April's POV"April!"Ivar and Jacob lunged after me as I tried to run to Jacob's place. I had only one thing in mind. I needed to see Dorian"April! April, calm down! Get a hold of yourself!"I was struggling and kicking, but finally, I quieted down and looked at Ivar. The beautiful gold of his eyes was back, and they filled my soul with warmth and calmness."April, listen to me. I understand that you are excited and a little emotional. I know you really want to see Dorian, but we can't risk it right now. Conrad just spoke to us and for all we know, he could be tracking you. I suggest that you go home and rest and you can come and see Jacob in the evening. Seeing the three of us together is a little suspicious. Dorian isn't going anywhere. Please just listen to me.I looked at him and felt tears fill my eyes again. My heart wanted to see Dorian. I wasn't sure how he was going to treat me, but I wanted to see him all the same. "Ivar's right," added Jacob. The three of us can't afford
April's POVHis lips warmed mine, and he pulled me to himself. I was confused by the feeling. I had pinched myself, but this couldn't be real. Maybe it was the cedarwood. Was it an aphrodisiac as well?My body was a raging fire, and I could feel myself slipping further into his grasp. No. I couldn't continue like this.I pulled away and stared at him in his beautiful green eyes. I was already out of breath, and my body was itching for him to kiss me again. My emotions were haywire; something was wrong with me."Why are you acting like you didn't enjoy it? You have always wanted this, haven't you? You've always craved his attention. You've always wanted to be his little princess again. And now that you are, you doubt yourself."The voice in my head tried to justify this crazy swirl of emotions. I had always wanted him to love me and care about me, but now that it seemed like he was doing that, it all felt unreal. I had lost hope for so long that it all seemed impossible. "You are righ
Dorian's POV I was finally holding her in my arms. Her body was soft, and her blue eyes sparkled. The enchanting smell of the cedarwood encircled us. Her scent, mixed with its fragrance, filled my lungs.There was no better time to talk to her. I was going to tell her. "Thank you for the care, but I want to talk about us..."I could feel my passion oozing out as I stared into the beautiful face of the person who had saved me. I didn't deserve this kindness, but it was probably the Moon Goddess who thought I deserved another chance to make this right.Suddenly, I felt her hands on my arms, but they weren't endearing. She pried my hands off herself and took a step away from me. "I'm sorry, Dorian, but there is no 'us'. This... This is wrong."My heart retched in pain. No. Was I... Was I really too late?I watched her as she left and closed the door behind her. I fell to my bed and held my head in my hands. The April I held wasn't the April I knew. I had tried to ignore it before, bu
April's POV "Dorian, what are you doing here? You should be rest..."He cut me off and walked up to Jacob and me. His eyes were filled with fury and hate; his breathing was erratic and deep. "You are not going to the Royal City, and we are not hiding from Conrad..."A sigh of relief escaped my lips, and I felt my tense muscles relax. This was good. This meant that Conrad had nothing to do with... "... Because I want to take that bastard on by myself. I want him to dare to take me on so openly."I watched his fist clenched and his knuckles cracked, shaking with the thought of violence that glowed in Dorian's green eyes.My heart sank, and my head began to spin. What was he saying? Was he saying that Conrad had something to do with this? Was he the one who had attacked Dorian? Or was this still the misplaced hate that had come from the time he came to the school?I had to take a seat so that I would fall to the ground. I looked up at Jacob, and he was as confused as I was."What are
April's POV "April? April?"Dorian gave me a light shake, and I was violently pulled from my turbulent thoughts. His bright, olivine eyes startled me; he was looking right at me, almost searching his soul for something."April, I don't think you need to worry about it. I think that it's fine that it's gone. I will be able to move on from what has happened. I don't have to bury myself in the book, reading it every day, giving myself new motivation to hate you. I have forgiven you, and I want us to go back to how we used to be..."He pulled me closer, and I put one hand on his chest to steady myself."...maybe even become proper mates."I looked at him in shock. My eyes darted all over his face, taking in his expression. I was focused on every wrinkle and muscle twitch. Mates? Did he just say mates? After all that had happened? His eyes were soft, and the sincerity in them was without about. But I couldn't accept his apology. How could I? How could I accept him after all the hate, the
April's POVJacob glared at us both from the top bannister. There was no need to tell him to leave. My discussion with Dorian was over. We had nothing to talk about.I looked at his face and saw his expression was neutral and relatively calm. He didn't shout at me or try to hurt me, something that he hadn't done in a long time.He listened to me the entire time and let me cut him off when I felt my range and disdain brim to the top. His eyes were stern and slightly angry, and there was no irritated tick in his jaw. For the first time, I felt like a bad person—a feeling that was short-lived, as he deserved everything that I had said to me. It was too late to take any of it back. "Well, I just wanted to say that I was sorry for everything I did. We don't have to be at loggerheads anymore. We have a common enemy, and the only way that we can work this out is if we work together. We are on the same team now, April." I glowered at him. His words struck a spot in me. The stern look in his
April's POVDorian's surprised expression meant nothing to me. My eyes rolled over him with hate, and I dashed to the door without even waiting for his reply.I turned the knob, and just as I was about to dash out, I stopped and saw Ivar standing at the door. I could only imagine how long he had been standing there.His eyes seemed sad, and he looked at me with a plea. I realised that he had been standing outside the entire time and heard my conversation with Dorian.I turned away from him. I could bear the look in his golden eyes, pleading for someone who didn't deserve it.I saw Jacob standing behind me, and he looked concerned. He had heard almost everything that I had said to Dorian."April, you are going about this all wrong..."He grabbed my arm and attempted to pull me away from the door, but I pushed him aside and dashed past Ivar. No one was going to stop me. I had made up my mind. I wasn't going to stay in a pack where my own brother still thought me to be the monster that h
Dorian's POVI watched as April stormed out. Ivar and Jacob came in, and the room was engulfed by silence. I felt their eyes glare at me. I could almost hear their thoughts, accusing me of being the reason why she left.Jacob was glowering at me, and Ivar simply looked disappointed.My heart kicked in, and I dashed to the door. I was going to go after her, find her, and bring her back. Just as I was about to reach the doorknob, Ivar blocked my path.I snarled at him, but he refused to move."What are you doing?""I'm not letting you go after her, Dorian."His voice was gentle yet stern. Were my intentions laid bare so that he could see right through me? "Who said I was going after her?"He looked at me with an eyebrow raised and rolled his eyes."Do you really think that I'm that stupid, Dorian? I'm your friend and your Beta. If you are going to lie to me, at least be more creative about it."I snarled even more and moved to wrestle him out of the door post, but he countered, and I w
Chapter 179April's POV “Lucy! Stop fussing over my makeup. I think the eyeshadow is more than enough.”Lucy was fussing over my face for the umpteenth time. She had done and redone my makeup multiple times and couldn't seem to get her hands out of my hair."Can you just stay still? Today is your wedding day, and I want you to look perfect. It's not every day that you get to marry the King of the Lycan Empire."I rolled my eyes but couldn't help the blush that spread over my cheeks.I had been looking forward to this wedding for a whole month, and finally, it was here. Lucy was at the forefront and was my wedding planner. She fussed over everything, down to the smallest detail, like what colour the flower should be on each table. She did my makeup, and it took her twenty minutes to decide what colours to use for my eyeshadow. "Hold on, your eyeliner looks a little smudged."She attempted to reapply it, but I held her hands and kept her calm. I had already seen my face in the mirror
Dorian's POVI had never seen her this ravenous. Her eyes were wide, and her soft body reacted to my every touch. She took the lead and grabbed my dick, lowering herself onto it and rewarding me with her warm pussy.She was tight, and the walls gripped my hard phallus. I groaned as I soon found myself in, relishing the warmth of her hot body."Fuck! You are so tight, April."She said nothing and began to move her hips back and forth. She was gentle and slow, and moans escaped from her lips.I had had sex, but never like this. She felt beautiful, and she was all mine."How do I feel, Dorian?"She made the strokes shallow and graced the tip of my cock with her juices. She threw her head back, and her lips had my name on them. I gripped the sheets tightly and enjoyed her tight body. For the first time, I felt complete. I could feel our bodies and souls becoming one."Fuck, April!"I grabbed her, and in an instant, she was beneath me. My lips sought hers as I thrust deep inside her."Ahhh
April's POVI was in my room, my heart beating at an uneasy pace. I couldn't believe it, but it was finally all over.It had been a while since I last saw Dorian. Ever since his coronation, the council had swamped him with work. He was having Ivar help him, and everyone seemed to enjoy his leadership.Azura was on my lap, and I was stroking her. It was still shocking that I was the wolf that the prophecy foretold. I could give life to people.I had been thinking about it, which was absurd, but it made many things fall into place. It explained how I was able to save Jacob's dad and how I was able to bring Azura back when I saw her in the park.Despite all of this, I was still worried. If I had found out sooner about my powers and paid more attention to them, I could have saved the King.The thought haunted me, and the whispering from people I walked past didn't make it any better.I heard a soft knock at my door and stood to answer it. Azura followed me closely, and as soon as I opened
April's POVI was in shock at what Conrad had just accused me of. I wasn't a witch. Why would he think that?There was a confused mumbling in the hall, and everyone looked weirdly at me.Conrad got down from the throne stand and stood menacingly before me."I know you for what you truly are. You aren't an innocent face. You are a witch. I have seen the magic you do. You bewitched me, and also, my father died because of you. I am also sure that you used your powers to falsify that letter to deceive the whole court that my father gave the letter to Dorian...""Stop! Just stop!–"I yelled loudly and was on the brink of tears."–How could you say such things about me?! You know that we have you pinned, and you are just so desperate that you want to blame someone else."I saw a devilish smirk curl his lips."You think that I am desperate?"In a split second, he grabbed Azura out of my arms and held her dangerously by the neck."I will show you how desperate I can be!"I tried to grab Azura
Chapter 175April's POV I was in my room putting on my dress. I was dejected and sad. I couldn't believe that this was the day; I couldn't believe that Conrad was being crowned today.I sighed sadly and put on my earrings. This wasn't what I had hoped for. It should have been Dorian but now the king was dead and no one knew the truth except Dorian, Ivar, Jacob, Lucy, and I. Susan and Stacie would never spill and it was doubtful that anyone would believe us. I heard the door open and I turned to see Dorian in a handsome blue suit, standing at the doorway. He had a weak smile on his face and all I could do was return it. I was too sad to speak.He closed the door behind him and walked up to me."You look beautiful." He slipped his arms around my waist, through the back of my open dress, and planted a soft kiss on my neck.My body began to burn with desire and passion. My moans were breathy and sensual."Dorian..."His name was soft and sweet on my lips as his lips teased my neck."Yo
Lucy's POVEveryone had left the villa but I managed to sneak off and stay behind. I hid outside, in the garden and my face was glued to my phone. I sat there patiently watching the security footage, waiting for Stacie and Susan to come outside.I wasn't sure how long I waited, but the bitter cold didn't make me shiver in the least; I had experienced much worse than this.The snow was still falling and the garden was covered in a blanket of white. I sat still, waiting and watching.Finally, they began to leave. They left the villa and stepped outside. Susan looked quite livid but Stacie was smiling like the disgusting bitch that she was. She and her mother had made everyone's lives a misery and they had shown no remorse for it.Stacie clutched a coat close to her body and walked with her mother who was in a heavy cloak that swept the snowy ground. They left the compound and took a right. I put my phone in my pocket and followed them, keeping a safe distance behind them.They walked fo
Chapter 173April's POVI was up early in the morning. My eyes stung, and my teeth clattered. I realised that the bedclothes had fallen off me and had landed on the floor. Azura was curled tightly on the floor's covers and purring in satisfaction. I looked outside the window and saw that fresh snow was falling. It looked like a wonderland. I only wondered how long it would remain that way once Conrad became the king.I still couldn't believe that he was being crowned in two days. So much was happening in my head that I couldn't keep track of it.I heard a soft knock at my door but was too dizzy to answer. I heard the door click, and someone walked in.I heard heavy boots thudding towards me, and when I looked up, my blood ran cold. "Conrad?!"Before I could breathe a word, he grabbed me by my neck and slammed me onto the bed."C... Conrad... I...I can't breathe."His eyes were a furious electric blue, and his teeth were gritted in anger as he stared down at me."You! This is all you
Dorian's POVI woke up alone in my room to a bitter cold. I looked out my window and saw snow falling freshly and blanketing the pack's ground in a graceful white covering.I spent the night alone, as April had to go and prepare for today's funeral and pick out a dress. I had a wonderful time with her yesterday. My heart fluttered each time I remembered the kisses I stole and how she giggled. I never thought that I could be this happy.I sat up and finally had time to think about the fight alone. There was so much that had happened that I hadn't been able to process in April's presence, like the fact that Geras' blood tasted and smelled a bit like Conrad's and how my injuries were able to heal so fast and even bring me back from the dead because I was almost sure that I had kicked the bucket.I spent unproductive minutes trying to dissect it all, and soon, I finally gave up. I was just happy that this was over. I owed it to my birth father. He would have wanted me to keep the pack saf
April's POVI had been by Dorian's side all day, insisting that he lay in bed. I was happy that no one had bothered us. He watched me as I dashed around the room, looking for things to make him more comfortable.He had told me that he was okay, but I could not fully believe him. He has healed up too fast for any normal wolf. What if something in his body wasn't attached properly? What if he wasn't fully healed?I had gotten a cold towel to dab his forehead in case he got a headache, but he stopped me, grabbed me, and pulled me into bed with him."Dorian, stop playing around. You need to rest."He pinned me to the bed, and I found myself looking up at his piercing green eyes."Apri, you have been doting on me since the fight yesterday. I told that I'm alright."He growled softly in my ear and kissed my earlobe softly.I groaned softly at the feel of his soft lip. They trailed down my neck to my cheeks and finally rested on my lips.He kissed me deeply and wrapped his arms around me. I