April’s POVI looked at him horrified. I didn't believe him. I didn't trust him. He could take Dorian away and still kill him. I had to act fast."I agreed to be with you if you spared my stepbrother's life. I need to be seeing him so that I can be sure that you will keep your end of the bargain."I watched his eyebrow rise in suspicion."Are you trying to say that you don't trust me?"I bit my tongue and my brain thought I was lightning speed."I do trust you but I would prefer my brother to be close to me. I want to be able to see him and talk to him. If there is any way that I am going to able to convince him to apologize to you, then I need to be able to see him."He looked at me for a while and then gave a deep sigh."You are right. I will ask for the vehicle to meet me at the villa. That will make you happier, won't it, my queen?"He stroked my cheek again and a shiver ran down my spine. His touches were not pleasurable and filled me with disgust. I just wanted this nightmare to
April’s POV"Stacie!"Dorian's exclamation made me jolt in fright. I was stunned by how shocked he looked. His face was pale as if he had just seen a ghost."Stacie, is that you?"He asked her again, but she simply looked at him with a blank stare and turned back to Conrad.I felt my heart skip beats. I had left the Royal City to my pack, hoping to get pictures and try to convince Lady Vivian that she was Stacie.I had doubted before, but the resemblance was too glaring, and it was a perfect match, except that she was a little older. It gave me hope that I was on the right track and that the pictures would actually help. But now, I was starting to doubt my own judgment. I saw the way she looked at Dorian as if she hadn't ever seen him before in her entire life. It was the same expression that she had given me when I met her for the first time. Maybe I was wrong. Maybe it was just a coincidence that she has such a strong resemblance to Stacie. It wasn't abnormal to see unreal people wh
Conrad’s POV"Fuck! Fuck that damned woman!"I smashed my fist into the table, and the wood gave way, and all I was left with was a pile of timber."Your Highness. I believe that you should really..."I grabbed a chair and flung it halfway across the room, nearly taking Jonas' head off with it."How dare she?! How dare she just waltz into my villa and think that she can interfere with my plans! Damn her!" I grabbed a heavy book from my desk and flung it at Pierre again. He ducked and immediately decided to get out of my line of trajectory.I couldn't explain how much I loathed that woman. Ever since my father took her as his concubine, she had been upstaging everyone. I understand that she was pretty and my father had particularly liked her. I saw the way she talked to people. She placed herself on the pedestal of a queen. That shameless bitch!I grabbed the curtains and sunk my claws into them. I ripped the expensive fabric, and it fell to the ground in shreds.I didn't care about
Chapter 140April’s POVI dashed to my room and saw Lucy sitting on my bed with a smile on her face. She seemed happy to see me."Hey! I thought I saw you arrive. Welcome."However, I was silent. My mind was blurry and unfocused, and I watched her with a blank stare. Her smile quickly dissolved and was replaced by concern. "Why the long face? What's wrong?" I set Azura on the floor, and it felt as if a switch had been flipped in my brain. I began to unravel, and panic consumed me. I watched them take Dorian away. What if something happened to him? What if he was taken to be killed, and Conrad wasn't going to hold up his end of the deal? Was that Stacie that I had seen? Dorian had recognised her at a glance. Maybe it was..."April?–"I felt a gentle hand touch me, and when I looked up, I saw Lucy holding my hand and looking at me with worry."–are you alright? You are acting weird."She didn't wait for my answer and led me to the bed. I sat down and tried to gather my thoughts, but
April’s POVBrrrrrr! Brrrrrr! Brrrrrr! I groaned and threw my pillow over my head. Who on earth was calling me so early in the morning?Brrrrrr! Brrrrr! Brrrrr!"Arrgghh! Damn it!"I sat up and grabbed my phone. The screen was blurry, and I rubbed my eyes a little so that I could see what was on it."Three missed calls from Dorian?!" My eyes flung open, and I felt the drowsiness disappear instantly.When did Dorian call me? How did he call me?He was captured. How come he had access to his phone?I was still stunned at the calls and a message came through from him."Meet us at Lady Vivian's villa in the garden. We need to talk." I reread the message many times. Where was Lady Vivian's villa, anyway? And who was 'us'? Who was he with?I wasted no time and got dressed. I was surprised that all the noise and commotion didn't wake Lucy up. She was sound asleep, and so was Azura, who was on her lap and filled heartily from last night. I threw on my hoodie and a pair of shorts and tip-t
Dorian’s POVI had barely been able to sleep. What Ivar had said about Stacie had kept up the entire night. Was I really that unperceptive? Why couldn't I bring myself to believe that Stacie was alive?I had also received a letter from Conrad in the evening and it was in my hand as I lay on the bed, swimming in thoughts till the early hours of the morning.To Dorian, Due to recent events, you have been requested to appear in court before the King and Alpha of the Royal City.We warn that you acknowledge this invitation for your own good. Failure to do so will result in the multiplication of your atrocities against the Empire and against the. Royal Family, specifically towards the Crowned Prince, Prince Conrad.Long live the King!Written by the Royal Palace Secretary. I couldn't count the number of times I scoffed after reading it. Conrad was more cowardly than I thought. He knew that this problem was between us, yet he was too scared to face me and had to hide behind bureaucracy to
Chapter 143Conrad’s POVI enjoyed the disarray in the courtroom. I was stirring up the trouble that I wanted. I turned to my father, hoping to see the same disdain but he seemed calm. Calmer than I had ever seen him before. Was he thinking about what to do to Dorian? Why did he seem so unbothered? What was wrong?I was starting to get impatient but I tried my best not to show it. Maybe my father needed more time to decide what to do with him.The chaos in the courtroom stopped and all eyes were on the king. We were all waiting for his reply but he still said nothing."Father, if you need more time to make a decision, I can ask Dorian to leave and he can come back later when you are ready."I held my breath waiting for his reply but he didn't say anything. He simply glared at me and waved me off with his hand.He turned his attention back to Dorian and I felt rage build inside of me. What was the meaning of this?The king signaled his aide to come and whispered something to him. My ea
Chapter 144Dorian’s POVI was as confused as ever as I was led out of the courtroom and taken to a room in the Royal Palace.I understood that Conrad wanted to kill me but instead, I was having the red carpet rolled out for me like I was an important dignitary who had come to see the King on important business. It made me even more worried and my senses were at their peak. I didn't trust Conrad and I was definitely not going to fall for this faux sense of security.I finally reached the room that I was assigned and the servant, who had taken me there, produced a key from his pocket and handed it to me."If you need anything, Mr. Dorian, there will be a servant waiting at your door to attend to your every request. Do make yourself comfortable and enjoy the King's generosity."The servant left and I unlocked the door to my room cautiously. For all I knew, there could be a trap waiting for me inside.I opened the door slowly and poked my head in just a bit. It looked like a normal room
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