Chapter One

I was born to an Alpha king in a world of wars and no harmonies. I was the first born, I was treated as the most priced possession of my father.

He loved me like no other. He taught me all that he could and he was the only other person who loved me as a normal person.

The war between the three known species, the werewolves, the vampires and the humans have been active ever since I can remember.

We were all so far apart and for the longest have been battling to win the dominance. Though it may seem like the humans would not stand a chance against the two most powerful group of beings but humans may not have the extraordinary power, they had wit to outdo all the tactics played against them.

Many have been sacrificed in the war, the blood still stains the ground of all nations. Many had died, had lost their families, been exiled for having a change of heart, killed on the spot. In conclusion, the war had not served anyone right, all parties had suffered damages.

As the world evolved and the kings changed, the war just became something that the cause was lost of. No one knew why they were fighting, no one knew the history of the massacre, everyone just followed what was set for generations to follow.

Now the nations wanted to settle things down, having evolved so much to the point where the result was clear and the cause was no more valid.

My father had recieved an invitation from the Vampire King. The hate between the werewolves and vampires was in blood, it was not as deep for the humans from both sides as there had been humans who married into both the nations willingly for love.

My mother was a human too, She and my father fell in love with each other, she was my father's mate and he loved her more than anything until I and my brother were born. I was a human, I was not born as a half werewolf, I was a normal girl. My brother on the other hand was a werewolf.

My father loved us both very much. My mother died when we were still little kids, My father took that role and made it his. He was everything to us. I loved my father and brother so much so that I could do anything for them.

My father returned home in the evening, and asked to see me. I hurried to him. When I reached his studies, the room was dimly lit. His studies was a big place where you could get lost in all the books it held. I loved spending time here. The room smelled of old oak wood and ginger tea, my father's favorite, everytime I entered.

Today, It was not as it usually was. My father sat in his chair with a long face, I could read something was the matter but I knew that no matter how severe it was, my father was a great ruler who could turn any situation in his favor.

He gestured me to sit in the chair in front of the desk. I took slow steps and sat down.

He spoke, "Sweetheart,You know I was invited by King Arnol. Well he has offered a truce."

It was a good news, wasn't it?, but then why did all this seem sad. The next sentence wrapped the answer to my question in it.

"And... he wants to marry you so that the war can end."

My head almost stopped working and I couldn't process these words that had left my father's mouth.

I didn't understand why the vampire king would want to marry someone who was from his enemy land, someone he could not stand the sight or even smell of but me being a human wasn't a secret, it was a truth known to all because my mother and father had fought against all odds to be with each other though it was unfortunate that my mother died so early.

I could see the worry on my father's face but I had lost my ability to speak. There was a whirlpool in my mind with mixed emotions and all my lost senses.

"But..... Father, he cannot marry me. I... cannot marry him. He is a vampire, I am a human all I would be to him is his foodbank. The marriage will not work..... and... and... you know ... you know about John, I cannot marry anyone but John." I tried to keep calm but I failed so miserably when it came to him, John, the person I loved.

He was the human prince and maybe it was that commonality of being human that made us perfect for one another. There were many other things that indicated that we were perfect for one another. He had a diverse knowledge of the world and he never disrespected my opinions of the world. He wanted the world to be peaceful place and I wanted to be there for him to make it possible.

He was as bright as the sun and he carried that ignited soul in his body that would make him a great leader. I knew the moment I got to know him that if there was someone who could restore this world then it had to be John.

"Princess Loora, I too am against this but this is the only way to make peace with the other side of our world. You as a princess have the responsibility but as my daughter I cannot force you to do anything." He spoke.

He only called me Princess when it was the grave matter for the nation. To address me by my title meant that I had a responsibility towards my nation and as a royalty it was my duty to do anything in my power to save the people of my nation.

As a princess my answer was clear but as Loora, the woman who loved John and vowed to love him and him alone, my head was filled with fog with no direction to be seen.

I knew I would not say no to this because this was the only time I might get a chance to serve my people and show my love and care for the nation. It was the only chance I would get to make my father proud to have a daughter like me.

"Father" I started, "I will marry King Arnol. But before that I must tell John of this. I will not and cannot let him be unaware of this. I want to end things with him on good terms, if we cannot be lovers, we shall live as good friends."

He seemed shocked and I could see the worry of the father radiating from him but as a King his duty lied towards his people and no one but his people. I knew my father loved me so very much and thus he granted me free will of accepting or refusing the offer but I was raised under his care and the love for the nation was mutual in both of us.

"Daughter, I respect your decision and you shall meet him for this. I also think that he should not be kept in the dark. But I do not think that He is unaware for he was present at the palace when king Arnol presented this offer to me." He finished.

I was shocked to hear this. Why did the Vampire king ask for both the kingdom's leaders, He must be planning something. He was said to be cruel and like his name, Arnol Coldhearted, he was a coldhearted being. Some said he showed no mercy even to his people and killed as if life never was worth a single thought.

In my whole life I had encountered vampire only once and that experience was not pleasant but the opposite of it, it was horrifying. I hated vampires but the fact that there had been great vampires in history made me believe that if there is bad than there is good too and I shall not waste my time worrying about bad but how to nurture good.

The letter of my approval of this offer will be sent shortly, the marriage preparation will begin shortly and I will be lost forever in the dark the moment I leave this place of deep comfort, love and familiarity.