The Queen's Guard
Mom cleared her throat and said, “I have an idea.”
I frowned. “What are you talking about, Mom?”
“I’m talking about I have an idea.” She stood up and leaned on her desk, saying, “We will hold the Queen’s Guard Tournament.”
“I still don’t understand, mom.”
“I propose a tournament with several tests, games, balls, bullfights, interviews, dates and parades. I suggest we go wild with different activities that guarantee the election of the new alpha kings.”
“Okay… I’ll take the bait. Who will participate?”
“Anyone who is an alpha or some equivalent to that. We put their names inside the sky crate so that destiny can choose the 20 lucky ones who will compete for the love of the future sovereign. The three winners will be crowned the alpha kings of the south, east and west. Obviously, the north is occupied by Alonso.”
“And what will happen to Sokaris? He’s mine too, mom!”
“I wouldn’t worry about him, Maddie. In my dreams, I saw him putting on a great show.”
“What will happen if my other fated mates show up?”
“Destiny will take care of it, Maddie. Your mates will be selected. But to win, we must give our enemies a mirage of hope that makes them believe they can govern.”
“And in the end, they will be exposed to everyone, without us having to intervene,” Mom nodded, with a triumphant smile.
I sighed. “If this is our best option, then let’s use the ball that is already being planned as the tournament’s opening event.”
Mom nodded. Dad slapped his hands together and said, “Well… we have a tournament to plan and a lot of announcements to make. Let’s get started!”
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Reverse harem / 4 fated mates / Magic / Royal Lycan Family / Vampires
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Chapter: Chapter 17. Queen's Guard Tournament.Maddison Spencer-Bennett.For a second, I felt like I was dead. A sharp pain invaded my entire body, while a piercing sound overwhelmed my ears.I tried to get back up, with great difficulty, while I saw Alonso was trying to tell me something. I could see his lips moving, but I heard nothing. That completely disoriented me.As I opened and closed my eyes many times, hoping that my orientation would return, but to no avail. Since I couldn’t react, Alonso took me in his arms and carried me to another place.I looked around and everyone was running everywhere, while a large, dense curtain of dust and debris invaded us. What a few minutes ago was the inauguration of a new orphanage became a scene from a war movie.Suddenly, the sound came back.“Madison! Please little one, do you hear me?” Alonso shouted, totally desperate.I put a hand on his shoulder and in a whisper just said, “Yes, I hear you.”“Oh, thank you Goddess!” He smiled as he kissed my forehead.As I looked to my right again,
Last Updated: 2024-11-24
Chapter: Chapter 16. Attack.Maddison Spencer-Bennett.I frowned, confused. What the hell was she doing here? Who invited her? Why are Mom and Alonso in defensive mode? What is she planning now?As I am so clear that, if my Aunt Wilma is here, nothing good will come. I still have memories of when I was five years old, and she helped with my kidnapping.Although I don’t remember that she was the one who invaded the cabin I was in, I remember vividly that she came to my room to see me.I remember, as if it were yesterday, her words… “I will never allow you to be the queen, brat... You are nothing.”Therefore, I have never been happy that she exists, breathes or is simply alive.I crossed my arms and said, “Aunt Wilma…Who let you out of the hole you call home?”Her eyes widened, and she said, “Emma, is this how you raised this insolent brat? Without an iota of respect for their elders?”I smiled ironically. “Respect is earned, Wilma… Or don’t you remember what you told me when I was a little girl and Ezra kidnappe
Last Updated: 2024-11-19
Chapter: Chapter 15. Family matters.Maddison Spencer-Bennett.I stared at Alonso with wide eyes. I dried my hand and quickly took the phone from his hands.“Alice?”“Princess! I have tried to contact you, but to no avail. Have you seen your calendar?”I frowned and cursed myself for being careless. I sighed and said, “I haven’t seen it.”“You should come to my office as soon as possible. You know contraceptive injections are very effective, as long as they are given on time. It’s been three months since the last one.”“I totally understand, Alice. Because my first shift was last night and because of royal protocol, I cannot go out. Can you come to the palace? This is something that worries me a lot.”“No problem, princess. I’ll be there at noon.”“Thank you very much, Alice. See you at noon.” And without further ado, we both cut off communication.I looked up, and there was Alonso’s, waiting for some kind of explanation. I sighed and calmly said, “Can I finish showering?”He frowned and said, “I’ll wait outside.”I nodd
Last Updated: 2024-11-18
Chapter: Chapter 14. A warning.Maddison Spencer-Bennett.I held my breath... I opened my eyes wide and looked for the owner of that voice, which had multiple unexpected effects on me, but to no avail... He was not here.As I sighed in disappointment, believing it was an invention of my creative brain, I heard him say, “Do not look for me within those four walls, my goddess. Whenever you want to listen to me, blow in the cardinal point of the south and you will talk to me.”“How are you in my head? Is it a mental link?”“Hmm… in a way, yes, it is. Mental links only work within a small range of distance. The compass rose will allow you to count on any of us at any time you need it.”I frowned and said, “Us? What are you talking about?”As I heard him smile, he said, “I know I’m not the only one, my goddess. But it’s a price I’m willing to pay to have you with me again. I can share you, as long as I never separate from you again. I have waited for you for centuries, Suicune.”I sighed again. “Maddison.”“What do you m
Last Updated: 2024-11-12
Chapter: Chapter 13. Suicune.Maddison Spencer-Bennett.“Until we meet again, Suicune, goddess of the north wind. I told you I would find you again… mate.”Suicune? What the fuck was he talking about? Who was Suicune?As if they had heard my thoughts, a melodious feminine voice said, “I thought you were dead, Sokaris. What will it take to get rid of you? Damn Greek trash!”I opened my eyes wide as I understood that whoever said those words was none other than Selene.“Nice to see you too, Selene. You look old. Too much work?” He said, mocking the Moon Goddess.“Not as old as you, Sokaris. Have you been waiting for your soulmate for a long time? How sad that she doesn’t recognize you.” She said in a sarcastic tone, which was strange to hear coming from her.Usually, Selene was the demurest and composed of the three, but… I think she had a lot of history with this man.Soulmate? What the fuck was Selene talking about? What had they been doing without us knowing?“Kallie, do you have any idea what they’re talking abo
Last Updated: 2024-11-11
Chapter: Chapter 12. First shift.Maddison Spencer-Bennett. I woke up in an empty bed. I looked around, but my hot mate was not with me. And I must admit, I was a little disappointed. But there I saw the note. I picked it up and read it, making me smile with each line. I sighed and fell onto the bed, holding the note to my chest. “You are so horny, woman! Now, we will have to suffer in the night!” I frowned and said, “What are you talking about, Kallie?” “That you were so horny and angry at the same time, that you heard nothing I screamed! I told you that you won’t let yourself be marked until after the shift… But you never listen!” “I still don’t understand, Kallie.” She growled in frustration and stormed off to the far reaches of my mind, leaving me with unanswered questions. I put that conversation aside, so that it wouldn’t affect my excellent mood. It had been years since I felt so happy and complete. Knock, knock, knock. “Come in!” I shouted, still dreaming, awake with the unforgettable night that Alons
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Chapter: Epilogue.Isabella Di’Giotanno. Nine years later. We are gathered in the private gardens of the palace, enjoying a sunny day of picnic. When I saw the twins, Andrew and Edmond ran into the forest. “Eric, go and look for your children... it’s hard for me to move. Help me!” “But babe, you should stay seated. The doctor already told us that this trio would be born any minute.” “Do not remind me of that. For the goddess’s sake! Why did I let myself be convinced to have more children? But no, I never learn. Girl Twins, boy twins and now triplets.” Now I look at Alec and Eric in complete annoyance as I say, “I swear to both of you, I will cut off your balls in protest if you get me pregnant again!” Eric nods, smiling silently as I watch him run after the five-year-olds. Aryan laughs, too, as he rests his head on my lap. My little warrior, who is no longer one, just turned 14. He is a beautiful young man, with his blue eyes, bright and expectant, extremely helpful and tender. His first change
Last Updated: 2023-12-28
Chapter: Chapter 89. Birth.Isabella Di’Giotanno.Six months later…The last few months of our lives have been chaotic. Governing and being pregnant with twins is the hardest thing I have ever done. Aryan is so happy to become a big brother.Sophia and Adair will be in charge of managing the Gentle Dawn pack until Aryan is old enough to take charge.Although we have been able to enjoy our last moments of freedom, the pups already want to go out. Over the past few days, I’ve been having a lot of Braxton Hicks contractions.Scott comes to the royal pack every fortnight to check on me, but he has stayed longer now. Both Eric and Alec only trust him, and they have become more possessive than usual, scaring away any wolves that approach me.“Babe, let me help you. You know well that you can no longer do it alone.”I clench my jaw in annoyance because I can’t even tie my shoelaces. “This is absurd! I can’t even see the tips of my feet!”Eric laughs and I give him a reproachful look. I see how his smile freezes and he
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Chapter: Chapter 88. Ascension to the Supreme Royal Throne.Isabella Di’Giotanno.Once the wedding ceremony is over, I cannot hide the immense happiness I feel. I look at my hand and see my engagement ring and on it, the two wedding rings.We had a brief reception and then the guests moved to the central square of the royal pack to attend the ceremony of ascension to the supreme royal throne.Right now, we are in the palace changing our clothes and going over the words we should say.Eric growls in frustration, as he says, “This is absurd! How come I can’t be able to put on a tie?”Alec laughs and says, “Come here, let me help you.”I sit on the bed, cross my legs, bite my lip as I watch Alec tie his tie. I hang my head to the side, thinking how lucky I am that these two handsome men are completely mine.“Do you like what you see?”“What?” I say, totally lost in my hot thoughts.“Your face, babe, is telling us you want to devour us.”I smile and blush. Alec tells me, “And those rosy cheeks, is telling us it’s true.”I shrug, stand up and walk
Last Updated: 2023-12-27
Chapter: Chapter 87. Wedding day.Isabella Di’Giotanno.One month after…After the triad revived me, I discovered that I have new gifts. One of them is the ability to see a person’s past.Since my mates had taken the leader of their soldiers and the medical leader into custody, my mates entertained themselves by interrogating them. Oooh! What a beating they gave those two.Thanks to his statements and my new ability, we found out where the new facilities were, which were twenty minutes from the Gentle Down pack.We transferred many of the pregnant women to that pack and the others could decide what they wanted to do. As the rules say, the royal pack cannot accept werewolves as part of its people, because is the only pack for Lycans.Therefore, we moved all adult survivors to the packs of their choosing. Regarding the children, we built a special orphanage, of which I am the primary caretaker.We provide them with education and a home until they are ready to be received by a family who wants to adopt them. Aryan and I
Last Updated: 2023-12-26
Chapter: Chapter 86. One last wish.Isabella Di’Giotanno. Still hugging Alec, I refuse to get out of there. My tears fall incessantly as Aika howls uncontrollably in my head. I kiss his forehead and my sobs become more audible. The only thing that can be heard is my uncontrolled crying, as everything around me is completely silent. “My queen, allow us to take away King Alec.” Peter speaks to me, heartbroken like me. I feel footsteps behind me, and the smell tells me it’s the coven. I see movement out of the corner of my eye until I notice they have brought Eric to me and placed next to Alec. Seeing them there so vulnerable, I cry even harder because of the pain I feel in my chest. My soulmates are gone and there is no way to fix it. The damage is already done. My mates have died to save us all. Suddenly, I hear a male moan behind me. I turn around and see Francesco chained by his hands and feet, lying on the floor, trying to get to his knees. My sadness turns into anger, and with a scream I rush towards him. Sonya
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Chapter: Chapter 85. Death.Isabella Di'Giotanno.“We are being invaded by the northern border!” “Also, along the eastern border!”I feel like my heart is destroyed. We had already evacuated everyone to the security bunkers, and only the assigned warriors and we remained.“I must go with them!” Without waiting for a response, I ran as fast as I could while Aika forced the change. I feel how our paws come into contact with the earth and we ran at full speed to meet our mates. I’m going north to see Eric.When I arrived at the place, I saw how the rogues destroyed the entrance, and the fight was in front of us. I hide for a few minutes, behind the tree line. The coven arrives a little after me and Sonya tells me, “Here! Put this on.”She handed me a t-shirt and shorts, which I quickly put on. It’s easier to use my powers in human form than as a wolf.“Are you ready, my queen? Once we leave, there is no turning back.”I look at the decay in front of me and tell her, “There was no turning back from the minute Franc
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Chapter: Chapter 70. It was all a trap.Stephanie Toussaint.After the conversation with the judge in her office, we went out through the hallway. I watched as Matt continued walking towards the courtroom and Enzo stopped me by taking my hand. He said, “Babe, you need to go home.”I frowned and said, “But I don’t want to leave you alone, Enzo. Not after what happened in that office. You’ll have to face that horrible lawyer. He’s a real jerk.”Enzo gave me a tender smile as he said, “Don’t worry, babe. Now, the most important thing is you and the babies. We did all this to prevent you from being here. There’s no point in you staying and you know it.”I sighed deeply because I know Enzo is right, as he always is. I reluctantly agreed. He kissed my lips and walked into the courtroom behind Matt. I saw how the two most important men in my life walked away from me.I turned my head and saw that Taylor was waiting for me. I approached him and said, “Let me guess. Matt asked you to take me home.”“Both. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Toussa
Last Updated: 2024-06-24
Chapter: Chapter 69. The trial. Part 2Matthew Anderson.True to his word, Enzo arrived twenty minutes after I did. I waited in my car until my security team showed up at the scene. All this so I don’t have to deal with unpleasant pushes or hits. Journalists can become actual sons of bitches when they want to, all to get the news first.Once inside, I politely greeted Enzo and Steph. Every day I feel prouder of myself since I have learned to manage my jealousy and my possessiveness. In these moments, I know Enzo cares for her and loves her just like I do, and she, although she doesn’t recognize it, I know she loves us both. God! I didn’t think I’d be able to share, but being close to Steph, I’ll take any piece she wants to give me.The three of us headed to Judge Barrett’s office, who was waiting for us. The prosecutor knocks on the door and quickly welcomes us. We were instructed that only he and Steph could talk. Marie sent her a certificate saying that she cannot subject herself to high levels of stress, since her pregn
Last Updated: 2024-05-06
Chapter: Chapter 68. The trial. Part 1Matthew Anderson.Two weeks have passed since the altercation with Antonella in my office. Since that day, I haven’t seen her anywhere. Not even at her precious social events that she loves to attend so much. They say that she has been confined to her mansion in the company of her family, preparing for the trial.My uncle Tom has been the first victim of this entire battle. He separated from his husband. Apparently, Raul made him choose between his family and us. My uncle, like any good Anderson, hates ultimatums and threats and, leaving no room for discussion, he took his belongings and left.I honestly hate all of this. Tom is a great man who deserves all the happiness in the world. I feel terrible that his husband made him choose. Stephanie tried to talk about it, but Tom immediately cut her off. He says he doesn’t feel like talking about it. He has stayed at my house ever since.The prosecution has called me to be a witness. They wanted to call Steph too, but I flatly refused. The
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Chapter: Chapter 67. I'm losing her.Vicenzo Toussaint.With each passing day, I feel like Steph is moving further away from me. Maybe it’s just an assumption on my part, but there’s nothing that can take away the feeling that I’m losing her. She is extremely volatile, everything I say to her makes her angry and I honestly don’t know how to get to her. I don’t know how to approach her without her trying to rip my head off.It’s like Stephanie has put up an enormous wall separating her from me. I have always characterized myself as a self-confident man, however, this woman is my downfall. Since I met her, life has become a constant movement, always changing. I must be attentive all the time because I know that at any moment someone can take her away from me.Stephanie is one in a million. There is no quality about her I don’t love, even those that drive me crazy. I wouldn’t change any part of her. I love her just the way she is. Together with the girls, they have become my entire world. I would sacrifice my life to protec
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Chapter: Chapter 66. Wild dreams.Stephanie Toussaint.After hanging out with Matt during the afternoon, I returned home. Enzo was waiting for me, angry, in the office. Not wanting to argue with him again, I decided to take a nap, therefore; I headed without delay to the comfort of my room.Today it was Matt’s turn to pick up the kids, and we agreed he would return the girls at dinner time. That gave me exactly almost two hours to sleep and try to bury the dramas of my life, if only for a moment.I lay down on the bed and almost immediately, sleep came to me. It was like I was walking through the incredible vineyards of Italy. Everything around me was green, while the evening sun sheltered my bare shoulders. The view was simply extraordinary.Majestic mountains rose before me, while in the distance, an old house housed the laughter of children playing in the surroundings. A whisper in my ear brought me out of my shocked state. “I love you, dear.”I turned my face, and Matt was there. His black hair was disheveled by t
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Chapter: Chapter 65. True colors.Stephanie Toussaint.When I felt Matt’s fingers on my chin, it sent a shiver down my spine. Feeling his perfume with wood tones, and seeing his incredible blue eyes staring at me, for a moment, I lost myself. I don’t know if it’s the pregnancy hormones or if it was really me, but at that moment, I wanted him.I wanted so much for him to kiss me, to take me in his arms, sit me on his desk and make love to me like he did years ago. Oh, how I wanted to feel his cock inside my pussy again! How I needed to see him leave marks on my skin, eyewitnesses that I belong to him!But what the fuck is wrong with me? Since when have I become unfaithful? This has to stop, Steph! Nothing good will come of all this. You are a MARRIED woman! You can’t go around hurting those around you. I can’t do to Enzo what Matt did to me.And there it was. The intrinsic reminder of what happened the day before my failed marriage. An infidelity so painful that, even though years have passed, it feels just as fresh. I
Last Updated: 2024-03-03
Chapter: Epilogue.Warren Foster.One year later…The time I’ve been away from Emma has been so hard. Every night I have felt her pain. My chest tightened, feeling the damaged bond.Every night I have felt absolutely helpless.It was so difficult knowing that your mate needed you and not being able to be with her. Every once in a while, Emma would force the mate’s bond to reach me...I gave in for a few moments to make her feel that I was okay. But I always ended up closing it completely.There has not been a day or night that I have not missed everything about her. I get the impression we fought a lot, since Emma is just as stubborn.But I knew me… I was too stubborn to give in. I knew deep down that if I couldn’t remember how I was able to accept them, then everything we had been through would have been in vain.No... I had to remember... I was hopeless about achieving it.In recent months, I have not only dedicated myself to tracking down traitors. I have also undergone every type of known therapy or
Last Updated: 2024-10-16
Chapter: Chapter 101. Life goes on.Third point of view.5 months later.After Warren and Emma’s heartbreaking separation, their lives went their separate ways.Warren went north and took his sister Wilma, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the act of treason towards the heir to the throne.Every so often, he contacted Peter to see how Emma was doing. During this time, Warren dedicated himself to tracking and hunting down all traitors to the crown. Elder Sullivan was the first to fall.Due to all the events that occurred, the political map of their worlds changed drastically.It was agreed that there would be a queen who would decide in all areas, accompanied by the council of elders, and would always have 4 mates, which could be fated or chosen. Each of them would be in charge of a cardinal point: north, south, east, and west.Each pack that was at these points must report to their Alpha King.The royal pack changed and was in the center of the map. Its inhabitants were only Lycans originally belonging to both
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Chapter: Chapter 100. Letting him go.Emma Spencer.After Warren talked with Damon for over three hours, I left him in his room to rest. Then I went to the intensive care wing and sat in the waiting room to get some news about my father’s health.There were Parker and William.They both saw me coming and sat next to me. Silently, they traced circles on my hands, accompanied by a soft purr, allowing me to remain calm.I hadn’t seen my father since Harry had caught me, so I did not know what his true injuries were.They both respected that I didn’t feel like talking, so they stayed with me in silence, while I was immersed in my thoughts... alone.When I asked the beta why it took so long, he said he told him everything we had been through together.Yes. We’ve been through a lot.What I still don’t understand is why the goddesses have abandoned me... During all the recent events, none of them have shown their face. What the fuck have they been doing up there? Did they know everything that would happen and they felt sorry for
Last Updated: 2024-10-12
Chapter: Chapter 99. Memory loss.Warren Foster.I opened my eyes, after having been unconscious for I don’t know how long. It was difficult for me to do it, because of the light in the room.I frowned as I looked at the gorgeous face of the woman who was in front of me, examining me. She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.And without waiting, I asked her, “Who are you? Do I know you?”Honestly, I remembered nothing. I didn’t even know my name. I saw that, on the other side, there was a man who shouted, “Doctor!”Who were all these people? I asked myself.“Well, I don’t know who they are, but I remember you are Warren Foster.” A voice spoke inside my head.I frowned. “Who are you?” I told the voice.“Damn! Don’t you remember me either? Let’s see if this refreshes your memory...”And like a fast movie, the voice showed me many images of my life.I felt as if all these experiences were overwhelming me, because of the intensity or the emotional charge behind them.All those images became memories... but in no
Last Updated: 2024-10-08
Chapter: Chapter 98. Don't leave me!Emma Spencer.I could not control my tears. Martha was lifeless in my arms.I put my hands on her neck and invoked all my power. I felt how its warmth enveloped me and came out through my hands, like soft waves.I watched as, with each pulse, the torn flesh came together. This, until I looked at my mate.Seeing Warren collapse in front of me made my blood run cold. I think his face will be with me forever, as I notice Ezra wounded him with the same dagger that was supposed to take the beta’s life.“I’m sorry, woman.” He said. Making my heart stop.I shouted his name as I set Martha down on the ground, lying down. The only thing that was on my mind was to get to him.His eyes were closed, with his hands placed on his stomach. The dagger that Ezra wounded him with was doused with the three liquids that Peter kept in his office.“Warren! Damn it!” Peter cursed, as he put Wilma down and helped me with Warren.“His wound won’t heal, Peter!”“It is the effect of poisons. We have to take him
Last Updated: 2024-10-07
Chapter: Chapter 97. The last betrayal. Part 2.Emma Spencer.With his face pale and completely taken aback by the situation we were in, Warren whispered to Peter, “It’s Wilma!”I frowned and said, “Wait, your sister Wilma?”He nodded silently, while Peter gestured with his index finger at us to shut up.“Come here! Baby… Let me feel you! Hum… What a nice piece of ass you have!” Ezra told her while we listened behind the door as he slapped her butt.Honestly, none of the three of us understood anything. Wilma was supposed to hate Ezra and want to make him pay, but here she was just seconds away from being rammed by him?“Ah – ah – ah… move your claws away, Ezra. You and I have unfinished business, and if you want to fuck me again, I suggest you sit down and keep your cock in your pants.”Now the three of us frown. I opened the mental link and said, “Do any of you understand anything? Because frankly, I understand nothing.”Peter said, “Let’s hear what they’re talking about. We can’t do anything until we have verbal confirmation tha
Last Updated: 2024-09-29
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