ODESSA’S POV“..., …cess…rinces…, Princess!!” I jolted upright, “Huh? Yes? Yes?” Evelyn pulled her head back and stared at me, “Are you alright, Your Highness? You've been out of it all day.” I grabbed the glass in front of me and downed the sweet, smoth texture wine before replying. “I'm good. Is there a problem?” I asked, dropping the cup gently in the table and looking up at Evelyn. “No, I just wanted to know if you wanted sauce on your salmon.” She asked. “Oh, Uhmm…just a little.” I said, punching my thumb and my second finger, close enough, but not quite touching. Evelyn nodded and went on to serve my dinner. I looked to the side and as soon as my gaze met his, I looked away, thankful for Evelyn wearing my hair down today. I turned the other way and hid my red cheeks from his eye view. “So, Victor, why don't you fill me in on the things that happened while I was away.” His voice booked in the hall. Victor cleared his throat, “Nothing much happened father.” “Oh, is that
ODESSA’S POV“I…I’m…” Suddenly, his eyes glazed over, and I paused. Saved by a mind link. His facial expression changed to that of anger immediately after the mind-link. “Your Majesty, is everything okay?” I asked, moving closer to him, watching him with concern. He nodded, “Yes, everything is fine. But something urgent just came up.” He sighed like he'd rather be with me than anywhere else. “We’ll continue this conversation later.” I nodded and he reached over to peck my forehead before storming out of my room through the balcony. I quickly ran to the balcony to watch as he descended with ease. He made it look so simple. ****“Hugo? Hugo!!!” I grinned and walked up to the guard and hugged him. He looked taller now, almost rougher around the edges and broader too. My arms could at least touch their tips before he went to war, but now…. It's so far apart. He grinned and hugged me back, “Hello Princess.” “When did you get back?” I asked. He frowned confusedly, staring at me, loo
ODESSA’S POVAs I rounded the corner to the hallway that would lead me straight to the King’s bedroom, someone suddenly appeared in my face and I had to stumble backwards, to avoid colliding with them. “Hello Princess,” Eira stood tall, smiling at me. I frowned, “I honestly thought you were never going to recover again.” She sighed, “Oh, I'd recovered for a while now. His Highness told me to stay low just in case a certain Princess was still feeling murderous.” I glared at her, “That punishment must not have been enough if you can still speak without thinking.” “Oh, I'm so scared.” She said sarcastically, “It's not like you can do more than you've already done. You're fuming with anger just from a few words I said, you must be mad to see me alive and walking.” I shrugged, “I can't say I'm not disappointed. Seeing your face in a cremation sight would have been more pleasant. But anger is an overstatement. You're not that important Eira.” I sighed, sounding like I was dealing with
ODESSA’S POVMe? He'll ask for me?...“Your Majesty, I–” “You don't have to say anything to that.” He smiled softly, cutting me off. “It's not possible.” I said softly. He had that look in his eyes, one I've become accustomed to seeing everytime he looked at me…Hope. “That's what I thought. Until I met you. Now, tell me what you want from me? Another question?” He asked, pulling away and walking towards his closet. “How do you know that?” I asked with one eyebrow raised. “You are very conservative, Princess. Nothing would ever bring you to my room if it's not a question that's bugging you. Although, I hope to change that one day.” He chuckled. “Well, glad to know that I'm that predictable.” He shrugged, “Not to everyone, just to me. I'm sure you threw them all off when you asked for the Minotaur.” He turned around, his gaze intense causing me to look down at my fidgeting fingers, “Although, I don't remember ever telling you about the existence of such a dangerous weapon or even
AUTHOR’S POVAs soon as Odessa walked out of the door, Kaiden sighed and reined back control from his Lycan. Thankfully Odessa hadn't suspected a thing, although he hated lying to her, he still had to do it for her sake. He had given control to Kieran and that's why the Lycan King had been able to communicate directly to Odessa. ‘I wouldn't have hurt her.’ Kieran mentally pushed at Kaiden’s barrier. ‘Not physically. She’ll hate us, I can't let you ruin the small trust she has for us. You're very impatient Kieran.’ Kaiden sighed. ‘You make it sound like I'm a different entity when I'm not!’ Kieran yelled back. ‘Technically, you are. The quicker you learn how to control yourself, the better for us.’ And just like that he ended the link and laid back against his bed, but as soon as his body touched the soft cotton wool of the bedsheet, he winced in pain. The wounds always became fresh when they appeared again. ‘She’s not that weak girl we knew from before. She can handle it. You'r
ODESSA’S POVHugo had a sad look in his eyes, he clearly wanted to spend more time with Evelyn but my maid was too worried about me to see it. “Why don't you both stay here and keep Hugo company? I can go back to my room on my own.” “Really? Are you sure?” Evelyn asked, her eyebrows furrowed in worry as her eyes assessed my face. “Stop being such a protective mother hen, Evelyn. I'm fine. Bye Hugo.” I waved at them as I quickly hurried off before Evelyn could change her mind. As I walked in the hallways, a guard ran up to me, “Your Highness,” He greeted as he leaned down in a light now, “His Highness is request–” “Not interested.” I turned around and proceeded to walk off. “But Your–” “Leave it, Seb. I'll take it from here.” I rolled my eyes as I heard Victor’s voice behind me. “Are you still ignoring me?” He asked and suddenly he was right beside me. “...”“Come on Odessa. You can't be mad at me forever.” “...” “Fine, I'll just tell you what I came here for. We’re getting
AUTHOR’S POVThroughout that week, Odessa wasn't herself. She was often lost in thought and always kept to herself. Her interaction with her maids reduced drastically and it was obvious that something was weighing heavily on her mind. Evelyn knew what she had to do but the question was did she have the courage to do it? “I still think it's better you face him at dinner.” Mitchell chipped in one day after lunch. Evelyn shook her head, “No, too crowded.” “So you want a private setting with the King? Are you trying to die secretly because that is what will happen to you if you ever meet the King secretly.” Hugo frowned, showing his displeasure in Evelyn's risky plan. You can't just walk up to the King and everything will be all merry merry, there were protocols and procedures to follow but Evelyn knew she didn't need those. Her identity as Odessa’s maid was already the perfect ticket in her plan. “I have to do it. The Princess is close to him, maybe he can make her talk or at least
AUTHOR’S POV“Now would be a good time to help me Goddess. If I die tonight, I'm coming up there to torment you.” Evelyn threatened as she hid between the pillars close to the entrance watching as guards went to and fro. Her mind reeled with ideas on how she could get past the guards and also have access to the King’s office. The Realm was so large, that his office could be anywhere. And it's not like it would have a huge signboard hovering over it with the name The Alpha’s office on it. She waited for what felt like hours and finally, a regular maid walked towards the guards with a wide golden tray. Evelyn couldn't hear them from where she stood but right before her eyes, the maid was granted access to leave. Evelyn grinned with joy as she finally found a way, she looked up to the sky, “Thank you Goddess. All hail the Celestial Moon above.” Evelyn waited for a few minutes before running back into the palace, running towards the Kitchen. It was the only place that was always bustl
AUTHOR’S POVOdessa couldn't control the gloomy cloud floating over her head and the racing of her heart. She couldn't help but still feel anxious and scared even though she was safely hidden in the cocoon of her kingdom. She had opened up to her father about her vision, and King Odesseus had increased his security, putting four guards on the princess and a shadow that followed her about in secret.“I don't think you'll feel safe until your mate is by your side.” King Odesseus said as he stared at his daughter. She was extra fidgety and always looking around. “Well, he's on the other side of the world, probably fighting a war right now.” Odessa sighed as she nibbled on a soft cookie absentmindedly. Thoughts of her mate’s well-being always managed to keep her preoccupied.“If he can help it, I'm sure he’ll be back before you know it. Just focus on yourself and your baby right now. You don't have to be worried about your security; I've deployed all my able men to every corner of the p
AUTHOR’S POVKaiden walked into the palace the next day, at midnight. He’d spent so much time today at the pack, erecting more buildings, visiting the new site for the second pack house construction, and checking the conditions of the industries and factories. It had taken most of his time, but it was worth it. When he went back into his office, his guard had delivered a message from Dokrado. On reading it, King Xarson told him about the rogue spotting close to the border. Just last night, the rogues attacked, but thankfully, they managed to hold out fine. Although Xarson expressed his concern about the rogues and his suspicion that they'd decided to stay at the border, he implored Kaiden to ride down to Dokrado and check out the situation. King Kaiden was a bit skeptical about the whole incident. Why would the rogues go as far as attacking the Dragon realm? Kaiden was sure that the letter wasn't a fake; it had Dokrado’s seal and Xarson’s blood print. The King sighed and placed his
AUTHOR’S POVMe?... Odessa thought to herself. “That doesn't make any sense. Why would the king stop you from telling me?” Odessa asked; her confusion was very evident in her voice, and Hansel was quick to clear it up. “He didn't mention your name, per se. There's no way he would have known about you then, or that the prince would go to your realm some years later. He just told everyone not to mention the Queen in front of any stranger coming into the realm, or the future Queen of the realm, which implies you.” “Oh, okay…” Odessa nodded. Now the questions she wanted answers to would never be answered. Her mate would continue burying his emotions until they spiral out of control again. She sighed, realizing that there was truly no way to help the King. She couldn't ask the Beta General for help because he’s also in on it. “Does any of you have any idea why he would not allow the future queen of the realm to know about Queen Kyra?” She asked. “N-No one knows. But there are some spe
ODESSA’S POVI frowned slightly when I felt the feeling of something cold dripping over my legs. I tried to pull it away, but something or someone held it down. The coldness disappeared and I sighed, settling to go back to sleep when I suddenly felt the chillness again along with a sharp pain. I sat up immediately, my blurry eyes pinned at the foot of the bed to see my mate crouched down cradling my foot in his hands. My toes curled and wiggled as he blew cool breath against my foot. “What are you doing?” I asked, as I stared at him with confused sleepy eyes that were quickly coming to focus. He didn't answer me and just continued blowing my feet with his cold breath. Minutes later, he gently set my feet back on the bed and walked away with a bowl and towel in his hands. I watched as he walked into the bathroom. I pulled my foot closer and stared at it, only to notice the bruises and reddened skin. “Did you walk here barefoot from the palace?” I looked up at the sound of Kaiden
ODESSA’S POVMy legs slowly unwrapped from his waist, one foot touching the floor before the other. My hands fell to my side as my head fell forward, burying my face in disappointment. I turned around and walked to the door, my hand on the doorknob, before my arm was suddenly grabbed from behind and I was spun around to face my mate. “What happened to you all of a sudden? Did I hurt you?” Even though I didn't look up at him, I could still hear the worry in his voice. “How could you…” “How could I what?” He asked confusedly, and I finally looked at him, my eyes getting blurry with tears. “How could you still be so worried about me when you're bottling so much inside? When you're battling with such guilt and self-hatred?...” My voice broke at the end as the lump in my throat grew bigger as more tears dripped down my cheeks. “Odessa—”“I caused that, didn't I? I made you feel like this; it was because of what I said, wasn't it?” I asked, even though I didn't need any confirmation.
ODESSA’S POVSo I ended up parading the entire palace barefoot, and by the entire palace I meant going to Kiaden's bedroom and home office. Of course, he wasn't there. I got to the palace entrance and looked down at my bare feet. I could have gone back to get my shoe but I was too lazy to go back to my bedroom even though I should have done that before making this entire trip. Was I expecting my maid to pop out like a devil and hand me my shoes? Yes. Did she pop out like the devil she was to hand me my shoes? A big fat Yes! But I refused because I loved the feeling of the tiled marble floor against my feet, and now, my legs were sore and I was starting to regret my decision. Evelyn already left the palace to see Hugo, such an incompetent and love-sick maid, so I couldn't ask her to help me either. “Is everything alright, Your Highness?” One of the guards stationed at the door asked as they both looked at me looking at my feet for the past twenty minutes. I contemplated sending th
ODESSA’S POV“He’s so stubborn!” I yelled. “Well, he's right in a way.” My maid sighed as she brushed my hair. I turned to glare at her, her hand holding the brush suspended in the air as she looked at me, “So am I.”“Actually, you are wrong. You hit him with a low blow.” Evelyn pointed the brush at me, giving me a very judgy look. I scoffed, “You're only defending him because he's the King. You know I'm right.” “Maybe, but your way of handling it was very wrong. Two wrongs don't make a right. He might have gone on a mass murder after his first Queen died, but our facts about that event are only based on here-says and nothing concrete.” “What are you talking about? Both He and Victor did the same thing. They got lost in their grief and did something horrendous, the only difference was that Victor was stopped before he could do anything.” “You're talking as if you wanted Victor to have killed you and your baby.” Evenlyn frowned. “Of course not. I'm just saying–” “That the King
AUTHOR’S POVA thunderous roar shook the grounds of the realm, the floor vibrated beneath their feet. With a motion as fast and swift as lightning, a huge figure slammed the Prince against the wall, cracks spread out like branches around his pinned body. Everyone watched in horror as the King stood in his half beast form, three times his normal height, towering over the Prince that struggled for breath in his hold. “Kaiden!” “Your Majesty!” “Victor!” Everyone echoed at once as soon as the first initial wave of shock wore off. “He treated what's MINE!” Another might roar echoed in the air. “Your Majesty, please let him go! You’ll kill him! He's your only heir!” Eira yelled as she watched the King and her husband with caution. “HE’S NOT MY HEIR!” Kieran yelled with all his might, tightening his grip on Victor’s neck. Odessa could clearly see the Prince's face turning blue. He’s going to kill him! He's going to kill him. Odessa moved without thinking, causing an uproar from the
AUTHOR'S POVA gut-wrenching scream resonated from the Prince’s bedroom. Lycans, with their very sensitive hearing, heard it from far and near; those outside the palace could only hear snippets of it. Odessa and Kaiden were just having their breakfast when the gut-wrenching scream echoed in the dining hall. They looked at each other before standing to their feet immediately and heading towards the third floor. They met Elixir and Miriyam on the way, and the confused looks on their faces showed that no one knew what was going on. As soon as they arrived, they saw some of the midwives bustling in and out. Now because they had to respect the Prince’s wishes, four of them stood outside the bedroom, watching the panic and chaos happen. Odessa could hear someone sobbing inside, the person came out and it turned out to be the midwife who had delivered Astraea and carried her in her arms for the first time. Miriyam quickly went to Gia and grabbed her arm, “What is it? Is the princess okay?