"As per the Alpha King's command, you are stripped of your title as Second Princess and reduced to the position of a palace maid until the monarch decrees otherwise. Furthermore, you are sentenced to endure one hundred lashes." Selena’s heart clenched as the memory of her punishment replayed like a cruel echo in her mind. From this moment forward, she reminded herself bitterly, she would have to live far from Hudson's side. No longer a princess, no longer someone with the right to stand beside him as his equal. Selena trailed behind the two head maids while carrying a makeshift bundle of belongings. In her hand. The servant quarters were tucked away at the farthest edge of the palace grounds. The path leading there was uneven. Each step felt heavier than the last. After what felt like an eternity, the two head maids stopped in front of a small wooden door. One of them pushed it open with a creak, the sound echoing in the stillness. "This is where you'll be staying," one of th
Selena was led toward the outskirts of the palace grounds. The stench hit her first, pungent and overwhelming, causing her stomach to churn. Her escorts, two maids under the Head Maiden’s command, exchanged smug glances before unlocking the heavy wooden door. “Welcome to your new royal quarters, Princess,” one of them sneered before tossing a filthy rag at her feet. Selena didn’t flinch. She bent down, picked up the rag, and stepped into the shed. The door slammed shut behind her with a loud thud, plunging her into dim light. Dust motes floated in the stale air, and she could hear the restless shuffling of the cow in their stalls. Her eyes fell on the manure that was piled high in the corners, old straw coated every surface, and cobwebs dangled like forgotten drapes from the ceiling. The thought of being here, amidst the filth and decay, was enough to make her stomach twist. But Selena straightened her back, clenching her fist. “I can do this,” she whispered to herself. She g
Are you out of your mind?” A women hissed, her voice barely above a whisper but sharp enough to cut through the stillness of the night. Her eyes flickered nervously toward the dimly lit corridor, scanning for any signs of patrolling guards.The man before her shifted uneasily, his hood casting shadows over his face.“Didn’t I tell you not to show your face to me again?” she snapped, her words were mix of anger and barely, contained fear “There’s tight security everywhere! Alpha Hudson’s men are actively searching for you. Why would you risk coming here?” “I had no choice,” he replied, frustrated. I can’t leave the palace. There’s nowhere safe for me to hide. What if they catch me?”She stepped closer, her fingers curling into fists, her fury barely masked by her calm facade. “That’s not my problem. Do you know what will happen if they find me with you? If Hudson discovers this…” Her voice wavered for a moment before she forced herself to continue. “You failed your task. That bitch, Se
Authors Pov The rustling of dried leaves and the mournful wail of the cold strong wind signaled the chill of an approaching storm. Dark clouds loomed low in the sky, casting everything into shadow. Yet, Selena stood in the middle of it all, still and unshaken, like a statue carved from stone. Her face was blank, showing no emotion, but her glassy, distant eyes told a different story. They stared past the crowd, as if she wasn’t really there anymore. Her hair flowed loosely, a few strands falling forward to partially cover her face. Her lips, dry and slightly cracked, were pressed into a thin, silent line, making no sound or plea. Her hands were tied tightly in an iron grip, forcing her into submission. She was made to kneel on the cold, hard ground, prepared to accept her punishment. Behind her stood the wooden post, its surface rough and scarred from countless punishments delivered in the name of justice. Selena’s shoulders drooped slightly. Suddenly, the sharp sound of metal
Behind her stood the wooden post, its surface rough and scarred from countless punishments delivered in the name of justice. Selena’s shoulders drooped slightly. Suddenly, the sharp sound of metal hitting metal rang out, breaking the tense silence. A sword flashed , slicing through the iron chains that bound Selena. The chains fell to the ground with a loud crash, the noise echoing through the room. Selena flinched, startled a little. Hudson stood off to the side, his expression unreadable but far from calm. His jaw clenched so tightly the muscles ticked, and his hands were fists at his sides. His wolf clawed at the edges of his mind, growling, snapping, and demanding to take over. Don’t let them hurt mate! You can’t let this happen! The pack gathered around, whispering amongst themselves, their faces a mixture of pity, curiosity, and quiet satisfaction. They knew the punishment was harsh, but no one dared to question the Alpha kings decree—or so they believed. The whip hung
The grand doors to Alpha King Thomas’s chamber burst open with a resounding bang, the echo through the royal hall. Two guards, clad in gleaming armor, fell to their knees just beyond the sheer curtains that veiled the King’s private quarters from the main entrance."Your Majesty!" one of the guards gasped, bowing so low his forehead almost touched the polished marble floor. "The royal healer has reported—" his voice trembled, "the Second Princess has been poisoned!"King Thomas shot to his feet, his towering form radiating an aura of power and authority. His golden eyes, burned with a dark, dangerous fury. The air around him seemed to crackle as his emotions surged."Who dares?" he growled, his voice low and menacing, sending shivers down the spines of all present. A sudden commotion erupted outside Alpha King Thomas’s chamber, the sound of angry voices and the clash of steel breaking the tense silence. Moments later, Alpha Albert, Selena’s father, stormed in, his towering frame bris
Selena’s eyelids fluttered slightly, her breathing steady but lighter now. Slowly, she opened her eyes, blinking against the soft light of the room. Hudson’s wolf watched her every movement intently, his golden eyes tracking each flicker of expression on her face. She sat up, her hand instinctively massaging the back of her neck, a faint wince briefly crossing her features, pain visible in her expression.As she tried to rise from the bed, a sharp knock sounded at the door. Hudson’s ears perked, and he immediately let out a warning growl , rumbled from the wolf's throat, vibrating through the room . As his powerful form moving toward Selena possessively. Before she could react, the wolf moved swiftly, gripping the edge of her robe with his teeth. He bit at the loose fabric, tugging it gently .This action startled Selena, her wide eyes darting to the wolf, confusion clear on her face. Following his gaze, she glanced down, It was only then that she realized the fabric of her robe had f
Hudson's eyes flashed red and in an instant, he lunged for her neck. Selena bared it, her eyes falling shut when she felt Hudson's fangs sinking over the sensitive part of her sensitive gland. From there, they were a mix of tangled limbs with Hudson rubbing his scent everywhere on her body. He bit and sucked on her scent gland until Selena started to smell like him. She found herself spread on top of their discarded clothes. Hudson hiked one of his legs, his cock nudging at her entrance that was growing wet. The alpha panted above her, eyes fixated on the mark on her neck. His voice was laced with a growl and his eyes fully red. "This belongs to me." He entered her with one firm push. Selena arched her back with a loud, drawn-out moan.nHudson hand slid down to cup her ass, squeezing it as her heat pulsed around his length. He began to move with quick, shallow thrusts, avoiding her g-spot purposefully. Hudson growled against her lips. “All mine." With that, he began to thrust m
As the night deepened, Selena sat propped against the rough bark of the tree, her body trembling from the exertion and pain. Lina stayed by her side, her hand steady on Selena’s back, offering quiet support. The younger girl’s face was etched with concern, her brows furrowed in guilt as if she bore the blame for Selena’s suffering.Selena finally pushed herself upright, her breathing shallow but determined. “We can’t stay here,” she whispered, her voice hoarse. “If anyone finds us—”“They won’t,” Lina interrupted softly, her tone resolute. “I’ll get you back to the maid’s quarters. Just lean on me.”Selena hesitated but relented, allowing Lina to loop an arm around her waist. Each step back toward safety felt like an eternity. The palace grounds, so vast and gilded, now felt like a labyrinth of shadows and danger.As they neared the maid’s quarters, Selena’s legs gave out, and she stumbled against Lina. The pain in her abdomen flared again, sharp and unyielding. She gasped, clutching
The courtroom fell into a stunned silence, the weight of Ethan’s words pressing down on everyone present. All eyes turned to Minister Kang, whose face flushed with a mixture of anger and embarrassment. He opened his mouth to retort but seemed to think better of it, sinking back into his seat with a frustrated huff.Alpha King Thomas’s icy gaze swept over the courtroom, commanding absolute attention. “Proceed, Beta Ethan,” he said, his voice calm but carrying the weight of authority.Ethan bowed his head respectfully before continuing. “As I said, Lady Moora is alive and currently being held in the palace dungeons under tight security. She has been thoroughly interrogated and confessed to her crimes. Her goal was not only to harm the Second Princess but to sow chaos and discredit the crown. Her actions were not just a personal vendetta but a calculated move to destabilize Euphoria.”The crowd erupted in whispers once more, the shockwaves of the revelation spreading through the room.Al
Are you out of your mind?” A women hissed, her voice barely above a whisper but sharp enough to cut through the stillness of the night. Her eyes flickered nervously toward the dimly lit corridor, scanning for any signs of patrolling guards. The man before her shifted uneasily, his hood casting shadows over his face. “Didn’t I tell you not to show your face to me again?” she snapped, her words was mix of anger and barely, contained fear “There’s tight security everywhere! Alpha Hudson’s men are actively searching for you. Why would you risk coming here?” “I had no choice,” he replied, with frustration in his voice . “I can’t leave the palace. There’s nowhere safe for me to hide. What if they catch me?” She stepped closer, her fingers curling into fists, her fury barely masked by her calm facade. “That’s not my problem. Do you have any idea what will happen if they find me with you? If Hudson discovers this…” Her voice wavered for a moment before she forced herself to continue.
Hudson's eyes flashed red and in an instant, he lunged for her neck. Selena bared it, her eyes falling shut when she felt Hudson's fangs sinking over the sensitive part of her sensitive gland. From there, they were a mix of tangled limbs with Hudson rubbing his scent everywhere on her body. He bit and sucked on her scent gland until Selena started to smell like him. She found herself spread on top of their discarded clothes. Hudson hiked one of his legs, his cock nudging at her entrance that was growing wet. The alpha panted above her, eyes fixated on the mark on her neck. His voice was laced with a growl and his eyes fully red. "This belongs to me." He entered her with one firm push. Selena arched her back with a loud, drawn-out moan.nHudson hand slid down to cup her ass, squeezing it as her heat pulsed around his length. He began to move with quick, shallow thrusts, avoiding her g-spot purposefully. Hudson growled against her lips. “All mine." With that, he began to thrust m
Selena’s eyelids fluttered slightly, her breathing steady but lighter now. Slowly, she opened her eyes, blinking against the soft light of the room. Hudson’s wolf watched her every movement intently, his golden eyes tracking each flicker of expression on her face. She sat up, her hand instinctively massaging the back of her neck, a faint wince briefly crossing her features, pain visible in her expression.As she tried to rise from the bed, a sharp knock sounded at the door. Hudson’s ears perked, and he immediately let out a warning growl , rumbled from the wolf's throat, vibrating through the room . As his powerful form moving toward Selena possessively. Before she could react, the wolf moved swiftly, gripping the edge of her robe with his teeth. He bit at the loose fabric, tugging it gently .This action startled Selena, her wide eyes darting to the wolf, confusion clear on her face. Following his gaze, she glanced down, It was only then that she realized the fabric of her robe had f
The grand doors to Alpha King Thomas’s chamber burst open with a resounding bang, the echo through the royal hall. Two guards, clad in gleaming armor, fell to their knees just beyond the sheer curtains that veiled the King’s private quarters from the main entrance."Your Majesty!" one of the guards gasped, bowing so low his forehead almost touched the polished marble floor. "The royal healer has reported—" his voice trembled, "the Second Princess has been poisoned!"King Thomas shot to his feet, his towering form radiating an aura of power and authority. His golden eyes, burned with a dark, dangerous fury. The air around him seemed to crackle as his emotions surged."Who dares?" he growled, his voice low and menacing, sending shivers down the spines of all present. A sudden commotion erupted outside Alpha King Thomas’s chamber, the sound of angry voices and the clash of steel breaking the tense silence. Moments later, Alpha Albert, Selena’s father, stormed in, his towering frame bris
Behind her stood the wooden post, its surface rough and scarred from countless punishments delivered in the name of justice. Selena’s shoulders drooped slightly. Suddenly, the sharp sound of metal hitting metal rang out, breaking the tense silence. A sword flashed , slicing through the iron chains that bound Selena. The chains fell to the ground with a loud crash, the noise echoing through the room. Selena flinched, startled a little. Hudson stood off to the side, his expression unreadable but far from calm. His jaw clenched so tightly the muscles ticked, and his hands were fists at his sides. His wolf clawed at the edges of his mind, growling, snapping, and demanding to take over. Don’t let them hurt mate! You can’t let this happen! The pack gathered around, whispering amongst themselves, their faces a mixture of pity, curiosity, and quiet satisfaction. They knew the punishment was harsh, but no one dared to question the Alpha kings decree—or so they believed. The whip hung
Authors Pov The rustling of dried leaves and the mournful wail of the cold strong wind signaled the chill of an approaching storm. Dark clouds loomed low in the sky, casting everything into shadow. Yet, Selena stood in the middle of it all, still and unshaken, like a statue carved from stone. Her face was blank, showing no emotion, but her glassy, distant eyes told a different story. They stared past the crowd, as if she wasn’t really there anymore. Her hair flowed loosely, a few strands falling forward to partially cover her face. Her lips, dry and slightly cracked, were pressed into a thin, silent line, making no sound or plea. Her hands were tied tightly in an iron grip, forcing her into submission. She was made to kneel on the cold, hard ground, prepared to accept her punishment. Behind her stood the wooden post, its surface rough and scarred from countless punishments delivered in the name of justice. Selena’s shoulders drooped slightly. Suddenly, the sharp sound of metal
Are you out of your mind?” A women hissed, her voice barely above a whisper but sharp enough to cut through the stillness of the night. Her eyes flickered nervously toward the dimly lit corridor, scanning for any signs of patrolling guards.The man before her shifted uneasily, his hood casting shadows over his face.“Didn’t I tell you not to show your face to me again?” she snapped, her words were mix of anger and barely, contained fear “There’s tight security everywhere! Alpha Hudson’s men are actively searching for you. Why would you risk coming here?” “I had no choice,” he replied, frustrated. I can’t leave the palace. There’s nowhere safe for me to hide. What if they catch me?”She stepped closer, her fingers curling into fists, her fury barely masked by her calm facade. “That’s not my problem. Do you know what will happen if they find me with you? If Hudson discovers this…” Her voice wavered for a moment before she forced herself to continue. “You failed your task. That bitch, Se