Fiona’s POVIf I could hold back on sleep, I would have. But I am not the only one living in my body and I can’t control the tiredness that envelopes me the moment night comes. The queen seems to be hellbent on destroying me. She kept appearing in my dreams stretching out her clawed hands to sink into my belly. When I woke up I could have sworn she was really there.No one has stared at me with that much hatred in their eyes. She looked angry and scorned. What I do not understand is my offense in all of this. I am just as surprised that Ronan would tell his council about me without telling me about it. It doesn’t seem right that he decides when I can get locked up and when people get to know me. It feels selfish to me.I can’t help but pity Freya and how helpless she must be feeling. This must be what Isla was trying to make me understand. I have lived enough to be aware of the pain carried by the heart when you think your loved one hurt you. Fear was the only thing I could feel when
Author’s POV Freya stumbled into Callum’s home well covered in a cape. She couldn’t stay one more day in the palace seeing Ronan. It's almost as if with each passing second her hatred for him grows. She feels left out in his life. His words were confusing as if he might be hiding something. Guilt had made her run from Callum, but now she has chosen to feel unashamed about her affection. She opened the back door to a secret room he had once shown her to take whenever she wanted to come. Even if he isn’t around, it's always open to her. Knocking slightly, she entered and was surprised to see Callum by the fireplace rocking a chair. He didn’t flinch at her entry. Freya shut the door and stood abruptly. “Did you know I was coming?” She asked. Callum shrugged holding her gaze. “Can’t say I didn't put it in mind. Have a seat and tell me what happened.” Freya took off the cape gingerly and sat down. She didn’t say anything at first and just kept rummaging through her thoughts. “I got an
Ronan’s POV Freya took her time before finally turning to me. I had been running through the woods for hours trying to figure out the perfect way to resolve my dented relationships. I returned to the palace only to find out that Freya wasn’t around.“Where are you coming from?” I asked again sounding a bit furious. She cleared her throat and fixed her jaw stubbornly. “What do you care?” I stood up folding my arms. “I am still your husband and King, Freya. You should watch your tone with me. Where are you coming from and don’t you dare say your brother? I have asked Levi and he admitted to not seeing you.” There was a shift in her eyes, but she was quick to get herself together. “What? Is it just Levi I have to run to? I do have friends who care about me. I have good people who are willing to stick their necks out for me.” I bite down on my lips ruffling my hair. “Do you know what you are saying? Freya you knew about all of this from the beginning and I never would have allowed Fi
Fiona’s POVI winced at the slight pain that struck my vein from the sudden push I had earlier. I have had several weird happenings in my life and this tops it all. Queen Freya didn’t mind putting my child and me in danger just to vent her anger. I have to start planning my escape from here. Staying here isn’t worth all of this trouble. As much as they don’t want me here, I don’t want to be either. I was just scared for nothing, thinking it would be hard for me to look after my child and myself. I keep forgetting that I am a strong she-wolf who has survived so many travails since the death of my parents. If I could scale through that, I can with this one too. “Your body is not the same, Fiona. And looking after a baby is quite tasking.” Rin said in a low tone. I sniffed, “It doesn’t matter. I will do this on my own.” And I have to leave before morning comes. With the little Ronan had given me to assure me that he wasn’t going to leave me hanging after I birth to the child. I can
Ronan’s POV “How is she?” Freya asked with worry in her tone. I glanced back at her, stretching out my hand to hold hers. “The doctor says she passed out due to the rise in her blood pressure and strained muscles. She has not been frequenting the woods as advised. She dropped her shoulder. “That must have been because of me. She left the woods in fear when we bumped into each other.” “How?” “Fiona looked scared of me and I felt really bad because it was my fault that she was that way. If I had not tried to attack her for no reason, she wouldn’t be in this state.” Her eyes watered as she spoke. I smoothened her hair kissing her forehead. “We are all bound to make mistakes and it is fine. There is no need to keep beating yourself up when you have admitted to being wrong. But I need to talk to you about something and if you don’t want it, I promise that I won’t do it.” Freya wiped off the single tear running down her face. “What is that?” “You know I mentioned it before. However,
Author’s POVFreya sat back in the chair radiating confidence. There was no need for her to hide her face down at Callum's home. Ronan knows she is coming to see him and there wasn’t any need to be suspicious he is her inlaw after all. After her heart-to-heart talk with Ronan last night. She feels there might be a way for them to get back together and resolve their differences. As much as she tries to not think about it. The guilt of all the things she has indulged in, in the past few weeks has crippled her. Maybe things can get to work out between her and Ronan. Fiona would be due in the next three to four months and all of their worries would fade away. After all, it won’t be the first time a queen looks after her husband’s child. She won’t be the last either. Callum stepped into the study where she was seated with a bright smile on his face. When he heard she had come to see him, Callum couldn’t help but think she might have missed him and it got him excited. “I didn’t think you
Fiona’s POVI turned on the bed, closing my eyes halfway just to be certain that I didn’t imagine all that happened yesterday. A short laugh rumbled in my throat. This is really happening. I have finally gotten my freedom after what felt like forever. Even though a lot of things had gone underwater for this to finally present itself. I don’t mind being selfish this one time. Inhaling deeply, I curled further into the bed wishing I could get swallowed up by it. The material used in making the bed is definitely nothing short of luxury. My bed back at home wasn’t even as half as good as the one I slept in during my hiding days. Many servants have attended to my needs without me calling for them. For a brief moment, I felt like royalty. If only this would continue for long. It's just a short time, but I will make sure to enjoy it to the fullest. “You do know now that you can no longer escape and it is expected of you to keep your side of the promise.” Rin reminded me. I gulped hard at
Ronan’s POV“This is wrong!” I kept repeating to myself as I hastened my steps towards the study. Dion seems to be having a good time watching me feel miserable. What was I thinking staring down at Fiona’s lips and hoping I could get a kiss? My heart raced so fast that I feared it would jump out of its cage. Memories of the moments we shared back in Abian village flooded my sight. For a brief moment, I wanted to feel that again. She looks so beautiful. Her face keeps glowing and calling out for me to caress and kiss. I can’t help but imagine how it would feel to have my dick inside of her while staring down at her growing belly. My dick tingled and leaped at the same time. I stared down at the bulge feeling ashamed of myself. I opened the study door quickly, mumbling a thank you to the goddess for helping me reach here without being noticed. Closing my eyes, I steadied my breath. This constant desire for Fiona would land me into unwanted trouble. I thought I had been able to get ov