ASHER After my run, I started to make my way back to the Palace. It was easier to keep a calm mind now that I had gotten rid of the stress by exercising my muscles and joints, at least I thought so. But, if I was right, why did my heartbeat increase at such an alarming rate once I got to the Palace
So, despite the pleas of my sense of reasoning, I turned to the left and took the stairs that led to the guest quarters. I had been through this path more times than I could count, it was easier to locate her room amongst the sixty that stood in that particular hallway. I knocked, and the door open
ADELINE "Welcome home, ma'am." Alfred, our doorman, said to me as I handed my designer bag over to him. I nodded absentmindedly, making my way into the luxurious mansion I shared with my husband. "Daddy's car was outside. Is he home?" I stopped by the foot of the stairs to ask. Alfred bowed as he
"Are you raising your voice at me, Adeline?" My pursed lips quivered violently. I shook my head while drawing in fast breaths to keep me standing. "I thought so. You would take care of this mess, Adeline. Sophia must not be a problem for us again, nor should any of those bastards. If you force me
SOPHIA Immediately I closed the door, I turned the key to lock it. Slowly, I pressed my back against the wooden door, closed my eyes and let out a soft breath. I had only been in Asher's presence for less than 15 minutes, so why did it make me so tired? Breathless? Dare I even say fatigued? By the
"We have been in Crescent Heart for seven years mum, but these days in Dark Moon have been the best days of our life." Darwin replied. I turned to look at him. "What?" "Uncle Asher is the closest thing we've had to fatherly love. He takes care of us, and plays ball with us like Owen's father does
ASHER My mother was set to give me an earful. I knew this because by the time I heard my alarm go off - a sign that it was time for my morning workout, my ears could already pick the sound of her stomping across the hallway. My wolf was very fast to pick her scent, she was the one who had birthed m
SOPHIA The morning started on a finer note. It was always a surreal feeling to wake up between my boys. There was nothing that could ever conquer my joy of waking up and seeing all three of them together; healthy, happy and strong. I rose up to start my activities of the day, which included gettin
This has been an emotional roller coaster for me. This story began in January, and since then, a lot of things have happened. I’ve been sick, I’ve had countless visits to the hospital, gotten an operation, entered final year in medical school, a lot of things actually. And finally, after nine months
SEVEN MONTHS LATER AUTHOR The sound of the door closing had everyone up on their feet. Daniel, Darwin, Lillie who had been fidgeting on her seat, Queen Sophia, even little Emilia. The doctor blinked twice, fairly surprised by how fast they had all stood. All the set of eyes that peered at her
She didn’t speak, just nodded, her tears continuing to fall silently. Darla joined me, and together, we guided Queen Sophia and Emilia downstairs, where the burial was about to take place. The palace courtyard was filled with the people of Darkmoon, all dressed in black, their faces solemn as they
Lillie’s POV *THREE WEEKS LATER* I stood outside Darla’s room, taking a deep breath before knocking softly. No response, but I knew she was in there. I could hear her crying from where I stood. Even her large twin doors had done nothing to mask the sound of her sorry. I turned mine into a ba
"You both… you both stepped up. I always knew you had it in you, but seeing it… it’s an honor." My gaze lingered on Darwin, and I squeezed his hand weakly. "You’ve done more than I ever could. The kingdom is safe because of you." Darwin’s grip tightened, and he shook his head, tears spilling down
David’s POV Blood. All over the room. Dripping from every wound in my body. I didn’t need to see my reflection in the mirror to know I had been beaten up real good. Yet, when I saw it, a bitter chuckle forced its way out of my throat. I had managed to kill them all even in my state. The fuckers
We ran toward the sound, and there she was—Darla, crumpled on the ground, her body hunched over a figure lying in a pool of blood. Logan. His chest was still, his eyes closed as if sleeping, but the deep gash in his body told a different…completely different story. Lillie fell to her knees beside
Darwin’s POV Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but there wasn’t a crown on my head. However, I knew I had stepped into David’s shoes the moment he was hospitalized. It suddenly made sense why he had been so stoic and protective of everyone. For the first time in a long time, I could feel wha
"You vile bastard!" I growled, my claws jutting out. "I'll make sure this time, you don't leave alive!" "You can't even take me on, Darwin. Weak bastard." Two large wolves tore past us and Daniel immediately shifted in his anger, going after them before they could get in. He tore them apart in s