Vincent’s P.O.V.What?Little Swan’s dad?Holy cow!If I had to choose among the worst happenings today, this news would easily top the chart without any competition. I was in the middle of a jeopardy and Mr. Bancroft took it as the right time to make an appearance. I was flabbergasted by this coincidence.Beta Arlo sensed my worsening mood and poured me a glass of red wine, his voice was laced with concern.“Is there any problem, Vincent? Will you like me to solve it for you?”I had no doubt of Arlo’s loyalty to me, but I felt hesitant to share my discomfort, jumping to any conclusion without investigation was wrong. Little Swan was my Erasthai and our relationship was strong enough to solve our issues on our own. So, I didn’t share my life crisis and asked him.“Where is Mr. Bancroft right now?”Arlo was puzzled by my query, but he replied to me respectfully.“On the border, Your Majesty. Lady Isabella has strictly instructed the border security to not let any Werewolf i
Lizette’s P.O.V. Evangeline Lancelot! This name became my nightmare, terrorizing my soul, I had never imagined this extent of slyness. When Vincent threatened to introduce her as his foster sister, she disappeared, pretending that she had given up on Vincent. However, she returned with a bang, almost convincing my mate of her consort’s status. The meeting that I attended was the trailer of her real deal as Dylan kept me updated, Evangeline’s master plan was in action to secure a permanent place in the Palace. Dylan sent me a written message, “Evangeline is using delaying tactics, Lizette. All the harem women are on her side. They have slowed down the process of returning to their territories. Be aware of her!” His warning indeed alarmed me as Jane noticed suspicious movements around my room. “Miss Evangeline’s special maid is inspecting your schedule in the Palace, Your Highness. She is definitely up to something.” The issue of my transformation was already pushing me to th
Lizette’s P.O.V. “Answers!” This was the only thing on my mind when I stormed out of my room, all set to confront my mate. Until now, I had ignored his strange behavior with multiple excuses of workload and tension, but that was it! I couldn’t endure his silent terrorism anymore; he was definitely concealing something. And I was a fool to think that it was work-related, a matter I wasn’t allowed to poke on my nose. But my dad’s letter clarified the fog from my vision, showing me the reality. It was clear that Vincent had some issues with me, and what a coincidence, I wasn’t in the mood to back off today. As my King was a workaholic, I almost ran towards his office, clutching the letter in my hand. He wouldn’t be able to deny after this written proof. However, as I passed through the dining hall, I heard Lady Isabella’s syrupy-sweet voice. “Vincent, you aren’t taking care of yourself!” The motherly love dripping from her soft tone cemented my feet to the ground. I couldn’t
Lizette’s P.O.V.What?Lizette?The promise of calling me Little Swan for the rest of our lives stabbed me in my chest as I whimpered, wounded by Vincent’s piercing tone. He called me Lizette with such anger like I didn’t matter to him anymore, the woman clung to him was everything for him. We had an agreement that he would only call me Lizette when he no longer loved me, this push was enough to kick me out of the room.I had put up with everything until now as we loved each other, what we had built together was something I was proud of. But Vincent insulted me in front of my rival, hitting my aching nerve precisely.I didn’t know how, I borrowed the guts from the devil and spoke sternly before walking outside.“Sorry to disturb you, Your Majesty. Have a great night!”Although I wished to run straight back to my room and cry my heart out, two anxious figures outside Vincent’s chamber halted me in my tracks. Beta Arlo and Jane gasped to see me, they spoke at once.“Why are
Lizette’s P.O.V. “How dare you?” Lady Isabella lost her mind as her high-pitched scream tended to shatter my ear drums, she was shaking in fury. “How can you ask something like this from your King? Where are your manners?” Well, that King was my mate as well, but I wasn’t in the mood to argue with her. I kept looking at Vincent and repeated my query. “So, Your Majesty! Would you like to swear on your mom’s life?” Vincent’s face took a haunted look as he appeared flabbergasted, taken aback by my sudden demand. All I asked after his long speech was an assurance, unfazed by his multiple apologies. No doubt, Evangeline was the villain of my life, I had to accept that she would never let me live in peace. So, the only thing I could rely on was my mate’s loyalty. And if he was ready to make amends, swearing on Lady Isabella’s life was the dealbreaker. She was the only woman he loved wholeheartedly. For a heart stopping moment, even Lady Isabella forgot her screaming as Vi
Lizette’s P.O.V.Clutching my chest, I stared at Vincent in a catatonic stupor as if waiting for further explanation. After seeing this report, anyone could say that Vincent was suspecting my character. But he came up with an entirely different reason, knocking every logic out of my mind. He was indeed a unique King, blessed with out of the world intellect to come up with such a type of conclusion.Soon, I ran out of patience and decided to voice that horrifying query.“Are you accusing me of being a spy in your pack, Your Majesty?”Vincent’s amber orbs changed color for a brief moment, but the iciness of his eyes sank my heart. His silence in response put a stamp on my deepest dreads. At that moment, I totally forgot the conduct of a mated female, obedience, and respect for your mate, and yelled at Vincent at once.“I have spent six months with you, and all you know about me is that I am a threat to your pack’s security?How can you even think like that, Your Majesty?”My brea
Lizette’s P.O.V.What?I didn’t inform Lady Isabella before leaving?It was a lie!Vincent had a long list of justifications for his mom’s actions, making them look like her sincere efforts for my betterment. It was the moment when I realized that there was no use of arguing with that King.Blinded by his mother’s love, he was speaking the language of the Royals. It was hard for me to believe that he was the same man I fell in love with. My mate was a loving man, ready to challenge the wrong, old traditions to advance with the challenges of the modern world. But after returning to the Palace, he forgot his promises, calculating his every move without any emotions.I was finally be able to see the trie face of the lycan King I was mated to!Wiping my face with my sleeves, I waited for him to be done and concluded that discussion.“I know you will not believe my words, you can ask Jane that I had informed Lady Isabella before going to the temple of God Daragor. I went there
Lizette’s P.O.V.Pregnant?Jane’s query caught me off guard, sending shock waves throughout my body. I hadn’t thought about it before. Because of my illness and differences with Vincent, it didn’t cross my mind that my muffin top could be a sign of pregnancy, not a result of staying in bed for a long time. A mixture of shock and happiness swirled something deep in my heart, I held Jane’s hand and spoke.“I don’t know, Jane. Can you please buy a pregnancy stick for the medical store? I don’t wish to inform anyone.”As it was just a wild guess, I didn’t intend to alert Vincent and Lady Isabella. This false alarm could embarrass me more if I weren’t pregnant. Meanwhile, my intelligent buddy came up with a brilliant plan and leaned closer, whispering in my ear.“What about if we go to the general hospital for a test? My friend is a nurse there, she will ensure our privacy.The results of the pregnancy stick vary in different cases.”Oh, yes!I thanked Jane for her timely hel
Lizette’s P.O.V.“How could I miss that?”Racing my feeble legs, I tried my best to follow that superfast vampire, drunk by the exhilaration of finding his mate.After knowing Dylan for three months, I was well aware of his impatient nature, he could be a little insensitive while stating harsh facts. Now, his mate was my sick buddy, I couldn’t trust him with her at all. Yes! My BFF Liana was his mate according to my wild guess!She was the only unmated or ex-mated female I met today, her delicate condition flipped my heart in my chest. She was recovering from the devastation of losing her mate after the completion of the mating ritual. It was impossible to predict how she was going to react to this news of a second chance mate.Mate and a vampire?It was a perfect recipe for disaster!As I reached the residential area of my pack, the real-life scenes of my horrifying imaginations welcomed me. I found Dylan surrounded by a massive crowd of enraged pack mates. Men and women
Lizette’s P.O.V “I knew it!” Vincent’s ear-shattering growl shook the ground below my feet as he punched that attacker, cursing his entire race. “You aren’t a trustworthy person, leech. I will kill you tonight!” Ares’s death threat instantly converted into reality as he bared his claws, adamant on tearing that vampire apart. My trance was broken by my friend’s pleading. “Save me, Lizette!” Dylan? With his mouth smeared by blood, Dylan was helplessly enduring Vincent’s blows. I had to personally separate them as keeping Vincent at bay was impossible. He roared in fury. “Don’t come in between us, Little Swan. I caught him in the act tonight. He can’t escape the penalty!” Cradling Vincent’s face in my hands, I asked him to look at me. “Look, Vincent! Dylan is a Prince, not an idiot to endanger his fellows’ life like this. Give him a chance to explain himself.” Vincent’s amber eyes glowed golden as he took deep breaths to calm down, but Dylan added fuel to his f
Lizette’s P.O.V.“Don’t go there alone. Wait for me!”Obviously not!I brushed off Vincent’s reservations and went with Liana, her brother came with us to take his sister back home safely. The doctors had advised us to keep an eye on her, so it wasn’t safe to let her roam outside in the dark.I followed her lead as she pointed towards the north.“I saw her there, Liz!”This forest was my home, so I didn’t need more assistance for guidance. I sent Liana away with Casper, waiting for them to leave safely. Then, moving forward, I looked around curiously.“This way!”A hushed whisper alarming me raised small hair on my nape, running a chill down my spine. The rustling of leaves in the mysterious wind accompanied that whispering as it continued,“We have seen everything. Allow us to show you, dear buddy.”Whoa!Dear buddy?It was a terminology I used to address my tree friends, naming every tree was difficult in these massive woods. Calming my racing heart, I placed my hand on
Lizette’s P.O.V.“I am coming!”A cry emerged from the depths of my heart as I forced my feeble legs to run as fast as possible, following a superfast creature wasn’t easy for an omega like me.But still, I hastened my steps, calling that cruel fox.“Leave this bunny alone, monster!”In normal circumstances, hunting for hunger was a usual matter. But my emotional attachment to this specific scene drove me nuts. On top of it, I realized that this chase was fruitless after seeing the rabbit barely dodging the fox’s expert jump. A bullet of panic rose in my chest as my entire existence shrieked.“No!!!”At the height of helplessness, a sudden adrenaline rush burst through my veins, energizing my soul. I spread my arms as if my body had a mind of its own. Splaying my fingers in the direction of the fox, I spoke in a strong tone.“Protect my bunny!”As soon as these words rolled out of my tongue, the unrivaled authority of my order alerted the trees around me. My heart raced l
Lizette’s P.O.V.“A dinner?”My dad’s sudden planning left me aghast, I couldn’t get what he wanted exactly. Two hours ago, he kicked Vincent out, endangering his life by attacking his King. And now, he asked mom to prepare dinner. It was uncalled-for.Dad didn’t bother to respond to my curiosity and took out his cell phone, dialing a number. I was still under the haze of shock when the call connected, disclosing his habitual call for help.As my dad’s side of the family was martyred in the last war, he was the last survivor of the Bancroft family. He was used to calling my grandma for every problem, seeking her guidance like she was his own mom. That was what he did now, and explained my situation for her advice.Grandma spoke in her soft tone, “Get Liz on call, Harvey. I will talk to her.”Mom and dad went outside, giving me privacy in my room. On video call, my grandma was in tears, “So much happened and no one told me. I am sorry, Liz. I couldn’t do anything to relieve you
Lizette’s P.O.V.Although it was an out of the blue offer, I got excited, anywhere else was better than staying in the Palace. The wretched memories attached to this massive building made me hostile towards it. I finally felt at peace after boarding the plane. The flight back to the Silver Claw Pack was nostalgic, reminding me how enthusiastic I was before coming to see my mate’s pack. Closing my eyes, I relaxed in the seat, reminiscing about the past when I was eager to leave the Silver Claw Pack.My soul belonged to the lycan pack way before going there. Call it the magic of mate-bond or love of my mate, the pack I grew up in became a foreign, strange town, making me feel weird. I just wanted to have a pair of wings to go to Vincent’s home that time. Chuckling inwardly, I pondered over odd twists of fate which had pushed me to the point where the Lycan Pack and Silver Claw Pack both weren’t my home anymore. I wasn’t sure to whom my heart belonged to.Perhaps it was buried i
Lizette’s P.O.V. “Confess your crimes!” Vincent’s thunderous growl reverberated in the surroundings, shaking me to the core. He roared in fury, forcing everyone into submission. Lady Isabella and Evangeline, kneeling on the floor trembled in fear, their quivering voices sounded like a symphony to my ears. “Please forgive me, Your Majesty!” Even after everything, I was amazed that they had the guts to ask for forgiveness. Maybe they were certain that their strong connection and services to the throne would save them. After all, why would anyone convict his old companions only because of a mere omega? The spark of interest I felt a few moments ago, has now vanished in thin air, surrounding me with the dark shadows of grief. It was my fate to live like an ordinary omega. Hopeless for my future, I watched the full court’s proceeding as if a film were playing for me. Lady Isabella was the first one to speak. “I apologize for my slandering Her Highness, Your Majesty. My all
Lizette’s P.O.V.***“It’s a white bunny!”Sprinting in the woods, I spotted a lovely white bunny, the one I always wanted for me. A wave of exhilaration washed over me as I started following that cute creature, hoping for the best.“Now, I won’t be lonely!”The gusts of fresh morning breeze caressed my face as I moved forward, making me feel liberated. It was like I had tasted freedom after a long time, the rich essence of nature rejuvenated my soul. The soft gleams of sunlight illuminating my path brought a sense of familiarity. I was pleasantly surprised to see my pack’s forest. The miracle of returning to my home added to the joy of chasing my dream.I giggled as the bunny hopped over the bushes and bumped into the tree branches. “Easy, my dear!I am not an enemy. Please stop!I will take care of you.”My soft voice perked up bunny’s ears as he paused to look at me with his sparkling puppy doe eyes, melting my heart. I stopped at some distance and crouched down to gai
Vincent’s P.O.V.“Why this?”The world around me spun on its axis as the tab almost slipped from my hands, I couldn’t believe my eyes for a moment.After reading ‘DNC’ written in bold letters, I stared at the doctor, waiting for an explanation. Doctor Sarah’s desperate tone cut through the air as she requested.“I am sorry, Your Majesty. But your child is dead. We need to perform this procedure to save Her Highness’s life. Please …”“No!!!”My mouth opened in a silent scream as I gaped, uncertain whether to scream or breathe. The sharp blade of revelation sliced my heart into two. I stumbled backwards, losing my footing for a brief moment as gargantuan grief enveloped me. I couldn’t even muster the tears to mourn my loss.Just a few hours ago, I was the happiest man in the world, planning celebrations for my son. The news of my heir had solved all my problems. But my fate took a one hundred and eighty-degree turn, destroying my world in a split second. I was on the verge of