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.
Logan POV . . I was enraged! I felt darkness devour my remaining sanity. Thorin was growling nonstop at the back of my head. 'That Alpha mutt dared to touch what is mine!' He had been reciting the same words over and over, and I couldn't blame him. I, too, would like to rip Adam Hayes into pieces until even his parents couldn't recognize him. I was the king. I knew that even without using most of my powers, I could tear that mutt in a snap. 'He touched Jaque!' I repeated what was Thorin saying since Jackson found that out. And my mate, my so-called innocent sweet mate. What had she done to me? The possessiveness within me was kicking so strong that I just wanted to put Jaque in a cage now. 'She is mine!' I growled. I drove at a breakneck speed going to Blood Moon Pack. I decided to challenge their Alpha, Adam Hayes. I wanted to know what made Jaque lie down and spread her legs for him. Was he better? 'Was he a better f*ck?!' 'F*ck, I'm going to kill him!' I was explo
Adam POV . . I missed her. Why was that? I kept telling myself that the bond was gone. That she had nothing to do with me anymore. That she was not important in my life. However! "Ahh!" I hit the punching bag to the extreme that it created a hole before the rope snapped, dropping it onto the floor. "F*ck you!" I roared in the air, cursing Jaque in my thoughts. "What have you done to me?" I was yelling at her, thinking she was with me now, and she could hear and feel my anger with her. My wanders were cut off by Andrew, my beta, when he swung the gym door open, holding his gym bag. He had a white towel hanging on his shoulder. "What's up?!" He asked as he glanced at the boxing dummy lying dead on the ground. "Have you heard any news from the kingdom?" I asked, panting in both anger and exhaustion. My sweat was like waterfalls on my face, flowing down my neck and bare chest. I was just wearing a pair of training pants and training shoes at the moment. I took off the band
Jaque POV . . We were here. We were now here at the final destination of the Rogie King. We clasped our hands as we approached the wooden fence near the entrance of this forest. It was just a simple barrier for human eyes, but for creatures like us, it was the doorway to the realm of the hollies. The fence was just beside the highway where a few cars passed by. This highway was in the middle of mountain trees, and the only lights that served as the vision of the drivers were the post lamps with a distance of ten meters away each. "So, this is it!" I breathed. "Are you ready, my king?" Forcing a smile, but my hands were shaking. I just couldn't imagine Logan parting with me again, and this one had no chance of returning. If he failed, then he failed. If he won, then it would be a great victory for everyone. "I am, sweetheart. Don't be anxious, okay? I promised to be back, hence I will be back!" He smiled back with the reassurance to return to me alive. I hugged him tight
Logan POV . . At night... "This is ridiculous!' Alaric snorted under his breath. Victoria commanded us to stay in the middle of the forest to reflect. It took them a couple of hours to convince us to agree to their stupid plan. Alaric picked up a stone and threw it in the dark. "F*ck!" I scoffed and rolled my eyes at his exaggerated expression. Getting up from the ground, I stepped away for a while. I couldn't stand being with this bloodsucker for just a second. How about more days or months? "To sh!t this!" I whispered good enough for him to hear it. He glanced over his shoulder before he gradually turned around. Our stares met, burning and bleeding in both rage and disgust. "You think I also approved of this, werewolf king?!" He sarcastically uttered, making me raise my brow at him. "No matter what we do, there is no way that vampires and werewolves will be at peace!" He stressed out. "You think I also want that, vampire prince?" I also told him with the same tone
Logan POV . . At night... "This is ridiculous!' Alaric snorted under his breath. Victoria commanded us to stay in the middle of the forest to reflect. It took them a couple of hours to convince us to agree to their stupid plan. Alaric picked up a stone and threw it in the dark. "F*ck!" I scoffed and rolled my eyes at his exaggerated expression. Getting up from the ground, I stepped away for a while. I couldn't stand being with this bloodsucker for just a second. How about more days or months? "To sh!t this!" I whispered good enough for him to hear it. He glanced over his shoulder before he gradually turned around. Our stares met, burning and bleeding in both rage and disgust. "You think I also approved of this, werewolf king?!" He sarcastically uttered, making me raise my brow at him. "No matter what we do, there is no way that vampires and werewolves will be at peace!" He stressed out. "You think I also want that, vampire prince?" I also told him with the same tone
Logan POV . . There was no way in this world, and in the realm of the gods and goddesses, would I team with this bloodsucker. I hated their kind and his guts! "I can go there alone, Jaque. I don't need anybody's help. Especially not with him!" Everyone could tell who I was talking about based on my glare in his direction, and the same with him, Alaric was throwing me a dagger stare. "I can't even stand his face in my castle. What do you think you're doing, Shiva?!" Alaric was also upset. His fangs were protruding in his gums. "If ever!" But then the wind had suddenly changed its direction. Alaric was massaging his chin while staring at me from head to foot. "Although I like the idea of having a special snack. A king's blood might be tastier than a normal wolf's blood!" My blood boiled at his words, and I sprinted toward him right away. Even if Thorin was dormant, I still had the wolf's speed in my system. "Say, that again, bloodsucking moron!" My voice vibrated with that
Jaque POV . . "How is he?" I was waiting outside of our designated bedroom for a couple of hours when Witch Anya finally came out with some potion in her hands. "What are those bottles for?" I pointed at the two small plastic bottles that had the colors green and yellow in them. "For your first question, King Logan is getting better, but still unconscious. Your second, these are vials for taming Thorin and making him weak a little bit!" She walked past me and turned around after. "Jaque, you can see him now!" Witch Anya smiled. "Victoria is watching him!" I just nodded and stood up. I went straight to his bed, where he was lying unconscious. Victoria was just calmly watching him. "Logan, can you hear me?" I whispered in his ear. I heard him groan and was delighted to see that he was responding. He was so pale. Thorin had taken a lot of his energy earlier. "Logan!" I sat on the edge of his bed. Victoria was just watching my every move. "I am just here!" I whispered again. Wi
Jaque POV . . "Where are they? Are they still outside?" Witch Anya questioned upon appearing in front of us. Victoria was with her, just like her neutral expression, calm and cold. When the blast of something like thunder flashed on the door, creating an ear-deafening noise, the usual calm Victoria jumped on her post and gripped Witch Anya's arm tightly. "We have to stop them now. We are wasting too much time!" I yelled at them, making them all glance in my direction. When they saw how serious I was, even Logan, who was a high and mighty king, obeyed at once. "Let's go. You stay behind me, sweetheart!" He whispered as he placed himself in front of me, shielding me from the enormous fight outside. "Witches, form a small circle!" Orora commanded. I was stunned that none of the two protested at her demanding tone. As they began chanting a spell in Latin, Collen also shifted into an eagle and flew toward Alaric, who was shooting fireballs at Amira. On the other hand, Amira
Jaque POV . . Logan and I were still resting when shattering broken glasses made me jolt from my sleep. My hand involuntarily went onto my chest as I gasped loudly, making Logan crease his brows and his still-sleepy eyes open. "Logan, did you hear that?" I whispered as I glanced outside. That was indeed ear-deafening. "Looks like something is going on outside!" However, his attitude seemed not to be bothered by the noises at all. He wrapped his strong arm around me and pulled me back to lie down instead. "I'm still sleepy!" He also buried his face in the crook of my neck and sniffed my hair. Within just a split second, I could already hear his calm breathing. "But Logan, it looks like there is a huge fight going on!" I struggled to get up. His arm was like a metal, heavy enough to lift. "Logan, I need to check~ whoaaah!" I screamed in fright when I saw Alaric just crush on the bricks of the castle by the window where our room was. It seemed like somebody or something strong
Adam POV . . "Never mind!" She just also shrugged her question off. She turned around and was about to leave when she tapped my shoulder. I felt chills down my spine when her skin touched my shirt. "You appear to be anxious when I come closer, Alpha?!" I could hear a tease in her tone. I couldn't even afford to glance at her. "Of course not, my princess. I am not worthy to feel anything for you except my respect!" That was the truth, although I could hear Kylo snarling at me, disapproving of my choice of words. "Then why do I hear disapproval from your wolf?" With those words that she just released from her mouth, I was rooted in my spot. Kylo was also dumbfounded. Could she hear him? "I... I... don't know what you mean, Princess Amira!" I was stuttering. 'Pick up your brain on the ground, idiot!' I heard Kylo roar. Princess Amira suddenly burst out laughing. "Your wolf is funny, Alpha Adam. What's his name?!" Should I tell him? An idea popped up in my mind. "Make a g
Adam POV . . In the dining room, everyone was silenced. While three servants placed different meals on the marble table, Andrew and I stared at the food. Obviously, no seafood was served. There was pork, beef, and salad. Fresh fruits such as papaya and cantaloupe were also at the corner. One of the servants was serving the princess by putting different food on her plate. The other servants were busy pouring white wine into our glasses. "Alpha Adam, what do you know about my siblings?" Suddenly, Princess Amira asked. I was about to put the steak in my mouth, but I had to stop and put the cutlery down to answer her question. "I have met Orora in a battle. She is quite fierce like you!" She snorted and rolled her eyes upon hearing my comment to her sister. "Collen, on the other hand, as I have heard, is a trickster. He can change his appearance to different forms!" "Indeed, he is. He can change into a woman and ant, too, if he wants!" Princess Amira continued. "What about