April's POV "How on earth are we going to find Lady Vivian," asked Lucy. "It's not like you can just demand an audience with the King and tell him that you need to see his lady." At that instant, an idea popped into my head. I think I could actually do that. "I have an idea. I can ask Conrad to help me set up a meeting with Lady Vivian. I can tell him that I want to ask her a few important questions. I am sure that he can set it up for me." Lucy looked at me sceptically, and I continued to try my best to convince her. "Lucy, this is our only chance at getting close to Lady Vivian. The resemblance between her and Stacie is way too much to be just a coincidence. We need to know if she is Stacie or not..." Knock! Knock! There was a frantic knock at my door, and I had to pause my discussion with Lucy and rush to open it. A maid stood there, and she seemed to be in a rush. "Miss April. I am sorry to bother you, but Prince Conrad requires your presence urgently." I looked at Lucy;
April's POV "Are you sure that you are going to come back? Why are you choosing to leave now?" Conrad looked worried, and I tried to find a good explanation to give him. "I promise to come back as soon as I can. I have a few things that require my attention to sort out at home." I needed to get home and get pictures of Stacie. My talk with Lady Vivian had convinced me enough that she was Stacie. However, she seemed different and distant. I had concluded that something had happened to her during the accident, and she had forgotten who she was. If I could find a way to help her remember, then I could get her to come home, and Dorian would see that she was still alive. I couldn't help but picture Dorian's face when I told him that Stacie was alive and well. Perhaps I would have the Dorian that I always knew back. The Dorian that I loved more than any person in this world. Conrad sighed and finally gave in to my request. "Alright. Since it means that much to you, I will have a c
April's POVI ran fearfully towards the pack and saw a cardboard box lying on the ground. If there really was something wrong, I didn't want Azura to get caught in the middle of it all.I placed her gently in the box, and she looked at me curiously with her azure eyes."Azura, I need you to stay here. Don't leave under any circumstances. Do you understand?""Meow.""I guess I'll take that as an 'okay'."I stroked her one last time and ran toward the pack.As my legs carried me in, I saw more casualties lying on the floor. Some were dead, and some were seriously injured, bleeding profusely and battling with lost limbs, deep cuts and gaping holes. What on earth could have happened?Blood soaked the ground and made a trail into the pack, and that was where I saw the worst of it.Buildings were on fire, and people were struggling to put them out while others were attending to the injured that littered the ground. "He is losing too much blood. We have to lift him gently. One, two, three,
April's POV I raised my head and saw Mr. Richard's eyes wide open, staring at me, his lips curled in a little smile. "Mr. Richard? You are awake? Just stay with me. Hang in there. Jacob went to get help." He tried to get up, but I pushed him back gently to the ground. “April, what are you doing here? I thought Jacob said that you had travelled. It's not safe here. You should get to somewhere safe. The rogue wolves are attacking and…” He tried to get up again, but I urged him to lie back down. He should be stressing himself. "No. You should really rest. You were terribly injured and bleeding terribly. Please stay still. Jacob is on his way with help.” He lay back down, and I held his hand and comforted him softly. I was still stunned that he was alive. I had felt his heart stop, felt his breathing cease, and now, he was miraculously alive. "April, are you sure that I'm hurt? I feel fine." "Just calm down. Jacob will soon be here. You have probably lost some sensation in your
Dorian's POV She was ridden with fear. The shock in her eyes was a pleasant sight and probably the one good thing that had happened in the last twenty-four hours. A sight that I wished I could take a picture of and frame forever. I had dreamt about it for so long since the day she left. She had told me that she wasn't coming back, but I knew that eventually, she would run back here, and she would come right back to me. But then again, I wondered why she even returned, especially now that the pack was under attack. Did she know something about it? Was she plotting against the pack with Conrad? If he couldn't be trusted, then neither could she. Her little act of bravery over the phone when she told me that she wasn't coming back was just a guise, a bluff to hide how much she feared me and had every right to be. I played lightly with her locks and spoke to her. "You see, April, you are mine. You broke nothing. I own you. I own your body, your soul and your mind. You thought tha
April's POV He continued to hug me, and then his lips travelled down to my ear. "Now, I can continue to avenge my sister's death." Dorian finally let go of me, and he walked away. My feet were still rooted to the ground, and I watched him leave. Stacie wasn't dead. I knew that she was alive, and all I needed was evidence to prove it. Or a way to make them meet. My lips curled upwards as I imagined the scene. If my lead was right and Lady Vivian was actually Stacie, then I couldn't wait to prove to Dorian that she was alive and that my dad and I had nothing to do with her disappearance or death, and it was really just an accident. I managed to gain my composure, and I left where I stood and decided to help and save as many casualties as I could. I wouldn't stop helping people because of Dorian and his stupid threats. I ran off, and soon, I found Mr Richard and his wife attending to some children who had been separated from their mother in the chaos. "April, we have been loo
Chapter 72 April's POV I cradled Azura in my arms and walked back home. There were still traces of soot in the air, and I realised that Azura's white fur had been tainted a slight black from all the smoke and soot. I made a mental note to shower her once I got home. She really needed one. It didn't take long, and soon, I was right at my doorstep. I peeked through the window and saw that the house was quiet, and it seemed quite empty. I smiled lightly to myself. This was perfect. I could grab all the pictures that I needed without having to worry that someone would see me. I pushed the door open and went inside. I walked quietly and tried not to let the floorboards creak under my footsteps. I headed upstairs, and soon, the sound of voices became more apparent. I was drawn by curiosity and inched closer and closer to the source of the voices. It didn't take long for me to make out Susan and Dorian's voices, and they seemed to be in a heated argument. I became even more intrigued
Dorian's POV I dragged her into the room and watched her writhe in pain. I enjoyed the way she squirmed and groaned in pain. My intrusive thoughts wanted me to yank her hair so hard that her scalp would bleed, but I managed to suppress them.I was going to make her feel pain soon enough, and I was going to make sure that I relished every moment of it.She tried her best to pry my hands off my hair, but my grip was firm and tight.“Dorian, let go of me! You are hurting me!"I scoffed."Hurting you? Am I now? Isn't Karma a bitch. April, the people you hurt are much more important than the hairs on your scalp. You deserve this pain. Don't forget it.”Her cries of pain were nothing to me, and I pulled her head even harder and enjoyed the way her eyes teared up and her screams for me to let her go. “I know that you need a villain just so that you can pretend to play the hero, but I am not the villain you are looking for. In fact, you are your own villain. Let me go!"I chuckled lightly; I
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