Alicia’s POVKael and Leo have grown up to be remarkably handsome, and to our surprise, they have turned out to be exceptionally well-behaved children.Today is their twenty-second birthday, and I couldn't be happier for my mate and myself. My stepmother has been attempting to breach the magical barrier that has kept us safe within the Hamattain pack, but she has been unsuccessful.I've always emphasized to the kids the importance of not leaving the palace without my consent, and they have adhered to this rule diligently. They are so identical that if not for the chains on their wrists, it would be very difficult to tell them apart."Mom," Kael called out, and I glanced at his wrist before responding."Did you just glance at my wrist? Are you as puzzled as others?" Kael questioned, and I quickly shook my head in denial."No, sweetheart, I was checking to see if you're feeling well and ready for the party," I fibbed. Over time, Kael had shown tendencies toward aggression, and I couldn'
Alicia's POV:As I gradually awoke, I noticed that everything had returned to a state of calm. The urge to get out of bed was strong, but a firm hand kept me in place.My vision was hazy, and a distant voice reached my ears."You need to stay still. Moving will open the wound again," Ramirez cautioned, and I obediently settled back into the bed.I clutched my throbbing head, my memory slowly returning. I recalled arguing with my mate, Ramirez, defending him passionately before collapsing to the floor. That was where my recollection ended. The last thing I remembered was thinking about Kael."Where are Kael and Leo?" I inquired, my tone filled with concern, while Ramirez appeared hesitant to respond to my question. His reluctance sent shivers down my spine because I remembered the warning about Kael possibly turning into the beast.The prophecy had begun to unfold, but I had prevented him from harming his father. Maybe I could truly change the prophecy, perhaps I could avert the dreadf
RAMIREZ’S POVIt was the saddest day of my life in the Hamattain pack. Never had I wished that Alicia would die before me. If anyone were to die, it should have been me. I held her tightly to my chest as sorrowful tears rolled down my face, knowing that I would never see her again. Astor's hand rested on my shoulders, comforting me, while Lily also offered her support. After everything she had been through, she definitely didn't deserve to die. I was so torn. I carried her lifeless body as I approached the royal palace, and silence enveloped every corner of the castle. Even the pack, having heard her voice and her last wish, was in awe when she suddenly passed away.Although I and others had known beforehand that she wouldn't survive, as the werewolf doctor had told us she had only a limited time left, her passing still came as a painful shock when it happened so suddenly after she opened her eyes."Alicia, you didn't deserve this. You weren't supposed to leave this world. I hadn't e
RAMIREZ’S POV"Werewolf pack of Hamattain pack!" I shouted at the top of my voice, and they all responded with cheers, raising their fists."Tonight we stand firm!" I repeated as they chorused after me, "We stand firm!""Tonight, we can't be shaken!" they shouted, "Yes!""We are not scared of the werewolf witch," I added."Because tonight's victory is ours!" I shouted as they all echoed. We marched down to Alicia's stepmother's abode. It was time to kill the villain who had threatened us all, the one who had killed my mate. I knew that with her gone, the coming generation would know peace.It took us a day and one night to arrive at our destination. What I saw amazed me. It was as if she had been waiting for our arrival. I saw Kael, my son, standing beside her, a wicked smile on his face. I was quite sure he couldn't recognize me."Kael!" Leo shouted as he was about to approach him, but I pulled him back."He's not your brother anymore. That is the beast that will destroy the world".
Alicia's POVI was in the kitchen, preparing breakfast, when suddenly the door flung open, and my stepmother stormed in, furious."Alicia, you fool," she scoffed, startling me as I stood and bowed to her."What do you think you are doing?" she asked, her eyes glaring with anger."Why haven't you cleaned your stepbrother's room?" she growled, raising her hand to strike me.I moved in fright. "Your Highness, I wanted to do that after I finished preparing my breakfast...""Shut your mouth, you pretentious fox," she snapped, gritting her teeth as she clenched her fist. "Don't you know you are supposed to finish your house chores before thinking of eating any food?""You are so lazy and clumsy, just like your late mother?" She was at it again, insulting my late mum after all she did for her. I was fuming inside but couldn't do anything. I was powerless before her. She looked over at the pot of food I was cooking. "You were busy trying to satisfy your cravings before cleaning my son's room.
Alicia's POVI looked up, and there was Enzo, my stepbrother. He towered over me, his wicked smile etched on his face. Despite being three years older than him, he stood over 6 feet tall.I needed to think fast; I had to enter the throne room immediately, and I wouldn't let anyone stop me. Summoning all my strength, I pushed him aside, causing him to stagger, and ran into the throne room."Please, don't listen to the queen. There is nothing wrong with me," I pleaded, fear evident in my voice. The ministers and the queen all looked at me in astonishment."Didn't you say she was sick? Shouldn't a sick person be getting treatment?" Enzo looked at the queen, his eyes filled with fury. "Care to explain what is happening? Why did you lie about the princess?""What do you mean by she lied?" the Prime Minister retorted, shooting daggers at him.They argued with each other until the queen said, "Enough!" She stood from the throne and moved towards me. As soon as she came close, she whispered,
Alicia's POVHe looked at me and then retreated. He then turned to his guards."Untie her and bring her to me," he ordered. They did as he commanded, bringing me before him. The moment I was within his radius, the pull increased.Despite being scared to the bone, I couldn't deny the insane attraction I felt for the monster.He grabbed my hands, marking me as his slave. The unmistakable initials of our names engraved themselves in our arms. It was then that I realized the man was none other than the infamous Alpha Astor.At that moment, I screamed, begging for them to kill me instead.Alpha Astor was enraged by my outburst. In his anger, he ordered his guards to bind me and drag me to their envoy. I was forced to walk alongside the envoy, resisting the guards but ultimately succumbing to their overpowering force. We journeyed to the Ravkian kingdom, where Astor ruled.Upon arrival, as soon as I was released, I attempted to escape, but I was immediately caught."Sir, she attempted to e
Alicia's POV "You can't escape me, Alicia. The sooner you realize that, the better for all of us," Alpha Astor exclaimed, stunning me before I could create any more disturbances, as I had already gone too far, causing me to lose consciousness almost instantly. "Guards, keep a close watch on her and ensure no one enters the room without my explicit permission. Is that clear?" he instructed the guards, who couldn't meet his gaze, and they all nodded in agreement. I awoke from my motionless slumber and noticed that everything had become quiet. "Ouch... Oh... my head... it... it hurts," I murmured to myself as I slowly placed my feet on the floor, and suddenly, the memories came rushing back. "Did we... did we kiss?" I pondered to myself, and my eyes widened as the memories flooded back. When I had been dazed, I couldn't recall what had happened next, but now, with my pounding headache, it felt like the aftermath of a hangover from too much drinking. I felt dreadful and disoriented, ha