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
JOHANNA.After four hours of sleep, I felt light again. The dream had stopped bothering me, and I was now focused on the reason I returned to my clan. I was undressing, loosening my hair and the jewelry that I slept off with.“Supreme King's Consort!!!” came an announcement from the door.She wasn't at the gathering. Why then is she coming in here? I dropped the bangle on the table. “Come in!!” I responded, and she was led in instantly. “You weren't present in the hall chamber. I think that's an offense since it has to do with the throne and my father's death….” I turned to face her.She lowered her head. “Forgive me! I caught a cold and had fallen asleep at that time….”Really? I scoffed and sat down. “What brings you here?”“It's about the death of the Supreme King. These days, I have tried to look into his death, and that's how I caught a cold. I can't believe he just died that way.” she sniffled, tears welling in her eyes. Some people are just good at acting and should go for it.
JOHANNA.After Gillian left the room, I set out as well to walk around the clan as I had decided. Evelyn and the other maids came with me. I also had to take some of the guards sent to me by my father.When I climbed down from the veranda, I saw Alpha Roger coming into the palace. “This is when his senses told him to see me privately. He must think that we are some kind of buddy and that I will always take his side—or maybe that everything is set for him already.” I halted as he approached closer and bowed.“My Princess!!!” he grinned. “It's been a while since we saw each other.”I nodded. “Yeah! What brought you to the palace?” I folded my arms to be comfortable.“Uhmmm, I came to have some words with you.”“Words? What happened to inform me face-to-face that my father was dead? You didn't even show up for once, at least to console me there. I wonder what you think you're doing….” I let out a resounding hiss and wanted to walk past him, but he obstructed my way. “Roger!!”He chuckled
KING RAMSEY.I missed Johanna—everything about her….the way she scolds and avoids me. If only days could run fast so I would see her again. I feel so ashamed going to see her in the Grimming Manes Clan. I'm sure the clan members all know what transpired between us and would use it against me if I stepped foot there.The Gammas of her Clan might not even let me in regardless of my title unless she or her father orders them to let go.It's been weeks since I visited my mother in the hospital. From the day I enslaved Johanna, I felt a bit occupied that I didn't get the chance again. I put on my polo shirt and then took the comb to brush my hair.If I don't go there today, I'm not sure when I will have the extra chance to do so. However, I had hired a private nurse to look after her and make sure her vital signs were okay for someone in a coma.I picked up my car key and twitched out of the room. Beta Sam won't be with me as he has other things to get done with, and eventually, Anna might