What will Trinity do now? Will she stay with Lance, her destined mate, or uphold the alliance and the arranged marriage her father approved and organized? Don't forget if you like the story, please leave me a review and a gem or two. I greatly appreciate it.
Alpha Edward POVRelief washes over me. My daughter is safe. But something feels off, though. I can’t put my finger on it, but I will figure it out soon. While I’m deep in my thoughts, my son Trent storms into my office without knocking. “Dad! What are thinking? Why do I have to be questioned, too? I’m the next alpha, and I can’t be seen being questioned like the rest of the pack. I’m above this. Like you, I shouldn’t be questioned.”Steam rolls off him as he stops in front of my desk. With determination in his eyes, he leans forward and plants his hands on the edge of my desk. “One word from you and they will stop this nonsense.” He glares at me, but nothing will put a damper on my joyous mood. Trinity is fine, safe, and healthy. I tuck my phone back into my pocket and meet his glare with a stern one of my own. “I was even questioned. No one is above being questioned, including you. Now, go and help the council by answering truthfully whatever they ask you. There is
Trinity POVThe pain in Lance’s voice stabs me right through the heart. He is hurting and so am I. My wolf catapults forward. “Let him in. I’ve told you Lycans aren’t to be feared, no matter what you’ve been told or believe. They aren’t your enemy. Many other things are, but they aren’t. If there is a term for them which you would understand, it would be a peacekeeper. They are like the big brother protectively watching over their younger siblings, and if anyone causes trouble, they are right there to handle it and keep the peace. They aren’t out to harm you. Lance is your mate. He only loves you. You have to believe in your heart and in me. You know I’m telling you the truth.”My heart wants nothing more than to open this door and jump into his comforting embrace, but my mind keeps going back to what I’ve been told all my life. Granted, it wasn’t my father who told me these things, but others within the pack. The pack wouldn’t have any reason to lie to me. Right?The p
Trinity POVI fidget with my fingers as I sit on the bed and nervously look beside me at Lance and then next to him at the King. Lance had said he would tell me everything, but I’ve had to wait a full day for it. I’ve been a mess, stewing and worrying about what my mate is going to tell me. To pass the time, I’ve also been trying to put the puzzle pieces together to figure it out on my own, but it has been a failed attempt.Lance has promised me the truth isn’t anything bad, but I need to not react too much to it. What does he mean by that? It only pushes my uncertainties and concern higher. I swallow the lump in my throat and hesitantly ask, “What is the truth? I know you are a lycan instead of werewolf and your blood healed me. What else is there for me to know?”Lance glances at the King, who gives him a nod. My mate turns his attention back to me and slides closer to me. He cups my hand in his as he clears his throat. My uneasy feeling grows stronger, while I stare at m
Lance POV“So, it seems her highness has taken the rest of your truth rather easy compared to learning the initial fact of you being a lycan.”My mind flashes back to the other day and our conversation with my father. Luckily, Trinity didn’t run away or become hysterical. I had thanked the moon goddess for keeping my mate calm and willing to listen to everything. I could see her mind churning and questions bubbling up, but she asked nothing. The only things she had talked about were what will happen now within our people. We discussed what will happen after the investigation is done and explained we would personally oversee her pack, so her pack isn’t left without a leader or an alpha. She seemed to be fine with it.As I hold my arm out for the doctor so he can draw some blood, I nod. “Yes. Now, we need to know she is safe, and we can make the announcement.” We need to do more than make an announcement to our people, though, but that will be a discussion with my father and Tri
Alpha Edward POV “What! My daughter hadn’t signed the marriage certificate! How can this be possible? I asked them at the reception and Drake told me it was done!” Rage boils up within me as I snarl at the two council members sitting across the desk from me. They must be wrong. This can’t be true. The older woman shakes her head. “Sorry, Alpha Edward, but we have confirmed it with the officiant of the ceremony. The two were going to sign the documents after the reception, but as you know, your daughter disappeared before that could happen.” This can’t be true. It must be some kind of lie. Someone is lying. The older woman stares at me. I meet her gaze, hoping to find something off, but I see nothing but sincerity in her eyes. The older man nods. “We have verified it through multiple sources. Our problem though is we can’t find the person who pushed for it. Each person involved has pointed their finger to someone else, and we can’t find the true instigator.” My ha
Trinity POVI stare at the end of my bed and the doctor. What did he say? I don’t think I heard him right. He grins and nods. “You heard me correctly, your highness. The test came back positive. You’re pregnant.”His gray hazel eyes sparkle as he eagerly stares at me. I know he is waiting for my response, but I don’t know what to say. The issue with my marriage hasn’t been resolved. The investigation is still ongoing, and there is still one or a group of people out there wanting to end my life. How can I be overly excited about putting another life at risk? My wolf howls in delight while I’m stuck wondering if it is alright not to be happy when the baby’s life is in danger, just like mine. My mouth instantly dries up, and anything I want to say gets stuck. Fear seeps up around me and pushes my joy and excitement to the side. The doctor instantly is beside me. “Your highness, what is wrong? Why are you crying? The look in your eyes doesn’t look like tears of joy.”I don
Alpha Edward POVMy anger bubbles just under the surface as I scan the table. I’ve decided to have a private meal with everyone listed on the council’s reports and include my high-ranking officials, too. A few of the officials’ subordinates were listed. But I can’t show my cards yet. I must keep it hidden until I know for sure who has done this to my daughter and the pack. My gaze stops on Bethany, my daughter’s best friend. Her normal happy-go-lucky expression is there, but it doesn’t reach her eyes. Keeping my emotions under wraps, I calmly ask, “Bethany, I’m sorry your parents couldn’t join us. With everything going on in the pack, I thought it would be a good time to relax and try to unwind like we’ve done in the past, while including my new son-in-law so he knows what to do in the future.”For a moment, she stiffens, but quickly relaxes again. She looks up from her plate with a spoon in her hand. A look of something flickers through her eyes, but I can’t quite place it. “
Bethany POVI gather all my energy together to keep myself from violently shaking as I stare at Alpha Edward. His question roles around in my mind, but how can I answer it? Do I have any other option than to tell the truth? I’m sure the council has provided him with all the information they have gathered, but he has never mistreated me. He has often told me I’m like another daughter to him. I swallow the lump in my throat and slowly shake my head. In a mousy voice, I timidly answer. “Trent wasn’t there. As a group, we decided to have some fun first and to sign the documents later.”I nibble the inside of my lower lip and stare at the alpha, hoping he will leave it at this and not ask any more questions. After what seems like an entirety, he finally nods. “Okay.” He turns back towards Drake. “So, why would you ask or even think of postponing the signatures? Everyone knows things aren’t finalized on a contract until all signatures are present.”The Alpha gives Drake a sharp