"Frederick made me join him with the other alphas," she said, and I realised she did not see Gwen. I tried to feel for lies, but there was nothing. It was evident that she was telling the truth. "Did you meet his mistress?" I asked her, and she shook her head immediately. "Some alphas spoke of her
Nikolas POV Aliana was asleep when I returned to my room. It was a very eventful day and was still ongoing. What her father had told me about Newton bothered me, but I needed to be careful. I was also contemplating telling her that I had seen her mother in Snow. It would be a hard pill to swall
She broke the hug and looked at me, and I decided to ask her something important. "Based on your father's account of events, what do you think was the cause of confusion at the time of my father's death?" I asked her, and she looked worried. I held her chin and looked into her eyes. "You should ne
With my father still in the picture, your father might still have forgiven the werewolves and continue to seek counsel from my father. The reasons for manipulating and deceiving the King leading to an unwanted and unplanned battle, are endless, Nikolas. The best way they could do it was to create h
Nikolas POV Piotr arrived at six in the evening. I was told of his arrival and left the room to receive him in the foyer. Getting down the stairs, I saw him with a pretty red-head. She was very attractive, and I believed my theory about her, but I maintained a stern expression. Piotr's eyes lit up
"Get back to her tomorrow and approve her service in the palace. I want Aliana protected and cared for. Regardless of what is going on, I want my child to be well, and I want her to carry the baby to term," I told Qusack, and he nodded, understanding what it meant to me. "Now that is out of the way
Nikolas POV I returned to the room to meet with Aliana and prepare for dinner with Piotr. To my surprise, she was already dressed, and she looked amazing. She let her hair fall beautifully. I believe Ania must have helped her straighten her curls. Her lair looked silky and fell gracefully. She wo
"He is too young for you, Mother," I said, teasing her, and I heard her curse under her breath. Her reaction made me chuckle a bit, and I looked at Aliana, who was sad and distant. My mother's words had gotten to her. I stopped walking abruptly and turned towards her. I pulled her closer, lifted