Red POVI heard shouts and commands, but I was too weak to move. I couldn’t even lift my eyes; I was numb, and my ears were ringing. But my heart was in pieces. I wanted to cry; I wanted to scream, and I wanted to curse my cruel fate.“Put her on the bed, one, two, three!” I heard shouts, but I couldn’t move. I couldn’t feel anything.“We are losing her!” they yelled. What was happening? Why is there so much commotion? Why am I just seeing white? Why is my heart throbbing?“Estelle,” I heard an Aurelian voice. Why is he crying? What happened to him? I wanted to scream his name, tell him I was okay, and clean his tears, but I was trapped in my own mind.“I’m sorry,” he cried. Sorry? Why is he sorry? What happened? I was disturbed, but I couldn’t talk. My heart was talking, but my lips were sealed.“Bring the defibrillator!” I heard, and I wondered. Defibrillator? Why? My ears rang loudly, and I suddenly felt weak. I fell through an abyss, my eyes closing shut.“Estelle!” The Aurelian v
Red POVI opened my eyes, staring at the wall. I raise my hand, removing the oxygen mask stuck to my nose, and I breathe out heavily, ignoring the heart monitor. Aurelian woke up, staring at me.“Estelle,” he murmured. I ignored him, trying to sit up, but I couldn’t, so he helped me up, putting a pillow behind me. After helping, he looked at me, rubbing his neck, while I just stared at him, not saying anything.“Um, how are you feeling?” He asked nervously, breathing out. The door opened, and Maven and Felix came in. They looked at me, and I could see the guilt on their faces. I touched my stomach, and it was flat. I grabbed the sheet, and anger was flowing through my bones. I cleared my throat.“I lost my pup,” I said, looking at the ceiling.“Este…..” I cut him off.“Where were you?” I asked, still looking at the ceiling. The room was silent, and tears fell silently down my eyes.“I’m sorry,” he whispered, and his voice was shaky. I remembered him always crying; he has been crying,
Red POVWe sat down on the couch, and I smiled at her as she slept comfortably in my arms.“She is so pretty; what is her name?” I asked.“Rose,” mom said from beside me. Rose fits her so well. I brushed her hair, kissing her cheeks. So chubby, just how I love it. I carried her leg up, and goddess, she has baby fat everywhere.“You look at her like she is running away,” Aurora said. I looked up at her.“It’s not easy losing a child,” I said, playing with her fingers. She nods her head.“Where am I?” I asked.“You are dead; we are all dead,” she said. I wonder how Aurelian is doing; he’d be devastated.“Yes, he is devastated. Gone insane, blames and cries every day, drinks nonstop while screaming your name; he is not handling your death well compared to the other two times,” she said. I sighed.“Well, he caused this to happen,” I said, playing with her cheeks next.“Well, you are not wrong; I can’t tell what is wrong with him or what makes him do what he does; I can’t tell what is goin
Estelle POVI walked down the hallway of the palace, ignoring the guards staring at me in shock and fear. I smirked, my heels clicking on the floor. It’s been a beautiful and long four years for me. Watching Rose grow up has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. I trained endlessly and had fun with my family every night after training. Surrounded by my family, my loved ones had been amazing, and I would do anything to have them back. Leaving all of them knowing I wouldn’t see them again for the longest of times was hard. Rose and mom wouldn’t stop crying, and I also cried, but as Aurora said, my soul was disturbed because I added an extra 2 weeks and my body couldn’t take it, so here I am, in the palace in my full glory.I am more connected to my powers and wolf, a better warrior; my return is not to sit and look pretty but to get my revenge, and this is the only place I can start from. I brushed my hair to the back, opening the study room, and they were all here. Aurelian
Estelle POV I sat on the bed, looking at Aurelian. He has been sleeping for over 14 hours. Sometimes he will cry in his sleep, murmuring my name, then I hug him, brushing his hair, and then he sleeps back. I cleaned the entire room and washed some clothes that were not that dirty. I also cleaned him up, changed his clothes, changed the sheets, and arranged the bed. Thank the moon goddess of my powers, because no way would I have done this with my slight weight. Aurelian is weighing more than 100 kilogrammes, which I am sure of. I placed the tray on the floor and sat on the bed. He has been sleeping for so long.“Aurelian,” I called, shaking him slowly. He didn’t turn or make any sound. I sighed. How do I wake him up? He needs to eat. I am sure the only thing in his stomach is alcohol.“Aurelian!” I yelled, but there were still no replies. I breathe out.“Do it the hard way, then,” I said, dumping water on him. He shook, but was still asleep. I sighed. This is so hard. I took his fing
Estelle POV“Wow,” Maven said as her mouth opened. I just finished explaining what happened, and I don’t blame them for being shocked.“Can you explain how you turned out to be the night hunter?” Felix asked. “Yes, so my pack was attacked by a man in the academy. He brought a lot of rogues and they killed everyone. I guess they came for me; they wanted me, but I escaped, falling down from a cliff. It was hard for a 13-year-old to see her parents’ dead bodies, her pack all dead, both old and young. I woke up in another pack; an alpha had found me, and he gave me Red because I was too scared to say my name,” I said, remembering that day. Falling down the cliff, I thought I would die, so waking up and seeing strange faces terrified me to the core.“For a few years, I was just a teen pack member going to high school. I was in love with the beta son, and we were so sure we would be mates, but he found his mate, didn’t tell me, and humiliated me in school, so I had an outburst, killing the
Estelle POVWe were back in the room, and Aurelian was not ready to sleep. We were lying down on the bed, and I faced the ceiling while he looked at me. All this time, I blamed him for what happened; I didn’t know he was just as innocent as me. I remembered when I rejected him. How angry and frustrated he must have been, but he didn’t know how to explain to me he was there. I blinked as Aurelian cleaned up the tears falling down the side of my eye.“Are you okay?” he asked worriedly. I looked at him as he looked all over me, wondering why I was crying, but I moved closer to him, burying my face in his chest as I cried out.“I’m sorry, Aurelian,” I cried. He wrapped his arms around me. He has been through so much suffering in silence; he must have thought I hated him; he must have thought he was cursed; he must have thought he doesn’t deserve a mate or pup. “Please don’t cry, Estelle,” he said. I looked up at him, and he looked hurt I was crying. I sniffed, placing my hand on his chee
Estelle POVAurelian and I walked down the field hand in hand. We didn’t exchange any words, but it was calm outside. The guards stared at me in horror, but I didn’t mind their stare; they would get used to it.“I have never seen your wolf,” Aurelian said. I smiled.“Yes, I was hiding it,” I replied. He looked down at me.“Why?” he asked.“She differs from most wolves,” I said. He hummed.“How different?” he asked.“Well, she is bigger than most alphas; she is pure white with red spots,” I said. My wolf is pretty; her eyes are bright blue with white fur and red spots blending with the white; she is unique like me.“Well, she sounds beautiful. I want to see her,” he said. I smiled.“How about we have a run in the woods?” I asked.“That would be nice,” he said, dragging me to the opposite side. I smiled, running with him.“Wow!” I yelled, surprised, as he carried me from the ground, placing me on his back. I smiled, holding him tight as he ran into the woods. The breeze blew in our face
Estelle POVA shrill cry from my pup rang in the ward, and I breathed a sigh of relief, slumping on the bed.“It’s a boy!” Aunt Clara exclaimed, carrying him up. I looked at the boy with a head filled with black hair as he cried out loudly. “Bring him,” I said with a hoarse voice. Tears were running down my face as I sat up weakly. I have been in labour since the previous morning, and now it’s the next day and in the evening. The labour was extremely long; I was in serious pain, and the doctors were confused as the pup wasn’t coming out. Aurelian was chased out because he started panicking and screaming at the doctors, and he and his aunt had to take control of everything. After those long, painful hours, I felt happy as I finally settled into my arms.“It was worth it,” I cried, rubbing his head. He squirmed around in my arms, his eyes closed. Aunt Clara covered him up, and his cries gradually decreased. I smiled at his chubby cheeks and patiently waited for him to open his eyes.He
Aurelian POVWe stopped in front of a cave, and I kept standing here.“We have been riding for too long; what is going on?” Felix asked. I smiled.“I am waiting for Estelle to direct us,” I said.“Estelle, I thought you said you were going to keep her safe?” Aunt Clara asked.“Yes, but she can’t lie to me. I know she would be up to something; Estelle can’t just stay out of everything,” I said, coming down from the horse. I walked to the cave, and I felt the energy again—very dark energy.“The energy is dark,” Aunt Clara said. I nod my head.“This is where he is hiding,” I said.“We don’t have any witches to help us break it,” Rodney said. I smiled.“We wait for Estelle,” I said. I was worried about her, but on our journey here, I realised I shouldn’t have wanted to lock her up. I can’t shield her from this war; it is all about her and what Aurora has passed on to her. I was worried about our pup and her. I don’t want anything to happen to them, but I am happy she wants to do this as a
Third-person POVEstelle and Queen Aurora got to the front of the cave, and they stood there. Ophelia was still finding it hard to find Estelle; she had grown more worried and unsettled as the feeling increased. Kion has spent his time with his daughter, Maven, who has no idea what is happening around her. “Where is Aurelian?” Estelle whispered to Zira, who was on her horse beside her.“They are 30 minutes away from the second entrance; why did you make us stand here?” she asked. “I want him there earlier,” she answered, looking at the entrance. Just exactly how it was, but she could feel the energy coming from it; this is what Aurelian must have felt to know something was blocking him off.“Break it,” she said to Zira. Zira climbed down from her horse and walked to the entrance. Breeze blew them harshly as Zira brought her hand out to suck in the energy.“Wait,” Queen Aurora said from her horse coming down. Zira turned to her, confused.“There is dark energy sealing the spell; stan
Third-person POVHorses rode roughly as Aurelian led his troupe. His warriors and generals all follow behind him. The ground shook, and the branches on the trees all moved violently as the horses and sturdy legs collided with the soil. The smaller packs, aware of what was happening, stayed in their packs nervously as the king and his men passed. Everyone was nervous; families prayed to the moon goddess for their sons following the king’s army. It was finally time for war, which would determine a lot for the wolves and the world.“It’s nice to see you again, Queen Estelle.” Meanwhile, in another place stood Estelle and her troupe of warriors, which she arranged without her mate knowing. A black robe wrapped around her neck, her hair blowing gracefully behind her. She was dressed in a black jumpsuit with armour covering her arms, chest, and legs. They all can’t deny how strong her aura is; even Queen Aurora could feel it. Well, the night was dangerous, and Estelle wasn’t holding back he
Estelle POV“Everything is set; we move tomorrow night,” Aurelian said as we lay on the bed. “I thought you didn’t want me to know?” I asked. He breathed out.“Well, I don’t want you to know to protect you and our pup. Tomorrow you and Zira will be in the secret bunker; you two seem close these days, and she is a witch,” he said. I breathed out again. Well, it’s been a month, and Aurelian and his men found a loop for Kion, but it’s not really a loop. It’s a fake loop, Zira, and I put in to make them go to another place. We have set our motion in motion, and Aurelian doesn’t have any idea what I am doing. I just hope we come out victorious and everyone is safe.The past one month has been very hectic. I was bust just the same way Aurelian was busy, but he doesn’t know. It was hard doing some things without him knowing; I had to threaten a few people. I just hope everything really goes according to plan.“Can Zira break the man’s cave from inside? Just you know I aunt Clara can get to
Estelle POVI looked at the men training; they were training hard, their bodies drenched in sweat.“The king is not backing down; he is training these warriors hard,” Zira said, sitting beside me. I nod my head. I am actually surprised, but I shouldn’t be. He is the Lycan king and has been one for years; he has been to many battles and has won; this wasn’t his first time.“Nothing from Kion?” she asked, whispering very low. I shook my head. “I am a bit worried,” I said, smacking my lips. It has been 2 weeks, and I haven’t heard anything from him. Aurelian has refused to include me in anything concerning the war, but Adrain updates me. They have no idea where he is; they are trying to track him but always end up blocked. I know it’s because the beach is hidden, but I feel proud. They know Kion is near, but something is restricting them.Aurelian is really a great king, smart, calculative, and powerful. The best king the wolves could ever have. But I really don’t want this war. I feel
Estelle POVZira and I stood together as we watched Kion sleeping on the bed, comfortably and naked.“He is causing ruckus out there, but here he is sleeping like he is dreaming of angels,” I smeared, shaking my head in disappointment. Zira giggled.“The Lycan royalty are such a fine specimen; he looks like a god with that face and toned body,” Zira said dreamily. I don’t blame her; the three brothers are handsome with unique features; if only they were all on the same side, they would have been unstoppable. I sighed, twirling my hand, and Kion jumped up in shock as the steamy water hit his skin. He was about to yell out in anger, but I used my powers to seal his lips. He looked in our direction, and his eyes widen in shock and slight anger.“We won’t want to alert the guards outside,” I said, smiling. He growled.“What are you doing here, and how did you get here?” he snapped.“Well, I got here with the help of my friend here,” I said, gesturing at Zira.“Hi,” she said, waving. He gl
Estelle POVI walked down the hallway, looking for Felix. It’s been two weeks, and everything has been calm. I have been eating a lot, and I am slowly gaining weight. Aurelian has been busy; he is still on the edge, but it has reduced. He can’t be with me the whole day, but he checks up on me from time to time. I am tired of sitting around, so I am looking for Zira, but I have no idea where she is, and Felix’s mind link is blocked.“You are the queen and more powerful than him; break into his mind link,” Aurora said, rolling her eyes at me. Now, why didn’t I think of that? I stopped walking, focusing on Felix. His mind link was blocked, but I forced my way in.“Felix!” I screamed into his mind. I giggle, literally feeling him jump in fear.“What the fuck!” he screamed back at me. I rolled my eyes at him.“Where is Zira?” I asked. But he blocked me back. How dare he?“Felix!” I yelled, crossing my arms.“For fuck’s sake, Estelle!” he yelled.“Where is Zira? I need her,” I said.“Zira i
Estelle POVI slowly opened my eyes, and I was not in my room. Instead, I was in a field. Okay, seriously, I am tired of seeing this field, all familiar but at the same time different.“I’m sorry to bring you here, Queen Estelle,” the familiar voice said. I turned around, and Queen Aurora stood there, looking at me. I didn’t know if I should be angry or calm, so I looked at her without saying anything.“I know you have all the right to be angry with me, but I need to talk to you,” she said. “Why?” I asked. She breathed out.“I knew the Lycan King wouldn’t have listened to me if I had told him the dangers of what I was about to do,” she said.“So you decided to put your kingdom at risk?” I asked. She smiled.“I don’t mind if the king wants to go to war with us; we would fight back, but first let Kion be out of the way,” she said. I smiled.“You are awfully brave, Queen Aurora,” I said. “We are not as weak, Queen Estelle,” she said formally.“Why have you brought me here?” I asked. “