Lian's POVWe rode back to the palace in silence. An emptiness rocked within me, making me feel exhausted.Unlike when we came, Noel maintained a safe distance from me. I could hardly feel his body behind me. Even his breath was faint. Our only contact was his fists which rubbed against my thighs as he controlled the horse."Let me help you," his voice broke into my ears and that was when I looked around. We were in front of the palace gates and Alpha Noel had already dismounted from his horse. He was stretching his hands at me and I looked away in embarrassment."Common Noel…" I began casually but stopped. "I can climb down on my own," I bowed and swoosh! I jumped down from the horse."Ahhhh…" I yelled as my legs gave way and I fell. Noel looked at me without blinking an eye. I shut my eyes ready to impact the ground. But he caught me at the last moment.Feeling his arms grab my shoulders, my eyes flung open and I stared directly into his eyes. He looked blank and emotionless.He did
Logan's POV I dismounted from Nova and straightened my armor as I walked through the arrays of my army. The armor felt a little heavy and I realized that I had slacked off. The peace that we experienced for five years made me lose my touch. Recently, I started having nightmares. I even saw how Beta Peter stabbed my father and how Beta Peter died. Different dreams about wars dominated my sleep and I needed no one to tell me that war was nigh. It was because of this that I began to gather men from different packs to fortify my army. Finding Renae and my twins came as a plus. It gave me a break from my nightmare. Now that I had found them, I had more responsibilities to fulfill. I must keep Renae and our pups safe. Checking the identity of the sixty men who stood at attention in rows of two. I walked in between them and each of them lifted up their heads for identification. I was halfway through when my eyes darted straight ahead and I saw someone approaching from the far end of
Logan's POVLian's sleep was riotous. She turned to different sides of the bed, calling out Noel's name at intervals. She looked pitiful and I couldn't watch her for long. I took a bow and left for my office.Just like my mother had said and considering the royal physician's advice, it was best to put an end to our sick game. We had helped Lian find her true feelings and that was what mattered most.When I realized that Lian still harbored Noel in her heart I came up with a plan. Mother and Noel Aldo consented so we decided to announce Noel's wedding to see her reaction.I never knew that Lian would be affected by such information. It showed the extent to which she harbored Noel in her heart. "Why was she pushing him away when she loved him this much?" I thought aloud. I still didn't know why she suddenly changed towards Noel and she wouldn't tell me. But I knew it wasn't about revenge or bitterness about the past occurrences, she had gotten past it.Noel would be glad to hear this. H
Logan's POVAsher isn't mine? Is that why Jennifer has been hiding the boy from me? Is that why I felt nothing for him? That bitch! I married her because I felt obligated and responsible for her pregnancy. Not because she saved me. No! not because of such shit!I clenched and unclenched my fists as I tried to remain calm. If Jennifer was standing before me, I could kill her with a single blow."My Alpha, Alpha Noel has arrived," the announcement came and I jumped up from my seat.Wrong timing, I muttered, trying to put myself together. I knew Noel won't be able to remain calm after receiving my message but I thought he would wait till tomorrow. It was late already and I wondered if he would be able to return to his Pack tonight.A tight smile painted my lips as I greeted Noel. "Where is Lian? He asked, looking worried."She is asleep in my mother's chambers," I responded."Please lead me down to her," he demanded earnestly.I put aside my worries and put on a smiling face for my sis
Logan's POVMy smile fell off my face as soon as I left my mother's chambers. All that Targon had said to me was still hot. They played out in my head and I just couldn't believe them.I remembered the intercourse I had with Jennifer that resulted in pregnancy. It looked staged and all. It looked like I was under a spell or something, but I decided to let it go at that time just to avoid an embarrassing situation.Here we are, my negligence has come to haunt me. This time, I must find this out. I must get to the bottom of this. I thought as I proceeded toward my chambers. I intended to stop by Renae's chambers. I wanted to see her and the twins.I was so close when I heard Targon's voice. It was laced with dread and I knew something was amiss. He fell in front of me. One of his knees on the floor with his head bowed.I signaled to the other guards to move backward. They did and I commanded Targon, "Rise and speak, I am all ears." Slowly, he rose to his feet but he still kept his hea
Renae's POV Night had fallen and I hadn't seen Logan since he left in the morning. The Queen mother had insisted that I set up my chambers. She said that it was important that I have my own space. So I was busy alongside June and the maids as we set up my chambers.Despite my business, I still missed him. I had been checking at intervals to see if I would see him passing. We had stopped the day's work and I took a stroll outside my chambers. That was when I caught a glimpse of Logan, he was coming to my chambers.I scurried in and hid in the corridor waiting for him. But suddenly, Targon, his personal guard, appeared from nowhere. I saw him fall on his knees before Logan and I prayed earnestly that he wouldn't spoil the moment for me. I need my man right now.After Targon left, Logan gave a long look at my chambers and turned away towards his chambers. I didn't see his face, but with his sagging shoulders and crooked strides, I knew that whatever Targon said wasn't good.I turned in
Rena's POVWe proceeded in silence. Logan's hand in my hand was the assurance that I needed. It was more soothing than words."What are you playing at, Jennifer?" Logan asked suddenly, breaking the silence."What do you mean, my Alpha? I am playing my role as the Luna," Jennifer responded smoothly."Your role? You deserted your role for five years so isn't this sudden?""Well I decided to give the man who killed my father a warm welcome. He will be my sister-in-law's groom. Isn't that ridiculous? I should give him an official pat. What a messed up family tree!" She snarled."And isn't the family tree more messed up when an Alpha chose the daughter of the man who killed his father as his Luna," Logan fired."Moreover, I need to make your concubine know her place. I am the Luna of the Moonlight Pack." Logan gripped my hand more tightly but he did not look my way."Did you save me for the show? Five years ago if Alpha Noel didn't take that shot, I would have died in your father's hands.
Jennifer's POVI marched out of the hall with shoulders high. But once I was out of earshot, I crumbled and supported my back on the wall.I am the Luna, but what did they do? They just threw me out of the hall. And the Princess who would be getting married to the man who killed my father has the guts to call me a bitch. They dragged me in the mud in the presence of everyone.My maids had sighted me. They rushed down to me and helped me back to my chambers. I just made a fool of myself."Ruga! Come on in," I commanded as soon as I got into the lobby where he was standing guard.My maids led me into my bedroom. They help me shower and it went a long way to ease my tension.When I was done, I invited Ruga in."Thank you for taking care of that bastard last night, it came at the right time," I said to him, referring to my ex that he killed the previous night. In this world, only three people knew about Asher's paternity; my father, my ex and me. Two are out and I am the only one remaini