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
"I do not like it when you leave my side long," Lex joked. "You could always find another as you have for the past couple of months," I replied uncaring. "Could you at least pretend to not hate me just for tonight?" He turned and asked. "Of course," I replied trying to plaster on my fakest smile until his future mistress, Tasia strutted toward us. I slithered from his hold again and willingly gave them their quality time. Lex growled in apprehension but perked up the moment he realized why I moved. Besides, my mind was elsewhere focused on my family. "You're welcome," I said to him before strolling toward the table of horderves. "I think you should really try harder with him," Essex said appearing next to me. "I have no desire to, but I understand my duty as his future Luna," I said turning to walk away from him. It had been like this for the last couple months I was forced to take shelter in their kingdom. I would be seventeen soon and mated to Lex of Tirado. He disgusted me with h
Queen Antionette's POV"Mother, I miss father," my youngest, Lance said. "I know Lawrence threatened to send you away but that would never happen," I promised. "I do not care about Lawrence's threats. He is an imbecile incapable of leading," Lance said snatching away from me. "Do not say such things!" I warned him. "Mother, I will run away if he is to rule," Lance said turning to leave.Sometimes I forget how grown up Lance was becoming. He was every bit of Lincoln's replica. He would find his mate in a couple years. Maybe he would then step up to honor our family name. I needed company. Phillip should be returning from the latest mission at the pub I gave him."That's hilarious, Phillip!" I laughed. "Seriously, Beta Vincent looked like a pregnant frog that someone strangled last night. It was hilarious," he laughed that sexy laugh of his. "How much did you put in his drink exactly?" I asked referring to a disastrous mix our court physician, Aylef gave me to toy with Vincent. "I gave
Ruby's POV"When are we to rid ourselves of that bitch?" I asked my mate. "Soon, my love. Once Lawrence wears the crown, we will be rid of her," Vincent replied kissing my lips.He wanted me to meet him in his study after I spoke to Romeo and Vidalia said on our decision to stop looking for our pup after all this time."Mother, will you please tell Romeo he's a court idiot?" Vidalia scoffed. "Could the Goddess have given me a better sister? I would like to trade her to the locals for a be-headed chicken. That would be acceptable maybe even overpriced," Romeo said insulting Vidalia. "I need you two to throw that subject away!" I shouted upset given the reason I brought them here in the first place.I gathered my temper to refrain from strangling my present children while I mourned for the one that was not. After I explained our decision to them both seemed to have come to terms with everything."Why would Auntie Elena do this?" Vidalia asked. "I don't know," I sighed on the brink of t