Eric POV The question caught me off guard. I mean, it's normal for her to ask me who I think murdered her family. But would I say it was my brother? Does it even make any sense if I told her that the man that just walked out of my room a few minutes ago actually murdered her pack? What would she think of me by then? I shouldn't even think about it. She would believe I conspired with Hardin to kill her family. I don't like being in this type of position but there's not much I can do. I have to play the victim card. "I don't know," I let out a sigh. "I'm still searching for who it might be." Her eyes twitched as she continued to watch me as if trying to read my mind. I love the color of her eyes, damn! It's like mine. In short, I love everything about her. "Are you lying to me?" Her voice rang, breaking through the void I was suspended in. I was checking her out already and thinking of how It would feel to have her naked underneath me, on my bed. I know I was supposed to be vio
Kahlan POV I don't know how I'm supposed to feel but how I'm currently feeling very bad. The first offense was the fact that I'm suddenly getting butterflies in my stomach because Eric pleaded with me. Maybe he knew. He knew how much he would affect me. He must have known what he was doing. I cleared my throat and looked away. "Are you giving me conditions?" His voice rang dangerously in my ears, startling me for a moment. I thought my anger was bad, his was worst. I looked at him again. "I'm not a fool, Eric." "Alpha," he corrected in a deep voice. In a flash, he was suddenly in front of me, pressing me against the wall. WTF! He switched so fast. Well, I knew he had something he was hiding. He must have been trying to fool me with those explanations and when he realized it wasn't working, he was back to his old self. A leopard would never hide its skin. His left hand went over my head and his icy gaze roamed around me for a moment. The heat rushed into me again. I could b
Kahlan POV"I'm waiting," Eric muttered thickly, jerking me out of my thoughts. The closeness was affecting me so much but I seriously needed to fight it.His fingers trailed the line of my right shoulder and I swallowed harder. "Your body wants me, don't lie," he pressurized I'm a thick but sexy voice.I took a deep breath and tried to form my next words. I must never make a mistake. Having anything with Eric only means I killed my parents. " That's a lie, I don't want you. I don't even want to be with you. If I had a choice to leave, I would," I lied. Not entirely a lie anyways. I seriously didn't want to have anything to do with him.The movement on my shoulder stopped abruptly and I saw a flicker of emotion in his eyes."You are lying!" He pointed out.I huffed. "Give me permission to reject you and see if that won't happen?"He regarded me for a moment before he took a step backward. " Do it," he said suddenly, dangerously. I felt a lump rise in my throat and tried to swallow i
Eric POVI watched the guy pull her out before I let out a sigh. Kahlan is always making me rethink every time.Sometimes, I want to get angry and just teach her a big lesson but then, something else would kick in. I mean I'm not entirely right and she's not entirely right.She has the right to be upset. Would I have done less than that? Well, I would never forgive anyone if they hurt my family and my pack at that.What Hardin did was very wrong and because he was my brother, making this thing was very difficult.Was I supposed to weigh war on Hardin?This was why I switched very quickly, from anger to sober. But most times, it's annoying."Thinking hard?" A deep voice reached my ears suddenly. I let out a sigh. I didn't need to turn to know who it was anyways. I've been hearing that voice for the past thirty years of my life."This isn't funny, Hardin. What are you on about today?" I asked as I turned around to look at him.I gave him a long stare before I moved to the desk. I took
Sonia POV Happiness isn't enough to describe how happy I am currently. I was eventually selected among the maids that would closely work with the Alpha. I've always heard a lot about the Lycan Alpha and how handsome he was. And eventually, I was able to see him the other time. Though it amazed me at first when he asked about my stepsister. I thought there was an attachment to it but I discovered there was none. In fact, Kahlan was being treated like trash more than I was. Perhaps, Eric has a huge crush on me. "Hey!" A voice snapped suddenly, jerking me out of my thoughts. I looked up at Chloe, the woman attributing us to our works. Initially, I was looking at Eric. He walked out a few minutes ago, clad in usual clothes even though it looked like he was overdressed. He has this aura that depicts handsomeness at any level. I imagined wrapping my arms around him or perhaps having him over me, in his bed. The thought of it pushed a smile to my face. "Are you even here with me?" C
Kahlan POV My heart felt heavy as I sat in the dungeon, alone as usual. This dungeon was different from the one I slept in hours back. While it was too cold there, this place barely had any air. And it felt like I would pass out if I didn't keep inhaling. But that was the least of my problems at the moment. I couldn't blot out the images of my parents' carcass from my mind. I couldn't stop thinking about them. With my legs pulled up, and my face on my knee, I tried to think about my life. If I continued to refuse Eric, would I spend the rest of my life like this? Or was there something else I could do? Eric should pay for killing my parents. Well, I desperately want to avenge but I'm so powerless. I'm nothing compared to how powerful Eric was. Yet, I needed to try. If only I could escape from here and plan. I could work on that actually. Suddenly, soft steps advanced towards me. I looked up at a tall man in casual wear. He had this soft expression on his face. "The Alpha want
Kahlan POV My eyes went wide with shock. At first, I thought my ears were playing tricks on me. I stood up angrily. "What the fuck are you talking about, you moron?" I yelled at him. It wasn't that I didn't expect it but it was surprising that Eric's beta would be betraying him. Well, serve him right. For someone so wicked like him, the moon goddess would intentionally place his doom beside him. "Marco, that's my name," he whispered. "You are quite stubborn and then not as brilliant as I think you were." His remark caught me off guard and I felt another surge of anger. If I wasn't so locked up, I would have shifted and attacked him at this moment. Even Though he would have an upper hand since he was a beta, I would still love to smash his face. "Isn't that what you wanted to hear?" Marco continued. "You wanted to hear Eric tell you that he killed your parents?" "I want his honesty, I want the truth!" I complained. "He shouldn't do something and deny it. He's not the Alpha, he's
Kahlan pov I took a deep breath even though I didn't need it. Who wouldn't? Eric is my mate and I would have to reason that every time I move close to him. When must I stop this suffering? I moved closer to Eric nevertheless but he was too deep in a chat with Marco to notice me. I was not supposed to interrupt the Alpha while he talks, it was the rule that was always read over and over to me. “So, what are you going to do about it, then?” Marco asked, seriously. Eric went silent for a moment. “Prepare for war. That's the only thing.” I scoffed. As unusual, he must be thinking of bloodshed. He's always thinking of killing. I knew he was very wicked. Out of impatience, I moved toward the table in front of them and placed the tray on it. I added force so that the tray would make a sound, thereby actually distracting the Alpha. Eric and Marco looked up at me with skeptical brows. “Always thinking of killing, aren't you?” I huffed and stared down at the cookies. Not that I cared a
Chapter 20I could not believe what I was hearing. Sonia, one of my closest advisors, had betrayed me and my mate. The thought of her plotting against Khalan’s pregnancy filled me with rage. I had trusted her, confided in her, and now she had caused me so much pain.I did not waste any time. I ordered the guards to lock Sonia up in the dungeons and prepare for her execution. I wanted to make sure that she was punished for her crimes, but at the same time, I could not bring myself to do it, at least not yet.Days passed and I could not shake the feeling that something was off about the situation. I kept replaying the events in my head and could not help but feel that there was more to the story than I was being told. I decided to pay Sonia a visit in the dungeons to get to the bottom of things.When I reached her cell, I was taken aback by what I saw. Sonia was scared and weak, a far cry from the strong and confident woman I had known. I sat down across from her, and asked her what had
SONIA'S POVThe news of Khalan’s miscarriage brought me great joy. I was originally mad that my plan of poisoning and killing Khalan had not worked when I heard and even saw for myself that she was in fact still alive. I had been so disturbed and worried about the pack finding out about my failed mission. In the past weeks I had lived in worry and also with caution in case Eric found out about the poisoning or at the very least, if Khalan suspects that I had anything to do with the murder attempt. I went out to meet up with the other omegas and from them I heard about Khalan’s miscarriage. They were all talking about it with some sadness in their voices but I listen intently to know what had happened. When I heard that the baby had not survived, I struggled to hide and keep my excitement to myself before the others noticed it and began any suspicion. To try hiding my guilt and act as if I was as worried as they were, I drew close to where they were discussing to try to act up.“So the
Sonia's POVHow can Eric punish me? In front of everyone at that? I thought to myself as I paced around the room.It was really embarrassing seeing others walk by me and stare at me like I was a decoration.It was okay for him to punish other dressers but to punish me, with the way I feel for him and also with what we share together, it was really annoying.He might not think of me the way I do since the bitch was here but I'm sure he also feels the same way I do.I stared down at my hand as it shone red. It was already getting blisters and it hurt if I touch it."This was all Khalan's fault. If she wasn't here and if she hadn't seduce him, he wouldn't have bothered punishing me alongside those stupid girls."I tried to use my hands to push the door open as I always do but it hurt so bad that I can barely touch the door."Darn it," I muttered softly as I walked back to the bed. Eric had no idea that the punishment he gave me did not just hurt me physically but it also hurt me emotiona
Eric's PovMy joy knew no bounds as I paced to and fro in my chambers, the memories of me kissing Khalan followed my brain, I couldn't help but blush at it, I subconsciously began to fiddle with my clothes and grinned widely, a knock on the door brought me back to reality."My lord, your wine." A maid yelled from the other side of the door.I smiled to myself, I needed to drink some wine to celebrate my dear, it made me happy and joyous but I was suspicious, no maids were allowed in my chambers save for male, why was she here?"Give it to the guards, you may leave." I ordered.I heard the shuffling of feet and then she was gone, another knock interrupted my thoughts and someone came in, I lifted yo my head to see Milan; on of my guards, he bowed and carefully dropped her tray if wine on the table and left, I stood up and took a sip out of it, it was delicious and reminded me of Khalan's lips.I could almost feel the taste of her lips on me, it was heavenly and though it was brief, I d
HARDIN'S POV I dashed through the forest, dry leaves crunching beneath my feet as the wind howled a mournful tune, as if warning me of an impending doom, but this only made me run faster, numb to the pain I had felt during the fight. Torns tore at my skin, with tree branches slapping my face as I raced between them, half blind.Nothing was working in my favor. The moonlight had been out before, but now that I was trying to run for my life, it hid behind the dark clouds, and made it even harder for me to run.How could I have been so foolish? How could I have let my guard down? I had been so annoyed at the fact that I didn't succeed in my plan to kill Eric that I didn't check my surroundings, and opened myself to the attack.Although all the men I had attacked were laying lifeless where we had battled, it didn't make me feel safe. For all I knew, there could be more men lurking around and waiting to attack me. Due to the injuries I had sustained, my senses weren't as sharp as before,
KHALAN'S POVI watched Nyall rush out of the dungeon. My muscles screamed and my bones jerked as I cracked an aching neck and fingers. I felt so tired from the day I had very little energy left and found it easier to focus on that exhaustion as I made for my bed, my soles screaming with each step I took closer to my bed.It had barely been a minute since I fell asleep when there settled in my chest a feeling of unease, like something dark was looming over me. I tried to wake up but couldn't move, almost like my hands were held by invisible chains to the bed and my legs were being held down by a pair of arms. My heart raced with each attempt I made at freeing myself and jumping awake, every effort seemed wasted and the more I struggled, the tighter the bounds and the further I was pulled from reality. The wind made matters worst with each sweep of dust and I was certain I was going to have a heart attack when a familiar face appeared before me. My shoulders slacked seeing that hair. Hi
Khalan's PovIt was so shocking to me to realize that Hardin wanted to harm me. I wasn't too sure why he was so eager to do that to me, because he had always seem to be very good and friendly towards me.Thoughts of that dream go me so scared as hot drips of sweat flew down my Spain. I wasn't save at all,if that was the case. There was only one way to know why Hardin wanted me died by all means and that was for me to go over to the pack and ask Eric about it . It was very possible that he would be able to provide me with the answers I seeked.I got up immediately from where I had been laying down and quickly got the hot sweats cleaned off with my palms. As I tried making my move out I could only realize how Shakey my legs were. I managed to put myself together as I stormed my way to the pack. The dream kept coming back as I took to the road down to the pack. How intense my struggle was, the face he gave ,how mean he was and how determined he was to hurt me. It all kept coming back
ERIC'S POVAs the days went by and the chase for Hardin intensified, my own depression began to kick in and even worsened with every cunning attempt of Hardin’s mischievous deeds, and I found myself unable to shake off the feeling of loss and sadness. I started to distance himself from everyone, including Khalan, and spent most of my time alone, in my wolf form. I had been frustrated by Hardin and forced to dive into feelings I had fought back with all my remaining alpha strength.My pack noticed this change in my behavior and became worried, they tried to intervene but I refused to listen or talk to anyone. My beta, Nyall sensing the seriousness of the situation, called for a pack meeting. In the meeting, Nyall explained the importance of coming together during times of hardship and encouraged me to open up and share my feelings with the pack.I reluctantly agreed and during the meeting, I spoke about the pain I was feeling and how I was struggling to come to terms with the loss of t
KHALAN'S POVAfter a nudging persistence from Eric and the guards, I finally agreed to go with Eric back to his chambers. At first I had agreed to leave the dungeon but not to go back to his chambers but he insisted and even threatened to make his chambers my new prison if I refused to go back with him. Seeing that I had no choice at all, I obliged and went with him. He was glad I did. When I stumbled upon Eric’s chambers again, I finally felt safe and secure without the feeling of burdening Eric. He took me under his protection and we stayed together in his chambers for the next few days.At first, everything seemed fine, I started to glow with my skin popping and radiating. But as the days passed, I started to notice stranger changes happening to my body. My skin felt hot and I began to feel pains in my abdomen. Eric made sure that I was satisfied and happy.One night, as Eric sat by my side, I confided in him about what I was feeling. “Eric, I don’t know what’s happening to me. I f