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
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