Ana laughed some more. "You don't have to be so shocked, it's true. You could call it a classical case of Cinderella but in wolf style where the poor girl turns out to be mated to the Alpha. My dear Elsie really couldn't believe it at first and she was worried because she thought the Alpha would reject her. She was just a poor girl after all and certainly no match for all the girls she had seen flocking around the Alpha but Alpha Richard surprised everyone when he accepted her as his mate. He accepted her and told her he would love to get to know her better because she was surely his fated mate and the goddess makes no mistake when she mates her children. They got married about a year ago and my daughter now lives in the palace." Ana said and I really couldn't help sighing.It's funny how in life, some people get to be so lucky while others just have a truckload of bad luck. Elsie is surely living her fairy tale life with her mate. She is now Luna and she has a mate who loves her,
I gasped as my eyes fell on the huge building that stood in front of me, it looked glorious and I wondered how magnificent the inside would look like.Ana noticed my amazement and she chuckled softly. "It's huge, I know but it won't feel so amazing once you come here a second time." She said and gave me her hand.I took it and followed her as she walked towards the entrance of the palace. There were several guards stationed there and they bowed once they noticed her approaching."There's really no need for that. How are all of you faring today?" She questioned with a smile."Very well, queen mother. It's so nice of you to care for our well being." They replied curtly and I almost couldn't believe my ears. So everything Ana had told me was true, she really is the Luna's mother. She must be a very humble person indeed and I instantly feel honoured to be friends with her. After the exchange of pleasantries, they finally seemed to notice me and for some reason I couldn't explain, they kep
"You're wrong dear, she's not my biological sister, but she's my sister from this day henceforth." Elsie said and Alpha Richard gave a look of confusion. "I'm sorry but I'm a little lost here, she's not your sister but she's now your sister. You'll have to explain it to me." Alpha Richard said and Elsie giggled.She went on to also explain what Ana had just told her to him. "My father made such a terrible mistake and it almost made me lose the love of my life, my wonderful mate and I've made a promise to myself that I won't stand by and watch while another innocent person is accused and punished for someone else's crime. I'm going to have to confront the Alpha of Crescent Moon pack, he has to apologize to this girl or face the consequences. I don't mind going on a full on war since our pack is much bigger and stronger." Alpha Richard stated and fear gripped my heart instantly.Though I hated Zephyr and mostly everyone else in that pack, I would never wish for a war to happen because o
Having to live in such a huge room felt so strange to me. Not only was the room huge but it was also decorated in style and in most of my favourite colours. I carefully sat on the silky queen sized bed and it sunk in, feeling so soft on my butt cheeks and definitely not like the cold, hard floor I had been made to sit and sleep on for years.I let my body fall on the bed and the silky sheets felt like pure heaven. I closed my eyes as my body felt good, I was slowly drifting off to sleep when I heard a knock on my door.I sat up and waited for the person to come in but they didn't. I got up from bed and went to open the door and saw that it was Emily and with her, was a huge luggage. "Her Highness said to bring these clothes for you." Emily said when she saw the questioning look I had.I gave way for her to enter the room and she did, she dropped the suitcase beside the bed. "Is there anything you need?" She questioned and I shook my head in response.She nodded and turned to leave bu
He had hazel brown eyes that were almost the colour of chocolate. His nose was just at the right angle, long and pointed. Pastel pink lips widened in a flirty grin and I saw the makings of a dimpled smile on his left cheek. He was truly gorgeous to say the least and the way his beautiful eyes stared into mine with such passion had my cheeks turning crimson red in minutes.He helped me up and I held onto my towel quickly, fearing it would fall because it had already loosened.The towel wrapped around my head had already fallen off due to the fall that I had narrowly escaped but I didn't bother to pick it up, there was already enough awkwardness in the air."I'm really sorry for barging into your room like this, I apologize for my rude behavior." He apologized as he ran a hand through his long blonde hair that almost fell on his face. I turned my back to him and secured my towel to my body. I would absolutely hate it if it had to come off in front of a stranger and a hot one at that.I
"Are you OK?" Emily questioned. I put my hand to my head and looked around before heaving a sigh and nodding my head slowly."Are you sure? You were turning a lot and I got scared. Are you really fine? Would you rather have a word with her Highness or the queen mother instead?" Emily asked further, looking genuinely worried.I thought about it carefully and shook her head no. I didn't want to bother any of them anymore with my problems, they had already done enough for me.Besides, telling them would not do anything for me, it wouldn't take away the nightmares, it would only increase their anger towards Zephyr and as I said before, I don't want to be the reason for a war, I only want peace.Emily understood and didn't ask further. "Alright. Please get ready quickly, breakfast will be ready soon and I'm sure everyone will be expecting you at the table." Emily said while she drew up the curtains and sunlight washed into the room.I sat up properly and made to get out of bed but I sat ba
I had another nightmare that night and the following nights. I've been living in the palace for two weeks now and each night, I always had a nightmare about Zephyr either beating me up and killing me or raping me. This gradually plunged me into insomnia and then depression. I couldn't eat properly and I grew scared of sleeping. Tara tried to talk me out of it but she couldn't. It was apparent that she was also scared too.Elsie noticed my sudden withdrawal and she tried to find out what the problem was but I couldn't bring myself to tell her. I knew telling someone would help to bring me some relief but I still felt scared, I didn't want to recall what he did to me so many days ago.Ana hadn't been feeling well so she didn't find out about my withdrawal and it was better she didn't know, I really didn't want to add to her problems.Emily also tried to help but I just pushed her away and stopped communicating with her. Kayden gradually became a pain because he was trying to look for wa
I almost couldn't believe it. I'm…… I'm pregnant? But how? Flashes of that night come into my mind. No….. No….. It……. It can't be. I try to convince myself that I couldn't be pregnant from Zephyr raping me but alas, I was failing miserably at it. How can I be pregnant with that monster's child? My life is officially ruined, he had managed to succeed in his plans. He was right when he said that I would never be able to truly escape him. I had run away from the pack, met up with amazing people who had taken me in and treated me no less than a queen but yet I wasn't completely free from him, he still managed to haunt my dreams, to toy with my sanity and now his seed is growing inside me. Just how cruel could fate be? What had I done to deserve this?I didn't even realize when I burst into tears. Elsie saw this and the look on her face turned from one of anger to that of worry and sadness."Evelyn, Evelyn are you OK? Why are you crying so much? I didn't mean to upset you, you know you ca
I began shaking before I knew it, fresh tears gathering at the edge of my eyes."You don't have to worry, it's not too deep. I just have to take you to the Pack house quickly so you can be safe before I deal with this bastard. I won't show him mercy this time for making an attempt on the love of my life." Zephyr assured me and took me in a hug, patting my back soothingly.We detached from the hug and looked to where Ruben was formerly laying, he was nowhere to be found and I could feel my adrenaline rush. "Evelyn!" Zephyr called suddenly, making my heart nearly leap out of my chest. Before I have time to wonder what might be going on, he grabs a hold of my wrist and crashes my body against his in a hug, instantly turning us around and switching our position and barely a few seconds later, I hear a sick sound of metal digging into flesh. I immediately feel nauseous as the vomit quickly rushes up my throat but I manage to hold it back.Still in his tight embrace, I take a look and see
After returning to my room, only then did I realize how harsh I had been to Zephyr. I had never acted like that towards anyone before but I was so filled with anger and the memories of my past suffering that I went overboard just a little bit. I felt a little guilty but I decided that I wouldn't apologize to him. He deserved everything he got.When I returned to my room, Nevaeh was fast asleep once more and I thanked my mum for her efforts but she asked me about what happened between Zephyr and I and I told her I was feeling too tired to talk. I would be willing to discuss it the next day because I'm tired and a pregnant woman really needs her sleep.She left and I took a bath before going to bed.I woke up early the next day and prepared for the meeting while I left Nevaeh with my mother since Linda was apparently too careless. I wouldn't have to go through any of this if the girl would just do her job right. I only took her with me because she's Emily's cousin.I made my way to the
Special Chapter: Zephyr's POVEvelyn released a sarcastic laugh before continuing."When did you reject her? You rejected her when you rejected and banished me four years ago because I was probably already pregnant with her but you heartlessly separated me from the only family I had ever known and forced me into the wilderness.My daughter and I would have died if a kind woman hadn't found me, freezing to death in a heavy storm. She took me in and provided me with everything that your petty revenge had stolen away from me, love, care and family. She gave me even more than I had lost and I'll always be grateful to her.When I found out I was pregnant with your child, I was disgusted because I was reminded of how she had been conceived. Your brutality almost made me kill one of the most beautiful things in my life but I managed to stop myself in the nick of time.I didn't want my daughter to be born to a man like you, or have to refer to someone like you as father but the people around
Special Chapter: Zephyr's POV"How old are you?" I asked her once more. "I'm three years old." She answered and everything was quickly starting to come together. I'm almost sure that Evelyn is her mother but then again, it might just be a coincidence, especially since I've not seen the both of them together. I can't just go around hurling accusations without any evidence, especially since Evelyn is currently a guest here. I have to find out the truth no matter what."Now will you help me find my mummy, Mr?" Nevaeh asked, bringing me back to the present."Of course but I need to find out something first. What is your mother's name?" I asked and she said nothing at first, almost as if she was contemplating whether to tell me or not. She finally answered shortly."I'm sorry but I can't tell you. You're a stranger and my mummy says not to tell her name to strangers." Nevaeh said and her words hit me straight in the heart. My own daughter thinks I'm a stranger and I can't do anything about
Special Chapter: Author's POVLinda sat and watched Nevaeh as she slept but the young girl soon grew bored and decided to take a short snack break.She checked and made sure that Nevaeh seemed comfortable before quietly leaving the room.Shortly after, the sleeping child turned around on her side, as she attempted to fully go back to sleep, lightning flashed and thunder struck, instantly waking her up with a scare. Nevaeh quickly sat up and looked around, frightened, her vision was a bit blurry due to sleep but she was still aware of her surroundings.She scratched at her eyes a bit and looked around but she found no one. She called out to her mum and Linda but she got no reply and she became very scared.At the sound of another thunderbolt, Nevaeh practically jumped from the bed and began crying. She walked around the room and even went to the bathroom but she still couldn't find anyone. She kept calling out to her mother but all she could hear was the sound of her own voice and the
I sighed as Linda helped me get ready. I really don't want to go to this party, I don't know why but I have a pretty bad feeling about it. I won't let myself be fooled by him, I'm pretty sure that Zephyr has a motive behind this party but I can't seem to figure out what it is.Even though I don't want to, I have no choice but to go and besides, I want to know what Zephyr has planned for me.She finishes putting my hair in a tight bun and places a tiara on my head."Take it off." I order instantly and she seems stunned for a moment."But why your highness? It suits you perfectly, delicately complimenting your beauty and besides, you're a Princess." She said with a smile and I wanted to play into her innocent mindset but I couldn't. She's ignorant and naive, she has no idea about my past and she certainly doesn't know how much I want to avoid Zephyr and hide the truth of my current life from him."You don't have the right to question me Linda, I said take it off now." I replied harshly
Lydia turned out to be a very cute and chubby baby, she was just so cuddly that I felt like holding her in my arms forever, she also was a very quiet child which made being with her all the more enjoyable. I introduced Nevaeh to her and my smartass daughter wanted to carry her baby cousin so I sat Nevie down and placed Lydia in her arms. Nevaeh squealed when Lydia touched her nose with her small hand and we all laughed because it was the cutest thing ever. I really wish things could keep being like this, just me and my family having the time of our lives with no more problems. That would be the best gift ever.Just then, we heard a knock on the door and my mum went to answer. She had a short and low conversation with whoever was at the door before returning to us with a worried face."The Alpha just called your father and I and I don't necessarily have a good feeling about it." My mother revealed.Since it's the Alpha calling, they have no choice but to go. "You both should go, if he
"Your daughter? But how is that even possible?" My mother questioned and then I realized that no one else knew what had happened between me and Zephyr the night before he banished me.They only knew about my banishment, they didn't know that he had sexually assaulted me and I would have to be reminded of that terrible experience. I would just have to tell them but I couldn't do it in front of Nevaeh, I would just have to take her somewhere else.As if on cue, I heard a knock on my door and it opened shortly after to show Linda. I smiled at her arrival, happy that she would be able to take care of Nevaeh while I told my parents everything."I'm so sorry your highness, I didn't mean to barge in like this but you said to come to your room shortly after we got settled in. Am I interrupting your discussion? I'll leave right now." She said but I stopped her."Wait! I didn't say you could leave, did I?" I questioned and she instantly apologized."I'm so sorry your highness, I just thought th
Everything suddenly became blurry, a sudden cold rushed over me and my heart stopped for a split second. I stood there frozen, trying to figure what I was supposed to be feeling, the numbness was almost impenetrable."Evelyn." My father called but I could barely hear him, I couldn't tell what was going on, I had suddenly lost touch with everything."Evelyn." My mother called and shook me vigorously and when she did, the words finally hit me again, breaking through my emotional barriers."Noooooooo….." I whimpered, the tears pouring down my cheeks. "How could that be? No, you're lying to me. Moira is a strong girl, she wouldn't just die. It's OK if she doesn't want to see me right now, I'll wait until she's ready." I tried to lie to myself but it just wasn't working. The words were continuously ringing in my head and my heart was aching.I know that Moira and I had never really gotten along much but she's still my little sister. I carried her in my arms after she was born and I love he