Killian's POVI let out an exasperated sigh as I heard one of the guards report, "Your Highness, the rogue is requesting entrance to your bedroom." That troublesome rogue. She can't even give me a moment of peace. It's only been a day since she arrived here, yet she's already causing so much trouble.Well, perhaps not trouble for everyone, but definitely trouble for me. If only I could find a way to eliminate her and claim her powers for myself. If that were possible, I would have done it without hesitation.With a growl, I rose from my seat, feeling a wave of dizziness wash over me. My vision spun, and I nearly stumbled to the floor, but thankfully, I managed to steady myself by clutching the arm of the chair."Are you alright, Your Highness? Should I fetch the healer?" the guard asked, concern etched on his face as he hovered nearby, ensuring my stability.I waved my hand dismissively. "No, there's no need. I simply had a bit too much to drink."The guard acknowledged my presence wi
Yifa's POVWith a bright smile on my face, I strolled back to the palace grounds. It's truly challenging to feel down when I've just formed a genuine friendship amidst the difficult circumstances we encountered. It's a powerful reminder that people have the capacity to change if shown kindness. However, this experience has also enlightened me about the dark side of humanity—how people can commit heinous acts driven by a thirst for power.The misuse of power became evident to me as well, as those in positions of authority often exploit their influence to control and manipulate others, coercing them into unwanted actions. Gazing up at the darkening sky, a sigh escaped my lips. I firmly believe that people who possess an inherent kindness should be the ones entrusted with power."Hey, rogue!" A voice called out, attempting to draw my attention. Though I was aware they were referring to me, I no longer identified myself as a rogue and chose not to turn back.This marks the beginning of my
Yifa's POVExhaustion consumed me, leaving me yearning for a peaceful night's sleep, uninterrupted by the unexpected events of my first day here. Alas, fate had other plans in store for me. As I approached the King's bedroom, eager to find solace, I discovered that Killian was conspicuously absent. Sighing with impatience, I decided to trace his scent, which led me straight to his office.Just as I was about to knock on the door, my intentions were thwarted by an intrusive guard. Hoping for a change of pace, I silently pleaded for this guard to possess some modicum of kindness. The encounters with unpleasant people today had taken its toll on me, and I longed for a moment of respite."What is your purpose here?" the guard inquired, his curiosity piqued."I seek the presence of the King," I replied wearily, my fatigue evident in my voice.Though my tone may have seemed abrupt and impolite, the truth was that my weary body craved rest, leaving me little room for pleasantries."Why do yo
Killian's POV Sleep. Sleep. Sleep. I continued to echo these words within my mind, yearning for the solace of sleep. Yet, my efforts were in vain. Just moments ago, I was consumed by the haze of alcohol, but now, as I lay here, slumber eludes me. A frustrating predicament indeed. Perhaps the intensity of my day has left my body unwilling to surrender to the embrace of sleep. I pondered employing the age-old technique of counting sheep in my mind. One... two... three... two hundred and four. Alas, it proved fruitless. Instead of inducing drowsiness, a strange sensation washed over me, almost as if I were on the verge of laughter rather than surrendering to sleep. The sheep themselves appeared comical to my inner wolf, who viewed them not as a source of relaxation but rather as potential prey. My eyes fluttered open in defeat as my attempted sleep aid failed to deliver. There was an undeniable unease that settled within me, an inexplicable void that plagued my being. This sensation w
Yifa's POVA sinister chuckle reverberated through my dreams, chilling me to the core. But this laughter didn't come from just anyone—it came from the very person who was supposed to cherish and love me, Killian."Do you honestly believe I could ever love you?" he taunted, his chuckles cutting through the air, mocking my vulnerability. The tears streamed down my face, my heart aching with each sob."Please," I whispered, my voice barely audible. I didn't even know what I was pleading for anymore. I simply yearned for something, anything, to alleviate the pain and despair I felt in that moment. The darkness swallowed me, and the only person visible was Killian , his eyes fixed upon me with contempt, treating me as though I were nothing more than a speck of dirt on his shoe."I will never love you," he spat, his words dripping with menace. The cruel reality of his rejection pierced through me like a dagger. I shook my head, desperately hoping to defy the truth, and pleaded once more, my
Killian's POVI groaned loudly as the incessant pounding in my head reverberated through my skull. This is the consequence I despise when I indulge in excessive drinking, seeking solace in numbing my problems. But the morning aftermath brings not just a severe headache, but also a daunting array of unresolved issues waiting to be confronted.Last night, I stayed up late, allowing memories of Ginni to resurface. It was a tumultuous mixture of emotions that I had been diligently suppressing. I found myself reliving the tender moments we shared, drowning in the warmth of our love. Yet, simultaneously, I was overwhelmed by the anguish and sorrow that engulfed me when I lost her. It was a tormenting cycle, an endless loop of happiness and pain, ceaselessly repeating.Opening my eyes, I surveyed my surroundings, only to be greeted by the sun's radiant rays. Startled, I quickly sat upright in bed. What in the world? Why was it already so bright? Ever since Ginni 's passing, I've grown accust
Killian's POVI collapsed onto my bed with a heavy thud, bewildered and overwhelmed. What the hell just happened? What was I supposed to do now? Merely because she exuded the scent of another alpha, does that warrant my possessiveness over her? It shouldn't, right?Yet, deep within me, a nagging feeling persisted. This jealousy, this possessiveness—it was unfamiliar territory. Sure, I had experienced similar emotions with Odette, but it had always been somewhat different. My wolf, the essence of my being, had never been bothered by Odette's scent being tinged with another alpha's. Only I had ever cared.However, this time it was different. The scent had affected my wolf profoundly. I could sense his anger, jealousy, and irritation coursing through me. It was a rare occasion when my alpha proudly showcased his power and dominance, especially to a rogue, of all things.Was my perception solely influenced by my wolf? Did my wolf have such a strong impact on me that his emotions were mani
Yifa's POVI knelt there, my gaze fixed on nothingness, while my mind spun in a whirlwind of thoughts, trying to make sense of what had just unfolded before me. Could he truly have done that to me, treating me as if I were a mere rogue or slave?I raised my hands and examined them intently, before bringing them up to my nose. With closed eyes, I took a deep breath, relishing in the gentle smile that formed on my lips as his scent wafted through the air—notes of pine trees and the refreshing essence of rain. Even my wolf, filled with joy, wagged its tail. Finally, our mate had shown us a glimmer of affection, a beacon of hope amidst the turbulent trials we had endured due to his hurtful words and actions in recent days.However, our moment of solace was short-lived, abruptly shattered when he declared that he would never harbor any affection for me or acknowledge me as his own. Those words pierced deep within me, coming from the very person who was supposed to be my mate. To hear such
Yifa sighed quietly as she watched the snow falling outside their window, and then occasionally to the dying flames in the fireplace. Her head was resting on her hands which lay over the hard plane of her mate's chest, enjoying the steady rise and fall of his breaths.There was a slightly withered flower in their vase beside the bed, probably the last to bloom before this winter started; it was always colder in the mountains, colder than any winters either of them had experienced before. But this winter, Yifa was surrounded by nothing but warmth.When she saw snow, it was always accompanied by a strange nostalgia.She thought of shivering nights and lonely days sitting by the fire, shut indoors and not wanting to go out because of the coldness that would greet her irrespective of the weather.They were now living in the South where Killian was still the Alpha King.This is where they started their life together while they left the Western kingdom to Derek and George .Somehow, though,
Yifa felt a longing ache in his chest.She wished she could have a child too, one day.But if she was to have a child she wanted to be able to raise them in a good place, with a good mate, where they would be treasured and loved. She wondered if Killian ever wanted pups. She brushed off the thought - there was no point dwelling on possibilities that she had now buried.Besides, she could never raise a child here - they'd be ostracised and ridiculed, would have to carry the same burden she did. An innocent child didn't deserve that."Queen - flower!" She grinned, deep dimples in her cheeks. She picked up a fallen flower, still nicely bloomed though a slight brown on the tip of one petal, and tried to tuck it behind Yifa 's ear.Yifa helped her place it securely before taking her hand. "Thank you, Mila."She giggled before walking a few steps back, touching her crown. Then she raised her arms suddenly, facing in a different direction. "Father!"Yifa glanced towards the approaching alpha
Yifa blinked up at Elena and Anita , perhaps the only people in the palace that was friendly to her by choice, and tried to ignore the tightness of her throat and the guilt swirling in her stomach, hands shaking from the aftershocks.Elena finally fell in love with Derek and allowed herself to be more than just second chance mates.At this age, they thought that their mates must have died or they were somewhere out there happy with someone else so they decided to get together as well.Surprisingly, Anita was actually Jacob 's true mate. They ended up meeting when they visited Yifa when she was still injuredThey started building their own life together just like Elena and Derek .George , the last brother of the Storm's, was back and he ended up replacing Black as the Head Knight. Yifa met him and he looked scary at first but he was actually a big softie once they get to know him better."Are you alright, Yifa ?" Elena asked quietly, smile so warm.Yifa nodded, suppressing the whimper
Yifa knew something had been off when she felt a strange scent permeate the air. It was about midday, and she was starting to get a bit dazed and weak from dehydration, so she hadn't paid heed to the prickles of a predator's stare.It wasn't until a large wolf stepped out in front of her that she felt her heart thud against her ribcage and her breath catch in her constricting throat.Growl low in the throat and teeth bared.Alpha.It was slightly scrawny, but still built with muscle, and from the dark, vicious look in its eyes it was ready to kill.Yifa was frozen to the spot. There was no use running, she'd hardly have time to change even if she tried. The wolf must be a rogue, and judging from its reaction, Yifa had ventured too close into his territory. Rogue wolfs didn't take kindly to outsiders - they had little morals and ethical values. This wolf wouldn't care that Yifa was a weak omega and an absolute threat to no one. He'd have no qualms ripping her apart.Yifa 's hands clen
Yifa and Killian continued to live together as mates but if nobody knew about them being mates, they would assume that they were only acquaintances because they rarely talk and they are rarely seen together.Killian kept to himself in his office trying to look busy even if he wasn't.Sometimes, he really is busy because ever since he defeated the South, he has been appointed as the new King of the South as well.It wasn't really his intention to take that role because the only thing on his mind at that time was Yifa and that Brian was a threat to Yifa 's life so he needed to dispose of him as soon as possible.But now that he was given the South as a new responsibility, he wasn't exactly happy about it but he had no regrets about killing Brian because Yifa 's safety will always be his priority.He has been creating major decisions for the South because when he visited them once after the war, they had a poor and underdeveloped living state which means he needed to allocate some of the
'Where is she?" Killian asked while climbing down the stairs quickly and abruptly."We made sure she's in the prison as soon as you gave us the order, Your Highness," The guard said while following Killian down.They will not allow their King to enter the dungeon without any security even if it was against the future Queen of the kingdom.Killian nodded before clenching his fists at the anger radiating from every part of his body at the thought of Yifa suffering because of her!How can she act so innocent while watching Yifa suffer from his own hands?When Killian got there, he looked at the woman sitting on the floor with her head tucked in between her knees.If Killian didn't know any better, he would feel guilty and sad for her state but knowing what she did, he doesn't feel any kind of pity or sympathy for her."Do you know what you did? Do you know why you're here?" Killian asked while looking down at her.She must have been sleeping because, at the sound of his voice, she imme
"How is she? Is she going to be alright?" Killian asked as soon as the old woman stepped out of his room."She's going to be alright, Your Highness. Right now, she just needs a lot of rest and make sure she eats enough food to keep her and her omega healthy as she gains back her strength," The head healer explained while rubbing her hands softly.Killian noticed the blood on the healer's hands and he couldn't help the whine that bubbled out of his chest at the thought of his mate's blood."Thank you. I would like for you to check on her every hour and if needed, you can have someone assist you but I want to guarantee that your assistant will be able to help rather than harm my mate. Do you understand?"Killian ordered seriously.The healer bowed her head before nodding, " understand, Your Highness.I will be back soon to get her everything she needs.""Thank you," Killian said before entering his room where his mate was sleeping peacefully.Looking at her now, she looks very peaceful
“I'm going to kill you!" Killian shouted before attacking the man before him.Brian knew he was going to attack so he evaded his attack before charging at him again which caused them to collide and attack each other.Due to their aggression, both parties started fighting once again to defend their pride and their leader.Killian and Brian were rolling around in their human form, trying to get the upper hand in the battle.But due to Killian 's youth and anger, it didn't take long for him to subdue Brian and pin him down on the ground aggressively.“I'm going to fucking kill you!" Killian said while squeezing Brian's neck tighter.Brian's face was becoming redder and he was coughing aggressively but he still did his best to talk, "If you kill me now, you'll never know who betrayed you and you'll never see Yifa again," Those words made Killian loosen his grip on Brian's neck but not enough to let him go.The thought of never seeing Yifa again was enough to stop all of his harmful though
It was quiet, everyone was quiet.Everything was quiet but little did they know, there were people lurking in the shadows waiting for the right time to attack.It felt like somebody just killed the night."Are we ready?" The person whispered and the people behind him immediately nodded with determination on their faces.It didn't take long for all of them to get ready and set themselves for whatever it is that can happen.The person in front of them was whispering but anyone can tell that he was someone of higher rank because his stance and pheromones were pointing in that direction."Let's go!" Their King shouted which only boosted their determination to follow him, always.Yifa 's sleep was disturbed by shouting and growling from outside the door.She tried to sit up as fast as she could but her back was protesting. She has been in immense pain ever since she gave her powers away.It was already painful before that but it was more painful now. It was a pain that made her wish that s