Shyla’s P.O.V. “It’s a well-known reality that the best time to strike is when your opponent isn’t paying attention, overconfident about his victory. A small blow can change the result of the battle, turning the tables in your favor.” When King Maddox raised his claw to tear my child away from my belly, he was raging with anger, underestimating a mother’s strength to protect her baby. My sudden slap caught him off guard, and he got distracted. I grabbed the flower vase from the table and thrashed it on his head. Boom! The fine crystal of the vase shattered into countless pieces in a heartbeat, silencing that growling Alpha lycan. King Maddox stared at me in a catatonic stupor, taken aback by my move. My breath stuck in my throat as I saw him pulling out a pointed piece of glass and throwing it away, his wound healed like I was watching a movie scene backward. Finally, he parted his lips to speak, his cold voice dunk poured an ice bucket over me. “You wish to keep this bas
Maddox’s P.O.V.“Expect the unexpected!”This phrase was literally my life, mentally preparing me for every threat beforehand. As I had spent years on the battlefield, spontaneous decisions were my specialty, a trait I was proud of.That was the same case with geopolitical conditions, there wasn’t a single matter which could escape my eye successfully. However, heaven conspired against me with the Moon Goddess, forcing an omega Erasthai on me.Like, what was so special about that illiterate slave?With my advanced intellect, I correctly guessed that she had a sharp tongue like a brainless woman, no manners at all. When James dug into her past, I realized that she had spent one year after her adult age as a slave, so it was quite a possibility that she was physically abused.That was why I slowly gained her trust and took her to my masterbed, where no woman had ever slept with me. Wasn’t it enough as a gentleman to treat her well, not pressurize her with the obligations of the ma
Shyla’s P.O.V.Kick me out? Was he nuts?I was there as a witness to prove Cathy’s innocence, and King Maddox ordered to kick me out.Height of absurdity!As the duty guards rushed to fulfill their King’s command, I spoke hurriedly.“I am not disturbing the honorable court’s proceedings. It’s just that my statement can help in catching the real culprit.”Pro tip!“Hold your head high in the court. We all are equal in the eyes of laws.”My duty in the Castle’s library had made me knowledgeable about the lycan’s constitution, that was how I countered King’s next move as he said harshly,“You have a slave’s collar around your neck. Simply barging into court’s meeting is a death sentence for you!”Rubbish!I didn’t lose my composure despite his dominant aura forcing me to submit and step forward.“Lycan’s constitution, chapter sixteen, section three, sub-clause seven.Omegas have the right to testify in court.This law was passed on 16th December 1954. It gives me every ri
Shyla’s P.O.V. “Can you believe this? Maddox told me his lycan’s name!” Hopping in my bed, I was over the moon, sharing this breaking news with my buddy. Moira had just entered the room after her evening shift, she took two steps back in surprise before screaming at the top of her lungs. “How did this happen, Shyl? I want all the details.” She immediately joined me in bed and picked up a pillow to hit me. “When did you go to see His Majesty? Did he forgive you for lying?” I dodged the soft blow of the pillow and laughed, reminiscing our intimate moment. “Let’s start from the morning. I went to the royal court.” The court proceedings piqued Moira’s interest, she abandoned her pillow and grabbed my shoulders. “Why did you jump in a sea full of crocodiles for a stranger, Shyl? Were you out of your mind? What exactly was going on in your thick head?” Moira’s untimely investigation ruined the vibe of happy moments, I took a deep breath and sat on my be
Maddox’s P.O.V.“It’s Zeth, Kitten!”What the heck!My own lycan broke the bounds of centuries of restraints and surrendered before a mere omega, sharing our most important information with her. It was simply out of my mind that me, the lycan King Maddox Miller got tricked by that low life, unable to blame anyone for that!Presumptuous!As the person losing his mind due to her seduction was me , I didn’t play the blame game and swiftly corrected my mistake. Agreeing on witch Catherine’s terms was like gulping down a drum of neat rum, but I had to endure this bitterness for my sanity.Otherwise, that omega was on the mission to blackmail me with mate-bond!The black knotted thread was the answer to my problems. Catherine’s claim of its effectiveness proved its worth when I saw that omega and didn’t feel like a crazy beast, constantly craving for sex. Phew!After dealing with this matter, I punished the mastermind of this disaster, Beta James, who was running in the practice g
Shyla’s P.O.V. Alpha Derrick Miller! Another name of the killer looks, and all in one great package of nosiness! Previously, I had thought that only Maddox was interested in other people’s problems, but it wasn’t his fault. He had inherited this habit from his nosy dad, unaware of the word personal boundaries. Despite being an Alpha, Maddox’s dad tailed me like a lost kid in a crowd, searching for his mommy. He saw me sweeping floors, asked me to stitch a button on his spare shirt, observed me from afar when I was eating snacks, and lastly, he ordered me. “You’ll cook lunch today.” Like, what the hell! “Your son is currently on the mission to avoid me, and you wish to feed him my cooking!” I bit my tongue to halt my long sarcastic speech as he was Maddox’s only family member. It was compulsory for me to behave for a good first impression. However, Alpha Derrick pushed my limits and stood in the kitchen to keep a close eye on my moves. He even gave me the reason when
Shyla’s P.O.V.Abortion?Although Maddox was going on and on with the accuracy of the procedure and the importance of human doctors, my ears refused to hear past that forbidden word. He had asked me to kill my child and give up on my demand, but the proper word for this shook me to the core. I felt dizzy as the world around me spun on its axis. I was thinking about convincing him of my son, and he had already decided for me to have an abortion on my behalf.How dare he!A sudden volcano of sheer rage rumbled in my chest, announcing its explosion with full force. I shot up to face that merciless mate, cutting him off sharply.“Who said that I am going to have an abortion?”My firm tone failed to knock some sense in that thick-headed Alpha, he raised his brow.“I am not asking you, Omega. It’s a royal order!”Order?So, he was just a King, I was mistaking him as my Goddess’s blessing.I felt a pang of betrayal in my heart, the scenes of his care and support flashed across my
Shyla’s P.O.V.The glass of juice from the royal kitchen was dangerous!How the hell was it even possible?Without any heads up, Beta James picked me up and rushed towards the bathroom, I had to tap on his shoulder to stop him.“I haven’t drunk the juice, Beta James. Please stop panicking.”My response finally put an end to this hullabaloo as he put me down. Then he grabbed my shoulders firmly.“You should abort this child, Shyla. It’s for your own good.”Here we go!I had hardly recovered from the shock of his surprise entry into our room, but this advice short-circuited my brain. Firstly, Moira had tried to scare me with my grim future, and now, he was advising me to kill my child.The sudden surge of anger shook me as soon as the fear faded, I was in tears while expressing my helplessness.“How can I harm my son as a mother, Beta Ralph? Why is it so difficult for everyone to simply understand my feelings as a woman?I have always thought that there would be no mate for m
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