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
Nikolas POV The moment I returned to my room, Piotr sent someone to remind me of our horse-riding adventure. Aliana preferred to stay indoors, so I agreed to go. However, I didn't want her to be alone, so I asked Ania and Lisa to keep her company. I hoped that Qusack would resolve his issues with
The werewolves were now more motivated than ever before. Instead of relying on fear to control them, they were genuinely devoted to our cause. I felt privileged to have them as part of my team. We spent a significant amount of time in my office, trying to navigate various matters. I wrote numerous
Nikolas POV Bane followed deep into the woods, tracing Gabriel by his scent. I was worried I did not know his wolf had much strength until I saw the bruised tree barks and broken branches he left in his wake as he pushed through the forest. Maybe I should have held my tongue and not told him anyt