Lian's POVTrudging through the crowd, I made my way to the forefront where I had last seen the elderly man. Surprisingly, the man and the lady were gone, only a few students from the crowd were scattered here and there, murmuring and laughing. This is bad, I thought as I looked around. "Where are they? The man and the lady?" I charged toward the crowd, looking here and there, but nobody gave me an audience. They turned their backs to leave and continued to murmur.Angrily, I pulled a guy out from the crowd. He looked at me in astonishment and smirked as he raised his hand to hit me. My guard seized his arm amidst the air and the stupid smirk the guy had fell off his face immediately.I was sure he did not know that I was the Princess, my hunter shorts and jacket were a good cover.Seeing the hilt of the sword I hid behind me, the guy's eyes shone wide and he fidgeted."Where is the man and the lady?" I asked plainly this time."I don't… I don't know, but the man dragged her along
LianI looked at the old man with disdain, hatred beaming in my eyes as I tried to restrain myself from slashing him in the neck."You vile and evil man! How could you!? She is your daughter for crying out loud," I yelled, pointing at my guard who was fast disappearing with Renae clutched in his arms."The small doctor is nice and I hope she did not inherit a bit of your wickedness!" I blurted. "So you know, Renae Hart is dead as of today!" I repeated firmlyThe old man remained unfazed, he stood there looking coldly at me as I ranted. My blood boiled and I tightened my grip on my sword, using all my strength to stop myself from slashing the vein on his neck.My gaze darted around and I stared at the woman and the lady beside her. Instantly, I concluded that she wasn't Renae's mother. No mother would watch or do this to her daughter.I wanted to talk but I was short of words. I shook my head slowly and staggered away.I returned to my carriage and ordered my men."Return to my chamb
Logan's POVI shrugged as I watched Lian leave in the company of her guards. I had thought Mother would be able to stop her from leaving the palace but she couldn't. She only ensured that Lian was dressed like a Princess and she was in the company of her guards.Going in the company of her guards was all for her safety which was quite important, but it wasn't really my concern. I didn't want her to meet the small doctor yet. I wanted to find things out on my own.Knowing Lian well, I have a strong feeling that she wouldn't lay low. She would go out of her way to investigate the attempt made on her life and I knew it was exactly why she wanted to meet the small doctor.I walked out of my chambers watching her carriage vanish into the thin air.Not knowing what to do. I pulled out my horse from the stable and mounted it in a hurry. I have to stop them from meeting."My Prince!!!" My guards and horsemen chorused. When they realized that I wouldn't stop, they jumped out of the way. I saw
Logan's POVAll through the ride, Leon and I were excited. Jennifer's scent was making us go insane and we couldn't help it. As I sniffed her scent noisily, I pulled her closer to my body with my arm that was holding her middle.Slowly, I dragged my fingers through her stomach, tickling her. She giggled, trying to peel my arm off her body. "Logan… we are on the horse… it tickles… stop it," she giggled, her voice sounding funny in the slow moving wind."The horse is steady and going slowly… You are in safe hands," I said huskily, brushing my teeth against her ear lobe."Logan!" She hit my legs softly, and shifted away from me."You have nowhere to run to," laughing hard, I pulled her back into my chest and she flinched, giggling too.We laughed heartily and I continued to taunt her. I was still tickling her when I rode past Lian's carriage.I blinked hard as I saw it waiting by the roadside. Guards were dispersed around it, guarding with all alertness.What the heck is Lian doing? Wh
Lian's POV With a big smirk on my face, I returned to my chambers. I was neither happy nor sad. "Jennifer is good enough for him," I repeated like a mantra. My voice sounded abrasive, I could feel the uncertainty underlying it. It is no news, I disliked Jennifer and she disliked me too. I couldn't bear to think that at some point someone like her would be the Luna of the Moonlight Pack. My maids trailed behind me as I walked into my living room. After I had dismissed them, I slipped into my bedroom and escaped into my secret chamber. Targon was still on guard. I smiled as I beheld his shining sword. He bowed and I gave him a thumbs up before looking away. My head maid had a sore smile on her face. She wasn't happy that I made the royal physician treat a commoner but she knew she had no say in the matter and she couldn't defy my orders. The physician was still at work. The small doctor's face was still and calm, her eyes were clamped shut. A steaming bowl of water was right be
Logan's POVI remained in the bathtub for what seemed like an eternity, shocked and weakened by the revelation. At first, I wanted to deny it, I wanted to believe I was wrong. But who am I kidding? The evidence was staring me in the face.Like a dream, all that I had believed turned out to be lies. I recounted how I had tried to love Jennifer when I felt nothing for her. I put up with the irritation because I felt guilty that I took her virginity and because I felt indebted to her for saving me and nursing me through the night. I must have looked like a pathetic fool to her.My forehead heated up like I was having a fever. My skin burned and the water in the bathtub became warm and uncomfortable.Heaving a sigh, I braced up myself and stepped out of the bathtub. I patted my body dry with a towel. Of course, I did it shabbily, I was absent-minded."Damn it! Her virginity was still intact!" I rasped. She was definitely not the same girl I had slept with and she wasn't the one that took
Lian's POV"What are your findings? Father's voice boomed through the air."I haven't found out anything," Logan responded casually."What the heck have you been doing!? This is an urgent matter!? An attempt was made on the Princess' life!" Father said heatedly but Logan remained silent."Why did you visit the hospital?" Father demanded."Beta Peter told you all about it already," Logan responded grudgingly."He said you went there for frivolities, but I think there is more to it," Father said but Logan kept mute."Was it part of your investigation?" Father pressed and Logan said nothing."Why did you interrogate Renae Hart? I heard she is pregnant and you manhandled her. Given the relationship you two shared- she treated you. It's unlike you to do that," Father challenged."How did you know?" Logan responded with surprise but his voice trailed off almost immediately and I couldn't hear him well."I am the Alpha. I have my sources. Why did you question Renae Hart? Does she have anythi
Logan's POVI couldn't believe Lian dragged me down to the woods to show me her wolf. Well, she did well. I was able to take my mind off my worries and enjoyed some exuberance.With the full moon in its full glory and our wolf eyes shining bright. The night was as bright as day. But I knew the night was far spent as we had spent much time in the woods.Realizing we were deep in the woods, I began to lead Lian back. It was time to return home.We raced through the woods like the beast that we are. Our wolves panting and making zoomie moves.Before I knew it, we were back at the field of lilacs and I was standing in front of the cave where it all started. It was where I was saved by a woman and deceived by another.I groaned, relishing my anger. I felt deja Vu down my spine. It all felt like yesterday and I was compelled to revisit the cave- maybe I could remember some of the missing puzzles.Apart from realizing Jennifer's deception, I still needed to track down who poisoned Lian and w
Logan's POVI didn't mourn Jennifer's death but a deep sense of sadness fell over me. Perhaps, she meant something to me after all. Memories of the time we spent together as children flooded my mind every day, leaving me sick and sad.Her delusion and greed were her doom. Yes, we were playmates and we were friends because her father was my father's Beta. But that was all. I never saw her as a lover and I never made such inclinations towards her. Thinking back now, I realized that there were signs that she had fallen for me, she did not hide it, but I was too busy and insensitive to take notice.I was always away from the Packhouse and when I returned, I hardly saw her.Flashes of the moment she walked into the cave where Renae saved me, posing as my savior flooded my sight. I shut my eyes as I remembered how I tried to love her despite having feelings for the small doctor.Sometimes we determine our fate and sometimes what will be will be irrespective of our determination. It all de
Logan's POVI lost communication with almost everyone as we sped back to the palace. I mind-linked my mother, Lian and Renae but they didn't respond. Tera, my guard didn't respond either. Fear gripped my heart and like a lunatic, I tore through the wild leaving my men behind.I broke into the palace and I saw the ruins. The first place on my mind was my mother's chambers. My men had caught up with me and they sprinted behind me.A small group of people came into view as I got closer to my mother's chambers. Drawing nearer, I realized that it was Jennifer and her men.I didn't know if she was just going in or if she was done with my family already. Her sword was bloody and I fretted.Hatred and disdain shone in her eyes as she saw me. She snarled and at the swipe of her hand, a few of her men charged into my mother's chambers while she led the remaining men towards us.Now, I had my answer, she sent her men in because she hadn't dealt with those inside. With renewed spirits, I gave
Logan's POV At this point, I could only pray that things worked out as planned and nothing would boomerang on us. After hearing from Lian, I realized that my plan just failed woefully. I should have seen into Jennifer's mind. But who knew what the psychopath was planning? All my focus was on saving Renae and our pups. I should have known that Jennifer wouldn't just go all the way out to attack only Renae. Since I knew that she had a grander plan, I should have seen it happening. Well, I am out here and I can't be there either. I just have to trust my men. I was glad that I left Tera back at the palace. He wanted to come help me out here but I told him to stay back. "Tera, listen and listen carefully. The palace has been infiltrated…" I mind-linked him and told him the situation. I gave him the order to act as he deemed fit. When he told me that Alpha Noel was around, I felt at ease. I knew there wouldn't be any problem and I could concentrate on the deal before me out here. The
Jennifer's POVI sat in my facade waiting for the best news ever. I pushed the small table in front of me out of the way and rose to my feet to make my declarations."Tonight, the cup of their sins is full and I, Jennifer Tower, will avenge the blood of my father and his men on the royal family of the Moonlight Pack. I will destroy the royal family and even in death, Logan will realize the anger of a woman deprived of her love!" Of course no one could see me and one one cared to listen but it was a matter of time, tonight! I sipped from the whiskey in my hand before pouring libation to the death. Those that were long gone and those who were surely going to die tonight.I resumed my seat, waiting for the news. Then Renae came to my heart. Oh! Poor Renae.I knew Renae was obedient and easy going but her virtues won't help her this time.She had later sent a letter to me telling me that she was leaving the pack with her pups just like I had ordered.Good! Good! Good! It was a nice move
June's POVRenae had been sleeping all day long. If she hadn't resolved her issue with Alpha Logan I would have thought she was sleeping because of her anxiety.I was glad when she told me that she had told Logan about Jennifer's threat. I felt a huge lump fall off my neck. When Alpha Logan summoned me the previous day, I was too overwhelmed to talk. Moreover, I always like to respect Renae's opinion. Although in this case I knew that delay might be dangerous, I still waited for her and I was glad that she did the right thing.She told Logan and she even devised a means to outsmart Jennifer.Logan accepted her plans but felt it was too risky. He was all lovey dovey, saying he couldn't risk the life of his mate. After much thought he came up with another plan that seemed less risky.We were at the Queen mother's chambers with about three maids. All other maids were locked out and no one knew that we were there except those of us that were inside.We were all grounded at the Queen moth
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
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
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
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