Volume 1: Fangs of Desire
[Mature Content]
All Astra desired was freedom to roam outside the confines of the palace but that dream shutters after their kingdom is invaded, and her dearest brothers massacred. Astra's life takes a drastic turn when her father gives her off as a bride to the same enemy Kingdom in exchange of a peace treaty. Adding to her horror, the same man rumored to have killed her brothers is going to be her husband and she vows to have her revenge come what may.
Theron, the Crown Prince of Ardenia Kingdom, is regarded as the pillar of the nation. He has brought Ardenia to power since he became the Commander and conquered countless kingdoms expanding their territories, but only a handful people have come face to face with him. 
A union formed by revenge and hate, rises emotions when Astra discovers a devastating truth about her husband on their wedding night, which makes her anger and hatred for him dissipate like it never existed.
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"Wife, don't you love me anymore?" a childish yet saddened voice rang across the quiet room. 
"Why would you think that?" Astra asked trying to wriggle out of the man's embrace.
"You forgot my morning... kiss," he whispered the last word in her ear, blushing furiously.
Astra stopped struggling and held the man's face into her palm smiling lovingly before she gave him a quick peck. She bit her lower lip feeling a bit shy her little face turning pinkish. "Now will you let go of me?" 
"No... I want more!" the man said and without waiting for her response, he lifted Astra like a princess she was dropping her to the bed then followed her. "I want more, wife."

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Volume 2: His Heart's Desire
A continuation of a forgotten tale unfolds bringing them together again, but only he knows the truth. The truth about her nightmares, the truth about her true self and their past: only he knows. All he has to do is unveil that truth to her so he can live with her forever. He owes her that much: a whole lifetime of love.
He succeeds in making her his but the misery from their past still roams around them in an unknown form. But this time he vows to protect her well. Even if she does not remember him, he does. She was, is and will always be his beautiful wife. He only has one desire: her. Yes, she is his Heart's Desire.

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"...For every breath feels like a punishment without you. I feel... no, I am soulless without you. So, my princess, I'll wait for the day you will love me back."
She gazed at him unblinkingly and for the first time, she felt her heart let go of all the restrains. The barriers she had built against him had crushed a long time ago, but her ego blinded her feelings for him. Like promised, he had conquered her, and she was now at his mercy.
"Is it too late, for me to say I... love you?" the last words were said in a whisper, but he still heard her.
"Never, my wife," overwhelmed by emotions, he managed the three words before engulfing her in a tight hug. Tears fell from his eyes, but this time, they were tears of joy mixed with a smile. How long had he waited for this moment? "I love you a lot, my beautiful wife."

Astra was beyond shocked with the events happening one after another. How did it happen? Just a nap and the other Theron was gone? She still had a lot of questions and explanations for him. A vivid picture of fangs and glowing eyes appeared. She could mistake anything but at that moment, she was sure Theron looked exactly as the person she had always seen in her nightmares. The fangs and the eyes, all the same. The only difference was that in her dreams she used to be scared but when she saw him like that, all she felt was worry and the need to relieve Theron's pain. She wanted to comfort him and keep him safe in her arms. So, the one most question she wanted to know was what had happened to him or rather what he was. No normal person had such kind of canines that could grow long and back whenever they wanted. When would he come back? She wasn't sure and until then, her questions would remain unanswered. A mix of anticipation as well as worry creeped in, making her anxious.


Chapter 24 - Ignored