JOHANNA.Four days later!I walked gracefully into the hall chamber where all the Clan officials were gathered, in addition to Nina and Alpha Roger. Since I had assured them that I would prove my innocence, it was better that they all assemble and watch me present my proof.“Long live, the Supreme Heiress!!!”They all echoed, bowing as I walked to my seat. I met King Ramsey's gaze, and he gave a slight nod, after which I got seated.Nina was standing opposite me. Her facial expressions could tell that her heart was throbbing. The reason for the gathering was still untold, so she must be scared that I conspired against her.When the hall became silent, King Ramsey was ready to speak. At my side stood Evelyn, whom Beta Sam had taken permission to stalk. I didn't bother to know the reason he made that statement. All that clouded my mind was this day—the day I would clear my name and be able to handle my father's situation.“Today, my first rank consort and the Supreme Lycan Princess wil
JOHANNA.After an agreement was reached because of Nina, the gathering came to an end. We all exited the hall, back to our various rooms, but I looked at Nina from the back as she walked until she entered her room.“My Princess, I'm happy that you finally cleared your name. Now, you will have to focus on conceiving the child safely.” Evelyn said to me as we strolled back to my room. “What are you staring at?”I held her to a halt. “Go to the room alone. I will join you later….”Before she could try to hold me back or utter a word, I was already standing at Nina's doorpost. I glanced at her to keep going, and she lowered her head, passing me and entering my room. I didn't need to knock since I wanted to check on something. I held the door handle and pushed the door open to find her undressing.“Your Grace!!!” her servants shifted to the side.My eyes were fixated on her belly. I wanted to check if she added something to make her belly grow that way, but I was wrong. Her belly was truly
NINA.My chief maid, Aliya, hurried towards me and bowed. I was startled because she seemed like someone who had just seen a ghost. “What is the matter?” I dropped the glass of water I was holding and sat on the bed. I just hate being disturbed when I'm pondering over an important matter. I just escaped a lion's den and am trying to come up with a way I would save my ass completely. As it stands, my life lies in my hands. King Ramsey has been using me while pretending to be caring. He and Anna had a lot in store for me, but I easily escaped their wrath.If I'm not careful enough, I will end up in the abyss like they wish. I need to come up with an idea that can make Anna be filled with disappointments. I want her to feel used just like I feel now.“Your physician is here—” the maid announced to me.My brows knitted. “Physician? I didn't send for her. What is she here to do?”Aliya lifted her head. “I'm also baffled. Should I bring her in?”I gave a single nod. What would my physician
JOHANNA.The presence of Nina in my room interrupted my thoughts. My mind was clouded by the death of my father as people thought. I was still expecting to get a call or message from my father's consort or any of the officials of my clan to return because of my father's demise and the fact that his throne wouldn't be empty.I wanted to go back myself, but King Ramsey was against it. He insisted that we have to buy some time for my father to recuperate while waiting to get a call.The moment Nina vacated my room, Evelyn twitched in and went to her knees. I had told her to keep an eye on the doctor, who was said to leave the palace without giving me a word about what we discussed.“I got different news while trying to meet up with seeing the doctor,” she uttered, and I ordered her to sit before she continued. “Aliya, Nina's maid is on a mission. I wonder what Nina is doing with knowing how many pregnant women are in the clan.”“Pregnant women?” My nose wrinkled. “Does she want to take c
NINA.A few hours after I left Anna's room, I decided to leave my room and take a walk around the palace. As I reached the King's doorpost, I approached closer, intending to knock, but a masculine voice from behind startled me. “The King isn't around….” he said.I turned to see Beta Sam standing a few feet away from me.“Is it an urgent matter? He had left with the Supreme Princess, and I'm uncertain when they would return since they needed to have some fun.” he continued.My chest tightened. I wasn't hallucinating when I thought the King had used me while claiming to be rude to Anna. He stayed with me during that period because he aimed to get rid of the charm I used to fake the mate bond….and now that he succeeded, I am back to nothing to him.I sniffled and looked up to Beta Sam. “I only wanted to greet him—nothing much.” I bowed to him and hastened my steps down the stairs. He isn't a cheerful type. I think this is the first time we have talked to each other since I came into the
JOHANNA.“Zip it up!” I said to Evelyn, who was busy humming behind me. She came forth and zipped the gown, and then I walked to the mirror to take a better look at myself. “How does it look on me?” I asked no one in particular.King Ramsey had gotten the gown for me. They were about five in number, all beautiful with different designs. “It looks awesome on you. Is that from the package the King got from you?” Evelyn giggled. She was fond of that whenever it had to do with King Ramsey. In the start, I felt irritated when she acted that way, but recently, I can't find myself being that way again.I turned to her. “Do you want to blabber? That's what you are always good at—it didn't skip my mind.”She scoffed and stepped back a bit. “If I was the King, I'd have you crushed raw under me…”“Say that again, and I'll have you thrown into the cell….” I warned her, getting rid of all the smiles on my face. “I hope you will get married soon and get crushed that way.”She crossed her hands bac
JOHANNA.King Ramsey came forward to me and handed me the paper. I exhaled a hot breath and went through it. “How—” I rubbed my eyes. “I mean…..” My father tapped me, signaling that I would show him the paper.I looked at the King, and he gave a single nod. I had to give my father the paper. He scoffed, saw the name written on it, and gave it back to me. “I am not shocked. I perceived it a long time ago,” he muttered and winked at me, grinning.I squatted before him. “Dad, is that why you didn't say anything when I complained of not being able to bond with her son's wolf? You knew all along that she had a motive, yet you let her stay under that roof?" I shook my head. “Why would you take such a risk? What if you had died?”King Ramsey patted my shoulder gently, and I came back to my senses. I wasn't supposed to yell at him.“So, what do you have to say about his son? That child doesn't belong to you. I can attest to that.” I said to him, and he furrowed his brow. “Do you know who the
JOHANNA.Evelyn dragged the little box that contained all the essential belongings that I would need within the few days I would spend in my father's palace. King Ramsey had suggested that I stay back there in replace of my father until he returns, and I agreed to it.While staying there, I would make sure to come to the end of my father's consort and her son as well. I will see to it that I also find out the culprit behind the death of my mother and my disappearance after birth.We had agreed that King Ramsey would always visit during the weekend, and his Beta would always be around to help me sort out some things if needed.“Nina would be happy that I'm leaving—” my lips pulled upwards. “She would better work hard until I return. Her parents will be indoors until she conceives.” I faced the door to see Beta Sam staring at Evelyn like it was the first time they were meeting each other.Evelyn couldn't look back at him. Although it was disrespectful, a glance could do.“That isn't lov