Chapter 20 - Would Things Have Been Different

Granny continued her narration.

A witch had been in labour and she had brought her to her cottage to help her birth her child, but her touch had killed the baby seconds after she had been born.

So, the witch had left.

That child was Nadia.

After the witch had gone though, the child woke up, b...

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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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