Lian's POVIt all felt like a dream, I still didn't believe I could have Alpha Noel again. I thought I had pushed him away and my feelings for him were all gone. But when the news of his wedding came, dying embers of love in my heart came alive. I owned it all to my brother. Although I would still give him an earful for his trick. They pulled a fast one on me and I fell hard for it.Staying there at the palace gates, I watched Noel and his men as they galloped away. After they were out of sight, I remained there grinning and smacking my lips. All that was in my head was the last kiss I shared with Noel. He kissed me just before he mounted his horse. While I hesitated, he didn't even care about his subordinates. He kissed me until I moaned.We didn't want to leave each other's company, but we had no choice, he had to leave. He is the Alpha of his pack."Shit! I hate distance relationships. We are soon getting married," he mumbled before leaving in the evening.Lian! Snap out of it,
Renae's POVThe day's event was still fresh in my head. Who would forget Jennifer's stunt quickly? I still didn't understand why she showed up at the feast. She had been hiding all the while.After seeing June all dressed and looking gorgeous at the event, my heart bled for Eden. How I wished he was here with us.I acknowledged his life and death. His choices saved me and Logan. Thinking about it made me cry my eyes out all through the night. First thing tomorrow morning, I would visit him. I had been avoiding it but not anymore.******Morning came and June was awake already. I drew out the banquet of flowers that June had picked for the occasion. And without saying a word June followed me.Brian and Brax were asleep at mother's chambers so June was free.It was just a few minutes past Dawn so it was still cold. We braced ourselves up in our jackets and mufflers as we proceeded out of my chambers.June made some of my guards follow us from a distance even when I was against it. I fel
Renae's Pov"Sweet heart, are you there?" Logan's voice boomed in my head."Yes, my Prince… I mean… My Alpha.. I am fine. I am here," I said brokenly.It was sunrise and I was still in the cemetery. I was sitting on the grass hugging my knees as I rested my back on Eden's grave."Where are you? I have checked your chambers, you are not there. Mother said she hasn't seen you today either," Logan queried."Yes, my Alpha, I am at Eden's grave, I came to see him, I have been avoiding it since I returned." "You should have informed me… we ought to visit him together, I have a lot to tell him too,""Come and take me back home, please," I pleaded.I had thought about what June said but I haven't reached a conclusion. I still believed that there was no reason to go against Jennifer. I am the problem here. She had been living her life in obscurity for five years until I showed up.If she wants me to leave, I will leave to keep everyone safe."Renae? What's wrong? You were lost in thought and
Renae's PovWhen I woke up from my sleep, I realized that I hadn't slept for long and Logan was gone.I was the only one in the room with my maids who were always at my service. June was not in sight, which was unusual.I felt weak for some reason and I knew that it must be all that happened in the morning.I remembered Jennifer's threat and I sat up thinking on what to do. I realized that if I ran now, I'd continue to run and I might still lose all those who I wanted to protect.That was what happened with Eden. I kept the truth just like Jennifer wanted but the truth always has a way of coming to light. When Jennifer realized that she couldn't hide the truth anymore she decided to take me out of the picture.My father and I were never on good terms, but who knows? He might still be alive if I had spoken the truth. Instead of the stigma of an unplanned pregnancy, I would have enjoyed the privileges of being the Prince's bride from the beginning hence my father wouldn't have been enta
Lian's POV "You worry too much, Renae. You were all over the place this morning… who knew this was… You almost lost it. You should be more careful henceforth," June reprimanded Renae and I stepped on her toes as I conjured words to lighten the mood. Renae wasn't looking happy about the news. "Those little soldiers are way too big for me. I can't wait to hold a tiny version of myself, cuddling and rocking them," I said as I held Renae's pale hands. "Congratulations Renae. Thank you for bringing goodness to the life of my son," My mother said with a smiling face. "Thank you, Mother," Renae replied to Mother and looked around for her husband. The royal physician had Just confirmed that Renae was a few weeks gone. She had fainted when she was on her way back from the Law School. At first, we thought it was just exhaustion, but when the royal physician examined her he confirmed that she was pregnant. My mother summoned Logan immediately, and when he came over we broke the news to hi
Logan's POV I left my office later than expected. I had some files to deal with and other unexpected functions came up too. After dealing with them, I got down to the training ground to see my men. They had retired to refresh and after that, another round of training would come up. Seeing that all was going on as expected, I made my way down to my mother's chambers, Renae on my mind all the way. The guards announced my presence as I appeared and without wasting time, I burst in. "Why are you just coming now?" Lian questioned. She was hanging around the porch, possibly waiting for me. I ignored her and walked in. I met my mother standing by the window. She was pacing to and fro and I knew she was also waiting for me. "Good day, mother," I greeted and bowed. "It's a good day indeed, son." Mother gave me a demeaning look and walked away. June was not around either so I asked a maid to show me the room where Renae was staying. She wasn't in the room where I met them during the
Logan's POV I sat in my office with a heavy heart. Last night, Lian told me about the strange man she encountered in the palace who was disguised as one of the soldiers. The alarming part was that he varnished around Jennifer's chambers. This just confirmed my assertions about strange men visiting Jennifer's chambers in disguise. Last night, Renae didn't sleep well. Her sleep was riotous, she tossed her body here and there, muttering in her sleep. Her murmurings were deep reflections on how she met me by chance and fell in love with me. I couldn't help but smile. The other part was scary. They were reflections on what transpired between her and Jennifer at Eden's grave. My knuckles turned white and I held her in my arms all through the night. Jennifer was a piece of trash to me. It takes me nothing to chop off her head. But I need a reason big enough to justify such action, otherwise I might live with the guilt for the rest of my life. I needed to catch her red-handed. But she
Lian's POV I was sitting in front of my chambers thinking about everything that had happened recently. Renae's return was indeed a blessing, but it had made Jennifer bring out her claws. I had decided to spend more time in my chambers than at Renae's or mother's chambers. My chambers gave me a better view of Jennifer's chambers. I had men who were watching over her, but I felt better spying on her too. I need a break tonight. I would go on my hunting trip. And I just have a feeling that it would be a big one. I was going to catch a big game. "Targon, prepare my full hunting gear, we are going to the hunting range tonight," I said to my guard. "You mean we? Am I going with you?" Targon asked. "Yes, tonight," "On it, my princess," Targon said and vanished out of sight. What a good boy he had been. I lay down on the sofa on my porch, trying to catch some sleep before the night fell. I had hardly closed my eyes when my guards announced. "Alpha Noel has arrived!" "Alpha Noel!? Oh