Author’s POV Callum sat still with his gaze fixed on the wall, many thoughts kept roaming his head. He saw that look and he recognized it. It is the same one his brother had that made Callum hasten his decision. He should have done a counterattack the minute he had the chance to. Waiting this long will cost him a lot. One of the elders that had followed him back home noisily cleared his throat. Callum sighed tiredly. “Do you have something to say, Elder James?” Elder James hummed in response. “I do have something to say and I believe I speak for all of us here when I say your nephew's attitude today was outrageous. Our families have been known to survive with these taxes. He can’t just wake up one day and deprive us of it.” “Did something happen that we are unaware of? He has never gone against us until now.” The most sensible amongst them Elder Dante chipped in. “He is just a child after all. You should have taken that seat, Callum. You are a rightful heir just like he is too.”
Ronan’s POV “You are unbelievable, Ronan. Why would you make such a decision?” Freya questioned. Stretching out my neck, I leaned further into the chair. I thought this particular discussion was over the moment I stepped out of the meeting hall. But as it appears I am in for a long ride. “Why aren’t you saying anything?” She queried stomping her feet on the hard floor. My eyes stared long at her poor legs she was punishing all for nothing. Inhaling, I held her gaze. “I don’t understand where all this commotion of yours is coming from. But this is not your concern Freya. Handle your affairs as the Luna queen and let me take care of mine.” A loud gasp escaped her lips as she stared at me with eyes wide open. One would think I said something sacrilegious. “Are you listening to yourself? You act like you don’t know this thing concerns me. My brother is part of the council after my father died and my family gets the means to survive through these taxes.” “Did I say they won’t get the
Fiona’s POVI stared at the door longingly feeling guilty and needy at the same time. I know it is wrong to crave his presence this much when I know the situation he is in. But I can’t help it when I have gotten used to seeing him around. Ronan has made it a point of duty to always check on me every day. But he seems to be running late today. Also, I am all alone in the house. Isla needed to get to the market. I sat curled up on the couch that seemed too tiny for me to make adjustments. The door clicked open and my heart thumped in excitement at seeing Ronan. But it fell when it turned out to be the Luna queen. A light giggle escaped her lips. “Someone doesn’t seem too excited to see me.” I waved a hand quickly. “It's not what you think. I thought it was Isla.”“Where is she by the way?” She asked, looking around the house. “To the market,” I mumbled quickly. I don’t know why, but I can’t seem to relax in her presence. Might be my conscience dealing with me. “I would have loved t
Ronan’s POV Fiona seems to have overestimated her strength. We didn’t even get to run half of the woods before she started whining about her leg. I found it funny. “Why do you keep chuckling to yourself?” She pouted leaning into me as we walked back to the house. I coughed lightly, “I just can’t help it. You were so energized when we were going that I thought the woods would beg for you to stop running.” “It's the pregnancy. Not me.” Fiona defended. Humming in response, I rubbed at her back. “Yes, you said that the first time.” She nudged me in the rib with her elbow. “It’s obvious you are mocking me. I am one of the best runners back in my village. Everyone knew how much I could move on my hind legs. I just feel heavy and weak because of the baby in me.” Isla greeted us shyly as we entered the house. I nodded in response, but Fiona was too busy with her whining to notice her. Dumping herself into the bed, she folded her arms still pouting with tears in her eyes and her cheeks
Author’s POV“Let me do it, my lady, please.” The maid begged Celine on her knees. The others joined in too. Celine threw her head to the back feeling burdened all over again. No matter how hard she tries to keep Callum's monstrous side away from everyone in the house. His attitude towards her eventually pushes her to start acting mean to the poor maids and her own children. This morning he requested a meal whose ingredients are hard to find. Two of the guards set out to find it as fast as they could and returned about two hours later. Callum refused the meal and eventually pummeled Celine for bringing it too late to him. She couldn’t find anything else to distract herself and had chosen to wash the dishes instead before she lost her mind. Celine inhaled deeply and turned to the maids with a weak smile. “Why are you all begging me like you did something wrong?” “We fear you are angry because the food Elder Callum rejected wasn’t cooked right.” The oldest one amongst them, Dahlia s
Author’s POVThe room felt stiff and nothing interested Freya. Her mind is everywhere and having to visit her family who are all about themselves stresses her out the most. She blames Ronan for making his latest decision without thinking of the possible effects. Her brother, Levi, is one of the most self-centered people she has ever encountered. It didn’t come as a surprise to her since their father was that way. They were the most delighted about her marriage to the Alpha King. If she wasn’t mated to Ronan, her fate was in their hands. They were already making plans to marry off to someone well-to-do. Freya’s wolf is always restless in her brother’s presence. He seems to have a mind full of selfish desires and nothing more. At least their father randomly worries about her. She has been avoiding him for some time now. However, with Ronan’s decision to end their corrupt earnings. Trouble has been stirred. Levi growled loudly halting her thoughts. “When do you intend to be ever usef
Fiona’s POVI stirred from my sleep feeling light as a feather. Sitting up gently, I yawn. It seems like I have been sleeping for a long while, I didn’t even know when I slept off. Isla came in holding up a bright smile with a bowl of steaming stew. I can tell it is beef stew causing me to gulp hungrily. She handed me a cup of water, before putting the tray down in front of me. “Did you know I was awake?” I asked after I took a long sip. She sat on the edge of the bed smiling at me. “Not at all. But I had the intention to wake you up. How is the soup?” “It tastes so good!” I mumbled smacking my lips in satisfaction. “The Luna Queen has a really soft spot for you. She came here to check on you and found you asleep. She had left before but came back to instruct me to make a special beef stew recipe for you.” I blushed lightly. “I considered myself lucky.”“Yes, you are. It is sort of rare to see people care for their child-bearers; they are only concerned about the child and nothin
Fiona’s POVAs tired as my body was, I still couldn’t sleep. My mind kept roaming and I couldn’t get Isla’s story out of my head. Our situation might not be exactly alike, but there is a chance I might end up with the same fate. What would I do with myself? I can always get a job, but how about the emotional trauma that would come with it?It is already hard for me to accept the truth of never seeing my child again. I curled up against myself feeling my belly churn in discomfort. I can’t deny that a part of me melts at the thought of king Ronan. I want to stop the mushy feelings from coming. But I can’t, not when he is being so caring towards me. At first when i had told him about the pregnancy, I thought he hated me with the way he responded. It turns out that wasn’t the case. Whatever it is right now, I would end up heartbroken if i don’t put an actual distance between us. My heart ached at the decision. King Ronan makes being locked up here more adaptable. Pushing him away will ad