¡°Have I not shared this with you before?¡± Adolphus inquired.


    ¡°I¡¯m afraid I don¡¯t recall, Master,¡± Iris confessed.


    ¡°It¡¯s the result of a curse,¡± Adolphus exined. ¡°How could you forget? I informed you about it. I battled a formidable witch, and that¡¯s how it transpired,¡± he recounted.


    ¡°Then, what steps should Master Adolphus take? He must discover a means to break this curse,¡± Iris suggested.


    ¡°Iris, there seems to be no way to break this curse,¡± Adolphusmented. ¡°I¡¯ve made every effort to rid myself of it. As the Crown Prince, I should have been wed by now. Yet, due to this curse, I can¡¯t even sense my mate,¡± he exined with a heavy heart.


    Iris felt a pang of sympathy for her master. She knew he longed to be like other werewolves.


    ¡°Iris, there¡¯s something peculiar happening when you¡¯re near me,¡± Adolphus confessed, unable to keep it to himself. ¡°I feel drawn to you,¡± he admitted, his vulnerability evident in his words.


    Iris peered at him, her eyes grew wide to hear those words and for a moment, she ceased to blink. As she lowered her eyes, she whispered, ¡°It ismon to feel attraction toward a woman for a man. There¡¯s nothing strange in that.¡±


    Adolphus ended up chuckling. ¡°I never felt attracted to anyone, Iris. Werewolves possess pheromones, making us feel more sexually enhanced than humans. It¡¯s the curse that forbids me, but with you, it feels the curse has no impact. That¡¯s why I want us to be something more,¡± he borated.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    Iris hummed and said, ¡°Master, I¡¯m a human and I¡¯m a servant. I cannot give you what you desire for. I¡¯m sure my Master will find a woman better than me.¡±


    Adolphus frowned to hear her words. ¡°Iris, why do you devalue yourself? You are a noble¡¯s daughter. You became a ve of your choice and then I turned you into my personal attendant because of my choice,¡± he affirmed.


    Something strange happened in Iris¡¯s heart. The Crown Prince of the nation had his set on hers. He would always make her feel stronger.


    ¡°I can free you if you want,¡± Adolphus said, ¡°and I can even give you a ce to live.¡±


    Iris shook her head. ¡°I want to be my master¡¯s side. I¡¯ve said this before too. I¡¯ll serve him all my life,¡± she proimed.


    ¡°I want more from you. I want you, Iris,¡± Adolphus truthfully said. ¡°It is not control myself whenever we are alone. I don¡¯t see you as a mere servant, but as a person who knows me behind closed doors. Will you allow me to im you fully?¡± he asked.


    Iris was left puzzled by his sudden demand. It was a tough decision to make from her side.


    ¡°I need time, Master,¡± Iris said.


    ¡°Sure. You can have as much as time you want, but let me shower my feelings on you whenever I feel I should,¡± Adolphus stated.


    Iris hummed in response. She allowed Adolphus to do what he felt was right with her. She gulped thinking if she did right by agreeing to that.


    The knock on the door again lost their attention from each other. Adolphus opened the door and the rest house owner informed him about the brazier he brought.


    ¡°Give it to me,¡± Adolphus said and took it from the owner. He shut the door and ced the brazier at the center of the room, thus bringing warmth to the room.


    Iris wanted to feel the heat from close, so she left the bed and went to the brazier. Sitting on her knees, she ced her hands above the brazier, feeling the heat from it.


    ¡°Wear your sandals,¡± Adolphus said.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, Master,¡± Iris stated and thanked him for arranging that for her.


    Adolphus¡¯s gaze fixated on the exposed nape of Iris, a curious expression knitting his brows together. Without hesitation, he gracefully knelt before her, one knee touching the floor, while his hand hovered above the other. His fingers delicately traced the unfamiliar mark on her nape.


    ¡°What happened?¡± Iris inquired, her voice filled with curiosity.


    Adolphus momentarily forgot about the mark, captivated by the depth of her eyes. Unable to resist the pull any longer, he drew her closer, and their lips met in a tender and unexpected kiss, causing her eyes to widen with surprise and intrigue.

 Her First Love

    Iris felt herself losing control, her senses overwhelmed by the intensity of Adolphus¡¯s kiss. It was as if time stood still as their lips met, a hunger in his touch that left her momentarily breathless.


    Her eyelids fluttered open when she sensed something soft beneath her, and to her astonishment, they had somehow ended up on the bed, their passionate embrace unbroken.


    Adolphus gently traced his tongue along her lower lip, and, unable to resist, she parted her lips, inviting him to explore her further. Iris had no idea how she let her guards off in that moment andpletely surrendered herself to his mercy.Original content from N?velDrama.Org.


    With each kiss, she felt how strong emotions Adolphus held for her. A soft moan escaped her lips as their tongues entwined, and hr eagerly explored her mouth. Deep within her core, a peculiar sensation began to stir.


    Despite the urge to breathe, she didn¡¯t want Adolphus to pull away either. However, finally he let go of her lips, making her gasp for air and his sweet torture began at her neck.


    ¡°Iris, ask me to stop. I¡¯m unable to do that,¡± Adolphus growled, his green eyes turning wine red, his wolf taking over his mind. It happened for the first time with him that he felt such strong emotions toward a woman. With that, he was confirmed that she was his mate.


    Iris¡¯ mind was already blocked by the new sensation of desire. For some reason, the thought of pleasing came in her mind.


    Adolphus gave her a newer aspect to her life. Although she didn¡¯t want to be close to him because of her current status, but at the same time, she felt she should permit him to do it.


    ¡°Do what you feel is right, Master,¡± Iris managed to spoke when he locked his eyes with hers.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you possess any feelings for me? Don¡¯t make me do it just because I¡¯m your master,¡± Adolphus proimed.


    Iris lowered her eyes unsure of what she should say. ¡°I do,¡± Iris truthfully said, ¡°but I also know you are the Crown Prince.¡±


    Adolphus kissed the middle of her forehead gently and then the tip of her nose. ¡°I think I¡¯ll only take you as my woman,¡± he whispered against her lips.


    Iris¡¯ peered into his eyes and recalled how she was reluctant earlier to get intimate with him. Suddenly, her mind lost control over her and desirespletely overpowered her.


    Adolphus buried his face in the crook of her neck and peppered kisses there. ¡°I am unable to resist again,¡± his warm breath hit her earlobe and she shuddered. Her toes curled as his lips continued to torture her neck.


    Her hands involuntarily moved to his chest and she finally pushed him away. ¡°We must stop,¡± Iris said. Their eyes locked each other.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think we should do this. I don¡¯t want to live as a person, who will be the source of Master¡¯s pleasure. Forgive me, if I speak out of my boundaries,¡± Iris expressed her thoughts.


    ¡°Iris, I never took you as a source of my pleasure and never will,¡± Adolphus said.


    ¡°Then?¡± Iris gazed into his eyes. ¡°We cannot be together because I¡¯m a servant, a human. I must have dreamt too high, Master, but I want to be with a man who only loves me and stays loyal to me,¡± she proimed.


    ¡°I understand,¡± Adolphus said and let go of her. He decided to talk with his parents regarding this. They needed to know his choice first, only then he would be physical with Iris. She had been abused and tricked for a long time. Two men in her own house abused her, so it was obvious that she needed a man whom she could trust more than her life.


    Iris adjusted her shirt and sat back in her ce while Adolphus sat next to her. ¡°We will have dinner soon, then we should go to sleep,¡± Adolphus asserted.


    ¡°Understood, Master,¡± Iris said. Her heartbeats slowly turned normal. However, she for some reason felt sleepy. She didn¡¯t realize when the sleep engulfed her.


    Iris¡¯s head touched Adolphus¡¯ shoulder, who turned his head to look at her. To his surprise, Iris had fallen asleep. He brushed the hair away from her cheek before making her heady on the pillowfortably.


    His fingers stroked her hair for a few seconds and he couldn¡¯t help but kiss the middle of her forehead. ¡°I have developed strong feelings for you and I will take you as my woman, Iris. I promise,¡± he whispered and thenin next to her. His arm securely stayed around her, and gradually he also drifted off to sleep.


    The next morning, Iris woke up with a strange dream of being chased by her stepbrother. The rain had stopped and the entire room was well lit up because of the bright light from the outside.


    She turned her head and found Adolphus sleeping so close to her. He had a slight frown on his forehead. Reaching her hand out to his face, Iris eased the frown on his forehead.


    She recalled how the previous night Adolphus got intimate with her. He did confess he wanted to take her as a woman, but she didn¡¯t want to act selfish at all.


    If Adolphus would choose her, everything would be messy around him. Iris didn¡¯t want him to unnecessarily take stress when he could find a better woman than her.


    ¡°I wish I weren¡¯t a servant,¡± Iris whispered against his lips. He was somehow became her first love and probably would be thest. She never felt that within such a short span of time, a person, especially a man would be her world.


    ¡°I pray that you find the cure of this curse soon,¡± Iris murmured. This was the first time she prayed for someone and it was Adolphus. A smile graced her lips and she decided to wake him up.


    ¡°Master,¡± Iris called out his name and then tapped on his shoulder.


    Adolphus ended up opening his eyes and the first person he saw was Iris.


    ¡°It¡¯s morning. The rain has stopped. We should go back to the pce,¡± Iris asserted.


    ¡°Ah, yes,¡± Adolphus said and he quickly got out of the bed.

 What my heart says

    Inside the pce, Queen Lucia sat regally on an ornate chaise. Two servants stood nearby, each wielding arge fan to keep the Queenfortable. It was in this opulent setting that Queen Lucia summoned Iris to her presence.


    ¡°Your Majesty, Iris is here,¡± a maidservant informed the Queen, who looked toward the entrance.


    Iris entered with her gaze low and bowed to the Queen in respect.


    Lucia left her seat on the chaise and walked up to Iris. She lifted her chin and looked at her face. ¡°So, you are the woman who has been staying close to my son,¡± she stated.


    Iris kept her gaze down, not daring to look into the Queen¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°Where were you two the previous night?¡± Lucia inquired as he let go of her chin and a servant stepped up to wipe the Queen¡¯s hand from a handkerchief.


    ¡°The rain was heavy when the Crown Prince decided that we should take shelter in the rest house,¡± Iris replied truthfully. She was well aware of the fact that werewolves would catch lies just by hearing the heartbeat of the person before them.


    ¡°And you were with him!? The entire night, in the same room,¡± Lucia inquired. Though Iris had her eyes low, she could feel the piercing gaze of the Queen at her. Iris didn¡¯t wish to lie, but if she spoke, she might get punished.


    ¡°Answer me,¡± Lucia raised her voice at her.


    ¡°I was,¡± Iris answered with a trembling voice.


    ¡°Stay away from my son. You need to know what your value is. Adolphus is the Crown Prince, the next Alpha King of the people. Involving himself with a servant doesn¡¯t suit him. I¡¯ll punish you to death if I find out you get close to my son. You aren¡¯t allowed to see him at night or I¡¯ll punish you in the open,¡± Lucia proimed. Her words were clear with warning.


    ¡°I willply with Her Majesty¡¯s words,¡± Iris said.


    ¡°Leave my sight,¡± Lucia told her.


    Iris bowed respectfully once again and then left the chamber quickly.


    ¡°Is Niki¡¯s daughter Juvia arrived in the pce?¡± Lucia then asked her personal attendant, Veronica.


    ¡°Not yet, Your Majesty. She will be here by this afternoon,¡± Veronica informed the Queen, who hummed.


    ¡°Adolphus needs to marry soon,¡± Lucia muttered, ¡°or else, such lowly ss women would try to seduce him.¡± Her remark was sharp which would have definitely hurt Iris, but luckily she already left the chamber.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    ~~~~


    Adolphus couldn¡¯t help but frown upon learning about Juvia¡¯s visit to the pce, wondering what his mother was scheming. Unbeknownst to him, earlier that morning, Iris had also been summoned by the Queen.


    ¡°Your Grace,¡± Anthony, one of his advisors, spoke up, ¡°His Majesty the King requests your presence at his manor.¡±


    Adolphus, feeling a sense of unease and curiosity, nodded to acknowledge the message and prepared to meet with his father, the King, to discover the reason behind these unexpected developments.


    Adolphus entered the main hall of the manor and was taken aback by the unexpected sight. Juvia was present, apanied by her father, and his mother, Queen Lucia, appeared to be in high spirits.


    ¡°The Crown Prince has arrived,¡± Lucia announced with a delighted tone, her eyes fixed on her son. Adolphus exchanged a curious nce with Juvia, trying to discern the reason behind this unusual gathering and his mother¡¯s evident happiness.


    Adolphus greeted both the King and the Queen while Niki and his daughter stood up in his respect. Adolphus took the seat after King Xavier asked him to. Even Niki and Juvia took their respective seats.


    ¡°Adolphus, because of the curse you can¡¯t find your mate. Your mother and I have decided that you shall marry Niki¡¯s daughter, Juvia. She is perfect to be the Crown Princess and the next Queen,¡± Xavier pronounced with a smile.


    His statement brought a smile to both Niki¡¯s and his daughter¡¯s lips. Juvia had always liked Adolphus and she was excited to get married to him.


    ¡°I refuse,¡± Adolphus said.


    All of them were stunned to hear his response.


    King Xavier decided to handle the situation and continued, ¡°The Crown Prince cannot refuse. None of us know when his curse be uplifted. So, he must marry the choice of the woman, which we have decided for him,¡± he rified to his son.


    ¡°Father, I like a woman and I would like to marry her. Indeed, Miss Juvia is a woman with high values, but I don¡¯t find myself suitable for her,¡± Adolphus calmly exined to his parents.


    ¡°Whom do you like?¡± Xavier asked as his brows drew close while Lucia already knew the answer. She couldn¡¯t believe Iris seeded in controlling her sonpletely.


    ¡°You have to marry the woman I choose for you, Crown Prince,¡± Lucia affirmed, thus not letting her son speak. ¡°I have chosen Juvia as your wife, so you need to go forward with that,¡± she proimed.


    ¡°Forgive me, Mother. However, I already have someone, who I think is my mate,¡± Adolphus made a shocking revtion to everyone.


    Now, even Lucia was interested to know who could be that woman. Iris was a human, so there was no way she could be her son¡¯s mate.


    ¡°Who is it?¡± Juvia asked this time.


    ¡°Iris Vinsant,¡± Adolphus replied. ¡°She is the woman I¡¯ll marry and I feel attracted to her,¡± he stated.


    ¡°That ve whom you brought as a servant!¡± Lucia was infuriated to hear her son¡¯s choice.


    ¡°She¡¯s a noble¡¯s daughter,¡± Adolphus corrected her.


    ¡°She is a human,¡± Xavier intervened. ¡°How dare you develop feelings for a human? Who is Iris? What¡¯s going behind my back?¡± he suddenly got angry.


    Adolphus didn¡¯t expect that the matter would escte to this extent. He gazed at Niki and requested him to leave with his daughter. He also felt that it was necessary to leave and took his leave along with his daughter.


    ¡°Iris cannot marry you. We won¡¯t allow it ever,¡± Xavier announced his decision to Adolphus.


    ¡°I¡¯ll hear what my heart says,¡± Adolphus pronounced with a stern tone.

 Regret this decision

    ¡°How could the Crown Prince say that? Iris is a human, bought as a ve and now is a servant to you. Don¡¯t you know how the rules work?¡± Xavier was furious with his son¡¯s sudden behavior.


    Adolphus snickered and continued. ¡°Why do you expect me to go against my heart? You also married Mother because you found her attractive, you fell in love with her,¡± he argued with his father, the King.


    ¡°Iris isn¡¯t a werewolf,¡± Xavier reminded him. ¡°You feel attracted to any other woman too,¡± he added.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think so, Father. I never even nced at another woman. However, Iris has captured my attention since the moment my eyes met hers. It happened way before she was bought as a ve first and then served me as a servant,¡± Adolphus exined to them.


    Lucia could never let her son marry Iris. ¡°Why don¡¯t we ask Iris if she feels the same for you or not?¡± she opined.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want her to call here,¡± Adolphus rified.


    Lucia quirked her eyebrow. ¡°Why shouldn¡¯t she be called here? Both parties should be in love to proceed with the marriage. Let¡¯s hear what Iris has to say,¡± she proimed and gestured for Veronica, her personal attendant to bring Iris.


    Adolphus frowned because he had not even told his feelings to Iris. ¡°Mother, I have yet to confess to Iris. You both can see herter in the evening,¡± he asserted, and asked Veronica not to leave.


    ¡°A Luna is supposed to be someone who will assist you, and be as strong as you are. It takes months for a human to be a better werewolf, even if he/she is bitten. I will stand against your decision to marry Iris,¡± Xavier announced his decision.


    ¡°And I won¡¯t marry the woman you both have selected for me,¡± Adolphus affirmed and rose to his feet. ¡°I shall take my leave since the meeting is over.¡± He bowed to his parents and left the main hall.


    The first thing he did was order Anthony to bring Iris to his chamber. Adolphus waited for Iris¡¯ arrival as it was important to tell her how he felt for her.


    His feet came to a halt when Iris finally entered the chamber. She kept her gaze low and bowed to him.


    Adolphus walked up to her and asked her to lift her head. She did and their eyes met. ¡°I have something to tell you, Iris,¡± he said.


    Iris was curious to know what the Crown Prince had to say to her and patiently waited for him to speak.


    ¡°You are aware of the fact a werewolf finds a mate using the scent. However, I¡¯m unable to do that. I never felt attracted to anyone all these years after I turned into a full-grown werewolf. No woman could make me feel the way you do, Iris. I love you and I want you to be a part of my life,¡± Adolphus confessed his feelings.


    Iris was shocked to hear that confession. She couldn¡¯t believe her ears for a few moments and finally blinked her eyes.


    ¡°I appreciate Master¡¯s feelings for me, but I cannot reciprocate them,¡± Iris pronounced. It was difficult for her to say something like that, but it was necessary too. She hadn¡¯t forgotten the Queen¡¯s warning to her. She was a servant and couldn¡¯t dream of marrying a person who was beyond her reach.


    ¡°Why?¡± Adolphus asked. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you say that because you are a servant, a human. I decided to buy you. That¡¯s why you became a servant here. We werewolves are the same as humans. The only difference is that we possess some special features. Rest we are the same in everything,¡± he began exining to Iris, trying to convince her not to reject his feelings without even thinking about it once.


    ¡°Master, forgive me, but I truly cannot reciprocate your feelings,¡± Iris repeated her words again. She knew Adolphus would be hurt, but it would be temporary at least. He would surely find a better woman than her.


    ¡°I will give you time to think,¡± Adolphus said.


    ¡°My decision will remain the same, Master,¡± Iris affirmed, her fingers curling together in nervousness. She noticed how Adolphus¡¯ jaw clenched.


    ¡°Why are you doing this to me? Is loving me that difficult for you? You also feel something for me, then why are you refusing to do it?¡± Adolphus questioned her, trying to remain as calm as possible. He didn¡¯t want to take his anger out at her.


    ¡°I never got love from anyone around me. I don¡¯t have any romantic feelings towards my Master. All I feel is safe and secure around him,¡± Iris exined to him.


    Adolphus held her arms and drew her close. His grip was too tight, which made Iris flinch in pain. His breath hit her lips and her heart drummed against her chest.


    ¡°Don¡¯t lie to me,¡± Adolphus said.


    ¡°I¡¯m not lying,¡± Iris proimed.Original content from N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Fine. You¡¯ll regret this decision of yours, Iris,¡± Adolphus remarked in a fury, and let go of her arms. He turned his back on her. ¡°Since you think of yourself as a mere servant in my service, then fulfill all my needs with no feelings attached. Will you do it? If not, then you¡¯ll see me with another woman,¡± Adolphus¡¯s anger suddenly burst in her as he put forward two conditions in front of her.


    ¡°I can¡¯t do what Master Adolphus wants,¡± Iris said.


    ¡°Alright,¡± Adolphus said and asked her to leave his sight.


    Iris bowed and silently walked out of the room. Tears welled up in her eyes as she broke Adolphus¡¯ heart. She was never loved by anyone and it was Adolphus who readily wanted to show her his love. But she had no other way but to reject his feelings.


    Anthony nced in her direction and said, ¡°The King and the Queen will be happy to hear your decision. You cannot be with the Crown Prince. Now, you should resume your work.¡±


    Iris nodded her head after wiping the tears from her eyes and left to do her remaining work.

 Leave this palace

    Iris sat to have her lunch in themon dining hall with the servant. The other days she used to have her meals with Adolphus, but today he didn¡¯t call her. The rejection he got from her deeply affected her. Iris surely was upset about it, but she couldn¡¯t do anything about it either.


    ¡°Iris, have this,¡± a fellow maidservant, Kiera, told her as she ced a bowl of sweet dessert before her. ¡°This is a special dessert given once a week. You will surely love it,¡± Kiera added.


    ¡°Thank you. I appreciate you bringing this for me,¡± Iris said with a tiny smile.


    ¡°So, how¡¯s your work in the Crown Prince¡¯s service? I heard he doesn¡¯t allow any other female servant except you,¡± Kiera said as she sat next to her to have her lunch.


    ¡°Yes, His Grace doesn¡¯t allow anyone else. I feel good working there,¡± Iris pronounced.


    Kiera hummed and continued eating her meals. She advised Iris not to get herself involved with the royals. ¡°We humans belong to the lowest rank if they are chosen as servants or ves in the pce,¡± she asserted.


    ¡°I agree with this,¡± Iris said. She had finished her main meal and decided to eat the dessert. Picking up the spoon, she ate the dessert and savored its sweet taste.


    After finishing the dessert, she thanked Kiera for bringing it for her.


    ¡°Do you wish to eat more?¡± Kiera asked.


    ¡°No. I am full now,¡± Iris said and told her she would wait for her.


    ¡°I may take time. You should leave. Since you are appointed to the Crown Prince¡¯s service, you cannot be away for a long time,¡± Kiera advised her.Original content from N?velDrama.Org.


    Iris concurred with her words. However, she couldn¡¯t either tell her how Adolphus didn¡¯t even want to see her. She lifted her te and walked away.


    After washing her hands and rinsing her mouth with water, she headed to the Crown Prince¡¯s manor. Upon reaching there, she found out from a maidservant that Adolphus, in anger, had hurt himself.


    ¡°What?¡± Iris was shocked to learn that. ¡°What do you mean His Grace has hurt himself? What happened? Is he in his bedchamber?¡± Iris inquired.


    ¡°Yes. You should hurry,¡± the maidservant told Iris, who was ready to head to Adolphus¡¯ bedchamber.


    However, Anthony stopped her. ¡°His Majesty has summoned you. Follow Miss Martha to the King¡¯s chamber,¡± he ordered Iris.


    ¡°I will go after checking on the Crown Prince,¡± Iris said.


    ¡°There is no need for that. The Physician is dressing His Grace¡¯s wound. You shouldn¡¯t keep the King in wait,¡± Anthony opined.


    Iris bowed and followed Martha to the King¡¯s manor. She was nervous and worried at the same time. The former feeling was supposed to see the King, while thetter feeling arose because Adolphus injured himself.


    In no time, she was in the King¡¯s chamber. She gave a respectful bow to both the King and the Queen, who were seated on the ornated chaise.


    Xavier observed Iris and then frowned. ¡°You will be leaving this pce right at this moment,¡± he pronounced. Iris widened her eyes, but she realized why the King said that.


    ¡°I¡¯ve learned about your family. How the Crown Prince punished them yesterday and sent them to prison. I won¡¯t release them, but you won¡¯t live in that house either. You will be deported to a vige and start your life there,¡± he proimed.


    Without any protest, Iris agreed to that. ¡°I understand, Your Majesty,¡± she replied.


    ¡°You are fortunate that His Majesty didn¡¯t grant you a death sentence for seducing the Crown Prince,¡± Lucia, the Queen, asserted.


    Iris remained quiet since it was truly her fault as well to even dream of staying close to Adolphus all her life.


    ¡°I¡¯m grateful for His Majesty¡¯s benevolence and kindness,¡± Iris responded humbly.


    ¡°Hudson, take Iris away from the pce,¡± Xaviermanded his close confidant and the Commander of the military.


    Hudson bowed to the King and then asked Iris to follow him. Following Hudson, Iris finally reached the carriage, which awaited her. She noticed they weren¡¯t at the front entrance of the pce. It was a kind of secretive route.


    ¡°Get in,¡± Hudson told Iris, who promptly stepped into the carriage. The door was closed outside while Hudson mounted his horse. Within a minute, they left the pce. Iris couldn¡¯t even see Adolphus for thest time. She had hurt him, so she didn¡¯t even deserve to see him ever.


    However, she was relieved, thinking that Adolphus wouldn¡¯t even find her because she had already rejected him. He would understand that she didn¡¯t want to stay in the pce. The memories she made for a short span of time in the pce were truly remarkable. Never once in her life was she treated, especially by anyone.


    Gazing outside the window, she found the densely popted trees surrounding them. Iris realized that they were passing through a forest route. Iris rested her head against the window and closed her eyes gradually.


    With a jolt, Iris¡¯s sleep abruptly broke and she promptly sat up. The bright evening sun¡¯s rays passed through the other side of the window when the door opened.


    ¡°Come out,¡± Hudson said.


    Iris quickly got out of the carriage and looked around her surroundings. It was indeed a vige about which she had no idea. She saw a well-structured hut where she was supposed to live from now onwards. An old woman came outside and bowed to Hudson.


    ¡°You will live here from today onward. This is the money you¡¯ve earned till now in the pce,¡± Hudson stated as he handed the pouch full of coins to Iris.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Iris humbly said.


    Hudson turned on the heels of his shoes and left the horse. The olddy looked at Iris and weed her. ¡°I am Dorothy and you?¡± she asked.


    ¡°I am Iris,¡± she introduced herself to the olddy and walked inside with her. ¡°Thank you for allowing me to live here,¡± Iris asserted while being thankful to her.


    ¡°You can take a room to the left,¡± Dorothy told Iris.


    ¡°Okay. Here, this is the money you should keep for letting me live here,¡± Iris offered the money she had just received.


    ¡°I can¡¯t ept that. Just help me with the work. Go to your room and take some rest. I¡¯ll call you out for dinnerter,¡± Dorothy said and walked away from her sight.

 A Blood Bath will occur

    ¡°Where¡¯s Iris?¡± Adolphus asked after he woke up from the evening¡¯s nap. After what happened in the morning, he didn¡¯t see her. In anger, he even ended up injuring his hand. The wound had now healed as he took off the bandage.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t answer me, Anthony,¡± Adolphus quirked his eyebrow at him.


    ¡°Miss Iris has left the work in the pce,¡± Anthony replied.


    ¡°What did you say?¡± Adolphus scrunched his nose and then rose to his feet.


    ¡°Iris left the pce, Your Grace,¡± Anthony repeated. He was a bit scared from inside because the King had given profound instructions not to reveal where Iris went.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you tell me the truth, Anthony? I hate liars,¡± Adolphus pronounced as he caught the lie he presented to him.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t lie to His Grace,¡± Anthony maintained his stance.


    ¡°You are alive because you¡¯ve served me for years, Anthony. One more lie, and I¡¯m going to end your life here,¡± Adolphus gave him onest chance.N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    ¡°I cannot speak, Your Grace. Please forgive me,¡± Anthony apologized and bowed to him. He was ready to get the punishment from the Crown Prince, but he couldn¡¯t either speak about the ce, where Iris was sent to.


    ¡°You will no longer serve me. Don¡¯t show me your face,¡± Adolphus proimed and walked out of the chamber. He went straight to the King¡¯s manor to see his father. If Anthony chose not to speak, then that was because of only one person.


    ¡°Where is Father?¡± Adolphus asked the servant.


    ¡°His Majesty is in the private room of the manor,¡± the servant replied.


    Adolphus resumed the walk and finally reached outside the private room, where the valet stopped him. ¡°The Crown Prince shall wait for a moment,¡± the valet humbly said.


    However, Adolphus didn¡¯t listen to him and pushed the door open before stepping inside.


    Both Xavier and Nichi were shocked to see the doors swung open. ¡°Adolphus?¡± Xavier eximed while Nichi abruptly stood up from his ce.


    ¡°Where did you send Iris?¡± Adolphus asked his father.


    ¡°Are you still after her? You won¡¯t be getting an answer for that. Now, leave because an important discussion is going on,¡± Xavier affirmed in his stern tone.


    ¡°If this discussion is about my marriage with Nichi¡¯s daughter, then I¡¯m afraid it will never happen. If I¡¯ve to marry someone, then that person will be Iris,¡± Adolphus announced.


    Xavier couldn¡¯t believe the way his son was acting. ¡°Do you want to go against the King¡¯s order?¡± he queried.


    ¡°I will if he doesn¡¯t tell me where Iris is,¡± Adolphus stated.


    ¡°Don¡¯t make me order to end Iris¡¯s life. Like an obedient son, you have to do what I want, the King wants,¡± Xavier pronounced while giving out an open threat to his son.


    ¡°Father, don¡¯t even dare to do that. A blood bath will ur if anything happens to Iris,¡± Adolphus proimed, his eyes carrying a murderous gaze.


    ¡°The Crown Prince should not talk with the King,¡± Nichi intervened and suggested Adolphus not go after a human when he could have a powerful and better woman than her.


    ¡°Shut your mouth! Who are you to lecture me whom I could get with? When I said I would marry Iris, then that would happen at all costs,¡± Adolphus affirmed and gazed at his father for thest time before leaving the private room.


    As he came out of the King¡¯s manor, he encountered Joshua, his beta and a close friend. ¡°Your Grace, I have been looking for you everywhere. I have something important to report to you,¡± he asserted in his humble tone.


    ¡°Not now, Joshua. I have an important work at the moment,¡± Adolphus pronounced. The line of worries was evident on his forehead.


    ¡°Your Grace, it is about Iris, your personal attendant. I found she was taken away,¡± Joshua stated.


    ¡°Do you know where she is? Father has sent her somewhere and is nning with that bastard Nichi to make me marry his daughter,¡± Adolphus blurted out in anger.


    ¡°Hudson was the one who took away Iris. He has returned to the pce. The Crown Prince must ask him,¡± Joshua suggested to Adolphus, who thanked him for having such a piece of big information because his own father had refused to talk about it.


    Adolphus and Joshua reached the barracks, where Hudson was present. Seeing the Crown Prince, Hudson greeted him and asked him about his sudden visit.


    ¡°Where is Iris?¡± Adolphus inquired. ¡°I do not wish to hear a lie from you, Hudson,¡± he affirmed.


    ¡°Forgive me, Your Grace, but I cannot go against the King¡¯s order,¡± Hudson said as he lowered his gaze.


    ¡°You have to tell me, Hudson, because I am more dangerous than the King,¡± Adolphus said with a stern tone.


    ¡°Hudson, you should tell the Crown Prince about it. Iris is an important person to him,¡± Joshua said while handling the matter politely.


    ¡°Joshua, the King has clearly given the orders. I cannot speak about the whereabouts of Iris,¡± Hudson exined.     ¡°I love Iris. I want to marry her and my father does not understand my feelings for her. She is my mate. Even though I failed to get the scent from her, my attraction toward her is genuine and real,¡± Adolphus admitted his feelings openly. He had nothing to fear about and he would go to any depth to have Iris back in his life.


    Hudson was in a dilemma because the King¡¯s order was considered supreme. He could not utter anything unless King Xavier himself ordered him to. He understood Adolphus¡¯ feelings since he was also a close person to him. However, his loyalty toward the King woulde into question as well.


    ¡°You seriously do not wish to tell me. I understand your loyalty,¡± Adolphus stated and felt vulnerable. Only if he wasn¡¯t cursed, it would be much easier for him to find out Iris. Hudson apologized for hurting him, but Adolphus did not respond to him and walked away.


    ¡°He found his mate in Iris and it is always painful for a werewolf if he or she is separated from his or her mate,¡± Joshua remarked, ncing at Hudson.

 Caught her securely

    Iris cooked the dinner in the evening while the olddy was outside. She didn¡¯t want to live like a free-loader person in that house. She tasted the soup and put the bowl aside.


    ¡°Why are you cooking? I could have done this work,¡± Dorothy said as she entered the kitchen with a basket in her hand. She put the basket on the counter.


    ¡°I thought to cook for us, Grandma. You gave me a ce to live and I appreciate you for that,¡± Iris asserted with a smile. ¡°I will set the table for us,¡± she affirmed.


    ¡°That will be great. I¡¯ll wait for you outside in the yard,¡± Dorothy said and walked out of the kitchen.


    Iris always wanted to live a life like this. She got a grandmother figure, who was quite sweet in her nature. Iris emptied the soup made of potatoes and other vegetables into a bigger copper bowl and took it out.


    However, to her surprise, she didn¡¯t find Dorothy outside. Iris ced the bowl on the table present in the yard and went to bring other utensils along with a big bowl of rice for them.


    As she set the table, Dorothy came from outside the house running in her direction. ¡°Iris, you need to run. Some masked men areing this way. I think they are bandits,¡± Dorothy said with a panicked look.


    ¡°What? We both should run then,¡± Iris asserted.Original content from N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°I¡¯m old. I won¡¯t be able to run much. You should run first. Go to your left and turn Westward,¡± Dorothy told her. Bandits were evil. They would not only loot the people, but if found young women in the house, they might sexually harass them. Dorothy did not want any such thing to happen with Iris.


    ¡°Grandma, I cannot leave you here,¡± Iris said, her eyes welling up in tears.


    ¡°Iris, don¡¯t dy. Run from here. Listen to me. You are young and if bandits see you they might do something to you,¡± Dorothy said. When Iris didn¡¯t listen to her, Dorothy herself dragged her to the other side of the house.


    She pushed Iris and asked her to run. ¡°They are here, Iris. You must run,¡± Dorothy said again. Iris shook her head and quickly hugged her.


    ¡°I have no one left. You are the only person I found so caring and humble. I cannot leave Grandma alone here. Whatever will happen, I will bear its consequences too. I cannot afford to lose a motherly figure like you,¡± Iris pronounced, not wanting to run like a coward.


    Dorothy couldn¡¯t believe her ears. Her own sons never cared about her and left her side. She pulled away from Iris and continued, ¡°Don¡¯t do this, Iris. What if they do something to you and sell youter somewhere? You know how men are! Don¡¯t worry about me. I¡¯ll be fine. Just go in the direction, which I¡¯ve guided you,¡± she again exined to Iris and pushed her away.


    After Dorothy¡¯s insistence, Iris took a few steps back before slowly walking back.


    ¡°Go. Don¡¯t look back,¡± Dorothy said. Soon, Iris disappeared from her sight while she stayed there. The bandits hade to loot the ce while they started throwing things here and there.


    ¡°Where is Iris?¡± One of them spotted Dorothy, who was shocked to hear the name from the masked man¡¯s mouth. She thought they were bandits, but it appeared they were someone to kill Iris.


    Dorothy remained quiet when her hair was grabbed and she was dragged to the front of the house. ¡°I found her in the house, Jason,¡± the man told their leader, who appeared to be a werewolf to Dorothy.


    ¡°Where is Iris?¡± Jason asked as he approached the olddy and grabbed her neck. ¡°Where did you hide her?¡± he queried.


    Dorothy remained quiet when Jason¡¯s fingers started squeezing her throat. The old woman felt the air leaving her lungs and her eyes fluttered shut.


    However, at that moment, a huge blownded on his head, causing his grip to lose from Dorothy¡¯s neck.


    Iris had a thick bamboo stick in her hand which she used to hit Jason. She didn¡¯t run away because her heart didn¡¯t agree with it.


    Jason turned around to see and found Iris in front of her. The three of his minions were ready to catch her when Jason stopped them. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to be this beautiful, Iris,¡± Jason said and he looked at the blood that covered his hand after he ran his fingers through his hair.


    Dorothy fainted because of theck of air and fell to the ground while Iris remained firmly in her ce.


    ¡°You tried to harm a werewolf,¡± Jason muttered as he scrunched his nose and then he approached Iris. He hit Iris, causing her to fall on the ground since the impact was huge.


    Iris hit her head on the ground and her forehead started bleeding where it got the hit. Jason picked her up by her hair making her scream loud. ¡°I¡¯m ordered to kill you though I seriously want to make a kind of us,¡± Jason whispered in her ear. His lips brushed against her earlobe causing her to flinch in fear.


    Iris caught his other free hand and brought it to her mouth. She bit his hand and ran away from his grasp as soon as he let her go.


    Jason stopped his men and told them he would take care of Iris. He rushed out of the house and within a few seconds, he caught her.


    ¡°You cannot win against a werewolf,¡± Jason said with a smirk. He then took out a dagger from the inner pocket of his overcoat and he removed the scabbard.


    ¡°How do you wish to die, Iris? An instant death or a slow death?¡± Jason quirked his eyebrow at her with a grin across his lips.


    Iris furrowed her brows together and tears streamed down her cheeks. She was happy that she fought until the very end. Iris closed her eyes knowing that it was her end.


    After a few seconds, she opened her eyes upon hearing the thud on the ground and saw Adolphus in front of her.


    ¡°M-master,¡± Iris whispered and everything turned dark before her eyes.


    However, before she could touch the floor, Adolphus caught her securely in his arms.

 Depriving her of that sweet torture

    Adolphus settled Iris gently on the mattress. It was a hard one unlike the one in the pce. Joshua was standing at the foot of the bed and informed Adolphus that the olddy was in the other room, unconscious.


    ¡°Iris is injured. Can you find a physician around?¡± Adolphus asked Joshua.


    Joshua considered thete hour and replied, ¡°At this hour, Your Grace, it¡¯s difficult. Shall I dress her wound? I have some basic knowledge, and her injury seems to be limited to her head.¡±


    ¡°Sure. Do it quickly,¡± Adolphus stated. He had this dark expression on his face. Seeing Iris in this state, his heart wrenched. He didn¡¯t his father to go to this length. His brows scrunched as he knew what he would do next.


    As Joshua returned with a small pot of water and a clean piece of fabric scavenged from the olddy¡¯s room, the dim light from the flickeringmp was their only illumination. Joshua settled on a bamboo chair and began the delicate task of cleaning and dressing Iris¡¯s wound.


    After he had finished the dressing, he informed Adolphus that Iris should regain consciousness soon. He couldn¡¯t help but notice the intense look in Adolphus¡¯s eyes. So, Joshua asked the Crown Prince what he was thinking.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    ¡°This was extreme, Joshua. This attack on her I never expected from my father. I always saw him as a great person who would never hurt anyone. But I was wrong,¡± Adolphus said. His disappointment, his anguish were clear in his tone.


    ¡°Because a werewolf and a human can never be together,¡± Joshua said.


    ¡°We are also humans. We only have a special ability that made us these werewolves. Rest, everything about us is the same,¡± Adolphus proimed.


    ¡°I know, Your Grace. Please don¡¯t feel too low,¡± Joshua asserted.


    ¡°I am going to marry Iris. That¡¯s the only way to protect her and keep her by my side,¡± Adolphus informed Joshua, who was surprised to learn that at first, butter he smiled.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be happy to be a part of His Grace¡¯s wedding,¡± Joshua said with a warm smile. ¡°Many are going to oppose the Crown Prince. But love has a power and I am confident that you¡¯ll both conquer all the difficulties in your way,¡± he added with a sense of faith in Adolphus¡¯ and Iris¡¯ rtionship.


    ¡°Thank you, Joshua. Your support means a lot to me,¡± Adolphus said.


    Joshua asked him not to thank him. ¡°As the Crown Prince¡¯s childhood friend, I have seen how he worked tirelessly for everyone. It was the first time he desired something from the bottom of his heart. Indeed, I¡¯ll stand by him to support him,¡± he stated, and shifted his eyes to Iris. Her eyeballs showed slight movement, which the two of them noticed.


    Adolphus swiftly sat on the bed and held Iris¡¯s hand while Joshua got up from the chair, pushing it toward the closed wall.


    ¡°Iris,¡± Adolphus softly called out her name.


    It took her a few minutes to finally open her eyes. ¡°Your Grace,¡± Iris softly whispered and recalled how he saved her.


    Joshua decided to give them private time and silently left the tiny room.


    ¡°Stay in the bed,¡± Adolphus said as Iris attempted to sit up.


    ¡°How¡¯s Grandma?¡± Iris asked.


    ¡°She is in the other room,¡± Adolphus replied.


    ¡°I wish to sit. I don¡¯t feel sick,¡± Iris asserted. He didn¡¯t stop her from this and let her sit. However, out of concern, he moved his hand to her forehead and brushed his hand over the bandage.


    ¡°I waste to be here. Forgive me,¡± Adolphus said.


    ¡°Please don¡¯t apologize. I¡¯m surprised His Grace came and saved me,¡± Iris replied, her voice filled with gratitude.


    She no longer called him ¡®Master¡¯, since that rtionship didn¡¯t exist any longer.


    ¡°Why did you leave the pce? Why did you not think of me once? We only had a small argument and you disappeared. Do you have any idea how much worried I was?¡± Adolphus questioned her.


    Iris lowered her head in guilt. ¡°Forgive me, Your Grace. I couldn¡¯t unfollow His Majesty¡¯smand. Also, His Grace didn¡¯t wish to see me after I rejected his feelings,¡± she exined her stance while keeping her gaze low.


    ¡°I love you, Iris. My heart was restless when I found out you weren¡¯t around me,¡± Adolphus suddenly said, causing their gazes to lock.


    ¡°Why me?¡± Iris asked, her eyes turning watery.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know. It just happened,¡± Adolphus replied and he leaned toward her. His hand cradled her neck tenderly. Iris knew what would happen next, but she looked away.


    ¡°We can¡¯t do this, Your Grace. I am not a suitable match for you,¡± Iris replied.


    ¡°Who said that? My father?¡± Adolphus queried.


    Iris remained quiet and again peered at him. ¡°Even if the King hadn¡¯t said that, my answer would be the same,¡± she asserted.


    The answer wasn¡¯t from her heart, but it was a lie.


    ¡°Your heartbeats and your eyes can never lie,¡± Adolphus stated. ¡°You are my love, whom I n to keep by my side. Will your answer be the same if we kiss again?¡± his chain of intimidating questions began again. ¡°Resist me if you truly feel my love is not strong enough for you,¡± he stated.


    Before she could understand his next move, Adolphus sealed their lips with a kiss. Right away, Iris melted away in that kiss. Her mind was electrocuted and it stopped thinking. The gentle nibbles on her lips made her toes curl and her body started getting weaker in that warm, affectionate kiss.


    Iris didn¡¯t realize it when she began reciprocating him; when she was lying on the mattress and when her hands moved to his nape. She was entirely focused on that kiss, which kept getting hotter with each passing second.


    Adolphus left her lips, depriving her of that sweet torture. But his mouth journeyed southward to pepper kisses all the way from her cheeks, to both sides of her jaws and then her neck. Iris¡¯ eyes fluttered shut and, as Adolphus said, she couldn¡¯t stop him.


    Her body was no longer in her control as Adolphus tortured her neck with his wet, sweet kisses.

 Let me take care of you

    Adolphus stopped gradually as he kept his face buried in the crook of her neck. In his deep voice, he said, ¡°When you were not in front of my sight, do you know what was the most tortuous feeling for me?¡± he inquired.


    Iris inly refused, trying to process what just happened between the two. She didn¡¯t protest him to stop, in turn, she asked for more.


    Adolphus then lifted his head and peered into her eyes. ¡°I couldn¡¯t get your scent. I was helpless and restless. I don¡¯t want to live separately from you anymore, Iris. I want you to be mine forever. I want you to marry me,¡± he proposed her for the marriage and then took the pendant off his neck. He put it around Iris¡¯ neck and met her gaze again.


    ¡°You can¡¯t refuse me, Iris. In the beginning, it was a master-ve rtionship with you. But now, it has turned into a rtionship of lovers. Be mine,¡± Adolphus said while confessing his feelings for her.


    ¡°What about the King, the Queen and the others? They won¡¯t allow us to be together, Your Grace,¡± Iris opined.


    ¡°Do you have faith in me?¡± Adolphus asked her.


    ¡°I do,¡± Iris gave a prompt reply.


    ¡°Then, you don¡¯t have to worry about anything. I will fight with everyone for you. I would like to see who wants to go against my decision,¡± Adolphus proimed, his decision to be with her was firm.


    ¡°I don¡¯t wish to see His Grace getting questioned about choosing me. It¡¯s not only about my identity as a human. It¡¯s more about having a stronger Luna by your side. I am not a werewolf and that¡¯s where everything stops,¡± Iris exined to him.


    Adolphuspletely concurred with her words. ¡°You can be a werewolfter. However, I wish you to stay as a human. You have be much stronger from the moment when I saw you in the beginning. You know if I had confessed to another woman at your ce, she would not have thought twice about epting me. You care for me and that¡¯s what matters to me.¡±


    Iris smiled a little to hear his exnation. ¡°I was brought as a maid to the Crown Prince. Does he not worry about his reputation?¡± she inquired.


    ¡°I want to go after my happiness. What¡¯s the use of this reputation if you won¡¯t be by my side? I can¡¯t live in torture every single day. That¡¯s why I want you more than anything at the current moment. The rest of the things are not important for me at this time,¡± Adolphus borated how the weigh of his feelings more than his title, his reputation.


    Iris hummed in response and lowered her head. ¡°What happened to Jason? Also, how did His Grace find me? My location wasn¡¯t revealed to many.¡± She confusedly nced at him for the answer.


    ¡°Hudson told me. He is a close friend of mine,¡± Adolphus stated.


    ¡°I thought the King¡¯s loyalists wouldn¡¯t tell you about my location,¡± Iris opined.


    ¡°Well, I am special then,¡± Adolphus answered, a smile tugging across his lips. ¡°You promised me you would stay by my side. Did you forget it already?¡± he then questioned.


    Iris raised her head and their gazes locked with each other. ¡°I failed to keep that promise. For that, I apologize. However, the Crown Prince asked me not to show my face to him,¡± Iris reminded him.


    ¡°I was in anger,¡± Adolphus said.N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    ¡°I thought my face would anger His Grace more,¡± Iris asserted.


    ¡°You naive girl! You never make me angry. Your face calms me. You don¡¯t even have any idea what I feel around you,¡± Adolphus pronounced. ¡°Also, the way you fought with Jason was incredible. You have turned stronger, Iris,¡± he added.


    ¡°What happened to Jason?¡± Iris asked. She feared that Adolphus might have killed him and her suspicion turned true as Adolphus confirmed it.


    ¡°I killed that bastard. He forgot whom he tried to harm,¡± Adolphus stated and his jaw tightened in a fury.


    Iris hugged Adolphus, thus taking him by surprise. ¡°Thank you for killing Jason. He pulled me by my hair and tried to kill Grandma Dorothy. He said if I weren¡¯t a human, he would have used my body. I was scared at that moment. I seriously thought it was myst day. I¡¯m grateful to the Crown Prince for protecting me from him,¡± she expressed everything to Adolphus which she experienced in the shortest moment earlier.


    Adolphus¡¯ heart ached to hear that. That bastard assaulted Iris and the mere thought of this escted his anger. Now, Jason was dead, but the person who ordered it was none other than his father, King Xavier.


    Adolphus tenderly stroked her tresses. ¡°This won¡¯t ever happen again,¡± he promised Iris.


    Suddenly, her stomach growled and she promptly pulled away to cover it.


    ¡°You are hungry,¡± Adolphus said. ¡°I¡¯ll prepare the food for you,¡± he affirmed.


    ¡°How will His Grace do that? He doesn¡¯t even know how to cook,¡± Iris remarked.


    ¡°You are underestimating me, Iris. I am a good cook. I¡¯ll bring a soup for you. Stay here,¡± Adolphus told her and rose to his feet. Iris tried to get out of bed when Adolphus stopped her.


    ¡°I¡¯ll tie you to bed if you try stepping down. Take rest and let me take care of you,¡± Adolphus affirmed. He leaned down and nted a soft kiss on the middle of her forehead.


    Adolphus went out of the small room and saw Joshua outside.


    ¡°I need to make soup for Iris. Do you know how to cook?¡± Adolphus asked him.


    Joshua was amused to hear such a question. ¡°Forgive me, Your Grace. I never cooked in my life,¡± he truthfully stated. ¡°Iris can make the soup since she¡¯s alright,¡± he added.


    ¡°No. I told her I¡¯d make a soup for her. I cannot believe you even have no idea of cooking,¡± Adolphus stated.


    ¡°Why did His Grace lie to Iris?¡± Joshua inquired. ¡°I will tell her that¡± he paused as Adolphus grabbed his arm.


    ¡°Don¡¯t try to pull my legs. I¡¯ll make a soup for her,¡± Adolphus proimed, and walked ahead toward the kitchen.

 She loves the Crown Prince

    Adolphus and Joshua began arguing in the kitchen, the former holding adle in his hand, thetter having a small bowl in his hand.


    ¡°Your Grace, I didn¡¯t say anything wrong. Iris will definitely puke to drink this soup. It¡¯s gross,¡± Joshua said as he stuck his tongue out while making a weird facial expression.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to hit you with this,¡± Adolphus said as he raised thedle at Joshua.


    ¡°Your Grace!¡± Iris¡¯ voice reverberated in their ears and they looked toward the door. ¡°Why did you His Grace raise thedle?¡± she asked, wondering what was happening between them.


    Adolphus quickly dropped his hand.


    ¡°The Crown Prince was trying to hit¡± Joshua abruptly turned quiet when Adolphus hit his elbow and red at him.


    ¡°Iris, why did you leave the bed? I had clearly instructed you not to leave your bed,¡± Adolphus said softly and took the bowl from Joshua. He quickly put it aside and told Iris he would bring the soup for her.


    ¡°It has already been half an hour, Your Grace. I will cook for everyone,¡± Iris stated in her humble tone and walked up to him. She took thedle from Adolphus¡¯ hand and asked Joshua to bring the Crown Prince outside.


    She gazed into the vessel and found Adolphus did not how to cook. She took a spoon and sat in front of the ground stove. Taking a spoonful of soup, she brought it close to her mouth when Adolphus stopped her.


    ¡°You should not taste it. I don¡¯t know what it has turned into,¡± Adolphus proimed, but Iris did not listen to him and tasted the soup.


    Joshua widened her eyes to see that and remarked, ¡°I hope your tastebuds will stay alive.¡±


    Adolphus red at him again and then asked Iris why she did not listen to him.


    ¡°The soup is not bad. Since it is the first time the Crown Prince tried making the soup, I can understand how much effort he put into this. I feel privileged,¡± Iris stated with a warm smile on her lips.


    Adolphus¡¯ heart melted to hear that remark. Unlike Joshua, she did not make fun of his cooking skills. ¡°I will take His Grace outside. You should do the cooking, Iris,¡± Joshua asserted and dragged Adolphus outside.


    He moved away from Adolphus and found him smiling. ¡°She loves the Crown Prince. That is why she found it good. Moreover, Iris would not dare to say anything that would anger the Crown Prince,¡± Joshua imed.


    Adolphus gazed at him as his smile slowly disappeared. ¡°Iris said that from the bottom of her heart. You cannot understand this,¡± he affirmed and saw the dishes which were fallen on the ground. He realized those werewolves were the ones, who threw even the food which Iris had made.


    Adolphus decided to pick those, lessening Iris¡¯s work while he asked Joshua to check on the olddy once. Joshuaplied with the request and went to the olddy¡¯s room.


    Adolphus had picked up the broken dishes and put them aside from the dinner table when Joshua returned. ¡°The olddy is still unconscious. I think she will be awake in the morning,¡± he asserted.


    ¡°Your Grace, the King, and the Queen will not like your decision,¡± Joshua again returned to that conversation, causing Adolphus to gaze at him.


    ¡°They willprehend me soon,¡± Adolphus stated while being confident.


    ¡°What if after this curse gets uplifted, you will find your true mate and that doesn¡¯t be Iris? What will His Grace do then?¡± Joshua inquired. The question was important because Joshua believed that someday Adolphus¡¯ curse would definitely uplift.


    ¡°Iris is my mate. This is what my heart says, Joshua,¡± Adolphus pronounced with faith in his intuition. ¡°Did you find your mate yet?¡± he then flipped the question at Joshua.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    ¡°Not yet,¡± Joshua promptly replied. ¡°I think I want to fall in love magically,¡± he admitted his deep desire.


    ¡°Magically?¡± Adolphus amusedly nced at him and sat on therge table ced there. ¡°What does that statement mean?¡± he queried.


    ¡°Umm¡­ I want to fall in love unexpectedly. This is tough to exin, Your Grace,¡± Joshua affirmed.


    Adolphus hummed in response. ¡°The blood moon is near. Legend says that the Moon Goddess makes you meet your mate in this rare event. Who knows you will find yours,¡± he remarked with a warm smile.


    ¡°I will wait for that moment,¡± Joshua affirmed.


    ¡°The witches will also be powerful that night. They perform rituals and because our senses to hear and smell heightened, we may get their location,¡± Adolphus proimed.


    ¡°If the Crown Prince is thinking of chasing Katerina that night, then he should stop already. It can be harmful to him,¡± Joshua advised him. ¡°The blood moon night will make both the werewolves and the witches for a few hours, but that will bring consequences if they sh with each other,¡± he further exined.


    ¡°Joshua, this is my opportunity to reim the moon crystal from Katerina and finally break the curse that has gued me. I must take this chance, even if ites with risks,¡± Adolphus dered.


    Joshua, concerned for his friend, asked, ¡°But what if things don¡¯t go your way?¡±


    Adolphus responded confidently, ¡°I¡¯m certain it will work this time.¡±


    Sitting beside him at the table, Joshua pressed further, ¡°Why is the Crown Prince so confident about this? Katerina is a three-hundred-year-old witch who will perform every ritual to bolster her strength that night. Please, I implore you to heed my advice and not pursue her on that fateful night.¡±


    However, Adolphus did not concur with him. ¡°Joshua, I do not wish to live in a curse anymore. Iris could have died today if we had not reached here at the right time. I never felt helpless in my life, not even when I was cursed for not finding my mate. I want to gain my lost strength back, and I will do my best to fulfill myst time¡¯s task. If I don¡¯t stop Katerina that night, she will be a problem to not only the werewolves, but the humans too,¡± Adolphus borated to Joshua.

 To fight for your love

    After dinner, Iris went to check on Dorothy in her room. She gently covered her grandmother with a nket and then left the room.


    ¡°The Crown Prince and Lord Joshua can sleep in the room where I rested earlier. I¡¯ll be in Grandma Dorothy¡¯s room,¡± Iris affirmed.


    Adolphus nudged Joshua¡¯s arm with his elbow, and Joshua spoke up, ¡°Iris, I have some urgent business in the vige, so I must take my leave.¡±


    Iris looked puzzled and questioned his decision, ¡°What could you possibly need to do in the vige at thiste hour?¡±Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    ¡°I apologize for interrupting, but Lord Joshua, it¡¯s not advisable to go to the vige at this hour,¡± she asserted, concerned for his safety.


    ¡°Let him go, Iris,¡± Adolphus intervened and motioned for Joshua to proceed with his ns.


    Iris couldn¡¯t hide her disapproval, scolding Adolphus, ¡°How can the Crown Prince ask his friend to leave?¡± She then urged Joshua not to go, saying, ¡°I¡¯m feeling sleepy, so I¡¯ll head inside. Good night,¡± and retreated to Dorothy¡¯s room.


    As Iris disappeared from their sight, Joshua couldn¡¯t help but smile and make a yful remark, ¡°Iris is such a caring person, unlike someone who wanted me to go to the vige resthouse.¡± Hisment was directed at Adolphus, who wore an annoyed expression.


    Adolphus couldn¡¯t hide his frustration, saying, ¡°I was supposed to sleep with Iris tonight. Once again, you didn¡¯t help me. What kind of friend are you?¡±


    Joshua let out a tired yawn as he stretched his arms. ¡°Let¡¯s get to bed, Your Grace. I¡¯m quite exhausted myself,¡± he affirmed and headed to the room. Adolphus followed him, and they found it challenging to getfortable on the bed.


    ¡°You could have slept on the floor, Joshua,¡± Adolphus suggested.


    ¡°I¡¯d freeze on the floor, Your Grace. Perhaps we can sleep close together for warmth,¡± Joshua suggested.


    Adolphus sighed in exasperation. ¡°Are you out of your mind? I had intended to cuddle with Iris to fall asleep. You¡¯ve ruined my ns,¡± heined, his gaze fixed on the wooden ceiling while themp¡¯s flickering light cast a dim glow.


    Joshua turned to face Adolphus, his hand resting on his abdomen. ¡°It was Iris who disrupted Your Grace¡¯s ns,¡± he remarked before slowly drifting off to sleep.


    ~~~~~~~


    In the morning, Iris gently tapped on the door before entering the room. She discovered both Adolphus and Joshua were still soundly asleep. Dorothy followed her inside andid eyes on the Crown Prince for the first time.


    ¡°This must be quite ufortable for them,¡± Dorothy remarked in a hushed tone.


    ¡°Yes, their stature is rather imposing,¡± Iris concurred, and then inquired of Dorothy whether they should allow them to continue resting. Dorothy agreed, and the two of them stepped outside. They diligently tidied up the house, prepared a sumptuous meal, and patiently awaited their awakening.


    As Dorothy meticulously separated weeds from the herbs, Iris hesitated before speaking, ¡°Grandma, may I seek your advice?¡±


    ¡°Hmm. What¡¯s on your mind, dear?¡± Dorothy inquired.


    Iris hesitated briefly before sharing her thoughts, ¡°The Crown Prince has proposed to me for the marriage, but I find myself uncertain about how to respond. Grandma already knows the reason I was sent here. If I were to ept the Crown Prince¡¯s affections, it might lead to difficulties for him. I don¡¯t wish for His Grace to face any trouble because of me.¡± Iris exined her inner turmoil to Dorothy.


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard that werewolves are known for their unwavering loyalty to a single partner throughout their lives. The Crown Prince must have given it considerable thought before proposing to you. I believe you should ce your trust in the love you share with him,¡± Dorothy advised Iris.


    Iris remained resolute in her concern, stating, ¡°I just don¡¯t want the Crown Prince to have conflicts with his parents or his family because of me.¡±


    Dorothy gently countered, ¡°But, my dear, sometimes such conflicts are necessary for the happiness of both parties involved. Don¡¯t be afraid to open your heart to the Crown Prince. Last night was one of the most frightening experiences for us all. His Grace adores you so much that he came all his way here to save you. You will regret your decisionter if you choose not to be with him.¡±


    ¡°Regret?¡± Iris raised an eyebrow in concern.


    ¡°Yes, regret,¡± Dorothy affirmed. ¡°Let¡¯s consider this: if you decline the Crown Prince¡¯s proposal, you might always regret not even attempting to fight for your love.¡±


    Iris pondered Dorothy¡¯s words deeply. It was clear that she would indeed regret not standing up for her love.


    ¡°Thank you, Grandma,¡± Iris said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ll get the water boiling. You can wake them up. I¡¯ll prepare the baths for them,¡± Iris decided, heading to the kitchen.


    Dorothy set the basket on the table and made her way to the room to wake them up. To her surprise, Adolphus was already awake and seated on the bed. As the door opened, he looked at Dorothy and inquired about her well-being.


    ¡°I am well, Your Grace. Thanks to you, I am alive and safe. Please follow me to the washroom,¡± Dorothy asserted.


    Adolphus nodded and asked, ¡°Hmm. Where is Iris?¡± as he stood up and put on his boots.


    ¡°Iris is preparing a hot water bath for the two of you,¡± Dorothy replied respectfully.


    ¡°Let Joshua sleep,¡± Adolphus decided and walked out of the room.


    After finishing his morning routine, Adolphus went to the small bathhouse. Even though the house did not have facilities like the pce, the cleanliness in the house was up to the mark. Adolphus and Iris¡¯s gazes met. Iris promptly greeted him as she bowed to him.


    ¡°Your Grace, I prepared the hot water bathtub for you. I will stay outside. If His Grace would need something, he can call me inside,¡± Iris humbly said.


    ¡°Stay here. Also, I don¡¯t have any clothes with me,¡± Adolphus reminded her.


    ¡°I have ced the clothes for His Grace in the basket. They are new¡­ I mean Grandma Dorothy once bought them for her son, but could not give him,¡± Iris exined to him.


    ¡°Great!¡± Adolphus started undressing him when Iris turned her back to him. She waited for him to get into the bathtub and once he did, he said, ¡°You can go, Iris.¡± She swiftly dashed out of the bathhouse and stayed outside the door.

 An ancient werewolf clan

    Dorothy left for the market because she needed to sell the herbs, which she collected from the forest. Joshua also left with Dorothy since Adolphus asked him to. Now, in the house only Iris and Adolphus were present.


    ¡°The Crown Prince has to return for the pce soon. Everyone must be worried for His Grace,¡± Iris asserted while hanging the clothes on the bamboo bar, which she had washed previously.


    ¡°We will leave in the evening,¡± Adolphus opined and helped her hanging his shirt on the bar.


    ¡°I¡¯ll do it. His Grace shouldn¡¯t do such a work,¡± Iris humbly urged.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine. I enjoy doing this with you,¡± Adolphus answered. ¡°Are you ready to marry me?¡± he then asked.


    Iris dropped her hands to her side and peered at him. ¡°Your Grace, it¡¯s going to be a long battle for us to make everyone agree. Of course, I want to marry the Crown Prince. However, before that I want to convince His Grace¡¯s parents. The blessings of the elders are important,¡± she expressed her thoughts on the marriage.


    Adolphus wore a gentle smile as her words reached his ears. ¡°You needn¡¯t persuade anyone to agree if they hold different views,¡± he articted, taking a deliberate step closer to her. ¡°All that truly matters is your love for me. I long for that affection,¡± he earnestly affirmed.


    Iris nodded slightly, her thoughts still tinged with curiosity. ¡°I can¡¯t help but wonder what His Grace saw in me,¡± she murmured softly, retrieving a pair of trousers to hang on the rack.


    ¡°Everything,¡± Adolphus responded, his gaze unwavering. ¡°You possessed the courage to meet my gaze, a rarity among others. You maintained your integrity and never resorted to using your physical allure to captivate me. I won¡¯t deny the initial physical attraction, for you possess a beauty that could ensnare anyone¡¯s attention. But as the days passed, I realized it was more than mere attraction; it evolved into something deeper,¡± he confessed, his words expressing profound affection.


    Iris again turned to look at him. ¡°I also found the man before me is whom I love when he protected me from every evil,¡± she stated. Her fingers curled and she closed the distance between them.


    Holding Adolphus¡¯s arms, she tiptoed and kissed his lips while closing her eyes. As shended on her feet, her eyes locked with hers. ¡°I always yearned for love. I never thought I would ever be someone¡¯s special,¡± she admitted as her eyes turned misty.


    ¡°Oh, Dear,¡± Adolphus embraced her, his hand rested on the back of her head, ¡°Your family was evil to treat you that way. You were always my special person and will always remain that person.¡±


    Iris gently pulled away from him. ¡°Thank you for those words, Your Grace,¡± she stated with a smile and finished hanging all the washed clothes.


    They both went to the front yard of the house when Adolphus asked her if she still had work to do.


    ¡°No,¡± Iris replied.


    ¡°Then, let¡¯s talk with each other. I would like to tell you about myself to you and I would like to know more about you,¡± Adolphus asserted and sat with her on therge bench ced in the front yard of the house.


    ¡°His Grace already knows a lot about me. I would like to know him,¡± Iris said.


    Adolphus started with his childhood days and spoke his heart out with her. ¡°You know as I grew up, I realized I wasn¡¯t an ordinary person like the others. I had a bigger responsibility on my shoulders. I was the future alpha in everyone¡¯s eyes and was also the Crown Prince. Unlike my cousins, I wasn¡¯t suppose to roam around that freely.¡±


    Iris inquisitive to know why he wasn¡¯t free like the others. As the Crown Prince, he was free to do everything.


    ¡°Because I was the Crown Prince, I needed to be more disciplined. I needed to train harder and avoid the kid¡¯s games. When I used to look at the kids of my age, having fun, I would be jealous,¡± Adolphus exined to her.


    ¡°Then, what did His Grace do to dissipate his anger?¡± Iris inquired.


    ¡°I did nothing. Instead, I turned colder and limited my interactions with the others. Everyone would talk sweetly before me because I was the Alpha, the Crown Prince to them. Joshua was an exception though,¡± Adolphus stated.


    Iris hummed. ¡°That must be a difficult phase for His Grace,¡± she concluded.


    ¡°It was. At the age of eleven, I transformed into a werewolf. However, when I turned sixteen, my true alpha form revealed,¡± Adolphus said with a smile.N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    ¡°I wonder what His Grace¡¯s look like when he turns into a werewolf,¡± Iris proimed. She had the wish to see his alpha werewolf form.


    ¡°I cannot transform into a werewolf anymore,¡± Adolphus confessed. This caused Iris to furrow her brows together.


    ¡°Is it because of the curse?¡± Iris queried.


    ¡°Hmm. But nobody knows this, except you and Joshua. They won¡¯t see me as the Alpha if I told them. Nothing has changed in me, except I can¡¯t get the scent of my mate and transform into a werewolf,¡± Adolphus borated to her.


    ¡°There must be a way to uplift this curse,¡± Iris opined. She had heard that a werewolf would love to transform on the full moon days and run freely with his pack for long distances. However, in Adolphus¡¯s case that was not possible.


    ¡°I need to find the moon crystal. It¡¯s buried at a ce, where the witch and I fought,¡± Adolphus revealed to Iris.


    ¡°What kind of ce, Your Grace? I remember His Grace told me that the witch put a curse on him when he tried taking the crystal,¡± Iris affirmed.


    ¡°It¡¯s a ce on an unfathomable hill to many. Katarina, the witch, wanted to be immortal with that moon crystal. She somehow retrieved it from an ancient werewolf n whosest survivor lived on that hill. When I found out about that, I went there to take it, but a powerful spell was already cast on the crystal by the same n¡¯s member. With the touch, the crystal put a curse on me and then buried the crystal in the samend,¡± Adolphus briefly exined to her, his voice carrying regret.


    Iris ced her hand above Adolphus¡¯s hand and caressed it. ¡°It must be difficult for His Grace to live with such a curse,¡± she muttered.


    ¡°Yes. But one thing I know even with this curse that you are my mate, Iris,¡± Adolphus stated with a warm smile on his lips.

 Teaches you to be kind

    In the evening, Iris, Adolphus, and Joshua embarked on their journey to the pce. Inside the carriage, Adolphus and Iris shared a seat, while Joshua upied the opposite side.


    Adolphus expressed his dissatisfaction, ¡°I had asked for two carriages to be prepared.¡±


    Joshua responded, ¡°In a vige, Your Grace, securing even one carriage is fortunate.¡±


    Curiously, he turned to Iris and inquired, ¡°How did youe to love my friend? All he ever does isin.¡±


    Iris cast a nce at Adolphus but remained silent.


    ¡°Are you telling her not to love me?¡± Adolphus asked Joshua.


    ¡°I never intended that, Your Grace,¡± Joshua replied. ¡°I¡¯m just curious to know how a sweet girl like Iris fell for a short-tempered person like His Grace,¡± he asserted.


    Iris decided to intervene as she didn¡¯t agree with that statement. ¡°His Grace isn¡¯t a short-tempered person. He is a thoughtful person,¡± she stated in her humble tone while defending Adolphus.


    ¡°I must admit that His Grace is indeed a considerate person, especially when ites to those he cares about,¡± Joshua remarked with a heartfelt smile.


    He shifted his focus to Iris, his voice filled with genuine sympathy, ¡°I¡¯ve heard about the eighteen years of abuse you endured. It must have been an incredibly tough ordeal.¡±


    Iris responded with a heavy heart, ¡°Yes, it was an incredibly challenging period. There were moments when I doubted if I would ever find a way out of that ce.¡±


    Adolphus gently rested his sizable hand above her head, tenderly caressing it. ¡°You need not dwell on those painful memories,¡± he affectionately told her. Joshua couldn¡¯t help but smile at the heartfelt exchange between the two, while Iris, feeling a touch of shyness, lowered her gaze.


    ¡°Iris, you¡¯ve transformed my friend into quite the romantic,¡± Joshua yfully dered, drawing her attention to him. ¡°He wasn¡¯t quite the same before. His Grace used to be rather reserved around women, rarely engaging in conversation,¡± he exined, stealing a knowing nce at Adolphus.


    Adolphus admitted to that. ¡°I¡¯m d that I found Iris,¡± he said.


    Iris felt extremely delighted to hear all those things. Her heart fluttered with profound happiness. ¡°I never imagined that I would be cherished by someone,¡± she pronounced, grabbing both of their attentions at her.


    ¡°I¡¯m your big brother, Iris. No one can dare to harm you,¡± Joshua asserted, bringing an amused expression on her face.


    ¡°My brother?¡± Iris asked.


    ¡°Yes. Your big brother,¡± Joshua admitted. ¡°I see my sister in you,¡± he ended up saying.


    ¡°Joshua used to have a sister. Unfortunately, she passed away when she was a teenager,¡± Adolphus exined.


    ¡°Oh. That¡¯s very sad to hear. I¡¯m so sorry,¡± Iris immediately expressed her remorse.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright,¡± Joshua said. ¡°So, will you call me a Big Brother?¡± he inquired.


    ¡°I would love to,¡± Iris said with a smile.


    Their continued their conversation as the journey was long.


    ~~~~~~


    Radulf swirled the ss of wine in his hand, his eyes fixed on the woman before him. With a chuckle, he gestured gracefully for her to take a seat.


    ¡°I find myself curious, Miss Juvia,¡± he mused, taking a sip of his wine. His gaze lingered on the hood she had just removed, revealing her features. ¡°What brings you to my manor at such ate hour?¡± he inquired.


    ¡°I am grateful to Prince Radulf for granting me an audience,¡± Juvia replied with a respectful tone. ¡°Ie seeking a favor,¡± she added, her eyes meeting his.


    ¡°A favor?¡± Radulf raised an amused eyebrow. ¡°Miss Juvia, you may ask for it,¡± he graciously conceded.


    ¡°Marry me, Prince Radulf. I will help you be Arcaria¡¯s next King. I am not doubting His Highness¡¯s capabilities, but he needs a stronger support,¡± Juvia proimed with a determined voice.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that offer toe from ady like Miss Juvia,¡± Radulf stated.


    ¡°The Crown Prince ridiculed me yesterday. I have always my eyes on him. Yet, he chose a maid over me¡­ A human over me. I feel dejected and betrayed,¡± Juvia truthfully told him.


    ¡°So, you want to marry me because Adolphus couldn¡¯t be yours. Why do you think I¡¯ll choose to marry you? Don¡¯t talk about the kingdom before. I have a change of heart recently, Miss Juvia,¡± Radulf stated.


    That revtion stunned Juvia and she felt she didn¡¯t think thoroughly beforeing to Radulf.


    ¡°Why did Miss Juvia suddenly turn quiet?¡± Radulf asked as he again picked up the ss of wine.


    ¡°I thought Prince Radulf wanted the throne,¡± Juvia stated. ¡°I-I must take my leave,¡± she added and quickly rose from her seat.


    Radulf appeared in front of her while holding the wine ss. ¡°What if I tell about this to Adolphus? He¡¯s going to wipe out your family¡¯s existence,¡± Radulf affirmed.


    ¡°Please don¡¯t do that,¡± Juvia said, a fearful expression covered her face.


    ¡°Miss Juvia is naive. I hope she doesn¡¯t use such tricks on a man ever,¡± Radulf stated.


    Juvia gazed into his eyes and nodded her head.


    ¡°Miss Juvia¡¯s hatred turned into love so early. Love never makes a person jealous, rather it teaches you to be kind,¡± Radulf stated, ¡°I heard this from myte grandmother once.¡±


    ¡°I understand,¡± Juvia stated.


    ¡°Leave,¡± Radulf opined and Juvia quickly headed to the door.


    ¡°Juvia, don¡¯t try to harm Iris. I know you¡¯ve sent a poison for her in the dessert,¡± Radulf asserted.


    Juvia widened her eyes and she promptly faced him. ¡°How did His Highness find out?¡± she gulped in fear.


    ¡°That¡¯s a difficult question to answer. Just keep one thing in mind: do anything but don¡¯t harm Iris or else I¡¯ll kill you,¡± Radulf proimed.


    ¡°Then, why didn¡¯t His Highness tell the Crown Prince?¡± Juvia inquired.N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t get the time to talk with him. Also, I don¡¯t wish my brother to lose his temper on you,¡± Radulf stated with a smile.


    ¡°Lies. I am sure His Highness wants something from me,¡± Juvia affirmed.


    ¡°That¡¯s your illusion,¡± Radulf proimed and warned her, ¡°You won¡¯t be saved the next time.¡±

 Both my amulet and a promise

    Adolphus extended his hand towards Iris, who initially hesitated but eventually ced her hand in his. With his assistance, she gracefully descended from the carriage, her eyes following his gaze towards Anthony, who stood nearby with a lowered head.


    ¡°Joshua, I¡¯ll catch up with youter this evening,¡± Adolphus informed his friend before turning his attention back to Iris.


    ¡°Shall we proceed inside?¡± Adolphus gently suggested to Iris.


    Iris whispered a concern to him, aware of Anthony¡¯s sharp scrutiny. She knew she needed to be cautious about her actions around the Crown Prince within the pce.


    ¡°Today, Iris, you enter not as a maid but as my future wife,¡± Adolphus dered, causing her heart to flutter with that statement. Joshua smiled at the significance of those words and encouraged Iris not to dwell on it, instructing her to follow Adolphus.


    Iris recalled how Dorothy advised her not to fear anything if her love for Adolphus was true. Moreover, Adolphus also loved her deeply or even more than she could imagine.


    As Adolphus and Iris began to walk, they made their way into the pce. Anthony followed closely behind, finally gathering the courage to address his concerns.


    ¡°Your Grace, it might displease the King that his son has gone against his direct order,¡± Anthony reminded Adolphus, his voice filled with apprehension.


    Adolphus abruptly halted, causing both Iris and Anthony to stop in their tracks. He turned to face Anthony and said firmly, ¡°You are no longer in my service, Anthony. I appreciate the fifteen years of your loyal service. However, do not follow us. I have no desire to see you imprisoned.¡±


    With that, Adolphus resumed walking, gently guiding Iris forward, while Anthony obedientlyplied with the order and chose not to follow them.


    ¡°Why would His Grace do that? Sir Anthony has been loyal to him all this time,¡± Iris voiced her displeasure, clearly not approving of Adolphus¡¯s decision.


    ¡°He is loyal to my father, not just me. Now, let¡¯s not argue about this,¡± Adolphus replied, maintaining his decision.


    The pce servants who witnessed the scene were taken aback by the sight of the Crown Prince holding Iris¡¯s hand. Their reactions ranged from jealousy to pity for Iris, making it clear that this unusual situation had not gone unnoticed.


    Finally, they arrived at the Crown Prince¡¯s manor, where Adolphus instructed a maidservant to guide Iris to a room.


    ¡°Here?¡± Iris questioned, her eyebrow still raised in surprise.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Adolphus reaffirmed. ¡°I want you to stay close. And as I mentioned, you are no longer a maid. From now until our marriage, you are my fiancee,¡± he reiterated, leaving Iris in awe.


    In the next instant, Adolphus retrieved a ring from his little finger, a keepsake from histe grandmother, and gently lifted Iris¡¯s left hand.


    Adolphus spoke with fond reminiscence of the past in his eyes, ¡°When I turned twenty-three, myte grandmother crafted this ring for me. She imparted one significant instruction along with it. If I ever found myself in love and wanted to propose, I could give this ring as an amulet to the woman.¡±


    With a heartfelt gaze, Adolphus delicately inserted the ring onto Iris¡¯s middle finger. To their delight, it fit her perfectly, drawing a bright smile to Adolphus¡¯s lips.


    ¡°This ring is both my amulet and a promise that binds us together. I will marry Iris Vinsant soon,¡± he dered, and Iris couldn¡¯t help but fall for him all over again.


    ~~~~~~


    King Xavier received the unsettling news of his son¡¯s unexpected return, especially since Adolphus had disappeared for the entire day yesterday. Even more surprising was the fact that he hadn¡¯t returned alone but had brought back Iris, the human he imed to be in love with.


    ¡°Summon Hudson,¡± King Xaviermanded Valet Zach, who promptly bowed and exited the chamber.Original content from N?velDrama.Org.


    As King Xavier paced the room, his anger and frustration evident, he muttered, ¡°Why did my own son defy my orders?¡±


    He knew how crucial it was for Adolphus to choose a suitable mate, a strong female werewolf, for the future of their lineage. Instead, he had opted for a human, one he had acquired from the ve market, which only fueled his father¡¯s displeasure.


    ¡°Your Majesty, I¡¯ve brought Hudson with me,¡± Valet Zach informed the King.


    King Xavier turned his gaze towards Hudson, who immediately apologized to the King. ¡°I couldn¡¯t keep the Crown Prince in the dark, as we are close friends,¡± Hudson admitted truthfully, then proceeded to kneel.


    ¡°Your Majesty, I beg you to punish me for my disloyalty,¡± Hudson implored, bowing his head in submission.


    As Adolphus entered the chamber, his voice reverberated through the room, dispelling the tension. ¡°You won¡¯t be punished,¡± he dered, prompting King Xavier and Valet Zach to turn their attention to the Crown Prince.


    Adolphus stepped forward and took hold of Hudson¡¯s arm, his expression a mixture of disbelief and anger. ¡°My father ordered the execution of my matest night. I can hardly fathom it,¡± hemented, directing an usatory gaze at King Xavier. ¡°Why did you do this, Father?¡± he demanded an exnation.


    King Xavier¡¯s response was firm and unapologetic. ¡°Why? You dare to question me? Iris deserves death for daring to seduce the Crown Prince,¡± he pronounced coldly.


    ¡°Iris never seduced me, Father. She is my mate. Why does Father not understand this? Does he even know what I went throughst day? I clearly told Father not to harm the woman I love,¡± Adolphus loudly said as his eyes turned into a deep shade of green.


    Valet Zach promptly lowered his eyes as Adolphus¡¯s angry eyes always terrified him.


    ¡°You are cursed,¡± Xavier reminded Adolphus. ¡°You cannot get the scent of your mate. Don¡¯t forget that,¡± he added.


    ¡°That doesn¡¯t mean that I cannot fall in love. I will prove to Father that Iris is my mate. I¡¯ll uplift my curse,¡± Adolphus said with a determined tone.


    ¡°That¡¯s impossible!¡± King Xavier affirmed.


    ¡°Blood Moon day is close. I¡¯ll take back what I¡¯d lost seven years ago,¡± Adolphus said with a confident tone.

 My life isn鈥檛 theirs

    Queen Lucia got the news of Adolphus¡¯s return. What sheter found shocked her more. He brought Iris with her and even announced to marry her. It escted her anger and she decided to see Adolphus.


    ¡°Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is with the King,¡± the maidservant replied.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    Lucia decided to go there and find out what was exactly going on inside her son¡¯s head. She reached the King¡¯s chamber and heard Adolphus say that he would uplift his curse on the Blood Moon Day.


    ¡°How will you do that? Last time you narrowly escaped that deadly attack. Do you have any idea what you are up to?¡± Lucia questioned her son when Xavier asked her to calm down.


    ¡°Your Majesty, I¡¯m calm andposed,¡± Lucia then gazed at her husband and walked to him. ¡°I heard Adolphus proposed to marry Iris. Is this true?¡± she nced at her son.


    ¡°Yes, it is true,¡± Adolphus pronounced.


    ¡°Why can¡¯t the Crown Prince see what¡¯s right for him?¡± Lucia queried.


    ¡°And what have Father and Mother thought for me? How do they know what¡¯s right for me? My life isn¡¯t theirs. I can make the decisions of my life, especially when ites to my marriage. I¡¯ll marry Iris Vinsant and that¡¯s what you both have to ept as well,¡± Adolphus proimed as his eyes shone green in determination.


    Lucia was worried seeing this side of her son. ¡°Parents always want the good for their kids. I want you to marry a woman of our own kind, then it will only benefit you. Love happens a second time too. Also, you are only attracted to Iris. I won¡¯t deny how beautiful she is!¡± Lucia tried making Adolphus understand and gazed at the King.


    ¡°Your mother is right, Adolphus. We agree your life is yours. But as your parents, we can at least make good decisions for you. Love makes you blind sometimes. Lust and attraction destroy a person. You have those two feelings for Iris than love. So, don¡¯t argue over this, Adolphus, and do what we want for your betterment,¡± Xavier borated to his son.


    Adolphus smiled to hear the lessons from his father. ¡°Thank you for telling me what love is and how I do not see the difference between lust, attraction, and love. What if Iris turns out to be my mate if my curse uplifts? How will I live then? I never felt helpless in my life. But yesterday I was helpless and heartbroken when Father sent those petty werewolves to kill Iris. I never expected this from my once ideal,¡± Adolphus blurted out his anger and frustration at them.


    Lucia shook her head and told Adolphus not to think wrong about them. ¡°Iris crossed her limits by eyeing a prince, a werewolf, an alpha who will be the next King. What if she doesn¡¯t appear to be your mate? Will you survive happily then? You im to love Iris, but once the curse uplifts what if you get a different mate?¡± Lucia asked.


    ¡°I know it¡¯s Iris. Please let me live happily,¡± Adolphus stated. ¡°I will marry Iris either tomorrow or the day after tomorrow,¡± he added and pivoted on his boots to leave.


    ~~~~~~


    Iris was strolling in the chamber, waiting nervously for Adolphus. Her heart was pounding with concern and she kept looking toward the door for Adolphus to enter.


    ¡°Did I do right? How are we going to fight for our love?¡± Iris mumbled and fidgeted with her fingers. ¡°I have never fought with anyone before. The Crown Prince gave me the strength to speak up. I should trust my love for him and stay by his side. That¡¯s all I can do for now,¡± she told herself and joined her both hands to pray.


    Iris recited the prayer to Fairy Godmother, asking her to give her strength and make them marry without any difficulties.


    As she opened her eyes and lowered her hands, Adolphus entered the chamber with a grim expression on his face.


    ¡°Your Grace, how did the conversation go?¡± Iris asked and walked up to him.


    Adolphus tightly wrapped his arms around her. No words were exchanged between them. ¡°Iris, I love you. I know you are my mate. I don¡¯t understand why my parents fail to see that,¡± he stated as he pulled away and peered into her eyes.


    Iris could notice the pain in his eyes and felt he was quite troubled. ¡°Is there no way that I can be a werewolf?¡± she asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s not good to be a werewolf, Iris. The transformation causes a lot of pain. Also, you don¡¯t have to be a werewolf to be with me,¡± Adolphus exined.


    ¡°Your Grace, if I be a werewolf, perhaps your parents don¡¯t refuse,¡± Iris opined.


    Adolphus shook his head. ¡°They will eventually agree. I don¡¯t think Father and Mother will be happy to see me suffer. They should know their son is deeply in love with a human, a woman which he always desired,¡± he asserted.


    Iris was touched by his statement and ced her hand on his cheek. ¡°I don¡¯t want to see the Crown Prince battling everyone for us. I would like to have a conversation with the King and the Queen. Please help me have this conversation,¡± she requested.


    ¡°What do you want to talk to them? If they would say you something, I may lose my temper,¡± Adolphus proimed.


    ¡°Your Grace, they are the King and the Queen alongside parents. Many may question them that¡¯s why they are adamant about not approving our rtionship,¡± Iris opined.


    Adolphus shook his head. ¡°Iris, my father sent men to kill you. He is the King and he can change the rule as well. But he chose to take the life of the woman whom I loved,¡± he proimed and lowered her hand.


    He kissed Iris¡¯s knuckles and continued, ¡°Don¡¯t talk to them. Because they won¡¯t listen to you either, but only humiliate you. Your insult will result in my insult and my anger is pretty bad. I don¡¯t want to show you my worst side when I get angry.¡±


    Iris gave an understanding nod and wondered if there was no way she could help Adolphus in this matter.

 Make your last wish

    ¡°I heard the Crown Prince has proposed to marry Iris in front of the King and the Queen,¡± Radulf said, looking at Adolphus.


    ¡°What do you want, Radulf?¡± Adolphus queried him. His one leg rested above the other as he was seated elegantly on the ornated vouch.


    ¡°I want nothing. Can¡¯t I even ask the Crown Prince about such a matter?¡± Radulf quirked his brows. ¡°I merely want to know if Iris should be involved in all this,¡± he affirmed.


    Adolphus chuckled a little. ¡°You should not be caring about Iris,¡± he asserted.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have an interest in her. I merely admire her because she caught the eyes of us princes. Don¡¯t you think she¡¯s special in that way?¡± Radulf remarked.


    ¡°You ain¡¯t supposed to admire her, Radulf,¡± Adolphus proimed.


    ¡°Well, I cannot help it, Brother,¡± Radulf stated.


    ¡°You don¡¯t want to die by my hands, right?¡± Adolphus snickered as he fisted his palm.


    ¡°Oh, Brother! I am not interested in Iris. Instead, I am worried about her safety. She has already made her enemy by grabbing your attention,¡± Radulf asserted.


    Adolphus furrowed his brows together. ¡°What do you mean?¡± he asked.


    ¡°Niki¡¯s daughter Juvia tried to poison Iris,¡± Radulf replied.


    ¡°What did you say?¡± Adolphus asked again to confirm.


    ¡°You¡¯ve already heard me, Brother,¡± Radulf stated.


    ¡°How? Tell me everything,¡± Adolphus stated.N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    ¡°I will but I would like to know from the Crown Prince if he will be able to save Iris all the time? Humans are the lowest in hierarchy and if the Crown Prince marries her, everything will go against his favor,¡± Radulf suggested.


    ¡°Radulf, I will marry her because that¡¯s the only way,¡± Adolphus rified to him. ¡°Now, tell me what I asked you,¡± he stated.


    ¡°Juvia asked a servant to mix poison in Iris¡¯s food. I ended up learning about that, so I prevented Iris from eating that. It happened the day she left the pce on the King¡¯s order,¡± Radulf borated.


    Adolphus called for a servant inside and asked her to send a message for Juvia to show her presence shortly. The maidservant bowed and left the chamber.


    ¡°So, where might Iris be? I don¡¯t see her nearby,¡± Radulf observed.


    ¡°She¡¯s resting,¡± Adolphus replied, gesturing for Radulf to depart.


    ¡°Why does it seem like the Crown Prince holds a grudge against me?¡± Radulf mumbled.


    ¡°Your presumption is baseless, Radulf. I bear no ill will toward you,¡± Adolphus responded, reclining on the couch.


    Radulf offered a smile and decided it was time to go. As he rose to his feet, he cautioned Adolphus not to be hasty in his decisions. ¡°What if fate links you with another? Your ns may not unfold as expected. Nevertheless, I genuinely hope you and Iris find happiness together. I bid you farewell, Your Grace,¡± he said with a bow before leaving the chamber.


    Adolphus¡¯ jaw clenched to learn that Juvia attempted to kill Iris. He would not spare her, he had made up that mind.


    ~~~~~


    Iris stirred from her profound slumber and tenderly rubbed her eyes, grateful for the absence of unsettling dreams that often gued her nights. As she sat up and swung her legs to the floor, a discreet knock on the door startled her.


    Quickly assessing her appearance, Iris took a moment topose herself before approaching the door and turning the handle. A maidservant stood before her, her attire revealing her affiliation with the Queen¡¯s manor.


    Dread wed at Iris¡¯s heart, her mind racing with thoughts of what the Queen might have to say to her this time.


    ¡°Let me get ready,¡± Iris told the maidservant, who nodded at her.


    Iris quickly brushed her hair and then followed the maidservant to the Queen¡¯s manor. Upon entering the chamber, she formally greeted Queen Lucia while keeping her gaze low.


    ¡°Why did you ept Adolphus¡¯ marriage proposal? Did I not clear you that you ain¡¯t suitable for my son?¡± Queen Lucia asked in her ferocious tone.


    Iris got on her knees and apologized for the chaos she created. ¡°I won¡¯t leave His Grace¡¯s side, Your Majesty. I know I¡¯m not a werewolf ever, but I also know if I stay with His Grace, I¡¯ll give him more happiness than others can ever give,¡± she asserted.


    Iris¡¯s resolve burned like an unyielding me as she vowed to fight for her love, mirroring the determination and willpower that Adolphus had disyed in his pursuit of her. Many may have deemed hercking in strength, but her unrelenting spirit fueled her determination.


    To Queen Lucia¡¯s surprise, Iris voiced her intention, causing a disapproving furrow to crease the queen¡¯s brow.


    ¡°How can a mere human dare to entertain thoughts of marrying the Crown Prince!?¡± Juvia, Niki¡¯s daughter, challenged, striding up to Iris. She spoke with conviction, dering her intent to teach Iris a harsh lesson.


    Queen Lucia nodded in agreement. ¡°Indeed, a lesson is in order,¡± she affirmed, granting Juvia the authority to handle Iris¡¯s punishment.


    Two maidservants grasped Iris firmly, rendering her immobile by tightly gripping her arms, ensuring she couldn¡¯t escape.


    Juvia raised her hand and pped Iris hard. Tears appeared on the edges of her eyes as her head hung low because of the force. Iris again gazed into Juvia¡¯s eyes, telling her not to do that.


    ¡°I will not step back from being at the Crown Prince¡¯s side,¡± Iris proimed again. Juvia gave her another tight p, asking her to shut her filthy mouth.


    Before the third p couldnd on Iris¡¯s cheek, Adolphus appeared from behind and held Juvia¡¯s hand.


    Queen Lucia stood up from her ce, seeing Adolphus and told him not to interfere.


    ¡°Juvia, make yourst wish because this is yourst day,¡± Adolphus said. Before Juvia could even speak, Adolphus grabbed her neck and raised her above the ground. His eyes turned blood red as they shone brightly.


    Everyone was shocked to see that. Queen Lucia asked her son to let Juvia go, but every voice was now deaf to her.


    Iris, whom the servants had left, stumbled on her steps. She couldn¡¯t let Adolphus kill Juvia and held his arm. ¡°Please, don¡¯t do that. Don¡¯t do that,¡± she requested him.


    Adolphus gazed at her with his bright, red eyes and said, ¡°She deserves to die.¡± And the next second, Juvia¡¯s lifeless body fell to the floor.


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