* Nick * Her eyes opened wide and then as she keep her voice from talking I felt compelled to move on with the entire story. Since I have already started talking, I figured that she must learn everything now just like my brother wants. "I deeply apologize from the bottom of my heart that I did not tell you my real identity until now. The Moon goddess knows how difficult it is for me to be with you and yet listening you say the name of my brother the whole time. I love you with all my body and soul Emma, you are my mate and that is not a lie. You are never meant for my brother it was a mistake coming from our family announcing everything to the public that you and Brad are the fates mates.” "What!?" She made a loud gasp before the surprise in her eyes turned into pain and regret. Her lips quiver the next moment that she speaks. I feel her and I know that this will not have a positive reaction from her the moment I confess to everything. "Nick! Your name is Prince Nick Langston! You
* Nick * I don't hate my family I could never imagine a life without them. However, at the moment I feel irritable and unhappy seeing all their faces looking at me with obvious sympathy and I dislike it the most. Emma left and I am not sure of the time that she would come back. Whatever Maleficus tells me is not registering inside my head. I could still remember how he made a mistake in telling us that Emma is Brad's fated mate. He made a wrong announcement out of that vision and it cause all of us to suffer the consequences. My father was mad but he has forgiven the old man, I can see how the two of them exchange looks. "Maleficus! Don't you dare tell me about the visions you saw when you are not fully certain about them!" I gritted my teeth and move away from all of them, it was supposed to be a bright sunny day, and yet all of a sudden the blue skies are turning dark gray. Is there a storm coming or is it just my heart that is breaking? "Your majesty." He follows me to the ba
* Nick * Before the clock starts to ring at six o'clock in the evening, all of us are already gathered around the function room of the Langston Palace. My father seated calmly on his chair, beside him is my mother then Maleficus while I sat beside Brad who is on the left side of my father. After a few seconds, Maleficus took a deep breath and announce. “They are here." All our eyes focus on the wide front door as it slowly opens and the escort from our Palace bows his head to confirm the arrival of the Bates family. I did not have to see for my eyes to learn that Emma is not with them. "Good evening Mr. and Mrs. Bates, and to you Dylan and Robert. Welcome to the Palace function room!” My father raised his hand to signal us all to stand, while my father-in-law did not even bother to smile and just bows his head a little to recognize his greetings. "Good evening to all, no need to stand." Dylan and Robert both look at me with contempt in their eyes. I shaved my chin neat and clea
* Nick * I felt my world spinning as Maleficus holds my shoulder, feeling the changes in the environment that we are currently standing in. I could never get used to this kind of power that only the old wizard of the Langston Palace posses. However I am grateful for the help, it would take time to locate Emma if I were to rely on my wolf's ability alone. "Is this the right place Maleficus" My voice made a slight tremble as I look at the old man and then into the vast sand of the seaside. Cottages are built in a line along the side of the ocean, the seawater creating a loud noise as it hits the shore. It reminded me of the islands owned by my father and the trial that my brother has endured in a place like this, however, this is a public place. "Yes your majesty, she temporarily resides in one of those fully furnished cottages." His eyes motioned to the farther distance with bigger cottages which are well developed, following his vision I also take a good look around. Some have be
* Emma * All the pain, all the doubts, and the feeling that I have felt before I left the Langston Palace disappeared from the moment he touch me. His eyes caress my very soul and all the uncertainties that threatened to break us have vanished in thin air. He is my mate, I believed that all of the things he did is for his family and the sake of his twin brother. And a huge part of that is because he is meant to be my mate. When he tried to tell me that he hid the truth because my entire family would be implicated and that he does not want to lose me, I have almost forgiven him in that instant. However, I've let my doubts overrode that and informed my family. My father almost had a heart attack, that fuelled my anger. I left without telling anyone where I would go however, fate has brought us back together. "Are you alright my love?" His slightly calloused hand moves gently against my bare back. Feeling his soft skin under me as I lay on top of him on the long couch made me feel at
* Emma * "I'm sorry Mom, I made you and Dad worried." I spoke in a subtle confusion when I meet my mother's eyes, if she was really worried or if she has been confident of the idea that my mate will come and get me. The smile on her lips reaches her eyes and there is no trace that she had been very much worried about the time that I left. My father who sits beside her looks at me with a hint of gladness in his eyes but he does not show it much as to let Nick know that they were still upset by the issue. "Oh sweetie, your Dad and I felt relieved when the wizard of the Langston Palace and also Prince Nick reassured that he will go and bring you back." Nick holds my hands while we sit in the long couch facing my parents. My father looks at us and his expression changes when meeting my mate's eyes. "I want to give you my gratitude for bringing back our daughter Nick." He let out a long controlled breath, my father is not mad anymore. I can feel him returning his feeling into normal.
* Sydney *I was looking at the beautiful rays of the sun as it hits the ocean floor. The once vivid color is slowly fading and making the surroundings calm. Even the waves begin to take slower motions hitting the vast area of sand. The sky changes its color in every passing minute, and no one could stop. I would never get tired of this view until the day I die, the beautiful sunset on the beach reminds me of not just good times but the memories of the people we love that have passed away. I shake my head and remove all the bad thoughts away, I am here for a vacation and I should be happy."Sydney, dear! It is getting darker sweetie."The voice of my aunt as she calls me on the mind link made me turn around and realized that she is right."I am walking back Aunt Hilda, don't worry."I replied promptly, not wanting to make her worry."Alright sweetie, Amira and I have just finished cooking, we can continue watching the view from the balcony after dinner. Just get home now before your u
* Sydney *A huge lump in my throat formed and I have to bring up the glass of water and drink it to ease my feeling. I know it's not going to be easy. Telling them about my plan to get away from the Royal pack and to live with my friend's family in the West is exhausting. I would still work in London but I wanted to move on from the eyes of all the wolves who judge us inside the Royal pack, I believe it's about time that we forget the past and moved on."Aunt Hilda, I've had enough of the suffering from the past. We are cast out from the rest of the wolves in the pack no matter how much they say that we have been forgiven and yet the Alpha King's family refuses to even recognize us.""Sydney, sweetie.""Our family died fighting on the front line. The Alpha King's family is still keeping us punished!"I exclaimed. But the sad look on my Aunt's face when she meets my eyes and the expression on Uncle Randy's made me silent for a bit."You can't leave Sydney, we must stay here until the
*Prince Brad*The huge place was well-decorated and full of guests from all over the region. I did not expect that they would all come, my father handed out the invitations for the four Alphas of the East, West, North, and Southern regions to come for my wedding day. It was only a week of preparations but everything falls into place faster than it should be. I have to thank the help of Jessica's family and Charles who gave us support for our most awaited day. As I stand at the altar waiting for her to come, my father is looking at me.My brother Nick and his mate Emma were also present. Jessica is with Sydney and my mother, getting ready but the rest of us are already present."What is taking them so long?"I fix the white bow tie on my neck and ask my father who's sitting not far from the place where I am standing. "They will be here any minute son just take it easy. Your mother said that they are on the way and Charles is already with your bride."I took a deep breath and calm mysel
* Sydney *In less than a week after that amazing breakfast we shared, Alpha Brad and I decided to hold the most significant day of our lives. The whole Royal Pack of Wolves has been busy decorating and preparing as we celebrate our union. We will have all the guests coming from different regions, the Alphas around the world are paying their respect to his father the Alpha King, and to Alpha Brad who's leading the Royal pack. I also meet face to face with his brother Nick and his mate Emma who is almost four months on the way."Oh! You are the most beautiful girl in a wedding dress Sydney! I am so happy to see you getting married, my friend. Now we would be officially family!"Jessica is full of life in her pink bridesmaid gown, the silky fabric fits her delicate skin. And I am nervous and excited at the same time, that without her I don't think I could act accordingly. It is true what they say that your wedding will be different from any other occasion that you attend. I've experienc
* Sydney *Disoriented, I opened my eyes to stare at a beautiful chandelier hanging above the ceiling. How long was I out? I remembered screaming in pain and the voice of my Aunt angry and vengeful. Even the pained expression on Alpha Brad's face. My hand searched for my stomach feeling the bandage around me, I was stabbed by a silver blade. A shocking revelation when my Aunt tried to kill me, I felt the pain in my heart more than the pain coming from my wound. I am thankful for my genes that I was able to endure and here I am still alive.Silver blades are making the wolves suffer from pain which can result in death. By I have survived, Alpha Brad has helped me."Oh, how long was I sleeping?"The female pack doctor smiled while looking at me. She wore a white lab jacket that made me feel, that I was well taken care of. "Good day, Miss Coopers! It's good to see you are awake. It is the fourth day now, to be exact. You are healing faster than a normal wolf. maybe it is because you have
* Prince Brad *It's been three days since Sydney has been confined in a room and sadly she has not woken up yet. The wound on her stomach is slowly healing and she is totally out of danger however, she is still not awake and I have nothing else to do but just stay with her every day and night. The pack is back to normal but I doubt it would ever be normal after the slaughter of the Cooper clan and the security being tightened by my father. I stretched the sore muscles of my body and stood up from the chair that I was sitting to walk towards the window."Good morning Your Majesty! How is our beautiful patient this morning?"Maleficus greeted me with two of the pack's female doctors behind him. It is time for them to change her bandages and her clothes. I may have to step out with the old man."Morning Maleficus."The two doctors greeted me and bowed their heads as I waved my hand to let them spare with the formal greetings and proceeded to take care of the things around her. I glanced
* Prince Brad *My mind is bleeding just like how Sydney faces the edge of losing her life I feel like I am losing mine looking at her and gritting my teeth clenching my fist because the monster beside her is killing her soon. I swear that she would get the punishment she deserves for hurting the most special she-wolf in my life. How did they know that Sydney was my mate? I have never told anyone about that! Not even Maleficus who already saw her in my vision, and what is going on? The old man saw me getting stabbed, not Sydney!"Stop this charade, Missis Cooper, I know that you care about Sydney. You should hurt me, not her! I am the one whose lineage has made you suffer. Leave her out of this!"I could almost kill her with the way I look at her but she is determined. Her eyes are now turning red and Sydney is losing her breath. If I prolonged this for the conversation, she would lose a lot of blood and die."I like to see the hurt in your eyes Alpha Brad, yes! That's it, beg me for
*Prince Brad *I never liked Charles and his arrogant pale face showing off in the Langston Palace. He might be related to me by blood but he is more like his father, who is a white wolf from the North. The wolves of the Langston family are only grey or brown to streaks of black yet Charles's wolf is as white as snow, a total opposite of his character. Despite that, I have to respect him being two decades older than me. It does not show in his face but he is a much older wolf with no mate and a mean character that I am worried about Sydney going to the North.As we wait for the Coopers to come and send them off, my pride and my feelings for Sydney are eating me alive. I gulp down a glass of whiskey and look at the front doors when a warrior bows his head to make an announcement."Your majesty, the Coopers are coming in."My father signaled his hand to let them inside. "Finally, the Coopers are here Charles."We all focus our sight on the front doors as they open. Sydney stands up to m
* Sydney *As I sat on the couch inside the comfort of the Langston Palace with the Alpha King and Luna Queen, I could not help but wonder why Alpha Brad is keeping to himself at a distance. Pouring himself a glass of whiskey so early in the morning while the rest of us are having coffee. The Luna Queen took a glance at him sitting on the long stool beside the bar counter. He must have woken up on the wrong side of the bed."Brad my dear, isn't it too early for whiskey? We have a guest coming, remember that Charles is the next Alpha of the North. He would be here at any minute."The Luna Queen voiced out, while the Alpha King looked at the door pretending that he did not notice anything from his son."It's alright Mother, just one glass should be fine. He has been here many times before, and I assure you that Charles will take a glass of whiskey and not a cup of coffee when he comes."I met his gaze towards me when the Luna Queen pouted and Alpha King Vincent waved his hand. "He is en
* Sydney *The Luna Queen was nice throughout the day and Alpha Brad was distant. I don't know what is going on in his mind anymore. I can't tell him that I'm hurt and that his treatment of me affected me the most. However, being with the Luna Queen seemed to change a lot of things about my stay in the Palace. "Look at this nice dress Sydney, it will suit you the best. You can wear it tomorrow dear, the successor of the North is coming to meet you and are you alright with visiting the North?"I look at her and the beautiful dress in her hand, she doesn't look old despite the huge gap between our ages. I noticed that Brad only took a little of her features, he took mostly out of his father's looks the Alpha King."Yes, Your Majesty. I agreed with the Alpha King's announcement to meet the soon-to-be Alpha of the North. He is a white wolf just like myself and maybe he can tell me more about our lineage.""Oh, yes that is right Sydney. The white wolves are only from the North, I heard th
* Prince Brad *My parents did not impose further on asking about my relationship with Sydney and it was better for me. I know that they have noticed my actions, which concern mostly about her. The changes I made, I was not even aware of it before. I acted all on impulse and according to how I felt inside. The dinner was over and we retired to our room but I chose to go into the old archives and dig deeper. Staying in the room without touching Sydney is an impossible thing to do, and I would rather work my ass to sleep."Good morning your Majesty! I am sorry to disturb you, sir."The apologetic face of one of the Palace's servants greeted me when I opened my eyes from leaning back on the couch. I had fallen asleep inside the old archives/"Good morning. Please put all these things in order, and bring me a hot cup of black coffee, no sugar.""Right away your majesty."The servant picked up the books and ledgers on top of the table and he then got himself out of the room to get what I h