(Trigger warning: The last paragraph of this chapter contains violence that could be triggering for some readers)Nora’s POV:I was so lost in my thoughts while walking ahead when I heard a low sneering howl.Before my mind could register it, a loud growl ripped through the silence, almost freaking me out.Though it was loud, but it didn’t have that heaviness.I stood there frozen because the sound did not belong to Orion. My heart started racing like crazy as I scanned the darkness only to find a rogue werewolf standing at some distance.Taking a sigh of relief, I rested my hands on my waist and observed him from head to toe. He seemed quite feeble and there was a very slim chance that he would even think of attacking me.Suddenly the bones started cracking and the rogue wolf transformed into its human form. A middle-aged lanky man was using his X-ray eyes to drink in my appearance from head to toe. I could detect the lust in his eyes.“Look at you! What a beautiful girl like you is
Rayna’s POV: I spent the night on Alexander's bed, without him. He didn't return at all, nor did he try to contact me.For me, it was not a peaceful night but still, I was content to stay somewhere that had his scent. In the morning, I was in his room brushing my hair in front of the dresser when a maid entered after a brief knock.I was hungry and wanted food. There was no point in spending time in Alex's bedroom in his absence.“Ma'am! His Highness wants your presence at his office,”Alexander was back? Why didn't he come to the room?She stepped back, her folded hands in front of her belly, her face bent down in respect. I quickly made a messy bun of my hair and gave myself a final once-over in front of the mirror.I was wearing comfortable denim shorts along with an off-shoulder crop top.“Lead the way!”I asked her and started following her to Alexander’s office. For a moment I felt uncomfortable. His office was a formal place, and I don't think, I was dressed accordingly.What
Rayna’s POV:“Why? Aren't you liking it here?” Sigh! How to tell him that it was the best place for me to sit and rest but I didn't want to block the blood flow of his legs.“Nothing is happening to me or my legs. Stop worrying about it. What is the purpose of all the training if I can't let my love sit on my lap.” We started arguing about some silly things, occasionally kissing each other.We were so caught up in our own cute world that we completely missed the knock on the door. By the time we realized this, it was already too late.“Mom!” Alexander spoke as soon as she entered and saw us, I quickly attempted to stand up, but like last time, Alexander did not let me.She stopped dead in her tracks and opened her mouth to speak something but then seemed to change her mind, “Never mind.” She gave a little careless wave to her hand, “I can come later.”“No, mom. Please come.” I wasn't able to look into her eyes and my eyes were constantly on the empty coffee cups.“I'm sorry. I won't t
Nora’s POV:Goddess knew for how long I kept walking and now I could feel tiredness washing over me, enveloping me completely right into its arms.It was getting dark around here and tonight I wanted a comfortable bed. I might be a strong werewolf but was also spoiled to bits by the queen and the king.Luckily, I didn’t bump into any other rogues tonight because I didn’t want any more blood on my hands.Moon Goddess must have taken pity on me because just when I felt that I was about to fall, I found a small hut in the middle of nowhere.There was also a faint sound of a waterfall at some distance. The presence of water indicated the existence of life.My feet sped up to reach the small cottage and started pounding its Iron door. Strange! Because such cottages usually had wooden ones.“Hello! Anybody up there?” I called out and looked behind me to make sure that I wasn’t being followed.“Hellooo…” I sang, “Please open uppp …” I slapped the door again. If nobody lived there then that w
Nora’s POV:“Do you have feelings for him?”My wolf asked me, and I rolled my eyes muttering sharply.“Shut up!”Brushing all these thoughts away, I opened the shower tap and stood under the shower letting the ice-cold water run over me.After scrubbing each part of my body quite brutally, I wore the oversized t-shirt and knee-length shorts that might belong to a giant man. The belt provided to me, helped the shorts stay around my waist.When I stepped out, the old woman was nowhere in the room. The towel was already tied around my head when I plopped on the couch.The fireplace was lit, and the chair had been placed close to it. The kind woman must have done it. I again inhaled the air that had the smell of meat.“You are done!” she remarked when came inside carrying a tray that had a steaming soup bowl, “This was the only thing I could fix, on such short notice. We had leftover mutton meat. I usually give away the leftovers the very same day. You are lucky,”I smiled taking over the
Nora’s POV:Shock, surprise, heartache, and betrayal.All the emotions started attacking me at once. How was it possible?No! It must be a dream.I squeezed my eyes and didn’t open them again. I never overslept in my life. It was next to impossible that Orion reached here.This was definitely a dream.I kept my eyes closed even when that male hand started brushing his fingers through my hair.“It can’t be him. It can’t be him. I hate him and he can’t reach me just like that…” I was chanting the words to myself not realizing that tears had started coming out of my eyes. “Nora,” his concerned voice reached my ears, and I opened my eyes to look at him and this time I let him see what was there in my eyes.Hatred.Shoving his hand away from my hair, I left the bed abruptly, “Nora. Please…”I spun around and slapped hard on his face, “Don’t you dare come near me.” I hissed and was about to open the door but then changed my mind.“Never mind,” Muttering to myself I headed to the window and
Nora’s POV:He closed his eyes, pursing his lips into a thin line.“You wanted an underage girl to accompany you and expected me to ditch my guardians…”I could see guilt clouding his gorgeous features, but I had had enough. I had made up my mind, he was not the one for me.“Nora,” he, at last, opened his eyes and tried to blink back his tears, “Alexander is involved in Rayna, I don't think he would ever...”“That's not an issue,” I shrugged carelessly, “there are several kingdoms ruled by several kings. Many of them are single. I can always go after them and warm their beds…”He didn't let me finish. Taking me by surprise, he held me by my shoulders, and I was pulled into his embrace, his mouth crashed into my lips. My hands raised in the air in a silent protest.This was the first time he was actually kissing me, in fact, this was my first kiss by anyone. There was nobody after him.After my engagement to Alexander, we had decided to stay friends as we both were not interested in th
Lola’s POVToday I was waiting for my meal in my cell. The dungeons almost felt like a home to me now. I closed my eyes when I heard the familiar footsteps.As usual, I waited for them to place my food on the floor when something unexpected happened. They made me stand by holding my sleeve causing it to tear a little and started unlocking my silver shackles. The chains dropped to the floor with clanking sounds.Was it the time for punishment? Was it the end?Were they here to take me to the spot that was named ‘hanged till death’?“Stand on your feet damn it. We know your feet work just fine!” The guard shoved me twice. My feeble body did not have enough energy to stand properly.All my doubts seemed to be true when I was taken outside the dungeons and the sunlight directly hit my face. I wished they could let me meet my kids before sending me to the Goddess.I was sure Liam and Grace would be taken care of in the best way.This punishment meant that they could not find Rayna in those