That evening when Eleanor got back from work, Evie brought good news. Eleanor played a game of scrabble alone after enjoying a well cooked dinner, raising her head from the scattered letter tiles to her Evie when she walked in. Evie plastered a bright smile on her face. “I did it," she announced. "I found her, the woman you asked for."Eleanor hopped off the bed at that news, knowing exactly who Evie referred to. "Are you certain?The maid nodded. "I most definitely am. There is just one person with the name Golberg in this palace. And she is a human.”Eleanor’s heart leaped with joy. She was beginning to think the woman was dead as her attempts to find her had gone futile. But now there was hope, and it was all thanks to Evie."I know you have done so much for me already, but can you take me to her tonight?" she inquired. It had been months. Eleanor wanted to see her neighbor for herself to be certain she was in good shape."Well... I am not so sure about that," her maid hesitated f
Two days later, Eleanor had not changed her mind about leaving the palace with Drakken like she had spent sleepless nights contemplating. It led her back to square one no matter how much she thought about it. Her heart wanted to be away from the palace with him.She might have mistaken those sleepless nights as worry when in truth, Eleanor was the most excited.She had taken a brief leave from work after informing Emma about it. Their friendship still hung by a thread, but that was the least of Eleanor's worries for now.Drakken left the affairs of the palace with George and Duncan while he was away, entrusting them to not say a word about his departure to his father. He intended for the trip to be peaceful. That would barely be possible if his father as much as suspected he was leaving. Eleanor had agreed to his offer and it came as a surprise to him, as well as a relief.He never planned on forcing her to go with him, hell, he didn't plan to ask her to come with him. It was supposed
Eleanor stretched her limbs out in a satisfying yawn the next morning, wincing as a knot cracked in her upper arms. The space beside her was empty, lacking the warmth of Drakken's body, and so she opened her eyes to find herself alone in the room.The littlest part of her had been worried he would make any sexual advances toward her but was baffled there was not anything like that from him. Drakken only bade her good night with a kiss on the cheek. He had watched her sleep, that she knew. He did so protectively, as a mother hen protected its chicks.Eleanor listened for any sound that indicated he was in the house as she closed the bedroom door behind her, exploring the rest of the beach house.She found Drakken in the kitchen, his face turned down in a frown, holding out a hand and examining it like he had been injured. The kitchen around him was a mess. Flour smeared all over the counter. Pans heaped up in piles at the wash sink as Eleanor wondered what exactly he had been up to whi
Drakken received a link from his gamma the next day. His father had discovered he had gone missing and wrecked havoc in the palace if they would not tell him where his son went.The man had found out sooner than Drakken expected. It was because of the masquerade ball taking place that weekend which required the king's presence, George told him, along with the fact that now was a bad time to disappear from the palace.They were the ones who told him he needed space away from the palace. He was enjoying one now and they expected him to come running back at his father's threats. Drakken could not see that happening.He informed George about his return in the next two days. His gamma would have to cover up for him. He had not severed the link when George further told him the vampire princess was to arrive at the palace in a few hours from Belfast, the home of vampires.Drakken froze in his chair. He was not expecting the vampire princess anytime soon. Why was she in a haste to be at the p
Eleanor did not sleep in the same room as Drakken that night but stayed as far away from him as she could. She had been too hurt and mad at him to even go anywhere near him.She climbed out of bed earlier than usual the next morning and went for a swim at the beach. Birds chirped at a far distance and echoed throughout the surrounding. The sun was not out yet, but the sky was not entirely dark.She came back after a few minutes of floating around and enjoying the coldness on her skin, her mind disburdened of some of her anxieties from last night.Drakken sat at the dining table when she stepped through the front door, eating a plate of fried steak. He ignored her and she did too, not sparing him another glance as she rushed off to her room.How long were they going to keep being this way? It was childish to hold a grudge. At the same time, Eleanor was not ready to say anything to him yet. If anyone needed to say something, it should be him. After all, he said all the hurtful things to
For a while, Drakken was dumbstruck as he gazed upon his mate, unable to believe she was giving herself wholly to him. Eleanor was giving herself to him willingly, and it fired his blood to dizzying heights.He had been waiting for this very moment for nights. But when the opportunity finally presented itself, Drakken hesitated, suddenly feeling sceptical. His hands were still held to her core which he withdrew and swiftly lifted her off him, dropping her weight on the bed, and ambled towards the fireplace."We have a long journey ahead of us tomorrow," he told her. "You should go to bed early."Drakken’s behaviour confused Eleanor. "Correct me if I am mistaken, but is this not what you wanted?" Eleanor panicked a bit at the thought of misinterpreting his behaviour over the past days and had set herself up for foolishness. "I might not be very experienced with...""I desire you more than anyone I had ever desired in my life. Do not question it," Drakken uttered quickly, seeing the ap
Very early the next morning, but they set out for home.After the link he received from George, Drakken had to be present at the ball as Alpha King or his father would cause a fuss, as always. If he had a choice, he would prefer to remain at the beach house with Eleanor. Last night was everything he had ever dreamed of and more.It had been a good long while since Drakken had last coupled with a woman, not since Eleanor's arrival. He had forgotten how intoxicating the feeling was. Drakken thought as he glanced over at Eleanor in the passenger's seat, he did not remember it ever being this terrific. This glorious."I am sure you know about the palace ball tomorrow," he said softly. "I want you to come as my special guest."Drakken did not look to gauge her reaction but from his periphery, he saw her smile. "I take it that I am no longer a prisoner in your palace." She slurred, fiddling her fingers. "I do not know,” Drakken matched her wit. “It is not every day I invite prisoners to my
Drakken could hardly believe the words Benjamin uttered. He said that with every ounce of confidence in him, Drakken was almost convinced. How could he just barge in there and declare residency in the palace? He would have his father to blame for constantly making Benjamin feel as though he was an important member of the royal family.He was nothing but a bastard son!"I am not in the mood for any one of your games," Drakken said with a sneer. "Go back to that hole where you belong. Or better still, I will have the guards drag you out myself.""Yes, the little puppets at your beck and call. You must feel like you have it all; the throne, the fame, the princess.” Benjamin counted all three of them, his wolfish smirk still in place. "Father offered everything to you on a platter of gold, didn't he?"Drakken had heard enough. "Guards!""Save your breath. There is no one out there."Then it dawned on Drakken. Technically, Benjamin wouldn't have waltzed in so easily like he owned the damne