- Giselle -The morning sun reflected on my face and I closed my eyes briefly, allowing my skin to feel the warmth of its rays.A smile crept up my face when the only thing that replayed in my head was the previous night's events.Franklin's body against mine, the rhythm of his movements and the ecstasy. Everything flashed back like it happened just now."And I wonder what is giving you so much Joy in the morning? Perhaps, the thought of shamelessly being with my father?" An annoying voice disrupted my moment, and I opened my eyes with a frown to behold Xavier."You know it baffles me how you are fine and okay with what you did. You are not even remorseful for your actions.""Now why should I?" I replied. "I don't feel anything as long as you are concerned. It's the same thing you felt when you slept with Kira.""I know you are doing all these things because you want to get back at me and not because you love my father. There's no possibility of a bond between the two of you and you w
- Kira -I walked up to Giselle's room and she was on her bed reading an old article. She lifted her head from the piece of paper and looked at me questioningly as I approached her.I moved closer to the bed and fell on my knees."What's with you?" She asked, puzzled."Princess, from the depth of my heart I want to tell you how sorry I am. It might have taken this long but I had this in mind. To apologise to you for everything that I've done. I did not mean to hurt you intentionally by being with the Prince. I tried not to but I couldn't help it till the deed was done. I felt horrible that I put you in such a position. I have no peace and might never until you forgive me.""What are you talking about?" She asked. "I have nothing against you being with the Prince. If I did, you wouldn't be here in the first place. And as you can see, I'm with Alpha Franklin. The Prince is the last thing on my mind now.""I know my princess," I sniffed. "It's not just about the prince but the relationsh
- Kira -I let out a light scream when I felt a sharp pain in my abdomen. No...this cannot be what I think it is. It mustn't be.The pain increased, and I slid down to the ground."What's happening to her?" Someone asked."Don't stand there asking questions, quick, let's take her to the hospital," the urgency in the chief Maid's voice confirmed my fear."Please don't tell me it's my baby," I cried out despite the pain. They did not say anything but helped me up."Get me the prince," I said. "Please get me, Xavier."Fear gripped me to death when the bleeding became more serious and intense. The last thing I saw was Maria standing in a corner with her hands over her chest with the same fear written all over her face.- Giselle -There was something off about the drink Kira offered to me though I could not tell what it was but my instincts greatly told me so and I listened to it.Before she passed me the drink, I tried using whatever power I might possess to exchange the contents in both
- Giselle -Xavier insisted on executing the maid despite the pleas from everyone and the fact that the maid might not have done it intentionally.On my own end, I got the confirmation that it was not because of the drink like I had suspected. I thought it was the effect of the drink I had exchanged not knowing she had gotten into a fight with someone else.It means she did not try to hurt me then. I had other thoughts, it probably meant she was sincere with her intentions towards me.It doesn't guarantee though, that I am going to completely trust her. I know how she can get. In the past life, it did not take her anything to lure me to my death despite that she called me a friend.I went to see how she was faring at the hospital and met Xavier there."What do you want?" He blurted immediately I walked in."Calm down," I replied slowly. "I am only here to see how she is doing.""As if you care," he snorted. "I know damn well how happy you are that she is in this condition and that I l
- Kira -I sniffed and wiped my tears as Xavier stood under my head impatiently."Can you stop crying and answer the damn question?" He said in a harsh whisper."Xavier you are being so hard on me and that's not fair. I am just waking up to the horrible news of losing my child and I am hurt.""You think I am happy about that? Look, I know how you feel but this is important for me, for us. Right now, I have that Maria girl in custody because I wanted her death thinking she was the cause of it all but apparently, this was your mistake.""I did exactly as you told me you," I emphasized with a stress. "How can I be so careless as to drink what was meant for her? You think I want my death?""It seems so," he said."Xavier!" I exclaimed sadly."How else can you explain how this happened? We've lost our baby now and the plan to get rid of Gisele's baby has failed. That's a double blow. I give you a simple task and you flop off woefully. Now I will look like a fool because I was wrong to have
- Giselle -I laid my head on the pillow and closed my eyes briefly. I was not sleeping but I suddenly lost consciousness of my environment. It was like I was taken to another space."I will never let you have that baby," an angry voice said. "I will make sure you lose this pregnancy, lose everything you have and even your life. I hate you."I tried so hard to see who it was but could only make out a form, the form of a woman."Who are you?" I asked. "And what do you want?""Who am I?" She laughed hysterically, painfully. "After everything you have done to me, you ask who I am?"She lifted her hands and struck a heavy blow on my stomach with something sharp. I screamed and held my belly.My eyes opened sharply and I saw Kira standing over my head. I jerked up and she moved back, startled."Oh my goodness," she exclaimed fearfully. "My princess."I looked at her questioningly."Why were you standing there like that?" I demanded."Your father sent for you so I came to call you. You seem
Chapter 54- Franklin -"Alpha, you have a very important appointment in less than two hours," one of my guards told me, and I crunched my brows together."Which?" I could not think of any."Kera's signing, the one in the Alpha Rea," he told me."How is that even possible?" I wondered aloud. "I thought I had that appointment scheduled in two weeks?""I am confused myself. I just got this letter now from one of his messengers, and he is on his way here already."I could not understand why Rea would come uninvited, but since he was on his way here already, and I was not doing anything at the moment, I decided to prepare for the appointment.Shortly after, he came around, and I had to ask him why he came today. He looked puzzled."I got a message from you saying you wouldn't be able to make it for our scheduled meeting in two weeks, and if I could come today, I should. Why do you think I will make an impromptu arrangement if not because you said so?" He told me, and I was more confused.
- Giselle -They were all over me, and there was no escape for me. I had no choice but to try to fight for my life, if not for anything, but for my baby.I let my wolf take over and transformed. The frontman, who seemed to be their leader, had a smirk on his face before transforming, too. The rest followed, and they charged at me.I fought with everything in me, but I was more on the defence. I was handling the attacks well from the beginning, but it was not long before I sustained injuries that made me weak, and I could not fight anymore.Would this be the end for me and my baby? Kira was nowhere to be found, and my eyes closed weakly. Just before everywhere went dark, I saw a huge werewolf appear from nowhere with fury in his eyes.He growled loudly, and my attackers turned towards him. They left me and charged at him. I did not know what was happening around me, lying on the ground almost unconscious. I worried for the other werewolf. Even though he looked quite big and strong, the
- Giselle -"Bitch!" One of them swore at me then turned to the other. "She's got some powers.""Not holding back," the other replied. "She doesn't know how to control it."Not yet, you idiot, I muttered to myself. I tried again for the powers but nothing came. The men kept getting closer. Why does this shit happen to me all the time? I mean, what is the use of having powers when I cannot make use of it? But I kept trying."Who are you and what do you want?" I resolved to talk to the attackers in a bit to distract them and delay the attack."Who we are is not so important to you is it?" They said. "After all you are a princess. You must see yourself as more important. However, we are here to put a brake for you."Talking did no job of distracting them. They were on me already and pinned me to the ground."We don't want to hurt you unless you give us a reason to. We just want to give you something to work on. When the contract comes to you, don't sign it."It took me a few seconds to r
- Kira -I sat in front of my mirror after taking a bath and applied my lotion. I put it gently on my skin and rubbed it, catching a smile on my face.My thoughts? It was all about Jason. Nothing going on actually but just the way he looks, his subtle movements and his smiles.Now I was sad he did not ask about me when he came around the other day or could it be that he asked but Giselle did not bother to tell me?Why should I care that he asked for me anyway? My subconsciousness asked. Well, because we are at a level of relationship where he could ask, I told myself. Even if there was no encounter to have made us talk much, he could still ask just to check up on me.I sighed deeply. How did I find myself thinking so much about a total stranger? But Dad had said he was not just any man. He is a good man. The kind that every woman wants in her life. He looks like the kind of man who will cherish, love, respect and protect his woman with those strong arms.Oh...Someone cleared their th
- Giselle -He finally stopped laughing, trying to catch his breath."How's your sister?" He asked out of nowhere."What?""Your sister, Kira," he repeated. "How's she? Or you don't want to talk about her? You know, it's easy for you to say how some people don't have a high sense of reasoning, fascinating also that they are royalty, and it makes no exception to them. It made me remember your sister."And that was when I realized what he was trying to say."Don't drag my sister into this," I warned, not wanting to be involved in that kind of conversation."Or what?" He smirked. "You don't want us to talk about her and what a total disgrace she is? But you just pointed it out now. That being a royalty does not guarantee you to be sharp, and I did not argue with you. Yet when I point out the same applies to your sister, you cannot take it.""You and Kira are two different people, and it is pathetic that you try to compare yourself with her," I said. "Kira only became a part of the royal
- Giselle -It was a done deal, I knew it already. Everyone knew, because after the meeting, they all gathered around me and Father and were congratulating us.I excused myself from the crowd and stood a few paces away from them with a glass of wine in my hand.Thank goodness I was able to pull through this. At some point, I was scared it might not work because of the emotional riot I had at home before coming to the meeting.I had stood in front of the mirror after dressing for a long time, a worried look on my face. Franklin walked towards me and held me gently."Take a deep breath," he said slowly, and I did. "You'll do just fine."I closed my eyes to the warmth of his body against mine and nodded to his reassurance."Thank you so much, Frank," I smiled. It was not because I thought I was not good enough. It was because of the tension between Kira, me and my father. It could affect me, but thankfully, I handled it well."Cheers to big things," someone said, interrupting my train of
- Giselle -The hall was extremely silent while I made my presentation with all eyes on me, but I was not shaken. If anything, I was confident, and the looks on their face, especially Sheka's, confirmed to me that they were very impressed.When I rounded up, there was a round of applause."Beautiful!" Alpha Sheka commented. "This is excellent. This is what I am talking about. Before I get too excited, is there anyone that have anything to say?"He looked around the table, and someone raised his hands."Yes, please, go ahead," Alpha granted him the floor."Everything the Princess has said is very innovative, and I am very impressed. They are all good ideas, but I would like to ask her to make some clarifications. She talked about involving other packs in this investment, and I would like to know how she wants to go about it."Alpha Sheka turned to look at me."Gisele, please?""Okay, to answer your question. If you recall correctly, you must have heard me mention the names of the pack
- Giselle - It was a good day, I could say, because nothing eventful had happened. And by that, I mean the usual hurdles with Kira and her mother. Ever since we found out she was Dad's daughter, I haven't had any peace.I was in the courtyard when a noble man approached me. I could not tell who it was from the distance so I watched until he came closer.It was Jason, Alpha Sheka's assistant. I straightened up to talk to him."Good tidings, my lady," he made a light bow when he got close."Good morning Jason," I greeted. "I was not expecting you."I looked him over, knowing well he did not come for just pleasantries and he mostly does not have the time for that. I could see the envelope in his hands and my guess was right."There is a reschedule for the meeting," he told me. "And I brought the invitation for you. The time and date are all there."He handed me the envelope and I took it."It seems very official," I commented more to myself but he heard."That's because the last time yo
- Giselle -I should talk to Dad at least. Since the heat of the incident should be reduced by now. I wasn't myself, I was not happy and I could not sleep.I knocked on his door and waited."Come in, Giselle," he said and I wondered how he knew I was the one at the door. I walked into the room slowly and he was seated on the bed as if he was expecting me."You're awake," I stated, more than asking since I could see that he was sleeping."And so are you," he replied with no emotion in his voice. I sighed as I sat on the edge of the bed beside him."I couldn't sleep and I decided I needed to talk to you," I said and he looked at me. "Dad, I am worried. I am worried sick because of what happened earlier. I was very sad because you did not trust me. I've never lied to you and you know how much I prioritise my business. I will not throw it away simply because I want Kira to be disgraced at the meeting. You know I know well that things are not done that way. That meeting was not for Kira al
- Kira -"What are you doing here?" I shot at her, feeling relieved that it was not someone else like The King or Alpha Franklin."Kira, how much more can you do to make things worse?" Giselle asked me and I grinned."There is only one way to find out," I replied."Why did you lie to father about the document?" She asked, her voice down. There was nothing else she could do but to ask and only if I wished to, would I give her an answer. I am not her maid anymore and I am not answerable to her."I did not lie to him," I shrugged casually. "The truth is I did not know anything in that file.""And that because you blatantly refused to let me tell you all you need to know about it!" She said empathetically and I raised a hand to her face."Hey!" I scowled at her. "Keep it down, miss. Don't raise your voice at me. I did not want you to tell me anything. I have a right to choose what to hear or not and I cannot stand you.""Kira what you did was very stupid and foolish," Giselle shook her he
- Giselle -I sucked in a deep breath in shock and covered my lips with my hands. I looked at the blank expression on Franklin's face and did not know how I was going to convince him that I was telling the truth."I don't know how this file is here," I told him simply. That was the truth and nothing else. I had no other words aside from that."You don't know how the file is here?" He repeated and I shook my head."I know this is difficult to believe since the file is right here in our room but that is the truth," I said earnestly.He did not say anything further but went ahead to drop the file on the table. I wanted to reassure him, to tell him that I wouldn't do such a thing and that Kira was only trying to set me up but I did not know what to say.He returned to what he was doing while I was just standing there, looking like a fool. Apparently, I was looking for evidence and here it is looking me right in the eye. What is going on?"Frank?" I called softly, walking towards him. "You