I listened hard and did not get anything, so I reached out to the head of the guards at the gate. "Malcolm, what is the situation?" I asked, wanting to know if guests had started arriving because I was expecting people from Snow to have arrived by now. "Kelvin said they had just crossed the outpos
Nikolas POV I got to the steps leading to the platform where the chairs were. I stood and looked up at the two kings. The Alphas sat down. It was now my turn to pay respect to the Kings that were present. I bowed to King Frederick and Aleksander, climbed up the platform, and took my seat. Abraha
Some harsh truths were divulged, and we hope it has not changed your opinion about our community," He said, and I just smiled, knowing he had lied because that wasn't the last meeting; it was just the meeting I was fortunate to attend. "Indeed, we have seen all the construction works going on and a
"Well, some of us are yet to enter a trade deal with you; it seems you only approved to trade with alphas that voted in your favour," Olsen said, and I laughed and leaned forward. "I will ask you a question, and you will be honest with me," I said, and he nodded, listening attentively. "If you ar
I could see why he wanted Forest badly. They had ruined the snow lands and wanted to take over Forest too. Too bad I won't be letting him. After the meeting, there was entertainment. I ensured only Halfbreeds attended to the guests, and when it was time to retire, they were led to their rooms. I k
Aliana POV The days leading up to the summit were nerve-racking. I did not know what to expect. Even though Nikolas seemed confident and at ease most of the time, I knew deep down he was worrying. All the alphas of Hill and Snow would be in Riverhead, and there was a possibility that the kings wou
"I couldn't help it," I replied, resting my head against his chest. "Waiting alone was difficult, knowing that so many people had come to spy on you. Anything could have happened," I confessed, and he gently caressed my back. "Well, nothing happened," he reassured me, and I broke the embrace. Know
Nikolas Everyone except Piotr and Miles left between five and six in the morning. Piotr chose to stay, while Miles stayed at Frederick's insistence, much to my annoyance. Frederick's words disgusted me, but I didn't show it. I didn't want to give him the satisfaction of knowing he had affected me.