Nicholas “I didn't want to ask but seeing how you're not bringing it up, you've left me no other choice but to ask you the important questions,” Liam spoke up suddenly, breaking the silence in the room. He, Connor, and Alora had suddenly shown up at my place early this morning and as soon as I saw them come here so soon, I knew that they were up to no good.“Didn't you say that you were here only because you wanted to talk about what we were going to do with that priest?” I asked, remembering that was their excuse for coming here when I asked earlier. “Well, since we've already decided on what we're going to do with him, isn't it fair that we talk about something else?” he replied, and I glared at him. “Or you could just leave? Don't you have work to do?” I retorted. “Stop trying to get us to leave and just tell us what happened last night, silly!” Alora hissed from the other end of the couch, where she was lazily munching away on a bag of chips. “And what exactly are you expe
Third Person Pov Lydia was busy trying to prepare breakfast for Nicholas, and she had spent all morning thinking of the best thing to prepare for him and also thinking of how she was going to approach him since she hadn't seen him in over forty-eight hours. She definitely didn't want things to be awkward between them, so she was thinking of the best way to react to him so that he doesn't feel any sort of awkwardness coming from her. She also didn't want it to be obvious that the things he had said to her the last time they spoke had hurt her feelings, and she didn't want him to go back to the way he used to treat her. After she finished preparing breakfast for him, she was told that Nicholas wasn't available to eat breakfast yet and that he had requested that his food be brought to him by Martha instead. Lydia wasn't particularly surprised by this, but no matter how many times she tried to tell herself that it was all for the best, she still couldn't help but feel hurt by the fac
Third Person Pov “You better tell me you're joking right this second if you don't want me to freak out right now, Lydia,” Zia demanded, unable to believe anything Lydia just said to her. “Does it sound like I'm lying to you? I have absolutely no reason to lie about something like this and as unbelievable as it sounds, I'm the girl everyone is talking about because I was the one who spent the entire evening by the Alpha's side,” Lydia confirmed and as soon as she confirmed to Zia, Zia started to scream and squeal non-stop, which wasn't unexpected to Lydia. “Can you please not ruin my eardrums?” Lydia blurted out, moving the phone away from her ears because of how loud Zia's screaming was. “I can't believe it, I can't believe it, I can't believe it, Lydia! You are the one everyone is envious of? How come? How did you get so lucky enough to hang out with the head of the pack when you've only been working there for about three months or even less? What sort of magic did you use?” Z
Lydia Breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out. I kept telling myself in my head to calm down and just try my best to even my breathing and push aside my nervousness. When I suddenly got a knock on my door earlier, the person behind the door turned out to be a bodyguard, and not like I recognized every bodyguard working with the Alpha, but he was definitely a face I had never seen before. He suddenly mentioned that somebody wanted to see me and after a while, he told me that it was the Alpha’s mother that summoned me to her palace. I couldn’t believe that I was summoned by The alpha’s mother of all people because I didn’t see any reason why she needed to call me to her place. The first time I ever met her face-to-face was at the party when I tried to help Nicholas out of the uncomfortable situation that he was in and the only thing I could think of was that she was calling me in order to punish me for interrupting their conversation and disrespecting her authority.
Third Person Pov Lydia was completely stunned to the point where she didn't know what to say in response to Henrietta’s sudden offer. She was very surprised that the former Luna was trying to get her to come work with her despite knowing how loyal Lydia was to the Alpha. “You look like you’re seeing a ghost, dear. Did my offer really come to you as that much of a surprise? I thought you would have been expecting it since you clearly knew you were coming here to see me,” Henrietta said, trying to pretend like she didn’t understand the reason behind Lydia’s surprise. She expected that her offer would be a huge surprise to Lydia and the reason why she started her questions by talking about Nicholas and his typical bad behavior was because she wanted to test just how loyal Lydia was to him. She already figured that Lydia was going to be very difficult to convince to join her but that wasn't going to stop her from trying anyways and if Lydia refused eventually, then she would have no o
Third Person Pov The first thing I did as soon as I got back from the former Luna's Palace was rush straight to Martha to talk to her about everything that just happened there. The reason I felt like I needed to talk to somebody was because I was pretty sure that if anyone else had seen me going there, they would probably assume the worst things and I needed somebody to know the truth. “Martha!” I called out as soon as I arrived in front of her room. Almost immediately, the door came open, and she took a good look at me before shaking her head and walking back in. “Huh, is there a reason you shook your head like that as soon as you saw me?” I asked, wanting to know if there was something on her mind because the only time Martha shakes her head when she sees me is when she has something to say concerning something that involves me. “What do you think, sweetie?” she responded, taking a seat on her bed. She patted the space beside her, urging me to take a seat, and I just knew
Third Person Pov“I’m assuming you already spoke to the girl,” Priscilla said as she walked into her mother's living room with a bored look on her face. “Well, I did speak to the child and she turned out to be just as interesting as I expected her to be,” Henrietta responded. “Did you offer her a job to come work with you?” Priscilla asked. “Sweetie, my only reason for inviting her here in the first place was to offer her the job but as you expected, she didn’t even make any attempt to think about it before refusing my offer,” Henrietta explained and Priscilla chuckled. “How very typical of girls like her. I expected her to be a goody-two-shoes and unfortunately, she didn't disappoint my expectations. So what now, mom? Are we just going to let her remain here by my brother's side? Seeing how she had refused you without even giving it a thought, goes to show how very loyal she is to him. And like I’ve said countless times, keeping somebody like her around my brother is a very dang
Nicholas It’s been a week since I last saw Lydia and I’ve missed her so much to the point where I hated myself. I've never been the kind to get attached to anyone and the fact that I had gotten so attached to Lydia to the point of missing her was making me angry at myself. It was just very unlike me to be like this because usually, I wouldn't even think twice about someone like her but for the past week since the full moon party, she hadn't stopped popping in my head very frequently. I instructed Martha to inform her that I didn't want her to deliver my meals to me personally because I didn't want us to have any excuses to see each other and I also wanted to completely forget whatever happened between us that night. To me, what happened between us should have never happened and if it wasn’t for her instincts kicking in right on time, I would have completely lost myself and made the mistake of marking her. Sighing, I stared coldly and boredly at the pile of paperwork on my office
Lydia As the anticipation swirled around me, I paced back and forth in my private dressing room, my heart fluttering like a bird trapped in a cage. The grand ceremony was about to commence, marking not only the union between Nicholas and me but also my ascension as the new Luna of the Pack. Excitement and nerves danced the tango within me, creating a whirlwind of emotions.To quell my restless energy, I reached for a glass of water and took a sip, the cool liquid soothing my parched throat. But no matter how much I drank, my nervousness persisted. I continued my pacing, back and forth, back and forth, willing myself to find a semblance of calm.Just as I was beginning to lose myself in the rhythmic motion, a gentle knock on the door startled me from my thoughts. I hurriedly composed myself and called out, "Come in."The door creaked open, and Amara, the Beta female, and a dear friend, entered the room. I wanted to rush to help her in but knowing how she was and she preferred to re
Third Person Pov A Month Later… Lydia's eyes fluttered open, the first rays of dawn streaming through the curtains and casting a soft glow in her room. She stretched her limbs, relishing in the warmth of her bed for a few moments longer before slowly sitting up. As she sat up, the weight of her new role as the Luna of the Pack settled upon her, and she was immediately hit with a mix of joy and uncertainty.For the first ten minutes, Lydia found herself lost in thought as she gazed out of her bedroom window. The view of the sprawling forest beyond the palace grounds never failed to captivate her, offering a sense of solace amidst the whirlwind of emotions she now faced. She still couldn't fathom the fact that in just a few days, she would be crowned officially as the new Luna, standing by Nicholas's side as his mate and partner.Everything had changed since Nicholas's return, and sometimes Lydia struggled to keep up with the rapid shifts in her life. Yet, a sense of profound hap
Third Person Pov Henrietta paced restlessly in her opulent room, her anger smoldering like a hidden flame. The realization that Nicholas, the stepson she had tried so hard to eliminate, had returned from the dead, killed her lifelong partner, and now held her captive, gnawed at her insides. It was inconceivable, a twisted nightmare that had somehow materialized into reality.She glanced around her luxurious surroundings, a stark contrast to the bitterness that seethed within her. The walls seemed to close in, suffocating her, as the weight of her actions bore down upon her, leaving her in total disbelief.She had foolishly allowed herself to believe that she had successfully gotten rid of Nicholas from her life, but fate had other plans in store which made her even angrier. Her thoughts were interrupted by a sharp knock on the door, and Priscilla burst into the room, her eyes ablaze with fury. The air crackled with tension as mother and daughter locked eyes."You lying fraud!" Pri
Nicholas I hurriedly walked down the prison hallway, trying to get to Lydia as quickly as possible and see how she was doing. Every step I took felt heavy with anticipation and I also couldn’t help the guilt I felt as I got closer to seeing her again. I couldn't shake off the feeling that I had failed her by taking so much time and letting her remain locked for so long. I didn’t even want to imagine how tired and frustrated she must be feeling right now and seeing how I haven’t been able to reach other to her via mindlink or get a feel of her emotions, it could only mean she was too weak to receive my attempt to talk or, she could have blocked me from reaching her. After what felt like forever, I finally arrived in front of the cell she was locked in and as soon as I did, I sensed that her presence was fragile. "Unlock the cell," I instructed the guard, mentally preparing myself to have every one of them fired for disrespecting my mate. The guard seemed a little surprised to see
Third Person PovIt was a dark, moonless night when Henrietta slipped out of her chambers in plain clothes and with a small bag slung over her shoulder.As much as she had always tried to act nonchalant and unbothered by Gerald and whatever he was up to, Gerald was the one person besides her daughter, Priscilla, that she couldn't live without. And because she hadn't heard anything from him in a while, which was unusual, she believed she needed to go see him for herself and put her uneasy feeling at ease.As she made her way out of the palace, she attempted to go through the secret passage to avoid coming across any guards who would find her attempt to sneak out at night suspicious. However, when she arrived at the passage, she was shocked to see two guards in front of it. She was certain they weren't assigned to guard the passageway because to the best of her knowledge and with how long she had been using the passageway as her getaway route, she had always believed that no one, not e
Third Person Pov Henrietta had not been able to get over the fact that she hadn't heard from Gerald in almost two days, despite the fact that they had agreed to meet up yesterday and figure out how to, without evidence, announce to the general public that Nicholas had passed and use it as a chance to coronate Priscilla as the next Alpha.She had tried reaching him through several means and even sent her men to visit but according to them, no one had seen Gerald the last few days and since his guards weren't allowed into his house without permission, they couldn't confirm if he was home or out. She tried not to think that anything bad could have happened to him but for some reason, she wasn't having a very good feeling about his sudden absence especially because she knew that Gerald would never suddenly disappear at such an important moment. "What is it, Mother?" Priscilla asked as she walked in, distracting Henrietta from her thoughts. "What do you mean?" Henrietta replied, not e
Third Person Pov Amara clutched her walking stick firmly as she moved across the complex halls of the palace. She had never walked through the palace's opulent halls before, and it was daunting, considering the fact that she was blind and also considering the fact that she disliked the mere thought of being here and being seen. Still, she was determined to visit her friend Lydia, who had been imprisoned unjustly for over a week now, and bring her some food and water since she doubted that the guards would feed her proper food. Amara’s heightened senses were her only guide as she made her way down the long and winding corridors of the palace. She relied on her super-sensitive hearing, touch, and smell to navigate her way to the prison area without being seen by anyone.She already had a backup plan just in case she'd get caught but she preferred not to be seen by anyone at all to avoid her worst nightmare coming to light. The unfamiliar surroundings were a challenge even for her
Third Person Pov Nicholas glared down at Gerald's almost lifeless body, his eyes reflecting a mix of emotions, including anger, hatred, and a strange sense of satisfaction. The man lying in front of him was also one of the people responsible for what led to his mother getting killed unjustly and the pain and frustration that Gerald, with the aid of Henrietta, had caused him over the years was something that Nicholas had never for one second forgotten. Seeing Gerald lying there, in his own pool of blood, cold and on the verge of dying, gave him a sense of partial closure that he didn't know he needed, and as demented as it may sound, he was ecstatic that he got to kill Gerald himself and watch him die a painful death. Gerald was barely breathing, and from the blood that kept pouring out of his mouth, it was clear to Nicholas that time was running out and that Gerald would be a thing of the past in only a few seconds. Gerald knew Nicholas was staring down at him and despite finding
Nicholas's Pov I moved stealthily over the fence surrounding Gerald's house which was located far into town and away from most houses in town. One would think a wealthy and corrupt thief like Gerald would have his house located near the palace since he was so obsessed with the place, but surprisingly, after I kicked him out, he chose to buy himself a house that was very far away from the palace. Of course, I knew he probably only did it to follow Henrietta's instruction cause I'm pretty sure she wouldn't have agreed for her lover to buy a house in a place that was too close to hers, where they could easily be seen by others. The night sky was already pretty dark, and fortunately for me, the guards at the main gate were seemingly occupied with something else, so neither of them heard any sound from my direction.I expected Gerald, knowing how paranoid he was, to have his house swamped with guards but, to my surprise, the place was not as heavily guarded as I had anticipated. Befor