“Jealous?”“Joana, how can you think that?” I almost yelled. I would genuinely be happy for her, why would I feel jealous? I knew the decision I made, and I stood for it. I knew it was for the betterment of my kingdom and my position, I didn't do it for love. So why would I be jealous that my best friend was getting married for love? I mean, I was happy she wasn't pushed or forced to marry for another reason like I was. “I'm sorry, Georgi but I just… I don't know… I pity for you,” she looked me in the eyes, tears settling at the side of her eyes, “Hey! Hey! Don't you dare let that teardrop,” I threatened. Joana is just too emotional, she cries at every little thing. At my words, she blinked her eyes forcefully, making sure the tears dropped. My face turned cold as I eyed her, she blinked at me innocently and we both burst into laughter. “You idiat!” I caused as I laughed. She did that on purpose. She could have easily blinked the tears away, but she didn't. “I'm so happy for you
It's Sunday morning and my joy knows no bounds. Not only because Joana was back, but it was also Godfrey's birthday, and I am so sure that my plans with Joana would work just fine. I had woken up so early to go check on Godfrey, who should be at the stable preparing the horses. We would be leaving in two hours time, I can't wait till then to wish him a happy birthday. I wonder if anyone ever wishes him since he has no family member.On getting to the stable, I noticed that indeed someone was there with the horses. My heart skipped a beat as I made my way closer, since he was backing me. He was ready, already dressed, and looking neater than before. I noticed he had also shaved, his hair coming to the back and reaching his neck. I wanted to sing for him, a Birthday song, only for someone to say behind me, “Good morning, my queen,” I turned to see another servant in front of me, while Godfrey had turned to look at me, I presume. “Good morning,” I replied to the guy. I turned back t
My eyes scanned the place, even though Pamela and Thomas had come out, there was still someone I was more interested to see. “You're not looking bad, my lady,” Nathan said to me, and I scoffed. I don't know how this man doesn't see that I am disgusted by him.“You're not lying, Nathan,” Thomas said from behind me, and he dropped a kiss on my cheek. I was about to reply with a thank you when I noticed someone's gaze on me. I looked in front of me to see Godfrey looking at me, he was inside the carriage all this while. I bit my lip as I thought to give Thomas a dirty slap for kissing me right now, even if it was on the cheek. “It makes me wonder if I'm the one going to find a man or if it was Mother,” Pamela said with a chuckle, and Joana joined her. A smile formed on my lips as I responded,“You don't need to be scared of that. I have my man with me,” Although I was referring to Godfrey, Thomas nodded,“That's right. You don't need to feel disturbed. Your mother had passed the sta
We remained at the pack house, where we were entertained by the Alpha. He treated us well, especially when I explained to him who I was since he didn't know Thomas who had boldly gone to him first.He began to tell us stories about my dad, many I didn't know of. It made me see my father in a greater light. He explained how my father had helped him one time when he was greatly distressed because his pack was under attack by rogues. My dad had sent his warriors even without him asking for help. He said he was indebted to my father since then and wanted to repay him, but all my father wanted was friendship. His stories brought goosebumps to my skin. I knew my father was a nice and well-known Alpha with integrity, but this just made me respect him some more.“So Queen Georgina, whatsoever it is that you need, all you have to do is ask, and I promise to do my best for you for your father's sake,” I bowed my head in appreciation when I felt a nudge from the person beside me. Princess Pame
I stood far from the feast, somewhere I had asked Joana to find earlier today. I waited rather impatiently for Godfrey, whom Joana had gone to summon. The place was not so different from the place where I had first kissed Godfrey, it was by the lake. Although everywhere was dark, the moon was giving us light. When I heard footsteps of someone running towards my direction, I turned around to see Godfrey, who paused when he saw me. Confusion was written all over his face, and I could tell that Joana had told him something that must have scared him. She did say she had a good plan in mind.“My Queen” he called and I hummed, “Hey, Godfrey. Why were you running like that?” I asked. He frowned as he spoke, “Luna, your personal maid had come to inform me that you were drowning,” I raised my brow, “Did she?” A smirk appeared on my lips. He looked confused, and I shrugged, “I wasn't drowning, but I can if that will get your attention” I winked at him“Do you want something?” He asked, a
“My lady?” I heard Godfrey call and I blinked at him. What the fuck?!? Have I been daydreaming? My jaw clenched as I looked at the boy in front of me who still had a worried expression on his face.Damn it!I closed the distance between us as my hand reached for his jaw but he turned away slightly, I said,“Were you worried for me? I wasn’t drowning but I could if that would get your attention,” I hoped that worked just as my thoughts but I guessed not because Godfrey’s expression was different. Instead, he asked,“Are you drunk, my queen? You’ve been standing there quietly for quite a while now. And why will you want to drown yourself?” His question with an innocent one and that angered me to the core because he was acting like we didn’t share a moment once upon a time.“Godfrey, did you forget what we talked about yesterday?” I asked him. His eyes moved to mine, he was looking right into my eyes as he asked,“What was it about?” I paused to gaze at Godfrey. Was he joking with me, p
“Are we supposed to know you, Mother Nature?” one asked and they burst into laughter. There were six of them in total“Let’s just go, Georgi,” Joana tried to persuade me but I ignored her before walking towards them, “This should be the last time you are to speak to me rudely. I do not care if you are guards of Underpack, I can make you disappear,”“Oh oh oh, I’m shivering in fear,” one of them pretended to tremble and the others laughed making me clench my jaws because even though I could fight a little, I knew I wouldn’t be able to fight them all.“Listen little miss---““Little miss?” Joana asked and one said,“I’ll advise you to shut your mouth when the royal guards are talking,”“More like royal dogs are barking,” I retorted which must have touched their ego because one came to me with anger and I was ready to fight back. No one dares to talk back disrespectfully to my friend.My teeth were aching ready to snap into cranes while my fingers were into claws when like lightening, s
Godfrey, without complaint and with an injury in his arm, ran through the forest back to the pack house. He stood a few miles away and laid down so we could get down. I didn’t want to come down, my hands held on to his soft fur, and I could sleep there all night long. His smell makes me want to rub my body all over him till I have the same smell. Then the speed that brought the cool breeze as he ran, I wish I could stay with him forever but of course, Joana was always there to remind me that I don’t have the right to dream and fantasize anymore.“Thank you,” Joana said to him with a slight bow and he gave her a bow as well. I was about to thank him too when he turned around and disappeared out of my sight.“What was that?” I asked no one in particular but Joana burst into laughter. Laughter that caused my lips to twitch. Why did he leave like that? I looked around if I would see him but he was out of sight, Joana was pulling me out of there when my eyes caught sight of the blood on t
Godfrey’s POVThe morning of our wedding arrived with the soft glow of the sun spilling across the palace grounds. The sky was clear, the air cool and fresh, filled with the scents of wildflowers and pine from the nearby forest. Our wedding wasn’t just an ordinary one…it was a sacred werewolf ceremony, a bond blessed by the Moon Goddess, witnessed by our ancestors, and celebrated by our pack.The ceremony took place in the Moonstone Glade, a magical clearing hidden deep within the forest. The ground was covered with soft green moss, and petals of white and red flowers were scattered everywhere. An arch made of silver birch branches stood tall at the center, decorated with roses. Georgina had insisted that we did our wedding here and I agreed to it. “Are you nervous?” David whispered behind me. “Because I am.”I chuckled, turning to him. “I am the groom but you look more nervous than I am.”That was a lie, my heart was on fire, and I was only faking my calmness. Before he could r
Godfrey’s POVWe returned to the palace, people gasped in shock when they saw Georgina walking in, some of the maids fainted, and some elders rushed outside, their faces etched with a mixture of confusion and curiosityTheirThey eyes darting between Georgina and Thomas and Nathan, not sure which one to believe, both revelations was just too shocking. Georgina smiled walking towards the elders, they staggered backward in fear as they stared at her. Joana rushed over, pulling her into a hug. “You are alive,” she cried. Georgina smiled and released herself from her embrace. “come, I know you have a lot that you want to tell me and you want to know,” she said dragging her away. I turned to the sentinels. “Take the culprits to the dungeon, I want all eyes on them.”They nodded and moved into action, dragging them away. Just then another sentinel walked up to me and told me that my parents had arrived and were waiting for me. I asked him to gesture them in, and he nodded leaving immedi
Godfrey's POV***The day of Georgina's attack***The cold wind blew through the thick forest as we searched for Nathan and Thomas, but there was no sign of them. “Keep looking,” I instructed the guards, suddenly Draco felt uneasy. I paused looking around but there was nothing around that could have triggered Draco. “What happened?” I asked. I could feel Draco's rage flaring up, his growl low but dangerous. Something was wrong.I could finally feel it, something was indeed not right, I looked around studying the forest, and my eyes turned to Pamela who looked uneasy. This was a trick, a trap or a diversion. “Georgina,” I muttered, my eyes widened in alarm and without thinking, I ran back toward the mountains, my heart hammering loudly in my chest. I needed to get to Georgina immediately. I got to where I left her and Alicia and found no one, my uneasiness growing as I scanned the environment, but still no sign of them. Suddenly I looked up and I saw her.Georgina.She was stand
AUTHOR'S POV. Pamela stormed into the dimly lit room, her footsteps loud against the stone floor. She slammed the door shut behind her, the echo ringing through the room, Her hands curled into fists, her whole body trembling with anger.Across the room, Alicia leaned against the wall, her arms crossed under her breasts, a faint smile playing on her lips. The flickering candlelight cast shadows on her face. “We had a deal," Pamela spat, her voice cold and sharp. “You tricked me.”Alicia sighed, tilting her head slightly as if bored by the conversation. "Your mother is dead, Pamela. Isn’t that what you wanted?"Pamela’s eyes burned with rage. “I wanted her dead,” Pamela snapped, walking closer to her. “But do you know what I wanted more? The throne,” she snapped. “I did my own part of the job,” Alicia hissed. “Your own part of the job?* She scoffed, shaking her head in disbelief. “I wanted the throne, you said you would give me the throne.”Alicia let out a chuckle. “You lost th
Godfrey’s POVThe rain fell hard as we rode through the palace gates, but it did nothing to wash away the blood. Georgina’s body lay cold in my arms, wrapped in a dark cloak, her face pale as the dead sky above us.I could not feel anything. No pain. No anger. Just emptiness.I couldn't help but feel this was my fault, I was the one that persuaded her to go on this trip and I led her to her death and worst of all I couldn't catch the culprits. Tears flowed down my cheeks freely, words could not explain how I felt, I just felt empty and filled with guilt. “It is all your fault, it is your fault, your fault,” the accusations kept playing in my mind.I searched through my mind looking for Draco, I needed someone to pull me back…it was just too sudden. I kept glancing back at her body, hoping Georgina would just get up but she didn't.The sentinels followed behind in silence, their faces grim, so we were crying loudly. The moment we stepped inside the palace, the cries increased. Ser
Georgina’s POVThe cold wind from the North Sea hit my face as I stood by the rocky shore. The waves crashed against the rocks again and again, as if trying to pull the land into the sea. I inhaled deeply not wanting to miss any part of this, I was happy I actually listened to Godfrey because this was just what I needed.For the first time in weeks, I felt like I could breathe, No walls around me. No people watching my every move, Just the sound of the sea, stretching far and endless before me.Godfrey stood beside me, a faint smirk playing on his lips as he enjoyed the view.“See you like it,* he blurted out. “The sea air is good for you, good for resting.”“Is this a way of rubbing it on my face that you were right?” I chuckled, turning my head to him. *I can't say I wasn't trying to rub it off,” he said, giving me a wink. “You need to learn I am always right.”“I sighed, wrapping my hand around his. “I can’t remember the last time I felt this… free,” I admitted.Godfrey glanced a
Godfrey’s POVI walked down the dimly lit hallway, my footsteps echoing softly against the stone floor, the cool air of the night brushing through my face. I haven't seen Alicia since that morning and I have been getting nervous about it for a long time. I got to her room, scanning the hallway, I pushed open the door to her room without knocking.She was sitting in a chair, her posture calm, but I could feel, the tension in her, I couldn't see her face since she had her back facing me but I could tell she was tired. It was clear her werewolf was restless, even though she was silent, I could almost hear her wolf breathing heavily, I could feel its exhaustion… This must be what Garrick was talking about, I could actually feel her wolf. "Alicia," I said, stepping closer.She didn’t look at me right away, Instead, she kept staring at the wall, like she didn't know of my presence, Finally, she turned her head slightly. "Godfrey.""You seem... off." I studied her carefully. "Your wolf i
Thomas's POVThe moment the sack was yanked off, I felt the world tilt beneath me."Beta Nathan?" My voice cracked. I lunged forward, barely feeling the pain from my torn back as I wrapped my arms around him. His body was thinner, But he was actually alive. His arms tightened around me. "Thomas..." His voice was thick as if he hadn’t spoken in a long time.Tears glistening in my eyes. "I thought you were dead! Georgina…I thought she killed you!" My chest tightened with rage, with grief, with every emotion I had buried since I had been thrown into this hellhole.Nathan let out a bitter chuckle. "She wanted to, I almost thought I would be beheaded the next day, but someone switched me before the execution. I don’t even know who but all I knew was that I was taken to another place in the North but I was still locked away."He pulled back, gripping my shoulders. "And you, Thomas? They said you were dead, too. What happened?"I swallowed hard, the memories clawing at my throat. “The Kin
The sun was scorching as it beat down on the vast prison yard, dust swirling in the dry wind. The South’s biggest and hardest prison was no place for a man like Thomas. He had spent his life in luxury, waking up in silk sheets, eating the finest meals, and being waited on hand and foot, but here, comfort was a far-gone fantasy and suffering was their reality. Sweat dripped down his forehead as he swung the heavy pickaxe against the unyielding ground. His hands, once soft and uncalloused, now bled from the rough wood of the handle. His muscles ached, not used to such brutal labor, Around him, hardened criminals worked without pause, their bodies already accustomed to the endless toil.A low chuckle echoed behind him. “Look at the northern King, struggling like a newborn pup,” a voice sneered.Thomas turned, his breath heavy. Standing before him was the prisoner’s captain, a massive man with thick scars running across his arms and a jagged-toothed grin. His name was Darius, and he r