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,
Lilith’s POV;I figured that since Ben had already seen me awake and wouldn’t keep it a secret, there was no need to be hidden anymore.I stepped out of the room with Ben closely behind me.“Your Highness!”I glanced up to see one of Adams’ brothers. I couldn’t remember his name and wondered if he had come to the mansion because of what had happened to me.“I’m glad you’re awake now,” he said, a small smile on his face, and I nodded.“Thank you. Where is the King?” The voices sounded very distant and hushed.“Oh, he is trying to solve the commotion out there. Why are you out now, when you’re supposed to be resting? Didn’t you just wake up?”“She’s been pretty insistent and wouldn’t even listen to me,” Ben said, and I walked ahead of him, towards the mansion gate.“Your Highness,” I called, as soon
Lilith’s POV;I had never been happier anticipating breakfast, but I was because I hadn’t seen him since he left my side after the kiss. It left me wanting more, so much so I could literally rush down to get breakfast done quickly and have him all to myself again.I let my thoughts run wild as I imagined what else could happen if we decided to go beyond the kiss. I shut my eyes and almost screamed out of excitement at the crazy thoughts running through my brain.The other maids had been taken for interrogation and I would have been left with one of the maids from the king’s chamber if I hadn’t asked her to wait outside.I didn’t need any help at the moment and I also didn’t want her to see me in my over-joyous state.On the bed was a flowing white dress, gotten for me by Adam. He had instructed the maid to give it to me, asking me to wear it, claiming I would look really beautiful in it. It was well crafted with wool, adorned all over with precious stones and diamonds blistering lik
Lilith's POV;"It's been a while, Cas."Her mouth hung open, her eyes boring straight into mine."You..""You didn't take etiquette classes? You don't know how to greet?"Her very full lips, which looked like they'd been implanted with silicon, curled up into an ugly frown."Why are you here and why….never mind that. I'll take it up with my maids."She was still in a daze as she stared at me, probably surprised at my sudden change in attitude."How is Raider? Still foolish as always?" I glanced at the mirror and looked away quickly, a bit disappointed that I couldn't get to ask the questions I had in mind to ask. She had already gone.I had no idea how to contact her if I had anything to ask, but since she had appeared to me via a mirror twice, then it was the way to also summon her."I'm sorry I missed your wedding. It would've been nice to see trash getting married to trash," I walked towards the plush sofa and plopped onto it."Why are you here, Cassandra? You couldn't greet your
Lilith's POV;Immediately after Ben left my room, I walked out and entered the room just before mine.She spun around quickly upon hearing the sound of the door opening."Cassandra.""Why did you bring me here?""Why? Do you prefer I throw you in an actual cell?" I walked towards the bed and sat there.Before she left, the goddess had shown me a vision of Cassandra coming here, and just before I sat down, I had told the maids quietly that the guards should not throw her in the dungeon, but instead in the room next door."You bitch!"I chuckled. I wasn't stupid enough to keep her in the dungeon and create chaos."This is your last chance, Cass. You'd better be careful." I stood up from the bed and walked to the door, leaving her mouth hanging open.As soon as I got to my room, I halted in my tracks upon seeing someone whose back was turned to me.The redhead looked familiar, and I squinted my eyes before widening them and rushing towards her, making her notice my presence."Your Highne
Adam’s POVIt was only a matter of time before word spread that the new Luna of Green Forest pack was captured in my pack. Everyone would believe it was my order and would scold me directly, not knowing I didn’t order it.But it didn’t matter, I would take my wife’s side any day. It wouldn’t take long before Raider came rushing to challenge me over keeping his wife in custody.My gaze met Lilith’s and I could tell from the look on her face that she was shocked— truth is, everyone was.“Do you know what caused his death?” I shifted my gaze to Ronan, who stood straight.“The cause of his death is not known, but considering the state he was in some weeks ago, the whole setup seems suspicious.”I concentrated my attention on the floor, watching tiny ants move slowly all around me. I raised up my head to say something, but he cut me short, he must have
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