Also to clarify, there is a possibility that the little outburst Zaria had was to cover her actions and may not be true. With her, anything is possible.
"Oriana Verner," Zaria's expressions turned serious as she gazed into Oriana's eyes, "you were about to destroy this entire realm just because you lost one person important to you, not caring about how many innocent people you would have killed because of your vengeance towards the witch. Do you even qualify to judge me, someone who has lost countless loved ones and was forced to avenge them?" Zaria smirked mockingly, "Just losing one person made you this angry and destructive, when you are yet to face what it means to lose everything in your life just like I did. If you were to suffer what I did, you would probably want to destroy all three realms."
Fantasy · Mynovel20
I apologize but I also never stated you said that and was agreeing with your point. My additional commentary was just my point of view of how I thought it was interesting that we are seeing more of Zaria's origin story especially knowing the other 2 books would probably never touch on it.
"Oriana Verner," Zaria's expressions turned serious as she gazed into Oriana's eyes, "you were about to destroy this entire realm just because you lost one person important to you, not caring about how many innocent people you would have killed because of your vengeance towards the witch. Do you even qualify to judge me, someone who has lost countless loved ones and was forced to avenge them?" Zaria smirked mockingly, "Just losing one person made you this angry and destructive, when you are yet to face what it means to lose everything in your life just like I did. If you were to suffer what I did, you would probably want to destroy all three realms."
Fantasy · Mynovel20
I agree but this is more information, at least in this book, that Zaria gave. We have seen the aftermath of her war through the eyes of the victors and victims but no one truly explained what kicked off the war and to be fair, only Zaria could provide that perspective. Neither of the other two books (Seren & Ember's) will provide us that POV from Zaria because she is the bad guy across all three books. So if the high elves with the help of other supernaturals did start the process of eradication of Black witches and killed a bunch of them because of who they were but they didn't warrant it, it brings another layer of history to this event to show that yeah, Zaria may be bad and horrible (but not as bad as Edna) but she wasn't always like this and had to become this villan to right a wrong our heros did (because let's be fair, it's not like in real history where one's ancestors did wrong to another group, most parties involved are still breathing in this universe so people know but are being mum on the situation to not show they are equally or more guilty for the slaughter and creation of Zaria Lynx). So please Zaria, keep spilling that tea. Doesn't mean Ori will embrace being an evil person and help you with your plans but she maybe empathetic and help find a way to heal as that is her true nature regardless of being a black witch, to heal and make things better regardless of who it is (to a degree...Edna can clearly burn in the pits).
"Oriana Verner," Zaria's expressions turned serious as she gazed into Oriana's eyes, "you were about to destroy this entire realm just because you lost one person important to you, not caring about how many innocent people you would have killed because of your vengeance towards the witch. Do you even qualify to judge me, someone who has lost countless loved ones and was forced to avenge them?" Zaria smirked mockingly, "Just losing one person made you this angry and destructive, when you are yet to face what it means to lose everything in your life just like I did. If you were to suffer what I did, you would probably want to destroy all three realms."
Fantasy · Mynovel20
I need Ori to understand that marriage is all about compromise along with communication. Neither party can get their way all the time unless both literally like or love the same exact thing (I mean, I guess that resolves issues of what to eat, where to go, and what to watch) and seeing that clearly ain't these two, him permitting her to see her ailing grandfather is part of being a loving, supporting husband and friend. This man has been trying to do everything to get Oriana to fall for him again so if allowing her time to spend with her dying grandpa whom he hates and biting the bullet to let the past go will get her there, he will gladly do it. Him doing this though is not keeping score of brownie points to cash in later. Say his stepmother did something horrible to Philip and Oriana but was lovely to literally everyone and thing on that planet; would she permit him the right he naturally has to visit her especially if something happened to his stepmother with the expectation that because she/Oriana approved him going (which he would have done regardless if she permitted it) that he needs to repay this benevolence later in the future? Same principle applies to her with Philip; he understands that for over 20 years, Philip has been her everything and sole support system so regardless of how he/Arlan feels, Oriana is not going to have that same animosity and ill-will towards her grandfather. Hell, we see she felt so bad at the wrong her grandfather/family inflicted on the Cromwell's that she made it her personal goal to continue her families pledge of defending and caring for the family even though they have moved past that stage of their relationship.
"I know. His understanding sometimes makes me feel burdened. I'll try to make up for it," Oriana responded.
Fantasy · Mynovel20
But is he lying? That man would become a fluffier lycan and push Snowflake off the bed just to procure cuddles. Don't even want to see how far Goldie will go, so yes, Drayce and Arlan are pets for their wives and it's okay 🤣
Yorian stared at her wordlessly, contemplating how little she understood about the nature of her healing. He offered a light smile. "You have such a useful pet," he remarked, then let go of her hands. "You need to learn to observe everything happening to you and pay it more attention. Other than Snowflake, there might be other factors that helped you heal."
Fantasy · Mynovel20
It's funny how not too long ago he was yapping at Evanthe about not handling her unresolved love issues and yet here he is, not letting go of his "strong like" (cuz we know he doesn't love her but just really likes her more than he should) of Oriana. Be Elsa you magical creature and ⬇️
"I believe your heart is crying with happiness at seeing me," Yorian retorted. "You could try showing me your heart, but I'm not keen to see such a bloody sight on such a pleasant day."
Fantasy · Mynovel20
Sweetie, the minute you realized that living life without him was a death sentence in itself so therefore you loved him was the day that curse was broken completely.
As to prove her words, with a graceful movement, she removed her veil, leaving Drayce utterly stunned. He remained rooted to the spot, honouring her wish for him not to move, his eyes captivated by her unveiled face. Myrid of emotions in his heart because of her words and actions. He was not prepared for it at all.
Fantasy · Mynovel20
Pretty much unless he's been building up tolerance
Drayce quietly picked up the glass of milk while he watched Slayer empty the entire glass of wine in one gulp. Though his throat must have burned from the strong wine, he didn't show it on his face, but they knew what was going to happen in the next few moments.
Fantasy · Mynovel20
Slayer, of course, didn't believe him and said, "Yeah, and I am desperately waiting to drink a glass of milk."
Fantasy · Mynovel20
Yup, figured he would go for thr jugular...his inability to hold liquor.
Arlan sighed and called for the servant. "Get my favorite wine for the King of Megaris and a glass of milk for that child," Arlan said while signaling towards Slayer.
Fantasy · Mynovel20
Unless there is some character growth along the way for Elizabeth, that seems to be her foreseeable future. As far as the two nightmare princesses go, I'm not surprised they haven't dropped the bombshell news that Sten is only marrying her with the title of concubine and not Queen and honestly, why should they? Doesn't seem they are close even though they are cousins because the sisters aren't even close. I'm sure she had her heart and mind set on "enlightening" Sten's people as their Queen so it would be fun to be a frozen fly on that wall when she realizes that will not be happening and that just like our beautiful FL, she will be nothing more than a conquered trophy on Sten's mantle piece.
ch 101 The Future Sister-in-Law
History · squideli
It was a nice thought but unfortunately as you said, being related to those two angry brats make that almost seem impossible. Perhaps if she is no longer under them or in that kingdom, she has a potential character arc for some good but for now, it seems she is barely a D list character just trying to fit in with the in-crowd.
ch 101 The Future Sister-in-Law
History · squideli
Poor Leo 😭 Granted I wasn't pleased nor amused they were talking about Sebastian's wife, at the same time, the fact that his wife is about to endure something that should have been a celebration but now is a period of mourning and sadness is horrible.
ch 406 The creatures of the dark
Fantasy · AngelinaBhardawaj
Well if this was the conversation that happened before their demise, maybe they should have kept those thoughts internal. Seem to forget that she is their prince's wife and he seems to dote and care for her so not a good idea to point out these anomalies even if they dots seem to be connecting.
"That I noticed too. Honestly, don't let the higher authorities hear that I said things like this, but don't you think that it happened after our prince married that human girl? What's her name?"
Fantasy · AngelinaBhardawaj
So is wine like coffee to them?
"I know, right? It's suspicious. Then again, aren't many things happening in the vampire kingdom suspicious?" One of the high commands said, and his friend who was drinking wine to stay awake, narrowed his brows.
Fantasy · AngelinaBhardawaj
"I want all of you to exploit all our resources and find the nearest place where we can take her and she won't be able to use her abilities either. I want her to die a very slow and painful death. She should scream just like my prince had screamed," the leader added.
Fantasy · AngelinaBhardawaj
Slayer needs to calm down...all Arlan has to do is introduce some alcohol and he's out for the count.
"I don't indulge in exploiting those who work under me—unlike a certain prince who exploited his own aide without any restraint," Slayer shot back with a grin.
Fantasy · Mynovel20
Ger would LITERALLY cut his junk off before he ever found Garrett attractive, let alone do something with him 🤣🤣🤣 That would be the quickest application and acceptance to monkhood in history. Not sure if Ger will ever have a love and if he and Conrad would just pine away for Evanna for all eternity but I know Garrett or any other man is not even in his field house.
He looked her up and down slowly, assessing her and arched his eyebrow, a malicious smirk on his features. Evanna expected him to decline the night fae; he had, after all, shown his disapproval of her since the first time they saw her. But to her surprise, he grunted in agreement and closed the distance between them, lowering his face to the top of Fiza's head and added, "You don't need to throw a berry at me to get my attention." With that, he walked off.
Heart Over Sword
Fantasy · Kelly_Starrz