Killian’s POVElaine, Riley, and I sat comfortably in the living room, discussing everything from kingdom affairs to light-hearted gossip. The warmth of our camaraderie was a welcome respite from the weight of recent events. Riley seemed more at ease, though she still fretted over her boss's reaction to the car accident."Thanks for being here, guys," Riley said, her smile soft but genuine. "I'm really worried about talking to my boss."Elaine squeezed her hand. "We'll figure it out together. Maybe Jake can offer to cover the damages, considering it was his fault."Riley nodded, her face thoughtful. "I hope he'll understand. I just don't want to lose my job.""Just be honest," I suggested. "Bosses appreciate honesty and a willingness to take responsibility. We'll back you up."As we settled back into our conversation, Jake, who had been uncharacteristically quiet, suddenly spoke up, his voice heavy with emotion."I can't keep this in any longer," he said, his tone serious and urgent.
Elaine’s POVThe morning sun cast a golden hue over the clearing, the perfect setting for what was to come. A large crowd of pack members had gathered, their eyes filled with a mix of anticipation and trepidation. The tension in the air was palpable, the whispers among the crowd echoing the gravity of the situation.Leah stood on the opposite side of the clearing, her face a mask of defiance and fear. She tried to mask her fear with arrogance, but I could see the flicker of uncertainty in her eyes. This was it. The culmination of all her scheming and cruelty. She had nowhere left to hide, and her fate was sealed.I took a deep breath, feeling the power of my wolf surging within me. This was why I had changed into a wolf in the first place, to bring justice and reclaim my rightful place. I stepped forward, the crowd parting to make way for me, their whispers growing louder."Elaine," I heard Killian's voice, filled with both pride and concern. I glanced back at him, giving a small nod.
### Epilogue: A New DawnThe sun rose over the valley, casting a warm, golden light that signified a new beginning. The pack gathered at the clearing, the air filled with a sense of hope and renewal. It had been months since Leah's downfall, and the wounds left by her treachery were slowly healing.Elaine stood at the edge of the forest, her white fur glowing in the early morning light. She looked out over her pack, feeling a deep sense of peace and fulfillment. This was where she belonged, and she had earned her place among them through strength, courage, and an unyielding sense of justice.Killian approached her, his royal attire reflecting the dawn's light. His presence was a calming force, a reminder of the bond they shared and the future they were building together. He reached out, gently taking her hand in his."Are you ready?" he asked, his voice soft and filled with love.Elaine nodded, a smile playing on her lips. "More than ever."Together, they walked towards the heart of t
Elaine’s POVI sat on the table all alone and far away from other students because they clearly don’t want to be around me either. My head is buried in a book but I had no idea what I was reading since my mind is elsewhere. I could hear my twin half sisters giggling somewhere around. They are desperately trying to make sure no one believes we were related, which is fine by me. It has been like that right from the beginning as our mother wanted it that way. We shared the same mother but different fathers. Fortunately for them, they are still with their father while mine is nowhere to be seen. Hell, she has no idea who my father truly is which hurts more than anything. I was a mistake, a result of a cursed one night stand. Consumed in the pages that I read without understanding, my werewolf food is in front of me because I haven’t gotten used to their food around here. Back at the other pack, there used to be human food but here, none. There are no humans here. Only me. The sound of
Elaine’s POVI couldn’t answer him, no matter how much I wanted to, knowing I was in grave danger. I shook my head, taking several steps back, but he only narrowed his eyes at me, making me stop moving. Danger rolls off of him in waves, and my insides shook like leaves.Killian is shrouded in a chilling aura of fear and intimidation. His reputation precedes him like a dark cloud, casting a shadow over anyone who dares to cross his path. He allows only Leah and a select few into his inner circle, while the rest tremble at the mere thought of attracting his attention. Those who dare to approach him risk being scorched by the flames of his wrath. Apparently, he has had a terrible past. I didn't want to know about thinking I’d never cross paths with someone this dangerous. I should have eavesdropped!“I don’t like repeating myself,” his voice was husky and deep, serene to the ears even with the undertone of trouble beneath.I watched him with wide eyes, hoping he would understand that I
Elaine’s POV“What happened?” Leah stepped forward with the twins behind her and her best friend, Olivia.“She tried to seduce Killian,” someone whispered not so subtly from her side, and she narrowed her eyes at me.She had managed to change from her dress to a golden one, but that was not my concern right now. My half-sisters giggled when they heard the blatant lie. I was sure no one had seen Killian and me kissing, but they just assumed. Leah's eyes bore into mine, her expression a mix of accusation and amusement. "Is that true?" she demanded, her voice laced with scorn."No, it's not!" I protested inside my head, hurt and frustrated. I opened my mouth to respond but no sound came out. Instead I shook my head vigorously making my light blonde hair get in my eyes but I still pleaded for them to understand through my expression. They didn’t. The woods erupted into laughter, all of them knowing I was mute and mocking my inability to speak. Tears continue to rush down my face, my ch
Elaine’s POV I don’t know how long it had been, but it must have been more than a day when the guards decided to check on me. My bones were colder than ice because they made sure to bathe me in ice water every time I dried off.One of them started untying me with rough precision while I gritted my teeth to keep from yelping in pain, knowing they hated it when I screamed. They’d make the punishment ten times worse if I did, a lesson I learned the hard way. Learned nonetheless.“You are going to the palace to work as a servant. That is going to be your last punishment if you don’t ruin Prince Killian’s engagement party,” the other guard gruffed out, as though he didn’t want me to leave. Wicked dog.“One wrong move from you, and you won’t like it back here. Understand?” the one untying me demanded.I weakly nodded, not trusting myself to do anything other than raise my head. I don’t have a voice anyway. They had mocked me throughout my time here for not being able to make any sound but
Elaine’s POV “Why did you drink it?” I questioned desperately in my head, anger and frustration leaking at my insides. I shouldn’t be feeling this way for this monster that has put me through a lot in the past twenty four hours and killed a man for not adding honorific to his fucking name. But something about the toe curling kisses we shared made me want more. Much more. There is something dark, satanic and sinful about the way he had kissed me and I want to feel it again. It wasn’t just a kiss, it wasn’t even cute or romantic to say the least. The darkness within us is actually calling something buried within me. I want it with Killian. He is the only person that can fulfill those dark fantasies, I know that from the way he had stared at me after he kissed me in that dungeon. The way his tongue had dominated and sexed mine in a way that made me tremble from inside out. He knows how to love a tongue, who knows what he would do to the rest of my sensitive body? Wetness pulled bet