Nicholas “Go away, go away, go away!” I blurted out repeatedly as soon as I saw Alora walking into my office. She was the very last person I wanted to see at the moment and I just knew that Alora suddenly showing up here could only mean that she had something to complain about, as usual. “What the hell, Nick. I haven't even said anything to you yet or given you a reason why I showed up here, but instead of welcoming me with open arms, you're choosing to send me away like a dog? How unfair of you!” she complained, folding her arms across her chest and glaring at me. “Alora, I'm extremely busy right now, and I just know that you're most probably here to complain about one thing or the other. As much as I would love to listen to your complaints, I have something really important to take care of and today hasn't been a good day for me at all,” I told her, honestly wishing that she would just leave me alone for today. I normally allowed Alora to come and go as she pleased since she an
Third Person Pov It has been three days since Nicholas did what he did to Lydia and since what happened, she had made sure to avoid him by any means possible. Thanks to Martha, she was able to call in sick and avoid going to his place to deliver his food, and she made sure to stay clear of every path that could lead to them running into each other. She couldn't call in sick forever, so she knew that it was only a matter of time before she had to resume her work, and thinking about how to face him had been stressing her out for hours. She could still vividly remember the look he had on his face that morning and the fear of him repeating the same thing and this time successfully ending her life was a feeling that she could not just get rid of. She wanted to trust herself and also trust in their bond as mates that he wouldn't be capable of killing her, but she felt like she still had a lot to do in life, and dying anytime soon would be such a waste. So risking her life was just some
Lydia I stopped my feet on the floor repeatedly, nervously waiting for the alpha to show up. It's been a few days since I last saw him, and I was slightly nervous about seeing him again because I wasn't too sure how I was going to end up reacting to him. I didn't want to react to him with obvious fear because I wanted to avoid being one of the many people who feared him, but I couldn't be confident that I wouldn't end up acting like that since the memory of what he did to me last time was still very vivid in my mind. The guard had told me to wait patiently because the alpha was currently in a meeting, but standing here and waiting for him was making me very uncomfortable, and I wanted nothing more than to turn around and run back to the kitchen. “Lydia?” I heard a familiar voice call out my name and on turning around, I saw Beta Liam, who was dressed casually like he was heading out. “Good afternoon, sir,” I greeted with a small smile. Unlike the alpha, beta Liam had never actu
Third Person Pov “I hear that my darling brother is officially going to make an appearance at this year's full moon party, is that right, mother?” Priscilla asked as soon as she walked into her mother's place. “I believe you should say hello to me first, dear. You haven't been back in the palace for weeks now, and you have no idea how much I've missed you,” Lady Henrietta replied, going in for a hug with her daughter, who returned the hug warmly. Henrietta knew that there was nothing she could do to keep her daughter around, especially since Priscilla needed to be out there to prove to the entire pack that she was a better leader than Nicholas. No matter how much she missed having her daughter around, she knew that it was for the best that she wasn't here and was, instead, forming a connection with people and helping around the pack to create a strong reputation for herself. “Sorry if I sounded impatient earlier, mother. I'm just getting a little sick and tired of listening to pe
Third Person Pov Nicholas noticed that the mood between himself and Lydia was a lot different from usual, and he couldn't help but wonder if she was still upset about what had happened the last time they saw each other. She had a very stern expression on her face and unlike how she used to smile at him and try to get his attention by doing too much, she wasn't smiling at him right now, and she even maintained a very far distance from him, whilst avoiding eye contact with him. “Is everything okay with you?” he asked, genuinely curious to know what she was thinking. “I'm afraid I don't understand your question, Sir. What do you mean by ‘is everything okay with me’?” Lydia replied, still maintaining a frown on her face. As soon as she heard him refer to her as someone who wasn't worth anything, her mood completely changed, and she was furious beyond words. She wasn't exactly upset with Nicholas since she has always known that he doesn't particularly care for her, but hearing him ref
Nicholas I was just about to respond to what Lydia had said, but was distracted when a guard mind-linked me and informed me that I had a guest waiting outside my place.I wasn't expecting anyone, so I wondered who it was that showed up unannounced. I instructed the guard to tell whoever it was that I wasn't available to see them just yet, but almost immediately, I was told that the supposed visitor was being persistent and that she claimed it was something important. After contemplating for a while, I decided to see who it was myself and as soon as I heard the familiar voice of who it was, I regretted not insisting that the guards send her back. “Hello brother!” Priscilla's familiar voice sang from the doorway, even before she reached me, and my mood immediately went from a fifty to a zero.Priscilla was the last person on earth that I wanted to see, and I wasn't even aware that she had gotten back, if not, I would have instructed the guards beforehand to do everything possible to
Third Person Pov “Are you okay?” Nicholas asked, watching as Lydia wiped her wet face with a towel. “As you can see, I'm doing perfectly fine, and I can assure you that this doesn't in any way bother me,” Lydia responded, wanting nothing more than to get away from here and just get back to her room. She was feeling both emotionally and physically exhausted and right now, being with Nicholas wasn't helping her in any way. She could tell from the look on his face that he was genuinely concerned, but then again, he had just sat there and watched his sister insult her, so she didn't think he had any right to be concerned about her. “But it bothers me. I didn't think my sister was going to go that far and for that, I really apologize,” Nicholas said, feeling guilty about the fact that he had just sat there and allowed Priscilla to bully Lydia for no reason. He had known from the very beginning that Priscilla wasn't up to any good, but he didn't think that she was going to go as
Lydia My heart started racing like never and my feet felt so numb to the point where I couldn't move from where I was for about five minutes. I was busy thinking of how to get out of attending the full moon party because I didn't want to be around overly excited people and seem like the bitter witch amid the mix. My intention was simple, I would attend the party with Nina by my side, and then we would both go our separate ways since she has a partner. Once she left, I would only hang around for a few more minutes and then disappear from the mix, but now that I was finally here, leaving wasn't as easy as I expected it to be. I was already about to sneak away from the party, but just as I was about to leave, the announcement came in that the alpha had arrived. And because it would be disrespectful of me to try to leave while the alpha was coming in, I decided to stay, but as soon as I laid my eyes on him, I regretted staying and not leaving when I had the chance. He was dressed in
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