Nicholas “I don't like that look on your face, Liam. Stop looking at me like that,” I hissed, getting sick and tired of Liam's stupid staring. We were currently on our way to the training ground, where I would watch the guards training and assess their improvement from the last time that I watched them. For some reason, while we were on our way, I stupidly mentioned Lydia's suggestion to Liam, and he hasn't stopped giving me those creepy eyes that he knows I hate. “How else do you expect me to stare at you, buddy? Do you have any idea how heavy the words you just said to me were? Do you even know how unusual it is for you to say things like that?” he asked, and I sighed. “So now that I'm saying something unusual, shouldn't that be all the more reason why you need to respond to me and tell me what you think instead of staring at me like I lost my mind?” I retorted. I told him that I was considering letting somebody else deliver my food besides Lydia, and I also mentioned to him
Third Person Pov Nicholas had woken up with beads of sweat streaming down his face from his forehead. He was sweating all over and breathing heavily, with memories of his nightmare still very vivid in his head. He was thankful that there wasn't anyone in the room because he knew that if anybody had seen him in this state, he would have completely lost his mind with rage and would have done the unthinkable. Sighing, he attempted to climb out of bed, so he could go into the bathroom, take a shower and wait until the memories of his nightmares decided to disappear, but as he tried to move his legs, he noticed that his entire body wasn't moving like it was supposed to. His body was completely paralyzed, and he could not move from the position he was on his bed. Panic immediately started to surge through him, as he wondered why his body wasn't complying with him. He tried again, attempting to move his upper body, but no matter how hard he tried, his body remained fixed in his sleep
Third Person Pov “What did you say is wrong with him, Lydia?” Liam asked as he and Lydia made their way to the palace. “I have no idea what is going on with him, but when I went to deliver his breakfast this morning, I could sense some kind of discomfort, and judging by how he sounded, I don't think he's okay,” Lydia replied. She was hoping that her reaction would turn out to be a false alarm and that nothing too serious was going on with Nicholas. “Did he perhaps say anything to you?” Liam questioned, and Lydia explained that he had asked her to leave after telling her everything was fine. Liam immediately guessed that everything wasn't fine because knowing how Nicholas was, he would have walked out of the room and shown himself to Lydia if everything was really fine with him. After about five minutes, they arrived back in the palace and headed straight for Nicholas's palace. “I think I should stop here and let you go ahead,” Lydia said, halfway to Nicholas's place. “And
Lydia “Is he okay?” I asked as soon as Liam arrived back in his office. I was so restless that I couldn’t even stay back in my room and I had to come back to Liam’s office and wait for him to give me feedback on Nicholas’s health. “How long have you been here?” Liam asked, not exactly answering the question that I wanted him to and this made me slightly upset. “No offense, Sir but, I’m really only concerned about how the alpha is doing right now, and nothing else particularly matters to me. Is he okay? Has he had breakfast? Does he need anything?” I asked, definitely not in the mood to have a friendly conversation until I confirmed that everything was okay with Nicholas. Even though I had a feeling that Liam wasn’t exactly going to tell me the truth, I still wanted to make sure that he was fine because I could sense that something was off and I didn’t like that feeling one bit. “Hmm,” Liam muttered, walking past me to his table. I immediately turned in his direction, wait
After clearing my throat and calming my nerves repeatedly, I finally found the courage to walk into Nicholas’s place. Even though Liam had told me that he wasn’t upset with me, I couldn’t one hundred percent trust his words because with Nicholas, you never really know how anything is going to work with him. His temper fluctuated so quickly and easily and I wanted to avoid getting strangled for a second time. It was time for me to deliver his dinner and I honestly expected to walk into an empty living room, drop his meal in the dining area as usual and then leave without seeing him. I was certainly hoping to see him so that I could confirm that everything was okay like Liam had assured me but since I didn’t want to get my hopes up, I didn’t expect anything. To my surprise, almost immediately I walked into the living room, and I saw him lying on the long sofa without any shirt on. He had one hand resting on his forehead and since his eyes were closed, I immediately assumed that he
Third Person Pov "You seem to be quite disappointed that I invited you here again, Lydia," Henrietta mentioned, noticing the displeased expression on Lydia's face.She could already tell that Lydia didn't want to be here but none of that mattered to her because she intended on doing everything possible to ruin her relationship with Nicholas and this was just the start of it. Now that she knew the very secret that could ruin everything, she was going to slowly start to set the table till it was finally the right time to let it all out. "Oh no, my Lady. Goddess forbids that I think like that. I'm certainly not disappointed to be here but I am surprised and curious to know why you've invited me here, Your Highness," Lydia replied, trying to force a smile on her face so that it wasn't obvious that she was lying through her teeth. She was just about to get some rest when a guard suddenly showed up again to escort her to the former Luna's palace. She was very sick and tired of dealing
Lydia I didn't want to think or assume the worst but judging by Lady Henrietta's tone and also judging by the expression she had on her face, I had a feeling that whatever she was about to say to me now was definitely going to break me. I never really knew much about my mother's death because it had been from one day to the next where she didn't show up until and my grandmother simply told me that she had passed away from an attack by a rogue. "Well, I don't know if you heard but, Nicholas's mother had become a mess before she died and she needed medical attention before her death. Like I mentioned earlier, your mother was the nurse in charge of taking care of her so she had to stay back in the palace to watch over Nicholas's mother. Unfortunately, one thing had led to another and she ended up getting accused by Nicholas's mother of attempting to kill her," Henrietta explained and I was immediately confused. "I'm sorry Ma'am, but can you be clearer? What do you mean by saying
Lydia “You know, I find it very strange that you're suddenly asking me about the alpha's mother, even when you're perfectly aware that talking about her in the palace is absolutely forbidden. Is there a reason you're suddenly interested in knowing about her?” Martha asked, not hiding her surprise over the fact that I wanted to talk about the late Luna. After what I heard from Lady Henrietta earlier, I desperately wanted to know the real story, but before I asked directly, I first wanted to know the kind of person Nicholas's mother was.Was she the terrible person that lady Henrietta had painted her out to be, or was there something else that I didn't know? “Let's just say that I'm curious to understand what her true story is, and I also want to understand why speaking about her is so forbidden. You would think that she killed someone or was some kind of horrible criminal judging by how swiftly everyone avoids talking about her, and I'm just curious to understand the reason behin
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