Alicia flipped through the photos Rowan had handed to her. The folder was full of details about recent attacks in the last year. They were growing gradually worse, and more photos revealed the weapons used and details about aconite being used.Rowan leaned closer to her and shared his phone screen, revealing video footage of the aftermath and some during their attacks from CCTV. It was shocking to watch how the humans were assembling and the fact that witches still existed.The first thing taught to the werewolves was to make them understand the significance of their status. It also reminded Alicia why everyone despised her so much. She was wolfless, almost the same as a human, WEAK.Werewolves didn’t do ‘weak’. To be at the top of the supernatural hierarchy, you have to be strong and powerful. Anyone who didn’t fit into this category was ostracized. No one wanted to know Alicia or be affiliated with her.From what she remembered, the witches had vanished entirely; humans didn’t reall
After his little statement, Alicia felt worse about herself. It was clear Rowan was trying to comfort both of them with this pretence but it also wounded what little confidence she had. Of course, Rowan wouldn’t be okay with a wolfless mate.It really would make it harder to ascend the throne.Nonetheless, Alicia tried not to take it to heart or personally and remained calm as she added, “I’m not an elf, Rowan. The pack witnessed my birth. I also looked into my birth records because, like you, I didn’t believe I was my parent’s daughter. I look so different to them and even my twin sister. Their mistreatment would then make sense, but nobody, including other pack members, claimed I wasn’t the Beta’s daughter.“My parents are also not kind enough to adopt a child as well.”Rowan’s expression remained the same. He didn’t look disappointed and proceeded with his thoughts. “I understand, but I firmly believe you have some sort of elven heritage…” He held his hand up when Alicia began to p
Standing in front of the mirror, Darci hummed to herself, swaying from side to side, delighted at the white dress clinging to her body and how things were finally falling into place—how they should have always been. Darci’s fate was officially sealed; she would be the Luna of the future Alpha King.That little wench Alicia wasn’t going to be a problem from this day forward. With her out of the way, Tom will forget about her, and nobody will care about the disappearance of a nobody wolfless Omega like her. She shouldn’t have been born. Darci was only putting things back in the correct order of things.While Darci would be spoiled in riches and respected as Queen to all werewolves, Alicia would be nothing more than a breeder of that lecherous Alpha. And even if others did try and search for that sk*nk, they wouldn’t want her after she’d been used. Mate or not, nobody wanted that!Honestly, we hardly look the same, Darci thought as she rearranged some of her brown locks. Good riddance. S
Entering the palace’s banquet hall, Rowan’s stoic expression hardened as those openly whispered to each other, not veiling their disdain at the abandoned Prince. They believed their words did make it to his ears, but his senses were heightened even more than those of a regular werewolf. He was a hybrid, and so he could hear every single word spoken about him as though they were whispering the words in his ears.This did not falter his steps; instead, his strides remained easy, his composure cool. Rowan was used to others openly discussing him, yet it wasn’t only about him being the disgrace of the royal family—an open secret that didn’t remain hidden for long. Rowan was now a discussion for his viciousness and the ruthlessness of his pack, Bloody Claw. Beta Voss also had a reputation, but that didn’t stop him from charming women; in fact, he was sure it worked in his favour to those who liked a ‘bad boy’.Rowan waltzed through the crowd that began to widen a pathway for him toward his
Alicia refused to cry out or whimper in front of this man. The Alpha was cruel as he was disgusting. She woke up an hour ago in a drug-induced state to discover herself naked and lying on a bed, a stunning woman tending to her, ensuring she was clean. The room was dark except for some candelabras alight, casting the opulent room in a soft yet haunting glow.When Alicia asked the woman where she was, she cast her gaze down, remaining quiet as she backed away. It was then she noted the collar around her neck and the revealing sheer dress that barely covered her private parts. Alicia looked away immediately, allowing the woman to leave quickly. The turning of a lock indicated the room she was in was locked from the outside.She internally cursed herself for not jumping off the bed and rushing to the door where the woman had exited. Although her mind was foggy and her body felt heavy, Alicia wasn’t foolish enough not to realise her situation. The last thing she remembered was toasting Dar
Rowan’s smirk grew as he strode out of the room. He left the King and Queen sitting, looking utterly lost. He made his demands, and they readily accepted them, saving the royal family’s reputation. Natalia would try to enact some revenge for this. She was a prideful woman, always seeking more power, but he would be ready for it.Natalia has always had everything she could ever ask for, whereas Rowan knew what it was like to have nothing. They should be grateful that Rachel, the Omega who raised him, was sweet and had taught him affection; otherwise, he was sure he’d have been more of a monster.The door closed on their distraught faces. Rowan only took a few more steps before one of his pack members, a guard Voss ordered to send the dresses to Alicia earlier, greeted him.“Alpha.” The man stepped closer so nobody could hear his following words. “The dresses have been delivered, however, when I asked to see her in person, Beta Fred declined. I was told she was still sleeping in.”Rowan
“As the Moon Goddess as our witness, we bind these two together…” Alpha King went through the engagement ceremony, standing in front of Darci and Tom, who held each other’s hands as they stood under the moonlight cast from the skyline above.To anyone watching, they looked like young lovers wanting to get married, but only those within the family knew the truth. It was an arranged engagement and then marriage. Tom was clearly obsessed with Alicia, and Darci was obsessed with power.“A vow to be wedded within a year unless unforeseen circumstances break them apart.”Tom tuned out most of what his grandfather was saying and was barely sober and capable of paying attention to Darci in front of him. It was only the occasional pinch from her that forced him to focus. He was standing here in front of everyone going through with this engagement while his being lusted after Alicia.Even now when he stared at Darci he was thinking about Alicia and how things had seriously got messed up between
Rowan sighed in relief upon seeing his ethereal mate. Although he trusted his Gamma, seeing Alicia with his own eyes made him feel better. His gaze then flicked to the Alpha he wanted to rip to pieces for taking his girl and harming her.‘I am fine, Brutus.’ Rowan stilled to the feminine voice in his head, and his eyes widened as he heard his wolf respond.Rowan and Alicia’s eyes met, and realisation hit him. He never had an issue with his mate being wolfless or with the idea that she could very well be an elf, but this was a nice surprise; he could feel the bond growing stronger between them. So many questions surfaced in his mind, wondering more about his enchanting mate than has made everyone in this room entranced by her.On the other hand, Alicia was resisting the urge to shorten the distance between her and Rowan and kiss him, or more specifically, climb up his body and embrace him. Without Alpine, Alicia had been attracted to Rowan and felt strongly attached to him, especially