Chapter 159 - Hanging In The Balance
The next morning was quiet and Belladonna wished that she could rip her hair out, when she found out that she had even slept.
She had not planned to do that, she had planned to wait for Eli throughout the night, watch the door with the hope that he would step in through the wooden frame that was bl...
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Chapters
1. Chapter 1 - How "Not" To Get Chosen
2. Chapter 2 - Betrayal Served Lukewarm
3. Chapter 3 - Nobody's Fault
4. Chapter 4 - To "Not" Be His Bride
5. Chapter 5 - Here Comes The Dragon King
6. Chapter 6 - Crown Them Potential Brides
7. Chapter 7 - A Little Strange
8. Chapter 8 - A Need To Escape
9. Chapter 9 - Crossed a Dangerous Line
10. Chapter 10 - A Huge Nonsense
11. Chapter 11 - Alone With Him
12. Chapter 12 - Strange Royal Gestures
13. Chapter 13 - A Gift For The Bride
14. Chapter 14 - Mystery is the 'Next Trouble'
15. Chapter 15 - The "Not" Forbidden Room
16. Chapter 16 - Letters From Metals Like Petals
17. Chapter 17 - Hellos Through Notes
18. Chapter 18 - A Rough Step In
19. Chapter 19 - This Beast Bite
20. Chapter 20 - Double Meanings?
21. Chapter 21 - Dreams For The Sleepy Head
22. Chapter 22 - Take Me To DreamLand
23. Chapter 23 - Magic In The Mind
24. Chapter 24 - What If It Was Real?
25. Chapter 25 - A Walk Through Questions
26. Chapter 26 - Almost A Fun Day
27. Chapter 27 - Not So Different
28. Chapter 28 - Poison in a Good Way
29. Chapter 29 - Make Me Feel Things
30. Chapter 30 - A "But" Between Dreams and Reality
31. Chapter 31 - A Rip Of Questions
32. Chapter 32 - Going Brutal For Answers
33. Chapter 32 - Beast of Her Dreams
34. Chapter 34 - An Untruthful Truth
35. Chapter 35 - A Stealer of Brides?
36. Chapter 36 - A Brewing Storm
37. Chapter 37 - Dilemmas of a Bride
38. Chapter 38 - Someone On Fire
39. Chapter 39 - A Fire Of Secrets
40. Chapter 40 - Nightmares With Answers
41. Chapter 41 - Beg For Forgiveness
42. Chapter 42 - Making The First Move
43. Chapter 43 - Beauty Within Beast
44. Chapter 44 - Beast and Mysteries
45. Chapter 46 - Just A Little Imagination
46. Chapter 46 - In His bed
47. Chapter 47 - Deep In A Royal Lure
48. Chapter 48 - Devil In Her Dreams
49. Chapter 49 - Butterflies
50. Chapter 50 - Beyond Color Red
51. Chapter 51 - Luck Like Poison
52. Chapter 52 - Tales From A Bleeding Heart
53. Chapter 53 - Little Things
54. Chapter 54 - Hungry
55. Chapter 55 - His Majesty Fears
56. Chapter 56 - By The Water Fountain
57. Chapter 57 - Blood of Poison
58. Chapter 58 - Dangerously Smitten
59. Chapter 59 - Desire
60. Chapter 60 - Mind Control
61. Chapter 61 - A Sweetheart With A Crown
62. Chapter 62 - Crazy Villagers
63. Chapter 63 - Gentle Reminder
64. Chapter 64 - Red Carriage Moment
65. Chapter 65 - Love Bargain
66. Chapter 66 - Dangers For The Bride
67. Chapter 67 - Inked Images
68. Chapter 68 - Tattooed Moments
69. Chapter 69 - Out For The Devil
70. Chapter 70 - Trapped In
71. Chapin 71 - Electric Blue Eyed Bride
72. Chapter 72 - My Way Or No Way
73. Chapter 73 - Blood Of Venom
74. Chapter 74 - A Different Shade Of Raquel
75. Chapter 75 - Eyes On Me
76. Chapter 76 - Hands On Swords
77. Chapter 77 - Breathing Paintings
78. Chapter 78 - All Of The Memories
79. Chapter 79 - Breathtaking
80. Chapter 80 - Love Tingles
81. Chapter 81 - (Un)Sealed Doorways
82. Chapter 82 - Broken Promises
83. Chapter 83 - Now You See Me...
84. Chapter 84 - Wild To Dream's Beats
85. Chapter 85 - A Little Steal
86. Chapter 86 - Close Danger
87. Chapter 87 - Wake Me Up!
88. Chapter 88 - Flickering Candlelight
89. Chapter 89 - Dangerous Illusions
90. Chapter 90 - On The Run
91. Chapter 91 - A Dance With The Fakes
92. Chapter 92 - Sleep of Debt
93. Chapter 93 - Witch's Weakness
94. Chapter 94 - Lucky Gems
95. Chapter 95 - Eye Of Lightning
96. Chapter 96 - Blast of Flames
97. Chapter 97 - Did You Miss Me?
98. Chapter 98 - Hallway Whispers
99. Chapter 99 - Just Her Luck
100. Chapter 100 - Three Knocks
101. Chapter 101 - Three Happy Ladies
102. Chapter 102 - In Her Bed
103. Chapter 103 - Power Play
104. Chapter 104 - Red Glow
105. Chapter 105 - Overpowering Desires
106. Chapter 106 - Love In Sheets
107. Chapter 107 - Morning After
108. Chapter 108 - Tick Tock To The Big Clock
109. Chapter 109 - Planning Little Revenge
110. Chapter 110 - Dress Of Gold
111. Chapter 111 - Butterflies Everywhere
112. Chapter 112 - Dress Of Flames
113. Chapter 113 - Death Ceremony?
114. Chapter 114 - Strange Wonderful Feeling
115. Chapter 115 - A Dance Of Truth
116. Chapter 116 - Family Issues Reunion
117. Chapter 117 - Golden Blabbermouth
118. Chapter 118 - Before Dinner
119. Chapter 119 - Something In The Wine
120. Chapter 120 - So Much Talking
121. Chapter 121 - Hidden Foe
122. Chapter 122 - Subtle Threats
123. Chapter 123 - Mysterious Aura
124. Chapter 124 - Carriage Deals
125. Chapter 125 - Losing Memory Knots
126. Chapter 126 - One Cranky Beast
127. Chapter 127 - Coin Sisters
128. Chapter 128 - Upsetting Family Tree
129. Chapter 129 - Mother - Daughter Clash
130. Chapter 130 - Aftermath Of Little Actions
131. Chapter 131 - Bathroom Accidents
132. Chapter 132 - Obsessive Tendencies
133. Chapter 133 - Fury
134. Chapter 134 - Punishing Flames
135. Chapter 135 - Unravelling The Hidden
136. Chapter 136 - The Price To Keep A Secret
137. Chapter 137 - Jumble of Events
138. Chapter 138 - A Moment In Bed
139. Chapter 139 - A Prisoner's Choice
140. Chapter 140 - Freedom?
141. Chapter 141 - Minor Issues Over Breakfast
142. Chapter 142 - Creeping Doubt
143. Chapter 143 - Her Gaze
144. Chapter 144 - Skillful Hands
145. Chapter 145 - Paint Me
146. Chapter 146 - Edge Of Insanity
147. Chapter 147 - Shaky Promise
148. Chapter 148 - Too Far With Spice
149. Chapter 149 - In Her Personal Bubble
150. Chapter 150 - Not Strange At All
151. Chapter 151 - A Jumble Of Happenins
152. Chapter 152 - Something In The Note
153. Chapter 153 - Dragon's Cut
154. Chapter 154 - Did I Paint This Well?
155. Chapter 155 - Do Other Things To Me
156. Chapter 156 - Twisted Growl
157. Chapter 157 - Busy Hands
158. Chapter 158 - Deserving Respect
159. Chapter 159 - Hanging In The Balance
160. Chapter 160 - The Sign
161. Chapter 161 - Looming Danger After The Sign
162. Chapter 162 - Too Late To Run
163. Chapter 163 - A Sneaky Proposal
164. Chapter 164 - A Favour For A Wish
165. Chapter 165 - Blissful Sunlight
166. Chapter 166 - Warmth Disappears
167. Chapter 167 - Tempting
168. Chapter 168 - He Breathes
169. Chapter 169 - Kneeling For The Two-Faced
170. Chapter 170 - Wonderful Words
171. Chapter 171 - Another Win
172. Chapter 172 - Memorable Past
173. Chapter 173 - Demanding Nature
174. Chapter 174 - Seduction, Seduction
175. Chapter 175 - The Eye(s)
176. Chapter 176 - Quiet Before The Tempest
177. Chapter 177 - Twisted Threat Of A Forfeit
178. Chapter 178 - Twisted Forfeit
179. Chapter 179 - Her Answer
180. Chapter 180 - Favorite Ambush
181. Chapter 181 - "My Donna"
182. Chapter 182 - Alone (Together) At Last
183. Chapter 183 - Too Good
184. Chapter 184 - Beautiful Euphoria
185. Chapter 185 - Mistress Of Patience
186. Chapter 186 - Moment Of Bliss
187. Chapter 187 - Read To Me
188. Chapter 188 - A New Bride and a Brother
189. Chapter 189 - Preparing Surprises
190. Chapter 190 - Boxed Surprise!
191. Chapter 191 - Lovers Clash
192. Chapter 192 - Memory Of A Certain Someone
193. Chapter 193 - Trust Is A Big Word
194. Chapter 194 - Trust Me, Nightshade
195. Chapter 195 - So, We Begin
196. Chapter 196 - Double You
197. Chapter 197 - Who Are You?
198. Chapter 198 - Quickly Complicated
199. Chapter 199 - A Little Obstacle
200. Chapter 199 - (Un)Love
201. Chapter 201 - The Black Book
202. Chapter 202 - I Really Want To Touch You
203. Chapter 203 - A Hint On The Enemy
204. Chapter 204 - Goodbyes and Forced Jokes
205. Chapter 205 - Trapped Alaris
206. Chapter 206 - Savior
207. Chapter 207 - 200th Bride
208. Chapter 208 - The Soul With
209. Chapter 209 - Fight Me
210. Chapter 210 - Give and Take Sight
211. Chapter 211 - Untangling Mysteries
212. Chapter 212 - Two Ways To Take A Hit
213. Chapter 213 - Three Days and Tonight
214. Chapter 214 - Grunts
215. Chapter 215 - Are You Repulsed?
216. Chapter 216 - Do To Me Whatever You Want
217. Chapter 217 - Good To Be Wanted
218. Chapter 218 - Murderous Intent
219. Chapter 219 - Messages From Necklaces
220. Chapter 220 - Showing Dangerous Potentials
221. Chapter 221 - A Friendship and Something Else
222. Chapter 222 - Risks and Secret Scars
223. Chapter 223 - Play Dress Up
224. Chapter 224 - In Another's Life
225. Chapter 225 - Insignificant Details
226. Chapter 226 - Cave Mysteries
227. Chapter 227 - Inhuman Obstacles
228. Chapter 228 - More Reasons To Hate
229. Chapter 229 - Hot On Her Trails
230. Chapter 230 - The Shadow and Its Scars
231. Chapter 231 - Village Grievances
232. Chapter 232 - About To Get Messy
233. Chapter 233 - The Calmest Calm
234. Chapter 234 - This Rage?!
235. Chapter 235 - Evil For Good
236. Chapter 236 - Wrong HeartBeat
237. Chapter 237 - Manipulative Fleeting Feelings
238. Chapter 238 - Ingredient Mystery
239. Chapter 239 - Now A Stranger
240. Chapter 240 - The Dangers Of Secrets ((Bonus Chapter))
241. Chapter 241 - Farewell "Speaking and Listening"
242. Chapter 242 - An Adventure Is Due
243. Chapter 243 - Murky Waters and Suggestive Words
244. Chapter 244 - Doubt Overcoming Trust
245. Chapter 245 - Into Dangerous Skeletal Arms
246. Chapter 246 - A Fair Trade
247. Chapter 247 - The Fairest Of All Trades
248. Chapter 248 - The Search
249. Chapter 249 - Too Many Killers
250. Chapter 250 - Stealing What Shouldn't Be Stolen
251. Chapter 251 - Found In Blood
252. Chapter 252 - An Absolute Nightmare
253. Chapter 253 - Defeated
254. Chapter 254 - Illogical Decisions
255. Chapter 255 - Someone Needs To Mind His Damned Business!
256. Chapter 156 - Dangers Of "Fatherly" Love
257. Chapter 257 - Stained Cloak Of Innocence
258. Chapter 258 - She Snapped
259. Chapter 259 - Justice Is Justice, and Duty is Duty
260. Chapter 260 - Closer and Closer To Doom
261. Chapter 261 - Ticking Time and Crazy Actions
262. Chapter 262 - The Mystery Of The Blue Gem
263. Chapter 263 - Another Troubling Mystery
264. Chapter 264 - You Are Beautiful. I Love You.
265. Chapter 265 - Everyday Should Be Like This
266. Chapter 266 - Pulling The Moon
267. Chapter 267 - Redder Goes The Moon
268. Chapter 268 - More Comes The Consequences
269. Chapter 269 - Moment Before It All Goes Boom
270. Chapter 270 - A Visitor Of Death
271. Chapter 271 - One Dead, On To The Next.
272. Chapter 272 - The End?
273. Volume 2 - Chapter 1 - Someone Different
274. Chapter 2 - There Is More
275. Chapter 3 - Kill Me With The Truth
276. Chapter 4 - Murder Me With Honesty
277. Chapter 5 - One Deadly Request
278. Chapter 6 - With Great Powers, Comes Great Problems
279. Chapter 7 - Aftermath Of The Pull
280. Chapter 8 - These Skelental Arms
281. Chapter 9 - Am Uninvited Guest
282. Chapter 10 - These Lonely Regrets
283. Chapter 11 - Alaris Is Annoying
284. Chapter 12 - Hello, Granny
285. Chapter 13 - The Hunt
286. Chapter 14 - Raining Conflicts
287. Chapter 15 - Something In The Forest
288. Chapter 16 - A (Rare) Gift
289. Chapter 18 - Tactics Of A Ghost?
290. Chapter 19 - Easy Truth
291. Chapter 20 - Would Things Have Been Different
292. Chapter 21 - You Have Us
293. Chapter 22 - Let Me Seduce You, Stubborn!
294. Chapter 23 - Many Apologies and Confusion
295. Chapter 2_ - I Will Get The Physician
296. Chapter 25 - Oh, Dear Ghost Mother.
297. Chapter 26 - Just Orange Juice
298. Chapter 27 - Played Right Into It
299. Chapter 28 - Finding Her String
300. Chapter 29 - A Delayed "Reunion"
301. Chapter 30 - So Be It
302. Chapter 31 - They Call Him The Masked King
303. Chapter 32 - Cast A Stone
304. Chapter 33 - Lightning and Chaos
305. Chapter 34 - Different Shades Of Hearts
306. Chapter 35 - Making Moves
307. Chapter 36 - In The Blue Cave Spring
308. Chapter 37 - The Hooded Intruder
309. Chapter 38 - The Intruder and Her Sons
310. Chapter 39 - Kami's Wish
311. Chapter 40 - Enemies From Within
312. Chapter 41 - From One Problem To Another
313. Chapter 42 - He Did What?!
314. Chapter 43 - A Clash Between The Jolly Twos
315. Chapter 44 - Seeing Other People
316. Chapter 45 - The Adventures Of Trade Feast
317. Chapter 46 - Losing Sanity Over Jealousy
318. Chapter 47 - Missing Appetites
319. Chapter 48 - She Feels Like A Friend
320. Chapter 49 - GrandMami's Kitchen
321. Chapter 50 - Stuck With You
322. Chapter 51 - Together In The Dark
323. Chapter 52 - Cruel
324. Chapter 53 - Irresistible Jazliy
325. Chapter 54 - Things Are Changing
326. Chapter 55 - Pretend, Maybe?
327. Chapter 56 - Death Draws Nearer
328. Chapter 57 - Family Reunion With Problems, Maybe?
329. Chapter 58 - Veiled Woman
330. Chapter 59 - More Behind That Veil?
331. Chapter 60 - Beneath Chains
332. Chapter 61 - Someone Is Watching
333. Chapter 62 - Who Are You?
334. Chapter 64 - Danger In Sheep's Clothing
335. Chapter 65 - Surprises
336. Chapter 66 - Raining Flames
337. Chapter 67 - Draw Closer
338. Chapter 68 - Unveil (MR 1)
339. Chapter 69 - After Unveiling The Monster (MR 2)
340. Chapter 70 - The Abduction (MR 3)
341. Chapter 71 - Monsters Within and Without (MR 4)
342. Chapter 71 - In His Place (MR 5)
343. Chapter 73 - Groundbreaking (MR 6)
344. Chapter 74 - From Other Realms (MR 7)
345. Chapter 75 - Her New Name Is "Mine" (MR 8)
346. Chapter 76 - The Red String (MR 9)
347. Chapter 77 - Jolly Trio (MR 10)
348. Chapter 78 - Returning Feelings, Unbroken Spirits
349. Chapter 79 - Break Her!
350. Chapter 80 - Babysitting
351. Chapter 81 - Bittersweet
352. Chapter 82 - Her Return
353. Chapter 83 - A Little Theft
354. Chapter 84 - A Stab To Reality
355. Chapter 85 - I Don't Want You
356. Chapter 86 - Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
357. Chapter 87 - Those Gloves
358. Chapter 88 - A Little Ruckus
359. Chapter 89 - Better A Slave
360. Chapter 91 - The End Draws Nearer
361. Chapter 92 - One Sided Goodbyes
362. Chapter 93 - We Meet Again... To Part Forever
363. Chapter 94 - A Silent Farewell
364. Chapter 95 - Grief Of An Unknown
365. Chapter 96 - With You
366. Chapter 97 - At The End Of A Tunnel
367. Volume 3 - Chapter 1 - Welcome Home?
368. Chapter 2 - A Blood-Made Promise
369. Chapter 3 - Enemies Everywhere
370. Chapter 4 - A Crazy Friend
371. Chapter 5 - The Heir Of The Lost Throne
372. Chapter 6 - Likely Obstacles
373. Chapter 7 - The Grantor Of Death
374. Chapter 8 - One Step Closer
375. Chapter 9 - A Costly Grant
376. Chapter 10 - Another Miserable Trade
377. Chapter 11 - Kill Me!
378. Chapter 12 - A Friend To Escape
379. Chapter 13 - Like Father, Like Son?
380. Chapter 14 - Know Your Place!
381. 15 - Into The Castle
382. 16 - The Man With The Mask
383. 17 - Silver Eyes In The Dark
384. 18 - The Gravestone
385. Chapter 19 - Nyka's Victory
386. 20 - Fatal Hits
387. 21 - One Suspicious Dinner
388. 22 - Meet The Family
389. 23 - A Present Of The Past
390. 24 - Unsettled Feelings
391. 25 - In The Void
392. Chapter 26 - Unexpected
393. Chapter 27 - An Enemy In A Mate
394. Chapter 28 - Hefty Consequences
395. 29 - Beautiful Gifts
396. 30 - Together In The Wind
397. Chapter 31 - Chameleon?
398. 32 - A Strange Favour
399. 33 - Rage and Hatred
400. 34 - A Gift From The Fog
401. 35 - The Creatures Of The Sea
402. 36 - On The Bright Side...
403. 37 - Failure For The Traitors
404. 38 - Rose-shaped Earring
405. 39 - Innocent Ula
406. Chapter 40 - Answers Only.
407. 41 - The Coming Of A Rift
408. 42 - The Enemy Plans Ahead
409. 43 - Beyond The Mist
410. 44 - The Heart's Decision
411. 45 - The Test
412. 46 - Stay With Me
413. 47 - (Un) Significant Presence?
414. 48 - Stupid Princess
415. 49 - This Creature Of Chains
416. 50 - Scheming
417. 51 - Who Or What To Trust
418. 52 - Everyone Has A Plan
419. 53 - Always Trouble In This Paradise
420. 54 - Ik'la Ikrus
421. 55 - No Peace In This Realm!
422. 56 - The Luna(s) Clash
423. 57 - All For Nothing
424. Chapter 58 - Disaster In Plain Sight
425. Chapter 59 - A Hasty Bargain
426. 60 - Caught Between The Two
427. Chapter 61 - A Little Lovers' Quarrel
428. Chapter 62 - The Other Pulls In
429. Chapter 63 - One Victory With Its Troubles
430. Chapter 64 - An Unwavering Obstacle
431. Chapter 65 - Catch The Traitor!
432. Chapter 66 - Everything Is About To Change
433. 67 - Bringing Him Back
434. 68 - This Changes Everything
435. 69 - Becoming A Villain
436. 70 - Adventurous Aniya
437. Chapter 71 - Stealing Somebody's Someone
438. 72 - A Fun Moment
439. 73 - Heat In The Air
440. 74 - "Well, You Can Suffer."
441. 75 - "Suffer."
442. 76 - Push, Pull, Push
443. 77 - Hatred Grows
444. 78 - Another Mess
445. 79 - Manipulative Ways
446. 80 - Different Things At Play
447. 80 - Tsiri
448. 82 - A Linger Of Peace
449. 83 - Love-sick Lips
450. 84 - Useless Army and Missing Reports
451. 85 - Just Like Him
452. 86 - His Death In A Dress
453. 87 - Unwilling Third Wheel
454. 88 - Desperation Is Stupidity
455. 89 - A Thief
456. 90 - Attack!
457. 91 - Revenge Takes Patience
458. 92 - A Terrible Mate, A Worse Father.
459. 93 - Captured
460. 94 - A Growing Rebellion
461. 95 - Beautiful Consequences
462. 96 - Lily From The Shadows
463. 97 - Streak Of Silver
464. 98 - Creating Warriors
465. 99 - Poison? Real.
466. 100 - Age Game
467. 101 - "You Are In My Sun Again."
468. 102 - Versions Of Him
469. 103 - Too Many Drops
470. 104 - Changing
471. 105 - With Pleasure
472. 106 - The Stinging Feeling Of Defeat
473. 107 - Forbidden Move
474. 108 - Secrets Of The Lake
475. 109 - Important Details
476. 110 - Silent Hanging Words
477. 111 - Xinora? Belladonna?
478. 112 - Dagger Mind Games
479. 113 - "Forgive Me." "I'm Sorry."
480. 114 - Third Death
481. 115 - A Looming Ambush
482. 116 - Not As Planned
483. 117 - Father Meets Daughter
484. 118 - Blue Eyes
485. 119 - Not My Daughter
486. 120 - Dead Of The Night
487. 121 - The Mischiefs Of Castle Walls
488. 122 - The Queen's Words
489. 123 - Wars Within Castle Walls
490. 124 - Alone With Him
491. 125 - Escalating Plans
492. 126 - Against Dogori
493. 127 - Twisted Games
494. 128 - Crazy Minds and Magic
495. 129 - A Missing One
496. 130 - Who Are you?
497. 131 - What Is Your Name?
498. 132 - The Telling Necklace
499. Chapter 133 - Selfish Decisions
500. 134 - Fight!
501. 135 - One Permanent Solution
502. Chapter 136 - The Permanent Solution
503. Chapter 137 - A Different Purpose with New Obstacles
504. 138 - Obstacles and Lies
505. 139 - Falling Into Place
506. 140 - Lovers Meet
507. 141 - The Deadly Price
508. 142 - Meet Luna
509. 143 - Preparation
510. 144 - The Trial
511. 145 - Fates Unknown
512. 146 - It Is Us
513. 147 - Happy Family (The End)
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