Kahlan POVAfter some minutes that Hardin had left, I couldn't stop thinking. All that Hardin had explained to me kept replaying itself in my head.I don't regret what happened to him. In fact, I desperately want him to die. Even though I knew how much it would affect me. But if someone could be so wicked, why doesn't he die?The only regret I had was sleeping with him without confirming things.I don't know why that had to happen to me. Why did the moon goddess do this evil to me?Why? Why can't Mathias have appeared earlier? Why did it have to be now?The breeze murmured in my ears as if answering my questions. The air around me felt chilly and I wrapped my arms around myself.The tears left my eyes and I let it be. I don't even know what would happen to me now. What would Eric do to me when he wakes up?Would he kill me? Well, that would be better. I'm so tired of all this. I closed my sticky eyes..I opened my eyes slowly and realized I was on the cold floor. I must have slept of
Kahlan POV I couldn't stop the tears from coming down my face. I felt miserable and stupid and had all sorts of bad feelings in the world. I couldn't see clearly as I was being dragged away. The only thing I could do was scream and shout out to my uncle I wish he could wake up at that moment. I felt like I would stop beating. Why is this happening to me? Why must people around me die? And why must Eric do this kind of evil thing to me? I tried to jerk off the men again but they held me firmly this time around until we got to the front of the Alpha's room. Wait a moment, is Eric awake? Was Hardin really telling the truth? One of the maids walked inside, perhaps to inform Eric that we were in front of his room. I was still crying but not like before. I could see now and even though I was unable to wipe it off, it was greying dried off on my face. The maid walked out again, "you can enter," she passed out the information. I tried to struggle again. I don't want to enter, I don
Kahlan POVHe rubbed his forehead for a moment and turned around, as if in deep thought. Then, he turned towards me again."And you believed him?" He asked, with eyes gone wide.I regarded him for a moment. "Is he not your brother?"He huffed and observed me for another moment. " Are you kidding me? You believe my brother but you don't believe me?"I looked away. " Your family is indeed full of mystery but you've lied to me once, I can't trust you again. I know you killed my uncle because you heard about it all. And you intentionally took the wolfsbane because you wanted to impress me," I pointed an accusing finger at him." What?" He exclaimed. " And Hardin told you all this?"I shook my head briefly. " I don't need Hardin to tell me it was you that killed my uncle. My father's heart was ripped out, the same as what had happened to my uncle. It was undoubtedly you!"Eric sighed. " I told you severally, Kahlan. I didn't kill your father. I didn't kill your pack," he stressed.I regard
Kahlan POVI blinked once, then twice. Actually, shock kept me motionless and speechless for a moment as I regarded Eric.It doesn't even make any sense, does it?Eric smiled softly. "Oh, it turned out that he didn't tell you that. He fed you with lies, Kahlan."" What!" I spoke eventually. " A shapeshifter?"I had the instant feeling of Dejavu. Sonia was also a shapeshifter and she was mean to me. Wait, why am I comparing? I didn't kill anyone but Eric killed my pack. There's a difference."Hardin is a shapeshifter, just as your stepsister is," he revealed.I blinked again. "How did you know that?"Eric sighed as if fed up. "Did you think I wouldn't know such mere things? I know you are a werewolf but your sister is a shapeshifter. This was why I was happy because I wouldn't have to worry about my son being a shapeshifter," he hesitated. " My father married his first mate but she gave him a shapeshifter as a son. So, he married my mother. This was how everything started."My father a
Kahlan POV "I'm going to reject you, Eric!" I repeated in a thick voice. My anger was boiling in me. I felt my body vibrate so hard that it felt like something bad might happen to me soon. No! All I ever wanted at this moment is to kill Eric or to kill myself. Or both! "You wouldn't dare, Kahlan!" Eric muttered in a thick voice. " You wouldn't even dare to kill yourself! I will save you no matter what. You will eventually ask me. You will eventually want a taste of my cock and you will come back to beg for it." " You are insane, Eric!" I snapped. " You are insane if you think all this would happen!" Even though, it's exactly what I want but I don't have the luxury of time to adhere to what my feelings want. He took two heavy steps towards me and slowly tilted my head. I struggled with him but his hand was firmly holding my head in place. "The more you struggle with me, the more pathetic you will get. Like I've said Kahlan, you will be mine eventually. You don't have a choice."
Eric povI watched her walk out, in anger. I was angry at everything, especially at Kahlan. I mean why won't she believe me after all the explanations I've made to her?How could she even believe my lying brother and not me?“So, is this going to be a force?” Nyall asked. He was very angry as well but he would never support the elders on the terms that Kahlan should be forced.I don't want it to. As strict and stubborn as I am, I don't like forcing people.I shook my head briefly. “I'm not going to force or rape her, you do know it's against my ethic. I just used those words to scare her into surrendering and I'm going to do more of it if she doesn't succumb soon,” I explained.Nyall sighed. “I'm worried.”I nodded briefly. “This is all Hardin's fault. I wish I could speak to him at this moment.”But wait a minute, how could Kahlan's uncle be killed just the night that I was sickened in bed? And how come it was the same way that Kahlan’s parents were killed?Was I right? Was it truly
Sonia POVI stared up at Michelle for a moment as she continued to give places to the maid. I've been working harder to get a job as the Alpha's dresser.I mean aside from the fact that I get to be with Eric, my allowance would increase. I would even get a separate room.Damn, it's all I ever want. I'm so tired of sharing a room with these bitches and stinking maids. I can't wait to get to the top.And for Kahlan, I'm not at all worried about her. I hate her in the first place anyways. I don't care if she gets killed as long as she stays out of my way.I'm going to have Eric no matter what. I'm not bothered about his crimes or the fact that he might have been the one to kill my family. I'm getting revenge but not until I get the power. This is why I say Kahlan is very stupid. How could she directly fight with Eric? Eric is very strong, a big Lycan Alpha at that. Does she think she can defeat him? No wonder she's getting locked up. I don't pity her, I just don't want her to meddle in
Kahlan POV The dungeon is as cold as I've heard. It's very cold and very dark but it's the least of my problem at this moment. My mind is in a whirling confusion. I don't even know who to believe. Am I supposed to believe Eric? Or Hardin despite all I found out about him? Or Mathias? Why shouldn't I believe Mathias? I mean there's no way why he would want to stop me from mating Eric. He wouldn't have a hidden motive. I felt the tears slip out of my eyes again. I felt helpless. There's nothing I can do anyways or is there? Eric will stop at nothing to have an heir. Though I plan to prevent that, it just seems so difficult and painful for me. I don't even know what I'm supposed to do now. I felt a slight poke at my arm, accompanied by this weird scent. I jerked out of my thoughts and looked up. My eyes went wide with shock at who I was looking at. I wasn't really expecting him, I think it's the reason why I'm so shocked because Hardin has appeared this way before. "Are you crying
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