FELIXI'd been hoping that it would be a dream but I woke up the next morning and she was truly gone. I wanted to just stay in my room all day and just think about what the hell I was going to do but I knew that I would think about it too much so I went down to my office after breakfast. In just a matter of an hour, things changed drastically and I still couldn't believe it. After everything yesterday, I had to explain to the people why I'd gathered them earlier. Of course, I couldn't tell them the real reason I'd called them here. I'd come up with some lame excuse and tell them that I'll reach out to them when I have something more to tell them. Then I returned home and sat down in my office. It looked like a hurricane had hit it. How could the Lycan King do such a thing without first informing me? I thought he would first invite the both of us to appeal our case before passing the final verdict. But he just did it based on what he heard or what Roshida had told him. Fiona ha
FELIX“So you're trying to say that she beat you up? But she doesn't have a wolf and you're an Alpha and a little warrior. How's that possible?” The fact that I was narrating this story again was telling on my ego. I wanted to forget that it even happened. A mere woman could defeat a hero like me. If anyone heard it, my reputation would be ruined. I had to ask Fiona to help me massage my body since I couldn't get the doctor. It was like I'd been beaten for several hours. It was a stupid thing I'd done, hitting myself against the wall to get her off me. I should have just shaken her off instead of putting myself in harm's way. Now, she was the one unharmed. “She apparently received training as a child. I had no idea her father trained her to be a warrior since she didn't have a wolf. She didn't show me that part of her when I first married her.” Maybe if she had shown me that side of her, I would have seen her in a different light. I'd always thought she was just some weak woman
ROSHIDAThe King didn't have to give me twenty four hours to leave. We left that same day, taking eveye last bit of property with us. He'd given me guards to help carry things back to the pack. As I stepped out of that house for the last time, I looked back and saw him looking at me through the window. He thought he could be smart and take everything that belonged to me but I'd won. I'd won in the end and I'd taken everything that he and his greedy family wanted to take from me. I'm sure he felt so stupid. The King hadn't been joking when he said that he renovated the pack. Everything was new again and as I stepped into the house I'd grown up in, a wave of emotions hit me at once and I just stood staring at the house. The house in which id been born, that once held the Alpha and Luna, that had once been bustling with life was now as quiet as a grave yard. My mother and I would often sit in the garden and speak for hours, telling me about my brothers and father since they weren'
ROSHIDAI tried not to panic be sure it wasn't going to do me any good. Hearing that news made me hasten up the interview process and I made sure that the Fortress was heavily guarded. I spared no excess in seeing to it that every corner of the place was sealed off so that in case of an attack, the people would be safe and sound.I didn't think it was right for me to tell the Lycan King about it yet. I'm sure he would have heard of it on his own and would be making plans to deal with it. When I got home that day, I told Sophia about it and she thought the same thing too. “I think the most we can do is to keep an eye out for any strange movements. I'll ask the guards to be mounted at the border, parading it round the clock. Until they pose a potential threat to us, it's not exactly our problem.” I was not about to start a war I knew I couldn't finish. I wasn't even ready for a war in any way.After that news had been delivered, it had taken just two weeks for the order to come fro
ROSHIDAThe meeting was for later that night. I had no idea why he decided to fix the meeting for that night but who was I to question him? I finished up in my father's office and went back to the room. “The car is ready. Is there anything else you'd like to do before we leave?” I didn't think so. “What’s that you're holding?” She pointed to the papers in my hand. “I'd been thinking in the office and I had to draw the plan I had for the Fortress out. I was thinking that maybe if I can show them my plan, then they would see reasons with me to use it as our starting point. I just mapped it out to make my explanation easier.”The smile on her face made me wonder. “Why do you have that look on your face?”“It’s your first meeting and you're already going out of your way. You're going to make such a good leader.” Her words made me smile. Sophia and I set out an hour before the meeting was to begin because our pack wasn't very far from the King's home. We are south of the Lycan K
VALFREDI didn't want to attend this meeting initially. Mainly because my father had sent me on another assignment earlier in the day and I'd just got back thirty minutes before his meeting was about to start and I entered his office, having to brief him about my assignment. “What about the treaty? Was it signed? We need it signed in order to move on with our plan, Valfred.” We were trying to make peace with the Vampires because my father needed a piece of land in their territory. “We will have it signed, father. It's only a matter of time. If we can just convince them some more. Maybe if you would come with me-”“No, forget it. That treaty is going to last longer than me so it's better they know you as the one who started it. You'll soon be taking over from me. You need to start showing your face more.”I wanted to tell him that's what I'd been doing I'm the last six months but I was too tired to say anything else. “Speaking of showing your face more, I have a meeting with all th
ROSHIDAOf course, I didn't know what else to expect after what had happened at the meeting. Did I perhaps imagine that other Alphas would be eager to meet me or maybe I'd make more friends after everything that had happened. As the hall cleared out, I just sat back with Sophia, letting the angry men look at me on their way out. Some of the Alphas did walk up to me to shake my hand, promising to come over later and see me later. “Why’re we still sitting here as if we want to see the principal? I'm hungry.”“We need to see the King. I think he has a thing or two to say.”From the way he looked at me, I knew that he wanted to say something to me. “Or maybe you just want to see the handsome prince.”I scrunched my face at her because I hadn't even been thinking about him. My eyes scanned the room and found him at the door, shaking the hands of the men who were leaving. Speaking of men who were leaving, Sophia nudged me and asked me to look beside me. Felix was standing there, look
ROSHIDAI guess I could officially say that my kingdom had been set up. Everything that had been damaged had been repaired, everything missing had been replaced. It did cost a lot but thankfully, I had the help of the Lycan King who saw to it that everything I needed was provided. I was really grateful to him. All this couldn't have happened without his help. All that was left now was the setting up of my cabinet, my coronation and the opening of the Fortress for activities. I planned to start with the smallest of them which was the setting up of my cabinet. Of course, Sophia would be a part of it since she was my Beta. I didn't have a Gamma either and I sincerely didn't know how to go about this. Asking the Lycan King would make me seem unprofessional. I told Sophia about the issue one evening. “I don't think I want to just randomly pick some old men just because it's sad that white hairs
VALFREDI wanted to move but I knew that the old man wasn't kidding when he said he would use his knife..“I thought you said you already had your answer.”He was standing very close to me.“Yes, I did. But I want to hear it from you. Who sent you?”The old man seemed like he had a lot of sense So i didn't think I would have to worry about them snitching.“The king. The king sent me.”He stayed like that for a while and then moved back.“Are you sure?”“Your knife was at my throat. You think I'll want to risk lying?”He laughed and sat back down in his chair. How old was this man?I mean, with all my training I didn't hear when he got up and came all the way here. He must have some training as well.“I don't know why but I trust you.”He sure as hell didn't act like it.“But the key is not there.”No shit.He seemed like he knew a lot of secrets around this place so I don't think I should worry about this.He removed the chain from around his neck and there was a key as the pendant.“
VALFREDI told Roshida the truth that I didn't have a plan. She understood immediately and said that we would find a way.The annoying thing now was I didn't know who else to being in on this plan..“Sonia doesn't mind running away. Infact, I think she'll like it more.”Sonia, it was then.Roshida said she'll tell her everything while I took care of the rest.I'd given myself two days to plan everything..I didn't know when these people planned to go on that mission and I would most definitely be a part of them..Borge won't let me go so I had to move fast. But we had to be careful because the walls had ears.I decided to go check out the place that Clyde has told me about . My job as a guard will help me scout out the place but the thing is being caught..he said it was in an open place and I'd always see people there.He was right. I told Roshida about the place and she wanted to come along with me but I couldn't risk it. It would bring too much attention to us.There were houses arou
VALFREDWe eventually stopped walking. It seemed like it was a different part of the kingdom because despite the fact that it was still quite cold and there was snow, there was another color besides white and black.It was quite a small pack and Borge had already said that we wouldn't have difficulty in raiding the place. They did have an Alpha but they also had a small army which meant that by the time they brought their men, it wouldn't mean anything if they wanted to invade them.“We can't get all the information we need from out here. We're sending two of you in. You'll have to blend in and find out what you can.”I didn't want to do that. I think staying out here was safer for me.“Reagen! Clyde! You'll go”.Screw my life. Why did I have to go?“You guys look like the leash suspicious people here.”When I looked at the pool of people to choose from, I realized Borge was right. It'll be obvious that they weren't part of them.“You are to find out how close they are to the Lycan K
ROSHIDAWith the king's promise at heart, I returned back to that place knowing that I had nothing to worry about.I had officially gone to plead my case and now, he knew about it. All I had to wait was for the letter of approval to be delivered. Then, I would pack every last thing that belonged to me in this house and leave without looking back.Speaking of the things that belonged to me, Sophia and I decided that it wàs a good idea to take an inventory of what I had so I'd know if those people had played any games recently.We spent at least two days doing that because it was not easy walking around the house and pack, looking at things without being seen or noticed.When we were eventually done, I still had a significant amount of property and it warmed my heart that I would return to my father's house with something to my name.“Did the King say when you'd hear from him?”I wanted to ask but I didn't want to seem too forward. He had already done a lot for me by letting me get div
ROSHIDAThe King was silent.“Do you realise what you are asking, young lady? You want to leave your husband? A highly decorated Alpha? Firstly, do you realise the implications that carry?”Screw the implications.“My King, I've thought about it and I'm ready to bear it all. Nothing is too much to bear as long as I get to leave that house..I've suffered more than enough and I deserve better. I'm ready to face it all”.I looked at the prince and he he gave me a small nod.I remembered what he said earlier.“Don’t let him win this.”I wouldn't. I didn't want to leave him in the first place.I just needed him to be convinced. If I can plead mycase to him and he accepts it, then I'm fine.“Roshida, that's your name right? The reason your father sent you to military school, if I remember clearly, was because you were born without a wolf. He didn't want you to be trampled upon. I don't want that either for you.”I was wolfless but I wasnt useless.I felt more at ease, like I was talking to
VALFREDI knew since we left early, it would be cold. But not this cold.Even when I stepped out of the tent to meet up with the other guys who were huddling up with each other for warmth, I didn't realize how cold it was.”Wanted to make sure you got enough kisses for the trip, eh Regean?”All the guys laughed and I just shook my head.“Gonna need some fuel for the journey. It's a long way, you know.”“Yeah, sucks to leave your wife. I'll never leave a woman like that. You'd have to kill me first.”I felt that way too but what was I to do? She'd already gotten into trouble. I didn't want to make it equal by getting into trouble too.I had no reason to be leaving the pack. I'd rather stay here and gather information with Roshida.“Yeah man, I feel that way too. Are you leaving soon or what?”Just then, Borge emerged from the main house accompanied by some other guards. Just a few feet away was the place I'd rather be.“I'm sure youve all been briefs on why you're here. We have a very
ROSHIDA I woke up as soon as he did. Maybe it's because my brain already knew that he was leaving or because I was laying on him and I knew when he moved to get off the bed. I stayed awake while he moved around the room trying to get ready. “Borge said to meet him at the gate.” To be honest, I didn't want him to leave. He was one of the only people that made being here less terrible.. I guess Sophia was right when she said that he was a good person. She was a good judge of character. Before I married Felix, she'd told me that there was something off about him. I thought it was just because she didn't know him, I mean, I didn't know him either so of course something would be off about him. But everything had been wrong with him. I wanted to walk him to the gate so I could say goodbye to him but I didn't want to be out yet. I might bump into the Matron. “Would you be fine without me?” “
VALFRED “Did something happen?” She shook her head. “Everything is fine. Why do you ask?” I knew there was something wrong. Her attitude had changed. “Are you mad at me because I forced you to eat?” She turned to me.“What? No, you were just trying to help. I just-” She took a deep breath obviously thinking about whether she should say something or not. “Coast came in her today, saying things about you and it got me mad.” I don't know what that bastards issue was. I knew that he had eyes for Roshida but I didn't know it had gotten to the point where he would come in when I was away just to see her. “You don't have to let him bother you. He's a bastard. He won't disturb you again.” I'll deal with him when I get the chance to. Maybe now was my chance. “Give me a moment. I'll be back.” I left the room and went out into the main tent. If he had an i
ROSHIDA“What are you trying to say, my prince?”“Gosh, not again. Don't tell me we're back to that. I thought we were past that.”I thought we were past it too but clearly….“Ro, listen. I'm not trying to accuse you of anything. I'm just trying to help you out..you haven't eaten anything in days and you expect me not to do anything about it?”I wasn't in the mood to talk about this.“I don't know what you want me to say. There are other people who haven't eaten too. Why don't you bug them?”“Because they are not my wife! You are. I thought I told you that it'll be fine. Why aren't you eating? I'm not trying to fight with you or blame you when you're the victim. I take full responsibility for what happened that day and if I could take the pain too, I would.”I wanted to say something but the words failed me. I thought he wouldn't notice. He was always very busy with work and I thought it would be an oversight for him..“Sonia told you, didn't she?”He didn't even try to deny it.“She