Antionette's POV A knock at my door startled me from rolling dough for the fresh loaves I planned to prepare for the week. I had become quite the homemaker during this time. "Phillip?" I asked realizing he was out of breath. "Are you alright? What are you doing here?" I asked. "Sorry, I wanted to surprise you, but I fear that I was being followed. I tried to lose whomever tailed me," he replied pulling me into his arms. "Are you fucking serious? What if they're looking for me? You led them straight to me!" I panicked. "Calm yourself, woman!" He said shaking me. "I promise I wouldn't have come here if I was surely certain I was not followed," he assured me. "I would never endanger you, my love," he added stroking my cheek. "Okay," I said leaning into his touch. "Take a seat. I'll make us some stew. Shit! I ran out of goat," I sighed. "I'll get some from an old friend. I'll be back," he offered. "I don't want to fight with you. I will be gone for some time to help Alpha Queen Octavia.
Alpha Queen Octavia's POV "I cannot possibly fathom why you felt you could come in here and make fucking demands after everything you've done!" I snarled at Beatrice. "Lincoln! Your brother, Edmond’s corpse isn't even cold and you're allowing your bastard to rule in his place!" Beatrice said earning a harsh growl and my fingers wrapped around her throat. "YIELD!" I commanded making her wolf whimper into submission. I hated making wolves yield to my will. It was always best to have loyal followers because they WANT to follow me. “Let her? She earned this right!” my father snapped. She looked up at him horrified. How could she possibly believe she still held any leverage in this kingdom?"I-I..." she tried croaking out before I dropped her to her knees where she didn't dare meet my eye. "Beatrice, if I were you, I would tread lightly," I heard my father say over my shoulder just as Essex walked in. "She is my daughter!" Beatrice cried. "She is the bitch who ruined lives!" I growled.
Essex's POV "Hey, I really am sorry you know," Tavi said from behind me. She sighed heavily when I refused to turn to face her. Instead, I tried to divert the conversation.“It is beautiful out here besides the blood-stained grass," I spoke. "The coming rains will wash it all away," she replied grabbing my hand. I looked into her eyes. It wasn’t often that my mate showed her vulnerability; always keeping a barrier up even with me.“Your father, what's he like?" She asked for the first time. "He's intimidating, but honorable," I replied. "Then why are you upset about our meeting of each other?" She asked. "It's not my father I fear that will make things bad for us all. It is my brother, Nimrod. He's the same reason I do not show my face in the shadows. He's somehow convinced a lot of vampire kind to consider me an abomination,” I explained.Tavi frowned but allowed me to continue.“Nimrod's intentions are never good. We thought mating him with royal vampire blood would water down hi
Lawrence's POV "Come here, she-devil," I said to Karly. "What do you want?" She asked with an attitude. I stared at her like she grown a second head.“Sorry, my father...I mean, Lord Sheldon has been giving me shitty patrols all these months being here. l think he's punishing me and rewarding the dumbass, William. It was my idea to tail Phillip and drag him here and what do I get? NOTHING!" She explained. "Who did William say he was with when hit Phillip over the head?" I asked quizzically. "Why? Would you like her to sit on your face too?" She scoffed. "Erm, no. I was wondering if it were the same she-wolf from the village. She seems oddly familiar. What did he say her name was?" I asked annoyed. "Ana...Ally...Anna...Annais or some crap like that. Is she an old fling?" She asked with a hint of jealousy. Well, I’ll be damned. She was really jealous.“Karly, you are mine to berate, fuck, and drink with. I don't have eyes for another. It's been months and you still don't trust me," I
Phillip's POV"Hurry it up! We must show the new Lady our progress!" A guard said, hitting me over the back with his whip.It was usually not permitted because I needed my strength to guide the others to make the finest weapons for an inevitable war, but lately the guards have gotten rather impatient with us."Keep your pants on!" I growled back, earning another slash.It wouldn't break me. I had a family to get back to; two in fact. I'd hoped they hadn't forgotten me after all this time. I've seem to have lost track of how long I've been here. I never see sunlight. It's always cold here. When I'm permitted outside these walls, it is only snow and cold winds."Don't destroy our workhorse, guard," a familiar voice said, making my skin crawl. "Olga?" I asked, recognizing her from the Kingdom of Klaus.Although I recognized her, her beauty shined through unlike it did back in the Kkingdom."Hello, Phillip. I prefer Lady Donyale so much better," she cooed. "I don't understand," I said dum
Rose's POV "Look at his little chubby cheeks!" I cooed, pinching my sister Taysia's pup. "He's so chubby. I think I should not eat so much meat,” she replied, sounding self-conscious. "You are beautiful, sister. Hey, Duke Sayid doesn't suspect the pup not being his, does he?" I whispered. "Not at all. He's convinced little Sayid has his eyes," she giggled. "I still can't believe you gave your pup his name," I said, shaking my head. "He's my true mate, Rose. I love him with all my heart. He is good to me. I think it was meant to be this way. After what Lex did to me...I feared I would never conceive. He was such a monster, and I was blinded by the love I had for him. He haunts me still," she began to cry. "The son of a bitch is dead! Let it rest, sister," I urged. She continued to sob uncontrollably making me extremely impatient.“You don't understand. I see him every time I close my eyes. When I'm on top of Sayid, I see Lex's lustful glares boring into me. I cannot shake him. Someth
Oliver's POV Today we journey to witness the Union of my dear sister, Octavia, and her true mate, Essex. It gave me hope of my future with my own mate even if we beat them to the altar already. She was absolutely perfect for me.It's been nice being around my mate, Jamela. We were dispatched to our future kingdom these last few months. With Tavi and Essex ruling all the lands, things have already begun to prosper. It's been over a year now, and they are unmarried but equal. Too bad we were heading back for the possible bad news. "What are you thinking about, mate?" Jamela lazily asked. "How much has changed within only a year," I answered. "Come to bed, Alpha. Your Luna requires your immediate attention," she whispered in my ear. "What am I getting out of it?" I jokingly asked. "Undeniable satisfaction," she purred, straddling my lap. "Sounds like a fair deal," I groaned, feeling her grind on me. "You're quite an easy target," she giggled, inserting her hand inside my trousers strok
Alpha King Lincoln's POV Flashback…McKenna agreed to allow Jonah to live with me while she takes some time to grieve. He didn't want to leave, but he also didn't want his mother alone. Jonah is such a good and robust pup. Jubilee did well by them all. "You must think I'm a horrible mother," she sighed. "No, you are one of the strongest she-wolves I know. I will take good care of Jonah. I swear it," I replied. "Don't make him love you more than me," she joked. "How could anyone love anything or anyone more than you?" I said unintentionally. "Take care of yourself, my lord," she replied, ignoring my comment. "Where will you go?" I asked. "How will I ever find you? How will I know you're in trouble?" I asked. "I'm going someplace safe at least for a little while. There is something I must do," she assured me. "If you should ever need anything, I will always be here for you," I reminded her. "For that, I am grateful," She bowed before disappearing. McKenna left my study to bid farewel