ALPHA GREGORY I was in my study room after the meeting when one of my guards rushed in with a maid who was panting heavily. With a stop, they bowed deeply as they let out heavy breaths. "Are you out of your mind?" I shouted at the guard as I stood up to my feet. It looked like these guards were a little off since I came back from my trip.Do I need to remind them who I was? I wondered why he opened my door without even bothering to knock. Maybe he had lost it already. I was ready to bring him back to his senses. "I'm sorry, sir," he apologized with a bow. "It's Lady Ava."I was already losing my temper, but I called down immediately after Ava's name was mentioned. I blinked slightly with a deep frown etched on my face. "What about her?" I asked. I slowly walked out of my desk. The maid who was beside him was also panting heavily, and her hands were shaking terribly. I would devour them for real if they cam
ALPHA GREGORY How could I have forgotten that strange man? That was the only man I had seen Stephanie hanging with. If indeed he was the one, then Stephanie deserves to be punished. She was my mate and yet she was flirting with another man and even hurt Ava." Did you forget you rejected her," Scar sneered in my head. Biting back my annoyance, I wonder if Scar was my wolf or Stephanie's wolf." Stop blaming me, Scar. It's not my fault... You should know I love Ava," I retorted, sighing deeply." You are supposed to love our mate, Greg. Not some other woman" " Ava is not another woman. She is..." " Whatever," Scar angrily cut me off as he shut himself out.I got into my room and picked up a few things I needed to fight the battle. I walked out of the room and headed straight to the pack border when I received a mind link from the healer that Ava's injuries were getting serious. My heart sank deep into my stom
Stephanie POV I stared at the bloodshot eyes that held mine. Instead of feeling frightened, I felt a rush of warmth as the entity walked closer to me. The place was dark and scary yet with this man, I felt safe.Suddenly, the air seem to carry a powerful force that made the man shield me to himself. I could feel the heat from those volcanic eyes of his.“ Stay behind me…” he ordered, turning his back to face the powerful force.Who was this man and why was he looking familiar?“ Why did you give her your blood? You are a rare breed. A dragon with the blood of a royal Lycan and she is just a halfling!" A deep voice pierced through the dark night." The blood is mine to give, likewise her. She is mine,” the man defended, shielding me from the powerful force." You are disorganizing the circle of life. She needs to die…”" Not when I am alive, Draco. Don't mess with me…” the man said, breathing out fire.I tried to take a peak at the powerful force called Draco. There was nothing but th
Stephanie POV As different thoughts ran through my mind, I felt his presence getting closer. I kept biting my lips, hoping I was wrong.“ What do you think, mate?” He questioned, a smirk dancing around those luscious lips of his.I opened my mouth, the air escaping rapidly while I remained stuck at his question. Somehow, deep down, my heart fluttered like butterflies' wings during a sunny day. “ I- you must be an Alpha of a very wealthy pack. You are a lycan, right?” I managed to blurt out, pushing aside whatever suspicion I have about his identity. “ Right…” he slurred, as if contemplating speaking further.With a sigh, he took my hands. “ Care for a tour around my kingdom?” My eyes sparkled at his suggestion. I was dying to see what a Lycan pack looked like. With a nod, I quickly stood up from the bed.“ Easy, the kingdom won't vanish like the water…” he winked at me. I glared at him before following him out of the room. As soon as I stepped outside the room into the hallway,
Stephanie POV My eyes wide open, I stared at the dark figure in front of me. I could only see the back of whatever it was as it walked out of the room. Tongue-tied and frightened out of my wit, I could feel the night air enveloping my entire being in fear.A closer look at the being, I could see it's glittering scales decorating the back of the entity. Fear gripped my heart at the possibility of the being before me.Was that a dragon?Swallowing hard, I braced myself up as I walked briskly towards the entrance of my room. I try to encourage myself that it was all but a dream, just like the last time. Getting to the entrance of my room, I made a turn towards the dark hallway but a growl that seem to shatter the silence of the night, made me halt my steps. I looked up, clenching my fist tightly. I watched as the entity transformed into a full blown dragon before turning around to stare at me, in dark. My heart skipped a thousand times as his fangs protruding, glittering in the dark
STEPHANIE POV I went closer, trying to get a closer look but he was gone. With a sigh, I went back to my room as my mind was filled with different thoughts.Ever since I met Davies, he had been a mystery. I waved it off as his Lycan identity. Back in my pack, I have heard stories of how Lycans are very secretive and elusive when it comes to their identity.But once you have been introduced to their pack, they are no longer secretive. Why was Davies different?Besides, in all the rumors flying around lycans, there had never been one where a Lycan has blue blood. I still couldn't shake off the image of Davies' blue blood from my mind. It was etched in my memory like a scar. I had to know what it meant.The next morning, I was determined to find out the truth from him. Feeling hungry, I made my way to the kitchen only to meet him preparing breakfast.Since I came into the pack, Davies had always prepared my meals. I
Stephanie POV I heard the murmurings as the once quiet private training arena suddenly had buzzing sounds all over.“ How could you, Davies!" The voice sounded so annoyed and commanding that I was forced to push Davies away. It was surprising that he was still lost in his world of romance even when the person's voice was enough to cause an earthquake.As we turned around, I saw her. A gorgeous girl with a fierce warrior's outfit, her eyes blazing with anger and hatred. Her gaze locked onto mine, and I felt a shiver run down my spine.She was an epitome of a time bomb!“ How dare you! Who the hell are you?" She breath out, her gaze fixed on mine. I squinted, unsure of what was playing out before me.Her eyes were like two piercing daggers, stabbing me with venom and malice. They seemed to bore into my soul, as if searching for something to destroy. The height of her hatred was easily detected, making my skin c
Stephanie POV I kept staring at the moon, questioning the goddess. I received a mindlink from Davies but I was too hurt to reply, so I blocked him.I took a deep breath, making my way toward my room with anger and hurt just below the surface. I suppressed my tears, not wanting to give in to my emotions anymore. As I walked towards my chambers, I overheard some of the maids talking in hushed tones."...can't believe she's back. How could she have the nerve to come back?" one of them said."I know, right? She's been gone for years," another maid replied."Despite it all, she has been rightfully engaged to the king since childhood," a third maid chimed in, obviously on Raina's side"She's always been destined for greatness."“ But Mia, the king already…”“ Already what? Do you think that halfling can compete with a warrior princess? The king needs a strong queen by his side. Not some…” Mia countered again.
Stephanie's POV Instead of Davies walking through the door, it was Alpha Gregory who made his entrance, his presence intimidating as ever. “Stephanie, please forgive me." He assumed my earlier position. “I have wronged you and I don't deserve your forgiveness but please, overlook everything and let's start all over." “I promise to change this time around, I won't hurt you…” “You're funny." I laughed. “What about Ava, are you implying I should…” "Ava is a foe and not a friend. She is pure evil.” He clenched his fist by his side making me pity him but I shook off the emotion just as it came. “Go back to Ava." I snapped at him and was about to start heading towards the door when he grabbed my arm.Like a little child, he went about blabbing about how Ava betrayed him and was working with her father who wanted him dead. Left with no choice, I accepted him but still, I was battling with the fact that I betraye
Stephanie's POV I let him have me as I gave myself to him all through the night. At the end of it all, he fell asleep almost immediately. Taking this as the opportunity I had been yearning for, I quickly threw my clothes on. I tiptoed toward him, watching the rising and falling of his chest. I couldn't take my eyes off that mesmerizing face of his.And for a second I almost threw my decision aside. I bit my lips hard, trying to keep myself sane. Trying to tell myself that I was doing it for him and my unborn children. I can't afford to lose either of them.After one last look at him, I mumbled, “Remember me. Davies, I hope you will find it in your heart to forgive me." Twisting the lock of the door, I pulled it open and then took my leave. With tears streaming down my face, the tears that I couldn't hold back, I ran towards the secret hallway that leads to the garden.Luca was waiting for me according to our discussion. Nevert
Stephanie's POV It had been three days since the battle with the seekers and I must confess, it still gives me chills each time I think about it. I could literally see death right in front of me and the danger that I had subjected my baby to. Each time I thought of it, cold chills ran through my spines, giving me a rude awakening of my current state. After much back and forth with Davies about being restricted from moving about and being locked up in my room, he lifted the ban but at a distance, there was a pair of guards watching me. At that moment I was in the garden, sitting on the stump of a large tree with my hands folded in front of me. Earlier, I was skimming through a book but I soon lost concentration and now I was staring into space like a lost soul. The sound of dried leaves protesting when they were trampled on made me shoot my head upwards, only to see a maid approaching me. She stopped in f
Third POV The Oracles were fully prepared to take down the seekers, hence the fight between the opposing parties intensified to a greater level. When it became clearer to the seekers that no matter the amount of efforts that channeled into their fight, they wouldn't gain the upper hand, they began to retreat. Sensing this, The Oracles kept chasing after them until they sent all of them on their heels, thereby clearing the forest for Davies and Stephanie Trembling at the change of event, Stephanie grasped Davies fingers who wore a stoic expression. “Do you know about this?” She asked, her voice shaking and breath hitched. Davies shook his head in the negative, earning himself a nudge from Stephanie who found it hard to believe The Oracles were an equal match for The Seekers and so she believed that before he could solicit their help, there must have been a relationship with them. “I have no idea they wi
Third POV Stephanie was still thinking of how to escape all through the next three days. She couldn't bring herself to hurt Davies and the lycans. These people had treated her very well since she came to the Kingdom. “ You have been moody for a while, Lady Stephanie,” Kira's voice dragged her from her thoughts.Stephanie just smiled faintly, not ready to share her secret with anyone. After a few seconds of silence, Stephanie finally sighed.“ My lady, pull yourself together. The king wants to see you. He is in the royal forest…”Stephanie squinted, however she stood up reluctantly. “ Let's go.” She didn't want Davies to suspect her intention. She walked slowly toward the garden but Kira pointed at a path for her.“ Just follow the lane. I want to take care of something urgent, my lady.”With that Kira skipped away and Stephanie found herself walking toward the lane. Few minutes later, her eyes caugh
Stephanie's POV Still bothered with the conversation of the maids from earlier, I decided to pay a visit to Raina in the dungeon. Getting out of my chambers was a hassle as Davies had stationed two guards to be by the door, preventing me from leaving. Pacing about my chamber, I brainstormed on the perfect way to wriggle myself out but I couldn't think of anything. Just when I was about to give up, the door creaked open and my personal maid walked in with a tray of food. “The Alpha asked me to bring this to you.” She said, setting the tray on the bedside table. With a curt bow, she turned to leave. She was already at the door when I grabbed her arm, pulling her back into the center of the room. “Can you do me a favor?” I asked. Since she wasn't expecting such a request from me, it took a while before I got a consenting nod and a look of uncertainty from her. Relieved, I whispered my simple plan into her ear. Her eyes bulged out at my request and I could see hesitation on her s
Stephanie's POV It's been one week since Davies opened up to me. I was still worried about the seekers and the safety of my children. “Are you certain?” One of the maids in the clique asked and the tale bearer nodded to confirm her words. “I wonder who she is and why exactly he is hunting for her like she is a prey.” Another huffed. “Most Alpha’s think they have the world at the tip of their fingers, doing and undoing things whenever they like and how it pleases them.” She added with an eye roll. “ Why did you say so?” One of them asked.The maid cleared her throat before whispering. However, I noticed I could hear her clearly. It all began after taking Davies' blood. I felt my senses were sharper and I became even stronger. I haven't told Davies yet of these changes because I want to be sure.“ I heard he rejected the said lady because of his lover even when he found out she was his mate. So cruel….”“ Maybe he just realized his mistakes?” Another interjected which was followed
Third POV Raina kept creating a scene, yelling on the top of her voice to make Davies return to her side but he blocked his ears to her screams. Since he was unable to get anything meaningful from her, Davies returned to his Chambers to nurse his wounds. Dejected, he slowly lowered himself on the foot of his bed, his head buried in his hands as he let out multiple signs of frustration. A while before now, he believed he was finally getting to the point of breakthrough where he would put an end to the seekers. “She keeps getting on my nerves.” He sucked his teeth, pushing behind Raina’s image as he rubbed his hands together. Suddenly, he began to hear muffled voices in the hallway. Wondering what was going on, he stepped out of his chambers only to see Stephanie struggling with the guard. “You should be getting some rest, why?” He asked and at once the two warring individuals turned towards him. While the
DAVIES POVMaybe I celebrated too quickly because she immediately went stiff. The smile on her face slowly faded. Was she truly not accepting me?I could feel Draugluin brawling inside and I tried to stop its aura enveloping us. I couldn't scare her more than she did.“ The seekers…” she muttered, clutching her stomach tightly. I squinted at her reaction. Was she concerned about what Raina told her? “ Stephanie…”She suddenly blurted out, taking a step backward. “ I can accept you, Davies. I can accept Kylo and Draugluin too. But…. What about my child? The seekers would stop at nothing to…”I felt her worry. I felt her fear, afterall, no one can feel my predicament like me. I was torn between an identity I never bargained for and an identity I wanted so badly. The identity of Stephanie's mate, so I could spend my whole life with her. Without the fear of her rejecting me. But it seems the identity I never barg