April's POV I looked at Ivar in a mixture of shock and worry. I tried to get him to talk, but he dismissed me and told me hurriedly to get into his car.“There is too much to say. We can't talk here, April. I think it's best to go to your house and have this discussion.”I paused and looked at him with my eyes widened at his suggestion.“What? What is it? Why are you looking at me like that?”I reeled myself in and pulled myself together. I remembered how Susan glared at me when I asked her where Dorian was. If she wasn't concerned about his whereabouts, then our place was definitely not where we could have a discussion about Dorian.“I am sorry, but I don't think my house is the best place for that discussion. I have a feeling that Susan won't like it.”Ivar looked at me in confusion.“It's difficult to explain, but just take my word for it. I think we should have the discussion at your place.”I prayed silently to the Goddess to make Ivar not push the topic further. And luckily for
Conrad’s POVI asked Jonas to chain Dorian with new shackles, and I watched with resentment.To think that he dared attack me. He must have really thought that he could take me on. Fortunately, I never went anywhere unprepared. Once Jonas had secured the chains, we left the room and headed quietly back to my office. As soon as I got inside, I slammed the door with fury and glared at Jonas, watching him look at me and cringe, his knees getting weaker and trembling under the weight of his body. I paced around angrily, and I could feel Jonas’ eyes all over me.No, no. What I saw was probably a hoax. It couldn't be true. There was no way that it was possible.Suddenly, Jonas interrupted my brooding. His shaky voice pulled me out of my thoughts."My Prince, w... what happened in there?"I glared at him. His question made it known to me that he knew exactly what was bothering me. I didn't answer him and simply turned away, looking into the void in my mind with anger.“Close the doors an
April's POVI woke up the next morning to my phone beeping endlessly. I yawned, stretched my fingers across to the bedside table, and picked up my phone.Who could be trying to contact me this early?I immediately thought that maybe it was Dorian who was texting me, and with enthusiasm and anticipation, I looked at the screen. I was a little saddened to see Lucy's name scrolled at the top. I immediately called her back. “Morning, April; I am glad that you are awake. I was suddenly beginning to worry that maybe you had gone missing, too.”I smiled and shook my head slowly. “Good morning, Lucy. I am so sorry. I was so tired yesterday and didn't hear my phone ring earlier. That's why I couldn't return your calls immediately.”"It's all right, said Lucy. I have always known you to be a long sleeper. I don't know if you've opened your email yet, but I sent you the time stamps for when Dorian entered the pack. I think you should look through them, and maybe you will find something.”I wa
April's POV As I watched the attackers retreat, relief rushed through me. But I still didn't understand what had happened. Why were they running away? I looked around at the people around me, who were all breathing erratically, panting from the run.“Are you sure there was an attack?” asked a lady, standing to her feet and glaring at a young man in a blue shirt. She was furious and walking menacingly towards him, evidently about to rip his head off.Soon, all eyes were on him, and I saw the nervousness in his eyes. They were wide, and his skin looked a ghostly pale. It was safe to assume that he was the one who raised the alarm and that everyone was angry with him for it. It didn't take long for everyone to join in soon and accuse him of raising the false alarm. I watched him as he backed away fearfully, looking at the angry mob in front of him, desperate to lynch him for interrupting their peaceful day. “Everyone needs to calm down,” I said loud enough for everyone to hear.Sile
April's POV“Oh, I can see that you are a little surprised. Did you think that I wouldn't find out? Let me shock you even further, April. I know everything, read everything, and saw everything you did to her. You pushed her to the point of depression!”My anger melted away slowly and was replaced by fear and anxiety. What was going on? How did she know about the diary, and did I do the things Stacie wrote about me?Dorian had shown it to me before, but I couldn't remember any of these instances, and now Paige claims to have witnessed every single one of them. Did I lose my memory? How come I couldn't remember something that everyone else remembered? What was wrong with me?“You thought you had everyone fooled, but I can see through your facade of innocence. I don't even know why Dorian has been protecting you for so long, but trust me, once he gets tired of it, I will make your crimes known to everybody, and they will all know what you did to your sister, what you did to your own fami
Dorian's POVI woke up and looked around. There was a slight light coming from a candle that was left in the room.Finally! I could see. I looked around and saw that I was alone. My side hurt, and I remembered that Conrad had shot me with a tranquiliser.That coward! Why couldn't he fight like a man?! It was a shame that he just ran off at any slight confrontation. He was not fit to be a prince.I soon heard a slight noise, and when I turned my head, I noticed a small flap in the door. It moved slightly, and soon, someone pushed a tray of cold food into my cell."Here is your meal, prisoner. I don't think captives like you deserve a hot meal."The person walked away, and I stared at the food on the ground. It was out of reach, and I was again chained to my chair.I ignored it and looked around the room. The air was damp and cold. It meant I was far from the warm light of day and fresh air. My best guess was that I was underground.I looked at the feeble chains and broke them off with
April's POVI woke up the next day, and I looked at my phone. My screen was still blank; there were still no calls or texts from Dorian. I took a deep breath and decided to check Dorian's room again, but it was still empty, and his bed was still icy cold.He hadn't come back yesterday, either. I was trying my best not to worry, but it became harder every second.He had to be back by today. At least by evening, even if he had to make stops on the way.I didn't have anything to do, so I decided to dress for school. I wanted to stay home and wait for Dorian; the previous day's attack made it unsafe to go out.I weighed my options and desperately wanted to stay home. I wanted to check Susan's room for Stacie's pictures, but it occurred to me that she wasn't going to leave until evening. There was no way I would put up looking at her sour face all day.I sighed in defeat; school it was.I got ready and headed downstairs. As soon as I reached the living room, I was pleasantly surprised t
Chapter 96Dorian's POV I heard a slight creaking noise, and I turned my head to see the flap on the door being opened once again. A plate of food was pushed in through the little gap. The gap was closed almost immediately, cutting off a tiny light that seeped through it every time it was opened.I looked at the food disdainfully and turned my head away. I couldn't eat it; what if it was poisoned? I couldn't just eat anything that was offered to me, especially now that Conrad was after my head. I continued to resist the urge to eat, and soon, I started feeling sharp pains in my abdomen that felt like miniature needles being stuck inside my stomach every time I would protest against the food.I gripped my stomach in pain and fell to the ground weakly, groaning in my discomfort and trying to pull myself together.I still needed to escape, but at this point, if I escaped with an empty stomach, I doubted that I would go far without Conrad and his men finding me.I turned my head around
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