[Layla’s POV]“You asked to see me in the middle of a meeting. Is everything okay?” Xavier inquired.I didn’t wait for him to finish speaking when I reached out to him and wrapped my arms around his neck, kissing him with intense desire. He kissed me back, responding with the same desire.Our tongues touched and we felt each other's blood as we both drank it like water... it was sweet, but it still left me feeling unsatisfied. He grabbed my thighs forcefully as I felt his hands move from mine and slide up to my crotch, he slowly started squeezing it as he moved his tongue into my mouth again.We made out for a while until our breathing became heavy; I could feel sweat drip from my forehead. He moved me on top of the bed, and we lay in each others arms as we held on to each other. Our hearts were beating rapidly as we felt ourselves getting aroused once more; he removed my underwear and took off his pants, placing a kiss on my neck.He lifted me up so that I would rest against the bed
[Xavier’s POV]Being in the Palace around her was getting too tiring, and I just needed somewhere else to be at that point. I needed to think things through and just see if I could go back to being my normal self which was happy before the whole child issue began.So, I raced on all fours, breezing through the woods without stopping till I got to my favourite spot back when I was little. No one could find me there, and it was a place I went to whenever I needed to be alone with my thoughts.I arrived there, and transformed back into my human form, then gasped for breath, relaxing a bit. It was a serene environment deep in the woods which I had come across about a decade and a half ago.The land was dry with no sign of life, save for a large tree which had been alive for decades, centuries even. I didn’t know how, but somehow, it wasn’t dead even though no one was looking after it, and I remember being fascinated by it the first time I ever came across this place when I had gotten lost
[Layla’s POV]The Alpha was yet to return, and seeing as he had left in such an upset state, I was feeling really unsettled.I was getting way too overbearing, and it sometimes did seem like I was taking advantage of the fact that he loved me even though that wasn't the case."Where do you think he must have gone to?" I asked Michaela who was brushing my long hair."I don't know, your highness. He probably went to just clear his head. You don't need to be worried. I am sure he is fine wherever he is," she responded.“Michaela, do you think I’m annoying?” I inquired, staring at my sad reflection in the mirror.“No, your highness. Don’t say that. You’re just acting exactly how most women would act,” she said.“Do you mean that, or are you just saying it to please me?” I inquired.“I mean every word of what I just said, your highness,” she replied.I heaved a deep sigh. “Still, I need to apologise to the Alpha, not so?” I asked.“Do what your heart tells you to,” she said, then placed th
[Xavier’s POV]I buttoned up my robe, and gave a satisfactory smile as I looked at my reflection in the mirror. A pup was going to be cleansed today after its birth a week ago. It was a ceremony we hosted for every new-born pup, and there were several events that were done on that special day. There was the naming of the pup, presenting it to the Moon Goddess in the temple, bathing of the pup by the Luna or any female elder or the wife of an elder, and so on.I hadn’t even bothered to inform Layla about the event because I was sure it would trigger her and she might start crying or something. It was for this reason I decided to go alone with Kyle and some of the other guards.“The Luna won’t be happy if she finds out there was a pup cleansing ceremony and you didn’t tell her,” Kyle said as soon as I stepped out.“I’m sure she will understand that I hid it from her for her own good,” I said, heading over to the room where Jeffrey had been placed.His aged father stood up to say his gre
[Xavier’s POV]I knocked repeatedly on her door with so much force and aggression, as I looked around carefully to ensure that I wasn’t seen by anyone.“Yeah, who’s there?” a sleepy Veronica asked as she unlocked the door and stepped outside, rubbing her eyes as she yawned.“Veronica, I need to speak with you,” I stated.“Speak to me about what?” she asked in a calm voice then opened her eyes wider to realise that it was me. “Alpha Xavier, what are you doing here?” she inquired.“I just really needed to speak to someone badly, and I know that even though I said that I hope to never see you again, you’re the only one that can truly understand me,” I explained.A smirk played around her lips. “I’m trying so hard to refrain myself from saying I told you so right now,” she said.“Well, you did tell me, so feel free to say it,” I told her.She looked at me for a while, then shook her head in the negative. “No, I won’t. Come on in. Luckily for you, my dad isn’t around,” she said, opening th
[Xavier’s POV]The next morning, I mumbled something inaudible as the rays from the sun hit my eyes. My lashes fluttered and I opened my eyes to a new day and yawned tiredly, rubbing my eyes with a blank expression to make out why I was in bed by that time when the sun was already fully out, and wondered if Layla was feeling better now.My arm felt stiff and I rolled over to the side to see her still sleeping with her head on my arm as she curled up to a ball. A smile crept up to my face and I made to remove the hair which was covering her face.Wait a minute! Layla’s hair wasn’t black. It was golden blonde, and it was straight, not wavy. The only person who matched the person lying next to me was... was... Oh no!I blinked my eyes rapidly and looked around the room. This wasn’t any room in the Palace. The pictures on the wall were different, same as the paintings, the curtains... everything, virtually everything.“This is a dream,” I muttered to myself. “This can’t be true,” I said,
[Layla’s POV]The sound of the knock came again and again as I slowly opened my eyes to a new day.My body ached and I felt sore all over as I yawned and rubbed my eyes tiredly. I had cried myself to sleep last night, and not once had the Alpha come to check up on me. He was tired of my tantrums, I got it.Gazing at my sad reflection in the small mirror next to my bed, I heaved a sigh. Perhaps, it was time I came to terms with the fact that happiness wasn’t in the list of ingredients I had been created with, and just stop focusing so greatly on having a child and being a burden to everyone around me who I could tell were already tired of my whining.Knock! Knock!“Who is there?” I asked in a faint voice.“It’s me, your highness,” Michaela responded.I was so torn apart that I couldn’t even figure out that she had been the one there.“Go away,” I said, closing my eyes as though I would rather fall into another deep slumber yet again.After the cleansing ceremony yesterday, I had just r
[Layla’s POV]For some reason, the Alpha had been super nice and caring towards me ever since that incident, not that he hadn’t always been caring, but there was just something different in the way he showed his care these days, but that wasn’t even what bothered me.What bothered me the most was the fact that he kept on apologising, and it had almost been three weeks since the incident occurred. I kept telling him it was okay, but he was sorry that he hadn’t come home that day. He kept saying he had made a grave mistake and that he was sorry, but I didn’t understand what he was so sorry for and I didn’t ask him about it.Things were going really great these days, and he was taking the childbirth thing really seriously and made sure I took all the drugs given to me by Jeffrey’s father. I didn’t want to say something or do anything that would ruin it. When he was ready, he would tell me what was eating him up so badly.“Greetings, love of my life,” I greeted him as I made my way to sit
[Author’s POV]After unlocking the door, Alpha Xavier stepped into the chamber. It was his father’s, and since he died, he had not for once entered inside for any reason whatsoever, mostly because he was ashamed to face him after being unable to find out the person who had caused his untimely death.Everything looked the same, except that dust now made it almost impossible to breathe while in there. He reminisced about a whole lot of things as he ran his eyes over all his possessions which still remained in the chamber. He should have moved in there, but he hadn’t had the heart to.Alpha Xavier took a long look at the picture frame hanging on the wall. It was of him and his father the very day he had transformed for the first time. His father looked so proud of him, and he had been extremely happy because he made his father proud.He drew out the seat next to the table, and sat there staring into the mirror and seeing his father’s reflection staring back at him. His bows and arrows hu
“Almost a year ago, I overheard a conversation between my late uncle and the former Beta here. My uncle had found out that he had been stealing and coveting the people’s wealth, precious stones and our natural resources. Before his trip to the Dark Moon Pack, he said that if the Beta doesn’t relinquish all that he had stolen and make a public apology, as well as step down from his position, he was going to expose him in the most disgraceful manner when he came back, unknown to me that the Beta was aware that I had been eavesdropping on their conversation.“He then called me privately and twisted my mind by telling me he would make me the next Alpha King if only I kept quiet. I was stupid and greedy, so I agreed, not knowing that the price for my silence was my uncle’s life. When he died, I confronted him but he manipulated me into keeping quiet and doing all other dirty jobs for him. I stand here today to apologise for all that I did, ranging from not exposing the truth earlier on, bu
[Xavier’s POV]“Your... your highness, it is not what you think,” Veronica said, falling on her knees as she shook her head in negativity.The whole world had seen her shame.“It is exactly what I think it is, you good-for-nothing deceiver. I should have known better than to trust you. You were never pregnant after all,” I roared at her angrily.“I’m sorry. I never meant to do something like this. It was my father that...”“May the goddess strike you down if my name comes out of your miserable mouth again,” her father said, as he stood up and marched to where we were, which brought about more surprised looks from the audience.“Dad!” she exclaimed, as though she had been betrayed.“Veronica!” he yelled back. “All this is your fault, and you know it. If only you had slept with him like I commanded you to, you would have truly gotten pregnant for him since you were in your fertility period, but instead, you chickened out and I had to come up with another solution,” he revealed.“Wait. H
[Layla’s POV]I clipped the diamond earrings to my ears and stared at my reflection in the mirror. I looked really elegant, dressed in a long white dress which shone with precious stones that had been affixed onto it, with silver heels embracing my feet.I rubbed my wedding band with a smile on my face as I stood up, then began to walk out of the bedroom. Michaela, who had been trying to finish up her fries looked up, and her mouth was instantly agape as soon as she saw me.“You look so beautiful, your highness,” she said, not hiding the admiration she had for me.“Thank you, Michaela. I should look beautiful, don’t you think? Today is the day that all my enemies will be brought to their knees,” I said, then gave a small chuckle.“Yes, your highness. I am so glad this is finally drawing to an end, and you and the Alpha can be happy forever without anyone ruining your joy,” she stated.I gave a small smile. “You’re right. Peace and happiness are the two things I have always desired in
[Layla’s POV]I stepped into the room where Jeffrey was being treated as that was where the guard I had seen positioned at Xavier’s bedroom door said he was.He was sitting on a stool next to Jeffrey’s bed. Jeffrey still hadn’t opened his eyes, and he hadn’t even moved a single finger. Xavier looked deep in thoughts and he hadn’t even noticed my presence yet.“Hey, baby,” I said, giving him a kiss on the cheek, to notify him of my presence.He jolted from his thoughts and looked surprised on seeing me. He yawned tiredly and rubbed his eyes with his fingers.“My love, I didn’t realise you came in,” he said.“I noticed. Tell me, what’s on your mind?” I asked, drawing a seat to sit beside him.“I’m just lost in thoughts. I can’t help but wonder why someone like him would do such a thing,” he said.“Who are you talking about?” I inquired.“It’s not something you should be worried about, my love,” he said, forcing a smile on.“Well, I want to know what it is that has kept you away from me
“What’s that supposed to mean? Answer me, come on, answer me!” I yelled at him.“Easy, dear cousin. Shouting isn’t going to change the fact that what’s done is done. In fact, if you yell at me one more time, I may choose to withhold all the information I have to give,” Roman said, sitting up on the ground which he had just been sprawled on a few minutes ago.“Leave us alone,” I said to the onlookers which consisted of the guards and the other prisoners in Roman’s cell.They all began to leave, including Kyle. “Not you, Kyle,” I said, and he stayed back while the rest left. Apparently, the prison guards were going to keep the inmates in another cell.“Want a little private chitchat with your cousin?” Roman asked, with a wink.I crouched, then taking him by surprise, grabbed him by the neck and began to strangle him while he tried to resist as he almost choked to death.“Listen to me, and listen real good. It will cost me nothing to end your life right here and now. The only one who is
[Xavier’s POV]I placed the box which Layla had given me carefully in the safe which always stayed hidden in my closet and looked like just a mere suitcase. No one would guess that some of my important stuff were actually there, and once I closed the door to my closet, I took out the button which had been in my pocket all day and examined it carefully once again.“Kyle. Kyle is back,” I said to myself, hearing the “welcome” greetings which they were saying to him as he hadn’t been in the Palace for a few weeks due to the special mission I had sent him on.I hurried out of my bedroom immediately and slammed the door behind me. The two guards positioned at the door started to follow me, but I told them to stop immediately.“I have a private matter to attend to. Wait for me here,” I said, and hastily left where they were.I was still walking with long strides when I bumped into Lady Millicent who was coming from the opposite direction.“Greetings, Alpha King Xavier. I’m sorry for bumping
[Layla’s POV]I kissed him back.It was the first time since we had fought, and kissing him now made me realise how much I missed him, how much I loved him... how much I craved his touch.The kiss deepened as his tongue slipped into my mouth, hands gripping me like I was the last piece of oxygen in the world... My body reacted to it before my mind did. His grip tightened on me as I pulled him closer, feeling him grind against me from behind.Our kiss continued until we were both out of breath, panting for more. My hand roamed over his chest, slowly working its way lower. He groaned, leaning down so our foreheads met. He stared into my eyes, his own full of want and need. I moved forward again, my lips brushing against his once, twice, three times before he leaned his head down so our lips met once more, his hand still on my back.This time, it was different. It was soft at first, but quickly turned hard as a moan left his lips when I pressed down further. My lips moved against his, an
[Xavier’s POV]I had been humiliated before everyone, and although I knew I could never feel the pain Layla had felt while losing our child, this was way out of bounds. I was angry, furious and never in my life had I felt so insulted.What exactly had I said that was wrong for her to hit me in the presence of my own people? That had automatically reduced the respect they possibly had for me.“She believes she has you wrapped around her fingers, that’s why she does whatever she likes these days. She knows you love her and you don’t see her wrongs,” Veronica said, while the women and servants present still looked shocked with their eyes and mouths wide open.“Everyone, calm down. Things like this happen. You can all go back to your respective homes and businesses,” I told them, brushing off what Veronica had said.“Yes, your highness,” they chorused.I turned my back around and began to leave hastily to avoid facing further embarrassment, while Veronica hurried after me, trying to pick