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
Dorian's POV "When did this happen? How could..."I was about to spring at Jacob for daring to mock me, but Ivar stood between the both of us, staring both of us down angrily, his eyes seemingly telling us that we couldn't keep away from each other's throats for even a few minutes."Can't you both calm down? I should allow you two to tear each other to bits. We have more important matters in our hands, and you two are squabbling over something like this."I broke free from Ivar's grasp and shoved him away from me."Tell me what he said it isn't true!?! Tell me that April hasn't become someone else's bride!"My voice boomed and filled the room. I had forgotten that I had been in bed for a while as this surge of energy and power, fueled by anger, ravaged my body."April isn't married. Calm down."I turned to glare at Jacob for his deceit, but he still had a smug look on his face."Then what is he trying to imply?"I pointed to Jacob and realised that his smug look had vanished. He star
April's POV I headed home, weary and confused. My head was spinning with thoughts, and it felt like everything around me was simply a fragment of my imagination. How could life suddenly be so wrong for me? Nothing was as it seemed anymore, and it felt like my very existence had been built on a lie that was starting to waver.Nothing was going to plan anymore. It felt like life was changing so rapidly and it had cruelly left me behind.Conrad's words came to my head again, playing endlessly like a stereo on repeat. When did I become so vital to him? Why did he want to have me at all costs? When we first met, he wasn't like this. What could I have possibly done to make him change towards me so quickly? Why did it even have to be me?My head began to ache as the questions flooded my memory. I tried to stop them but it was no use. The more I fought to keep them at bay, the more they forced themselves into my mind.I had always thought Conrad to be soft-spoken and kind, but it seemed that
Dorian’s POV "We really don't know what Conrad is doing here. I asked April to keep the information of your whereabouts secret from anyone since we had no idea what had happened to you. It was evident that someone wanted you dead, but we weren't sure who it was."I gave a slight nod. I'm glad they did. The last thing I wanted was for Conrad to know my whereabouts, not after what he had done to me.I looked at Ivar and Jacob solemnly, and they waited patiently for me to give a reply.I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. Where was I even going to start?"When I went to the Royal City, I went into the Royal Palace and was looking for Conrad. While I had dropped guard, I was attacked from behind. By the time I woke up, I was in a dark prison, and Conrad came to see me. That bastard revealed that he was the one that had ordered my capture and that he wanted me dead."Ivar looked at me with shock, and Jacob was simply silent, but his dark eyes revealed that he had much more on his min
April's POV My body began to tremble, and my mind read the message over and over again."Don’t think I don’t know what you are doing, slut! Conrad doesn’t belong to you."The mystery of it all skyrocketed my blood pressure. Every atom of exhaustion eluded me, replaced by fear and terror.I immediately jumped out of bed and dashed to the window. I closed it and pulled the curtains over the glass, darkening my room.My knees wobbled, and my breathing was erratic. I was being watched. Someone was noting my every move.I picked up the phone again. There had to be some way to trace the message's sender. They had to be code or something. I stared at the message again, and the dreaded wires imprinted themselves deeper into my mind.Panic began to settle in, and my whole world was torn to shreds. I sat on my bed and tried to gain my composure.Slut? I wasn't a slut. I wanted nothing to do with Conrad. He was simply a friend. Sure, he had proposed to me, but I didn't want to marry him.In my
April's POVI looked at Ivar, worried."April, it's important. I really want us to talk."I took a deep breath, opened the door a little wider, and let them inside. They thanked me and went into the living room.Before I closed the door, I looked around and made sure that no one was watching us. Despite everything, I still felt jumpy from the text. I was worried that someone was watching me. Now, I was scared to even look at my phone. Maybe the stalker had seen..."April?"I was saved from drowning in my thoughts by Ivar, and he looked at me with scepticism."Are you sure that you are doing okay? You seem a little off."I gave a little smile and then closed the door."I'm fine. I'm just a little tired. That's all."I went into the living room, sat on the sofa, and waited for them to tell me the news. Ivar didn't speak immediately. Instead, he glanced at Jacob and looked back at him.My heart began to pound in my chest. What was going on?"April, we don't know what kind of ties you ha
Dorian’s POVI paced anxiously around the living room. Eric had called and said that April had gone home. Ivar and Jacob had left to go and talk to her, and I was alone in the house.I instructed Eric to give me an update on where Conrad was, and all I was waiting for was his call. I could hear the surprise in his voice when I called him, but I told him that I would spare him the details of my whereabouts, and he immediately obliged.Suddenly, my phone buzzed in my pocket, and I hurriedly grabbed it and put it in my ear."Alpha, Conrad is staying at an inn on the park's East side.""Good. Can you tell what he's doing?" "No. But I doubt he'll be leaving anytime soon."I smiled to myself and thanked Eric for the information, but the line went dead. Conrad was vulnerable; from what I was told, he had only gone with one of his aides. He was completely unprotected; this was my time to strike. I called Ivar and the line Conner almost immediately."Dorian, what's...""Meet me at the inn o
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