- 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 -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 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 -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
- 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 -"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
I could have sworn the moon goddess was mocking me. Because an hour earlier, my biggest worry had been finishing my chores before the ceremony. Funny how fate loves to play with the hearts of the innocent."Giselle!" Kira yanked me up from the floor. "You have to see this! The crown prince is choosing his Luna today!"Her eyes sparkled with the same warmth they had when she'd first found me crying in the garden five years ago. She'd been my protector ever since, the crown princess who treated a lowly maid like a sister."Kira, no." I tried to pull away. "You know omegas aren't allowed at royal gatherings."She rolled her eyes, "You're with me. No one will dare say anything to the crown princess of the witch realm.""But I’m an orphan and …. ""Just stay close to me!" She dragged me deeper into the crowd, pushing past other nobles."Kira, please," I whispered. "I shouldn't be here."She wasn't listening, she dragged me further, making me miss my steps , and I lost my grip on her hand.
My whole world stopped at those words. Pregnant."Are you sure?" My voice came out as a whisper.The doctor nodded. "About two weeks along."I wrapped my arms around my stomach in fear. What was I going to do? An unmarried, omega, pregnant for the Prince. I'd be thrown out of the palace."I need some air," I said, pushing myself up from the bed."Giselle, wait!" Martha caught my arm. "You're still weak."But I couldn't wait. I had to tell Xavier. Maybe when I tell him about the baby, he'd remember what we shared and take responsibility.Though I was scared but I needed to do this. After several attempts of trying to speak with him privately. I finally found him in the training grounds. My hands shook as I approached."Your Highness," I called softly. "Please I want to speak with you privately?"He didn't even look at me. "Whatever you want to say, say it here."I swallowed hard. "Please, it's important."He finally turned, his eyes cold. "Make it quick. I have matters to attend to.
- 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