- Giselle -I stretched on the bed tiredly and opened my eyes when the door creaked open and a maid walked in. I frowned at the disturbance and she lowered her gaze apologetically.I'd instructed them not to come in for a few hours because I wanted to take a rest."I'm so sorry my princess, but the King sent me to you. There's an important visitor in the palace and he wants you to be there to welcome-""No please," I cut in. There's no way I'm leaving my nap to welcome anyone. I feel so tired I can't even lift a limb. "Tell my father that I beg to pass now. I am so tired. I will see the visitors before they leave.""Alright, princess."She was about to leave when I had a second thought and out of curiosity, asked her."Who are the visitors?""It's actually the crowned princess of Moondream pack, my princess," she told me and my eyes popped open.That's one of the great packs around the region. I've only heard about the princess too from stories and of how great she is."Why will Fathe
- Franklin -"It's good to see you again, Zeba," I told the princess and she smiled."It's been like what? More than ten years and you are still looking as young and handsome as the last time I remembered," she replied."You are not looking bad yourself," it was the best response I could think of."Thank you," she smiled hard like I had said something significant. She took the glass of wine in front of her and sipped it slowly while her eyes hovered over it to maintain eye contact."We should talk about the business proposal you have," I went straight to the matter at hand because the atmosphere was suddenly getting awkward."Oh, what's the hurry?" She replied calmly, keeping the glass back on the table. "We should catch up on old times. It will make it easier. Besides, I will be here for a while because I want to oversee a few things with King Marcus and the neighbouring packs. As you know, I live very far.""That is more reason why you should get on with what you need to sort so you
- Franklin -I strolled down to the garden and behind the building with Zeba. I stopped, looking towards where me and Giselle meet each other at nights."What are you looking at?" Zeba looked towards the direction. "What's there?""Uh, nothing," I replied. "Let's go."We headed for the training ground where there weren't many people."My father was a very skilled werewolf," she said with a small smile as she looked at the weapons carefully arranged."A very great warrior and alpha," I replied. "I remember we used to train with him when we were much younger.""Oh so you do?" Her face lit up. "Yes, I remember too. You were always grumpy and too serious even then. You did not talk to other princes. They thought you had so much pride because you thought yourself better.""I was there to train and not to talk," I replied indifferently. "And not being prideful, I was actually better than many of them.""You've not changed, have you?" She shook her head making for a sword. I stood still and
- Franklin -I had not showered and was about to retire to bed when a soft knock came on the door."Who's there?" I asked, wondering."Open the door please," a feminine voice spoke from outside and I squinted my eyes suspiciously before going to open it."Zeba?"She pushed her way through and entered the room. I closed the door after her, my eyes narrowed questioningly."What are you doing here?" I asked."I couldn't sleep," she sighed and I couldn't understand how that should warrant her to come to my room, looking like...that.In all the years I have known her, she has never been exposed before me to that extent. She was not naked, but the thin and almost transparent silk nightgown revealed way too much.It was above her knee, exposing most part of her legs. It hugged her body so all her contours were not hidden anymore.Most times, she was always in a royal dress or war regalia and I did not get to see most of that. Standing before me was not the Princess Zeba everyone respected an
- Xavier -I was faster to catch up with Princess Zeba before she disappeared into her room."What?" She turned round to face me with a frown on her face. I chuckled as I approached her."Keep it down," I said. "We are not fighting now are we?""What do you want?" She was still unsmiling."I know you don't like me," I told her casually as if I didn't care that she didn't. "And I might say that the feeling is mutual but it can't be that bad. I'm sure we still have a few things in common.""Look I don't have any time to waste with you. I have more important things to deal with and worry about.""Like trying to get my father's attention", I asked her and her face fell."What's that supposed to mean?" Her voice fell as well."I mean, you seem to have another reason for coming down here because you seem to be so free with him more than usual.""Your father and I have known each other for many years now. We trained together so we are friends," she defended."Oh well, if you say so. I'm just
- Zeba -Franklin approached us and I was glad he came at the time he did. I wonder who the hell the princess thinks she is to stand up to me.I have been in many packs and have met many princesses and Lunas who despite their positions in their packs, would bow to my feet and honor me.This little brat thinks she is something because I am in her pack. She's just a princess by nature, being the child of an Alpha King, and nothing more."There's no need to exchange words," Franklin spoke after I reported her to him and I could not understand why he was sounding calm the way he did. I expected him to call her to order."Did you hear what I just said? I said she called me names," I tried to make him see the gravity of what she had done. "She-"I heard you clear Zeba," he cut in. "But there is no point dragging this. You should let it be."Giselle grinned at me and walked away."How can you let her go despite what she's done?" I turned to face Franklin, not letting it go. His eyes remained
- Zeba -When the princess came in, everyone had their eyes on her with what seemed to be admiration. I haven't seen them look at me that way before. I had no doubts that they honored me of course, but with Giselle, it was... different.But not to worry, I told myself. It wouldn't last for long. Whatever they felt about her will soon wear away.I wouldn't have had any problems with her if she had known her place and kept to it but since she wants to run her mouth, I might as well as shut it for her.After all, the little girl has no mother so I am not surprised she lacks manners.I have a million and one ways to deal with people but I will only give her a taste of what I can do. I waited for the right moment.But while the conversations went on, I couldn't help but notice it was geared towards her. All the noblemen began to talk to her about their proposals and plans and I got more infuriated.It was from the conversation I got to know that she might not be as simple as I thought she
Chapter 34 - Zeba - I was just in time before she made a corner and used my power to push her down, waiting expectantly for her to counter with hers, but she fell flat on the ground. "Urgh," she groaned. I narrowed my eyes. Does it mean she was not the one with the powers? How could it be? I was almost certain she was the one or is it possible too that she is pretending. I walked to her and offered my hand to help her up. She ignored it and stood up to her feet. "Get out of my way," she threw at me. "Don't be silly," I retorted. "I was only trying to help you." "Well, I don't need your help. Move away," she tried to walk past me, but I held her back. "Wait a moment. You know what happened at that table right?" I questioned and she frowned. "What are you talking about?" She asked with what I chose to believe is feigned ignorance. "You do know what I am talking about. When the maid tripped, you saw that right?" "I said I have no idea what you are talking about," she insisted.
- Kira -I prepared some food for Aunt Cleopatra or should I rather say, my mother-in-law-to-be, and took it to her room.Everywhere smelled of a mixture of smoke and mint and she was wearing a short black dress. She did not look like a mother at all. She looked like a badass divorced woman who doesn't take any mess from anyone.Her presence filled me with so much uncertainty and the thought of the things she could do. She replaced her child with her brother's and for years no one knew anything.Somehow, I was glad I was on her team because I couldn't imagine being on the bad side of such a woman."I made you something to eat," I told her and was surprised at the crack in my voice despite all the confidence I had mustered."Sit," she said shortly and I found a stool close to her wardrobe."I am sure by now you know who I really am to Xavier," she started and I nodded."Yes ma'am.""You can call me Cleopatra. Cleo for short.""Alright.""And Xavier tells me you are a mate," she comment
- Kira -I wanted to see Xavier and heard him talking with someone when I got to his door and recognized the voice as his aunt's. I was just about to leave and return later when they were done talking but something caught my ears.I heard him call her mother and I was stunned. I leaned forward towards the door to be sure I heard well and they were talking as mother and child.I noticed the door was open and pulled the knob quietly. I walked in fully with a confused look on my face. At first, they did not notice me and I had to speak when I couldn't hold in the confusion. "What is going on here?" I asked and Xavier turned to look at me."Kira? For how long have you been here?" He asked back and I shook my head."I don't understand. Why are you referring to her as your mother?""She doesn't know," the older woman stated and then asked and Xavier sighed."Not yet," he replied."Doesn't know what?" Nothing was making any sense. "Xavier I thought you said she was your father's sister?""T
- Franklin -Cleopatra was coming? She is my only sister but at this point, I don't think I am ready to have her around, not now. Somehow, for some reason, I really can't tell. But if she's on her way here already, I cannot stop her.I had better let Giselle know about it. She looked a bit nervous when I told her."I never really thought you had a sibling," she said uncertainly."Cleo has been away for a couple of years and she doesn't come around often. You wouldn't know her. Many people don't. She's my elder sister.""Wow..." She muttered and I held her close."Come on, it's nothing to worry about. At least, she's family. You should be happy to meet her.""I don't know. It's just that, I don't know what to expect when I meet her," she said, looking up at me."I understand. But I can almost assure you, you two will get along. Sometimes she can be over but it's not really that bad.""I hope so," she managed a smile. "Well, since you said she'd be here soon I will just go prepare a mea
- Xavier -"Is there anything else you would like me to do for you, my queen?" A maid asked Giselle and she shook her head."I will let you know when I need anything, thank you," she said and the maid walked away. She rested her hand on the stairs and looked down at the pack. Her face fell into a frown when she turned to look at me."Do you like what you see?" I asked her casually."I do," she did not deny. "It's beautiful.""Indeed. I'm sure this is what you have ever wanted in your life and that's why you had to step so low and sleep with my father so you can be here.""It's worth it," she shrugged with a mocking smile."You don't belong here," I told her sternly. "A few weeks ago, I was a visitor in your pack and now you are a visitor in mine as well.""No you are wrong," she waved a finger to my face. "I am not a visitor. I am here to stay."I laughed."And you think I am going to let you? This is my pack, Giselle. And I am the crowned prince, the Alpha of this pack. If you don't
- Frederick - "When are you going to see your father?" I asked Sia as she walked into the room. She dropped the Small basket she was holding and faced me with her hands akimbo. "Why?" She asked back. "Just answer the damn question, you gotta reply with another question," I hissed. "Okay, what is this? What's with you," she threw back at me. "If you have an issue just speak up because you know I know you. You don't always ask about my father except there is something. So you'd better talk." "You know what I like about you?" I tinted my brows. "You are very smart and you know me well." "I am your wife after all," she replied, turning away. "Well, it's true I want to see your father because some things are happening that I don't like. As the head of the Lords, I expect him to put those things in order but he's been cold about it. I think he needs someone to draw his attention to them." "And what's that?" "You ask too many questions," I grunted. "Anyway, it's about Franklin and K
- Kira -I led the men towards the kitchen, trying hard to act as normal as possible, and sorted drinks for them to carry out."I know a place you can leave the hall but we will have to be very careful. You'll move these drinks out with me and act normal," I told them and they nodded."Okay."They quickly wore the aprons, and they looked less like suspects."Hey!" A voice boomed outside and we stopped dead. I turned round to see three hefty palace guards at the door."Hi, can I help you?" I asked with a nervous smile. The men walked in fully with bold eyes that searched everywhere."Yes you can," one of them said. "There are intruders in the palace and we are trying to fish them out."They were looking behind me at Xavier's men."Who are these men?" He finally asked."Why? These are the workers assisting me here," I replied casually with a shrug."It's that so? I have never seen these men before.""That is possible as some of them don't work in the palace before now. They were hired f
- Xavier -I laughed. No, nothing was funny. It was just ridiculous. Father and Giselle were throwing a party for their wedding.So, the two think now that they can actually be together. They might have escaped my plots, but that does not mean anything to me because I was determined to do everything to get rid of them, including my father.I wouldn't have to wait for the child in Giselle's belly. I can't be dragging over anything with a baby. Right now, my father has become my biggest enemy since he could sleep with someone meant for me and not feel bad about it.He became my rival and competition the very day he turned against me and took Giselle into his bed. If I get him out, I become the Alpha of my pack.Either of the two must surely happen. I stationed my men at the party to take down any of the two. I was bent on ruining the wedding and shedding blood, not caring whose blood it was going to be.I sat absentmindedly as the wedding began. As his son, I was automatically invited t
- Franklin -Giselle recovered quickly and I was very happy. However, a couple of thoughts have been running over my mind and I decided to meet her father concerning her."Alpha Franklin, please have your seat," King Marcus said as he ushered me in. "I hope there is no problem?""None at all," I replied as I took a seat beside him. "I just want to discuss with you a few things regarding your daughter, Giselle. I am planning to return to my pack, and I would like to carry her along."He paused for a while thoughtfully and then grunted."Well, I should have prepared for this long before now. After all, she is not going to stay here with me forever, just that it came a bit sudden for me.""I understand, since she's the only one you've got at the moment but I can't leave her. I worry too about the security of your pack in regards to her. I will be able to protect her more when she is with me.""You're right," he agreed with me soberly. "I have been worried too about her safety ever since
- Franklin -I contemplated for a while, finding it difficult to say no to Giselle but not seeing the need to leave at the same time."I think he can do whatever he wants to, even with me here," I finally said, and I saw his face fall. It can't be that deep is it? Whatever. I am not changing my mind on that. Giselle frowned at me with disapproval, and I shrugged.The doctor went ahead to do his checks grumpily and I watched his every movement while holding on to Giselle's hands.At some point, I thought I saw him shaking, and I wondered if I made him uncomfortable and should have left.After a while, he was finally done and walked out. Giselle pinched me lightly."You should have gone out when he said you should," she complained with a pout. "You are so stubborn.""Now how could I have gone with you looking so cute like this," I told her with a smile. "I did not want to leave your side. And I don't like that you are not well. I am taking care of you so you should be grateful I am by y