Archer.“Is there anything you need in particular, You Majesty?” Emma asked me, pressing the pen she held on a planner. I ran my fingers through my hair with a sigh.“No. I don’t think I need anything at all. The engagement party is merely a formality, so you do not need to put too much thought into it.”The training camp began today, as well as the preparation for my engagement party to Victoria Black, and since I woke up, I’d been attacked with questions about the engagement and things I wanted.I couldn’t even pretend to be interested in anything that was going on, as my attention was fixed on the training camp, and a certain black-haired she-wolf, who I couldn’t rid out of my mind.Emma cleared her throat, pulling me out of my thoughts.“I have a question, Your Majesty, but I don’t know how you’ll take it,” she said, stealing glances at me.“You either ask or don’t ask.”“I’ll ask,” she cleared her throat again, “what is your opinion on Ellie?”I couldn’t say I expected the questi
Ellie."You're inconsistent with your feelings," Ru attacked me."I don't need this from you right now, Ru," I muttered under my breath, while the crowd dispersed, everyone taking their respective seats under the order of the Head of Studies, but I still stood there, staring at His Majesty's and Alpha Tristian's backs as they walked."Everything will fall into place the moment you admit you miss His Majesty and your feelings for him have grown.""I cannot admit to that because you heard him, he would never accept us,""Are you aware that regardless of what you do or plan for your life, the moment he rejects us we cease to exist? We could die!""He knows that, but he chose to engage someone else because he doesn't care about us. Ru, please understand that there is nothing we can do about this—""—Ellie Fowler?"I turned around immediately to see the Head of Studies, Mr Grant, staring at me, as well as everyone else present. I gulped."Kindly take your seat," he stretched out his arm to
Archer.“What is your deal with her?” I shot at Tristian the moment we entered an empty classroom a short distance from the general classroom.“I like her, and I’ve confessed this to her already,” he replied nonchalantly, folding his arm.I growled darkly, and an icy air hung around us.“She is my mate!” I moved toward him, anger sweeping over me“But you act as though she’s not!” He retorted, and I found my hand wrapped around his throat.“Admit it! You have feelings for her, but you won’t accept it because she’s an omega!”“I won’t admit to anything, especially not from you,” I spat, each word rolling out of my tongue with venom, but Tristian didn’t back down, even though I could see the submission in his eyes.“You like her. Hell, you might even love her, but you’ll rather let someone who isn’t her mate look after her because you won’t,”As his words hit me, I let go of him, taking a few steps backward.“I know that’s the reason you didn’t say anything to me all this while. You wer
Ellie.It didn't take long for me to realize I needed to, by all means, adhere to Julie's warning and do what was best for me; locking myself up in my room the moment I returned from the general classroom.I wasn't bothered about the 'unmarked' part, but I was in fact bothered about the 'omega' part. I was the only omega participating in the camp, and I already had a run-in with the elites. Ru said whether I was unmarked or not, they would try to come for me, and she was right, which was why even though there were still about three hours before the sunset, I was already perched on the floor, next to my small bed, and stayed there until nightfall.When the moon sat at its highest in the sky, my body began to react, just like it did whenever His Majesty was near, but I knew this was the moon and not him.From my sitting position, I felt a flow of fluid in between my legs, from my sex, followed by throbbing, and a tingling sensation all over my body."Ru! What's going on?" I asked, but I
Archer.“Julie! Where are you?” I contacted Julie through mind-link.“I’m at my dorm. Why, what happened?” she replied.“Where the hell is your dorm? Ellie is unconscious!” I’d never heard my voice sound so desperate before. Julie went silent for a while, probably thinking the same thing, before she gave me the directions to her dorm.With Ellie in my arms, I hurriedly took her to Julie.“What is going on? And why are you here instead of Tristian?”An irritated sound exited my lips.“Why would Tristian be here? She’s my mate!” I declared, for the first time in a while. Julie went quiet again, staring down at a bloodied Ellie, and then at me.“She’s your mate? Ellie is your mate? But Tristian…”“I dare you to mention him one more time!” I growled, inching toward her. She raised her arms in surrender, instinctively moving backward.“Okay fine. I’m sorry. Put her on the bed.” And I did exactly as she said, laying an unconscious Ellie on her made bed.“What is all this blood? How badly hu
Ellie.The moonlight spilled through the gaps in the curtains, casting a soft glow over my room"Please kiss me," I groaned in his ear, nibbling on it. His love rubble vibrated against my chest, but he didn't move."Please, Archer," I held his head in my hands, forcing him to look at me, "kiss me.""Mine!" he whispered hoarsely and bit my lower lip, pulling it seductively before letting go. The heat flowing through my body intensified, and I wanted out of every piece of clothing on my body.However, Archer noticed my movements and grabbed my hands from between us, raising it over my head."Hmmm," I moaned as he sucked on my lips, leaving soft bites, unaware my hands were being tied above me. It wasn't until I heard the clanking sound of a buckle that I realized what was going on."Stay put. If you try to touch me, I'll stop pleasuring you," he whispered mischievously and I nodded. I was too turned on to worry about his words until it was too late.I watched, amazed, as Archer raised h
Ellie.The entire classroom was high in tension, with deafening silence. Exchanged looks from wolf to wolf was the new means of communication, instead of directly speaking.The news of everything that happened that night had spread around the villa. Everything, including how I killed two wolves and how I was ready to kill myself rather than let anyone touch me, I guessed everyone present wasn’t pleased with the news, as the silence grew the moment I walked in, especially Jon, but I believed there was another reason Jon refused to meet my eyes, something that had to do with his new-found knowledge of whose mate I was.It had been three whole days since the full moon, and in those three days, I didn’t participate in any training because I needed to rest. Archer called it, claiming I needed time to heal mentally, and he was right. The thought of walking into a classroom and seeing Jon and all the others who tried to have their way with me, made me break out in cold sweat, and he sensed i
Ellie.Wrong.The only experience in combat I had, was being ambushed by multiple wolves and somehow making it out alive. I wanted to tell Julie, but the combat instructor suddenly appeared, cutting my words short.I was certain I wouldn’t know what real combat was like even if it hit me in the face, but looking at all the hype-up wolves punching, ducking, and kicking, I realized I did know, and I was very bad at it.The instructor had told me to stand aside and watch since he taught most of the moves while I was…resting, and by just watching them, I knew I wouldn’t be able to do a thing. It was true that I had been lucky a few times, and my wolf worked tirelessly to protect me, as well as other wolves in my life, but where strength met experience, I was talentless, and I feared that if the other wolves saw how weak I was, they would use the opportunity to pounce on me again.“Then do your best. You work well under pressure, and if you don’t want everyone here to bully you again, you
Ellie.I had been feeling different for weeks now. My appetite changed, my energy fluctuated, and lately, even my wolf seemed quieter than usual. I suspected the truth but hadn’t dared confirm it. Not until this morning.Standing in front of the mirror, I pressed my hand against my lower abdomen, feeling the faintest of curves. A small smile crept onto my face. There was no denying it now—I was pregnant. My heart fluttered with excitement. Archer had always wanted children, and now, the thought of telling him made my pulse race. But I knew I wanted to tell in a way that would make the moment special, so I went in search of my friends.“Julie! Gilly!” I whispered as I rushed into the room where they were chatting. Both of them turned to me with curious looks.Julie’s eyes widened, immediately sensing something was different.“Ellie, what’s going on?”“I think…” I began, but then corrected myself, “No. I know. I’m pregnant.”Gilly gasped, her hands flying to her mouth.“Oh, Ellie! This
Ellie.Archer’s eyelids fluttered open slowly, the usual sharpness in his gaze softened by tiredness. Relief flooded through me as I smiled down at him, a warmth spreading in my chest.Without thinking, I hugged him, wrapping my arms around his neck tightly. His body was still weak, but his arms managed to slip around me, holding me close.He smirked, his voice low and slightly hoarse.“I really don’t know how I could ever live without you, Ellie,” he said, his lips curving into a half-smile, “You’ve saved my life more times than I can count.”I leaned back just enough to look into his eyes, brushing a few stray strands of hair from his forehead.“That’s only because you saved my life countless times when I was an omega,” I replied softly, my fingers still lingering on his skin.“Do you know… if you hadn’t taken me away from Crimson Pack that day, Vito would’ve killed me.”His brow furrowed, a shadow passing over his expression.“I meant what I said when I told you Vito and Nadine dru
Ellie.Archer stepped forward, fists clenched at his sides, muscles tense.“What do you want, Seraphina?” His voice was low, brimming with barely contained rage.She laughed softly as if we were sharing a joke, “Oh, I have so many plans,” she replied, a hint of malice lacing her words, “But most importantly, I’ve discovered something extraordinary during my time, going around,” her sinister smile intensified as she gestured to the far side of the room.I followed her gaze and felt my breath hitch. There, carved into a stone, was an intricate seal that pulsed with a dark, ominous energy. It seemed to throb with a life of its own, casting a strange glow that began to illuminate the room.“Behold,” Seraphina said, her voice dripping with excitement, “the seal of forbidden magic. A power so great that it could change everything.”“What are you planning?” I asked, my heart racing. I could sense Ru’s agitation, a low growl reverberating through our bond as we moved closer, studying the seal
Ellie.“This must be the doing of the witches,” Tristian said and I nodded.Since witches were known for experimenting with animals and even wolves, I believed it was possible.“Get ready,” Archer commanded, his voice steady and calm. His eyes flickered red, taking in every detail of the surroundings.Suddenly, the creatures appeared—animals twisted into monsters by dark magic. Their glowing eyes and grotesque forms lunged at us from the palace, snarling and snapping.Ru surged forward, and I shifted in an instant, claws tearing into the first beast that came at me. It was a tainted. I ducked as it swiped at me, saliva dripping from its mouth, I struck hard at its side, sending it skidding back. Its howl filled the early morning air, but it wasn’t done yet. It twisted back toward me, fury in its glowing eyes.Archer moved beside me like a protective rock.“Don’t let them surround us!” he shouted, his sword flashing in the sunlight as he cut down another beast, “Stay on the move!” He h
Ellie.The dawn was just breaking, casting a soft golden light over the assembled warriors.They had come from all corners of the kingdom in their large numbers, their expressions set in serious determination.Archer stood at the front, his presence commanding as he addressed them.“We are not waiting for the witches to come to us,” Archer’s voice boomed over the crowd.The warriors stood at attention, their eyes fixed on him.“We’re going to hunt them down. We’re going to seek them out, and we’re going to exterminate every last one of them.”A murmur of approval rippled through the crowd, the tension building in the air. It had been a week since we discovered the serum worked. I’d spent three days on lockdown, recovering after giving so much of my blood for the serum. It hadn’t been easy, but now, after my rest, I felt ready. More than ready. I needed to be out there with them.Beside me, Tristian shifted his weight, his gaze focused on Archer. He hadn’t wanted to leave Gilly’s side,
Ellie.“We found a way to make it work!”Archer and I exchanged a look, a slow smile forming on both of our faces. The tension that had been hovering over us for days seemed to lift just a little.“Show us, then,” Archer said, his voice calm but eager. He slipped his hand into mine as Julie gestured for us to follow her.We walked through the halls of the research center, the walls gleaming white under the fluorescent lights. The scent of chemicals and something distinctly metallic filled the air, making my nose twitch. My mind raced, trying to piece together how they’d done it—how they’d managed to do it.Julie led us into the main lab, where an animal—a sleek, muscular dog—stood next to a warrior wolf. The warrior looked calm, though I couldn’t help the slight edge of concern that rippled through me.“Is it safe to use a warrior for this test?” I asked, squeezing Archer’s hand a little tighter.Julie nodded, her smile not faltering for a second. “Completely safe. We’ve run simulatio
Ellie.In the following days, leading up to a week, I had a routine.Every morning, I’d submit more blood for testing, spend hours in the lab with Julie and the others, searching for a way to make it work, then I’d head over to the training grounds for training with the warriors.And Archer worried more with each passing day. I could see it in the lines forming on his face, the way his hands would linger on my shoulders, as if grounding himself to make sure I was still alive and well, when I returned.Today was no different. I had just returned from training with the other wolves, my muscles sore, when I found Archer in our room, waiting for me. His eyes flicked to the bandage on my arm before locking with mine.“This can’t go on much longer, Ellie,” he said quietly, standing from the chair he’d been sitting in, “If Julie doesn’t come up with something concrete this time, I’m putting an end to it.”I sighed, pulling my hair out of its messy bun and running a hand through it.“Archer,
Ellie.“Ellie, can I talk to you? Alone?” Archer asked, his voice was soft but firm.I nodded, following him out of the research lab. Julie stayed behind with the other seven wolves, their faces a mix of shock and curiosity.The door closed behind us, and the silence that settled between Archer and me felt heavier with each passing step. He wasn’t saying anything, his jaw tight, and I found myself pressing my lips together, wondering what he was thinking.We walked in silence through the halls until we finally reached our room and when the door clicked shut, and I turned to face him, the tension between us lingering like a storm about to break.“Are you angry with me?” I asked, unable to keep the question to myself any longer.Archer shook his head, but his eyes were serious as they met mine. He reached out, taking my hand, his touch soft despite the weight in his gaze.“No, I’m not angry, Ellie. I just… I need to know what your plan is.”I swallowed, my heart racing a little.“I’m wi
Ellie.As Julie and I walked out of the royal hospital, I could feel my heart banging loudly in my chest.But just as we stepped through the entrance, we encountered Jacob, who was making his way inside. He bowed respectfully, a warm smile breaking across his face as he greeted us.“Your Highness, Lady Julie,” he said, his tone a mix of formality and friendliness.“Jacob,” I replied, returning his smile. “How are things?”“Busy, as always,” he said with a slight chuckle. “But I can’t complain because everyone is going through it.”“You’re right,” Julie nodded.“Has there been any progress on your end? about Gilly?” I asked and he shook his head.“She wasn’t poisoned, so there’s no antidote she can be given. She wasn’t cursed, so there’s no ritual we can do to lift the curse. I think we just have to let her regain consciousness herself,” He said and I sighed.“Thank you, Jacob,” I told him and with a nod, Julie and I continued on our way, leaving the hospital behind.But even as we wal