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
April’s POV Today was the day. It had been exactly one month since Papa died, yet I still couldn’t believe that he was no longer here or that a whole month had passed already. Until last month, my father, the pack’s Alpha, seemed untouchable, but now…I sighed again, and another tear rolled down. Why did he have to leave? Dad’s death not only broke me but shattered our entire family. I got up, headed to my wardrobe, picked out some lazy clothes, and went downstairs for a glass of water.The atmosphere all over the house was solemn; the whole place was quiet. I saw Dorian sitting quietly when I got to the living room. My stepbrother Dorian and his mother were the only family I had left. Although, I wasn’t certain that I still had him. Dad’s death had changed him more than anyone. It was like he had become another person entirely.I walked gently, unwilling to attract his attention. Unfortunately, the moment I crept up behind him, he raised his head, and his eyes narrowed as they settle
April’s POV I scrambled to my feet and rushed towards him, noting the smug, hateful grin on his face. I scrambled to my feet and rushed towards him, noting the smug, hateful grin on his face.“You seem a little surprised, April. Why the face?” He chuckled wickedly and approached me. In seconds, he grabbed my face roughly.“I meant what I said. I want you to be there. You are going to watch me ascend to the Alpha of this pack. And guess what you are going to do?” He pinched my chin harder, and fresh tears filled my eyes.“You are going to do nothing. Absolutely nothing.” He let go of me, and I nearly lost my footing. I stared daggers at him, tears brimming in my eyes. He was out of his mind.“You can’t do that! You can’t disregard Papa this way,” I managed to say. It was too soon. It had only been a month, and he was already planning a festive occasion?I struggled to gather my words, “The Empire demands that at least three months must pass before naming a new Alpha…”Dorian sneered a
April’s POV Last night, after everyone had retired for the night, I stubbornly returned to my room. However, Dorian had changed all the locks, sealing off everything except the maid’s room next to the kitchen. I held onto the hope that things would improve. Dorian would overcome his grief, and he’d remember that I was his little princess, right? Shaking my head to shake off the uncertainty, I headed into the shower, aware that it was a school day. With things already difficult, the last thing I needed was a bad day at school.Unlike my usual shower, all I could manage here was a simple wash. It didn’t take long for me to finish up. After dressing, I made my way downstairs for breakfast.Entering the dining room, I halted at the sight of Dorian at the table with Susan, my stepmother. Dorian’s gaze met mine, and he promptly stood up, knocking his chair backwards.“You made me lose my appetite,” he spat before storming out of the room. Susan’s eyes shifted to me, giving me a curt nod.
“Let go of me! Let me...”Before I could utter another word, a searing slap landed across my cheek, sending me sprawling to the ground. Paige and the other girls forcefully dragged me into the restroom and locked the door.Struggling to my feet, I attempted to defend myself, but an unexpected punch struck my stomach, sending me reeling in pain before I crumpled back to the ground. It became evident that facing all of them in a physical confrontation was futile; my only option was to escape.“And where do you think you’re going?” Paige sneered, yanking me by my hair. Almost simultaneously, someone else restrained my hands while the others unleashed a barrage of punches on my stomach and chest. Though I screamed in agony, my pleas went unheard, and no savior appeared.Alone and defenseless, I crumpled weakly to the ground. Soon, a chilling silence settled, and I succumbed to the encroaching darkness.****“Dorian!” I called out, struggling to keep pace with his longer strides. He enjoyed
Dorian’s POVI walked away from April. It had been 3 years since we declared Stacie dead, and I had been repeating the word ‘vengeance’ every day since the day they put her empty coffin in the ground.Yes, empty. Her coffin was empty. When they dug the car wreckage from the accident three years ago, they didn’t find my sister. We had hoped that, somehow, she would show up. Maybe someone had saved her after April’s father fainted. Yet, after waiting for three years, there was nothing. It was like she had disappeared into thin air. I balled my fist angrily.Every day, the thought that he had escaped the accident with only a concussion and ‘foggy memories’ made me feel even worse than ever. Zephyr Grey killed my sister. I was sure of it. The bastard must have faked that accident to cook up that useless story of having foggy memories.Three years later, he had gotten his karma. But his death had been peaceful. So I was going to rain my vengeance on his only family left: April.It’s been th
April’s POV The next day, I woke up miserable. It was my birthday, and there was nothing to be happy about. My soul was shattered, and all I saw around me was scorn and hate. The whole morning, I dodged and tried to stay out of sight. Dorian was out, and I sneaked out of the house to get to school. The breeze was cool, but I felt unusually hot for some reason. I looked at my skin, and it began to redden. I was getting flushed. Pulling out my phone, I examined my face; my cheeks were a terrible blotchy color. Luckily, I had a hoodie on, and I pulled it over my head to hide my face and the bruises from the day before. The last thing I needed was all those eyes staring at me. Walking to school with my burning skin, I tried to stay out of sight. It was challenging, and I felt paper balls hit the back of my head. I could still hear the whispers of those hateful people. My skin burned even hotter, and it was unbearable. I couldn’t keep my hoodie up in class. I had to get to the nurse’
My head throbbed as I struggled to sit up. Instead of my ‘new’ room, I was in Dorian’s room. Even though the design had changed since the last time I was here, I could still tell at a glance. My attention was pulled by the sound of the door and my face lit up as Dorian entered the room. In my darkest moment, he ended up saving me. “Dorian, thank you for...” I started but stopped as he raised his hands up. “You have the Alpha’s blood in you, yet you are even weaker than the people you should lead. Do you still dare to argue that your father was weak?” he asked with a blank face that was devoid of any emotion. I struggled to find the right words to reply. While Papa was not the strongest Alpha or anything, he was certainly not weak. Somehow, Dorian seemed to hold… A sweet and alluring scent pushed through my nostrils and I felt every part of my body tense from it. It tinged my nostrils, and I felt a powerful tug towards Dorian! My eyes widened in shock and I got up from the be
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