Ronan’s POV“When did you get here?” Fiona asked as I walked further into the room.Isla bowed slightly and hurried out of the room leaving the both of us. I walked in just in time to hear Isla defending me in front of Fiona. It made me happy to know someone can attest to the goodness of my heart. I haven’t been able to cope with myself knowing that Fiona is still very angry at me.“Not too long. Just long enough to hear how much you love me.” I teased, attempting to pull her close.She backed away from me and ran out. I was perplexed by her action and ran after her blindly. By the time I reached outside, I saw her wolf tail as she jumped into the woods. I shifted and followed suit.“Fiona!” I howled after her.She didn’t respond to me and kept running. I ran after her and crossed her path to keep her in one place.Panting heavily, I held her gaze. “What are you doing?”“Stay away from me, Ronan.” She replied and turned around back to the house.I followed suit and found her back in t
Author’s POVCallum stumbled into the house yelling out to his maids to get him the doctor. His side was bleeding profusely, he had been attacked during his run in the woods. His growl was more of vengeance than pain. Thankfully he was able to discharge his attacker because he wasn’t far from home yet.The doctor arrived and kept asking Callum where he got wounded and if it needed to be reported to the palace. Callum shunned him to keep quiet and do his job. The doctor did as told. He dressed the wound and left. Callum asked one of the maids to bring him a bottle of whiskey.Despite the doctor’s warning, he drank it like water, cursing under his breath as the effect hit him hard. He couldn’t help but think that Ronan might be the one who orchestrated the attack. Freya must have been trying to get on his good side and instigate his nephew against him. He kicked at the floor, groaning loudly at the pain that surged through him.He wasn’t going to just sit still and let them take him for
Fiona’s POVI was surprised to see Ronan gone by the next morning. I couldn’t ask anyone about him, since I wasn’t exactly responsive towards him. My sleep was filled with different nightmares of him being taken away from me. For some unknown reason, I doubt Freya’s pregnancy. Even though it is the wrong thing for me to think of. It's not something I can help much.“Do you not like the food?” Dawn asked me with a concerned look on her face.I managed to hold up a weak smile. “The food is good. I just have a lot on my mind.”She remained quiet, staring down at her food. Then she looked up at me and said. “You shouldn’t worry yourself too much about anything. I know I am probably not in a position to tell you what to do. But I am guessing you know what I mean.”“You are such a thoughtful young lady.”“Thank you, Aunty.”After spending some time with them and Louis. I headed back to my room to read a book. All of a sudden, I heard something at the window. More like someone throwing a sto
Author’s POVFreya caressed her belly time and time again as she paced the room back and forth. Levi didn’t show up the day she had asked for him to come. She couldn’t sleep all through the night, the thought of Callum showing up in the middle of the night and ready to stick a knife in her chest.She has to get rid of him soon or he will definitely bring a lot of problems to her. A person like Callum who is filled with ego wouldn’t let things slide so easily. Not after she promised to stick by his side. If not for him, she probably wouldn’t have been able to survive Ronan’s betrayal.The door opened letting in Ava. The older woman had a worried look on her face. “My queen, why are you doing this? You shouldn’t be stressing yourself this way. It is not good for you and the baby.”She huffed, “What am I supposed to do then? I need to know what would become of me with Callum on the loose.”“Elder Callum wouldn’t dare to do something like that.”Freya scoffed, she bit back her tongue when
Ronan’s POV“Relax.” Timon urged as I kept stomping the floor, feeling a storm of rage building up inside me.After hearing about Callum’s visit from Freya and also confirming from the guards that he came, I felt bad for not being around sooner. I would have dealt with him beyond imagination. He has a lot of nerve walking in here to accuse someone when he is a murderer.I stopped abruptly and faced Timon. “I can’t relax. He might be my uncle, but I have had enough of his nonsense. Why didn’t you tell me sooner or send a letter?” I questioned him.“Because I was worried you would end up doing like this. I was the first one he met halfway when he arrived and I questioned him turning him away. There is no way I would have informed you and the matter wouldn’t have escalated. You are the Alpha king, yes. But the council members are a force in the kingdom. And your uncle has them eating out of his palm.”“Isn’t a known enemy better? We have been chasing clout for a year now, we might as wel
Author’s POVCallum heaved in pain as it struck him on the side very hard. He let out a string of curses. Imaginations ran wild in his head on what he would do to the person who had the guts to attack him. One of his men walked in with a bow.“Have you found anyone who might have had something to do with the attack around that time?” Callum asked.The man shook his head with his hands folded behind him. “Nothing yet, my lord. But we know now that none of the people from the palace had anything to do with it.”He gnashed his teeth against each other. “You can go. And make sure you keep searching for the bastard.”Struggling to his feet, Callum staggered to get the half-drunk whiskey bottle on the table. Ignoring the doctor’s warning, he drank everything in one go. His body weighed off to the back and he ended up on the floor. He shut his eyes and inhaled sharply, cursing himself out.He has never been known to make silly mistakes before. Not only did he push Freya away with his accusat
Ronan’s POV“How did you know he was going to take the bait?” Timon asked as he walked into the study.I raised a confused brow, “what are you talking about?”“Elder James went to your uncle’s house today and he spent some time in there before leaving. What do you think they discussed?”I shrugged. “You don’t expect me to know that, do you? I only pieced two and two together. It's not like I am very sure of what they might be up to.”He chuckled lightly and pulled out a chair to sit in. “I have a feeling you might know a lot more than you are letting on. What started all of this in the first place? What do you stand to gain? Elder Callum had threatened the royal household and yet he is still roaming freely. What is going on?”“Ask one question at a time,” I said with a sniff.I can’t exactly tell what I am up to regarding my uncle. But his unexpected attitude towards Aunt Celine when she was alive makes me feel doubtful of everything he claimed to be. I have been concerned about the d
Ronan’s POVIsla isn’t supposed to be here. But that isn’t the case right now. I am waiting for the doctor to revive her to hear what she has to say about my son. I kept pacing the room back and forth feeling restless. If Timon had not stopped me, I would have raced to the village where Fiona and my son were. He assured me he would get in touch with the men appointed to guard them to know what might be happening.“Your majesty.” The doctor called out to me.“What is wrong with her?” I inquired.“She is dehydrated and passed out due to exhaustion. She must have been running for a long while. She would be awake soon enough for you to speak to her.” He said. “I will take my leave now, Your Highness.”“Thank you, doctor.” I patted his back before moving on to Isla. “Isla what is wrong with my son?” I questioned forgetting that she was just recovering herself.Isla managed to sit up, her lips were parched. “The prince developed a severe fever and has been turning white. We couldn’t call ou