Eric POVI couldn't move for a moment. It felt like my brain was temporarily shut down.Who the fuck did this? I could feel anger seep into me. I was filled with anger as I took large strides toward her.When I was close enough, her eyes were closed and it looked like she had lost consciousness.Her hair was glued together, with soaked Flour and eggs. Who the fuck did this to her?Ok, maybe I shouldn't be asking that question when I know who it could be. The ropes were hard around her and we're already bringing out her blood. The flesh was unable to heal because the damage that was caused was still there. I brought out my claws, angrily and tore the ropes into pieces.Kahlan fell into my embrace and I could scent different things on her. Yet, I scooped her into my arms and started towards my room. Some maids hurried out of a room close by. On seeing me, they moved backward and bowed.I didn't say anything and continued toward my room. I need to take care of Kahlan first. I didn't e
Kahlan POV Suddenly, I'm awake. I felt a bit lighter. Though, it looked like I could scent everything around me, from the bed to the steak on the table.My eyes flew open suddenly, as my stomach rumbled. I felt so hungry.I pulled the blanket away from my body and my eyes went toward the food on the table. I rushed forward and it was indeed steak.I was a bit skeptical, as I discovered that my sense of smell wasn't like this. Well, it could be because I'm so hungry.Happily, I delved into the food hungrily as if there was someone close by that was going to take it away from me.Almost halfway, I realized something I hadn't initially. When I was coming over to the table from the bed, it looked as though I was a bit faster.It couldn't have been anything, right? Because I'm not really thinking well.Wait a moment! Where am I?My eyes went wide with shock as the question settled in. The steak was almost over now, though I still felt hungry, it was manageable.Why does it look like somet
Eric POVI regarded her for a moment, the way she contoured her face. She looked so cute but it won't make me forget what I plan on doing with Charlotte, Naomi, and the rest of the elders."What? What?" She demanded, with express that showed she was confusedI didn't have to tell her before she would know. She's just not paying attention to the changes. She should be the one to know she's pregnant. Meanwhile, there's a lot to do already.Kahlan is going to return to her room because I won't let her give birth in a dungeon. My son will know nothing of such."Because it's the right thing to do now. I will not give anyone the space to use you anyhow and I'm serious about it," I muttered thickly. I really want her to believe me.I desperately wanted her to believe that I would not hurt a hair of hers, and talk more about hurting her parents. Maybe if I continued to show her, she would see through the lies that my brother has created.Meanwhile, I need to settle matters with my brother and
Kahlan POV I was still shocked to say a word. I mean I don’t even know what is happening. It looked like I was dreaming until I decided to sleep and I woke up in bed again. I’ve been trying to wake up from the nightmare.Why would Eric make such a decision? Why would he want me to move to a room instead of the dungeon? There must be something wrong somewhere but what can that be?The fact that I’m unable to find out what that thing is makes me feel very frustrated.That aside, I keep scenting things so well. I can’t believe my sense of smell is getting so good.“You look happy,” a familiar, yet strange voice reached my ears suddenly. It was followed by this strange scent as well.I turned to look at Hardin. The scent that followed him was not the one I was used to scenting. There was a huge mixture and it looked like I had only been scenting the smaller part, the biggest part made me feel very powerful.I don’t want to admit it but I’m feeling strange this morning.“What are you doin
Sonia POVI watched the maid walk out, to look back at the two ladies staring right at me as if I were a monster. Maybe I am."What? Aren't we supposed to go to the Alpha's room right now? He's back and would need a change of clothes, " the one I like calling Bet said suddenly.These two have names but I prefer calling them by their nicknames.I snarled. "You wouldn't dare! I'm the only one going in now."" But_," Kim started. " According to the rule, we're supposed to serve Alpha together today. It isn't our day off."" But I'm going to make it one!" I said quickly while drawing out my claws and fangs. I don't care if I have to resort to violence to pass my message. The two ladies adjusted backward in fear. There is no match for me anyways. "Are you sure about this, Sonia?" Bet inquired.I pulled in my fangs and smiled at them. " As long as you don't interrupt me, I'm fine. You all should use that opportunity to rest, you've been working too hard recently."The two looked at themse
Eric POVI looked at myself in the mirror and a smile appeared on my face. I love the way I look. Nyall should already be waiting for me outside because I can't wait anymore.A soft knock sounded on my door and Nyall walked inside before I could say a word.I turned around and realized he brought me the two maids that I have permitted to stay with Kahlan all the time. "Here, I've gathered the others at the ground but I think these maids will have something to tell you," Nyall explained.I nodded once and took two heavy strides closer. "Raise your heads," I ordered.The maids shivered but they complied."Tell me the reason why you left Kahlan when I clearly told you otherwise?" My voice was hard intentionally. I wanted to scare them. Well, it's how I've been doing all these years and people keep thinking I'm a hard Alpha.The maids fell to the floor. "We are so sorry!" They chorused at the same time." It wasn't our intention to leave her," one of them started. " Some men came to get
Eric POVI was too shocked to speak for a moment. Wait a minute, now I was getting the real picture. This was something I have never expected. I mean I had always loved Hardin but it looked like he had always hated me because he believed that I would be the next Alpha the moment I was born.Philip was indeed Naomi's best friend and he died a few weeks after I started dating Naomi. So, Hardin killed Philip and framed it on me? Just like he framed the death of our father. Hardin has always been framing me but I didn't even know about it."Why didn't you tell me all this?""Well, you wouldn't ask. Instead, you avoided me for weeks before I found my mate. It seemed like you didn't want to have anything to do with me again," she explained.I swallowed harder, as I felt a pang of regret. I've been having this feeling recently and wondered if it was ever going to stop. Yes, she was right. I refused to see her after the incident. I shut her totally out of my life.In fact, that day I had to
Eric POVI smiled at her and released Ann's hand. "You didn't think I'm a fool, right?" I took a step closer to her to fill the space between us. " How do I know then that you didn't lie about what Hardin told you?"Naomi shook her head briefly. I didn't lie about that. I'm serious!"I shook my head as well. " Well, I don't believe you. If you could lie so much against your maid, I wonder what else you can do. And you are going to be punished for laying your hand on Kahlan."" For that maid?" She remarked.I howled in her face. " I don't want to touch you but call her that again and I will deal with ours, Naomi. That person you call a maid is my mate! My luna!" I expressed. " And I will kill anyone that does a thing to harm her. I'm just overlooking all things because of how we are but I'm going to hunt down everyone that tries to harm her and I'm going to kill every one of them!" I yelled and stepped back. " So, pack your bags and leave before I change my mind."Naomi frowned as she
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