"Your brother doesn't care about you enough to respect your mate and stop pursuing his agenda," I corrected her, and she paused. "He does, Nikolas. Frederick sent me away because he felt I was stupid not to take over Forest. All this anger is because he felt Forest was for the taking. I should have
Nikolas POV My mother's visit greatly irritated me, but I calmed down. I spent time pacing about the room and thinking of what to do. I knew it wouldn't be easy. As things were, I wished I could settle for being Alpha of Forest, but that would subject me to the Unity law. I might be attacked, trie
"I was hoping you would spend a day with me," he said, and I chuckled. "You insulted me and embarrassed my mother. You denied me my rights and expected me to be happy about it. I think it is best I leave in the morning," I said, and he nodded gradually. "I can understand your anger, young lad," he
So you have to understand my fear. If you can prove to me that you have our best interest at heart and are willing to help Aleksander and me develop our regions, then you have my support. Kingship is a lot of power to possess. I have to trust you to grant it," He said, and I shook my head. "I have
I cannot accommodate someone as disloyal as Izzy in my kingdom. I always said she would have been better off with Aleksander, but she wanted a wealthy suitor. I must confess, Mathias was the most wealthy and powerful of us three. It was amazing to see how Gabriel knocked him down. You have to be ca
Nikolas's POV We arrived at Forest in the early hours. Compared to what we discovered on our way to Snow, I realised we were relaxed about security. I needed to find a way to make our defence and protection more efficient. Above all, training the werewolves was necessary because I doubted the journ
As much as I disliked the man, I could not bear seeing Aliana hurt. Ania and Lisa looked worried too. "Leave us," I ordered the women, and they hurried out of the room. Aliana got up and rushed towards me. She hugged me and rested her head against my chest. Her scent filled my senses, and I wrappe
Nikolas POV Although Aliana's words cut deep, I controlled myself and tried to ease her pain. "I am hurt that you think you will be alone should anything happen to your father. What about me, Aliana? Do you not see me as your family?" I asked her, and she tightened her hold and pressed her head ag