------"You really should learn how to knock before barging into an office." Reginald clipped, getting off Rachel as she struggled to get her belongings together. Her brows were pulled together in a tight knot as frustration coursed through her. She had planned to hand over the flash drive to Reginald but with the presence of Prince Ryker, she was stumped."Really?!" Ryker began coldly, lips twisted into a scowl. "Having fun time with a slut in your office, while your soon-to-be wife being neglected and maltreated isn’t a big deal right?"Reginald frowned, anger marring his cold features. "I've told you before Ryker. Don't interfere in my business. And don't call her a slut." “Baby, I’ll call you–” Rachel bowed and stormed away from the room before he could finish addressing her. Blowing out a hot breath he lifted his cold gaze to meet Ryker's unwavering glare, heat flooded his being as anger grew inside him. He wondered why Ryker had been acting
Savannah turned on the cold floor as the sunlight found it's way through the opened curtain and forcefully wrenching her away from a dream life of a happy life."Miss Savannah, the queen mother ordered to see you. Do not be late." Bernice called from outside the room. Savannah grumbled a response before sitting up, taking in the empty room with displeasure.Since she started staying with Reginald, she had not for once met him when she woke up. It left her feeling sore and angry, but what could she do? This was just a chapter of her miserable ex, but in order not to make it more miserable she knew keeping the queen waiting wouldn't be a good way to start the day.Few minutes later Savnannah was sitting nervously in the queen's chambers. The walls were painted deep blue and had a total aura surrounding it. The tables were set, and lots of dishes were placed on it but despite how hungry she was she dared not make a move on any of them. Moments later, the Queen walked in with Amelia on he
-------------Savannah woke up feeling sour all over. Her vital muscles seemed not to agree with her thereby making her movement painful. She cursed silently, making her way to the bathroom. After a long time in the hot tub, the pain reduced. She was able to walk without more trouble.A gasp escaped her lips, her eyes landed to the golden wall clock. It was way past her training time. Great way to start the day, Savannah. Truth be told she didn't want to return to the training ground after what happened yesterday. Her body was too weak to take any further abuse.A knock pulled her out of her thought, her heart beat picking up as she muttered a low 'come in'.A sigh of relief escaped her lips as Lex walked in with some bottles of drugs in his hands. He flashed her a smile, his dimples making his face look more appealing. Once again, she subtly wondered why she wants betrothed to the other prince."Good morning, Savannah." Lex greeted, dropping the tr
"You're not someone that I can ever grow to love, Savannah. The only thing in me that grows for you is hatred. I hated you long before you stepped foot into this palace, and you have become a disdainful, shameful burden that I have to carry about like a clown, because of the so-called Alpha. I don't care what happens to you. That's why I didn't help you back at the ball party. It won't bother me one bit if I wake up tomorrow and hear that your soul now resides in Hades."Reginald's words were like sharp arrows doused in acid and shot from far, straight into her chest, and they caused hot tears to escape silently from her face. She wanted to speak and defend herself, but there was nothing she could say to him. Through her tear-blurred eyes, she could see Reginald’s eyes held more hate for her than even his words."I... I didn't do anything to deserve this. All I ever did was to agree to get married to you, and I didn't have much of a choice-""Still, it's the worst mistake you've ever
hapter 15SAVANNAH'S POVWhat just happened? How did I get to the ground?I met the ground with so much force, my body started aching immediately. I was in the process of dusting myself when I saw shadows of three hefty men cover my figure as they towered over me from behind.I immediately stood up to face them and saw that two of them were wolf guards, while the other was Reginald.My eye widened in realization and fear as I immediately turned pale, knowing that I was in big trouble. Just when I was about to escape, Reginald got a hold of me."How did... But when did you...", I couldn't get standard sentences out of my quivering lips as I stared from the guards to the prince, avoiding his fiery gaze."Reginald, I can explain. I swear it's not what you think-""You never seize to amaze me. You're full of surprises", he muttered with an emotionless expression."Reginald, please-""Take her upstairs, to my room", he ordered the guards, and in one swift swoop, I was lifted off the groun
Third Person's POVHis eyes were planted on the paperwork streaked across his desk, engrossed that a light knock on the door caused him to jolt upright, almost falling from his seat.."Come in" Reginald ordered and a wolf guard bowed before, setting himself in front of the prince.."The Alpha calls for you." The guard announced loudly. "He asks to see you immediately."He left before Reginald could even acknowledge his words."Fuck." He groaned, frustration etched into his features as he slid deeper into his seat. what did that old man want from him now?Reginald hated every meeting he had with him. Other than the fact that the king saw everything as a matter of urgency, the cold bond between the both of them made each meeting and the smallest conversations strained with tension..A tired yawn escaped him and he checked the time on my Rolex Submariner. It's was 8pm already. It wasn't until now he just realized he'd been seated in one spot, sorting out documents for the past three hou
Third person's P.O.VLaying his eyes on his brother and catching him laughing his heart out with their mother and Amelia, only sent one thought sticking in his head.They all stopped laughing when they noticed him. Why the fuck would his family treat him like that?"You don't look too good, son. What may be the problem-"Ignoring his mother's concern, Reginald pranced towards Ryker with his right hand tightly balled into a fist.Ryker immediately sensed from Reginald's expression that he was coming for him and he tried to get to his feet but Reginald was too fast for him. Before he could stand up, Reginald drew my right arm back in the air, and with all the force I could muster in less than a second, he landed a blunt-force blow on his brother's face, crushing him back into his seat. Ryker made a grunting noise of pain as his nose shattered."Reginald!! How could you do that to your younger brother?!!" The Queen Mother cried, wide-eyed and utterly shocked by her son's actions. "What i
Reginald's eyes snapped open, the soft morning light casting a haunting glow across the room. His gaze landed on Savannah, curled up on the cold floor, dried tear tracks on her bruised cheeks. A feeling of guilt mixed with frustration welled up within him.The previous night had been a blur, an ugly culmination of anger and resentment that had led him to force his way with her . Regret gnawed at him as he watched her sleep, but his inner turmoil only fueled his disdain. He wasn't filled with regret that he'd raped her, but for the fact that he'd cheated on Rachel. But who could blame him. Rachel refused to come see him because she was angry that he was engaged to that worthless Savannah."You're a constant reminder of everything I didn't want," he whispered bitterly, his voice barely louder than a breath. He had never wanted this marriage, and his heart belonged to someone else.Savannah stirred, a faint moan escaping her lips, but she remained asleep, her pain hidden beneath the surf
Stella slaps off the mosquitoes from her body, and groaned in irritation. "You have been here for weeks, you should be used to these insects by now." A male voice muttered. It was Reginald. She met him by a twist of fate, a few weeks ago, after she was chased out of the Pack. "I can never get used to them." She replied. "Well, you have no choice." Reginald said. He walked out with two cups of tea, and gave one to her. "Thanks." She said. Reginald sat beside her. "I never knew someone else would go through the same embarrassment Zhao put me through." He said. "Well, here I am." Stella said and they both laughed. "I never knew all Zhao did to me was because of Savannah. If I never met you, I wouldn't have found out about it." Reginald said. "We can't just let them go, right? We need to revenge." Stella suggested. Reginald took a sip of his tea and nodded. "True. We really need to revenge. We should give them a taste of their own medicine." He said. "Do you also know that S
Savannah slowly opened her eyes and everywhere was blurry.It's been a few days since everything happened. As soon as her sight became clear, she noticed someone staring at her.It was her son!"My baby." She muttered and pulled him into a hug, tears slowly trickling down her face."I am so happy to see you, baby. Are you happy too?" She asked, cupping her son's face with her hands."Yes, mum." He replied and she hugged him again."Why are you crying mum?" Her son asks as soon as they break the hug."I'm not crying." She responded and her son helped her wipe her tears."Has anyone been wicked to you?" She asked him."No, mum." He replied.For some reason, Savannah was shocked."No one hurt you or did bad things to you?" She asked again."No, mum." Her son said again.Savannah pulled her son to her and she thought silently."What is going on? Zhao lets Stella do whatever she wants..how come no one hurt my son or is he lying to me? He can't be lying to me." She thought, she wanted to a
Zhao stared at Stephanie weakly."But why? Why didn't you tell me? Why did you keep this away from me?" He asked.Stephanie sniffed and looked away."Zhao, please....""Why?" Zhao asked again."Because I didn't want to lose you. I love you, Zhao! I do, and I can't afford to lose you." Stephanie said with teary eyes.Zhao sank into the chair and bent his head, trying to hold back tears. He felt broken.Stephanie turned away and let the tears out, she never wanted him to find out this way.Just then, the door was pushed open and the doctor walked in.Stephanie and Zhao turned to him with looks of expectancy."Doctor?" Zhao said, impatiently."Um, well, ma'am, your condition is quite serious.." The doctor announced."Okay? But she is not in a danger zone, right?" Zhao asked."Relax, Zhao," Stephanie said."I'm afraid you might not survive it." The doctor added."Why? I mean isn't there something you can do about it? You are a doctor, there must be something you can do about it, right?" Z
Savannah lay on the floor bleeding badly. She had tried to explain that she did not slap Stella and that Stella was the one hit herself just to frame her but no one had believed her. Of course no one was going to believe her. She would not have believed it either. She should have known that it would not be easy to deal with someone like Stella. The most painful part for her was that Zhao add ordered for her to be beaten up by the guards just to get back at her. The admade shot to hit a badly and she was now bleeding all over her body and her entire body hurt. Savannah wanted to cry but she did not even have tears to shed. She could not help but think about her life with Reginald. When she was with him she had suffered beatings like this almost everyday. When she finally was able to get away from his control she thought that she would never have to deal with anyone treating her like a piece of garbage and beating her whenever they felt like it. But it seemed like she was wrong
Stella had a wicked smile on her face as she looked at Savannah. It was clear that she was looking down on Savannah decided to ignore her looks because she wasn't in the mood for any drama. From the way Stella was looking at her she was sure that she knew about what had happened between her and Zhao. She just wanted to be left alone and to be able to see her son whenever she wanted. Those were the only things that she asked for. "It must be nice for you to go back to being a maid after everything right. You must have felt as if you were on top of the world when Zhao took an interest in you. But unfortunately you were too stupid to keep him to yourself. You really had the guts to walk away from him and to live him missing you for so many years. What were you thinking when you decided to leave him? I really want to know what was going on in your head at that time!" Stella said. Savanna rolled her eyes. She did not want to engage Savannah so she just continued doing what she was doin
Savannah was cleaning up the hallway as she thought about what Zhao had told her. He had shown off Stella to her and he had brought about how Stella was going to be a better mother to her Although she knew that she was going to be hurt she didn't really mind that he was going to get married to someone else and make someone else his Luna. Savanna was the one who left Zhao in the first place and she knew that she could not demand for him to keep waiting for her. It was only right that he would move on with his life. But all that she wanted was to be able to see her son from time to time. She did not even mind if she had to work as a maid in the palace forever as long as she got to see her son. But no matter how many times she begged Zhao and told him that she was sorry for how things went down between them, he just refused to let her see her son! She had no idea what Stella really was like and she did not know if Stella was going to treat her son well if she became her stepmother.
Zhao was speechless when he heard this. He had no idea that she thought this way. In fact, he really felt that she had left just because she wanted to hurt him. Hearing her say this changed a lot of way he felt about her inside. He almost forgave her. But then, he was reminded of the plan that he went through because of her. He shook his head immediately. He could not forgive her just because she said something nice. It did not take away all of the pain that she put him through. And he still wanted her revenge. He wanted to get revenge and she was going to make sure of that by all means possible. "Don't think that I will just let you go after what you did Savannah. I am not done with you yet and I am going to make sure that I punish you! Do you know what you put me through all these years? You were alive and well and you never even thought to let me know about it. And as if it was not enough, you took my son away from me and hide him for many years!" Zhao accused her. Savannah wen
"Oh come on Zhao. Just tell me what happened between you both. Why do you seem to hate her so much? I mean.....it's just odd. I don't think that I have ever seen you hate anyone the way that you hate her!" Stella said. She just thought that there was something weird in the way that he treated Savannah. He definitely did hate her, that was for sure. But there was something else that she could not understand. The way he looked at her....it was as if he did hate her, but they were a lot of other feelings in there that he was trying to hide. Zhao did not want to talk about Savannah. She always seemed to be able to mess with his head no matter what. He thought that he was over her for sure and that she would not have any more effects on him but it just turned out that he was wrong. She still had a lot of effects on him and it just felt like she was a drug that he could not quit. He knew that it was bad for him, but he kept going back again and again. He felt pathetic. "I don't want to
The palace corridors echoed with the hurried footsteps of Gareth and Stephanie, their expressions a mixture of concern and bewilderment. The flickering torches cast dancing shadows on the walls as they approached the quarters of the palace maids. The two had come seeking information about an unsettling rumor circulating within the palace walls.Gareth,, pushed open the door to the maids' shared living space. The room was filled with the soft murmur of gossip and laughter, momentarily silenced by the unexpected presence of their King's brother and his wife.."Good evening, ladies," Gareth greeted, attempting to maintain a calm demeanor. "We were wondering if any of you had heard anything unusual lately. Something about Zhao and a woman he brought into the palace."A hushed tension gripped the room as the maids exchanged furtive glances. Finally, a middle-aged maid with a kind face stepped forward, her eyes darting between Gareth and Stephanie. "Oh, you must be talking about Zhao's secr