Noreen’s pov;I glanced out the window, my hand on the Diamond necklace that Alpha Harold had gifted me on my birthday as I thought about the evebts of the past few days.It was obvious to everyone now that Alpha Harold was going to be mine.“My lady,” Tayna spoke, startling me from my string of thoughts and I snapped my gaze at her immediately.“Yes.”“Won’t you be attending king Ackerman’s funeral? Everyone is there, even lady Avery,” I knew that she had intentionally mentioned Avery in order to make me feel jealous and probably go to the funeral, but there was no need to be there.I would offer my condolences to the family later on, but for now, I would be in here, mourning like other ordinary pack members.I was about to answer Tayna’s question when the door burst open and two guards barged in, scattering my things and breaking things despite how Tayna tried to stop them, they even pushed her away before grabbing me and dragging me out of the room.“Where are you taking her to! Sh
Noreen’s pov;I hugged my knees to my chest and wondered why this wing of the dungeon was so silent, had they chained me in somewhere dangerous?I wondered if this was the very cell Avery had stayed and if this was her revenge towards me.Why had this even happened to me?I didn’t take the ring, And yet, here I was, condemned to this miserable cell, my second chance mate refusing to believe a word I said and calling me a liar, condemning me right in front of the entire packs and in front of Ryder and Heather!.The weight of betrayal sat heavy on my chest, making it hard to breathe. I had hoped, somewhere deep down, that Harold would come to his senses but it had been so long now and I wondered if I’d ever get out of here?Perhaps I was going to be dumped here, nobody would come to look for me. Unlike the Crestwoods who would come to look for their daughter, nobody would ever care about me that way!Suddenly, the sound of footsteps echoed through the hallways, breaking the silence. M
Ian’s pov;I listened to Gerard as he spoke and smiled as soon as he was done.So Harold had ordered his man to release her without anyone knowing and he still had his men watching me! Men I could easily convert to join my cause, but I didn’t want to break my brother’s heart by doing that.It was very funny!, the damn fool actually did have feelings for her.I wondered what would happen if I were to request that she be brought out for a retrial in front of the entire council members in the council meeting which was only a day away.We were both contenders for the throne but we had no wives and if everything went according to my plan, Noreen was going to be wife…or Avery. The bitch didn’t love Harold, she only wanted the throne.When Gerard had told me how she stole the medieval ring, I was surprised, she had guts, I had to give her that.Perhaps a meeting with her wouldn’t be too bad, but I had to weigh my options with both women, who would I see first?Avery or Noreen?I already kne
Ian’s pov;Ian was about to head to the garden where he knew Noreen was when his mother spoke, stopping him.“Mother..how are you doing?” His mother looked weary, the weight of the king’s death weighing too much on her.She had always been a soft and gentle woman. One who never wanted any anymosity between the dowager and herself. She still clung to the belief that my father had really meant for me to rule after him.Of course I couldn’t let her know about all of my schemes, it would break her heart to know that I had to kill her beloved husband.“I’m fine, you’ve been scarce these days, where are you going?” She smiled lightly and the corners of her eyes crinkled, her brown eyes glowing in the darkness.I had gotten my beauty from her and only my hair color came from my father.“I just want to take a walk…to clear my head,” o averted her gaze as she stared at me. “I still can’t believe that my father is dead.”She nodded and placed her hand on my shoulder. “It’s time for you to step
Noreen’s pov;I was quiet as Ian’s words rang out in my head, taking all other thoughts and making question myself.I had been such a fool!I wanted to dismiss all his words and view them as a cruel manipulation, to believe that he was saying all of these because he was pained, because he was jealous of Alpha Harold!Because he didn’t have a mate! Because Alpha Harold was going to be the next high king of long or crest, but I knew deep down that that wasn’t it.No matter how much I wanted so badly to believe that Alpha Harold would never betray me, that he wouldn’t humiliate and decieve me like that, the doubt slipped through the cracks, stubborn and unyielding.I tried to sieJ, but what could I say? Nothing! And I ended up staring blankly at Ian, my heart heavy with grief. But he was watching me and the expression was one that I couldn’t understand…it was sympathy and something else…satisfaction? But why?Had I just imagined it?was I just being unnecessarily paranoid because Ian ha
Alpha Harold’s pov;When I prepared to go to the ground council meeting that morning, I instantly knew that something was wrong. I couldn’t quite place my finger on it, but I knew that something else was wrong.“What has Ian and the Queen been up to this past few days?” I wanted to push the doubt I had aside.“Nothing much Alpha. They’ve been keeping a low profile. The Queen has been busting herself with speaking to the other high ladies of this pack.”I furrowed my brows, wondering what she needed to talk about with the other ladies that required her to be busy so much with them.“And do you know what they’ve been talking about?”From the corner of my eyes, I could see that Norman was stifling a smile and I wondered what was so funny.“What is it? What are they talking about?”“It’s about Alpha Ian’s Marriage, she’s looking for a suitable bride for him.”I chuckled at that thought as I made my way to the grand hall where the meeting would be held.The grand council chamber was stifli
Noreen’s pov;I had thought long and hard about what I was going to to as it would be the day that would change everything for me.When a maid brought the meal for me, I asked her where the Alpha had gone to and she told me that he had left for the council meeting.When it was almost nightfall and the Alpha still hadn’t shown up, I made my choice. There was no going back now.Perhaps the wedding preparations were now in place.I walked to the dimly lit garden, The moon hung high, casting an eerie glow over the Pack’s territory. Every howl that echoed through the trees set my nerves on edge, each a reminder of my captivity here. This wasn’t a home, it was a prison, and every single breath I took reminded me of Harold’s rejection, his coldness, and the iron walls of this pack. But tonight was different; tonight, I was finally going to get out.I longed to walk the streets freely once again.My fingers trembled as I packed the few belongings that they had left in the tiny room for me.
Noreen’s pov;As I followed the men, I wondered where I was going to be taken to, I wondered if they were going to lock me up in the cold cell.When I turned around to glance at Ian, he cast a pitiful glance at me and I had to muster all the strength I had to smile at him, I had to let him know that I was fine on my own, I would find some other way out of this place before my heart completely shatters to pieces.Ian had tried enough for me!To my surprise, the guards led me to the familiar room that I had stayed at before…when I was a free woman..I furrowed my brows as the door was opened for me.“What is this?” My frown deepened. I had expected them to do several things, probably take me back to the dungeon or the secret house, but not to my room in the main house of the dungeon!“You’re to stay here for a while my lady,” Kirito said, but he wasn’t done yet. “The maids will be here to serve your every needs, but you’re still under punishment, you need to know that and know that you
Noreen’s pov;As soon as I got out of the house, I almost sprinted to the mansion as I walked quickly. It was weird as there was not one single soul in sight, but I was going to go in,I had to. Ian had let me go on the condition that I report everything to him that has been happening at the mansion. I knew instantly that something had happened.From the edge of the trees, I peered at the mansion. First of all, it was surrounded by a ring of guards, which was weird because there weren’t this many guards, but I quickly realized that it was probably the witch’s doing.The huge familiar building in front of me brought back memories. Although it looked nice,it had unpleasant memories for me. It was the beginning of all my troubles. I strode purposefully towards the gate, my heart beating wildly in my chest as I knew what would happen as soon as I got there.“It’s the traitor! Look!” I hadn’t even reached the gate when one of the guards yelled and I swallowed hard as the others turned an
Alpha Harold’s pov;I giggled as she planted a kiss on my left cheek. She was my world,my universe. And it wasn’t because she was the only person I had seen in a long time or the fact that she told me that she was carrying my child. My first born child.I hoped it would be a boy, as good looking as me. Although a girl wouldn’t be bad either,and I didn’t care.She had told me stories,lots of stories about my braveness. I couldn’t wait to get better and hold her. I just wanted to be with her everytime,to hold her, to kiss her and to feel her warm body pressed up against mine.“See you later my love,” she said as she turned the door knob. My chest hurt as I watched her retreating figure.I don’t remember anything on my own,but from what she had told me. My name was Harold and I was the Alpha of Blackburn pack and she was my wife. I couldn’t go outside because I was plagued with some kind of disease that could kill me. She had told me everything I needed to know, still I felt like I was m
Noreen’s pov;Two weeks later;“Are you sure about this?” He questioned for the 100th time and I rolled my eyes.I had told the Queen of my plan and she seemed to have thought about it for a while before agreeing. Norman on the other hand, wasn’t so much as keen on it. He kept stating how dangerous it was and that it was better for me to stay back here and let them help me find my son.“I’ve never been more sure about anything. She lied and took advantage of me, i just want to get my son back and this is the surest way.”The Queen nodded,giving me a knowing look. We had gone through the plan severally to access the risk and to see if there was a way for her to doubt me. So far,we both agreed that it was a good plan.I had told her of how she had taken me to see Baby Harold briefly and how I had betrayed them and was assured of really finding him if I keep being on her side.I glanced at them briefly before stepping out to go into the waiting car. Norman had an unmistakable look of lo
Noreen’s pov;The room was white and pristine and unfamiliar, I searched in my memory of I had been here, but I couldn’t t remember, yet, there was something calling me and this place.“Hello,” I called out a my eyes darted around for some kind of clue.It was then that I saw the door and for some reasons, I believed that I had to open the door and I did just that, although I knocked a little as though to seek permission.That was when I saw it, the small light blue Cradle.I ran towards it and sure enough, there was my baby! He looked just as I had remembered with his littke hands which were curled into a small fist.This one right here was a fighter, he was just like his father!His tiny fingers reached out, and he whispered, “Momma…”A sob broke free from my chest as I knelt, reaching toward him. I was so close, just a few steps from holding him in my arms. But as I reached out, his image started to flicker. Shadows crept in, twisting around usSuddenly, the room began to blur and
Noreen’s pov;"I found out who your old man is," she smiled softly as she glanced at me.I furrowed my brows, having no idea what she was driving at."You have even more powers than you think of," she continued and I rolled my eyes.I had nothing anymore. I was just someone trapped in a body I absolutely hate, without a wolf and having to bear the pain of seeing my mate with someone else.I would be fortunate if I lasted long with all the pain I had been feeling in this body."The Lycan’s daughter,"My breath hitched in my throat as my eyes widened. She knew. She had somehow found out."What?" Candace and I glanced at her."I'm not—I'm not a cooper. I'm—I could be the only daughter of the past Lycan alive," I confessed and she squinted her eyes, the confusion evident on her face."You're——""Yes, I found out not long ago."The Queen wasn't saying anything and she sighed as she moved towards the log of wood to sit.We had come out of the house for some air. Norman had left earlier an
Alpha Harold’s pov;You are all dismissed," I said after a long silence.I needed to talk to Norman , but I had to do it privately, not In front of some of the guards who were already seeing me as some sort of dummy Alpha who was being controlled by Noreen.How two weak women could break out of a well guarded cell was something I just couldn’t understand and I needed answers!Someone had let them out! Someone who knew the nooks and crannies of the dungeons.This wasn’t who I was and I had already allowed a lot of bullshits from her because I didn’t want her to feel bad and she was carrying my child again!As soon as the guards all left, I faced him."Where were you yesterday, I couldn't get a hold of you?" I questioned as I looked at the window, shoving my hands into my pocket, my back to him."I was out," he replied casually. He was either a good pretender or he didn't realize I was already Suspecting him."Out where?" I demanded as I spun around to face him."I had to go get some ai
Noreen’s pov;We spun around to see his very familiar face. I furrowed my brows, wondering what he was doing here.Norman!The Alpha’s best friend and Gamma! Had Slpha Harold sent him?"You rescued us?" I asked, confused.I felt my heart flutter at that thought. He probably didn’t want to offend the woman he thought he loved, Noreen, but somehow, he felt something for me and had secretely ordered his Gamma to rescue me.“I did.”All the times I had seen him, he was always nonchalant and indifferent. I remember Alpha Harold telling me that he was actually fun if I get to know him, beneath his very tough exterior. He apparently, considered himself an adventurer of some sort. "Well, I couldn't let any harm befall an innocent person and the Queen. I didn't know what that witch fed the Alpha that could make him imprison his late father’s wife and the woman he loved," he said, shoving his hands into his pocket as he glanced at me, as of to tell me that he knew my real identity.“You kno
Noreen’s pov;It didn't come as a surprise when I was in my room pondering on what the healer had said when some guards barged in and arrested me, on the order of Luna.I did not resist nor complain as I had already expected even worse than that. I had expected her to even feed me poison.I was thrown in a cell, this time,a different cell, not the same one I had stayed at before.What did surprise me was when a few hours after I had been arrested and kept in a cell, the Queen joined me."What—""Don't ask," she said, cutting me off."How?""The bloody witch, who else," she shot out as she laid down properly on the floor."Why?, I mean,how?, you are—-," I stuttered."The former Queen ? the Alpha’s stepmother? Ian’s mother?—I guess all that means nothing to her," she stated and turned her face away from me."She said we were rebels. Members of the outlanders and I being an accomplice to murder and associating with a traitor," she chuckled darkly, and from her voice, it was obvious tha
Alpha Harold’s pov;It was indeed a difficult situation and very weird too!I remember marking Noreen at that very spot, but when we got married, she had requested that I marked her again, that the witch couldn’t done something to wipe off her mark.Had the witch done something truly? Why else would my mark be on Avery’s body? A woman I had never touched!Even if I wanted to try to Save her which was very weird, that would compromise my position with Noreen.She kept insisting that the healer was telling a lie, she believed that both the healer and Avery were in league and were members of the outlanders.She insisted that the healer be interrogated in order to ascertain the truth, but I knew better.I have known the healer since I was born, she was trustworthy. I had to find a way to save Avery without compromising my relationship with Noreen, while also finding the truth about everything.Avery had refused to leave, despite getting her father involved, she said she wasn’t at the mans