After Prince Louis issued the command, the bodyguard who had been holding onto Lucy's arm acted almost instantly. Before anyone could react, he perfectly executed Prince Louis's order."Aaahhh!!!" The clear sound of bones breaking rang out. In an instant, the woman's piercing screams echoed across the playground, sending shivers down my spine.The professors around us had faces ashen with shock as they urged the students, "Go back to the classrooms. Don't watch anymore!" Everyone scattered in a panic. Soon, only Olivia, Prince Louis, the bodyguard team, and I remained on the playground.Olivia and I both had pale faces. But the man who had given the command remained unfazed by what had just happened. He stood tall, looking down at Lucy, who was still being held by the bodyguard, unable to even roll on the ground due to the pain. With a calm tone, he asked, "Still not going to tell me? Then we can break another one.""I'll tell you! I'll tell you!" The pain in her broken bones was too
Kyle's appearance immediately drew all of Olivia's attention away. She coldly snorted, her gaze like daggers piercing through Kyle, and she couldn't help grinding her teeth with force.I noticed her expression and asked Kyle in a low voice, "Did you two have another argument?""No," he replied casually."Then why is Olivia angry?""Who knows," Kyle deliberately drawled, glancing at Olivia, teasingly adding, "Maybe she was a pufferfish in her past life, needing to get mad every day to avoid exploding. Right, Claire?"Before I could say anything, Louis fake-smiled and pulled me away from Kyle's grasp. He put his arm around my waist, staring at Kyle, and said, "I've heard about you, the eldest son of the Lucchese family. You made quite a name for yourself during the last forest hunt.""Oh, Your Highness heard about me? What an honor," Kyle's tone was polite, but his expression showed no signs of being honored. I couldn't help but gasp at his boldness, but then Kyle suddenly turned to me
A few days later, whenever I recalled the words Prince Louis said to me in the playground, my heart would involuntarily race.This emotion was too overwhelming and intense, making me somewhat unsure of how to handle it."Helen," I chatted with my wolf, "do you think he was telling the truth?"Helen gave me a definite answer.Throughout whole history, each generation of Lycan treated their vows with great seriousness. It is said that since ancient times, the Moon Goddess and the Fate Goddess have been sisters. Therefore, every time a member of the royal family made a vow under the moon, the Goddess of Fate would engrave it on a stone tablet. If they break the vow, they will face tenfold punishment..When Prince Louis said those words, it was in the evening, and I wasn't sure if there was a moon witnessing it.However, before I could worry for a few days, Maria came to me again. She came with her some this time.It was my first time meeting Prince Chris. He looked like a mini version of
I stared in astonishment at Prince Louis, who opened the car door for me.Under the allure of his blue eyes, I instinctively placed my hand in his palm.His hand was dry, broad and strong, and securely held onto me, helping me down from the passenger seat.Today, I was wearing a pair of pointed Prada high heels, a gift from my mother. However, I wasn't quite used to their height. As I got out of the car, I lost my balance and nearly fell into Prince Louis's embrace.Luckily, he swiftly caught my waist.This relieved me. But just as I regained my footing and looked up, I was met with a barrage of flashing lights. Countless shutters clicked like waves crashing."Please look this way!""Claire, can you tell me how you captured Prince Louis's heart?""We'd like to conduct an interview with you, Claire. Do you have any free time in the upcoming week? It'll only take two hours!""Why did you faint inexplicably on the playground that day? It's said that Prince Louis was also present. Do you
This was my first public appearance as Prince Louis's girlfriend.The enthusiasm of the journalists was enough to ignite me. The way they looked at me made me feel like I was a Hollywood superstar standing on the red carpet at a press conference."You look so beautiful today," Prince Louis tightened his grip on my hand and whispered in my ear, "Did you see the amazement in their eyes? Claire, you've exceeded everyone's expectations."Upon hearing his words, I was stunned.At that moment, I finally understood why Prince Louis had arranged for professionals to style me this morning.Perhaps in the eyes of the journalists, I was indeed a true "Cinderella" — breaking up with my almost-engaged boyfriend at a party, deceived by my family, and getting into a fight with my stepsister at the event.In such a sorry state, I had somehow managed to capture Prince Louis's attention.He publicly announced that I was his mate. Anyone who learned about this would consider me a lucky dog. They would u
I turned my head to look at him.The speaker was a handsome man, and he appeared to be a few years older than Prince Louis. Deep-set eyes and jet-black hair gave his appearance a somewhat cold air, yet he was undeniably gorgeous. His sharp green eyes resembled the lake where forest nymphs were said to reside, exuding a mysterious and alluring charm.He was dressed in a dark gray wool coat with a deep blue scarf around his neck, paired with a pitch-black suit underneath.I gazed at him with surprise, wondering how he could wear so much in this weather without feeling hot.Noticing my expression, he chuckled softly, his voice unexpectedly deep and gentle. "Apologies, is it strange? I've had an injury, and I tend to feel cold more easily.""No, I didn't mean that." I quickly clarified.It was only at that moment that I noticed he was holding a wolf-head cane. The style of the wolf head on it was somewhat similar to the wolf head ring Prince Louis wore, but it had two blood-red gemstones
"Back off, stay away from me!"I swatted his hand away from attempting to touch my cheek, my expression filled with disgust.Garfield's movement halted, but he didn't seem angered. Instead, he smiled as if nothing had happened.In a deep, low voice, he said, "I'm really curious, Claire, what kind of enchantment you possess to make him favor you so much? Did you intentionally orchestrate that scene at the party to attract his attention?""If that's the case, I must applaud your wit and audacity. Even Maria couldn't achieve such a feat, to manipulate a prince's affection as if it were in the palm of your hand. Ha," he quirked his lips, and his green eyes, like those of a wolf, glinted with a cruel gleam."I missed out on a good show once, and I certainly won't miss a second one."Listening to his condescending tone, my complexion grew darker with each word."Do you hold a grudge against Prince Louis?" I questioned."No, how could I?" Garfield smiled, wearing a mask of falsehood on his f
I stumbled along behind Louis. It wasn't until we had walked for ten minutes that his anger seemed to dissipate gradually. He slowed down, turning to look at me."Aren't we going back?" I ventured, "The event doesn't seem to be over yet, does it?""Maria can handle the rest of the activities by herself. I've already discussed it with Chris," Prince Louis replied.His brows were still furrowed. He turned to me with a questioning tone, "What were you and Garfield doing down there? Why were you so close to him?"I felt utterly puzzled and slightly hurt, "Well, he was sitting right beside me! He asked me some strange questions, trying to provoke me. How was I supposed to know what he intended? I was just talking to his daughter at that time."After a moment, I muttered under my breath, "I didn't say anything when you participated in the parent-child activities with Maria, and you still ended up suspecting me."Louis coughed. He fell silent for a few seconds, wisely avoiding that topic. "A
Maria's POV“What happened? What’s going on?!”The sudden explosion of cheers woke me from my drowsiness. I looked around in panic, and only after confirming that there was no danger did I finally relax. I grabbed Mandy, who was leaning on a broom and watching TV with great interest.“Mandy, what’s going on? Why is it suddenly so noisy outside?”“That’s not noise, Maria,” Mandy said, revealing an ugly smile with a mouth full of crooked teeth. “Alpha Louis just announced his heir!”Hearing the name that hadn’t appeared in my life for so long, it took me a few seconds to finally react. “Louis? Prince Louis?! He’s become the Alpha King now?!”“You really are a country bumpkin.” Mandy rolled her eyes dramatically at me and disdainfully pushed my arm away. “That happened last month. Haven’t you heard? Our Alpha even has an heir now.”“Heir?”The moment of confusion was quickly replaced by a surge of joy.Yes, the heir—it must be my Chris! My Chris has become the heir of the kingdom. That m
Louis's POV"Your Majesty, here is your speech."Kyle's voice pulled me from my thoughts, and I quickly turned off my phone, hiding Claire's refusal from the screen."Sure." I took the paper Kyle handed me and scanned it quickly, frowning. "Isn't this a bit too formal?"Kyle shrugged. "Well, Your Majesty, tonight is an official ceremony. After all, every werewolf will witness Claire becoming our Luna.""Alright."I nodded in agreement, folded the paper, and tucked it into my suit pocket. Then, I checked my watch. "How long until the wedding starts?""About twenty minutes. Perhaps you would like to wait outside? The media is ready."Glancing out at the castle lawn, I saw the sea of people and cameras aimed at the wedding venue. Surrounding the crowd were countless armed guards maintaining order.I withdrew my gaze and chuckled. "This might be the grandest ceremony of the year, don't you think?""Well, perhaps the grandest ceremony of the century."Kyle responded with a smile. "Shall we
Claire's POV"Are you sure this dress looks okay, Olivia?"I anxiously tugged at the wedding gown and stared nervously at my reflection in the mirror. Damn, my waist still looks a bit bulky."Am I the only one who thinks this dress makes me look fat?""Yes, my dear Luna."Olivia, who had already helped me change into the third wedding dress, rolled her eyes at me. "You look absolutely stunning, Claire. You're just experiencing a common condition called pre-wedding anxiety."As she spoke, Olivia lifted the large train of my dress to prevent Kitty from stepping on it."Don't believe me? Ask Kitty! Kitty, do you think Claire looks beautiful?"Caught off guard, Kitty turned around, holding a flower basket slung over her shoulder. It was empty of petals, but she already looked as cute as a doll.Oh, how I wished my first child would be a girl as adorable as her! I silently prayed to the Moon Goddess.But the sweet Kitty couldn't hear my thoughts. She tilted her head and carefully examined
Louis's POV"This will likely be our last meeting, Prince Louis."In a small tavern near the Southern Forest, Garfield Evans, clad in black and wearing a hood, sat across from me. The arrogance and ambition once evident in his demeanor were replaced with a bitter smile and an unhidden hatred towards his enemies."I suppose so," I replied, ignoring Garfield's raised glass and instead downing my drink in one gulp. "After all, the Southern Forest is a terrifying place. Even my brother met his end there.""Well, dying in the same place as Liam would be a kind of luck," Garfield responded with a resigned smile, but I could see the sincerity mixed with sorrow in his moist eyes."Don't forget, this time you'll face not only the horrors of the Southern Forest but also the secret organization hiding within it, which opposes the royal family. They are your real enemies.""I'll never forget that, Your Highness. Rest assured, I will avenge Liam before I breathe my last!"The rekindled murderous i
Claire's POV“So… you really plan to exile Evans?” I asked cautiously after listening to Louis recount the events in the dungeon the previous night. “What about the Black Mountain pack? They’re already stirring, trying to overthrow the royal family. Won’t this only fuel their ambitions?”“On the contrary. I plan to convene the Council of Elders and hold a public trial for Garfield Evans. Once his crimes are exposed to all the werewolves, everyone will understand why I imprisoned him. By then, the Black Mountain pack will have no justification for opposing the royal family.”Louis calmly analyzed the situation while peeling a grape and placing it in my mouth. I nodded thoughtfully, but then immediately spat it out, wrinkling my nose.Louis looked at me in concern, “What’s wrong?”“The grape tastes bad,” I said, my mouth puckering from the sourness.“Really?” Louis glanced at the grapes on the table and immediately summoned Alfred.“Your Highness.”“Claire says the grapes are bad.”“Bad
Garfield's POV“Say it again—what did you do to him?!” I tightened my grip on Maria’s throat, feeling an overwhelming urge to snap it right there and then.“Tell me, Maria, what else did you do to him?!!”“Let go of me! Garfield!”Maria's face had turned purple, her flailing legs now dancing on the edge of the abyss. Even this couldn’t quench the burning hatred I felt for this woman.Blood debts must be paid in blood!Anger surged within me. Just as I resolved to end her wretched life, a figure crashed into me. My injured leg gave out, and I fell into a puddle, releasing my hold on Maria."Seize them all!"Prince Louis’s commanding voice echoed in the dank, hollow dungeon. Within moments, torches illuminated the damp darkness. A squad of armed guards swarmed the small cell, capturing Maria, Rick, and me, dragging us before Louis.“Prince Louis, Evans... Evans tried to kill me!”Louis’s appearance was Maria’s salvation. She cried out, reaching for Louis’s robe, but he recoiled in disgu
Garfield's POV"Alpha!"Just as I was coaxing Kitty to finish her broccoli, a figure once again climbed through the window."Rick?" I narrowed my eyes at my beta, my tone growing stern. "I don't recall ordering you to enter the castle again.""I'm very sorry, Alpha."Rick's expression was serious under my rebuke. "I followed your instructions that night, intending to take Chris from Maria's villa. But I discovered something important that I felt I had to report to you immediately."I scrutinized Rick. Though he wasn’t particularly sharp, he had always been loyal. If he claimed to have made a significant discovery, then…I set down the bowl in my hand and said, "Go ahead. What did you find out?""Last night, Chris suddenly fell ill and was rushed to the hospital.""What?!" My voice involuntarily showed my anxiety. "How is he now? Is he alright?!""No. In fact, I overheard the doctor and Maria talking. The doctor said Chris's illness is congenital and very difficult to cure—unless Maria
Maria's POVThings were progressing smoothly.I walked quickly through the castle’s corridors, followed by three or four guards. They were accompanying me to retrieve Prince Liam’s portraits and belongings on Louis’s orders. However, these items were useless in saving my son’s life. The only person who could save Chris now was someone else entirely.“Ouch!” I exclaimed in pain, clutching my stomach and suddenly squatting down.“What happened?!”“I... my stomach hurts.” I faced the approaching guards, looking distressed and speaking weakly, “I’ve been too stressed about Chris’s illness, and my stomach problems have flared up again.”“What should we do?!” One of the guards scratched his head, looking worried. “Should I notify Prince Louis…”“No, there’s no time to waste!” I bit my lip, feigning great pain, and interrupted the guard’s suggestion. “The most important thing now is to get Prince Liam’s portraits and belongings! If Chris wakes up, he will surely want to see his father first…
Claire's POV“What? Chris is in the hospital?! What happened?!”“Calm down, my dear.”Louis gently pushed me back onto the couch, but his brows remained furrowed. He turned to the guard who brought the news and asked, “Could this be another one of Maria’s schemes? Is she trying to gain sympathy using Chris?”“No.” The guard lowered his head and relayed the information he received from the doctor about Chris’s condition.“Moreover, I inquired with the emergency team that responded that night. They all confirmed that Chris nearly suffocated to death.”The words “nearly suffocated” left Louis in silence, and I couldn’t help but feel a surge of worry for the innocent boy. No matter what Maria had done, Chris was just a child. Besides, he was Liam’s only son.Thinking this, I turned to the guard and asked, “Which hospital is Chris in now?”“Saint Richard’s Hospital, but Chris is still unconscious. The doctors have recommended no visitors.”It seemed Chris was gravely ill this time. Both Lo