Ronan’s POV“Are you sure you want to do this?” Timon asked me for the umpteenth time.I glared at him. “If you intend to chicken out, you know I won’t stop you. I am the Alpha king and will bear the burden in the first place. I have thought hard and long about it and my mind is made up.”He mumbled some incoherent words and dragged behind me him reluctantly. I had a lot of thinking to do when I was with Fiona. The only reason my uncle was able to get away with his horrible act is because there is no rule protecting mates in case they get hurt. I am going to stop such cruelty under my rule even if I can’t get to punish Elder Callum or other animals like him. Fiona did help me make the decision. She assured me Aunt Celine would be happier with that than me blaming myself.Everyone was standing including the evil-doer when I walked in. As much as I try to see him as I always do. The vision of him beating Aunt Celine while she wept and begged helplessly makes me boil. Dion agreed with m
Author’s POVCallum scratched the wall angrily with his claws feeling his insides boil in anger. He wished he got the chance to pounce on Ronan and ripped him to shreds. All through the discussion they had in the meeting room all he wanted to do was pull out his insides and watch him bleed to death.The mistake he made was underestimating the young man. He should have killed Ronan a long time ago and made sure no traces of him were seen. But like a cursed person, his target keeps slipping out of his hands.He started pacing the room back and forth while trying to mind-link Freya.“That bitch!” He growled sinking his blood-stained claws into his palm.His wolf whined on the pain which Callum ignored. He finally felt tired and eased himself into a chair. A light knock came from behind the door and one of his men walked in.The young man bowed his head slightly. “You called for me, my lord.”Callum flared his nose looking angry all over again. With a lowrumble at the back of his throat
Author’s POVThe creepy sound from behind the tall grasses and trees caused Ronan to take an abrupt pause. He had been hearing it since he went further into the woods. His wolf, Dion had also smelt a distant scent. Only to realize that there might be several of them lurking behind the shadows.Ronan scratched the ground with his claws and while he mindlinked Timon. He took one step further and the sounds became clearer. They were closing in on him. He shut his eyes tightly to focus on their breathing to enable him to know the number of people that had him surrounded. But he couldn’t they seemed to be breathing the same way.“There is no need to keep hiding, show your faces, you coward.” He growled baring his canines.As if on cue the wolves hiding stepped out. They all had dark paint on their body. Ronan didn’t need to be told that it was their means to disguise themselves. He couldn’t catch a whiff of their actual scent. His enemies seem to have gotten bolder. Their desperation has
Ronan’s POVIt's been a while since I slept this long. I had woken up quite early feeling very active with Freya next to me. I can remember last night vividly. I don’t know what exactly came over me, but it felt as if I had missed Freya so much that I might do something drastic if she didn’t end up in my arms.Our arousal still lingered in the air until this morning. I don’t know how I am supposed to feel about it and I try not to brood on it too much. It’s more like cheating and at the same time, it is not. Freya is still my mate even though my heart belongs to another. I will just have to see this as one of those times that I laid with Freya and still went on to sleep with Fiona.Timon had a look on his face that seemed like he knew something when we met in the hallway.“You are up early today.” He mused.I snorted. “Like that is anything new.”“For someone who was almost attacked yesterday, you look very relaxed.” Timon pointed out.I smiled at that. “It's all thanks to Freya’s spe
Author’s POV“Calm down.” Ava huffed, obviously tired of seeing Freya pace the room back and forth.Freya turned to her with her eyes rounding like saucers. “What if he suspects something is amiss? It's barely three weeks since we slept together, do you think it matches? Wouldn’t he have smelt it on me the first time?”She scoffed. “You give this he wolves too much credit. The she-wolf is much more sensitive than they are when it comes to smells like that.”Still not convinced, Freya rubbed at the back of her neck feeling the goosebumps rise in folds. She had found out about her pregnancy two months back which and her brewing closeness to Ronan, had given her the idea to make something work between them. The sex had only been once, but it didn’t seem too bad to lead to a child.Confirming the pregnancy had been very shocking for her. She didn’t believe it for an entire week. Anxiety, fear, and hope mixed together were the basis of her emotions. And when she eventually came to terms wi
Ronan’s POVMy ears felt like they had been pulled apart. “W…what did you just say?”Freya wiped at the tears rolling down her face. “We are finally going to have a child of our own, my king. After so long.”I blinked rapidly, rubbing at my face to be sure I heard correctly. “H..how did that happen?”“How am I supposed to know? We slept together after such a long time and the goddess chose to bless us.”My head spinned as the ground moved too fast under me. I don’t know how to respond to the news. I haven’t thought about Freya becoming a mother and I know that sounds belittling of me. I gulped hard and grabbed both of her hands.“Do you mind if I call the doctor to check?” I asked.She nodded. “Yes, I would like to be certain again too.”“Thank you,” I mumbled, kissing her forehead.The doctor was called for and he arrived in no time, he cross-checked Freya and held up a smile at the end of it.“This is such a good time to be alive, your majesty. The Luna Queen is pregnant.” He announ
Author’s POVCallum hastened his steps with a determined look on his face. He would forever blame himself for involving Freya in his plans. She always seems to find possible ways to bring him to a full stop. When one of his men who worked in the palace had come to tell him about the Queen’s pregnancy. He had argued against it.That wasn’t the agreement between them. She was supposed to put an end to his life not carry his child. The idea of the pregnancy sounded funny to him. Freya, pregnant? Sounds absurd. Which is why he had come by to confirm it for himself. She would have to explain herself. He found her in the garden after asking the maids about her whereabouts.Freya's face morphed into these worried lines when she saw Callum. Ava made a face asking if she should wait. But she shook her head in refusal.“There you are,” Callum grumbled.“Welcome, Elder Callum. To what do I owe this visit?” She asked keeping a straight face.He scoffed. “You do have a lot of nerve talking to me i
Ronan’s POV“Do you really have a death wish?” Timon questioned me with a look of disbelief written boldly on his face.I scoffed frowning at the ground. “I am not a coward, Timon. I have had enough of all these incessant warnings that have led to nowhere. Whoever is involved in trying to kill me is the actual coward, they attack behind my back shamelessly. If they want a good fight they will show their stupid face.”The anger I was feeling after meeting with my uncle had simmered by the time Timon arrived. I felt the crazy urge to pick him up right there as he walked out on me and had him locked up. For someone who committed a grievous crime of abuse, he looks very unbothered.He inhaled sharply. “Don’t get me wrong, your highness. You are not a coward and that is a known fact. I don’t just want you exhausting your energy on something that doesn’t matter much. You have too many things on your plate. There is the queen to protect. You can’t let your anger get in the way now.”I ruffl
Ronan’s POVLouis let out his loud childish laugh as I tickled his side. It feels so good to finally get the chance to play with my child. We have gotten closer as it should be. He has stuffed himself with every sweet chewables the party has to offer. I have a feeling Isla would have a hard time putting him to bed.“So sorry, Your Highness. I will take him now.” Isla pleaded.“It is alright, Isla. Thank you. Where is my wife?”“She is getting changed.”“Alright, thank you.”After the usual open ceremony that involved every member of the Nestorian kingdom, Fiona was crowned as the Luna Queen. We returned to the palace to celebrate with a ball, ushering in anyone who desired to attend. Fiona made the most beautiful bride I have ever seen in her wedding dress. I wish we didn’t have to be so engaged in honoring our guests and just have her to myself.“Wow, he is, the man of the hour.” Timon teased sitting next to me.“I have been looking around for you. Where have you been?” I questioned.
Fiona’s POVI glanced discreetly at Ronan and smiled to myself. He looks much better than he was a month ago. When Lord Timon arrived with a carriage saying we were returning to the palace, I thought it was a joke. I had almost given up on the thought that we would ever get to return since Ronan never seemed to have an answer.When we arrived there was a lot of acknowledgment from the very people who didn’t care to see me. I never knew Ronan’s uncle and didn’t think too highly of him after hearing about all that he did. What I didn’t expect was the situation of Freya. It was okay when she plotted to have me dead, but shocking at her intention to kill Ronan. You never know what people are capable of. Dawn didn’t appear too concerned about the death of her father, but she finally got the chance to mourn her mother properly.I felt sorry for Dawn and Ronan, even though my experience wasn’t as epic as theirs. I do know what it feels like to have the ones you trust to play on your heart an
Ronan’s POVMy entire world felt like a lie. I still can’t get over everything that Elder Callum expressed. To think I felt guilty for ever suspecting him. All the while I had sleepless nights and battled for my life, he was plotting against me.“Why don’t you go back to the palace, Your Majesty, and let me sort this out,” Timon said.I shook my head feeling a nasty ache making its way to my head. “No, please, I want to see for myself.” I insisted.We were headed for Elder Callum’s house to search properly this time. Even though I still can’t get over the shock of all that he said and his death, I want to get a glimpse of everything. The house was agog when we arrived. All of the maids and guards looked on in fear as Timon and his men searched every room in the house.The remains of Aunt Celine were the first thing that was found. Callum had it wrapped up in a bag and put it into the room she had slept in when she was alive. It was obvious that it was her from the burnt remains of her
Author’s POVThere was an eerie feeling in the air as Ronan moved through the woods stealthily. He could sense some presence behind the thick bushes, and even though whoever it was did try to hide its scent, he caught a whiff of it and it almost seemed familiar. He should have listened to Timon who advised that he took a carriage to meet with his family. But something told him to go his usual route.He halted his steps to listen to be sure he heard right. All of sudden a big wolf matching his frame jumped at him from nowhere sinking his teeth into Ronan’s upper body, but he missed and only got to tear out a bit of his fur. Before he could get a grip on the situation, the attacker pushed him to the ground aiming for his neck vein. Ronan fought hard and gave the wolf a wild kick that sent him reeling backward.Ronan hurried to his feet, gnashing his teeth at his attacker. Just then the attacker shifted into their form leaving Ronan in shock. Callum turned out to be the one behind the wo
Ronan’s POVSomeone banged recklessly on the door waking me up roughly from my sleep. I have barely gotten an hour of sleep in. My mind has been laced heavily with thoughts that had prevented me from sleeping at the due time. Groaning, I sat up with my back bent. It's actually morning, how long was I asleep?Timon made his way in, bowing slightly towards me. “Your majesty,”“Really? Why would you hit on the door like that?” I questioned.“It was not my doing. Ava was at the door.”“Has she lost her mind? Where are the guards when you need them to do their jobs? Why wake me up so early in the morning?”“It's not exactly morning your majesty. It is way past noon. Are you alright? You don’t look well rested.”I rubbed my forehead, staring intently at the wall. “Something is coming, Timon. But I do not know what it is and my heart is burdened. I couldn’t get any sleep because of it. If anything goes wrong please protect my family.”He sighed. “Don’t be like that, we will resolve whatever
Ronan’s POV“Where is that bastard?” Levi yelled as he stormed my study.Three guards stood behind him ready to strike at my order. They must have restrained themselves since he is my in-law. I nodded towards them to excuse us. Timon gave me a questioning nod.“What is all this about Levi?” I inquired.“Oh, really? So you do not know what all this is about? Where is my sister, Ronan? Did you have your child bearer skin her alive? So what if she tried to kill her? Isn’t she an intruder in the first place? You should be ashamed of yourself for picking a mere stranger over your mate.” He ranted.I exchanged a confused look with Timon before looking back at the fuming man. “What you are saying now is that you do not see any wrong in what your sister did?”“Yes, and for what it is worth, you are to blame. If you didn’t turn away from her and make her feel unneeded she wouldn’t have gone that far. But what excuse do you have now that she is carrying your child and your child bearer is very
Author’s POV“Freya?” Callum called out. No response came. He rubbed at his neck in discomfort and moved closer. She was unmoving and blood appeared to be flowing from her head to the ground.He gulped hard and felt her pulse. Callum cursed under his breath at the eventuality of his action. Not only had her breath seized, she couldn’t be revived. Freya was dead. Covering his eyes with both hands, he groaned like a wounded lion. This wasn’t supposed to end like that. The only death he intends to have on his hands next is Ronan’s.His breath hitched at every passing second. Rising to his feet, he took in a deep breath to calm himself. There is no need to start hyperventilating when the deed has already been done. First, he has to get her cleaned up and find a way to dispose of her body, but then it will take a lot of work. If anyone gets to know that the queen is missing, it won’t take long for her to be traced down to him.Callum searched around for anything that would do to stuff her
Author’s POVFreya gasped for breath like she had been hit in the chest. Nothing prepared her for the murderous look in his eyes. She could sense the irritation in his expression. Her legs wobbled and her lips quivered. Ronan was supposed to be obsessed with her now that she was pregnant. He is meant to cherish her like no other. Instead, he appears to be disgusted by her.She pulled at her hair with shaky hands. A muffled scream escaped her lips, she tried hard to let it all out but nothing came. The tears rolled down her face, almost blinding her. Freya sat still just staring blankly into space. It is as if every time she tries to give Ronan a chance to amend his ways, he walks onto the destructive path.Regret creeps in as she thinks of Callum. He had been the only one who came to her rescue and assured her of a secure future. Instead of making sure their relationship is sealed and they have themselves to count on. She plotted his death. All because of Ronan.The more she thought a
Ronan’s POV“You didn’t find anything?” I asked Timon for the umpteenth time like my ears had gone deaf.He bowed his head, “I am sorry, Your Majesty. I must have gotten the wrong information.”Ruffling my hair, I sank onto the couch feeling an unexplained exhaustion. I had eventually hurried back to the palace in the hope that Timon would catch onto something. Even though we do have a missing knife to prove that my uncle had something to do with his friend's death, it is not enough to accuse him of killing his wife.Even though it doesn’t sound right, I am beginning to hope he might have a link to the enemy tormenting me. It probably was Elder James. What if my uncle was trying to defend me? Won’t it be wrong of me to be so hard on a person who is more like my parent?Timon dragged a foot on the ground. “Please say something.”I held his gaze, shrugging. “I really wish I could say something to you, but I do not know what to say. I must admit that I was eager to hear the outcome of yo