Diana The Harvest Thanksgiving Festival was in full swing. The open field was alive with movement, encircled by forests and lit by the glow of a bonfire at its center. Wooden tables groaned under the weight of seasonal offerings pumpkins, apples, and freshly baked bread—while children’s laughter rang out as they raced through a hay bale maze. Lanterns swayed gently from branches, casting light across the pack gathered in their finest.I sat with Josh on my lap. His hand was sticky from the honeyed cake he devoured. My heart raced with the weight of Eddie's evil plan, but I kept calm, focusing instead on Josh as he fed me a crumb.The scent of venison and spiced cider mingled with the crispness of the autumn air. I glanced up and spotted Lisa in the distance. She didn't seem like the subdued, broken woman I had seen before. She looked radiant, with a smile lighting up her face as she approached me. She bowed slightly, her eyes glinting with gratitude.“I took your advice,” Lisa said s
Asher The festival felt like it had dragged on for an eternity. I couldn’t wait for it to end. Every time I glanced at the spot where Lila had been sitting with the boys, a pang of impatience hit me. She’d left hours ago with them, and the second she was gone, my interest in this whole affair evaporated. It was all grating at this point.But I couldn’t cut it short. People were enjoying themselves, celebrating the pack’s prosperity, and who was I to ruin their night? So, I stayed, plastering a smile on my face while holding a glass of wine that I refused to drink. Eddie kept circling me like a vulture, pouring drinks into everyone’s cups, insisting I take more.“Come on, Asher,” he said, his grin wide as he nudged my arm. “What’s the matter with you tonight? Since when did the king become such a lightweight?”I chuckled and took another slow sip from the glass I’d been nursing for the last hour. The truth was, this was one of my favorite wines, aged to perfection, with a rich, velvet
Diana The weekend passed without seeing Eddie, and I couldn’t have been more relieved. It felt like I could finally breathe, like a temporary dark cloud had lifted. The plan to deceive him with a fake document was still fresh in my mind, but his absence made my worry seem unnecessary. I wasn’t going to waste energy thinking about him unless he reappeared.Meanwhile, Asher was his usual self, showering me with love and spoiling me. He was so attentive that it felt like I was living a dream. I could have stayed wrapped up in his affection all day, but reality didn’t allow it. The boys were set to resume school on Monday, and I wanted everything to be perfect for their first day.After breakfast, I decided to take a trip to the pack's central district supermarket to pick up school supplies for the boys. Usually, the nanny or one of the maids would handle it, but I wanted to do it myself. I needed the break from the castle, and driving through the pack lands felt liberating.Once I arriv
DianaEddie's voice sliced through the silence like a sharp blade as he leaned in close, glaring at me with hatred.“You better quit playing these little games, Lila,” he hissed. “Get that fucking document, or I'll make sure your charade comes crashing down.”Lifting my head, I gave him the performance he wanted. I hid my fists behind my back, but I kept my eyes wide and forced a shaky breath.“I...I will,” I stammered, holding the perfect picture of intimidation. Inside, I was so close to strangling him.Satisfied, he stepped back, and his smile widened. “Good. Make sure you do, because if Asher finds out what you've been up to before I tell him, it will be your neck on the line, not mine.”Turning on his heel, his boots echoed against the floor as he walked away. I waited until he disappeared around the corner before exhaling the breath I didn’t realize I was holding. My shoulders sagged as I leaned against the wall.Girl, you are playing with fire, and it's only a matter of time be
Diana It had been two blissful, Eddie-free days. The air around me felt lighter and less suffocating, and his absence gave me joy. I did not miss the negativity—so potent it could sour milk—that oozed from his presence, and frankly, I wouldn’t mind if he disappeared for good like his lover.I was brushing my hair and mentally cataloging the few moments of peace I had left when a knock on the door interrupted my thoughts. A servant entered, bowing.“Your Highness, the king requests your presence at the council meeting in the garden.”“Thanks, I’ll be there shortly.”She nodded and left, and I scrutinized my reflection in the mirror. A touch of blush and a swipe of lipstick later, I looked the part of a queen.The council meetings were always formal, and Asher insisted I attend today. By the time I reached the garden, the members were already seated around the long table. I dipped my head respectfully, offering a soft, “Good afternoon, everyone.”One of the older members, a thin man wi
Asher’s POVLeaning against the doorframe of our bedroom, I watched Lila from a distance. She sat on the edge of the bed, completely absorbed in a book she held close to her face. Her eyes darted across the pages like she was racing against time.The moment she sensed my presence, her reaction was immediate. She slammed the book shut, stuffed it into the middle of a larger hardcover on the nightstand, and smiled.“What were you reading? An erotic book?”She threw her head back and burst into loud laughter. “You’re so silly.”My gaze lingered on the book she had just buried, and a flicker of doubt crept into my thoughts. I didn’t press her. If I’d learned anything from our marriage, it was that I had to learn to trust her again. But trust wasn’t easy when betrayal had already cracked into our foundation.Especially because, earlier, Eddie had leaned casually against my table while we were balancing the pack accounts. I noticed a smirk plastered across his face as though he’d been hande
Diana The moment Asher’s hazel eyes locked onto mine, I knew I was playing a dangerous game. My heart pounded, but I forced a sultry smile, leaning closer and brushing my hip against his thigh. If he suspected anything, I needed to distract him—and fast.“Can I ask you a question?” I murmured, tilting my head as if I didn’t already know I was walking a thin line.His lips curled into a playful smirk, but his eyes glinted with curiosity. “I hope it’s not one of those questions that put me on the spot.”I tried to laugh lightly, but it came out a bit forced. “Well, that depends on how you see it.” I draped my legs over his, letting my fingers trace lazy circles on his chest. “Was there anyone in the picture before me?”His brow furrowed for a moment, and I cursed myself internally. Of course, Lila would already know if there had been anyone. I was grasping at straws, desperate to test the waters, and it was painfully obvious. I immediately backpedaled.“You know what? Never mind. I don
Diana I couldn’t believe I’d been reading Lila’s diary for over two hours. The words blurred into scenes in my mind, playing out like a twisted movie I couldn’t pause. Every line felt like a punch to the gut, revealing just how deeply she had betrayed Asher.I glanced over at him, his strong frame rising and falling in the rhythm of sleep. He looked so peaceful, so unaware of the storm brewing around him. For a moment, I envied him. Then, seated in the suffocating darkness, my thoughts began to spiral.It was ironic—no, it was downright cruel—how good people always seemed to bear the brunt of the wickedness in this world. Asher had done nothing, absolutely nothing, to deserve the vile games Lila played. The way she manipulated and used him, stringing him along while scheming with Eddie, was an act of malice I couldn’t comprehend.But then again…wasn’t he partially at fault too? How had he not noticed? Were there really no signs? How could he miss the way her fake smiles never reached
DianaEddie was in the house. I could smell his stench of trouble from a mile away, and I couldn’t wait for all of this to be over so I wouldn’t have to see his wicked face again. I had already told the maid to inform him I wasn’t home. Asher wasn’t around either, but I could hear Eddie yelling at the maid downstairs, demanding to be allowed upstairs. His voice grew louder, and I heard the unmistakable threat in his tone.I had stayed in Asher’s room since spending the night there, but when I realized Eddie was about to escalate things, maybe even hit the poor maid, I couldn’t stand by any longer. I tightened my robe, steeling myself, and walked to the bannister.“What do you want, Eddie?” I called from upstairs, my voice firm.He looked up, his angry scowl melting into a taunting smirk. “My queen,” he said mockingly, “since when did you start lying about not being home? I came to deliver a message.”I crossed my arms, staring down at him. “Well, I told the maid I didn’t want to see a
MarcusI struggled to wrap my head around the possibility that two people could look identical.The image of the Lycan Queen haunted my thoughts, making it impossible to think clearly. Whenever I pictured her face, I knew deep down that it was Diana. No one could convince me otherwise. Diana and I had been married for years. She had been my Luna; no one knew her better than I did. Her face, eyes, lips—everything was the same.Well, almost everything. The way the Queen smiled seemed different. It had a breeziness that Diana never used to show. But even if there were slight differences, her refusal to come downstairs and meet her guests during my visit to the King’s territory screamed that something was wrong. I could smell the secrecy. Still, the big question remained: how could my ex-wife Diana be the Queen?Before I left the King's estate, I discovered that the King had twin six-year-old boys. That fact alone caused endless confusion because Diana and I divorced only a few months
DianaIn the past two weeks, I enjoyed an unusual period of calmness. It felt like a strange kind of sanity had finally returned to my life.I rested from the constant tension of looking over my shoulder. For once, I didn’t have to worry about Marcus lurking in the shadows or Eddie scheming to bring me down. Fear, I realized, had a way of eating away at your mind like cancer. Every move around the house felt weighted with the possibility of bumping into Marcus, and the mental toll was suffocating.During those dark days, anytime someone entered the house unexpectedly, I would stay upstairs and peek from the safety of the second floor until I was sure of the visitor. My nerves had been so tightly wound that I’d almost forgotten what it felt like to breathe freely. But now, with Marcus confirmed to be gone, the fear in my chest eased just a little.Of course, the lies and secrets still lingered. They were ticking time bombs, and I knew that Asher’s pain and rage would be unavoidable w
Diana Arching my hips, I met Asher thrust for thrust and moved under him, moaning as he filled me.When the climax came, it came for us both. Our bodies fused in one shared hot, sticky release, and I shuddered, blasted by bombs of pleasure. Utterly spent, Asher’s chest rose and fell with each deep, relaxed breath. I smiled warmly as I watched him, this beautiful man who had become my entire world. My eyes were drawn to the trail of tiny hairs running from the base of his neck to his navel. Gently, I reached out and let my fingers brush against them, feeling their delicate texture.I began to rub his chest in slow, soothing circles, feeling the heat of his skin beneath my touch. The moment felt intimate and peaceful, but my mind couldn’t entirely escape the storm of thoughts brewing inside me.That menace Marcus was still here, somewhere in the house, and the thought sank my heart. I knew Asher loved me deeply and would do anything I asked, but how could I tell him to dismiss Marcus
Asher My guest, Marcus, whom I wasn't particularly fond of but saw as someone I could see an advantage in allying with, had arrived.When he arrived, I had many back-to-back meetings and had to introduce him to Eddie earlier. Now, I joined them as Marcus bowed respectfully.“My pack sends their greetings,” he said, offering several boxes of gifts.“That wasn’t necessary,” I said, trying to keep my tone neutral. Internally, I wondered why I would need gifts from someone here to borrow money.“The queen has prepared us a sumptuous dinner; let’s join her,” I said, leading him to the dining room.The table was set, with the cooks and maids waiting to serve, but I noticed Lila’s absence.“Send for the queen,” I said, washing my hands. One of the maids bowed respectfully and left to fulfill my order.She returned moments later, bowing apologetically. “My king, the queen seems to be under the weather. She’s resting in her room, covered in a blanket, and has requested broth to be delivered t
DianaAfter successfully obtaining Theodore's hair, I went to the lab to get the testing done. But now I worried about what the technicians would think, and I had to navigate the delicate process of getting it tested without arousing suspicion.Being the supposed queen of the pack put me in the public eye. Gossip could spread like wildfire, and I needed to ensure this matter remained under wraps.I pushed open the door and slipped inside. The receptionist looked up as I entered and had a curious expression on her face. She recognized me and leaped off her chair.“My Queen,” she bowed.I hesitated for a moment, unsure of how much to reveal. "I need to get some testing done.” The head scientist, a man in his fifties with sharp eyes and a calm spirit greeted me. He didn’t strike me as someone who would spread rumors, but the people working under him might not be as silent."This is strictly confidential," I said, looking him straight in the eye when he led me to his office. "Can I trust
Diana I was getting ready for the night when I suddenly looked up and saw Josh standing at the entrance of my room. His mop of curly hair made him look even more adorable.My heart swelled with love and affection for him. “Hey, sweetie, come here,” I said, patting the bed beside me.He looked at me with a sad expression in his eyes and took a small step forward, holding a stuffed rabbit. My heart went out to him, knowing how he had been feeling down lately. I had been trying to spend more time with him and make him feel better, but with my own problems of unmasking Eddie and his cohorts, I wasn’t giving him the attention he deserved.“Come on.” I opened my arms wide. When he reached the bed, I scooped him up in my arms, lifting him onto the bed beside me. He snuggled into my chest, his hands wrapped tightly around me. I held him close, stroking his hair and back. All Josh needed was love and reassurance, and even though he wasn’t my biological child, if the tide turned in my favor,
AsherI lay in bed, sensing that something was bothering Lila. She was still, her back to me. I could feel the tension in her body in the way she held herself like she was trying to hold everything together.My hand rested on her hip. I waited for a response, hoping that she would relax into my touch. But she didn't. She didn't stiffen either, but she didn't melt into me like she usually did. Instead, she remained still, like she was a million miles away.Usually, when I touched her like this, she would turn around, snuggle into me, and we would spend the morning wrapped in each other's arms. I wanted to ask her what was wrong and fix whatever was bothering her. But I hesitated, knowing that sometimes, when she was like this, asking for answers only made things worse.So I stayed quiet, holding her, hoping that my presence would be enough to remind her that she wasn't alone. I held her close, feeling her warmth, her heartbeat, and her gentle breathing.Perhaps she was struggling with
DianaThe hotel doors slid open, revealing a lobby that screamed luxury. My eyes adjusted to the warm lighting that filled the space, scanning across the space in search of Eddie.I couldn’t wait to get this over with. I moved with quiet determination, making my way deeper into the lobby. Just as frustration bubbled to the surface, thinking the bastard hadn’t even shown up, I saw him. He was lounging on a sleek couch at the far end of the lobby, sipping a drink with the smugness of someone who thought they owned the world.When our eyes met, a wave of disgust crashed over me. I didn't bother to hide it. My stomach twisted, but I forced a cold, practiced smile onto my face as I approached him.“Oh, there you are,” Eddie drawled, his tone dripping with mockery. “I was beginning to think you wouldn’t show.”I kept my eyes locked on his, refusing to give him the satisfaction of looking away. Bullies thrived on fear, and I wasn’t about to give him any power over me. His smile widened as he