Dorian's POV I was in my room, dejected and miserable. It had fallen apart so fast. I had just found out my true parents. I couldn't tell if I was happy, sad or confused.All this time, my father had just been out of reach, but that witch, Susan, had stolen the truth about him from me. Now, he was dead. Dead and gone like he was never meant to exist in this world.I had gotten the news in the afternoon, just a few hours after our talk. A servant had rushed to tell me. The alarm was raised by one of his concubines. She was with him, and he simply dropped dead on her lap. As soon as I heard the news, I snapped. I felt the chords holding me together unravel and crash to the bottom.I had only just gotten to know him. I never got to spend time with him. I had so much I wanted to ask him. I wanted to know more about my mother and have a picture of her.Now, it had all slipped through my finger like desert sand.I locked myself in my room, and silent tears flowed freely down my face. When
Chapter 161April's POVHe stepped away from me and looked at me with surprise and fearful anticipation. I could almost hear his heart beating at a fearful pace. I licked my lower lip and his taste lingered on my tongue. Why did I push him away? Why did I ask him to stop? Was I repulsed by him?My heart was pounding harder as I continued to stare at him and assess my own thoughts. He had hurt me and now he was kissing me. He had made my life a misery and did he just think that he could kiss his way into my forgiveness?I wanted to be angry at him for thinking that I could just take him back after everything, but I couldn't. My heart was soft and all I could feel was pain every time I tried to push him out of my thoughts."April...""Dorian, I... I need to tell you something. It's about the diary."I felt the atmosphere in the room change. I felt his worry from where he stood and I began to doubt if this was the best time to bring this up. He had just told me that the King was his fa
Conrad's POV"Move! Get out of my way!"I can barrelling down the hallway. My eyebrow was furrowed, my breathing frantic and my eyes wide. I hurried to my room in my villa and closed the door behind me.I was trembling and shaking. In my hands, I held a document and I was terrified to open it and read it again. I paced around the room. What had I done? Why did I do it? How long has this been going on?My encounter with Susan had changed my perception of everything. I thought that I was the mastermind but it seemed that she was the one pulling the strings all along.I felt my mind unravelling and my fears were laid bare before me. I couldn't believe it. I couldn't believe that I was the son of a mere maid. I had Royal blood flowing in my veins but my mother was a handmaid and my father didn't love her enough to keep her around.My father had always been there for me since I was little. He was the only family that I had and now, I could feel the weight of my decision on me.I looked at
April's POVI was with Dorian all night. I couldn't bear to leave him alone. He held me close as he slept, and I stroked his hair gently. It was morning, and the sun had yet to rise. Hus stirring in bed had woken me up, and I couldn't go back to sleep. I stole glances at his peaceful face as he slept, and my mind was in overdrive. I felt my heart being drawn towards him, but I could feel myself resisting.Lyra had been going crazy all night, but I was able to suppress her and keep her under control. She wanted to be with Dorian, her mate, but I was scared. I was scared of being broken. I was scared of being hurt all over again by him.He took a deep breath, and it fanned my face gently. I looked at his sleeping face and couldn't help but stroke his cheek. He was in pain; he was hurt that his real father had just died. He had been sobbing quietly into my chest before he slept off, but now, he looked tranquil. His face was relaxed. He was at peace, even if it was only for a little whil
April's POV10 am came so fast. It was just a few minutes again that Dorian and I were lying in bed. I watched him as he got dressed for the meeting.It had been King since I saw him without a shirt on. My eyes feasted on his muscular torso, and he pulled his trousers on. He stood in the mirror, and I was graced by a view of his front and back.As he bent over to pull the trousers up, the muscles in his back tensed up. I felt hot and sweaty as I watched him. I gripped my thigh to dissipate my tension, but I only ended up hurting myself from digging my fingernails in too deep.In the mirror, I admired his chest and abs. Every muscle stood out and made him look like a god, an Adonis.One could imagine my disappointment once it was time for him to put his shirt on."Wait!"The words exploded from my mouth, and it was too late to put my hands over my mouth.Dorian turned around and looked at me curiously. The atmosphere in the room could have been more relaxed. I felt myself crumbling und
=Conrad's POVI licked my lips in satisfaction. This was perfect. Everything was going according to plan. I watched as Dorian continued to glare at me. He had no idea what I had in store for him."Well, without anything else to say, I propose closing this Court session."As my voice boomed across the room, everyone murmured in anxiety and began to troop out.I locked eyes with April, and she gave me an acid glare.I glared back at her, but my lips were pulled into a smile. I still remember the little stunt she tried pulling on me the day I asked her to have lunch with me. I didn't care what connection or relationship she had with Dorian. I wasn't going to lose her to him. Sister or not, April was mine, and I was determined to make her my bride.I hesitated to leave the courtroom and called Jonas beside me."Go and set up the meeting immediately. Tell him that I will be seeing him shortly."I saw Dorian standing at the doorway, waiting for me. His eyes were narrowed angrily, beckoning
Dorian's POV"I can't believe you accepted! I can't believe you agreed to fight another pack for the King! When were you going to tell any of us this?! Were you even planning to?!"I stood up and listened to how angry April was concerning the fact that I had accepted to fight for my father. She had been ranting ever since we got back to the room.I watched her hurl her anger at me and as she did, her eyes became red and moist. She was going to cry any minute now."How could you? What is your problem? Are you even listening to me?!""April!"I snapped back at her and she fell silent almost instantly. I stared at her and could feel the pain in her heart. She was yelling at me because she cared. She didn't want me to get hurt.For a few minutes, I didn't say anything. I didn't even know what to say. My silence drew out her tears and they flowed freely down her face."Fine! You can do this on your own! I don't even care anymore!–""April.""–I knew you were just a jerk. You don't give a f
April's POVI stood outside his door crying and banging on it with all my might. He couldn't go. I couldn't let him fight Conrad. He didn't know what he was doing."Dorian! Open the door!"I knocked frantically but the door didn't budge. He had locked me out. He was going to walk into his own grave and he didn't even care about how I felt.My tears flowed less and were replaced with a feeling of anger and resentment. I hated him. I hated what he was doing.He knew that Conrad was trying to get him out of the way but he chose to ignore everything that he had and walk into his trap. If he died, who was going to protect the pack?I stopped knocking and an idea popped into my head.Ivar! I should have thought about it before! He can get through to Dorian. He listens to him.I dried my eyes and stared at the door one more time, hoping that Dorian would open it but it stayed firmly shut."I'm not going to let you do this, Dorian. You are not thinking straight."I ran out of the palace and d
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