LOGAN'S POV The moment I opened my eyes, the blinding sun rays that filtered through the window made me hiss in discomfort. I looked around my room and the events of last night came flooding in. I had found my mate yesterday. An event that was supposed to mark a new turn in my life, but somehow, it marked what seemed to be the beginning of sorrow for me. I remembered running after my newly found mate, only to watch her run into the embrace of Sebastian. I heard her say he was the one she wanted, and I watched as they both kissed each other. I guess that was what broke me. Watching a woman I had waited for, all my life, kissing my stepbrother who despised me so much. I couldn't take it anymore, so I walked out of the garden in disappointment, and made my way to my chambers. It was suprising that I didn't shed a single tear, and I knew why. For the first time in my life, I felt a pain so great, that every other emotion in me was overcome. I wondered what it was gonna be. I k
AUDREY'S POV "You both can leave now." He said in such a stern manner, that made me simply keep quiet and obey his order. I stood up from my seat and made my way out of his study, and so did Logan. The moment he shut the door of his father's study behind us, he tried to hold my arm and start a conversation, but I clearly wasn't having any of it, quite aware of the shocking and exciting sparks his touch made me feel. "Audrey, please can we talk for a moment?" He pleaded. Goddess! He sounded so weak, and that was very disappointing. Why couldn't he be firm with his words? "Let go off me please!" I pulled my arm away from him and coincidentally, that was the moment a few royal guards walked past us. They had clearly seen how I embarrassed their Alpha prince, but I could care less. All I really wanted to do at the moment, was find Sebastian and let him know the current situation of things. I was half worried because getting married to Logan had been the very thing I was trying
LOGAN'S POV It had been a week since father insisted Audrey and I get married, and the woman has successfully avoided me like a plague. Whenever I went to her room, hoping to have a conversation about the recent happenings in our lives, she was either unavailable or deeply asleep. A deep sleep she was definitely 'conscious' of. Layla and Liam assured me that things would work out, if I put in more pressure. That was what I planned to do today. I had woken up very early to ensure that I was the first person she saw when she wakes up. Looking at myself in the large mirror by the side of my wardrobe, I adjusted a few wet strands of my hair, securely putting them in place behind my ear. I had black shoulder length hair, which always seemed to need rearrangement. Immediately I was done dressing up, I stepped out of my chambers and made my way to Audrey's. The entire hallway was empty, save for the few guards that were stationed at one point or the other. Clearly, everyone was still
AUDREY'S POV I sat still as Alara took her time styling my hair. For an occasion as such as that which would be taking place today, I was supposed to be happy. But that wasn't the case. That wasn't the case because I was getting married to my subject of my worst fear. For a moment, it made me think about Denver. Denver. When last did I think about him? Suddenly he had come to mind, and I figured I missed him terribly. I wondered if he was going to be here alongside my brother today. After the drama at the annual ball, my parents had been ordered by the king, to stay behind until after the wedding ceremony was done. My brother and some relatives were expected to show up today at the ceremony, and I was very expectant about seeing Denver. I knew he was gonna laugh in my face and remind me of how I was eating my own words, about not having a weak mate. "My lady, you look breathe taking." Alara said, cutting off my thoughts. She grinned widely, and I could see her reflection
AUDREY'S POV The king had really set out to make this wedding a huge one. I had always heard rumours about how he favoured Logan over Sebastian, and I was finally seeing it for what it was. We were presently at the wedding reception, and the entire hall was filled to the brim. Alphas and Lunas of every pack were present today. Since the reception began, I had been obligated to welcome and show our appreciation to the Alphas and other high ranking wolves, who had come from far and wide to grace us with their presence. I was already fast getting tired, when Layla came and pulled me away from her brother. I may not have liked her, but her singular act of good service towards me hadn't gone unappreciated. "I noticed you were already getting tired, so I thought to rescue you for a moment." She chuckled. "Thank you." I muttered. "You're welcome. Just sit here, while Alara gets you a flatter shoe or a pair of slippers to put on. Your legs must be aching too." How did she
LOGAN'S POV Alpha Ryan. He was here, and I found it hard to believe. His face was a hard one to miss, considering the times he had visited the palace when we were still younger. The cold aura around him was equally a hard one to miss. Cold, but powerful. The only hybrid to ever exist in the bloodline of Alphas. It was safe to say he was the strongest Alpha in our kingdom. "Come with me, let's give him a warm welcome." I felt a tap on my shoulder, and I turned to see it was my father. With a confused nod, I followed him. "Ahhhh! Ryan." My father walked up to him and gave his right shoulder a friendly slap. "Your majesty." Ryan gave a stiff nod, before looking at me. Thankfully, the initially quiet hall had continued with their business by then, so it didn't feel like all eyes were on us anymore. "What?" His question was directed at me. "You no longer know me?" He asked, almost sounding hurt, but his cold mannerisms helped conceal it. "That is something I truly fear." I
AUDREY'S POV I stirred in my sleep, consciousness seeping in little by little. When the sun rays became brighter, my eyes flung open. Staying in my position for a couple of minutes, I reflected on all that had happened the previous night. My eyes went to the couch, and I frowned a little when I didn't see him there. I hope.....? Quickly turning to the other side of the bed, I released a sigh when I saw he wasn't there. What I would never do, is lie to myself. After Logan had kissed me on the cheek yesterday, I slowly began to understand what the queen had said about the mate bond. Truly, the moon goddess had created such an insanely powerful bond to keep mates together. When I thought of how much my body had reacted to a simple peck from him, I decided to be on a safer side. Keeping him far away was my best option. I was grateful for one thing though, and that was the fact that I was naturally repulsed by the idea of how weak he was. That would definitely go a long way in h
LOGAN'S POV I opened my eyes and released a tired sigh. I just woke up from my sleep, but it didn't feel like I had rested at all. Instead, my whole body felt cramped and exhausted, and it was all thanks to this barely comfortable couch I had been sleeping on, for days now. Call me pathetic or weak for letting her treat me this way, but I would call it patience. I would call it endurance. I really wanted things to work out between us, and if sleeping on the couch would make her happy, I would do so. And no, I wasn't begging for love. I was simply trying to make things work out with the one person the moon goddess thought was best for me. I looked at the bed to see her fully awake, but unaware of my consciousness. She seemed to be lost in thoughts of her own. I stood up from the couch and tried to crack a stiff bone in my neck. While at it, she eventually noticed my presence. "Good morning." I managed a small smile, expecting her usual silent response, which she didn't fail