Ronan’s POV My eyes fluttered open as the morning sun shined brightly into them. I kiss my teeth at the sharp hurt that followed. Looking to my side Freya isn’t next to me. I felt the bed and it was cold which meant that she had been up for a while. I was quite tired last night and sought solace in Fiona’s room. I can’t exactly remember how I returned to the room, but whichever way I am sure I didn’t cause any ruckus. “You sure did,” Dion mentioned. Putting a halt in my day that has barely started. “What would I have done in my sleep state?” I questioned. “What couldn’t you have done? I warned you last night to stay put in the room but you just had to go to Fiona. Not only are you going to create unwarranted enmity, you are hurting Freya. Put yourself in her shoes and consider what she might have been thinking.” He continued. I inhaled deeply feeling a string of aches in my head. I should take a quick run and have a long bath. That should bring my head back together. Dion kept mu
Ronan’s POV “Who is coming for you aunt? What happened? Where is my uncle?” I questioned. But she only kept repeating her words and it got me confused. Timon exchanged a look with me and he motioned for me to help her to the couch while he locked the door. I knelt in front of her trying to calm her down. There was a glass of water on my table and he brought it to her. Celine received it with shaky hands and drank it in one go. I sat next to her and Timon returned to his chair. “Talk to me, aunt. What happened to you? Did something happen to Elder Callum?” “N…nothing happened to him. He is causing me too much harm I can’t hold back anymore.” She wailed. “I don’t understand you aunt. What sort of harm?” She took off the cloth she used as a shield and I couldn’t believe my eyes at the swollen face. Aunt Celine went further to show the scars from other attacks. For a werewolf to still possess her scars from a wound. It must have been very deep. Something pulled at my heart and I tr
Fiona’s POVI was taken aback when Celine was brought to the house and I was told she would be staying for a while. Her eyes looked distant and fear seemed to hover around her. Her wolf whimpers at every turn, almost like she worries somebody will come after her. She has been sleeping since she came in and Isla took the rest of the night off. She has been doing that a lot lately. Inhaling deeply, I sat at my usual spot behind the house reminiscing on my uninteresting life. I still can’t get over the things Freya said to me as regard’s Ronan’s visit. I guess I am becoming more self-centered as the day goes on. Because I have to admit that I still want Ronan around whether his wife likes it or not. It is his fault that I am in this situation. He is supposed to be by my side whenever I need him. It is his child after all. “If you keep thinking in such an entitled manner. Your heart is going to become stone.” Rin said. “Never try to justify your silly actions. You did wrong by holding R
Ronan’s POVMy eyes refuse to stay closed even though I am feeling sleepy. I glanced at my side to see Freya sleeping peacefully. She looks so beautiful and innocent. My finger trailed her soft flawless face. It feels like a long time since I got this close to her. My heart thumped slowly. There isn’t much of the spark that comes to me whenever I stare at her like this. I believe it's because we haven’t had much time spent together. Worry lines perch on her forehead and I almost feel guilty for it. She chewed on her empty mouth like a child and it made me smile. Leaning forward I placed a kiss on her forehead attempting to turn away. Instead, she wrapped her arm around me, placing her head on my chest. I chuckled, kissing her again. She is obviously not deeply asleep. The next time I opened my eyes, it was already morning. Freya as always isn’t near me. She takes her Luna duty seriously and hardly wakes up late. In her words, she is showing a good example to the people working with
Ronan’s POV I couldn’t get the words of the dead man out of my head. As I moved it felt like the ground moved underneath me and the walls were about to close up on me. The people suddenly looked funny like they were saying something spiteful about me and mocking me to my face. I was warned to take caution and be careful of the people that I trust the most. The captive had said I was too trusting which was why they got to me so easily. I don’t want to take his words to heart but I can't help it. It keeps ringing in my ears and I can hear the taunt in it. Who could he be talking about?Or is there a chance they planned it?“Don’t be so quick to think evil about your family.” Dion cautioned. “Yes, we do have our suspicions but if you are not careful you will end up being noticed. Which would put more pressure on you.” “But they tried to kill me.” I protested in a shaky voice. “I know. Haven’t you always known that someone was after your life? You barely made it through your teenage
Author’s POVFreya gave Isla a despicable look. It's beginning to seem like the young maid is deviating from the initial plan. She cleared her throat and crossed her legs. “Why haven’t I heard anything from you?” She asked. Isla shifted on her kneel, she had been in the position for too long. “Nothing out of the ordinary has happened, your highness. The king hasn’t had much time lately.” She mused picking her words carefully to avoid getting someone else tangled in the mess.She gave Isla a suspicious look. “Do I look like a fool to you, girl? You had better keep your eyes to the ground. I hear about your escapades with those smelly guards when you are supposed to watch over those two. Better be careful or I will end up taking it away from you.” Her eyes moved in fear at the threat. Isla folded her hands, begging profusely. “I am sorry, your highness. I promise to do everything that you ask me.” The door opened letting in Levi. He stared down at Isla before holding his sister’s ga
Author’s POV Levi caressed the back of his neck to be sure he heard her right. He knew his sister had a dark side to her, but he never considered her to be this ambitious. When they were younger, she had snuffed the life out of a dog they had in the house, she claimed it barked too much. And went ahead to tear its guts out in her wolf form. Everyone thought she was just a child, but he knew she was just pure evil. “Are you toying with me right now?” He queried. Freya’s face remained still. “Did I sound like I was making a joke?” He looked back at the door. “Do you know what would become of you if anybody hears you?” “It's why I choose to speak to you here in my chamber. No one can hear us.” “How do you intend to go about this?” “First, you have to promise to keep this a secret and support me.” “I need to know what I stand to gain and how would you know if this would work out or not. Also, I need to know how you intend to snatch a throne that doesn’t belong to you. Everyone kno
Ronan’s POV “I am still not confident that this is the right thing to do, Aunt Celine. Please take care of yourself. I will write you from time to time.” I said holding up her hands. She sniffed back a tear and embraced me. “Please be careful, Ronan. You are surrounded by enemies. I will keep praying to the goddess to protect you. Make sure to protect Fiona too. You are all she has.” I nodded, patting her back. “I have heard all you said, Aunt. You should go now.” I urged, helping her into the carriage. As I watched it gallop away a part of me felt unsteady. Maybe I should send some guards after her to ensure she arrives at her new home. But at the same time, I don’t want to attract too much attention to her. It is safer. As I turned to walk away, Timon cleared his throat next to me. I stopped in my tracks. “Is anything the matter?” I inquired. With both of his hands stretched out in front of him, he squinted his eyes. “Why don’t you tell me if something is going on? Ever since
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