I wake up in the middle of the night with a startle, I try to sit up as gently as possible and take a deep breath. I realize I must have had a nightmare and I try to recall what it's about but my memory fails, I can't seem to remember anything from the dream and I instantly conclude that it couldn't have been a nightmare about Zephyr.I've never forgotten a nightmare about Zephyr no matter how hard I try so it seems that since I can't recall this one, it definitely couldn't have been of Zephyr and thus, not worth my worry.I shiver slightly as the wind blows through my open curtains, instantly making the room chilly. I must have forgotten to close the windows again. I pick up an extra blanket and wrap it around my body until I'm feeling snug again.I sit back for a bit, feeling extremely lazy but when I'm sure I've gathered enough strength, I get up from the bed with some difficulty and move towards the window with the blanket still wrapped around me.I grab hold of the window panes,
While I'm busy contemplating what to do, Margallo and Jared hug once more before Jared darts away into the darkness, leaving Margallo standing not too far from my window.She wraps her scarf around her head once more, takes a look around before taking her leave, probably to try to get back into the palace without anyone noticing.Since she's acting so suspicious, I doubt that she used the door. She probably passed through a window or something.I wondered what to do in this situation. 'What do we do Tara? We can't let her get away with this, she's planning something big and we need to stop her before she executes it.' I told Tara and she nodded."You're right, she's definitely up to no good. That double faced cheater. Kayden certainly deserves someone better. I suggest we try to follow her, we'll definitely find something if we do. Let's expose her once and for all and also get revenge for trying to cause harm to us and our pup." Tara said with determination.'Honestly, I like this ne
I get up early the next day and perform my morning routine, it's not really easy due to my pregnancy but I've quickly learned to adjust. I've been through worse in the past and this surely is nothing in comparison to that. A huge difference between both situations being that after all the suffering I was going to get the greatest gift of all, my baby but during those times, I got nothing but deep physical and emotional scars. I try to shake off the thought.I still do get nightmares of Zephyr, well, sometimes and I get scared when I have certain flashbacks of what I went through in the past but it's not as severe as it was the first time. Kayden has advised me to go for therapy and I've even met the doctor. She seems like a really nice person and I know I have nothing to worry about.I've decided I'll go for therapy after I have my baby, because for now, I've got important matters to handle and enemies to unveil.Breakfast is the usual and goes on normally because Margallo decides to
For the next few days, I keep an eye on Margallo and try to spy on her but nothing is achieved. She'd stopped leaving her windows open and she's always in her room most of the time.During the times when she's not in her room, I go in to check. I've checked about three times but have been unable to find any letter or incriminating evidence. I was almost caught on my third try and if not for Goddess Selene's intervention, I would surely have been.On that day, Margallo had just bumped into her room unceremoniously, she would have caught me if she'd only looked into the room but as soon as she was about to, her name was called and she left the room again. I immediately took the chance and left. It happened two days ago and the incident left me a bit shaken and I don't feel like going into her room anymore but I don't really have a choice.Today is Margallo's birthday and as I remember correctly, she's going to carry out her evil plans today. I pace up and down my room before eventually
My throat went dry as I read through the contents of the letter. The letter simply stated the huge conspiracy that was supposed to take place if I didn't stop it. The letter was addressed to Margallo's boyfriend, Jared and it stated that she was going to kill Alpha Richard today.The sentence came as such a rude shock that I had to read it multiple times just to be sure that I wasn't seeing things. I had known Margallo was busy plotting things but never in my wildest dreams had I expected something like this. Such a huge plot against the Alpha."It's a huge shock, yes, but won't you read the rest of the letter?" Tara asked, managing to snap me out of my shell shocked state.'Yes.' I agreed and proceeded to read further. Not only was it written in the letter that she was going to kill the Alpha today, it also stated how she was going to do it.The letter revealed that she would poison the drink that her father, Alpha Turner, was going to present to Alpha Richard as a toast.Of course,
I arrive at the Grand Hall just in time and catch sight of Alpha Richard with a glass of wine in his hand.Luna Elsie is seated beside him looking a bit tense and I can understand why. It must be her sixth sense kicking in, through the telepathic bond that is sealed after being marked and mated. Both can feel it when the other is in danger.This special connection doesn't exist between Zephyr and I because though he forcefully mated with me, he never imprinted his mark on me and besides, he did reject me, breaking whatever bond we might have shared. I try to shake the thought away, deciding it better to focus on the issue at hand.I look to the other side and see Alpha Turner also holding up a glass of wine, looking like he was just about to make a toast. Margallo was seated beside her father, she was beaming with smiles, probably excited about how well her "brilliant" plan was going. Well, not on my watch.I push through the crowd just in time as Alpha Turner proposes his toast."I p
Special Chapter: Kayden's POVI felt tense, my knuckles turning white as I held on to the chair I was sitting with all my might. I almost couldn't believe what I was hearing. Evelyn had accused Alpha Turner of poisoning Richard's drink. Somehow, I was confident she would try to stop my mating ceremony and I'm happy she's giving it some effort but this accusation was totally way off.I wanted to believe it was false, that she was just making things up so that the mating wouldn't take place but something deep down told me she was telling the truth and urged me to believe her.I shook my head a bit, trying to dispel the heavy feeling that was beginning to way in my heart."Silence." Richard demanded and everywhere went quiet once more. The noise that had taken over the banquet hall dying down instantly."Poisoned? This mute girl is standing here and accusing me of trying to poison you and you're letting her? I've never felt so insulted in my life. I never would have come here if I knew I
Special Chapter: Kayden's POVI carefully laid Evelyn on the bed while the doctor soon arrived with her medical kit and quickly began to examine her . Elsie and Ana came into the room but only stood close to the door, not venturing to come nearer.I know how hard it must be for them but it's also difficult for me to see the one that I love in such a terrible state.The doctor turned to us with a sad look on her face before dropping the bombshell."I'm sorry but I doubt I'll be able to save her and her child. Her condition is very critical. The poison is spreading very quickly. I need to administer an antidote as soon as possible before it spreads any further and kills her." The doctor revealed but I didn't let the news dishearten me. Instead it made me know that there was at least still some hope but no matter how little the chances are, I'll take it."What antidote? What do you need? We have to save her at all costs." I told the doctor."I have the antidote here with me. It's simply
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