Renae's POV"Good day, my Prince. Good day my Prince," June and Eden stood in front of the cave. Their voices sounded loud as they greeted."Come on in. Why did you come to see me? Any news about Renae? Prince Logan asked."We still haven't gotten any wind of her…" June responded."So why are you here? And how can I help you? Logan said, looking uninterested."Mr Hart, Renae's father, was captured…""How did you get that piece of information?" Logan yelled angrily. "We are sorry, my Prince. It's just hearsay… We came to find out the truth… and Renae's whereabouts too… we thought you could have found some clues," June whispered, bowing her head.Logan looked like he had just seen a ghost. "What!? How brazen! You walked in here to interrogate me about Renae and her father! Why would I be bothered about such a low life? She treated me for a while and that was all or am I missing something?" Prince Logan lambasted. "I am sorry, my Prince," June said hurriedly, a little bit flustered."I
Logan's POVI launched out of the cave like lightning. My body was ridden in pain and I couldn't contain my rage, all I saw was red.No doubt, if I set my eyes on Jennifer, I would tear her into pieces. She played me for a fool and rubbed it on my face. I tried to mind-link Renae but I knew that it was of no use, she wouldn't answer. Earlier when she mind-linked me, it felt so close that I thought she was standing beside me and speaking out loudly.I didn't even know if she was doing fine or not. It was pure torture. It was better when I didn't know the truth, now I knew and I couldn't stay calm. My mate and child are missing… they are in danger.How did I miss the signs? It was Renae Hart all along. She was close to me and I didn't know. Remembering how I had bashed her on two different occasions when I went to interrogate her, my heart sank. I wondered how she must have felt. Different scenes flashes through my head and I gnash my teeth.I tore down my courtyard frantically and a
Logan's POVMy hands were covered with blood. The blood was a mixture of Mr Hart's blood and mine. I was shaking violently as I hit the oak tree non-stop.Some stranger rescued Renae? Who could it be? That old hag, he surely knows something. It isn't over, I would surely get the truth out of him.Suddenly, a hand seized my arm as I aimed at the oak tree again.Turning around, I beheld about four guards. They were my father's men."Let me go!" I yelled, trying to free myself but I knew it was of no use.They grabbed me and I cooperated as they bundled me down to my chambers.They pulled me in and bowed before taking their leave."Bastards! What a mocking bow!" I yelled after them."Get me some water," I commanded coldly. A few minutes later, my guards brought a bowl of water down to me. I washed off my bloody hands and wiped them dry.Earlier, it seemed that my father caught on that I was responsible for Renae's pregnancy. He must have figured it out because of my outburst.Fuck! I sh
Renae's POVI was almost sleeping off when a voice woke me up."Renae, Renae, are you there?"My eyes widened as I realized who it was. It was Prince Regan. He must have figured it out after I mind-linked him earlier."... I know you can hear me… I am really sorry for not recognizing you…I just found out the truth today. You should have come to me. You should have told me…why did you keep to yourself? Did Jennifer has dirt on you? Did she threaten you not to talk? Are you there? Please talk to me…" he said and waited for my response. But when I did not talk, he continued."Where are you? I will find you and our baby. Are you safe? I heard a stranger rescued you from your father…." He continued on and on. Funnily, I felt a sense if comfort and relief and in no time, I fell asleep while he was still talking.*****It was dawn and I was just waking up. I felt a tap on my leg and I jumped up from my sleep. I was surprised and alarmed to see the Princess.She flicked on the oil lamp in my
Jennifer's POVI hid myself in a suitable spot while my men went into the Princess' chambers. I had waited for the Princess' to leave before I launched my attack. I had decided to get the small doctor after the Princess had left for her hunting.My father and I had made a league this morning. While l led some men to finish up Renae and the head-maid who snitched on the Princess, my father sent some of his men to the Pack's hospital.He was worried that if left to live, Renae's father would open up about the person who rescued Renae. We had a perfect scenario to pin his death without any stress.Although we did not know how the Princess had Renae in her custody, if the Princess was the one who rescued her, it would be complicated. It was better to silence the man before he revealed it.With the man gone, the Princess won't be able to reveal that Renae was with her all the while even after we killed her up. We could hold it as a leverage against the Princess and control her to do our bi
Lian's POV"Cover the Princess!" A soldier yelled as an arrow flew past the side of my face."Go low!" Noel screamed and I bent while the horse sped off. Right behind me was Noel. Suddenly, the sound of his horse's hooves ceased and just as I turned around. A loud cry tore through the woods. "Noel!" I yelled in horror as Noel tumbled down his horse bleeding profusely with an arrow buried in his chest.Shit! Noel took the hit for me. With the speed of light, I jumped down from my horse and squatted beside him.Soldiers circled us in formation all aiming wide."Noel! Stay with me!" I yelled as his eyes began to flutter."Logan! Noel was hit by an arrow. Return now," I mind linked Logan, I was shaking violently and I knew I was barely audible."Alpha Noel!? Was he in the hunting ground?" Logan yelled. Fear evident in his voice.I was too flustered to talk. I mumbled frantically not knowing what to do. Noel was bleeding and his consciousness was draining away. We prepared well for the e
Logan's POV"Father, Alpha Noel was shot by an arrow at the hunting ground. I am not sure if he took the hit for Lian or if he was the target. You shouldn't have allowed him to join us," I mind linked my father as the horse galloped out of the woods."What!" Father thundered."We are on our way to the hospital.""What about Lian!?" Father yelled."She is in the company of the soldiers and guards. They are heading back to her chambers.""Good, I will send more soldiers her way. Luna Nina would be waiting at her chambers. Do not expose Noel's identity. I will head down to the hospital right away. Reduce the number of horse riders escorting you," father instructed.I dropped a veil over Noel's face and we proceeded into the hospital.A gunnery was already waiting. Noel was retrieved from the horse and placed on the gunnery. I remained beside him as he was taken down to the royal center of the hospital.When we got in, they stopped me from entering the theater.I waited in the waiting roo
Renae's POVWe had not covered much distance when my ears caught certain strange noises within nearby bushes. At first I discarded it thinking it was some animal. But the sound grew louder and louder.June and I locked gazes and we began to walk faster."How far away are we from the secret path?" I demanded."Not too far away. Hurry!!" She yelled looking back. We began to run but I couldn't do much.My ears twitched and it was like the whole forest became alive and it was in pursuit."Eden? Eden?" I tried to mind link him but there was no response.I was getting tired as the terrain was hilly."June I can't do it anymore," I said and fell on my butts."Renae, please someone is following us. Let's…" she was still speaking when I heard a swoosh from the side of the bush.It was a fierce looking man. In his hands were weapons. He approached us aggressively and I knew there was no escape. He was sent to take me down. By who? The question rang in my head.June crept towards me. She stood i
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