JOHANNA.In my room, I stood immobile, staring at the floor. “Nina isn't in her room, then where is she by this time of the night?” I pondered. Turning to the maid at my left, she lowered her head. “Did you see her leaving?”She shook her head. “We didn't leave the room….” she responded, and I sighed.Evelyn wasn't back, and she would be the only one who could tell what was going on. At times, I wonder if she has four eyes and four ears that she gets what's going on so quickly.“I will wait for her return to know who the lady was.” I walked to my bed and sat on it, taking the pillow and placing it on my thighs. To think of it, what would make her leave at this time of the night? And she wasn't cautious. Does she think no one would get to see her?The door burst open, bringing me out of my thoughts. I faced the door to see Evelyn walk towards me. She squatted down, panting. It seemed like she had a long run, which meant that the lady went to a far distance.I wiped her forehead with my
KING RAMSEY.“Sam! Step on it!!” I ordered my Beta, and he increased the speed of the car. We were heading to meet the Clan's Priestess so I could get some solutions from her. As we reached, the car was parked in her compound, and we alighted.She bowed the moment she sighted us, and I hurried towards her, walking into her building, and she followed immediately. This wasn't the time to show some courtesy. I wasn't in the mood to respond to any greetings.I took a seat before she could offer me one, and my jaw tightened. “What brought His Majesty to my domain today?” she inquired, taking a seat before me and my Beta too.I licked my lips. “Uhmmm, I came to seek a solution.”“What is it that's bothering the King?” her face twisted.“Is there a charm to ruin a fake mate bond? Nina, my consort claims to be my mate, and I feel the mate bond and inhale the mating scent……but my wolf doesn't respond to the bond." I explained to her.She nodded slowly, her eyes narrowed. “What about the Supr
NINA.The sun was setting, and one thing made my heart skip each time I recall it. The medicine that the witch doctor had given me which I was to inject on my butt twice a day for a month and then once a week until nine eight months elapsed.I lay on the bed, gripping the pillow with tears already streaming down my eyes. Aliya, my chief maid, came to the bed where I lay and massaged my foot. “Can you stand it until a month elapses, My Lady?”A nod. Why won't I when I need this? I have to endure the pain that came with the injection to be able to triumph in this battle or I will be the loser here.“Your mother sent a letter. When we are done, you can go through it.” Aliya announced and took the syringe on the table. “I will inject you now. Please, do hold your screams with the pillow. Remember, no one is supposed to know about this.” I nodded, sniffling. “Let's do it at once—”As I shut my eyes, holding the pillow to my mouth, I felt the needle piercing into my skin. If the pillow was
JOHANNA.Evelyn got me some chips and I was eating them slowly while scrolling through my cell phone. I had written a letter to my father in response to the one he sent. I find it odd that he was behaving that way—less concerned with my safety.If this was why he was eager to have me back to him then I will have to disappoint him. That throne isn't my priority…..so I won't love what I'm supposed to hate because I was the Supreme Heiress.I threw up the chips and got them into my mouth, smiling to myself. “I smell the King—” I mumbled, inhaling every bit of his scent. It was the first time relishing his scent and my wolf whimpered to it as well. “What is he here to do?” my brows furrowed.“The Lycan King is here….” came an announcement from the doorpost.The door opened and he walked in. His facial expression made it difficult to tell if he was happy or not.I crossed my legs, having the little plate that bore the chips on them. “What are you here for?” my voice sounded cold, and he wo
JOHANNA.Minutes later, Evelyn came into the room and called me up. I wonder when they will learn when I need no disturbance. I was battling with my thoughts, trying to get an alternative on how I would get rid of King Ramsey from my life entirely when Evelyn interrupted me.I sat up and faced her. I would just send her to the afterlife if looks could kill. “I would double your salary when you quit being a thorn to me….”She chuckled. “And you know it won't be easy as I'm doing my job. But you would increase my salary at the appropriate time.” she stretched her lips after taking a pause and then came a bit closer. “I was expecting you to take action towards what the King just told you.”“What do you expect me to do? He would order my meals and that's the most important part of it. Isn't it?" I gestured, eyes widened.She nodded. “It is! But, don't you think everything isn't right?”“You just told me to forget about the King and whatever he's up to…..” I snapped at her.She licked her
JOHANNA.“It's twenty-four hours already, yet you are still fuming, Your Highness—” I lifted my head to see Evelyn standing before me with her arms resting on her belly. She doesn't understand how I feel, and neither do I. I've tried several times to get rid of the anger in me…to believe that I have nothing to do with King Ramsey any longer, but I can't find myself doing that.A gulp. I put down the leg on which I'd been resting my arm. “I don't love him any longer. I'm just bothered about why he had to cooperate with my enemy—one we both suspect is behind all the schemes. Don't you think it's….”“You shouldn't mind. Your aim should be to be safe until you conceive and take the throne for your child. Whether the King chooses your sister over you or not….it shouldn't haunt you.” Evelyn cut me short.I licked my lips and nodded. That's just it. I have to hate him—because I claim not to love him, but I feel jealous…so jealous. “Alright! That's by the way.” I faced Evelyn, looking at her
JOHANNA.The whole building, both interior and exterior, were searched, yet the assistant chef was nowhere to be found. Blood drained on my face. My eyes narrowed as I stared back at my foster mother, who seemed to have gotten rid of the fear in her. “Where is she?” I inquired, slamming my right fist on my left palm. “Bring her out, and I will decrease the punishment.”My foster father glanced at her. “Do you know her? Then spare yourself all these….”I passed the centre table and squatted before her, my gaze affixed on her face. “I won't beg you to bring her out, but remember that I no longer see you as my mother and would throw you to the abyss like it's done to the rogues….so you would better save yourself this mess.”“Like I said earlier, I've not seen that face before.”“Then somebody must have impersonated you, right?” I stood on my feet. “Alright, let's see who will succumb soon.” I walked away from her and took my hand fan. “They must be under house arrest with little or no fo
JOHANNA.After listening to the laments of King Ramsey. To me, it was a lament—but I could sense that he had already given up on his throne, believing that I wouldn't take his side.Of course! I will take the side of a man who is now closer to my foster sister. I wanted him to lose everything—but not now. If he is dethroned, my father would instate Roger as the Lycan King of this Clan, and I will be the loser.If he ever takes that throne, I won't be able to find out everything that I need to know, and I'm sure that was his plan—to be the King and claim me.I stood before the mirror, dressing my hair while Evelyn and the other maids were all getting my belongings together.“How long will we spend in the supreme palace, Your Highness?” Evelyn pulled me outta my thoughts.I sighed and gave her a quick look. “Not sure for now. I will resolve everything with my father before we return here again.”“The Supreme King isn't aware of your return. Wont it be better to let him know?”I shook my