“Open the cell.” Ivorie ordered the guard that was stationed outside Jenna's cell. She had asked the previous guards the location of this cell.Another guard entered the cell and soon came out with Jenna. Ivorie almost winced at her appearance.Her whole body was bruised with dirt and her once beautiful and elegant dress was now tattered like that of a beggar. She had a look of contempt on her face.Ivorie sighed, she couldn't blame her. She was innocent and Regan just had to punish her to satisfy his belligerent self.“Duchess…” Ivorie began but was interrupted.“Thank you, Luna, for getting me out. I think I should take my leave now.” Jenna said in a low voice.She didn't wait for any other word from Ivorie as she limped away. Ivorie released a deep breath as she watched her leave.Ivorie left the dungeons and headed for the garden. It was still as beautiful as the last time she was there. It seemed someone had been watering the flowers in her absence. The flowers were intact and bl
“Who's this ugly old man?” Ivorie asked with arched brows as they both stood before a picture frame. In Ivorie's mind, the man on the frame was just so ugly.Regan bursted a short laugh. Ivorie's eyes widened as she had never heard him laughing so sincerely before. It sounded real and she felt a bit dejected for not seeing it.“That is Alpha Ronald, Alpha of Moon Stone pack. Make sure you don't talk about his distorted face in his presence.” Regan said with a tone of amusement as he walked away.Ivorie stayed there, still looking at the ugly picture. She scoffed before following Regan to the next frame.He had been showing her various pictures of important dignitaries for almost an hour. Ivorie wouldn't deny the cramps pulsating through her legs and back. But she also couldn't deny that this was fun.They had gone through Alpha's, Dukes, Lunas and Betas of different packs, most of which were under the rulership of Regan's pack.Ivorie wondered if any of those packs were happy with Reg
“Or what?” She demanded.With a deep growl, Regan's grip around her neck tightened, forcing her to choke. More growls escaped his mouth as he pushed her backward till her back was against the wall.“I'm going to tear your face to shreds!” He growled menacingly. As Ivorie glared back at him, it seemed the hue of his eyes deepened. The blue one had taken a sharper shade and the red was dripping of colour. Yet, Ivorie remained sturdy, she didn't flinch nor fear.“You can't hurt me. I am your Luna and besides, you said it yourself just earlier ago. You are my husband and no harm can come to me from you, or have you forgotten your own words Alpha?” She asked in a singsong tone.It struck a chord in Regan and he bared his teeth, growling slowly. He wanted so badly to snap her fragile neck, to just flick his hand and be done with it. But the restraint, the confines he was put in by his wolf.‘Don’t you dare hurt her!’ Boris growled within him.It wasn't like Boris could stop him from making
Silence instantly descended on the dining hall. Everyone stopped eating and had their gazes turned to Ivorie. Ivorie watched Jenna who had a wicked smirk plastered on her face.But Ivorie didn't plan on being embarrassed today. This wasn't her pack anymore, where she would be treated like trash and without importance. Now she was a Luna and she was going to act like a Luna.A confident smile curled up her lips and she leaned backward into her chair.“I don't remember you being my mother, Duchess? So why ask?” She asked with an air of confidence billowing around her.Jenna's lips twitched, glancing at everyone else around the table. It was apparent that she also didn't want to lose face in the presence of the nobles.“But..we have to be sure, Luna. An heir is an important aspect of a royal life.” She said.“I'm well aware, Duchess and I don't need you to remind me of that.” Ivorie retorted.“But it doesn't look like there is any progress. I mean…everyone knew when the Alpha had you thr
“Here it is Luna.” Grace muttered, in her hands was a tray ladened with a glass of water and a small bowl.Ivorie, who was sitting on a chair in her room, didn't immediately answer her. Her mind had wandered off thinking about what had happened earlier at the throne room.Those peasants had tried to kill her. In some packs culture, that was a terrible omen, a spiritual taboo. What could cause the people to want their leader dead by their own hands?“Luna?” Grace called with a louder tone, successfully bringing Ivorie back to reality. The Luna looked at her handmaid with a blank face.“You have to relax Luna.” Grace said encouragingly. She placed the tray on the table and knelt before Ivorie.As she began to carry the small bowl, Ivorie raised her hand at her. “That's okay, I’ll do it myself.” She said curtly.Grace arched her brows, “Are you sure Luna?” She asked.Ivorie gave her a wry smile and nodded. Grace sighed before standing up and walking out of the room.Ivorie took a glass o
The sun was beginning to set upon the Cresthowl pack lands.At the castle gates, Regan and Estan walked, carrying their hunting gears over their shoulders. They also had different killed animals in their grasp. Their hunting expedition seemed to have been fun.Before they entered the palace, the gears and games were collected from them by the servants.Regan retreated to the first room where the explosion had occurred. He didn't want to deal with Ivorie and her tantrums yet.The atmosphere in the pack house was solemn; each and every servant and maids were going about their duties and there was no noise or unnecessary chatter that Regan detested.He happily strode to his bedroom, entering the closet to pull off his gear.He then headed straight for the bathing room. As he approached it, he hoped he wouldn't meet Ivorie.And he was lucky, because there was no one there. He dipped himself into the bathtub, sighing as the chill ran encompassed his skin. He had deliberately chosen the wat
Ivorie gasped in shock as her eyes landed on Regan. The book dropped from her hands immediately and she quickly reached for the blanket on the shelf next to her. Pulling it over her chest, she used it to cover up her half-nakedness.“What are you doing here?” She asked in a high pitched tone, her eyes dripping with anger.Regan arched a brow at her, “This is my room?” He pointed out.Ivorie's shoulder slumped. She was stupid to ask that question. She had just taken her bath and hadn't fully gotten dressed. Being busy with thoughts of her pack and Cresthowl pack's past indifferences and how she didn't know about it until now, kept her busy.“I didn't know you were back.” She mumbled, walking slowly towards the closet.Regan's eyes followed her, still intrigued by her body which was only barely covered by the blanket.Her eyes kept focused on him as she moved backwards. As a result, she tripped over a small wooden box and fell backwards with a scream.Regan muffled a laugh, averting his
Ivorie looked at him in horror. She instantly put on a frown, overshadowing her initial fear.“And you said no harm would come to me from you.” She muttered, feeling proud to be able to use his own words against him.Regan's eyes darted around hers, as if searching for something in them. His orbs held mixed feelings that Ivorie couldn't quite understand. She could see rage in them, the urge to hurt her, but she also saw something else, something warmer. No, that's not Regan, he wasn't warm.“You're bold, little princess.” He mumbled, a smirk tugging his lips.Ivorie, who could feel his breath on her face, replied, “I am the Luna after all.”Regan chuckled slightly. “And you don't think to be submissive when need be?” He asked, his eyes boring into hers.Trying not to get lost in his eyes, she answered, “Let's hope I won't need to.”Abruptly, Regan pushed himself away from her and that was when Ivorie realised how their bodies had been pressed together. She found herself wanting him cl