Chapter 97 - At The End Of A Tunnel

“Maybe things would have turned out differently, maybe Eli would still be alive, maybe our child would be alive—”

“Eli made a sacrifice,” he held her head between his palms, commanding her attention, “knowing fully well what it would entail. He laid down his life for yours. He wanted you to live.”

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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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