I quickly escaped Lyra, Yori, and Kellan and that tense situation. Sitting with May and Sage, we talk about the wedding, and it's crazy, but I want it outside.Everything is covered in snow, and it's so beautiful. I get that there are some limitations to it. So, as May suggested, the ceremony can be held outside, but the event will be inside the palace.May has told me it will be a three-day event, which starts in two days. Tomorrow, we announce the wedding and the pregnancy. The next day, I will be expected to welcome guests. While the wedding will be broadcast, not everyone can come.So apparently, the first day of the three days is people coming to wish us well and such.Day two is split. The beginning is a meal with those closest to both families. It's smaller and more intimate, considering I, don't have anyone close to me. That afternoon, I don't see Kellan or Darius. I spend time with my friends and family, and then in the evening, I spend time with just females, those close to
Soon after I escaped outside, William ordered me to go in and get ready. Apparently, the cameras and news crews will be set up and waiting for me to join Kellan and Darius.Walking in, I get changed and walk down. Kellan is already in the room waiting, clearly using it to avoid me and William. I smile, feeling an arm wrap around my waist, my body pushing back in Darius'."Behave. I don't have the energy right now to fight you off.""Good." Turning, I smile, and he laughs. I will behave, though. "I think I upset Kellan." I just wanted to fix things, he glances through and looks at Kellan."William?" I nod at his words. "He's just hurt; he's not got his head around everything yet. I also know he fears that people will want him gone, his title removed. That isn't happening. I wouldn't ever do that."I will speak to him again later, without William this time then he might be calmer."We need to swap your ring." I look up, confused, and he smirks. His finger removes the remove Kellan had g
I woke alone, and May helped me find a suitable gown for today. I have spent a lot of today accepting gifts, well wishes, and congratulations from people.Sometimes, I have been with Kellan, other times with Darius, or both of them. Right now, I'm sitting with Darius; people have been coming up and wishing us luck in our marriage. It's nearly the end of today, which I'm grateful for; I've spent most of my time sitting in this chair.Many address me as Your Highness, which I hate, but I can't fight them on it. I can see Darius finds it hilarious. It's like before, but instead of asking for things, people offer their blessings and such.This time, Darius is smiling, laughing, and talking. The last time we were in this setting, he was cold and heartless. I've seen people from all walks of life, the children without parents, the servants of those big packs. I've seen the ones who have more money than they could possibly need.I shake the little girl's hand, and she bows to me before walki
DariusStanding with Kellan and Bailey, she chats away about why she had no choice in leaving. She says it like she was forced to leave, which is bullshit.At least, that is what I tell myself; now that I've found out everything, I don't blame her for disappearing after our father threatened her. Still, it makes no sense. Why did he want her gone?"Luna Bailey." Turning, she looks at someone."I need a minute." She smiles and walks towards her Beta."Do you believe her?" Kellan looks at me."After everything, I believe her more than I believe he wouldn't do it. I just don't understand why.""She's the Luna of her own pack. Maybe he saw her as a threat?" Kellan looks at me. "William said you ended the event early?""There was an issue; it was sorted." It's our fault. Had one of us been there, no one would have gotten that close to hurting Xenia."Uncle Grant keeps staring at you." I turn and look towards where he is standing with Dante and Dale."I've spoken to him briefly; anything el
Waking up, I get ready and walk down. "Sage and Lyra are busy this morning.""Thank you, Ash. That's fine." I smile at him and walk through the halls. I stop when I see Kellan and Darius sitting with Bailey and a small boy.Pushing it out of my mind, I walk past and go into the main room. Sitting, I eat, and their family talks to me. They seem nice enough, but I feel like I'm missing something. Soon after, Bailey walks in with the boy. I watch as she sits next to me.Smiling at her, I continue to eat."It's nice to officially meet you, Xenia." I turn to her and smile."You too, Bailey.""This is Quinn, my son." She smiles at me."Hello, Quinn." I give him a small wave and watch as the table clears, leaving me alone with her."I apologise if it seems like I'm taking up all the prince and king's time; we just have a lot to catch up on.""No apology needed." I smile at her."We ended things quickly, which I now understand was wrong." I nod but don't reply. "Kellan is such a sweetheart. H
I smile at Kellan. This time, we cooked without a food fight. There was far less mess this time than before. He’s standing, looking at me, amused. His body is pushing mine back against the side as he kisses me.“Ahm.” My head falls hearing William. “I’ve made excuse after excuse. You two need to split up.” Kellan pouts at me. “Kellan, after lunch, you were not meant to spend time with her until tomorrow.”“I didn’t get to see her at lunch or breakfast, though.” He grins at me.“Please listen. I get in trouble when you don’t.”We both laugh. “It’s fine. Go.” I know he can’t stay with me.“Fine, but if you have any issues, you should tell me straight away.” Kellan turns and looks at William.“You know I will.”“No, I mean it, William; if she says shit, tell me.”“Kellan, it’s fine. I won’t believe her, you explained.” Now that I know everything, I won’t be as affected by it. Sighing, he nods and walks out.Standing, I walk out.“That child isn’t theirs, Xenia.” William looks at me.“You
Darius is guiding me through the palace. Walking into a room, I see Kellan. He grins at me."And I got told off for breaking the rules.""Don't start. We should have the results soon." Darius looks at him turning I stare."How?""I'm sorry, I had to make it look like I accepted it, so she trusted me. I got a maid to do it while she was with you. I just didn't want to get you involved."I don't answer. I just move and sit next to Kellan. Darius sits on the other side of me."So now what?" I look at him and hear the door. I watch as Bailey walks in, followed by Grant. Why do I feel there is more to this?"Darius?" Kellan looks at him, so he doesn't know either."Sit, please," Darius speaks, and they move to sit down. "Right now, they will be bringing me the results back. Something does not add up. You defending her and bringing her here makes no sense." He looks at Grant and then turns to Bailey. "You refuse to take the test, a test that could prove you weren't lying. Then you are also
Standing, I look around myself. It's beautiful, everything is white. The snow, however, hasn't fallen for a few days. So I'm sure that very soon it will all disappear. I haven't seen the palace grounds without snow."How are you feeling?" William looks at me."Fine, I think.""You seem to be doing well at separating your feelings from Winters." He smiles, and I nod. I am; Winter gets jealous easily, but I don't. Winter also is far more protective than I am, almost in an excessive way."How are things with Kellan?" That I want to know. I watch as Lyra walks in with Yori. They are smiling, so does that mean he's stopped running?"We're talking. I agreed that him calling me dad may be a little weird. We came to an agreement. We stay how we were."Turning, I smile. "You were like a father to him anyway, William.""Those were his words. The king rarely took time to get to know them. It was myself who was there, who taught them football, he taught them to shift, how to control their wolves.