Andrei’s POVI bit my bottom lip as the situation settled all around me and I could still feel the sting of her palm meeting my cheeks. I could see her trembling now and her lips were moving but I didn’t hear what she was saying.“Do you hear me? I didn’t plan to do that. Andrei!” She cried and I stared at her, she was sweating and a bile rose and dropped in my stomach. She was scared of me.But you didn’t go around slapping people you were scared of, did you?I didn’t know what to say, how to react, or what words to use. I didn’t want to scare her even more nor did I want her to look at me with that spooky look in her eyes. “Fuck it,” I muttered and grabbed her hands, pulling her along as we began the walk back to the palace. It took some time before she caught up but she didn’t complain again, aside from the whimpering. I knew my grip was tight on her wrist but I didn’t plan to loosen it. The fields were already spread with workers, we had not gotten halfway through but I could
Angela’s POV“I guess, yet again, I am the villain,” I muttered as I stood up from my vanity seat. I had spent most of the past hour adding the final touches to my face. It was an abomination to step out of my room without looking my best, looking like a proper Luna.I ran for a maid four minutes ago and none was yet to show up.The whole goddamn palace was out searching for Euthalia and I was irritated. How couldn’t they see through all of her pretentious behaviours? How couldn’t they see that she was the villain?I opened the closet and stepped in.I hated her. I looked for my red velvet dress. It has been a while since I wore red. Andrei was the most foolish person I ever knew because why would you still thirst so obviously over a woman who killed your father and publicly humiliated you by getting pregnant for another man?He only remembered to be mean when it was me he was dealing with, I knew she had been the one he was talking to last night. I heard him leave his room, and I he
Euthalia’s POVI stood up from the rackety bed frame and hurried to the door when the knock came again, I would probably be punished for not answering the door on time. I couldn’t rest in this goddamn place?Alice had been cleaning the palace since I returned and she was yet to show up for even a quick nap or rest. I felt sad and bothered that it was the fate the royal family had subjected me to, I wasn’t raised to live like this. I had been the rebellious one because I avoided chores like this and being subjected to that fate left me feeling disgusted with my entire existence.“What?” I asked as I opened the door, Eileen stood on the other side. She raised her brow at my tone and I was prepared to tell her it could get meaner if she didn’t let me be. “You have no clue where you are and what you are now.” She replied and stepped into the room. Her frame was too big for the small room, but she looked like a woman on a mission.She hovered by the small box of a window, looking me ov
Euthalia’s POVTHREE YEARS AGOI was furiously taping my feet on the floor as I tried to decide which perfume I was going to use for the Moon Goddess ceremony. I had performed this veneration for years before I was eighteen and even got to know who my mate was. But I guess my mate and Alpha, Andrei, had always known. He had sent tons of dresses for me to pick from and managed to pick the white one with stones around it. “You really shouldn’t be worried about what kind of lip gloss you’re going to put on. All the attention will be drawn to you anyway.” Andrei said behind me. He walked up to me, and placed a wet kiss on my shoulder, making me tingle all over. “I’m a role model for these Omegas. I have to represent the pack correctly.’’He rolled his eyes, with his towel still wrapped around his waist. I wondered what he would do if I loosened the towel and took control of him. Nope, I shook my head. That was Anastacia talking. I still had to tell him that we were expecting a baby.
Euthalia’s PovPRESENT DAYMy wolf, Anastacia had picked on the feel of them immediately and I panicked. My heartbeat increased at an unbearable rate and my hands flew to my chest as I ran further into the mansion. They were here now and were going to take me with them. There was no going back!“Euthalia?” Eddie called out. He had managed to house me in his pack and I was happily playing the slave. I managed to mumble a reply from the back of the wardrobe but he found me in seconds. “What are you doing here?” he asked, with his brow cocked upward. He had seen much of my misbehaviour, so he wasn’t shocked. “They are here for me. They’ve come.” My voice shook greatly with fear.He almost threw his head off his neck while laughing. “Nobody dangerous is here. Just a few people from neighbouring packs that were conducting surveys.’’ ‘‘We just need to answer some questions, and we’ll be back inside.” He shrugged. I read something in his smile, a kind of sadness. I pushed the thought
Euthalia’s PovMy knees buckled at his confession. I couldn’t stop the burst of laughter that made its way up my throat. “You brought me out of my happy place just to reject me? You rejected me the moment you brought me out of the palace.”“You wouldn’t be out of here if you didn’t kill my father, Euthalia,” he said, looking behind my shoulder with disgust. The tears pricked my eyes just like back in the day. “I didn’t kill him.”He let out a sad laugh. “And yet you can’t prove yourself till now.”I shook my head slowly, “How do I prove myself if you keep hunting me down with your men? I can't prove myself if you keep an eye on me all the time and give limitations on things I can do. No matter what I do.”Before he could reply, every single pack member had assembled in the huge palace. Those who came late stood outside, straining their necks to hear everything that was going on outside. The news that I was around had spread, they were just here to see. “Euthalia is back to the pal
Andrei’s POVI watched her green eyes blaze in a sort of anger. Who was she to get angry when she was at fault all the time? I promised myself that I would forgive her if she just came to me and told me the reason why she had killed my father. Maybe I would have forgiven her. But she continuously denied it and had no proof. She only made things worse when she said that I would have never been Alpha if my dad hadn’t died.I couldn’t help but let my eyes stray to her gown that rode mid-thigh. My wolf, Tim, howled in want. Her pupils suddenly dilated like she could smell the arousal all over me. I had to clench my fists from craving the touch of her soft skin. Or her lips against mine. She cleared her throat, bringing me out of my thoughts. Before I could say anything, she walked right past me, into the toilet in our… my room. I stood at the door, leaning against the doorframe as I watched her bend over to clean.“You shouldn’t be watching your maid clean,” she said, with all the sas
Euthalia’s POVI looked back one more time, making sure that nobody had their eyes on me as I headed out of the pack gates. It had been exactly a week since Andrei had his men drag me away from my safe place. Only Antonio had seen me outside, but he looked straight ahead like he didn’t see me. I said one more prayer to the Moon Goddess before heading out. I made sure that I had done all my duties before heading out. And for anyone that I had forgotten, Alice promised to fill in for me. She didn’t know where I was headed, and she didn’t ask either. I managed to find my way back to where I was brought from. Eddie was the first person I had seen, talking to one of the other pack members. He smiled at me but ignored him, walking past him. “Euthalia,” he called out. “There are so many things you should know.”That didn’t even make me stop in my tracks. I might have listened to him, but not until I saw who I wanted to see. I walked right into the palace. The Luna, Avery gave a worrie
Euthalia’s POVI stood up from the rackety bed frame and hurried to the door when the knock came again, I would probably be punished for not answering the door on time. I couldn’t rest in this goddamn place?Alice had been cleaning the palace since I returned and she was yet to show up for even a quick nap or rest. I felt sad and bothered that it was the fate the royal family had subjected me to, I wasn’t raised to live like this. I had been the rebellious one because I avoided chores like this and being subjected to that fate left me feeling disgusted with my entire existence.“What?” I asked as I opened the door, Eileen stood on the other side. She raised her brow at my tone and I was prepared to tell her it could get meaner if she didn’t let me be. “You have no clue where you are and what you are now.” She replied and stepped into the room. Her frame was too big for the small room, but she looked like a woman on a mission.She hovered by the small box of a window, looking me ov
Angela’s POV“I guess, yet again, I am the villain,” I muttered as I stood up from my vanity seat. I had spent most of the past hour adding the final touches to my face. It was an abomination to step out of my room without looking my best, looking like a proper Luna.I ran for a maid four minutes ago and none was yet to show up.The whole goddamn palace was out searching for Euthalia and I was irritated. How couldn’t they see through all of her pretentious behaviours? How couldn’t they see that she was the villain?I opened the closet and stepped in.I hated her. I looked for my red velvet dress. It has been a while since I wore red. Andrei was the most foolish person I ever knew because why would you still thirst so obviously over a woman who killed your father and publicly humiliated you by getting pregnant for another man?He only remembered to be mean when it was me he was dealing with, I knew she had been the one he was talking to last night. I heard him leave his room, and I he
Andrei’s POVI bit my bottom lip as the situation settled all around me and I could still feel the sting of her palm meeting my cheeks. I could see her trembling now and her lips were moving but I didn’t hear what she was saying.“Do you hear me? I didn’t plan to do that. Andrei!” She cried and I stared at her, she was sweating and a bile rose and dropped in my stomach. She was scared of me.But you didn’t go around slapping people you were scared of, did you?I didn’t know what to say, how to react, or what words to use. I didn’t want to scare her even more nor did I want her to look at me with that spooky look in her eyes. “Fuck it,” I muttered and grabbed her hands, pulling her along as we began the walk back to the palace. It took some time before she caught up but she didn’t complain again, aside from the whimpering. I knew my grip was tight on her wrist but I didn’t plan to loosen it. The fields were already spread with workers, we had not gotten halfway through but I could
Euthalia’s POVI snuck out of the palace early. It had been barely nine when I had slipped out, most of the palace had been asleep and even Alice who was an early riser was still asleep. The fire had done a number on all of us and I needed the fresh country air. I needed a break. I had been patrolling the pack with Miss Anastasia and she couldn’t keep quiet. She had a million things to say and I wasn’t listening to my emotions or accepting deep feelings just then.Last night was crazy! I went out for air and met with the person I hated most in the world, Andrei. Not only did the palace catch fire, I was accused of causing the fire.I knew Angela was a scheming rogue but I didn’t understand how much hate she held for me. When I had been just a normal wolf, we had never been friends, when I became Luna, she was the leader of my hate train. I knew because Daisy always mentioned her but it annoyed and irritated me that Andrei decided she was the best replacement for me. There were mor
Andrei’s POV“Oh she strikes again, don’t tell me you are worried. This is what we talked about, she is probably off somewhere plotting something sinister.” Angela’s voice was like a background noise as I changed into a jogging outfit. I needed to search for her, I already sent the guards out to find her but I knew somewhere she might be. Then if she wasn’t, a proper search would have to begin. “Can you not be insensitive Angela?” I asked, trying bit to get upset as I slipped into my shoes. I tucked the lace to the side and stood up straight.“She is a conniving bitch,” she insisted and I was irritated.“You can go and check if Dave is with my mother, you are dismissed.” I snapped. She opened her mouth in shock but nobody had to tell her I was serious and wanted her to leave. She reluctantly did and I was left alone in the room with my irritation. I walked out of the room with all of my senses alert as I took the hallways with force! I didn’t think she was gone, she couldn’t hav
Andrei’s POVI thought the drama ended at midnight, I was very wrong. This is on you, My wolf said as I sat up straight and massaged my scalp. “Don’t speak,” I muttered and he chuckled.I didn’t sleep until a little after four, I made sure there was no waiting flame and watched the guards place a caution sign over the scene.I checked on everybody and fought the urge to check on Talia, she didn’t deserve my care. I woke up to a gnawing headache and darkness In my room, or chamber as Talia used to call it. Out of habit I stretched out my hands and I touched an empty bed. I remembered I had told Angela to stay in her room that morning. There was banging at the door and I ran my hands through my hair as the migraine set its place in my head. I stood up and walked over to the window, opening the curtains and letting light in.The day looked like the moon goddess was smiling on us and I wonder if it took the former Luna burning the palace to get her in a great mood. The view from my
Euthalia’s POVThe room was hotter now. The lights were dim and the energy was sour. I needed out, even if it was at the farm, the garden or at the back of the palace, I wouldn’t mind. But it was 3:00 AM and I was being accused of setting a palace on fire.It was already a fun day!I looked from Angela to Andrei and they both had similar matching looks on them, I couldn’t believe the weight of the accusation. “What?” I echoed, staring at him in shock. Andrei’s mother took Dave from my hands and it was me against the piercing gaze of Angela.Did it mean Andrei could so easily accuse me of murder, theft and all sins under the earth? Well, he already accused me of murder, I wondered why I was still surprised.I knew her, she had been one of my peers growing up. Of course, we hadn’t moved together. I had been a loner and her clique was the prettiest and most fashionable in our age group. She had generally avoided me but I knew she hated me.Every woman wanted to be Luna, and when Andrei
Euthalia’s POVI didn’t notice his firm grip on my hands as we ran towards the safety entrance. All our wolves were alert and at that point the palace was awake. Screams and mumbles mixed with the choking heat and smell of burning wood filled the air, and even the sound of my baby crying was loud.I wanted to go to him, go and find him but the look on Andrei’s face informed me that he didn’t plan to let me go. “I need to go for my son, Dave may be in trouble,” “Stay here and don’t move, he is with my mother, they would keep them safe by all means,” he responded and I slipped out of his grip on my hand. I shook my head as the guards tried to push me outside.The place was already hot, my eyes were watering and I could barely see anything. I didn’t know how to leave and I wasn’t going to. “I am a servant here and I would act like it, I want to go and save my son and all the other people inside.”He looked at me through the mist and I could see the anger build up in his face as I squin
Euthalia’s POVI hadn’t cried in years, I told myself I wouldn’t whenever I felt like the need was pressing.Even when things were too much and extreme I never shed a tear. But as I sat crutched at the edge of my bed in the shitty omega room, I let the tears flow from my eyes.My roommate was probably asleep, she was a light wolf. She didn’t have issues like the other omegas, and neither did she pester me if I didn’t want to speak. I was grateful for that but why the hell was I in this position in the first place?I hadn’t cried in years, I also hadn’t laughed in a similar amount of years. I didn’t like it because it made me vulnerable and made me consider miserable options.I lay on the wall and tried to hear anything from Dave, maybe tears, maybe his laughter but it was all quiet. I stood up and kicked the bed angrily, I kicked severally managing to stir Alice awake. She watched me with pity in her eyes and it was the final straw for me. I didn’t enjoy pity, not of any kind and the