Shyla’s P.O.V.“The dark magic will literally tear us apart!”Firstly, I stayed silent, trying to process the gravity of the situation. The magic, curses, evil eyes, these ominous methods were common in our supernatural world. Almost all the prestigious bloodlines had become their victim for once in their lives. It wasn’t surprising that someone cursed the future Erasthai of the lycan King as well.The main issue was the nature of this weird curse, where the bad guy had threatened to turn me into Maddox’s hater. Like what the actual fuck?How was it even possible?The dark magic was used to change fates, not the minds of people, as there wasn’t a single case recorded where a female would hate her mate out of the blue. My brain wasn’t ready to believe this revelation so easily.At that moment, I looked at Maddox and his worried face flashed the scenes of my lash out. My throat tightened as Ash’s recent behavior dropped my heart to my stomach, making me realize that he wasn’t worr
Shyla’s P.O.V.Maddox lived up to his reputation and converted that simple meeting into a banquet of my introduction, inviting the lycan officials too. As it was still a meeting, the biggest hall of the Castle was selected for it, setting it as a conference room in addition to a party venue. The entire week was spent in the preparations, giving me a chance to study the royal laws in detail. My mate had trusted me for this important issue regarding the Kingdom’s security. So, I needed to be more knowledgeable to face the experienced advisors.My study sessions were interrupted by my routine medical checkup today. A team of the Lycan doctors came to examine my present condition. Firstly, the doctors checked Marcel’s health and suggested,“The baby is a Werewolf Alpha, so living inside the closed walls 24/7 isn’t good for him. Take him out in the forest for a morning walk. The freshness of nature will leave a good impact on his health.”Sighing in relief, I ordered Mrs. Doris t
Maddox’s P.O.V.“Wake up and get dressed!” A stern command slithered into my ears out of nowhere, disturbing my sweet slumber. I had finally slept after forty-eight hours of nonstop work and meetings regarding my Kitten’s introduction, and now this order.Ugh!Clutching the pillow to my chest, I chose to ignore that call and went to sleep again. However, the person ordering me was persistent, and this time, her cold voice sent shivers down my spine. “I said, leave the bed and get dressed!Now!”The authority of that frosty tone forced me out of the sleep, I parted my eyes slowly to see the face of that intruder. It needed a hell of daring to disturb a King like this. I was planning to scold her brutally for her audacity when my Kitten’s expressionless face appeared before my sight, her red eyes shooting fiery daggers at me.“Kitten!What are you doing here?”Puzzled by her unexpected arrival, I got up to ask more; however, my current condition recoiled me in horror. My but
Maddox’s P.O.V.What?My stupefied gaze fell on my empty hands as a tingling sensation shot up my spine, I was startled by this unexpected occurrence.I had received the letter in my room, kept it in my hand, and swiftly came here to show it to my Kitten. Then where did it go? Did I drop it on the way?A wave of sheer panic enveloped my shaking figure as I frantically searched for the evidence, the only hope which could solve my issue ASAP. Although this disappearance made me look like a liar in front of my brother, Magnus joined the search operation, believing my empty words. We looked for the letter in the hallway, windows, tables, and behind the decoration pieces all the way to my temporary room, sniffing the air thoroughly. However, it was in vain. It seemed that the letter was a figment of my imagination, nothing else. Zeth rejected my idea and swore impulsively, “It was truly a letter, Maddox. I have seen it as well. Don’t make a fool of yourself!”Magnus’s statement
Maddox’s P.O.V. Standing on the same level as other officials, I realized how it felt to be a part of a trial. The suspense, hopes, fear, and the urgency to get justice, all these emotions hit me like a whirlwind, arousing my curiosity. As I was still unknown of the nature of this trial. According to what Kitten saw, I had betrayed her with a young girl. It was out of my mind why this matter needed to be addressed publicly? Kitten wasn’t going to reject me, and I hadn’t found the main culprit, so what was the reason for this legal proceeding? A part of me trusted my Erasthai, admiring her courage to step up in a difficult time. Her reaction was completely different from a common woman, proving her uniqueness as a Queen. I was deep in my thoughts about the future of our relationship when Kitten’s stern responses shushed the opposition, she ordered the head of warriors. “Warrior Joe, please bring the arrested criminal in front of the court!” Ava was brought to the court, chai
Shyla’s P.O.VIf anyone made a list of historical blunders where someone had ruined the day, I would like to submit today’s incident. And trust me, it would be on the top of the list.My outstanding mate broke all the records of impatience and executed the suspect in the middle of a trial, leaving me aghast. I couldn’t believe my eyes for a moment. Was he really the same King who has solved complex cases in one sitting?In the presence of a court full of officials, I couldn’t raise my voice when he hastily concluded the case and announced the punishments. Screaming through our link was the only option left for me. Despite Ash’s absence, I tried my best to focus on our mate-bond and yelled hysterically.“Maddox, are you nuts?”My shouting seemed to catch his attention as he stared at me wide-eyed, oblivious of the problem he had just created for us. His dumbstruck voice resonated in my mind as our connection was finally restored because of my efforts.“No, Kitten! What’s wrong?
Shyla’s P.O.V.My queries got their desired result as Maddox was at loss of words, completely taken aback. I felt pride for proving my intelligence. At least, I had some brain to observe the points he ignored.Being able to serve my mate made me feel useful in my eyes; otherwise, I wasn’t different from a second-hand good for him. Maddox silently pondered over my queries, looking all cold and commanding. I was mesmerized by the sudden change in his demeanor from all lovey-dovey to a responsible King. He rubbed his temple and spoke seriously.“Good point, Kitten!I am glad that you have thoroughly studied this case and didn’t get carried away by the emotions.No doubt, you are a Queen I always wished to have.”The honesty of his tone fluttered my heart, Maddox possessed a special ability to profess his affection without cheesy words. He didn’t hesitate to confess his ignorance and said,“As a King, it’s my fault to prioritize my emotional issues over official work.” He was
Shyla’s P.O.V.The scent of red roses hanging in the air waltzed into my nose with the strong perfume of peppermint, I was shocked to see Maddox in front of me. My eyes glued to his tall figure, which appeared burlier in casual wear. His huge muscles strained against his black shirt and jeans, barely fitting in those clothes.He looked larger, more refined, and far more terrifying. But that scary lycan King melted me under his gentle smile as his dark eyes lit up with unadulterated joy, he spoke gleefully.“Surprise!”Stuffing his left hand in his pocket, he stepped forward, my world seemed to pause for a moment.Was I hallucinating due to stress?Maddox told me that he would stay at the border, then how come I was seeing him right now?Moving elegantly, he stopped before me and caressed my face with the back of his hand.“Don’t be so shocked. I can come back whenever I want.” “You!”Balling my fist, I punched his steel muscles and complained.“You lied to me, sneaky lyc
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