All my life, I have never been touched by a man. I’ve remained clean and chaste” – Ava Goodchild

Every 200 years, a virgin is sacrificed to a powerful beast, for breeding. In the previous years passed, no offspring has been produced. It is known that only the mate to the beast can give him a pup. The community always selects the outcast virgin, from intricate fear of the beast. 

I am Ava Goodchild, one of the selected virgins.

A baby for the beast

　　“My aim was to bring peace, wanted to avoid the foretold war. In the bargain for amity, everything seems to be falling apart.” –?Ava King {The Khalayan in disguise


　　“W-what?!” I yelled, running to the chest which was tucked safely at the room’s corner.


　　It was surprisingly opened, almost like the lock had been picked.


　　Why didn’t I even see her do this?


　　Caspian yelled, at the hesitating guard.


　　At his words, I sat slowly on the bed in total shock.


　　“Gone, milord.” he answered. “His lifeless body was thrown at the shore of the sea. The dwellers made it clear that he didn’t belong with them to be buried inside—”


　　“We have to figure out a way to get Piper.” I pressed my lips firmly saying, determinedly.


　　“B-but my Queen, the villagers are dying—”


　　I yelled angrily, with streaks of tears occupying my eyes.


CHAPTER 58 - A Kingdom's Fear