Alicia's POVRamirez hurriedly got dressed and left the room in a rush. The atmosphere was very tense, and it felt like everyone was extremely worried.I'm afraid of my stepmother and the things she might do. I really don't know what her plans are this time, but I'm certain she won't stop until she gets her revenge.I can't be sure if my stepbrother is still alive, but what I do know is that there won't be any peace in this kingdom or the other kingdoms. We've angered someone powerful, and it's going to cause trouble for all of us.I got dressed in a hurry and went after Ramirez. Neither of us had a chance to bathe since morning, and now we were dealing with another unexpected problem.I had a feeling that my life after getting married wouldn't be as easy as the stories I'd read. It was turning out to be quite different."Wait, Ramirez. Can you tell me what's happening?" I asked the werewolf soldier who was coming toward me."The Alpha, Alex, wants to meet you and Ramirez," the werewo
Alice's POVI said, "Why are you here?" and I checked to make sure nobody was watching. But some soldiers from that night were looking at us.Alpha Alex asked, "Why aren't you sleeping?" He didn't care that others were watching us.I'm the Luna of this pack, which means I have to be cautious around Alpha Alex to avoid problems.I said, "Let's go somewhere else," and I pulled him away from the hallway. We both headed to the garden, which was mostly for Ramirez and me."Do you not want others to see us?" Alpha Alex questioned, attempting to touch my backside."Alex, what's happening with you? Is this another plan to win me back? If it is, you're too late. I won't give in," I cautioned as I stepped away from him."Do you believe I'll easily let you leave, Alicia? I've always loved you, and what did you do? You just left without asking me? I lost my hands because of that, and you think I'll just let you leave? And now your wicked stepmother is chasing me, Alicia.I won't allow you to leav
Ramirez's POVI saw Luna acting strangely when her ex-partner came back. I had to stay calm because I loved her a lot. She's very attractive, and I know many guys like her.Choosing her as my Luna was the best decision I ever made. But I worry if she'll return to her ex despite everything I've done for her. These thoughts keep bothering me.I watched Alpha Alex quietly leave his werewolf soldier's side. He glanced around and then vanished.I told the werewolf soldier, "I'll return soon. Please look after him well." They nodded to show they understood.I followed Alpha Alex and discovered he had been pretending the whole time. Even though he looked a bit sad, I let him join us because we were all fighting the same enemy.But I didn't know we were about to make a new enemy.I watched him knock on my chamber door. I hid behind the walls and waited for Alicia to open it, but she didn't. I heard him whisper her name, but nothing happened.I was about to approach him to ask if he was lost w
Alicia's POVI fell down, but my friend Ramirez helped me up fast. When I woke up, all I could recall was going out to throw up. "What happened, dear?" I asked, curious, as Ramirez stared at me, looking really scared."It's alright, dear. Guards! Please bring Luna inside," Ramirez said."Wait, honey, what's happening? Why isn't anyone answering me?" I asked, just to make sure I didn't do something wrong. I don't know what happened in the two minutes I spent throwing up.I could hardly walk, and with everything that's been happening, I passed out before the guards brought me to my room.Throughout the years, I've felt useless and weak under my stepmother's cruel rule."What's happening? Why are you breathing so hard?" Ramirez asked firmly."There's been another tragedy, and it was even more frightening than before," the werewolf reported, while Ramirez and I stood still, looking incredibly shocked.I feel like there's a stronger force affecting me, and I see things more clearly now. I
Alicia's POV Ramirez held me closer, and we both turned our attention to the werewolf soldier who had brought a message, and it seemed uncomfortable. We were both deeply affected by it.If this is the kind of challenge all destined mates encounter after marriage, I don't think I want to get married in my next life, assuming there even is one."Show us the way," Ramirez responded, pulling me along with him. Lately, I've noticed Ramirez frequently walking in on Alpha, Alex, and me, and it's starting to feel less like a coincidence.Upon arriving at the palace, we found another dead guard, but this time it didn't appear to be the work of the vanishing arrow. His blood seemed as if it had been drained from him."Where did you discover him?" Alpha Alex inquired, not waiting for Ramirez to ask."He was left outside," another werewolf guard answered."Have I not repeatedly told everyone to watch out for each other?! Haven't I?! You all let us get killed, one by one, and now war is upon us.
Alicia's POV I gazed at Ramirez, who held me tightly as we both observed the werewolf soldier who had awkwardly delivered the message. Both of us were profoundly shaken. If this is what all fated mates endure after their marriage, then I don't think I want to get married in my next life, assuming there even is one."Lead the way," Ramirez replied as he pulled me alongside him. Lately, I've noticed Ramirez frequently walking in on Alpha and Alex, as well as me, and it's starting to seem like more than just a coincidence.Upon reaching the palace, this time we encountered a dead guard, but I suspected he wasn't killed by a disappearing arrow; rather, it seemed like his blood had been drained from him."Where did you find him?" Alpha Alex inquired, preempting Ramirez's question."He was dumped outside," another werewolf guard responded."Have I not repeatedly warned everyone to watch out for each other?! Haven't I?! And you all allowed us to be killed one by one, unaware that war was lo
Alicia's POVIt was Ramirez. I rested my head on his chest, overcome with fear. My heartbeat quickened as I sensed his hand on my head."Come with me," he responded, pulling me with him to the garden we often visit to unwind."Why are you out here?" I inquired hastily, before he had the chance to question me."I awoke from a dreadful dream. I don't know... Alicia, I don't want to lose you," Ramirez uttered, and for the first time, I saw him nearly moved to tears."What?... What was it about?" I inquired, attempting to see if I could make sense of it. I gently lifted his face to mine and wiped away the tear that was about to fall."I think I'm going to harm you, Alicia, and... and our babies," Ramirez cried."How? Wait... your dream seems similar to mine," I concluded as I tried to connect what I had seen in my dream to his."Yes, I woke up because of that. Hey, baby, look at me. We have to be strong. We must not reveal this side of ourselves to the public, especially to our soldiers. I
Chapter 34Alicia's POV"Lycan Heart?" Ramirez appeared perplexed."What's happening again? What exactly is a Lycan Heart, and why should we be concerned?" Alpha Alex responded."We're in the midst of a war. Can't you see that?" I sneered."That's precisely why we need to concentrate on what truly matters," Alpha Astor replied.Ramirez could hardly utter a word, weakened and fatigued. I gazed at my mate, recognizing his weariness in the midst of all this chaos. The loss of his parents had only compounded the exhaustion."Ramirez, are you... are you alright?" I inquired, lifting his gaze to meet mine. I saw his eyes begin to close as he nodded affirmatively."I'm fine... I just..." He could barely speak as he shook his head, attempting to regain control. But it seemed he was already weakened; he leaned on me and promptly collapsed."Ramirez, please, wake up! Someone, help me!" I shouted, observing a werewolf soldier rushing to his side. Earlier, he had wanted to channel the anger and s