Octavia's POVAfter another aggressive training session with Koda's warriors, I was exhausted. Fighting helped my mind free itself of my crumbling family and nonexistent love life. I promised to avenge them all and my plan to do that came faster than I thought it would."Hello, mate," Lex from the Kingdom of Tirado said interrupting my high. "Alpha," I bowed ignoring his comment. "Aww, you wound me. Aren't you at least a little happy to see me?" he chuckled coming closer to me. "Alpha Lexington, every time you come to visit me here have I ever shown interest? Let's not fool ourselves," I said walking in the opposite direction. "Well, my future mistress, Taysia thinks I should give up on whatever this dance we are doing is," he smirked. "I cannot believe I am saying this but I agree with the bimbo," I replied. "Why do you wish to defy and deny me?" he angrily growled pinning me down on the side of the castle. "Because you are a monster! I will not give you an heir nor will I lay with y
McKenna's POVFlashback to when McKenna was first captured...I lost count of how long I had been here. My spirit wasn't broken no matter what they did to me. My days were filled with fights with fellow prisoners and doging advances from the guards. It has quickly gotten old but the bastards that took us make us knock each other around in dirt for their entertainment. I swear when an opening happens I will take my opportunity to get out. I become closer each match I'm expected to fight. Now that I've gotten some accomplices to help me out, I will end this today. I must warn the king. They are planning to remove him from power. If he refuses they are going to kill him. I'm not a big fan of him but he's a damn good king even with his shortcominings of our past."Are we still doing this today? One of the fellow prisoners, Darius asked. "Absolutely," I answered determined. "I have the ball and chain this time. Elliot has the daggers, John has the axe, and Katie has the shield. That leaves
Ruby's POVI felt empty inside. Time and life moved fast without me in it. Vincent did everything in his power to make me comfortable but it would never be enough. It's been a whole month since Elena and her mate stole our pup. I'm still in a bit of shock."How are you feeling today?" Vincent asked kissing my forehead. "I'm ready to assume my duties again. When I'm sitting around I only feel ridiculously helpless," I confessed. "You could never be that," he assured me. "Does the kingdom know what happened?" I asked. "They've sent many gifts of prayers for our pup's return. Elena and her mate's faces are plastered on nearly every tree in all of the kingdoms," he replied. "Thank you," I sighed falling into his chest. "What's kept you so busy?" I asked. "The planning for the coronation is causing such a ruckus. The guest list itself is too massive. We need better security protocols," he grumbled. "What did Alpha King Lincoln do? Take something from his bag of tricks," I replied making hi
Queen Antionette's POV"How are you fairing, my lady?" Phillip bowed. "Oh, I didn't see you there. Can you fetch me some chamomile tea?" I asked feeling not so well.I'm certain it's the purple liquid I ingested to ensure Beta Vincent would never experience fatherhood again."I'll do one better. My grand mama would always add peppermint to our tea when we weren't feeling well. If you place a cinnamon stick on the edge,, whiskey, and a dab of honey, I assure you will sweat it out in the night," he said whipping up the tasty contraption. "You know you don't have to," I sighed laying on my side. "I want to, my lady. You've been through some awful things lately," he said with sad eyes. "I can say the same about you," I said as I looked up at him. "Lady Ruby won't speak to me. How am I supposed to believe anything?" He asked pissed off. "You're entitled to be pissed off," I reminded him. "I'm angry that she's telling others she was carrying my pup. There's no way that's true. The timeline
Oliver's POVAlpha Alonzo thought it would be a good idea to place spies around those listed on Alpha King Lincoln's list before he disappeared. So, we've kept busy doing our rounds. The Kingdom of Klaus was off-limits to me but being the rebel I am, I traveled great distances to get there anyway. Something continued pulling me back here. It's like I was missing a clue to where my mother and birth father could be. I was nearly seen last time so I've kept a great distance away to be on the safe side. Now, I traveled to Santak more often."The Kingdom of Santak is starting to look disgracefully terrible," Marlo said from the side of me. "Yeah, I cannot believe how beautiful it used to be before they started these stupid Galatea Games here," Tilly added. "We will hit the Kingdom of Cassius before returning to Valaris. Make sure you two are keeping your notes of the suspicious activities organized," I interjected ignoring their comments. "Yes, Alpha," Tilly joked. "I wish we could go back
Matilda's POVI spent the day finding out everything about the kingdom of Santak and it's enemies. It was intriguing to be a fly on the wall for a change. I was actually having a blast with the night walkers or prostitutes some would call them. There were many nicknames for them but I called them friends. I was envious of their free spirited demeanors and their ability to not care about what others thought of them. They didn't live for acceptance."Dance with me!" One of the prostitutes, Georgina said to me. "Okay!" I replied shrugging nonchalantly.I was having a blast dancing on the tables in a secluded brothel until I heard a voice that made her want to vomit."Matilda?" Prince Lawrence drunkenly asked stumbling from his chair.I froze in place before deciding to make a run for it."Aye! Sweetheart, where you going?" Georgina called out worried.I didn't reply to her. I ran as far as I could to get away from HIM, the devil! I ended up rocking myself to sleep near the River. I knew
McKenna's POV"Shift," I said to the three wolves that stood before me.It was funny that I recognized my son even when his coat was covered in another's blood."Mama?" Olly asked shifting back into human form. "Son, please cover yourself from your mama," I laughed knowing he was embarrassed. "Stop looking at my son. He is but a pup," I snapped at Katie who had wondering eyes. "Seriously?" She asked. "Yeah, he's nearly seventeen but he is still only a boy," I said not realizing Lincoln had engulfed the son we share in his arms.I moved back in an awkward manner turning my attention to Tilly and Marlo who had already engulfed me in their arms."Oh, I've missed you all so much," I cried. "We missed you!" they replied in unison. "I sort of need to breathe," I croaked feeling their tightness surround me. "Sorry," they replied again in unison.I looked upon my ex-lover and my grown up kid and couldn't help but wonder how my mate, Jubilee would feel. I missed him dearly and my youngest pup,
Violet's POV"Mother! Lawrence! Adelina! Romeo! Vidalia! Cliff!" I called out in excitement. "Sorry for the last minute invite. Killian thought it was best to wed before our coronation although it's the same day. It's the talk of the townspeople," I added. "A word," my mother, the Queen said hinting for all others to leave.She walked me over to the window once bedtime departed leaving us to converse."How far along are you?" She bluntly asked. "I-I, um," I stammered. "Mother, I..." I started to say before she held her hand up. "Vi, dear, have I not taught you a thing about decency?" She asked disappointed. "Yes, mother, I..." I started again but she cut me off. "You had one thing to do, my love. Making him wait to taste your honey pot was one of them. I am glad that it was with your mate but you would bring shame to our family and yourself if this got out. Do you understand?" She asked. "Why does Lawrence get to whore around and even hurt his true mate but I make one mistake and I'm