Chapter 189

The dream felt real–too real.

I couldn’t get it off my mind. Suddenly, I remembered the events that had taken place in the other world… The Eros I had met in that world was the exact same as in my dream.

After that time, I never thought about it so much. But why did I suddenly have dreams about it?

Was it because of Ryker? Maybe it was because Ryker looked identical to Eros, and considering how he had given me a fright earlier, that must have led to the dream I had.

Or maybe not.

Maybe this was really Eros, and it meant something.

I shivered. No, it couldn’t be. Not my Eros.

I looked out the window and noticed it was almost dark out. It was only a matter of time before one of Lord Shevek’s maids would come knocking on the door.

The Initiation.

The more I thought about it, the more I wanted to bolt out of here. I wondered if my friends would be able to find me in time.

At the same time, I thought of different ways to escape the initiation if they didn’t.

Even if I ran, considering how fast Ryker was able to find me earlier, they would get to me in minutes. And I have only witnessed the bare minimum of Lord Shevek’s anger to know that his fury could be worse than hell itself. Plus, I am now pregnant!

My heart raced.

I felt Tiara grow restless, and sighed. My wolf still had her mind stuck on the dream. It alarmed her to watch our mate attack

We should be able to trust Eros with our lives, not run from him.

“What do you think the dream means?” I asked.

“I don’t know.” Tiara started then went silent. “Do you really think Eros would try to harm us?”

I was not convinced that he would. I placed a hand over my stomach.

“He is our mate. Eros loves me, and Beast might be fiery tempered, but he would never try to harm you… to harm us.” I said firmly.

Tiara whimpered. “Beast is a powerful hybrid. Sometimes I sense a darkness he may not be able to control.”

“We are his mate.” I said again. “We should be able to help him.”

Tiara wasn’t relieved. She whimpered, her cars going flat.

“Have you forgotten?” Tiara said quickly. “The other world?”

I sighed again. I had hoped she wouldn’t refer to that. That period was a time I still couldn’t explain.

“It’s not real,” I said softly. More to convince myself than to convince Tiara.

“The dream looked very real to me.” Tiara responded.

I shivered.

“You should stop. You don’t have to worry. A dream is just what it is, a dream.” I said.

“The experience we had in the other world was more than a dream Eden. It was like we had gone to another place where we

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existed. We saw everyone there.”

“They are not the same people we know, they are just lookalikes, Doppelgangers.” I snapped.

“What was the possibility that we would see Ryker, who is our mate’s look–alike?” Tiara responded. “Did you ever think it would be possible? Because I didn’t.”

I groaned. I hated to admit that Tiara made sense, however, I had to stop her from making a conclusion just because she’s having a panic.

“But still-”

“We saw Eros kill us!” Tiara interrupted.

“That wasn’t Eros.” I snapped.

“It looked just like him. Exactly like him. And remember the moon goddess telling us that she made us go through that realm to test us for what was to come? What if that means our mate would betray us?”

“Tiara!” I already had enough.

“What? I need answers too. I don’t know what’s going on. I only know what the moon goddess chooses to tell me.” Tiara huffed.

“Then why not summon her? Ask her to tell you what all of these mean.” I said softly.

Tiara groaned and relaxed. “I can’t. She talks to me on her own will. It’s not something I can control.”

I nodded. Tiara then backed off. I imagined she wanted to sulk and beat herself for answers.

I placed a hand on my stomach and smiled. It was strange having a pup growing inside. I wondered what it would be, a girl? A boy?

Then I felt my stomach tighten in dread.

This place doesn’t feel safe for me and my child. I prayed desperately that I would be able to escape any danger.

A knock on the door drew me out of my thoughts, and I looked at the door.

“Yes?” I called out.

“Forgive me for the disturbance, but Lord Shevek had asked that we prepare you for the ceremony.”

I closed my eyes; a small groan escaped my lips.

“Come in,” I said and dropped my hands away from my stomach to the bed.

The door opened, and four ladies hurried in. One of them held a large dress box, another held a shoe box, while the third lady was held what I assumed were jewelry boxes and hair accessories.

They came forward, and the lady who didn’t hold anything came forward.

“My name is Lorraine. I am in charge of your preparations. Are you ready?”

I nodded and resigned myself to their care.

The next two hours felt like torture. My skin was scrubbed clean despite the fact that I already took a bath. After which I was thrown into a voluminous ball gown that was tightly cinched at the waist.

It was a better upgrade compared to the first dress I had tried at the shop days ago.

The make–up was fast and sleek, and my hair was done into some complicated–looking coiffure.

When I looked in the mirror, I gasped.

I could easily pass for a royal vampire at one glance. The makeup had given my skin a pale look like theirs, and the red lipstick on my lips shined like the signature blood red they loved so much.

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6:36 PM

My eyes popped, and my skin glowed. I looked–different.

“It’s time.” Lorraine said with a satisfied smile.

Despite the fact that I was impressed with the skills of the women, I didn’t give them the benefit of my satisfaction.

Left to me, I wouldn’t be getting dressed for an occasion I wasn’t interested in.

“Let’s go.” I said when I was sure I was ready to face everyone.

The women led me downstairs. There was a curtain that divided the main hall from the corridor. I stopped in front of it. And before I was admitted into the hall, I heard an announcement.

“Tonight, I am pleased to introduce someone special to the coven, Eden!” Lord Shevek said.

The curtain opened, and I squinted at the bright lights.