Olivia’s POVOut of everyone I’d expect to see at the hospital today, the last one I considered seeing was Herold Opal. He strolls into the lobby, looking lost and confused, until he meets my eyes from afar. I’ve been here for days trying to formulate some kind of plan on how to update the practices at the hospital and donate enough charity to make it happen; I don’t have time for this.“Queen Luna,” Herold says, tipping his head at the sight of me.I look up at his charming, endearing light eyes. He is exhausted, purple rings swollen under his heavy gaze, and his lips are formed into a tired frown.“Ah, Herold Opal. Coming to ruin another one of my days?”“I’m sorry, Queen Luna. I never intended for the funeral of my late wife to take place like that. It was in poor taste and disrespectful to your attendance. I actually came here to day to speak with her brother Reese. I heard he was transferred here.”“He was,” I say simply, meanwhile I meander through my paperwork. “He is under bet
Olivia’s POV“You didn’t know a damn thing about Olivia!” I am screaming now, something I’m not necessarily proud of but I can’t hold it in any longer. “You will not sit here and tell me that you knew a damn thing about your wife of five years!”“I knew her well, Queen Luna.”“What was her favorite color, then? Or, what was her favorite food? Hell, Herold. What was Olivia Opal’s favorite fucking place in the world? You didn’t know her and you never cared to! You don’t get to play grieving husband now! It’s all a fucking lie!”Herold opens his mouth, as though he could have anything in rebuttal to say to me now. It’s useless, though. He can’t say anything to change my mind. He ends up shutting his mouth, a glint of pain in his eyes as he must realize that he has no idea what the answers are.I feel angry tears fill my eyes now. I wish I could stop them; he doesn’t deserve to see me so upset over this predicament. He is the reason for my cries. He has always been the reason for my cryin
Olivia’s POV“Oh my goddess, what did you do to Alpha Herold?” some random she-wolf breathes, coming over to try and help him out of the hot pool but he smiles innocently, shaking his head. “Alpha Herold, I can help you,” she insists.I roll my eyes, looking elsewhere. Every woman here is swooning after my ex-mate, his chest chiseled and damp in the hot water, making his look physically hot from the temperatures he is in now but it doesn’t matter. I couldn’t stand the sight of him if I tried.The she-wolf who tried to assist him finally scurries off, freeing herself from the embarrassment, but Gabriel has the opposite intent. He comes to my side, smiling coyly as he sits on the edge of the rock with me. His arm hooks around my hips, as though to claim me in front of Alpha Herold.I can’t stand their power balances back and forth; just two Alpha’s fighting for sovereignty over a mate neither of them can have.“My dear, you look beautiful,” Gabriel hums into my ear.I don’t have it in m
Olivia’s POVI thought when giving Eugene the new job at the pack hospital, it meant he would see more of Reese. In fact, I’ve seen Eugene Opal everyday for weeks since he transferred packs. He doesn’t make himself scarce around the palace either, the maids always swooning through the hallways when he walks past.The sight of blatant cooing over the new doctor makes me sick.He has kept my secret though, so I can’t be too upset with his presence, but that doesn’t mean Gabriel has the same impression of him. At first they got along great, Gabriel asking Eugene to be the new physician in the palace. That newfound admiration of the new doctor didn’t last long, Eugene always trying to pull me aside for conversation and catching up.“My dear,” Gabriel calls across the bedroom, the King Alpha ready to reside in bed for the night while I take to my computer and notes, trying to get this new charity up and running. “My Luna, please,” he hums. “Come to bed with me.”I wave him off, my eyes nev
Olivia’s POVGabriel smiles before kissing my lips, the notion so tender, so gentle, that I almost want it to continue on, but it would be too artificial. I can’t love this Alpha; I shouldn’t have loved the last. I was given a second chance so I could live life for myself, not to give my all and then some more like the last matehood where I got hurt.I got too hurt then to love again now.“Let’s make love,” he says, pleading so desperately to be intimate with me.I press my hands against his warm, bare chest. “No, Gabriel. I don’t want to do this.”His mouth falls agape but he sits up eventually, pulling off of my body while trying not to look so disappointed. It doesn’t work, though. I can see it written all over his soothing, handsome face. His light eyes make me shudder, his lips rolling tentatively through his teeth while he can only imagine having my body right now.“Just tell me why,” he pleads, his voice soft. “Please, my dear.”“I can’t fall in love with you, Gabriel.”“Why no
Olivia’s POVThe words leave my lips before I can stop it. “You don’t deserve forgiveness!”He seems taken aback by my yelling but I can’t stop it. I don’t want to stop it, either. I want him to feel the worst pain, the pain I felt in our marriage, especially at the end.“I hate you! That poor girl was stuck with you as a mate and it was the worst decision she ever made! You are the reason she is dead! You are the reason she was always in pain! You ruined her fucking life!”His face drops, his tears speeding down his pale, colorless cheeks, and he trembles all over like I do. I am furious, while he simply seems aggravated, the sight of him taking this pain and not fighting back on it is almost refreshing.He moves closer to me, the desk the only keeping us apart while I back away from him. “I can see you’re hurt,” he says. “I know why, too. I don’t want you to be hurt anymore.”I shake my head, sobbing into my palms, just pleading this all ends soon. “You should be the one in pain, no
Olivia’s POV“My wife,” Gabriel coos, waltzing into our room around midnight. I can’t stand the sight of him after seeing Herold and the King Alpha turn on each other to fight; it wounded me more than I’d like to admit. “My dear, please. Come help your wounded husband.”I finally look up, noticing the small gash on his bare chest. “Oh no,” I groan, rolling my eyes at the petite cut. “What happens if you don’t make it? This wound could kill you.”He doesn’t seem bothered by my sarcasm, instead handing me a warm and wet rag. I dab it gently against the mark, knowing that he will probably heal from this wound in a matter of seconds. I entertain him though, somewhat admiring his beautiful physic.He notices and tries to flex, smiling churlishly like a kid at show-and-tell. I shake my head at his attempts to sway me, only freezing suddenly when his hands plant themselves on either sides of my hips. I enjoy his touch but I don’t tell him that, simply pressing a bandage over the mark on his
Olivia’s POVI meet with Eugene in the afternoon, busy trying to check on Reese’s health after his morning checkup with the royal pack’s favorite doctor. Eugene has found his new office fitting, sitting behind the large desk in his stunning white coat and gold framed glasses. He’s intellectually charming, and I can’t help but admire when his beautiful light eyes meet mine.“How are you, Olivia?” he says, leaning back lazily in his desk chair.I shudder at the mention of my real name.“We spoke earlier about the truth on your identity but I didn’t get to tell you everything, Olivia,” he says, smiling sheepishly. “You’re beautiful in this form, just as you were the last. I would recognize your soul anywhere.”“How can you say that?” I shake my head, knowing that for my entire past life, I was a substitute for Alicia. I was the Luna Herold had when his real lover abandoned him, and then I was the only thing in his way when she returned.“I can say that because it’s true, Olivia. You’re w
Olivia’s POVWaking up next to my mate was something that brought a smile to my face every day. I roll over and move closer to his slumbering form. I inhale his scent and think about everything that has happened to us.A year has passed and Gabriel and I have had no issues with our marriage. He even surprised me by saying that next spring we would renew our vows. He wanted to mate with me completely, as he did with Rebecca.I do not hear her wolf anymore, but I know she is still with me. The last time I shifted, I went to the forest and rank from the river bank. When I looked at my reflection, I could see the colors of gold and purple staring back at me.Since Alicia’s death, Mara has opened up more with me and Celine. We have become great friends despite the distant between us. She is studying to be a botanist so she can identify different plants and flowers dangerous to the packs.Celine and Mara have started helping me to plan the wedding. M
Third Person POVEugene had agreed to end the war. The death of Herold was his way of making sure the pack would prosper. While both Gabriel and Fernadez wanted him to answer for the death of the Alpha, they both agreed that the nation was in mourning and the treaty was more important.Later, Gabriel mentioned to Olivia that due to the fact that Eugene was both a werewolf and a vampire, he would be strong enough to take everyone out in the room. They did not want to there to be any more bloodshed.Olivia could not believe what she was hearing. Gabriel kissed her hair as his mind linked with her.You ended the war, my love. You are a treasure with the men that marvel at your feet.But Olivia shook her head.I caused all this turmoil. I should not have—-Do not finish that statement ever. Gabriel pushed into her mind, cutting her off.Each of the participates of the meeting signed the treaty. They agreed there would be no war. Euge
Olivia’s POVGabriel and I were sitting in the foyer when the news came to us.“Good evening Alpha and Luna…I come with tragic news,” the attendant came to us.After hearing about Herold’s death, nothing could console me. I could not stop crying no matter who tried to comfort me. Celine had been in and out of the palace since she found out about Herold’s death.“I know that your history with the Alpha was shaking, but at least you and he had closure before…” Celine said as she saw Gabriel enter the room with Reese.I had told Reese after he was released from the hospital that he was welcomed to stay with Gabriel and I. When he refused and asked why I cared so much; I told him the truth. Reese sat down next to me and pulled me into an embrace.“Everything will be alright Olivia. I promise we will find out who did this to Alpha Herold.” Gabriel said as he grabbed my hand.“Can I have a minute alone?” I asked as I kissed Reese on the forehea
Third Person POV“Maverick, I do have one request,” Eugene said as Maverick got out of his seat.“And what is that, my discip—” Without a second thought, Eugene slammed the dagger into Maverick’s heart.“I need you to hand over your throne to me,” Eugene said as his eyes bleed black.Maverick pushed himself off of the blade and away from Eugene. But it was too late. the scent was in the air. Maverick fell to his knees, coughing out blood.“Do you like it? While I was researching Alicia’s little drug to weaken wolves and slowly kill them. I notice that the ingredient she was using could also kill vampires quickly. Because you have no protector like werewolves. Once it enters your bloodstream, it evaporates, and the death is within moments.”Eugene pushed Maverick’s body away from the desk. Maverick weakly slid into Eugene’s mind. His tongue had fallen to the floor with the blood.Why? I gave you purpose.Eugene looked at the so to be co
Olivia’s POVWhen I arrived at the palace, I found Gabriel was still gone. The guards had alerted me that Gabriel would not be back till the morning due to business. They had also informed me that Gabriel left numbers for an interior designer to fix my office up.I went to the office and notice that everything was still out of place and destroyed. I shut the door behind me, determined to deal with it another time. I went to my room and tried to mind- link with Eugene.I want to hear his voice some recognition that he was still in the Capitol. However, I found he had tuned me out as I did the others. When I looked over at my nightstand, I saw a single white lily with a note attached to the stem. When I picked up the card, I fell to the ground, crying.The note was in Eugene’s hand writing stating;“You will make a beautiful Queen Luna, Olivia.”I shed tears for the friendship that I lost because of my selfish actions. I scream ‘til my v
Olivia’s POVI was fortunate that no one saw me leaving the hotel with Herold, even more so that Gabriel was not at home when I arrived. The guars were nowhere to be seen, so going to my room and cleansing myself of Herold’s scent was easy enough.When Gabriel came back to the palace, I was expecting an argument or a fight, but he kissed my forehead and said we had been apart for too long. I wanted to agree with him but in spending the night with Herold; I realized I was losing myself to them every step of the way. I could not regret the situation because Herold would not let me neither would my conscious.I had gotten closure with Herold, but I did not get to end it. As I pushed my hands through my hair and closed my eyes, I heard something drop on my desk with a loud thud. I opened my eyes to see a paper with an image of me leaning into Herold.The headlines were spinning a story that was actually true this time: “Luna Queen Spending Night of Passion
Olivia’s POVI would be lying if I said that what Gabriel had told me was weighing heavily on my heart and mind. Even though he never gave into temptations of being with another woman, he did not fully commit to his marriage with Rebecca. But he was fully committed to my happiness and being with me.It unnerved me. So much so that I did not see the man bump into me. I thought I would fall to the ground, but strong hands caught me at my waist. Aa I pushed back the curls out of my face to see the man that had aided me, I saw eyes of sadness and frail.“Herold?”I saw his Adam’s apple bob while he contemplated answering me.“It is good to see to my Queen,” he said nonchalantly.”I tried to keep my composure in the situation, knowing that anyone could see us and get the wrong idea.“I am glad that you are doing alright.” I smiled. I requested we sit at a restaurant and talk for a while. Gabriel would be in another state discussing polic
Olivia’s POVHerold knew that I only desired to make money for the charities, so it came as a shock to me that in the coming days his lawyer contacted me stating that the Alpha was transferring all of his assets over in my name. Or at least the name I was publicly going as.“All you have to do is a agree to the transfer and I will wire everything to your account after the call.”I thought about all the businesses that Herold conducted over the years and how fortunate he had been. How he never once spent a dime on me except when I asked for help with Reese’s treatments. I sighed into the speaker of the phone that sat on my desk.“I will agree to Alpha Herold’s transferring of compensation for two conditions. One, there is enough left to keep his pack thriving. And two, I will agree if he never shows himself in my presence again.”There was a brief pause before the lawyer came back to.“I will make sure he is aware and when he agrees, th
Olivia’s POVI don’t know how long I had been unconscious, but when I came to the zooming lights that passed overhead gave me indication that I had been in this area before. I saw several houses I had passed during times that Reese and I walked together. I even recognized a restaurant or two that I would go to when I was picking Herold up some food.How many meals had I cooked for Harold here, only to have them turn at my face?Herold?Then it sunk in; the events of a few hours ago flashed in my mind. Herold had kidnapped me. He was the one that messaged me for attention before I left the hospital. He cornered me by the car, but I was unsure how he knocked me out. As I made an attempt to unlock the door, I noticed I was having trouble holding up my wrist.I glanced down at my hands to see that not only were they handcuffed, but someone also handcuffed them to the steering wheel. At least he gave me the courtesy and left my legs and feet unbound. Part