SOFIA'S POV Dane kept mute for a few seconds. I did same as well. His countenance did the talking. Definitely, something was wrong.“It's nothin,” he said abruptly, patting me on my shoulders. He also wore a smile.I wasn't convinced though. What is it that had started? I pushed the thought to the back of my mind, making a mental note to ask about it later.“You should go to bed now. The night is Old and you've been busy the entire day.” The energy in his voice — gone, without a trace.I nodded, walking towards the bed. “You should get some rest too.”He nodded. “I will.”I was worried. His shoulders were steeped lower, and his face was no different from a man who had lost his joy.Oh, he seemed to have.With my back against the soft bed, the thought continued to ring in my head. I tossed around until I eventually fell asleep.All was dark… It was frightening too. My eyes had suddenly flung open, only to be greeted by such thick darkness.My entire life, I had never seen such. I gul
DANE'S POVI sat on my chair in the study, my gaze fixed on the book before me. I was to be married the next day.I wasn't excited about it though. When you've been married five times already, then there's nothing that would excite you about a sixth marriage.All I had was hope. Hope that Sofia would be better than the others, and I wouldn't have to have a seventh marriage.The lords of the council would never agree to this. I exhaled, exhausted.My hands tapped softly against the table as my thoughts slowly drifted. “Hello sir!!” Someone charged in abruptly. It was sudden, taking me off guard.“What is it? How dare you barge into my study?” I snapped, my eyes almost popping from their sockets.He recoiled, his hands by his side. “I'm sorry, your Grace.” Then he paused. His countenance was soft. Spoke words his mouth didn't.“What is It? Speak!!”“She has begun.”I jumped to my feet, mad. “How did she manage to leave her room?” I was completely infuriated. My hands tightened into fis
SOFIA'S POV The time was here already. I was fully dressed — Ready to become Dane's wife, and the Luna of the Blood creek pack. Not just that, I would also be the Lycan queen.Oh, how this appealed to me.In all, I got the most worthy man. My hand maid stood by my side and together, we looked out through the window.“Everything's set, right?”She nodded. “Yes ma'am. The wedding should commence an hour from now.”I nodded, pleased. From where I stood, I could see the entire space gradually being filled up. There wouldn't be any less than five hundred dignitaries and all in attendance.“My lady,” Someone called from behind me. So close, yet so distant. I turned my head, the need to see who it was, heavy in me.A soldier advanced, halting only when he was inches away. I stared at him. “My lady. I have a message from the king.”I frowned. Why would Dane send me a message when all that separated us was the stairs. “I'm all ears,” I responded, anxious. He reached for a paper, handing it o
SOFIA'S POV I charged out of the study, panting. My boobs jumped around as I raced off. It didn't make much difference that it was being held in my gown.That voice from the storage. No doubt, it was Dane. I turned the doorknob, and there he stood, nursing his foot. He had crashed against a barrel in there.“Are you alright?” I asked, worried. He glared at me, pissed. “Do I look over to you?” He clutched his legs as he sat still. I helped him at once, gently massaging the leg.Minutes ago, he was strong enough to stand on his own feet. I still helped him, gently placing his weight on my shoulders.The image that I had seen in his office, I just couldn't keep quiet about it. I swallowed hard, my eyes flickering incessantly.“Dane!” My voice was barely above a whisper as I called. He stared at me, a grunt for a response.“I went into your office just now, and I noticed an image of myself. Surprisingly, it wasn't a picture taken today. It was quite Old, and the man in it wasn't you.”H
DANE'S POV I was lucky this time. I wasn't sure I would have the same luck next time.How could I have placed it within her reach. Well, it wasn't expected that she would go into my study when she did.I couldn't remember owning such image. Could it be?? No!! I shook my head to get rid of the thought.I exhaled, my gaze fixed on the white washed ceiling. Somehow, sleep had eluded me and all I could do was stare.It made no sense that after the stress of the entire day, I still couldn't fall asleep. Now, I needed a drink.My hands groped around for the jar usually on my bed side table. I shook it — empty.Damn it!! Does one need to remind these maids of what to do at all times? I shut my eyes tight for a few seconds, jumping out of bed right after. I could have rung the bell which would immediately alert the maids quarter, but that might wake Sofia, and that, I didn't want.One step after the other— I walked until I was out of the room. I sighed, frustrated. My hands remained claspe
SOFIA'S POV I didn't like the fact that it was morning already. The night appeared quite shorter than it should.It made no sense though that the day would be unnecessarily long, then the night would fade off like fart.My body still ached, and a few more hours of sleep was what I needed, but what would the people say if they find out their Luna is nothing but a sleeping beauty.No, I didn't want that. I jumped to my feet, dragging along the tiled floor. I was still too exhausted to walk as I should.I was hungry too. My bellt wouldn't cease rumbling. I rang the bell, my lips curtly pressed against each other. My handmaid raced in, bowing before me.Such well mannered girl. She was sleek too and quite dedicated. I did like her. “Good morning, your grace. What would you have me do?” She asked, her head raised to me.I smiled, gently patting her on the back. I didn't like that she was kneeling before me. “I feel a bit hungry. Do you think it's because I didn't eat anything before go
DANE'S POV Fear rooted inside of me. Intense.. heavy.I tried acting brave… tough. How long could I act for though?I wasn't sure I could hold on for long What could have happened to her exactly? Thinking of it alone almost made me go crazy.Tears formed in my eyes. I couldn't allow them down my face— that I knew. A Lycan king couldn't allow himself to be vulnerable before his people.I stood outside the hall where Sofia had been wheeled into, pacing through the length of it. My teeth gnashed against each other as I waited.“Please keep her safe. Please..” I wasn't sure if those words of mine could count as prayers, especially from the lips of someone like muse The door flung open abruptly. I stood, watching the doctors and nurses walk out. Their faces didn't look so excited.Did something bad happen? Did? No… I shook my head, refusing to let such thoughts occupy my mind.I gulped down saliva, slowly approaching him. “Hello doctor. How is she?” The words appeared stale on my lips.
SOFIA'S POV Laying on the bed with my gaze fixed on the white washed ceiling didn't quite fit me at that moment.I tossed around, my mind filled with various thoughts.I also wanted to know. Who had poisoned me?Some more, I rolled, biting hard at my lower lips. Unable to bear it anymore, I jumped to my feet, moving quickly along the hall.Not quite sure how Dane would take to this, but I was certain I didn't want to remain in bed anymore. “Your grace, you're to remain in bed ma'am.” A guard said to me. His voice, soft yet commanding. I ogled hard at him, anger consuming me.“Who are you to tell me where to be or not? You do want your body feasted on by vultures right?”“I'm sorry, your grace. It's not in my intention to disrespect you. I was only stating the Alphas’s wishes.”“I would deal with the alpha, but if you know what's best for you, you'll get on immediately.”The young scurried off, his balls dangling in between his legs. “Moron.”I charged on, halting only when I was in
DANE'S POV Watching Sofia speak gave me so much joy, more joy than I could ever have imagined.I was pleased, satisfied. “You did well, my dear,” I said, reaching for her hand as she returned to her seat. A kiss did I plant on it — warm, tender too.“Thank you.” She blushed, carefully addressing her dress. Staring at her alone gave me so much happiness. How lucky I was to have her, damn.The ceremony had begun in earnest, a long line of ladies walking forward. There wouldn't have been less than two dozen ladies there. All beautiful and stunning, none of them were as stunning as Sofia though. The Alphas' rose as well, one after the other. The process didn't take long, each crying the word ‘Mate’ as they connected with their mates.I watched it all in silence, my hand tapping gently at the edge of the table. Every second that went by left me quite disturbed.Sitting there and watching them all pick their mates brought back Old memories. Those memories that taunted me for years.“I sho
SOFIA'S POV I swallowed hard, completely uncomfortable. Did Dane just admit the he was partaking in the mate choosing ceremony? I was dumbstruck, my eyes filled with fear. Dane noticed this, pulling quickly towards me. He placed his hands over my cheeks.“What's wrong? Why have your face suddenly gone pale?” I was quite. None of this made sense to me. If he was going to select a mate, then what was I?“Sofia.” He sounded firm, much more than I ever heard him be. I raised my head to him, sadness clouding my thoughts.“Are you alright? This, the way you look, troubles me.” I exhaled. “You just mentioned that you'll be participating in the mate selection. What am I done?”Dane appeared shocked. “I never meant it the way you took it. I'm going to be there, not essentially partaking in their rites. I am the Lycan King and I have a duty to perform.”I felt relieved. Those words of his did the magic. “Are you satisfied now?” He grinned, tugging at my chest. I smiled, happy.“I'll get dres
SOFIA'S POV I was weak, completely void of any strength. Every ounce of it had been sapped minutes ago as Dane and I made love like never before.“I'm not going to stop even if you plead for me to do so,” he had said as he pounded at me with reckless abandon. He had been true to his words, doing exactly that.As I remained in bed down, cowered around his arms, a smile etched on my face. It was beautiful — being a wife to someone as loving and caring as Dane.“Why are you so quiet? Is something on your mind?” His thick baritone voice broke through the silence, reaching my ears.I snorted, still smiling. “It's nothing. I'm only considering how lucky I am to have you.“Are you? Well, that's a nice thing to do..” Dane chipped in. He was going to utter more words when selene's voice reached us from the doors.“Breakfast is ready, or do you both plan to remain locked up for the entire day?” We both laughed, finding her words and actions funny.My eyes rested on the wall clock, and only the
DANE'S POV Sophia laid in my hands after it was all done. Her ragged breath coupled with mine, allied with mine to create a not so pleasant sound to the ears.I sprawled out on the bed, stark naked with my cock in between my legs. “No doubt you loved the way I banged you, right?”She nodded, but that wasn't enough for me. I wanted to hear her say it. To hear her confess how much she loved me fucking her.“Say it baby. I want to hear it from those gracious lips of yours.” She giggled, rolling her eyes. She seemed shy, like a newly wedded bride. Well, that was what she was on the way.“You are always so good. I can't seem to get enough of you anytime you fuck me.” “Really??” I was thrilled to hear those words from her. My cock stirred gently, ready for more action, but my strength had been greatly sapped, and I needed enough time to regain it.“Since we’ve both agreed that we would be having four kids. Two boys and two girls, Don't you think we should be working overtime to achieve t
SOFIA'S POV Nothing excited me more than seeing Dane more calm than he usually was. A smile latched onto my face as I remained in his arms.His kiss — soft and tender, left me wanting more of him. I grinned, managing to control myself. We weren't alone in there and could do no more than kiss.“Why don't you join us?” I suggested, excited. He waved it off before I had even completed my words. “It's a women's thing. I'd rather leave you to it.”I rolled my eyes, feigning anger. “Fine then.”He dashed out of the room after waving at everyone, I especially. I loved it, waving back at him like one who was drunk in love.“You really do love him, don't you?” Selene asked, disrupting my thoughts. I nodded, “Of course!!”“It's obvious. The way you stare at him, your smile. Of everyone he's been with, you're the only one I can confidently say that you love him.”I blushed, not knowing how to respond. “Thank you,” I responded finally.We spoke for a few more minutes, each reeling with laughter.
DANE'S POV Anyone could have said that I was too harsh on Sophia, but I didn't give a damn about what anyone said or thought.How else could you explain those plants that were found in her wardrobe? If it was just placed gently in there, It was a different case entirely. It was carefully hidden, tucked away from human eyes. What would anyone have believed in that scenario? As I stood before, watching the tears flow freely down her face, a pang of guilt washed over me. I had never seen her so broken, and so emotional. “I didn't do it. I really don't have an idea how that got into my wardrobe. I'm sure.. sure someone have planted in it in there.”Wait.. this didn't occur to me, not until she mentioned it.“Someone must have done that so they could get between us. You have to believe me, Dane. You really have to.”Her entire body shook hard as she sobbed non-stop. I could bear it no more, and immediately pulled her into me. My hand patted softly against her back. “I'm sorry Sophia.
SOFIA'S POV I remained sprawled out on the chair in the living room, my gaze fixed on the TV screen that I had turned on. “What could be taking Dane so much time?” I wondered within myself, my brows creasing a bit.I pushed the thought to the back of my mind, going on with the movie that I was watching. It's been ages since I last sat before a television screen to even watch a show. Things were different now, and I had a lot of peace and happiness unlike before. The mere thought of it brought a smile to my face.Next, I heard the sound of Dane’s feet approaching. Finally, he had returned. I had thought he was going to spend the entire day getting the drugs. I raised my head to him, ready to tease him. I halted abruptly as I noticed the countenance on his face. He wore a frown, thick enough to terrify me. “Dane!!” I raised, worried. “What's the problem? Why do you look so upset? Did someone say something again?”I rose, walking quickly towards him. He placed a hand between us sha
DANE'S POV I jumped my face without wasting a single second. If Dane was ready to confess, then it was certain he had people backing him up.I knew all along that you couldn't have acted all by himself. The Alpha from the north— There was no way I could ever place my trust in them even though they have sworn their allegiance.They were corny, cocky, and deceitful. “Why don't you wait to finish your food? It might get cold before you return.”I nodded, agreeing with Sophia. With every spoon that I took, the anger in me heightened. It couldn't be helped. I was dying to know those what plotted against me in addition to Mike. Heavens knows what I was going to do to them. Maybe the heads on a spike would be enough punishment, or their bodies being dragged by horses along the streets.I remained patience until I had downed every ounce of food before me. Jumping to my feet, I walked off, Sofia following closely behind me.The air was tense, heavy as well. Sofia remained quiet. No doubt, S
SOFIA'S POV The name rang a bell in my ears. I froze, my eyes flickering incessantly.“Did you just mention Mike or am I hallucinating things?” I had my eyes fixed on Dane as I patiently awaited a response.He turned, his attention fixed on me. “Yes, that's right.”“What.. what is he doing here?” I shuddered, anger rising quickly in me. I swallowed hard, trying to calm myself down.“Who else do you think could have done that? The plants are only grown in his pack again which makes him the principal suspect. I brought him here for questioning.”The words of his— I didn't know if I should be pleased or upset that he didn't inform me.“But why did you inform me that he was here already? I really did want to see him. I want him to know that I am better off without him in my life.”Dane moved closer to me until there was only a few inches separating us. “He was only just brought to you this morning. I am sorry if I didn't inform you beforehand. Would you like to see him now?”I nodded, my