"You turned me down as if I were nothing and sent me away easily without even considering my proposal. Because of you, Fredrick had the opportunity to do what he did, and I had to hide away in the woods like a wild animal and raise my son the only way I could, so yes, I am bitter, and I doubt I will
Nikolas POV "So, what are your plans for today?" Aliana asked me, sitting up in bed. I had just finished in the bathroom and intended to dress and go out. As I dried my hair with a towel, I looked at her lying on the bed. Her hair was a tangled mess; she was naked under the sheets she clutched to h
"I'll also be leaving tomorrow morning," Miles added, and I frowned, wondering why he was departing so soon. "You too?" I questioned, and he nodded. "We all know why Fredrick left me here. He wants me to spy on you, so he can gather information to use against you," he explained, and I nodded, as h
Nikolas POV In the morning, I left my room to bid farewell to Miles and Piotr. Although they had only spent a couple of days in Forest, I cherished the brief moments I had with them. Their presence brought a sense of calm and determination to me. However, I decided not to reveal my plans to Piotr
"How are you feeling this morning?" I asked, and she giggled. "Like I need more sleep," she replied, and I chuckled. "I suppose the work drained your energy," I commented, reaching for a plate to grab something to eat. "Nikolas," she suddenly spoke in a serious tone, capturing my attention. I foc
"How prepared are the troops?" I asked Ingham. "They're ready," he replied succinctly. I understood that they were already skilled warriors before this, which explained why civilians could defend their territories during the hunter's attack. Everyone in the pack and territory was trained to fight,
Piotr's POV It had finally happened. I knew Nikolas was up to something when I arrived at Forest for the committee meeting and found it almost empty. His audacity impressed me, but it hurt that he did not trust me with his plans. There was also a possibility I had put the idea in his head. I sa
We ended the meeting, and they all went to work. Two days later, Fredrick arrived at our Kingdom. It was unlike him to pay my father a visit. He would usually settle for letters and summon my father if there was a need for a face-to-face discussion. This was unusual behaviour, but I already knew