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
ODESSA’S POVI sighed, placing my hands on the sides of his face, my thumb stroking his cheek “Fine. You can help but only if we do it my way.” “No problem with that. Do you have an idea?” Kaiden asked with a smile and I grinned. “I didn't have one before but now, I do.” Why didn't I think about it before? Everything was playing out just the way it had occurred in my past life, so it only makes sense that the same incidents will occur again. Eira is pregnant! She has to be! And with her current upgrade, she’d want to spite me with the news. All I have to do is wait for her to come to me herself. It's a risky plan but I just have to have faith in her dumb stupidness. She'd feel threatened with the news of the marriage and attack me, trying to make me feel less of myself by telling me she was carrying Victor’s heir. “Will you tell me what your plan is?” Kaiden asked, his eyes moving side to side as they looked into mine. “No, but I will tell you what your role is. Which is tryi
AUTHOR’S POVEvelyn immediately grabbed Mitchell by her hair and tugged her out of the room. “Jeez! Evelyn! What gives?” “I've warned you on so many occasions not to barge into the Princess’s room like that.” Evelyn glared at the young lycan and Mitchell immediately looked down feeling guilty. “Sorry, I was just so happy and excited to tell her about the upcoming Moon Festival.” “Really? She's been depressed and moody all week and all you can think about is talking to her about the festival?” Evelyn scoffed. “No, that's not what I meant. Please don't misunderstand me. I just…I wanted to–” “That's enough Evelyn. Stop scolding her. She made a mistake, that's all.” Odessa said from the bed, her voice a low whisper but Evelyn and Mitchell were still able to hear her. “Come in and shut the door behind you. Stop talking about me like I'm not here.” Mitchell walked in first while Evelyn walked in after shutting the door behind her. “I'm sorry, Your Highness. I didn't mean to interrup
ODESSA’S POVWhen I got to the dining table, Victor was already seated and Eira was standing beside him.What a wonderful coincidence! I exclaimed within me, suddenly feeling giddy. I wasn't expecting her presence at the table for another few days since Victor wanted her to lay low, but this…this was better than I expected. I might as well start carrying out the plan now.Although I knew where the King was and why he wasn't there before me, not asking would make it look suspicious.“Where is His Majesty? He's never late for breakfast.” I asked, ensuring that I sounded very concerned.“I'm sure he's fine. He's my father and can at least miss one breakfast in his lifetime.” Victor scoffed.“I asked a question. You don't have to sound so bitter about it.” I rolled my eyes and gave Evelyn an appreciative nod when she placed a cup of freshly squeezed orange juice in front of me.“I'm just bothered that you sound concerned about him. Asking after the King first thing in the morning before a