Jamela's POV The sounds of broken necks, screams, and blood splatter finally ceded from Vincent's followers. It's still early, but we rode for Klaus as planned. After executing all of Vincent's followers, we became less skeptical about those that chose to pledge their allegiance to the crown. "Are you going to be okay?" McKenna asked me seeming refreshed. "Y-yeah. I am ready to face my father," I replied. "Olly will kill him if he harms you or refuses to surrender," she reminded me. "He won't have to. I'll do what must be done," I sighed. "It may not be as easy as you believe it to be," she said cocking an eyebrow. "What about you? I heard what Elena said to you about Jubilee. Does it help?" I asked and she smiled. "Nothing could erase the heartache. If fear it will always be there, but I do feel slightly better," she answered. "I don't know much about Jubilee," I said aloud. "Well, he's the bastard son of a Beta. It wasn't until our third eclipse together before I learned of his l
Alpha Santak's POV "What do you mean, no? You owe me you sick son of a bitch!" retired Alpha Tirado angrily growled. "I have the border locked down right now. The only wolves getting through are those with my permission. This is MY kingdom now you piece of shit!" I spat. "Don't forget who you address. I fought alongside you in many wars and you refuse me and my mate safe passage?" He snarled. "Looks like your mate wants as much from you as she could get," I chuckled. "You little..." he said coming at me. "Take them from my sight," I said waving them off. My mind wandered on my intentions of strangling my daughter, Jamela. I missed Lily every day, but it had to end this way. There is no reason she should live and my other daughter, Lily, and her mate, Jace are worm food. "Alpha! Someone is here to see you," Duke Sayid said dismissing protocol. "Were my orders unclear?" I asked pissed that my thoughts were interrupted. "Believe me, Alpha, you are going to want to hear what these two
Lawrence's POV "We need to go, NOW!" Karly whisper shouted. "It's not fair," I said stood frozen watching Oliver's massive frame tower over Alpha Santak. "I don't have time for your insecurities, my lord! We must go!" Karly said sending William a signal to get our horses. "We must go on foot or we will be spotted. Do you not know anything, stupid girl?" I asked dragging her behind me. "More than you, I'm sure," she murmured, but I ignored it. While dashing through the chaotic streets, my breath hitched in my throat when I saw HER. "You go ahead. I'll meet you at the wood line where it meets the creek. Wait for me there," I said to Karly. "Don't be a fool," she warned realizing why I felt the need to stop. "I won't. I promise," I lied. I inched toward Matilda. She still looked as beautiful as the day I realized she was my mate. It's too bad she reeked of Aiken's scent now. "AHHH!" She squealed as I drug her from the mayhem. "L-Lawrence?" She asked before I suffocated her until she
Rose's POV "I cannot believe it has come to this!" I shouted over the yelling. "I must find my mate, Duke Sayid!" Taysia said desperately searching for her mate. "What kind of life would you and your pup have with him? A life looking over your shoulder, sister?" I asked. "Says the she-wolf who set Vincent free!" She snapped. "I-I," I stammered. "Why should I listen to you? It is not like you know best. Either you help me look for him or leave me be, SISTER!" She snarled. I threw my hands up in surrender. If she wanted to ruin her life, I was too exhausted to try to stop her. "Why would you free that monster?" Essex voice sounded from behind me. My breath was caught in my throat. I had no idea he had been near in the chaos of the ongoing war.“It is not what you think," I reasoned. "Rose..." he began to say. "No! I am no longer yours and neither or you mine. You don't get to speak to me," I said dismissively. "We are in the middle of a war and you act as if I am the enemy," he sa
McKenna's POV"Why did you let her go? It is clear that she is a criminal!" I protested. "Which is why it will be proven tonight," Tavi replied. "How? She will be gone within minutes!" I explained. "You are right, mother. If you must know, there's already someone on her trail," Tavi responded. "You did not raise me to be a fool. I have messed up plenty, but I tend to learn from them," she added. "Of course. I know you do," I said relieved.After turning in for the night, I got this overwhelming feeling that I was being watched. It made me leery."Jamela?" I asked out loud. "I didn't mean to startle you," she sighed. "What are you doing out here? Where's Olly?" I asked worried. "He's helping with the clean up and the list to notify loved ones of the passing of their family members," she answered.Then it hit me, she had just lost her father."How are you doing?" I asked sitting next to her. "I thought I would feel lighter, but I already feel haunted. "There's so many unanswered questio
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