Hello, how are you? We're going to have a few chapters from Jaden's perspective because we've reached a sensitive part of the story. Hope you like it <3
It felt strange to make my way to the room where my father was staying, knowing that until recently, it belonged to my cousin, his niece. I loved her so much it hurt. She was like a younger sister to me, and now, I've lost her.I had to get used to that idea now, even if it hurt. I had been standing at his door for so long, staring at everything with a slightly pained heart. I sighed twice and swallowed hard."Open up!" I requested, serious.I was holding back from falling apart. I didn't want to do that in front of my father. They did it after a "Yes, sir," in chorus, and I entered, finding the room tidy, the smell of breakfast and coffee in the air, and my father flipping something in the frying pan.The TV was loud, and he seemed focused on both things. "Son, you could have told me you were coming," my father says, smiling at me."How did you know it was me?""Jaden, I've known you since you were a boy. I'm your father, I know your scent," he smiles. "Breakfast?""No, thank you," I
When I left my father's room, the only thing I needed was the love and comfort of my mate. Nothing else.I felt so broken, my mind was a mess. I had been deceived - at least, that's how I felt - I needed Malia."Where are you?" I ask, through our Link."I'm in the garden with Lilith, do you need something?" She responded immediately."I need you, love, can you come stay with me?" I ask."Of course, love," She says, her tone changing. "I'm coming up."I arrive at the room before her, undress and take a shower, dress in light clothes, and then I lie down on the bed, snuggling into Malia's pillow just to smell her."Oh, you're here," She says, entering the room. "I went to take a shower in the hallway and made hot chocolate," Her steps are slow toward me and she puts her cup on the bedside table, handing me mine. "Do you want to tell me what happened?""I'd love to," I sip my drink.I set my mug next to hers and open my arms, pulling her to me. I pull her close and wrap her around me, an
JadenI couldn't just ignore everything that had happened and go back to living my life normally. There were still people in my dungeon, I still had my father and several people - who didn't want to leave Joshua and his stupid legacy behind - to judge and decide their futures.Deep down, I hated this idea. So many things had happened since all of this began. I had made new friends, become an alpha king, had found my mate, and had killed my brother. I had even discovered that I had superpowers - or magic, as Malia and Lilith liked to call it.Before I could make it to the judgment room, I was taking a completely different route. My feet had a mind of their own now and I couldn't just turn around and leave.When I reached the entrance of the hallway, my guards didn't wait for me to ask and started pushing the heavy wooden doors. I took a deep breath before slowly descending the stairs, step by step.But instead of taking the first corridor - where I had been yesterday - I took the second
"Let us begin the trial of the former Alpha of the Red Stone Pack," the Elder says, as my father is roughly lifted from his chair and dragged to the center, where he is placed in an iron seat.I watch him from where I am and can't help but want to cry, but I hold back. He is still my father, he still raised me, and gave me all the love he could give."You are being accused of several crimes," the Elder starts, adjusting his glasses and beginning to read from the white paper in his slightly trembling hands. "Attempted murder, crimes against the honor and integrity of King Alpha Jaden, and moreover, you were present while they dueled," the man raises his head to look at my father. "Well, do you have anything to say?""Firstly," my father seems to choose his words carefully. "the duel wasn't my choice, I tried to intervene, but what can a former Alpha do? Nothing! Secondly, in a strange way, I agree with you, I committed all those crimes, but above all, I failed as Jaden's father," he loo
“Well, the trial is officially over, with all the living defendants judged,” Kiutter says in a drawl.I stare at him with a frown, my mind slowly processing and understanding that everything is wrong.“Catherine, our last defendant, was just found lifeless in her cell. She committed suicide, leaving no note or farewell. We believe this was due to her wolf and her mate rejecting her on the same day,” he says seriously. “Thank you to everyone who has been with us; the sentences will be carried out within two hours.”Shock is written all over my face as the words leave his lips. I can't believe this all happened in such a cruel and harsh way. Things I never imagined would happen. However, I can’t shed a tear; I feel nothing but a deep pain in my chest, which hurts like hell, reminding me that my family has no real control over anything.Everyone gets up to leave, including Malia, who stops in front of me with worried eyes, but I can't move properly.‘You’re worrying our mate,’ Mark growls
Jaden"Man, how are you?" Bruno asks, handing me a cup of tea."I feel like the world is pressing down on my shoulders with all its force," I sigh, closing my eyes. "I'm trying to stay strong for Malia, but I just feel like I'm being dragged down.""You don't always have to be okay for Malia, my friend," he gives me a weak smile. "Sometimes, you need love and affection too, and that's okay.""I agree," Damon says. "We treat our wives like they're untouchable, and they are, but we also need love and care when everything falls apart.""I know, I just don't want to worry her more.""Keeping your feelings bottled up will only push her away," Bruno shrugs. "Look at everything Lilith and I went through. Take us as an example of what not to do, my friend," he gives me two gentle pats on the back. "We fought against our love and bond for the sake of others, people who weren't worth it.""Your mother..." Damon interjects. "Your mother, to be more specific.""That's why it wasn't worth it. My mo
(Jaden)I was feeling very complete now. Something inside me seemed to have been liberated. I mean, I felt so good and happy knowing that I would finally be a father.I mean, Malia and I had gone through such a difficult time, and having another child now wasn't in our plans. I think, deep down, we were afraid to bring up the subject again and end up hurt.Malia held onto me, pressing me against her waist as we stood by the small stage that had been set up in the same place for years. Alpha King Arthur was standing there, looking at everyone with those icy eyes that only he seemed to have.When I was a child, I used to be very afraid of him. As I grew up, I came to respect him. Even at almost eighty years old, he still had the appearance of a forty-year-old man due to his slowed aging.The elder seemed tired. Given his long age, he just stared at everyone, looking bored. Has he lived this same scene many times before?As an elder, he usually traveled to all the packs in the world or at
MaliaI knew Jaden wasn't doing well at all, so I wanted him to feel loved and complete now. I placed my hands on his shoulder and massaged it.Jaden was sitting at the edge of the bed, eyes closed and arms tense. How long had it been since we just spent time together, just for the sake of it? It's been so long that we've only lived for wars and thinking about others. Gosh, how hard this is!"Love," I called, making him look at me. "I think we should take a few days just for us. You know, to relax. I think you need it."He exhaled and turned, wrapping his arms around my waist and pulling me to sit on his lap."I don't think it's the right time to leave the pack. A lot has happened recently, and we need unity with our members more than ever," he said, bringing the back of my hand to his lips and kissing it lightly. "I know you just want what's best for me, but we're the alpha royalty, love, and we need to be here.""I understand," I said, resting my head on his shoulder. "Well, there's
20 YEARS LATER“Darling?” I called as I opened Jaden’s office door.“Beautiful.” He smiled warmly at me. “What do you need?”“Nothing,” I murmured, smiling back. “I just missed you.”“Well, lucky for you, I’m finishing up my work now,” he said, grumbling.“Well, even if you hadn’t finished, I would have insisted you stop.” I said, leaning over his office chair. His hands moved to my hips, pulling me closer.His lips met mine, and he drew me in, guiding my legs to either side of his hips. For the past 20 years, Jaden and I couldn’t keep our hands off each other. It was almost as if our bond was continually renewing itself, which was pretty incredible.Our kisses deepened, and he stood up from the chair with me still wrapped around him, placing me on top of his desk. Jaden's fingers traced every inch of my body.“Jaden, we’re running late,” I murmured, feeling him plant kisses all over my neck and chest.“No one will mind, Malia,” he whispered, as I dug my nails into his shoulders.Jade
Two months later…The pain overwhelmed me completely. It was early morning, and I groaned as I got up and placed my feet on the cold floor of my room.“It’s time, Malia,” Fawn said in my head.“Oh my God. Not again,” I groaned.“This time, with just one baby, we can have a natural birth,” Fawn said, excited.“Oh, no! It… it must hurt,” I whimpered.“Malia, we’re strong, dear,” she winked at me. “We’ll manage. We always do. Look at everything we’ve been through,” she sighed.I nodded as another wave of pain hit me, and I groaned while getting out of bed to try and go to the bathroom, only to find water running down my legs and dripping onto the floor.Jaden jumped up, startled, and turned on the bedside lamp. “W-what?” He seemed to be trying to process what was happening.“Dear, I’m in labor,” I said, biting my cheek.“We need to go to the hospital,” he said, jumping out of bed and searching for things I didn’t understand.“Call the doctor, Jaden,” I grumbled. “And your mother. Call bo
I frowned, my gaze shifting between the two women. Sophie’s eyes were downcast, her hands trembling slightly as she kept them clasped. I had never seen her like this before — so vulnerable, so frightened. A shiver ran down my spine.“What’s going on?” I asked, my tone now more serious. “Is something wrong?”Sophie finally raised her head, her eyes meeting mine. They were filled with so much emotion — fear, hope, regret. It was as if she was carrying a weight that was crushing her from within.“Jaden,” she whispered, her voice wavering. “There’s something you need to know… something I should have told you a long time ago.”My heart began to race. Malia squeezed my hand gently, a gesture of support, but I could see the concern in her eyes too. Okay, something was starting to feel very wrong here.“Just tell me,” I urged, trying to keep my voice steady. “What is it?”Sophie took a deep breath, her chest heaving as if she was about to dive into the deepest, darkest part of the ocean. “I…
I was determined. Today would be the day I would reveal everything to everyone. Finally, Jaden would know that Sophie was his biological mother, the one who had been prevented from raising him due to the cruelty of others.When Sophie entered the room to bring my breakfast, she looked as calm and composed as ever. She walked in with a tray and a smile on her face, but there was something in her eyes that made me feel it was the right moment."Good morning, Queen Malia," Sophie said, placing the tray on the table beside the bed. "As always, I prepared your coffee myself.""Good morning, Sophie," I replied, watching her closely. "Actually, I need to talk to you about something very important."Sophie raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised, and sat on the edge of the bed. "What happened? It sounds serious.""It is serious," I confirmed, looking at her firmly.I hesitated for a moment, trying to find the right words to express my discovery. Like it or not, it was something serious to share,
I woke up with the weak afternoon sun filtering through the curtains, feeling a restless sleep overtaking me. I barely noticed when I fell asleep. The time seemed to drag on throughout the afternoon, and every minute I waited for the results was a torment. I looked at Jaden, who was still sleeping peacefully beside me, and carefully got up to avoid waking him. I dressed quickly before anyone could appear and left my room, checking to make sure I was alone. I descended the castle’s corridors, my heart racing with each step toward the doctor’s office. Each footfall seemed to echo in my chest, reflecting the mix of anxiety and hope I felt. The need for confirmation and the fear of facing a painful truth was almost paralyzing. When I finally reached the doctor’s office door, I knocked softly and entered as soon as he gave a brief “come in.” He was sitting at his desk with a grave expression, which instantly sent a shiver down my spine. “Majesty, the results are ready,” he said, his
"Why do you want to know about my mother?" he asks, his eyes dropping to me with a gleam. "She died, as you know, and—" "No, dear. Your real mother. Didn't your father tell you about her?" I ask. "Oh, that..." He clears his throat and looks at the ceiling. "Dad didn’t give me any photos or descriptions. But he said her name was Sophie, that she lived in our pack, but they were forbidden to live their love after they turned eighteen, when they hadn’t discovered they were mates." He pauses slightly, my eyes widening with each new piece of information. "So, my grandfather took my mother away. They reunited sometime later and spent one night together, making love. The next day, my father found his true mate, and my mother completely disappeared again. Dad tried to move on with his bond, but a year later, when I was only three months old, my mother showed up at his door, begging him to raise me." "What do you mean?" I frown. "Why?" "My mother had a cruel mate, love." His fingers twi
Soph had a mother’s love. She took care of me with a tenderness I had only experienced in my childhood. Now, after my bath, I'm finishing my chicken sandwich while she brushes my hair in front of the mirror in my room.“You have beautiful hair,” she says, gently pulling it back to keep it from falling into my face.“Thank you,” I smile. “So, is the weather here always like this? Does it change so quickly?”“Ever since I got here, yes.” She nods.“So, you’re not from around here?” I ask, surprised.“No,” she laughs. “I’m from the other side.”“Where from?” I ask.“Well…” She clears her throat. “I think this is the only place I’ve really put down roots. I used to travel a lot,” she stammers a bit.“That must have been hard to do with a child,” I murmur.“Actually, no.” Her cheeks flush a little. “I did it alone. Reuniting with my son felt like receiving a gift from the goddess.”“That’s so touching,” my eyes sparkle. “Why did you leave him?”“Oh, I had a problem with my mate, who wasn’t
The days have been almost all the same. I think the pregnancy has made me slower and sleepier, so by the time I wake up, Jaden has already left to start his work as king.I know he's trying to protect me because of the baby, but I want to help while I still can since, during my postpartum recovery, it will be impossible to do much. Besides, we'll have a newborn to take care of.A week ago, we found out that I'm pregnant with a boy. He’s huge, a bit bigger than the twins were, since he doesn’t have to share the womb with anyone else. I can already imagine that he’ll be a big, strong man when he grows up.I sighed as I placed my feet on the cold floor of my room and shivered. A cold front had arrived in the city, and I couldn’t quite handle it. I discovered that the climate here is much milder than in my old pack — which is several miles away from here.I was wrapped in one of Jaden’s hoodies, which was several sizes too big and reached halfway down my thighs, along with a pair of my sw
I smiled widely when I saw Jaden. I walked over to him and gently threw myself into his arms. “Hi, dear. How was your day?”“Good,” I murmured. “But it's even better to be home.”The clock on the nightstand read 7:30 PM, which meant we had spent much more time out than we had planned. Anyway, today had been wonderful, and I felt more connected to the culture of the country.“And how was it here?” I asked, looking up at him.“Tiring,” he said, brushing a strand of my hair from my eyes.“You know you can always call on me for support,” I murmured. “I also have responsibilities in this pack.”“For now, you’re busy producing organs and tissues; I think you can take a break for a while,” he joked, and I laughed, rolling my eyes.“I still want to see the kids before dinner,” I said.“I stopped by earlier; they were in the bath, and I decided not to disturb them,” he murmured. “I was waiting for you.”I smiled at him, leaning in for a chaste kiss. As we embraced, I heard the children’s loud,