We arrived at Gabriel's house, and Qusack knocked on the door. Gabriel answered it and greeted us respectfully. I was surprised to see him looking healthy. He wasn't dependent on the oxygen tank anymore. I began to wonder what Dr Newton was doing to him. We entered the living room and sat on the av
"If you have decided to fight for our liberation, I will help you and ensure you win. I will help you because the crown is rightfully yours, which your father would have wanted. I will help you because I will lose my daughter if anything happens to you. After all, she loves you greatly. I will help
Nikolas POV The onion soup was delicious, and I could not believe Aliana was a good cook. I would find time to have kitchen adventures with her. We deserved an everyday life, and I was aiming for it. We left Gabriel's house and headed to the safe house at the back of the palace. We used it to inte
"So, where is Isaac Lucas?" I asked, even though I knew he had died in battle with my father. Newton was quiet for a while, as if speaking was difficult. "I think he ran away during the battle and had been secretly communicating with his men. Lisa's father would be the best to give you pointers in
Aliana POV The day trudged along at a snail's pace, and the heaviness of my sleep-filled morning lingered on. As I emerged from my slumber, I found Ania and Lisa engrossed in a lively game of cards at the coffee table, their laughter filling the room. Though I overheard Ania mention Erica's name, i
"Where are you?" Nikolas's voice echoed in my mind as we finished up in the kitchen. "I'm in the kitchen," I responded through our telepathic connection. "You should be resting, Little Wolf. Don't overexert yourself," he admonished, and I struggled to suppress a laugh. "I need exercise, you know,
Nikolas POV Aliana's heartache weighed heavily on me, but I was determined to root out any lurking spies in our midst, no matter the cost. Lisa, dear and pure, presented a challenge, for treating her as I did tug at my heartstrings. However, it was an unavoidable necessity. I hoped Aliana would f
"Black suits you, Little Wolf," I whispered, my lips grazing her earlobe, eliciting a delightful giggle and moan. I had anticipated resistance, but it seemed there was no friction between us. Still, I understood the necessity of a proper apology. Drawing her closer, I nibbled at her neck, feeling a