Lucian's world screeched to a halt as he listened to all the insults and accusations that his mother-in-law was saying against him. He clutched his chest tightly as he took in shallow, deep breaths. This wasn't the first time he had been downgraded, but because the woman whose life he had saved three years ago was also doing the same thing as her relatives. "Mum, I think that's enough. Him having a plate of paella isn't a crime. Is it?" said Aria, meeting her mother's gaze. "Who gave you the right to talk to Mum in such a tone? If your godforsaken husband is damn hungry, why not ask him for money?" Muna sneered, her venomous eyes piercing through Lucian. "Oh, I forgot your poor little husband can't even afford a bottle of water, not to talk about a plate of food." Lucian's jaw clenched, his knuckles turning white. Muna was Aria's cousin, a girl who took a certain thrill in humiliating him and reminding him of how pathetic and worthless he was."After everything he's done for you,

Still, Aria's feet momentarily carried her towards where he was standing. This was the first time she had ever seen his eye colour change.Lucian noticed how terrified she was, so he took a few steps away from her. His eyes squeezed shut. He inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly, trying to calm the turmoil bubbling inside him. When he opened his eyes again, they were still red."Don't come close, Aria," he warned. "I said don't come close to me, or you will regret it!" His voice was a bit louder this time. Yet Aria didn't listen to him. Instead, she took a few steps towards him."No!" Aria screamed, seeing that Lucian was just a few feet away from falling off the high mountain. He was standing with his back to the edge."If you keep coming closer, then I will happily fall from here, Aria," he told her sternly.Aria clutched both sides of her dress tightly. He needed to stop this madness at all costs.A loud growl echoed from afar, signalling to them that the forest was no longer safe. Eve

Lucian looked at his Aria with confusion. He never thought Aria would sign the divorce papers after everything they had been through together. Never in his wildest dreams had he anticipated that she would be easily fooled by her family into divorcing him."Lucian, I... I..." Aria swallowed hard. She wasn't able to explain to him why she had taken such a drastic step because she feared he wouldn't be able to accept it. Nevertheless, she needed to let him know why she had signed the papers."Actually, Lucian..." Her voice was low as she began explaining to him that her dad had made a promise. "Dad has secured our child's future. He said that if I don't divorce you, he won't assist us. He has secured our child's future.""Are you listening to yourself, Aria? Who told you that I can't take care of our child? Have you also been seeing me as a poor, useless guy?""No, Lucian. You're getting it all wrong. It's not what you're thinking.""Then make me understand!" Lucian's voice reverberated

With deliberate slowness, Lucian descended the stairs. His full attention and gaze were focused on Aria. He had never expected her to do such a thing. He would have sworn with his entire being that she wouldn't do this.Standing on the last step, Lucian contemplated turning away and heading back to his room, but before he could react, Elle was standing in front of him."Oh, why are you running away? Are you afraid that the guest might laugh at your disgusting and poor outfit?" Elle sneered.Lucian gritted his teeth in frustration. He had come to the conclusion that he now hated Elle to the core, but he was too tired to argue with her. Remaining silent, he endured her taunts.Elle observed his lack of response but still continued."Why are you suddenly playing dumb? You're the type who challenges others. What happened? Did a cat cut your tongue?" Elle questioned him mockingly. She looked at her daughter, then returned her gaze to Lucian."Why are you staring at Aria like that? I can sm

"What do you mean by you can't help us? We are looking for a suitable man for my precious Aria.""I know." Lawrence faked a smile. "We don't really need the dragon now. I'm sure you will help the Birla family with it when the time comes."Mr Reign's face turned sour after hearing what Lawrence said. Is this man crazy? He can't help him with the dragon."I know it might be hard for you, but please consider this the first favour I will be asking of the Reign family since we got to know each other. I know you won't fail me. Am I right?" Lawrence told him firmly."Alright, since you need a dragon, I will help with it, but definitely not Violent. I will give you the others," Mr Reign said.Mr Reign continued, explaining his reasons to Lawrence. "The only reason I won't give you Violent is that, for hundreds of decades, no one has been able to summon it. Anyone who tries will have their power drained because of its sheer size.""Oh, I'll see about it, then."---The moon began to disappear