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 POV“Your Majesty.” She curtsied and quickly took multiple steps backwards. A wall broke her escape, she slowly turned to look back, it was Hugo but his piercing gaze wasn't on her. “Why did you interrupt my meeting, Hugo?” Kaiden asked as his gaze moved from left to right, reading the paper on his table. “The Princess’s Maid has come to see you.” Hugo responded. One of Kaiden’s eyebrows shot up and he slowly glanced up, “Evelyn?” Hugo frowned, the King barely remembered anyone’s name. Hell, it took him years just to remember Hugo’s name and suddenly he knows Evelyn by name. Although the King had called her by name the last time they all met, which was before the Arena Games, he thought he was doing it to humor Odessa. “Your Majesty,” Evelyn curtsied again, her gaze transfixed to the ground. “Why are you here? Is anything the matter?” Kaiden asked, his gaze full of concern. “Well, the thing is…” She trailed off, looking around her. Kaiden quickly understood. “Leave us
ODESSA’S POV“You must be having a lot of fun up there. Just watching my life shattered to pieces.” I sighed, “This wasn't the deal I made with you when I asked you to bring me back. I wanted a peaceful, violence-free life…Okay maybe not violence-free since I still want to enact my revenge on those two. But putting me in the same situation with them as the last time is the perfect definition of cruelty. Changing the roles doesn't make it any better. She's still the apple of his eyes, and I'm still the scapegoat regardless of the new title I have now.” How do I escape this damn marriage? I can't tell the King because he'd want to know my reason. Having a mistress is not something new, and it's not even a valid reason to call off a marriage because two things are always put in place in situations like this: you either accept it or you eliminate competition. Eira had clearly chosen the latter during her time. A soft breeze washed over me, and I slowly closed my eyes, taking a deep brea