Estelle POV“So, what do you want to talk about?” I asked. She looked at me, and she cleared her throat.“You know, I always hated Aurora. I hate hearing her name or anything concerning her,” she said.“Okay,” I said, dragging the y. I think it’s obvious; she passed on the hate to me. If she hated me this much, just how much did she hate Aurora?“I won’t lie; yes, I contributed to her death the second time,” she said. I looked at her. Should I be surprised? Or shock? Or normal, because I knew she was capable of it? “I poisoned her slowly; I wanted her dead. She was weak and vulnerable, and she couldn’t do anything to save herself. I was mad. Aurelian always had to protect her, keep her from harm, and always run to her rescue, even with the slightest headache. She didn’t need to trouble him that way; she didn’t need him to make him run at any discomfort she felt; she was highly pathetic, and her presence irritated me to no end,” she said.“One day, Aurelian and I talked, and he told m
Estelle POVI sighed, looking at my bloody hand. I feel sorry she is dead, and I feel even more sorry that Maven is still bent on not feeling any remorse. Honestly, I don’t want to force her to feel remorse; I just wanted her to understand that she was just a woman in love with a man, ready to do anything for him to be safe, even if he has to duel in self-pity. “We bury her tomorrow,” Felix said, and I just slumped in the chair. The party was over; it was just us remaining with Rodney. “Should we contact her husband?” Rodney asked.“I don’t think we should; she was dead to him for a long time,” Maven said.“But I feel he should know, just to confirm she is truly dead and he can completely move on,” Aurelian said. And I agree with him; from what I heard, he loved her. “I will wash up,” I said, standing up and walking out of the dressing room. I sighed. I really don’t like seeing people die; it makes me feel lost. “Estelle,” a voice called, and I turned around, and it was Maven. I w
Estelle POVI breathe out repeatedly, playing with my fingers. It’s been 3 days, and we buried Yasmine the day after she died. I spent the remaining two days decorating the palace. Maven and I kept eyes on the maids and told them what to do, cleaning the palace and the rooms while Aurelian sent messages to his family. They arrive today.“I can smell your nervousness from afar,” Aurelian said, standing beside me.“You notice?” I squeaked out. I covered my mouth, my cheeks hitting up at the high-pitched sound that came out of my lips. Aurelian let out a soft chuckle.“Don’t be nervous, Estelle; they will like you. Breathe out,” he said. I nod my head, breathing out repeatedly. We are standing in front of the palace with Felix, Maven, and Rodney. They will be arriving soon. I just wondered why they were arriving together; I guess it must be their thing.“They are here,” Aurelian said, and I looked up at him. Here? Maven clapped her hands, excited.“Here? I can’t see them,” I said, lookin
Estelle POVWe walked to the guest rooms, and my head was full. I couldn’t stop thinking about what had just happened; I didn’t even know this about myself. I never thought about it; flashes of me killing those rogues just kept on ringing in my head, and I couldn’t stop it. “This is your room, auntie.” Aurelian voice cut me out of my thoughts. I looked up, and I just realised everyone was in their rooms except the first aunt. I don’t even know her name.“Thank you, son,” she said, touching him and Felix’s cheeks.“We would take our leave; please have enough rest,” Aurelian said, bowing slightly, and I did the same. He held my hand, turning to leave.“Wait,” she said. We turned around.“Yes, auntie?” Aurelian said.“I want to talk to her privately,” she said, and I wondered what more she has to say. I don’t think I want to listen anymore to what she has to say; I have a feeling I won’t like it.“Okay,” Aurelian said, giving me a look. I breathed out, removing my hand from his.“Walk w
Estelle POVI breathe out while standing in front of the mirror. It’s been a month, and it’s been very busy. Sending invitations, cleaning the palace, and preparing the ball. Aurelian aunt made sure I was in each of the processes, choosing colours, food tasting, decorations, the theme of the after party, everything I was included. She didn’t give me a break; I slept late and woke up early, and the dancing practice and clothes testing were exhausting. Even Aurelian couldn’t stop her. She said she is preparing me for the future, and I can’t be weak or whine, so I swallowed everything. Tomorrow is the day I will be crowned and officially married to Aurelian, and as I looked at myself in the mirror, I looked exhausted.“Aunt really wore you out,” Aurelian said, standing behind me. I breathed out, adjusting my wild hair. “It’s fine, Aurelian; it’s my duty,” I said, totally brainwashed. He turned me around, looking at me worriedly.“It’s not your duty to do everything, Estelle; you are sup
Estelle POVThe double doors opened as a loud trumpet sound rang out in the enormous hall. Everyone faced the aisle in their red and black attire. The singer’s voice covered the room as they sang a beautiful, high-pitched melody. I breathe out, looking at everyone through my veil. Today was the crowning ceremony and wedding. Auntie wanted it traditionally because, when she was born, there were not many things as mates, so people got married to their chosen soul mates. I breathed out as the royal maids took their first step.There were two maids in front of me and two behind me, and as practiced, we walked down the aisle, following the rhythm of the beautiful opera singers. Everyone stared at me in awe; honestly, I would stare. With all the preparations, the only thing I wasn’t included in was this gown; aunt did everything herself. She didn’t show me or tell me the colour. I was curious, but it was worth it. The gown is simple yet very elegant.The upper part was slim-fitting, hugging
Estelle POV“You are pregnant,” she said, and I looked at her, shocked. Pregnant? How? I wasn’t in heat.“But I was not in heat,” I said, looking at her, surprised. My body was suddenly cold; a cold sweat went down my spine, and the cool breeze made me shiver in fear.“How would you know you are in heat when you see your mate all the time and you are with him? There was no space to feel it,” she said. I breathe out, touching my belly. Nothing unusual, no scent, no heartbeat.“Calm down, Estelle,” she said softly. I can’t afford to be calm; this is not the time to be pregnant; my pup would just be used against me like Rose was killed. She didn’t even get the chance to see the world; she was killed right in my belly. “That’s why I called you here, Estelle; I had a feeling nobody knows, and that is because the child is still developing. Nobody can feel it yet,” she said. “So, how do you know for sure?” I asked.“I am a witch, Estelle; I feel everyone’s presence, including an unborn chi
Estelle POVThe ball is finally over. After Ophelia pulled that stunt, you could tell everyone was shocked and wary, but we handled it well, and after a few minutes, everyone forgot about it and went back to having fun, but I was still shaken over how I could have actually watched Aurelian die. Are these people really after my turning into a monster? Why would they do that?.“We need to act fast. If they call the shots, they might destroy us,” Auntie said. “We don’t know their hideout; they know ours, so we can’t really do anything,” I said. We were in the living room, making sure our guests were in their quarters, and we were also heavily guarded. The maids are cleaning up, and we are in the living room thinking of a way we should save our kingdom. “We can track them with the help of a witch,” Auntie said. Maven breathes out. She was also quite shaken by what almost happened to Aurelian.“But why would she try to murder him in front of everyone?” she asked.“She wasn’t going to mur
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. “