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 POV It was dawn and I couldn't feel more grateful when the cock crowed. I had stayed up all through the night wallowing in my worries. It was a sleepless and turbulent night for me. Jennifer could have been my perfect bait. All I needed was to ask her some leading questions, but having known that she was as sly as a fox, she would catch on easily, she would realize that I had caught her. Without putting on the light in my room, I gropped into my bathroom. I spilled some water over my face, brushed my teeth, and changed out of my pajamas. I flipped on my disguise which consisted of an overflowing cloak and a hood. Securing the hood, I made my way out of the palace through the secret tunnel. Guards were securing the secret tunnel, but I knew the security wasn't always tight. I scurried around, making use of the shadows cast by the lamps. In no time I was by the tunnel. As far as my eyes could see, there were only two guards in sight and they were both asleep. Good, I mut
Renae's POVMy eyes fluttered, and reluctantly, I flipped them open. It was all dark around me and at first, I couldn't see anything. I did not know what the time was but I knew It was night and I was alive, not in the afterlife. Possibly, my eyes were still adjusting.Slowly the darkness became hazy and my sight became clear. I realized I was lying on a bed in a tiny room- it wasn't really spacious.From the bed, I scanned the room. But I felt dizzy instantly, I think I was taking things too fast. I shut my eyes and when I opened them again, I rolled them slowly as I scanned the room.It was an unfamiliar room. The tiny spark of light that illuminated the room was from an oil lamp that was almost dying out. I had woken up to meet myself in a strange room before. Although this was a different room and a different setup. Deja Vu ran down my spine and I felt exactly the same way I had felt when Jennifer captured me to tap my pheromones.Looking ahead, my head ached, but I managed to se
Logan's POV I walked briskly from the hospital to my chambers. I was deep in thought and I had almost walked past my chambers. A slight slip jolted me back to awareness, and I almost fell. Looking around, I realized I was in front of my chambers. Goodness! I ran my hand through my hair and made my way in. "Who are you!?" The guards at the gate seized me as soon as I approached the gates. One of them flipped down my hood and they all gasped. "My Prince!" They yelled in horror and released me immediately, bowing so low in fear. "Good job," I tapped two on the shoulders and strutted in. All the guards in my chambers gave me a puzzled look as they set their eyes on me. They recognized me in time because my hood was already pulled down. None of them said a word. They bowed as I made my way through. Only Tera, my personal guard, lifted up his head looking surprised. I took my bath and wore one of my princely attires. I had promised to check on the Princess this morning. It was an ex
Logan's POV"Alpha Noel. You are welcome to Princess Lian's chambers. To what honor do we owe this visit?" I asked to feel him out as he walked in in the company of two of his guards.He looked squarely into my eyes. His lips parted but he did not utter any word. A tight smile played across his lips and he looked like he was hurt by my words. Well, that was my intention.Bursting into a derisive laughter he laughed it off and signaled to the guards who followed him in. They walked out immediately."I am sorry… I just wanted to see the Princess. I should have given a prior notification. I stopped by Alpha Lucas before coming here, I also checked you at your chambers," he responded haughtily."Common, Cut the traditions, come on in. The Princess will soon join us," I said to him and he smiled as he looked around the roomI had ordered Lian to get properly dressed before Noel was led in. She was dressed in her hunter shorts and jacket."Why do I need to look good for him? I will not marr
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