Adams' pov;
I squinted my eyes to be sure I wasn't mistaken. The sight in front of me was one I never thought I would ever see.
Right there in front of me was Ben, hand in hand with my wife, who would never let me touch her and who had become some sort of robot.
"Your Highness," someone called out, and I didn't have to turn back to know it was Ronan.
"I've been looking all over for you," he continued when I didn't say anything.
"Your Highness?" He said again and clicked his tongue.
"That's your brother and your wife…."
"She seems so…. I thought she didn't want anyone to touch her," I was staring at them in disbelief.
I blinked back and, without any more thought, walked towards them, ignoring whatever Ronan was saying.
"I need to speak with my wife," I said, through gritted teeth, wat
Lilith’s POV;Our marriage wasn’t built on love, but it still hurt that he had brought his mistress to the house we shared. He had promised that he was going to give me time to open up my heart to him. It was barely a month later and he was already tired. I scoffed at that thought and finally pushed the thoughts of him and his betrayal out of my mind. It really wasn’t worth it.To make matters worse, he didn’t appear for dinner and neither did she, and I couldn’t help but imagine if he was somewhere with her. There was no word from any of the maids either and Ben might’ve noticed, for he ate with me and, thankfully, didn’t say anything.He seemed like a good person, so I wanted to ask him if what I had heard was right, if indeed, he was after the throne, but I couldn’t find myself doing that.“Lilith!”I glanced up, breaking my reverie and definitely surprised to hear his voice after what had happened the day before with Ben.I stood up and bowed. I had already got dressed and was ab
Unknown POV;Seeing what was going on, I could say that my plan was working, even though not the way I had intended for it to.I downed the contents of the glass in a single shot, letting the harsh taste dance around my mouth before gulping it. The wristwatch on my wrist told me that my brothers were already almost an hour late, and I began to wonder if they had betrayed me.Just like me, I knew they had their own plans, but they could all plan as much as they liked. There was no doubt about who was eventually going to sit on the throne.The fact that they were still in the mansion was proof enough that they had eyes on the throne.“Hey bro!”I didn’t have to turn around to find out who it was. I let out a deep sigh as I heard a chair pull out. I chose
Lilith's POV;"Your Highness, it's time for breakfast," Julia said for the umpteenth time. A long sigh expelled from my lips while I stood up.I was already dressed, but the thought of Maya being there at the table terrified me. I don't know if I should ask Adams what she was doing in the mansion.Now that I think about it, he must've really taken advantage of my meekness, knowing that I wouldn't ask what she was doing in the mansion.I heard Julia's footsteps as I walked to the dining area."Don't follow me," I said and, without turning around, I knew that the familiar expression of surprise was etched on her face."Your Highness?"I said nothing, there wasn't a need to. She heard what I had said."Lilith! You're late!" Maya cooed in between spoonfuls of what I suspected to be the scrambled eggs in front of her and I smiled softly, noting that they had already begun to eat.I knew that it was already way past breakfast time, but still, it pained me to think that he couldn't even chec
Adams' Pov;I paced in my office, pondering over my conversation with the doctor.The poison he had told me was used on her was from a rare tree, one I never thought still existed as my father, the late king, had burnt it down.The only thing that I had thought of was that the poison was obtained from another place. But why was she poisoned? I still couldn't wrap my head around it.I still kept replaying the image of her, how she had fallen into my arms and struggled to say something. I wasn't going to just sit still and let all of this happen.The office door opened and Ronan stepped in, his eyes bearing a worried expression. I was waiting for him after sending it to him earlier. He was supposed to be meeting with the council members on my behalf, but I wanted to talk to him immediately."Your Highness," he started, and then seeing the expression on my face,
Lilith's POV;It was as though nobody was coming to check on me anymore, not even Maya nor my husband, and my heart clenched at the thought that I had been discarded.Whoever had tried to kill me must've either given up or thought that I was dead as there was still no attempt anymore. I had no idea whose voice I had heard, but I was sure it was Maya.She was the only one who would gain a lot from my death.While I was engrossed in my thoughts, the door opened and my nose caught a whiff of a familiar smell. My mother!But my wolf was already even more weakened than I was. How was she able to pick up such a scent, and how was it even possible when my mother was dead or was I also dead? Had the goddess finally decided to let me reunite with my family?"Open your eyes!" It was the unmistakable voice that belonged to my mother.Mother! I tried
Unknown POV;Lilith was either too strong a woman or Sheila hadn't done a proper job. That poison was one that could take out ten strong men and the best part of it, was it had no cure, yet for some reason, she was still alive, although unconscious.In my short time alive, I knew never to think that something was impossible. After all, who would've thought that my brother would end up as the king when he was the youngest of us, or that my father would die just as he had? So when I heard that the doctor had said that she wasn't going to live, I decided that it wasn't enough. She had to be completely finished.When Sheila told me that she had done the job, I told her to leave. It was better that way. After all, she was the only one who knew that I was responsible for it.She didn't want to leave, but I promised her that I was going to bring her back when I became the king, something I had no intention
Adam's POV;I was sitting quietly in Lilith's room, praying for the goddess to bring her back to me. I was weakened by the fact that this was my fault.I told the guards not to let anyone, no matter who it was, and that was why, when I heard a knock, I scrunched my face, wondering why the guards had disobeyed me."It's you," I said upon seeing Ronan after opening the door."Yes, Your Highness. I have come to inform you that Lady Crane is currently being held in the dungeon. In case you want to question her, right now."I clenched my dust tightly to my side, I didn't want to just question her, although I never hit women, I was tempted to find this one and squeeze the life out of her neck."Did she say anything?"He shook his head and I sank back into the chair. I wasn't expecting him to say anything anyway. For some reason, I felt that May
Lilith POV;Immediately I opened my eyes, it felt as though a huge burden had been lifted off my shoulder. I had never felt so at ease in such a long time and, surprisingly, I felt energized. It must've been because of the encounter with the goddess.Just then, I heard the door open and the running footstep almost immediately."Your Highness," I croaked out, just as he approached me and, without further thought, embraced him.The goddess had shown me a few things, especially about how he had worried about me. He was really in love with me and didn't need me for any agenda."Lilith! You're…" he turned towards the door, "Get the doctor!"I didn't think there was a need for that, but I said nothing, tears streaming down my face as I thought about how I'd lost my life and caused him so much pain."Are you okay? Is there anywhere hurting you?" He glanced at me, checking my body as though he was going to find injuries or signs that I was unwell.I chuckled. "I'm fine.""Sure?" He questioned,
Adams' POVThe forest appeared ahead covered with an uneasy feeling. As I guided my men into the Green Forest Pack’s territory, I felt the heavy crown on my head.It was a steady reminder of my responsibilities as Alpha, and King of all the Packs. My warriors were nearby, their faces tensed with anticipation, ready to battle, but the deep silence unsettled even the most seasoned of them.“What's happening?” Ronan, my Beta, whispered, looking at the trees as if they might suddenly attack us.“Be careful!” I said, looking closely at the darkening sky. “We might be walking into a trap.”Next to me, Lilith rode, her calmness a source of comfort. She looked at me, and said, “No matter what comes, we will handle it.”I nodded, feeling thankful for her bravery. We had made it too far and given up too much to stop now. Together we moved forward deeper into the Pack.By the time I stepped on the boundary, I expected trouble, but the woods were strangely quiet. I noticed my men sharing anxious
Adams' POVA thick silence covered the battlefield as the last sounds of fighting disappeared. I stood among the leftovers of the fight finally feeling my breath steady again.The harsh truth hit me. It was finished. The rogue army led by the traitor Augustus had been defeated. Their threats will no longer hang over my packs and I will not have to be afraid of backstabbers anymore.“We did it, Adams,” Lilith said quietly, her voice a mix of relief and surprise. She moved closer, her bright green eyes looking into mine. “It is finally done.”A huge weight lifted off my chest at her words. “Yes... it is settled.” Our eyes met and at that moment every other thing felt unimportant. I pulled her close, ignoring our friends and the signs of the battle, kissing her passionately.The salty flavor from sweat and dirt dripped down my throat, but in her presence even the bad feelings turned good. We hugged each other tightly, connecting our hearts as one, enjoying the joy of our victory, and fin
Lilith's POVAn intense fear took hold of me, making me feel cold all over, and it seemed unyielding and harsh.With determination, I shouted out, “You will never be able to have me!” deep inside, I understood that my words were unlikely to have any effect on him.I turned my eyes toward Adams, hoping to see some sign of reassurance from him, but sadly, he was caught up in a fierce struggle with Ben.“Get behind me!” Adeline shouted fiercely, showing her teeth in a threatening way as she got ready to protect me.However, Augustus’s laughter filled the air, such a disturbing sound that sent shivers through my body.“It's pointless,” he said, lifting his hand and carelessly flinging Adeline away as if she were just a small bother to him. She fell onto the grassy ground, but as soon as she got back up, her anger burned even brighter.“All of you are so weak and pathetic. Did you honestly believe that you could possibly oppose someone like me?”“Augustus, you really don't recognize our tr
Lilith's POVThe rogue army charged through the broken and ruined gates, moving with a sense of urgency. My heart was seriously thumping loudly in my chest, like a drum that wouldn't stop, pushing me to do something, to respond to the situation.“Adams!” I mind-linked, trying to get his attention. Lexi caught a quick sight of our mate as he began to change, his body transforming further, his Lycan features gradually taking over.His muscles moved and shifted beneath the bright, fiery fur that covered him. He was a strong and fierce wolf, fully prepared to take charge.“Do not move from that spot, Lilith!” he growled with his voice deep and rough. As he jumped into the chaos of the fight, his strong arms and legs pushed him ahead with great force.I felt a mix of emotions inside me as I had control of my body; I was proud of him for being so brave, but at the same time, I couldn’t shake off the feeling of anxiety and concern.However, I found myself unable to move from my spot. I could
Lilith's POVAs I walked slowly beside Adams, my heart beat hard and fast in my chest. Below the ramparts a terrific battle was going on, and it was intense to witness. Two wolves fighting each other—a fierce and savage dance involving their sharp claws and powerful teeth.The air was filled with the wild and piercing sounds of battle cries which vibrated through the ground under our feet. I became more alert and focused with each second that passed. “Look over there!” I said excitedly, pointing my finger towards something I recognized among the group of troublemakers.“It is the Green Forest, my home pack! I can’t believe they would turn against us like this. How could they do something so hurtful?”Adams' spoke to me, “Ben has influenced their thoughts in a very negative way. He had convinced them that they would take control and gain power. He will not give up until he has succeeded in tearing us apart completely.”“Then we will demonstrate to them exactly what loyalty really mean
Lilith's POVI was standing at the edge of the tall stone walls and I suddenly felt my breath catch in my throat. I looked down at the huge army of wolves that had gathered below me.Their fur was shining and sparkling, catching what little light was left in the sky as the sun started to set. The wolves were making deep low growling sounds that combined into a sound like a heavy dark hum that I could feel deep inside of me.I realized that Augustus had finally come, and I could sense that a big battle was about to take place. It appeared as if a dark cloud was hovering over us ready to unleash terror at any point.“Just take a look at them,” I said quietly in a whisper, as my heart beat loudly in my chest. I turned to Adams, who was standing right next to me.He appeared completely unfazed by what was happening. I noticed that his striking blue eyes were fixed intensely on the dark wave of people stretching out across the field and I couldn’t help but admire how calm and collected he
Adams' POV“Ben,” I said while trying very hard to keep my voice steady. I wanted to sound calm, but inside I felt like there was a huge storm of emotions raging.“You have decided to side with a person who is completely out of his mind. How could you make that choice? You are a brother to me. You were one of the good people in our pack!”“There is no connection between us, only the pursuit of power!” he exclaimed with anger, with his eyes narrowing in a way that showed an intense bitterness I could hardly recognize.“And you, my dear King, are blocking the path forward. You must make your choice carefully and think it through.”“Choose death instead of being a servant?” I laughed bitterly, anger burning inside me. “Do you really think I’d submit to Augustus? Tell him to stick his offer somewhere. You’ve become a worse person and his darkness will swallow you just like it has your soul!”“No!” Ben shouted loudly with his voice filled with anger and frustration. It was as if a dark and
Adams' POVI stood at the very edge of the sturdy stone wall of the fortress. The old stronghold which had been the home of my family for many generations was built with tall parapets. These walls had once been alive with the noise and excitement of battle, filled by my brave ancestors who were skilled archers ready to protect our land from any invaders.Now, however, darkness surrounded us completely and a thick silence pressed down on our group of warriors. It felt strange and unsettling as if we were all holding our breath together, both the defenders standing ready and the shadows that seemed to inch closer and closer to us.To my left was Ronan. Right now he looked very tense. His usually bright and lively eyes were narrowed, and he was carefully looking out at the land in front of us, searching for any signs of movement.All around, the generals and captains of the Bloodhound Pack were standing in a tense way, almost like tightly wound bowstrings. Their muscles were tight and pr
Adams' POV Lilith softly extended her hand and lightly placed it on Adeline's arm. She turned to her with a warm expression of gratitude and spoke, “I honestly want to thank you for supporting me during this trying time in my life.”I observed how the two exchanged a glance that seemed to hold a deep understanding between them, a connection that had been built on trust and loyalty over time. Feeling the need to give them some space, I took a step back and gently let go of Lilith’s hand.It was as if something heavy settled into my chest, making me feel a bit sad. I then spoke to her, “Now you should go. Make your way back to the palace and make sure to stay near Adeline. I need to handle some important things on my own.”“Please be careful my dear.” Lilith's voice shook just a little bit as she looked deeply into my eyes and I could see a mix of concern and love in her expression.I nodded my head slowly, fully realizing just how much fear was reflected in Lilith's eyes. I leaned in