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.
"Very well, I will assign Gabriel to do it," he said. I was aware of my mother's infatuation with Gabriel, and it tempted me to object, but I decided to allow it. Perhaps it would provide her with closure for the rejection and help her move on, so she would stop targeting Aliana at every opportunity
A few moments later, Lisa arrived at my office carrying a tray of breakfast. She told me that Aliana had sent her. When I checked with Aliana, she confirmed it. I didn't realise how famished I was until I started eating. However, the food she brought was too much. "I'll come back for the dishes," L
Nikolas POV I glanced at Miles for a moment, trying to detect any signs of deception, but he seemed genuinely honest. I could sense a hidden pain in his eyes, and I didn't dare imagine what his childhood must have been like. "How was it growing up in Snow?" I asked him, motioning for him to join m
I must say, you were fortunate to be spared. You were meant to be a last resort, a trump card, in case everything went wrong. Leon arranged for our father to marry my mother, Frederick's sister. Despite never knowing your mother, my mother resented her because she lived in her shadow. If Father had