Kane’s POV "You really have no shame, do you Kane? It’s bad enough that you insult my sister’s memory by bringing one of your little whores to our land, but at least treat your whore like what she is... a filthy western slut." Alexander snarled. My vision turned red and I lunged forward, grabbing Alexander’s neck in my hand. My claws elongated and dug into his neck, drawing blood as I sneered at him. “Watch your fucking tongue before I cut it off for you.” Alexander glared at me. “You will dare hurt me because of that fucking slut?” My wolf Valkar roared at his insolence. “Oh, I will do more than hurt you, Alexander.” I growl. “It seems you underestimate how much you actually mean to me. Call her a slut again, and I’ll prove to you that you are nowhere as important to me as she is.” I snap before releasing him and shoving him back into his seat. Valkar was itching to attack him again but I forced him to calm down. Alex rubbed the wounds on his neck and glared at
Kane’s POV As soon as I stepped foot into Lord Gregory’s estate, I was immediately hit by memories of Mona. Every corner reminded me of her smiling, laughing. Her long, red hair blowing in the wind as she challenged me to chase and catch her if I could.I might have gotten over my love for her, but she had been my best friend and was still a big part of my childhood. This was why I avoided coming here as much as I could; it brought back so many of the bittersweet memories I had been trying to bury for the last few years.A butler led me to the dining room to wait for Lord Gregory, but I didn't have to wait long before Lord Gregory stepped into the room with a warm smile on his face."Kane," he said with outstretched arms. I immediately got on my feet and moved to hug him. Avoiding memories of Mona had meant avoiding him too, and I had missed him so much.He looked very good for his age; he was fit and strong, with only the gray hair at the edge of his temple to show that he was
Avery’s POV It was an eventful morning. First, we went over the plans on how to steal the book from Lord Gregory's archive. Then Kane heavily emphasized how important and dangerous the mission was until we understood that death was the eventual consequence of being caught stealing a magical artifact from lord Gregory.After that, Kane left for the estate, and I tried to remind myself not to worry too much about the fact that the man I cared for was going to revisit his old memories of his ex.Funny enough, I didn’t get any chance to dwell on my insecurities because we were soon hit with an alarming news that revealed that Grayson's hometown had been attacked by unidentified intruders. We all believed Dorian was behind this, so Grayson immediately left to help out, and Marie insisted that she follow him. That made me realize that she must have told him about her fears and they had found a common ground so they were now in a good place again. I was happy for her.But I was feel
Avery’s POV I couldn't believe he said it; he said he loved me. Tears filled my eyes as I felt his words echoe in my soul. Did this mean that our relationship was for real, and he wasn't going to do to me what he did to Victoria? Should I say I love him back? No, I couldn't do that right now, because if I did, then it meant that I had totally lost my heart to him. And I wouldn't be able to endure the consequences if this went sideways. But then, why hasn't he marked me yet? If he loves me like he claims he does, why hasn't he claimed me as his own? It felt like I wasn't going to get any rest without answering these questions, but I forced myself to close my eyes and melt into his arms. Soon morning came, and he made love to me again. It seemed that he really couldn't get enough of me. But it was fine because I couldn't get enough of him either. Later, we decided to head down for breakfast in the lounge, and when we got there, I couldn't help but recall all the thin
Avery’s POV The next morning, we began to prepare for our journey to the estate. I’m usually a confident person, but I was feeling a little anxious about the trip. Because, I was supposed to meet Kane's most beloved and only family, who I was really hoping would like and approve of me. Then, secondly, I was supposed to steal a precious book from this same family while hoping that they would not find out and kill me. So, yea, I was more than a little anxious. Everyone knew that Kane thought very highly of Lord Gregory's family. The old lord was still a precious father figure to Kane so I really wanted to impress him, or at least, not make him hate me. Plus I was also nervous to meet the rest of the family members I hadn’t seen before. That was lord Gregory himself and his eldest son, Max who was Victoria’s husband. I hadn’t heard a lot about Max except that he was a nice guy and he did not like politics, but Lord Gregory sounded intimidating. Zander and Greyson all told me tha
Avery’s POV Shit! Shit! Shit! This was not how I’m supposed to die! Imagine being found dead, because you were trying to steal from the family of the man you said you loved. What would people say? How would Kane begin to explain it? It would be the proof Alexander would need to show that I was truly a western spy and I doubt that Kane would be able to stop the whole north from seeking revenge. Alexander would finally get permission to kill everyone in the spring pack. Even Brianne and Marie would not be spared. And knowing how Royal politics works, Kane would probably be forced to give his throne to Alexander as his punishment for bringing in a western spy to steal from them. Hot panic began to flood my veins, but I suddenly remembered that Lucian said if this were to happen, I should apply more of Mona's blood to the glass and try again. That sounded like a hopeless wish for good luck, but what other options did I have here? None! so I immediately pulled out the vial
Avery’s POV Alexander got frustrated and shoved me into one of the cage like- cells, stepped outside, and locked the cage. Just then, I heard a sudden loud commotion outside, and the door burst open with one of the soldiers forcefully dragging a furious Brianne. The soldier got pissed at Brianne’s defiance and smacked her in the face. I gasped, but before the air left my lungs, Brianne raised her fist and punched him straight in the nose, allowing a satisfying crack to fill the air. The soldier fell on the floor, groaning in pain, while Brianne just flipped her hair and willingly walked into the cage and stood beside me as a shocked Alex locked the cage.Alex continued to glare at me through the bars of the cage. "This is where you belong, you filthy traitor. Western trash like you is meant to be in prison with rats and cockroaches."I looked at him straight in the eye and smirked, showing him that his words could not hurt me. Just then, a warrior burst into the room, ran
Avery’s POV The goddess had answered my prayers. When we got to my room, we found Lucian standing there with his sword drawn. He had refused to let the warriors search my room, stating that it would be treason for the common guards to search through the King’s private things. The guards realized he was saying the truth, so they scampered away in fear. I sighed in relief, thankful of Lucian’s presence with us. Kane ushered me into the room and drew a hot bath for me. In 5 minutes, I was sitting on the edge of the bathtub, still trying to process everything that had happened in the last 12 hours when Kane walked in. His face was a picture of worry and guilt. Without saying a word, he took off his clothes, stepped into the bath and started running a warm cloth over my skin, washing away the grime and tension from the rough day we had. His touch was soft, almost worshipful, and I could see the guilt in his eyes as he worked. "I'm really sorry I wasn't there," he mur
Author’s note: Hii, thank you so much for reading so far, I’ll really love to continue this book and extend it, but that’ll only happen if you leave a comment asking me to extend it. Avery’s POV “What happens if they do?” I asked, but my voice was barely above a whisper. Kane hesitated for a moment before answering, “Dethronement.” And in that moment, I could see that his eyes were filled with a look of utter dread and resignation. The word hung in the air between us, heavy and ominous. If he was found guilty, Kane would lose everything—his title, his people, his entire life. My chest tightened with fear at the thought. I couldn’t let that happen to him “No,” I said firmly, shaking my head. “That’s not going to happen. We’ll fight this, Kane and we'll win. We'll find which ever asshole is behind this, and we'll end THEM. Trust me on this Kane." I begged. He looked at me, his dark eyes searching mine for reassurance. “I love my people yes, but I don't care about losi
Author’s note: Hii, thank you so much for reading so far, I’ll really love to continue this book and extend it, but that’ll only happen if you leave a comment asking me to extend it. Avery’s POV “What happens if they do?” I asked, but my voice was barely above a whisper. Kane hesitated for a moment before answering, “Dethronement.” and in that moment, I could see that his eyes were filled with a look of utter dread and resignation. The word hung in the air between us, heavy and ominous. If he was found guilty, Kane would lose everything—his title, his people, his entire life. My chest tightened with fear at the thought. I couldn’t let that happen to him “No,” I said firmly, shaking my head. “That’s not going to happen. We’ll fight this, Kane and we'll win. We'll find which ever asshole is behind this, and we'll end THEM. Trust me on this Kane." I begged. He looked at me, his dark eyes searching mine for reassurance. “I love my people yes, but I don't care about losin
Avery’s POV He stepped back to admire his handiwork, his eyes raking over me with a predatory hunger that made my breath hitch. I pulled experimentally at the restraints, but they held firm. I was at his mercy now, and the realization sent a wave of heat straight to my core. “Comfortable?” he asked, his tone mocking as he moved back toward the bed. I gave him a defiant look. “You’re enjoying this too much.” “And you’re enjoying pretending you’re not,” he shot back, climbing onto the bed and positioning himself above me. His hands roamed over my body, lingering on the places he knew drove me crazy, teasing me with just the right amount of pressure to make me squirm. “Maybe I am,” I admitted, my voice breathy as I felt his hands slide lower. “But that doesn’t mean I’m going to make it easy for you.” Kane’s eyes darkened with desire as he leaned in closer, his lips brushing against mine. “Oh, I don’t want easy. I want to see you break my Nuri.” His words sent a delici
Avery’s POV I woke up to Kane’s soft kisses brushing over my skin, gentle and warm, sending shivers down my spine. His lips moved slowly, from my shoulder to my neck, trailing up to my jawline, each kiss making my heart race. A smile crept onto my face before I even opened my eyes, the sensation filling me with a giddy excitement, like we had just discovered our love for the first time.“Kane…” I murmured sleepily, turning to face him. The sight of him, his dark eyes filled with warmth and affection, made me catch my breath. My twin flame. The other half of my soul. It was still hard to believe that the goddess had united us in this way, that our bond went so much deeper than I had ever imagined.“Morning, love,” he whispered, his voice low and husky. “I couldn’t help myself. You were just too tempting.”I laughed softly, brushing my fingers through his hair. “You’re the tempting one.”His gaze grew more intense, and for a moment, I was lost in it, in him. I could feel the connectio
Kane’s POVAs I stood in the grand hall, watching Avery make her entrance, I couldn’t help but feel immense pride. She was breathtaking, draped in an elegant gown that shimmered under the lights. Her presence commanded the attention of everyone in the room, and I knew that choosing her as my queen was the best decision I’d ever made.When I announced our engagement, the pride I felt was overwhelming. Most of the pack had reacted with awe and admiration for her. Though I noticed a few disapproving glances, they were drowned out by the applause and the stream of congratulations. My chest swelled with satisfaction. Avery wasn’t just my choice; she was proving herself to be the people’s choice as well.And why wouldn’t they see her value? She was intelligent, compassionate, and stronger than most could imagine. She’d already done so much for the northern lands. From the moment she stepped up to help with the blight, the people saw her not just as their future Luna but as a beacon of ho
Dorian’s POV I rolled my eyes as I glanced out the window. Outside, a group of women were gathered in the garden, chattering away, fluttering around my estate as if they were the mistresses of the house. They were dressed in their finest, giggling and casting glances toward my home, hoping I'd notice them. I didn’t.I ignored their attempts to get my attention because they were nothing more than pawns. The only reason I kept them around was because their families were powerful. Greedy nobles, all of them, hungry for status and favor. If I let them believe that, when I became king, I might marry one of their daughters, then they’d remain loyal. And I needed their loyalty, even if it was built on lies.But that wasn’t going to happen. Marriage? To one of them? No. I only wanted one woman. The woman who had consumed my every thought, every breath, since the day I laid eyes on her.Avery.She was the reason I was willing to start this war. Yes, there were other reasons. Things I h
Avery’s POV Katherine smiled knowingly. “Don’t you know yet? You’re pregnant.” She revealed.Brianne gasped and her hand flew to her mouth. “What? How do you know?”Yea I thought, because I and Marie were itching to know too.Katherine chuckled softly. “As a Luna, I have helped dozens of women give birth, dear. I know the signs. I’m surprised you haven’t noticed it yourself.”Brianne looked at us, panic and disbelief in her eyes. “I… I need to take a test. I need to be sure.” I nodded immediately “Let’s do it now,” Marie suggested, her voice calm but excited. “We’ll all wait with you.”We followed Brianne to her room, where she shakily took the test. The minutes seemed to drag on forever as we waited. Finally, Marie checked the result and broke into a huge grin.“Brianne… you’re pregnant!”The room erupted in laughter, tears, and congratulations. Brianne burst into tears, she clearly felt both joy and fear in that moment.“I always wanted children,” she sobbed. “But Ron… h
. Avery’s POV “What…what happened?” Brianne’s voice trembled with shock, and I could only shake my head. I didn’t have an answer. But one thing was clear—I had done that. Somehow, I had cured that small patch of land from the Blight, just like Kane always said i would. “We need to get back to Kane,” I said, my voice steadier than I felt. “He needs to know about this.” The ride back to the castle was a blur. My mind raced with possibilities. If I could heal the land, if my power could dispel the blight, then maybe…maybe we really actually have a chance. Maybe this wasn’t the end. When we arrived, I rushed to Kane’s office, my heart pounding in my chest. Lucian was with him, and as soon as I explained what had happened, they both looked at me with a mixture of shock and hope. “Holy shit! You’re truly ARE the cure,” Lucian said, his voice filled with awe. “You really are the key to stopping this.” He said it like he was only finally believing it after all this time, I cou
Avery’s POV He sighed heavily, rubbing his temples before meeting my gaze. “It’s the annual Northern Harvest Festival. With the blight wreaking havoc, we’re facing a dire situation. The crops and animals are suffering. It’s going to be impossible to hold the festival this year. People are too hungry and exhausted to celebrate.”I nodded, recalling from the books his mother forced on me how crucial these festivals were. They weren’t just about celebration—they were a beacon of hope, a chance for the people to come together and see that their leaders cared. Without it, morale could sink, and faith in Kane’s leadership might wane.“I understand why you’re worried,” I said softly. “Festivals like this are more than just traditions. They’re vital for keeping the people’s spirits up. If we skip it, it might send the wrong message—that we’re not doing enough to help them.”Kane looked at me with gratitude for understanding where he was coming from. But then he became frustrated. “I know