Jaque POV . . "Lalaine Swan, my favorite teacher!" Serena walked past me and hugged this Mrs. Swan. So, her first name was Lalaine. "I'm sorry that our queen spoke to you that way!" "Excuse me, Serena!" I was about to clarify something, but she just raised my hand to my face. "This is the reason why I asked you to come!" She was smiling from ear to ear while I was still panting in anger. I glanced at Logan, asking for a little help, but he just fixed his gaze on me. "Thank you, Serena. You think too highly of me!" Mrs. Swan answered while taking a little glance in my direction. "I understand that our lady here acted that way. She is not refined and delicate yet!" She twitched her lips and cringed her nose. Her eyes were speaking in volumes while staring at Serena. Then she turned and glanced in Logan's direction, who was standing at the door frame. "My king, greetings to you!" With a slight bow like she did to me earlier, she gave Logan a sign of respect. "Good day,
Jaque POV . . Inside the Lambo, the atmosphere was silent and cold. I would like to speak and break this ear-piercing quietness, but I was kind of scared of my mate. "Do you want to say something?" Logan questioned without glancing at me. His eyes were focused on the scenery outside of the window. "Are you mad at me?" I asked, anxious. I heard him sigh and then shifted his stare at me. "Life in the palace isn't as sweet and exciting as everyone thinks it is. Jaque, I am aware that the staff are giving you a hard time!" He was aware of that?! I stared back at him with a baffled expression. "But consider it as a training. You're going to be the Shadow Rock Kingdom queen, and you will experience more than that in the future!" "Are you trying to tell me that I have to accept everything even if it's not right?" I was more confused than ever. "You're still young. You will learn a lot more as time passes by. Jaque, I'm not saying that you have to swallow everything. I'm j
Jaque POV . . Morning! The weather was getting chilly, and the sky was getting dark. It was the first month of winter. I woke up as early as six, thinking that I was going to move out today. I glanced at the man sleeping soundly beside me. His face was serene like he was not a ruthless and demanding king. My eyes traveled down the tip of his note, and then his slightly parted lips. Those lips were so warm when they gave me a good night kiss last night. I moved to the side and kept on checking my mate. He had a hard jawline. Goddess, he was handsome. I pretended to be asleep when I saw his hand that was wrapped around my body move. He groaned, then mumbled something. I thought my mate was dreaming. "Jaque!" He called my name. His voice was soft, I could barely hear it. My eyes were shut, so I didn't know if he was already awake or still sleeping. "Good morning, my beautiful mate!" He gently kissed the tip of my nose, making it cringe. He released a soft chuckle at my react
Jaque POV . . After three days! At school... I was in the same spot where I usually had my rest day. Not far from me were my so-called warriors. Next to my side was Katrina. Logan had strictly instructed them to be with me, but I begged him to at least be discreet. Not everyone at school knew that I was the king's mate, and I wanted to remain that way. "My Lady, I bought you these snacks outside of the school!" Katrina put an expensive-looking sliced tiramisu cake and creamy milk tea with black pearls inside. "They look delicious. Please, try them!" She gave me a teaspoon and smiled from ear to ear. "Katrina, you don't have to. The snacks outside of the school are expensive!" Logan gave the owners of restaurants a go-signal to serve me and give me the food I wanted. He also ordered the branded boutiques in the city to give every clothes I chose for free. He said to them that he would take care of everything. Logan indeed kept his promise while I was away in the palace
Logan POV . . "King Logan, the issue about you having a wolfless half-human mate creates some noise in our world. They don't exactly appreciate it, and they're kind of adamant about accepting Jaque Davis as their queen. We have to discuss this with you in private because ~" "Isn't that what we're doing now, Alpha Amos?!" F*cking been in this Council's conference room for almost an hour. Alpha Amos had been speaking about Jaque and her qualifications as my mate and my queen. "Alpha~." Amos was shaken by my deep tone. I had not used that tone for a long time, and the last time I used it, a group of rogues were slaughtered in just half a day. Alpha Amos once stayed in Shadow Rock. He was actually born there under the care of my grandparents. It was my grandfather who gave him his position in the Council. He knew most of the secrets of the kingdom. He was aware of the reason why I killed the original Rogue King. "What Logan was trying to say was you already seem to choose
Kelly POV . . I was dumbstruck. I had no idea what to do or what to say at the moment. I was just foolishly standing here next to my best friend with her mate, and in front of me was my... mate! He was dropped-dead gorgeous, a hunk I should say. D*mn, those muscles protruding in that tight-fitted shirt he was wearing. His eyes... tantalizing. I was completely mesmerized like I had been bewitched. I was usually a chatter girl, but now it looked like I had just lost my tongue. Also, it seemed that my ears were now damaged. What did he say earlier again?! 'Mate' My wolf, which I just met two months ago right after my eighteenth birthday, answered my question. 'He is our mate. Isn't he the most beautiful werewolf we've ever seen, and his touch? Oh, yeah! Can we f*ck him now?' My perverted wolf couldn't control her carnal desire. Well, who could blame us? I was eighteen and hadn't been kissed yet, so when he touched my cheek earlier, I felt weird. There was this heat coming out
Jackson POV . . 'D*mn that she-wolf!' I was cursing Jaque's friend in my thoughts. I had been waiting for my mate since I had Aspen. I had been praying to the moon goddess day and night to grant me my wish. I was a good beta in the kingdom. I obeyed every law Logan approved. I sacrificed my life and happiness only for one favor... to meet my fated mate before I reached thirty. Yes! When I said life and happiness, that meant she-wolves, beautiful women, hooking up, and one-night stands. I preserved my manhood for the sake of my mate. The feeling of having my first time with her enticed me a lot. The experience of exploring each other, touching every curve she had, and passionately kissing her till we both gasped for air. Those feelings... were ruined in not even a day! 'F*ck her!' I slammed the steering wheel with my hands, creating a painful impact which also disappeared in a second. 'Yeah, f*ck her next time!' Aspen barged in. He was purring in delight, enjoying my
Jaque POV . . "Jackson, I'm asking you. What did you tell him? What did you talk about that made him upset?" I was beseeching Beta Jackson to explain to me what had just happened. Not a long time ago, Logan and I were just delighted enjoying the food and each other's company. We were sharing stories about what we did for the past three days at his work and at my school. However, it was not a long time ago that he went out of the restaurant with Beta Jackson. I could see earlier from the glass wall that they were talking about serious matters, but why did my mate suddenly abhor me to the core? What could be the reason? "I'm sorry, Jaque. It's not my story to tell. You have to speak to him privately about that!" Jackson simply stated. "We must go back to Providence Villa. We are in the territory of humans, and they are now circling us like we are dead meat!" I just nodded at him. He placed his hand on my back, guiding me to the car where Kyle, Katrina, and I usually rode.
Adam POV . . In the absence of the king and queen, Beta Jackson and I stepped forward to maintain the stability of the kingdom. I, as the new leader of the council, had the biggest task to do. To hear complaints from every pack. I was flipping through the pages of the documents that my Delta gave me when the door swung open. "Marco, what's the matter?" I asked without glancing but also stood up alert when I sniffed another scent. "What are you doing here?" With my speed, I immediately rushed toward him and grabbed his collar. I had been dreaming of killing this @ssh*le. "I am asking you, moron!" I snarled at his face. "Calm down, Alpha Adam. I am here to work. It is my first day. Is this how you welcome your new staff?" I could feel the ill will in his tone. He held my hand, trying to free himself from my clasp, but he just twitched his lips. He was not that strong enough to defeat me physically. "You get out of here. Nobody wants you in this kingdom, j@cka$$!" I gritted m
Adam POV . . "Come on, Adam. It's not the end of the world!" My Beta Andrew had been with me since the wedding ceremony had ended. I didn't even finish the celebration. I went straight home when I couldn't handle the scene that was scraping my eyes. It was still vivid in my mind how he seized hold of her in my hand and claimed her through kiss. I felt drowning at that time. I was gasping, losing my breath, and losing my control. Kylo was furious, planning to come forward, but King Logan warned me through mind-link. 'Do not create trouble at my wedding. Leave, and we'll discuss this in your pack!' I had no choice but to leave when he used the Alpha power in his voice. I drove my Lamborghini at full speed, ignoring the werewolves and werebears on my path. They immediately ran and jumped to the side, avoiding my aggressive and dangerous aura. That scene was yesterday, and I had been drinking wine at my own villa since. "F*ck!" I threw away the glass of wine on the wall, and it
Adam POV . . The front rows of the wedding hall were Jaque's bride's maid. The first one was Orora, who was wearing a different outfit earlier. She looked more feminine now compared to before. She sent me a scowl when she caught me grinning at her. 'You are more lady-like today, Orora!' I teased through mind-link. 'Remind me to kill you later, Alpha Adam!' She teased back. I glanced at the person who whispered something in her ear. Demeter glanced in my direction with a sneer. 'Your suit suits you, Alpha, but your facial expression seems different!' I furrowed my brows at her meaningful words. 'Don't mind him. He just got rejected earlier!' Orora butted in, smirking back. These two, seriously?! I looked around, avoiding their teasing as I blocked their mind-links for a while. As I gazed at the guests coming in and out of the main door, my eyes caught the sight of the princess who had broken my heart too early in the morning. Amira was with Princess Nomiko and Ayesha. She was i
Adam POV . . "Amira, it's me, Adam!" I ambled toward her and tried to hold her shoulders, but she just stood up and stepped back. "Amira, don't you remember me?" "No! Go away!" She screamed. "Ayesha!" She called her servant as she kept stepping back. When Ayesha came, she rushed toward Amira at once, anxious and frantic. "Alpha Adam, please leave. Please understand her situation!" Ayesha was pleading. Her eyes were screaming for help as she shook her head. I was tongue-tied, totally speechless. "I~" I still tried to approach her, but when she was about to scream again, I had no choice but to leave the room. I had no idea how grave her situation was. I mind-linked Orora right away. 'Tell me exactly about her situation now!' I couldn't wait to find out. I couldn't watch my beloved live like that. She still had the radiance that struck me from the day I first met her, but her behavior had changed. She looked terrified and enraged earlier. Was that the result of losing so
Adam POV . . "Alpha Adam!" Jasmine called out from the door. "The car is ready!" She added. I had been staring blankly in the full-length mirror, supposedly checking if I had chosen the right outfit for this grand celebration. Last month was the appointment of the new council leaders in the Shadow Rock Kingdom. I was blessed to lead twenty packs under King Logan Knight's rule. My tasks were to make laws for the kingdom and assist the packs when they needed help. I was also given the authority to hire my officials. So far, I only needed three in my wings. My assistant, who was my Delta, Marco. The Budget Officer, Camira from Alpha Dylan's pack, the Nightwalker, and my Liaison Officer, Zion, from Alpha Cillian's pack, the Moonshade Pack. I felt honored that finally, the king had moved on with his grudge against me. Finally, he realized and accepted the fact that his queen and I were now just mere friends. Speaking of the queen, today was a bigger celebration in the kingdom.
Jaque POV . . After a couple of months, everything in the Shadow Rock Kingdom turned into normal. Little by little, the citizens of every pack had moved on. The mourning days had passed, and it was time for a new beginning. The fall season was on its way, creating brighter shades on the trees. The mountains were vibrant, and the land was cool. What Logan did first as the king was to officially appoint the new leaders in the council. They were the ones who fought with the kingdom, the ones who never left no matter how strong the bait and the enemies were, and the ones who had shown loyalty and love for their fellow wolves. Everyone was celebrating at the palace. We had decided to hold the appointing ceremony here. First, it was easier to access if Kairen would feel tired or throw tantrums. Second, we didn't need to take the car anymore to go to the Werewolf Council Center. Lastly, the whole building was almost finished renovating. Logan didn't want the old one. He burned the w
Jaque POV . . After our sweet moments, we talked about my wondrous travel to the realms through my dream. He took a deep sigh as he leaned his body against the headboard. I moved closer and made his bouncing chest my pillow to comfort him. I lifted my head to see his serious face. My mate was obviously upset. Disturbed to hear that I met his father. "Logan!" I gently called his name. He then glanced at me and smiled thinly. "The last time I met my father was when he brought me to Alectrona's castle. He said I could hone my skills in fighting better if she would train me. I had no idea that he was already throwing me into the abyss!" I could feel the hurt and disappointment through the mate bond. I kissed his lips to ease his anger and told him about other stuff. "Tomorrow, I will declare to the kingdom their queen. I will introduce my family to everyone. Tomorrow morning until evening, the palace will be busy again. This time, it will be for a wonderful event!" Logan kissed m
Jaque POV . . I gasped as I woke up. My head was almost slipping on the edge of this tub. I was panting terribly as I sat straight and shut my eyes for a moment, processing my senses on everything that happened to me. 'Shiva, did we travel to the realm in our dream?' I asked my wolf whose eyes were gleaming with joy and whose mouth was glued to a smile. 'Yes, we are, and I got to see my mother again. I got to chat with her in our favorite spot in the garden!' My wolf answered. 'Isn't she beautiful?' She added with a question. 'Yes, she is. I also met Thor and Collen's aunt. What is her name?' The goddess of shape-shifters didn't exactly introduce herself to us. 'Oh! Neptune. Her name is Neptune. I remember everything now, and I will share them all with you if you like!' Shiva was still on cloud nine. 'Of course, I like it. I want to know my wolf's life before she met me !' I winked at my wolf and petted her head, making her purr like a cat. Shiva was acting like a spoiled pup
Jaque POV . . I gulped in anxiety when I noticed I was naked. The moon goddess immediately covered me with a fabric that was designed exactly like their clothing. It was sheer white with a single strap on the shoulder and a pearl belt on the waist. The dress was silk, so soft, and so immaculate. I glanced at the sandals I was wearing. They were decorated with golden beads and my hair... My goddess, my hair. It was perfectly styled, I could even feel its silky strands and smelled its rose petal scent. What had the moon goddess do with me? Suddenly, I wanted to see myself in the mirror now. "You will have your time to praise your beauty or your mate to bask in your godliness, Jaque Davis. For now, you have to focus on me!" Her voice became stern, making me feel anxious and afraid. "Didn't you invite her here to be scolded?" Alectrona butted in. Shiva was snarling inside of me. 'I am going to end you when you don't stop pestering me!' She voiced out. Alectrona just smirked at