Ivorie's brows creased in anger. “And why would I do that?” She asked. She didn't take his words seriously when he told her earlier but it seemed he was serious about it.Why did he want to have breakfast with her? When she first arrived, he didn't want to be anywhere around her. He even slept in a different room just to be away from her. Why was he suddenly being so clingy? She wished things would return to how they were before she was locked up.“Why is he disturbing me? After locking me up in a plagued dungeon, he wants to kill me with frustration.” She said, facing Jenna.The latter smiled, “I would advise that you eat with him. I’ve known the Alpha for quite a while and I know when he is serious. If he says you won't eat unless you eat with him, you won't taste food, Luna.” The Duchess explained.Ivorie noticed how Jenna's cheeks flushed when she said she had known him for quite a while. For a moment she wondered if…never mind.“Okay, if he wants me to eat with him, I'll go.” She
Ivorie's breath became erratic, even though she tried so much to control it. Regan chuckled immediately, releasing her face from his grip.“But don't worry, princess,” he said as he walked towards the shelf in the room. “I don't plan on using the information against you.” He stated.Ivorie's brows thinned together into a frown. “I don't care whatever you use the information for. I'm not afraid of you!” She growled.Regan began to laugh mildly, making Ivorie's eyes widen. That should be the first time she had ever heard his laughter, a genuine one. The way his thick husky voice cackled was…just nice.Turning around abruptly, Regan asked, “Are you done eating?”Ivorie blinked at him before answering his question with a nod.“Good, I want to show you something.” He said. “Aren't you going to eat?” That question had left her mouth before she realized that she hated him. She wasn't supposed to ask if he wanted to eat or not. He might as well just starve himself to death, it would be good
“Luna!” The guard shouted as he rushed into the room. He went to Ivorie first and grabbed her arm, helping her up.Ivorie, still dazed about what was happening, gazed at the burning bed in awe.“I need to get you out of this place, Luna. I’ll have my colleagues check it out.” The guard said in a tone of urgency.As he pulled Ivorie along, she followed him reluctantly. He took her out of the room and down the corridor.“Wha…what was that?” Ivorie asked as she half ran down the hall with the guard, Grace was also tagging along.“I have no idea, Luna. We need to inform the Alpha about this.” The guard said as they took a turn that led to Regan's room. As they arrived, the guard knocked once and opened the door. “Alpha!” He called but there was no answer. Ivorie also looked around the room but didn't see Regan.“He must have left!” She said. The pain that she still felt had temporarily been forgotten as agitation and shock were the only things that consumed her mind.“I’ll check the cour
Her body became hyper aware of her situation and it was reacting in ways she didn't want. She didn't even notice when she leaned closer to Regan.The spell that bound them together was so strong, their minds intoxicated by each others’ scents.Boris became super excited and Regan could feel how much he longed for his mate. Knowing that if he pave ways for Boris to take control of him, he'll definitely regret his next actions, Regan's eyes turned cold, switching from the warmth and care they carried before. He leaned backward and removed his hands from Ivorie, while Boris growled in anger and emptiness.Ivorie frowned. She allowed herself to get carried away. He had been the one to back away and that would make it look like she wanted him. I don't want him! She growled in her mind.“I still haven't used my medicines.” She muttered, trying to break the spell that seemed to still linger around them.Nodding, Regan said, “I’ll have the maid bring them.”“No,” Ivorie objected. “I can take
“Alpha, wait!” Another guard yelled but Regan was beyond listening. He paced towards the first guard, his eyes dripping with killing intent.The guard shook violently as he muttered inaudible prayers. As Regan closed in on him, his eyes shut tightly.Just as the Alpha raised his hands, ready to bring it down on the guard, he was suddenly hit by the side, sending him across the room forcefully.Estan disentangled himself from Regan as they both rolled on the floor. The Alpha crashed his back onto the wall.“Get it together, Alpha!” Estan boomed.Regan shook his head before standing up. He charged at the guard again, but Estan locked him in his arms. “You don't want to kill him, Regan!” The beta said, struggling to keep Regan from moving.The Alpha grunted and pushed Estan off him. The latter was sent skidding backwards with a groan.“Regan!” Estan yelled one more time, his voice bouncing off the walls as the alchemists clapped their hands on their ears.Regan halted in his tracks, bre
“I didn't call for you!” Regan said in a slightly raised voice. Ivorie rolled her eyes.“I'm your wife, I don't need to be summoned before I can come to you.” Ivorie shot back. The sound of her affirming to be his wife felt somehow in her mouth. “Besides, you won't get anything valuable from my handmaid.” She added.Regan's jaws clenched in annoyance. He shot a glare at the guards and they all shifted uncomfortably and lowered their heads.Ivorie gestured to a guard to bring her a chair. She sighed as she took her seat, careful not to affect the aching areas of her body.“What is it you want to tell me?” Regan asked, trying really hard not to clutch his wife's neck between his fingers.“After you sauntered off earlier,” Regan's eyes narrowed, “Jenna came here.” She said.Regan's eyes quickly widened and thinned again dangerously. “What was she doing here?” He asked in a growling tone.“Sh…she brought a gift, in a tray. I don't know…it should be somewhere around there.” Ivorie said, po
“Regan, NO!” Ivorie's voice resounded in the room. Silence descended and the guards stopped dragging Jenna.The Alpha turned his face to Ivorie. She was on her feet, panting. She couldn't just watch an innocent person being killed for a crime she didn't commit.“You can't do this.” She breathed. The gaze on Jenna's face made her pity her.With arched brows, Regan asked, “Why not? She tried to kill you.”“That is still under investigation!” She countered instantly.“What else is there to find out? All fingers point at her. She tried to kill you.” Regan turned his whole body to face her. He walked closer to her in bold steps but Ivorie remained rooted to the spot. She wasn't afraid of him.“The real culprit is there to be found, Alpha. I will not allow you to take an innocent life.” She said defiantly, her face looking up at Regan's.The Alpha chuckled. If only Ivorie knew what he knew about Jenna. How she had always tried to woo him and how she seemed desperate about it. But why should
Ivorie could feel his breath on her face and it made something coil up in her belly, her face also heating up.She couldn't help her eyes from falling from his sexy double coloured eyes down to his thin lips. They were so narrow and so kissable. She felt the urge to crash her lips against his, to kiss him hard until his lips parted and she had access to his tongue. She wanted to taste him but she knew she mustn't.“What are you looking at, princess?” His husky voice asked in a whisper. She quickly tore her gaze away from those sexy lips of his but it was already late. The Alpha had noticed her.She scolded herself. Yet again, he was the one pulling back while she made it look like she yearned for him.“Let me go.” Her voice came out hushed even when she really wanted to yell at him. It was as if his body was a spell instruction book, telling her what to do.“Why are you so concerned about her?” Regan asked, his eyes searching for the answer to the question he asked.“Who?”“The Duches
Everyone watched as the little girl - Evangeline, as Clawn had referred to her as - went mute. She still had a deep scowl on her face, which in reality, made her look cute rather than angry.“You will NOT speak to our guest in such manner!” Clawn ordered in a grave tone, his sharp and menacing glare rooted on his daughter’s face.She, however, didn't give the reaction Ivorie had thought she would. She instead fisted her hands, turned around and dashed off. A guard went running after her.Silence still reigned around the table, silence that carried awkwardness.“Let the feast proceed.” Clawn said in a low and unhappy tone before picking his spoon.‘Well, that wasn't awkward.’ Maia remarked within Ivorie, sarcasm dripping from her calm voice.‘I’m going to ask Clawn what this is all about.’‘I believe a father and daughter issue should be solved by them alone.’ Maia interjected.‘Does this sound like a mere father-daughter quarrel? It obviously has something to do with me and if there's
“So he has a daughter.” Grace stated as she walked into the chamber offered to Ivorie after her. The latter slumped on the bed and exhaled heavily while Grace dropped the small bags she brought along with her. As they had been informed by Alpha Clawn, the rest of them would be brought by his servants.“I do recall him mentioning his family once, but it didn’t occur to me that he ever had a daughter.” Ivorie expressed, her gaze sweeping around the room they were in. Massive wardrobes, extravagant candle chandelier, lush rug – the usual furniture expected to be found in a proper castle chamber. Although a bit smaller in size when compared to her chamber in Cresthowl pack, Ivorie couldn’t complain. Alpha Clawn had helped them enough and she wouldn’t worry him about a change in accommodation. That would be an act of ingratitude.“You must be tired, Luna. I will request for a bath to be prepared for you so you can have your bath. Then you can have some food…” Grace ranted on as she dropped
“So he has a daughter.” Grace stated as she walked into the chamber offered to Ivorie after her. The latter slumped on the bed and exhaled heavily while Grace dropped the small bags she brought along with her. As they had been informed by Alpha Clawn, the rest of them would be brought by his servants.“I do recall him mentioning his family once, but it didn’t occur to me that he ever had a daughter.” Ivorie expressed, her gaze sweeping around the room they were in. Massive wardrobes, extravagant candle chandelier, lush rug – the usual furniture expected to be found in a proper castle chamber. Although a bit smaller in size when compared to her chamber in Cresthowl pack, Ivorie couldn’t complain. Alpha Clawn had helped them enough and she wouldn’t worry him about a change in accommodation. That would be an act of ingratitude.“You must be tired, Luna. I will request for a bath to be prepared for you so you can have your bath. Then you can have some food…” Grace ranted on as she dropped
‘’Luna, we have to remain quiet!’’ Grace whisper-yelled, holding Ivorie’s arm and desperately trying to keep her calm.Ivorie, however, was writhing in pain. Her hands clenched tightly that her veins popped and her teeth gritted as she tried to no avail to suppress her painful scream. She faced her handmaid and looked into her worrisome eyes.‘’I’m in…pain…’’ Ivorie cried through her gritted teeth.Panic surged through Grace and she fumbled with Ivorie's hands. Suddenly, a male voice from outside bellowed. ‘’You bloody liar! How many women are with you? Answer me!’’Grace’s face went pale immediately. She remembered Alpha Clawn’s words about how the rogues won’t know they were in the carriage if only they kept mute. Now that possibility is gone. She knew she had to find a way to protect herself and the Luna.Outside the carriage, two bulk-sized men stood before a more lanky but taller one. Of course, the taller one was the coachman riding the carriage while the two other men were rogu
Regan stood on the balcony of his chamber and watched as Ivorie entered the carriage. He watched as her handmaid came rushing to her front and kneeling before her.He was the one who had quickly informed the handmaid of Ivorie's departure. It was an impromptu departure and so most people in the castle weren't aware of it, including Grace. Regan had thought that she would need a friendly company with her in a strange land. And he knew she and her handmaid had grown into that friend zone. He also noticed that she was a very loyal servant and wouldn't leave Ivorie's side.Regan's heart bled when the carriage left, his wolf wailed and pushed him to stop her from leaving. To hold her to himself and embrace her forever. But he couldn't do that, he couldn't be selfish. She had to leave, not only for her safety, but also for the safety of those still in the castle.“Alpha,” a voice called him from behind and he snapped out of his saddening thoughts. He quickly wiped the drop of tear that tric
It was the following morning, the day Ivorie was to leave Cresthowl pack with Alpha Clawn. She wasn't running but playing her part to keep what the enemies wanted away from them.Ivorie had woken early that day and taken her bath. After dressing in her favourite obsidian green flowery gown, she ordered some servants to help her pack the necessary stuffs she wanted to take with her. All the while, she had a sulky look on her face.She waited outside her bedroom as she watched the servants do their work. Her mind had wandered off to the possibilities of a good and comfortable life in Blackwood pack.She knew she wouldn't be able to see Regan everyday. She wouldn't even be able to see him at all for moons or as long as she needed to stay there.‘I cannot believe you agreed to stay away from mate.’ Maia reprimanded her from within. She had been doing that all night, robbing ivorie of a sound sleep. Not that the latter could sleep anyway.‘It is for the best, maia.' ivorie said to her wol
The sun was beginning to set upon the Moonbeam pack lands. Alpha Johan and his team of conspirators had been waiting at the pack border for the whole day.“How long more do we have to wait till you believe that your mercenaries failed?” Nick asked in a tone of frustration. He was standing next to Alpha Johan as they both watched warriors training below from the building they were in.Without facing him, Alpha Johan responded, “I’ve told you countless times, Commander, this part of the job requires patience. Which you clearly lack.”Nick scoffed, “You know to be honest, when I initially saw those werewolves you hired, I noticed that they wouldn't be as professional as you said they were.” He pointed out tauntingly.Alpha Johan chuckled but it was beta Jordan who spoke. “Be careful with your words to the Alpha, Commander. He is an Alpha and when he says the mercenaries are good, they are.” The beta stated sternly.Nick, however, remained unfazed and scoffed again. “And how many times ha
Everyone in the hall gazed at Alpha Clawn with awry eyes. They couldn't believe what they had just heard from him.“Would you care to elaborate, Alpha Clawn?” Elder Callen requested.Clawn sighed heavily before looking straight at Regan. “That night of the Winter Ball, I saw the face of the man that attempted to murder me.” He announced, bringing gasps into the hall from the members.Alpha Clawn eyes darted around before landing on Regan again. “This should be confidential. There may be ears on the walls.” He stated sternly.Regan nodded before glancing at the guards around. “Leave,” and at once, all the guards marched out smoothly.All the Elders and nobles had their interest piqued now. They sat at the edge of their seats, waiting for Clawn's story to continue.“I believed that if I came out that I wasn't dead, it might be a bit difficult to know who my killer really was, or why he had wanted me dead.” Clawn continued. “So I kept the news of my death the way it was and asked my men
“Everything will be fine. We are all safe now.” Ivorie muttered to three little girls and patted their heads tenderly. They nodded before turning around and joining the others where they were seated.Ivorie stood up and gave Shaerah a nod, the latter returned it. Grace walked up to Ivorie and bowed. She had a concerned look on her face.“Luna, I hope you do not feel feverish?” She asked. Ivorie shook her head.“You know, if you want to rest a bit, there is some space…”Ivorie interrupted her, “I’m okay Grace. Thank you for your concern. You should also take a rest yourself, you have done well today.” Ivorie complimented the handmaid, gaining a warm smile and a bow from her.As Grace returned to her seat, Ivorie went to the guard that was standing at the entrance of the bunker that they were in.“How come I didn't know about this secret bunker until this day?” She asked as she folded her arms on top of her belly.“It was made a secret for a reason, Luna. Only a few warriors, including