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Shyla’s P.O.V.I was having trouble sleeping, but Maddox invented a new way to calm me, his furry lycan was my best companion for sleep at night. He was busy after Catherine’s issue, dealing with all sorts of issues alone. I wished to help him at work, but this sleeping problem didn’t let me leave my bed.After the day when Maddox put me to bed, I was sleeping nonstop, it felt like I hadn’t slept so peacefully for ages. Moira fed me forcefully and changed my clothes, helping me around during my lethargic state. Eventually, she became worried and informed Maddox, that was why a witch came to examine me in the evening.“Her body is weak, unable to keep up with the rapid changes inside it. Moreover, external factors like stress have worn her out emotionally.Take rest as much as possible!”I was weak?Nope!I couldn’t afford to be weak. My mate was an extraordinary shifter. If I showed him my weakness in this pregnancy, how could he consider me strong enough to bear his child?
Shyla’s P.O.V.Remove the bond blocker?Witch Onora?How was it possible?I looked at Maddox who ordered Moira and Hayden to leave. “This witch is going to perform a complicated spell. So, she needs some privacy.”As Moira walked out of the room, Onora immediately set up a circle for the spell. I couldn’t keep my mouth shut as usual and asked.“This thread was fastened by Catherine, Maddox. How can another witch remove it easily?Wouldn’t there be any side effects?”“Your Erasthai is smart, King Maddox!”Onora complimented me and eyed Hayden, who calmly sat on the table, with no intentions of leaving my room whatsoever.“Catherine has sacrificed her magic to stop the curse which could end Miller’s bloodline. It was already so difficult to save her human version. So, Onora is our best shot for this spell as her Coven members didn’t agree for it.” Maddox was furious to see Hayden’s calm presence in the room, he growled at him. “What are you doing here, Hayden? I asked
Maddox’s P.O.V. “My Erasthai is sad!” This sentence was hitting my head with a sledgehammer, Zeth was also howling nonstop. “This bond-blocker has tricked us to believe that our Kitten wants us, Maddox. It’s wrong!” Yesterday, I spent an entire day with Kitten to plan about the future. And apparently, she was thrilled to select a gown, ring, theme, and venue for our mating ceremony. I would be over the moon, considering myself a perfect mate after seeing my Kitten’s reaction. But the mate-bond revealed the truth which was concealed behind this façade. Kitten kissed my cheek before sleeping and turned towards the other side, she loved to be spooned by Zeth. That was when this tragedy happened. “Why can’t Maddox understand my feelings?” When Zeth was cuddling Kitten, I heard this alarming statement through the newly established link of mate-bond, turning my world upside down. Witch Onora’s claim about my Erasthai’s bloodline had punched me in my gut, demanding investigations
Shyla’s P.O.V.Maddox behaved like an exemplary mate throughout the week, showing me a glimpse of my peaceful future with him.His attention to the minor details and utmost efforts had secured a special place in my heart, so I planned to reciprocate his affections tenfold.I was happy that the previous grumpy, angry King was gone, leaving my loving mate with me. I couldn’t be more thankful for that. However, my dreamland was shattered by a single blow of Maddox’s monstrous rage, reminding me that the King inside him could never die. “How dare you question my authority in my own Castle, Hayden?” Maddox punched my buddy in his face, and growled, clenching my heart. I hadn’t even recovered from Maddox’s surprise entry, and now this?“The matter of Fenrir bloodline isn’t your place to discuss with my Erasthai. What were you even thinking, Hayden?”Hayden cleaned the corner of his lips and got up, composing himself.“There are two main reasons to approach your Erasthai, King Ma
Shyla’s P.O.V.Did my water just break?Damn it!The whirlwind of realization hit me hard as I closed my legs, that embarrassment burnt my cheeks. However, chaos erupted in my room, the walls shook with panicked growls. “Call a doctor. Hurry up!”Maddox’s overreaction alerted Alpha Raymond as well, he instantly joined two clueless men in this panic party.“Let’s go to the hospital, Shyl. Aunt Hailey will help you.”Maddox immediately rejected Alpha’s suggestion,“No, I have called the doctors here. My Kitten will have a home birth.”And last but not the least Hayden, he broke all the records of foolishness and called Onora. And in no time, she ran inside the room.“What’s the emergency, Master Hayden?”“Enough!”Flabbergasted by their nervousness, I had to scream for attention.“I’m having a baby, not you guys. So, please calm down.Call Moira. She’ll take me to the hospital.” It was so weird that I had to shout despite excruciating pain in my lower region, those hor
Maddox’s P.O.V.“Alpha, please call the High Priest to start a prayer ceremony. Our Blood Moon Pack needs special blessings from the Goddess.” I stayed with my Kitten for almost six hours and countless statements like this hammered my brain, making me feel like an outsider.Doctor Hailey and Alpha Raymond were discussing the details of labor, the traditions of werewolves, and the celebrations in the pack continuously. She was only reporting to her Alpha about the progress as well.Technically speaking, Kitten was in labor, Raymond was the father, and that doctor was delivering the baby. What was I even doing in the room?Was it my duty to hear Raymond’s double meaning sentences about how and when they conceived this baby?Or what was he going to do for his heir, and why was it essential for Kitten to leave me and go to the Blood Moon Pack?If it wasn’t for my trust in our relationship, I would have slit Alpha’s neck, ending this chapter for good! Eventually, I ran out of pat
Maddox’s P.O.V. The lady doctor looked at me as if I had asked a stupid question about the Alien invasion, her eyes widened with shock. “I have just announced that your wife has survived AFE. It’s obvious that she’s out of danger now.” Her assurance lifted a heavy load off my chest, I hugged my Kitten and howled gleefully. “Thanks for this miracle, Heaven!” I didn’t know which deity was kind enough to give me this chance, so I thanked all of them. My howl was followed by the congratulatory howls of my pack members, echoing in the surroundings. They all joined me to celebrate my Erasthai’s return to my life. The whole atmosphere filled with happiness soothed my taut muscles. I put my Kitten back on her bed carefully, and grabbed her hand for the constant flow of energy. The power of our mate-bond had brought her back to me, so my direct physical contact was necessary for my Kitten’s full recovery. The doctors left the room after some formal paperwork and Onora tended to K
Maddox’s P.O.V.“It’s not like that!”Doctor Hailey immediately rejected the allegations, she said,“My techniques are safe. You can ask countless she-wolves in the Blood Moon Pack how I helped them to deliver their babies.”Doctor Alicia didn’t hold back, she concluded her statement with facts.“This is the main problem, Doctor Hailey. Ma’am Shyla isn’t a she-wolf.Your carelessness has caused irreversible damage to her health. I have no idea how she survived, but it’ll be a miracle if she could conceive again.”How dare she!My emotions took the best of me, forcing me to act rashly and massacre the entire Blood Moon Pack. But I carefully read the reports and matched the details with my knowledge about human pregnancy. For my Kitten, I watched some videos and searched for authentic sources of information. So, the medical terms like uterus, injury, and the other parts of a female system weren’t a new thing for me.Analysing the situation with every angle, I crossed the
Shyla’s P.O.V. Ten days later... “Kitten, why didn’t you include me in your plan?” It’s been ten days and Maddox has asked me this question one hundred times, testing my patience. I had repeatedly explained to him the dangers of playing with the devil, but still, I replied to him calmly. “Because it was necessary to catch Prince off guard.” Nuzzling his furry neck, I inhaled deeply, his divine scent soothed my nerves. “Our enemy was so cunning, Maddox. He could sense your relaxation through the bond. I had to be cautious.” “We didn’t mean to worry you, mate.” Just like an obedient mate, Ash added to my statement, “As you have served the nation for centuries alone, this was our gift for you. We wanted to solve the issues and surprise you, mate.” Along with my mate, my Goddess blessed me with my wolf as well, her grace had filled my life with rainbows and unicorns of love. Although there was a ten-day mourning period for the martyrs of war, Maddox couldn’t sit still. He
Shyla’s P.O.V.“The fear of death follows the flow of life. If life is surely going to hell for your loved ones, it’s better to take solace in the arms of death.”Call it my selfishness or the desire to avoid more troubles, I didn’t listen to my mate’s advice and made a decision for both of us, hoping that he would understand my perspective over time. After witnessing the bizarre power of the promise mate, it was obvious that Prince Edith held more power on both of us, interfering in our emotions and minds. His firm control on our bond bothered me. Like we could never have intimacy, never mind-link each other, and never share a moment in peace, he was able to literally waltz in our lives whenever he wanted.If there was a fated bond, where three mates were willing to live together, then there wasn’t any issue, rejecting one of them could end in separation. But the promise mates bond was for living and dying together. So, I opted for death, putting him into a magical slumber was
Shyla’s P.O.V.“Oh, really, Prince Edith?Try me!”It was almost evening and my self-proclaimed promise mate couldn’t understand the meaning of delay in the seemingly simple battle.I glanced at his all smiles face, adorned with the matchless overconfidence, and thought inwardly.“You are really a dumb wolf, Edith.”Underestimating your opponent’s power was a big mistake, and I wanted to applaud for such an insufferable know-it-all Alpha to ignore this simple rule. He rubbed his success on my face before the end, announcing his victory without confirmation. Hayden nodded to give me the signal to continue, it was the time to burst the bubble of that idiot’s happiness. “May I have your attention please, Alpha Edith?”The firmness of my tone finally put a full stop to his laughter, he looked like a joker while laughing in the presence of dead-serious people. As it was the time for him to cry, he spoke generously. “Yeah, carry on, Shyla. I would love to hear your apology.”
Maddox’s P.O.V.Bastard Prince walked towards the stairs of the throne, trying to prove God knew which point. Kitten observed his next move and ordered guards in her Alpha tone.“Stop him!”The guards’ bodies shook as they started acting like puppets, forming a human shield before the stairs in a jiffy. It was the standard response to an Alpha’s command on his pack mates, but watching my Kitten using this authority swelled up my heart with pride. After suffering too much in her life, she was finally able to experience the authority of the masters she served. I always felt awful for her slave’s status. That was why I investigated at length about her mom.It kept me awake all night long, thinking that my rules and wars had destroyed the golden years of my Erasthai’s life. And if it was really the truth, how could I ever be able to forgive myself?Thankfully, heaven saved me from this guilt, lifting heavy weight from my chest. I looked at her in awe as she faced the Bastard Prin
Maddox’s P.O.V.“The saddest thing about the heartache is that it never comes from your enemies. It comes from those you trust more than yourself.”The silver blade shining midair wasn’t the lethal weapon right now, I had seen and endured the blows of several ones. But there wasn’t a chance that I would survive a single stab of it.The true sharpness of this blade was the lack of emotions in my Kitten’s eyes, she glanced at me with such indifference that my lycan already accepted our fate. “Don’t fight back, Maddox. At least, our Kitten is holding this sword. It could be worse than that.” Yeah!It was fortunate that our Kitten was holding justice for her dad; otherwise, dying by the Bastard Prince’s hands would be worse than death. Agree or not, even poison tasted sweet if your loved one served you. And it was my love, my Erasthai, who was going to cut the thread of my life. This was more than enough for a dying man like me. Heaven was still favoring me to let me leave regre
Maddox’s P.O.V. “Kitten is innocent!” Bastard Prince’s eye-opening confession clarified it that it was his vile plan all along. He meticulously took advantage of our emotions and reactions to certain scenarios. The volcano of anger rumbled in my chest, burning me inside out with fiery lava as he spoke gleefully. “As usual, Shyla is busy freeing slaves in the breeder camp. But soon, she will be here and kill you with her own hands, Alpha Maddox. I would love to see your pitiful death. It’s said that: A wound from your soulmate hurts a thousand times more than …” A sliver of dread touched my spine as the mere notion of approaching death dried my throat. I was hell scared of the calamity which was about to strike us. Bastard Prince had skillfully knitted a web of cheat and deceit, disrespecting the blood relationships as well as the bonds of souls. I couldn’t help but growl at him. “How dare you call yourself a King, bastard? You took a piggyback ride on my Erasthai’s back
Maddox’s P.O.V.Unknown supernatural creatures!Trust me, when I used this term, it wasn’t an exaggeration. I was merely stating the condition of the battleground in front of my eyes.After winning countless wars over the course of three centuries, I was well-versed in the variety of the shifters roaming on the Earth. Even interbreed, and unusual couples couldn’t escape my eyes.A lycan could run as fast as a hundred miles per hour, and for a werewolf, it was limited to seventy miles per hour. However, the agility I noticed in new warriors was out of this world. They were faster than lycans, precisely predicting their moves, and successfully countering them. They were literally unstoppable. Their claws were like iron, unbreakable, even I had to hit twice just to cut off a wolf’s head. Although I admired the sight of exceptional soldiers, it wasn’t in my favor. The destruction they caused had turned my victory into defeat.Unable to stop them on my own, I mind-linked Beta Jame
Maddox’s P.O.V.“There’s no message from Mrs. Lockwood.”What?It’s been a week since Alpha Harrison’s death, and I didn’t get any update from Lockwood nanny, although it was a part of her duties to send me a complete report through email. At first, Moira kept me updated as Beta James stayed at the Palace to ensure their safety. Public events like funerals were the favorite timing of enemies to strike because of emotional vulnerability, I couldn’t risk Marcel’s and Kitten’s security at all.Honestly speaking, I was missing that little wolf, he had become a part of my life just because of his cuteness. I simply wanted them to come back home, this unnecessary separation was getting on my nerves. Alpha Harrison’s sudden demise had stirred trouble in different parts of the Kingdom, werewolves, and even vampires were worried about the change in alliances.The disturbance, concealed meetings, and exchange of information among spies indicated that my Kingdom was on the verge of a wa
Shyla’s P.O.V“In the loving memory of Alpha Harrison. A kind ruler, a loyal husband, and an affectionate father …”My teary eyes were fixed on my dad’s grave as my world was under the tornado of intense emotions, I was unable to discipline my uncontrollable rage anymore. The fire of revenge ignited my blood, I swore on my life. “I, Alpha Shyla Harrison, will kill your murderer with my own hands, dad. You will be proud of me in heaven!”Rubbing my eyes mercilessly, I severed the connection with Maddox, blocking him for good. It wouldn’t be long when his neck would be clutched in my claws. Hearing my resolution, Edith sighed in relief, he placed his hand on my shoulder and said,“Thank Goddess, you believe me, Shyla!”His touch didn’t nauseate me like before as he didn’t lift his hand and moved closer, praising me.“It’s true that a Fenrir Alpha can’t be deceived by trickery. You saw through King Maddox’s lies, recognizing his true face at the right time. It’s still not