Special Chapter: Kayden's POVI arrived at the Grand Hall quickly and when my eyes caught sight of Alpha Turner with Margallo standing beside him, I growled viciously and lunged towards him, ready to pounce on and devour him.Richard must have spotted me right before I attacked and thus, he shifted quickly and lunged towards me, directly blocking my attack and almost making me lose my balance.I glared at him lethally, expecting him to get out of the way. Alpha Turner shifted backwards probably out of fear while Margallo screamed before covering her mouth with her hands."What is wrong with you? You're behaving like a wounded animal!" Richard growled."Because I am, he hurt my mate, my beloved, do you expect me to let him go free? I'll kill him no matter what, for putting Evelyn through so much pain. She's in there right now fighting for her life and the life of her pup as well. And you expect me to stand back with folded hands?No, I won't. Not this time. I've ignored everything they
Special Chapter: Kayden's POVRichard and I arrived at the entrance of the room, where the others were still waiting in apparent trepidation.Richard went straight to Elsie and took her in a warm hug, much of which she relaxed into. I feel sorry for her, she's been having health issues lately and when it seems like she's finally recovered, this just had to happen, putting a new type of strain on her."Is it over? Has Evelyn given birth?" I questioned, already knowing the answer but still daring to ask."No. The doctor says she hasn't even gone into labor just yet and it's already been a few hours but she's been in pain all this while, probably due to the poison and though we can't hear her screams of pain, we all know just how much pain she must be in right now. I just wish I could take some of it away, she really doesn't deserve this." Elsie said and broke into a fresh round of tears.I had never seen her so sad and petrified before. Richard tried his best to comfort her. "It's alrig
Kayden's POV"What do we do? Poor Evelyn has no one from her family here and her mate is even out of the question. He was so evil to her and even if we could actually contact him, what's the guarantee that he'll be willing to help?" Ana blurted tiredly."You're wrong." I said and everyone's eyes were on me once more. "Evelyn doesn't need that bastard anywhere near her, haven't you seen how afraid she is of him? And she's not alone, she never has been and she never will be. She has all of us and she has me. I've always felt that we have a special bond right from the first day I met her. I don't know why we turned out to have different mates but I'm certainly sure that we're made for each other. So I'm going to give my blood to Evelyn." I said, the determination crystal clear in my voice."But you already have a mate Kayden and your mating ceremony was supposed to take place today." Richard said and I couldn't stop myself from glaring at him."Do you really think I want anything to do w
My eyes flew open, pain radiating through my body. My brain felt numb for a second as I tried to register my surroundings. I felt like I'd just woken up from a fever dream, memories scattered all over my mind, nothing seemed to be making sense at that moment.I yelp suddenly, a sharp pain reverberating through me, it felt like something was happening in my lower belly. I bring my hand to my head and try to think and just then, I feel a sharp prick on my wrist and my eyes fall on the needle embedded in my skin. It's connected to a tiny tube through which blood from a transfer bag is being transported intravenously to me. I rest my hand back in place and try hard to understand what could be going on and before long, everything starts making sense. My memories start returning to me as I look over my surroundings. A few seconds later, I remembered everything. How I had tried to warn everyone about Margalo's devious plans, how no one had believed me, even Kayden.And also how I'd foolishl
I only nodded and took deep breaths."Alright Evelyn, I want you to take in short deep breaths and when I ask you to push, you push as hard as you can." The doctor ordered and I nodded."OK. One, two, three……. Push!" The doctor instructed and I pushed with all my might, the pain causing me to dig my nails into Kayden's hand as my head rose from the pillow. The pain was indescribable and I wanted to scream my head off but then again, I didn't have that luxury so I could only open my mouth wide. I tried to direct all the pain on Kayden's hand linked with mine, pinching his skin so hard that it was sure to draw blood but he didn't pull away or even shake once, he only smiled at me instead and kept encouraging me. It would have brought a smile to my face if I wasn't in so much pain."Stop!" The doctor instructed and my head fell back on the pillow and I breathed heavily. "You're doing great Evelyn, I can already see the baby's head. Just keep taking deep breaths and push when I tell you
Special Chapter: Kayden's POVI almost can't believe it but the realization hits me like a bucket of bolts. Margallo had been responsible all along. It had all been her master plan, but why? It really doesn't make any sense. It's our mating ceremony today, we're supposed to officially be mates so why would she cause pandemonium by poisoning the wine? Why would she do something like that, knowing it would ruin the ceremony? It almost seems like she never wanted it to happen but if she doesn't want me to become her mate then why has she always been so possessive of me? Why didn't she just say so despite how much she knows I want to end it as well. We could have just ended our bond on mutual grounds, via rejection and everyone would have been happy so why would she do something like this? Why did she try to kill my brother? What on Earth could be her plan or her motive behind something so big? I'm not granted much time to think of answers as I hear a small thud and my eyes move back to
Kayden's POVHe threw me a serious look, probably angry that I'd suddenly dragged him all the way out here but I ignored it, completely unperturbed. "I finally know who's responsible for poisoning your drink." I revealed and his eyes instantly went wide with shock."Really? Who? How?" He questioned, the confusion clear on his face."Yes, it was none other than my "dar…..ling" mate, Margallo. The witch you've forbidden me from rejecting." I said, putting a lot of stress on the word, darling."But how? How is that even possible? Why would Margallo want to poison me? Who told you this?" He questioned and I nearly glared at him."Why are you speaking as if you're above being harmed? I guess she might actually have a problem with you despite how much you've been going against your own brother and supporting her. The fact is that she tried to kill you and you're lucky Evelyn was brave enough to risk her life and save you or you'd be dead by now. And do you really want to know who told me th
Special Chapter: Margallo's POV"You all think I'm the guilty one and he's innocent right? He's not as perfect as you all think he is, he's been hiding the truth from everyone. You all really want to know what he did to me? You all want to know why I tried to kill him? Well then, I'll tell you. He hurt me very deeply. He broke my heart and stole everything away from me and then he left me……………." I screamed, my words leaving probably everyone else except Richard in absolute shock and confusion.Kayden wasted no time in attacking me with words. "What are you talking about? Are you drunk or something? Or have you gone mad? How dare you accuse my brother of such nonsense?" Kayden questioned, not even trying to hide his anger. Well, I don't care. I won't keep quiet today, everyone has to find out the great injustice that has been done to me by Richard. Everyone has to find out how terrible he is and they should also find out why I have every right to kill him."It hurts doesn't it?" I aske
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