Shyla’s P.O.V. “A fleeting figure? Not again!” My last experience with such a shadow had cost me a fortune, sending me directly to hellhole. So, instead of running to safety, I hid behind a pillar and covered my mouth. It was a meek effort to conceal my omega scent from that person, although it wasn’t one hundred percent effective. “Well, what’s wrong with trying my luck?” The distant footsteps sounded closer, scaring the hell out of me. My hand slid to my belly, spreading over it protectively. It was a brand-new feeling of being stronger and responsible after getting pregnant, a tiny soul was solely dependent on me for survival. This small company aided me to regulate my breathing as a guard literally flashed in and out of the corridor, running blindly to complete his master’s order. “Nope, noble people with funny names according to their status!” Whatever! My way was clear, all set for ‘mission late night snack’, which soon turned into a search for a big meal as m
Maddox’s P.O.V. Tonight, I had invited Magnus to my Castle to ask a favor from him, so this feast was the first step to being in his good books. My younger cousin had an impeccable taste, I assumed that he wouldn’t be satisfied in a regular restaurant. As my bribe was working perfectly right now, I cleared my throat and initiated the small talk. “What do you think about getting married, Magnus? You turned twenty-five last month, it’s a good age to have a family of our own.” The fork in Magnus’s hand froze for a second as his face changed color, he wasn’t expecting me to bring up this topic. He composed himself immediately and chuckled, “I would rather die than be imprisoned in a relationship. Why do you want to cut the wings of a free bird, Your Majesty? Please buy me some property instead of a golden cage.” His long speech in response depicted his inner struggle related to this query, his plain refusal made me sad. I didn’t intend to hurt him at all, but that omega had f
Shyla’s P.O.V. “Did you take out this book, omega?” The way that lady shushed Amara and stalked towards me, I prepared myself for a heavy penalty, perhaps she would beat the shit out of me with Kama Sutra. I would be the first woman to scream in pain not pleasure after reading this masterpiece. However, my fate surprised me as I nodded, accepting my crime. My confession evaporated that lady’s fury in thin air. “You are something, omega. It was confirmed that you’ll be punished for this mistake, yet you didn’t lie to save yourself. Good. As it’s a rarity among slaves, I’ll forgive you this time.” She not only forgave me, but changed my cleaning duty to kitchen help, I was on cloud nine to be in that food heaven. Cookies, milk, meat, everything was in my access now, it was like appointing a cat to guard the store full of cat food. Anyway, this new promotion saved my daily trips to the dumpster as the leftovers were now in my reach, my gluttony was touching the new limits. There
Shyla’s P.O.V. “Good to see me again? Well, thank you and good luck because I’m going to tear this smile away from your face.” My head turned into a burning inferno the moment the shock faded, anger curled hot in my guts. I simply threatened Alpha Magnus for hiding a dead body, and he sent me to the slave market. And now, he was here again to flex his brotherhood with King Maddox. It then dawned on me that Alpha Magnus had called me in the dining hall. The King, His Majesty also gave his friend a free hand to scare off an omega in his Castle. What a hobby to spend his spare time on! Well, Fuck you Alpha Magnus, and specially, Fuck you King Maddox! Rolling my sleeves, I stepped forward and lashed out furiously. “How dare you to stand here and greet me like you haven’t ruined my life for revenge? Didn’t your friend satisfy you by owning me for the whole life? What else do you want from me now?” According to our world’s rule, omegas (not breeders or sex slaves) wer
Shyla’s P.O.V. “Stop! I haven’t permitted you to leave!” King Maddox’s Royal command was enough to cement my feet to the ground, but I fought against it. As a tentative Luna in the Blood Moon Pack, I had figured out a way to ignore an Alpha’s order. So, trying it here wasn’t a wrong idea. Without turning around, I parted the door and bowed a little. “I’ll take my leave now, Your Majesty. Have a good day!” For the reference, I was a bit immune to some of Alpha’s nonsense naturally. Then bending their words and using them in response had always worked like magic for me. So, after dodging this bullet, I directly reached Moira’s workplace and hugged her tightly. “M-Moira! I-I…” My horrified state attracted unwanted attention, my buddy asked for a short break and took me to her room. “What happened, Shyl? Why are you so scared? Have you seen a spider?” I shuddered uncontrollably as she mentioned my biggest fear, but the happening in the dining hall had topped the c
Shyla’s P.O.V. Although, the unexpected duty on the banquet aka party dampened my spirits, I was still happy. The headache of cooking for King was temporarily avoided by this event, it was sufficient for me to be thankful. After all, we must celebrate small moments to make things bearable in our lives! However, my short-lived happiness hurt like hell later, the head Butler’s orders regarding the banquet baffled me. “Special chefs will prepare a grand feast for guests. But you’ll cook the King’s meal. Ask for the menu and prepare the same dishes.” Like what the hell? Professional degree-holder chefs were cooking tons of food, why couldn’t the King eat a plate from it? What was the reason behind this specific torture? Cursing him inwardly, I sprinkled salt, thyme, and black pepper on pork chops, the chef’s knife on the counter appeared more tempting to serve instead of food. “Screw you, King Maddox! You’re deliberately making my life difficult. Until now,
Shyla’s P.O.V. “Some of you have seen me as King Maddox as His Majesty doesn’t like to appear in public. But tonight, he will announce his Queen in person, deciding the fate of the Royal throne.” Pin drop silence followed Alpha Magnus’s announcement; all eyes were fixated at the King entering through the double doors of the hall. Clad in a black expensive suit, King Maddox was redefining the word ‘handsome’, even though I froze to my spot due to a momentary shock. His casual shirt and jeans or open collar look were way different from his formal style, several jealous eyes followed lady Amara when she gently tugged his arm and smiled proudly. Here we go! My trance was broken by the entry of that plastic doll, I didn’t bother to notice them any longer. Soon enough, dinner was served, and my excitement touched the roof, it was the time to witness the results of my perfect plan. “Pay back’s a bitch, King Maddox!” Smirking inwardly, I stood at the corner for a better view,
Shyla’s P.O.V. “How dare you!” This wasn’t just a phrase but thunder, each word a sharp crack of lightning. The person unleashing his rage on us was none other than that great Lycan King Maddox Miller, the last person I wished to see after that tiring evening. Before I could react or respond to this absurd query, my arms were empty. Allen, to whom I was hugging a few seconds ago, flew like a dried leaf in a storm, hitting the adjacent wall with full force. “What just happened here?” My mind was unable to solve this puzzle as a whirlwind of pure rage attacked Allen, kicking and punching him relentlessly. All this happening was like a fast-forward scene of a movie, where half-shifted lycan’s ferocious growls were shattering my eardrums while thrashing a helpless man. “Shyl!” Allen’s cry for help snapped my trance, I was by his side in a jiffy. “Please stop this madness, Your Majesty. Allen is innocent!” “Innocent?” King’s words tinged with menace, there was an edge
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