CHAPTER 88 PLANNING THE BALLTEDDY'S P.O.VI was exhausted from not having any real sleep. Being in a dream like that is basically like being awake in the NREM stage of sleep. In other words, it means you get no rest. Which meant today I was on autopilot. I wasn't in the game like I wanted. My mind couldn't stop thinking about the dream."Luna Queen, is there something you would like me to do?" Asmall petite girl asked, taking me out of my thoughts."Sorry dear, what is it that you normally do for the Kingdom so I can put you on the right task?" I asked, feeling a sense of guilt for not knowing them all like I should."This is Lacey, she works mostly in the kitchen." Fenris said, surprising me that he knew the answer."Well, how about you think of some ideas for foods that match the theme of the ball?" I asked, knowing I would also be thinking of food myself, just to be safe."Absolutely!" Lacey chirped excitedly. "You seem a bit off, are you sure you don't need to go see Erin?" Fenr
CHAPTER 89 WHO IS THAT?FENRIS'S P.O.VAfter a tireless two weeks of planning, it was finally coming to an end. It was rough, I won't lie. We were all exhausted and my staff deserved the night off after the hard work they put into helping us with such a big task.When Teddy arrived she looked surprised to see the ballroom completely decorated. When she retired for the night, we had the decorations on the stage but nothing done. Me and my staff worked all night to get the ballroom done. A token of my gratitude for Teddy's help, without her and the staff, this could not be possible."Holy crap. This took all night." She said in awe.I looked around at all the hard work we did, happy with the results. We went with tall tables so the guests would have to stand and mingle rather than sit and not. We of course accommodated chairs off to the side, but overall the idea was to mingle. The tables were covered with long white table cloths with light blue lights underneath. Each table had a glass
CHAPTER 90 ALPHAINTERVIEWSFENRIS'S P.O.VShe didn't let me explain anything. The remainder of the preparation for the interviews was awkward. Everytime I tried to talk, her eyes would light up in her fiery red, warning me. I don't understand women's minds. She was angry at a dream as if any of us had control over what we dream about.That however didn't just feel like a normal dream, it felt real. I could physically feel Lydia's fear. I didn't truthfully care if she died but I was however curious what it was she knew that he needed so badly.Today was the day of the Alpha interviews. I knew Teddy would rock it, but then again I could sense how angry she still was, which may reflect in the interview process.If she would only allow me to explain myself, she would understand. Hell, she has dreams she has no control over. How can she be mad at me? What if her abilities were affecting me too because we were fated mates?When I walked into the office, Teddy was already sitting at the desk
CHAPTER 91 FORGIVENESSTEDDY'S P.O.VNow that the interviews were done, the ball was the next big event. Once the ball comes to an end, then we can begin to really prepare for what's coming. We had already been researching dates and having the Kingdom train with different skills so that we were as prepared as we could be. But it just didn't feel like enough. We really needed to figure out how to get more information. What little I have managed to see, wasn't nearly enough.As I sat in front of the mirror looking at my reflection I looked over to the place I was hit in my last dream. I was terrified of that happening again. But if he could hurt me, does that mean I could also hurt him? If that were the case then I needed to be ready even in my sleep for a potential battle. How the fuck does one even prepare for such a thing?My bedroom door swung open and closed with a slam, pulling me instantly from my thoughts. I looked over to see Imagen leaned against the now closed door. Her eyes
CHAPTER 92 WALKING IN AWINTER WONDERLAND GALATEDDY'S P.O.VOnce we pulled away, both of us were breathless. He mirrored what I assumed my face looked like. Surprised. Like I said, I've been so hot and cold. This was our first kiss since before he rejected me and I gave no warning before I attacked his face."I'm sorry, I shouldn't... -" I began to say before he pulled me in for another, cutting me off mid-sentence.Once our blissful moment ended, clapping sounded from behind us."It's about damn time." Amasculine voice echoed from behind.We turned to see Tanner approaching us with a smile. Fenris's face immediately looked confused. Which made sense, I hadn't exactly shown him that Tanner and I were so not into one another. I actually did the complete opposite. I used every chance with Tanner to make Fenris angry and jealous. Immature, I know."I was beginning to think I would die before y'all made up." He then said, making me giggle a little. "And who do we have here?" I asked, loo
CHAPTER 93 WHEN THE LAST LEAF FALLSFENRIS'S P.O.VI heard a scream and my eyes immediately shot over to where Teddy was standing. Her head was cocked to the side as she examined the big man child pointing his finger at her accusingly. I made my way over to where my mate was, the Parks a few steps ahead."She did it dad, she did it." He said as his finger waved dramatically in the air.I knew Teddy could handle herself but it wasn't in my blood to sit back and just watch. Asmile crept up on her face when they both were standing directly in front of her."I did what, Aiden?" She asked."IT'S ALPHA." He raged causing a bigger scene."Correct me if I'm wrong Alpha Parks but Aiden is your second born. Correct?" Teddy asked, her eyes now on the older version of Aiden."Yes he is." "Right, which means he is not a true Alpha. Maybe by blood, but he is not entitled to the name Alpha unless he was granted the title. Correct?""That is correct." The older man said softly."So, Mr.Parks as I sa
CHAPTER 94 MERRY CHRISTMASFENRISS P.O.VAfter I returned, the ball was starting to dwindle down. Teddy and I stayed until the very last person left. Some were too intoxicated to drive back so they opted to stay in our guest wing. After they all had retreated for the night, Teddy and I gave out orders to the clean up crew. Which was a different set from our servers, we didn't want to overwork anyone. We then decided to head up to our wing once they started cleaning."Thanks for tonight." Teddy said with a small smile."Anytime." I said as I pulled my wrist up to look at the time."It's 12am. Merry Christmas." I then said."Oh um... Merry Christmas.""I have something for you. Wait here." I said before turning away to grab her gift off the nightstand in my room.When I returned her face looked surprised. "You didn't have to. I didn't get you anything." She said as her smile faded."I don't need anything." I then said as I handed her the gift."You shouldn't have spent any money on me.
CHAPTER 95 TOGETHER AT LASTTEDDY'S P.O.VI couldn't sleep, I only tossed and turned in my empty room. The need grows greater with each passing moment. I knew I wouldn't be able to resist him much longer. I also knew we had a lot to discuss. But for now, words weren't what I needed, physical contact was. I rolled over in bed for the up-teenth time, looking at Mr.Cuddles who laid on the pillow next to me. Still dirty and old, but completely rebuilt as if he was brought back to life.Fuck it. I'm going for it, I thought to myself. We've had enough time with tension building to make ourselves crave one another. Now it's time for us to devour each other's bodies in ways we hadn't had the pleasure of doing.I got up and grabbed my kimono, wrapping it around my naked body loosely. I had one goal in mind and clothes weren't a part of that.I crossed the hall with a new mindset in place. I raised my hand to knock, nerves building in my stomach. I took a deep breath in before courage finally s
CHAPTER 202: FAMILIAR STRANGERELIAS'S P.O.VAs I stared at the man claiming to be my father, a million thoughts raced through my mind. How was this possible? My father had been presumed dead for over two decades. Yet here he sat, looking at me with those golden eyes that mirrored my own."How did you find us?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady. "If your memories are gone, how did you know you came here?"Kingston, or rather, my father, hesitated before answering. "I can't explain it. It's like... something deep inside me just knew this was where I belonged. Even without my memories, my heart remembered the way home."His words stirred something in me, a longing I hadn't let myself feel in years. But I couldn't let my guard down yet. "You say you don't remember anything, but you recognized Uriah and me. How?""Fragments. Bits and pieces that don't quite fit together. Your faces are familiar, like echoes from a dream. I was hoping coming here would help me understand why."I exc
CHAPTER 201 I'M HOME UNKNOWN P.O.V 9 YEARS LATER It took me years. But years were more like days when you've been alive as long as I have been. But I succeeded. I found the person I needed most. Or at least I hoped they were the key to what I needed. "Now, do you remember what we have trained for?" "I do. I don't understand it. But I remember." They replied. "It is not something to be understood as long as you know the plan." "I know the plan." "Good. Now go." I said with a smile. "One last question. Are you sure it will work?" They asked. "Trust in the system. Play the cards right and you will not fail." They looked unsure of my words, but I knew that they would do just fine. All they had to do was play their role right. It was simple really. I worked too hard to locate them for them to fail me now. ELIAS'S P.O.V I sat in my window, staring up at the moon. The enticing feeling of the moon daring me to dream bigger. To be better. To do better.
CHAPTER 200 THE TIME HAS COMETEDDY'S P.O.V 13 YEARS LATER Tomorrow Elias would officially turn 16. Which meant that he would be getting his wolf. Most Alpha heirs didn't get to take over their position until the age of 25. However, under certain circumstances, such as the current Alpha of said pack passing before the heir turns 25, then they are permitted to take over when they receive their wolves at the age of 16. I know being 16 was considered a child in most religions. But as werewolves, it's believed that if you have your wolf then you can run a pack. I'm sure Elias was absolutely terrified right about now. Tomorrow night, he will be crowned the King. But before that, he had to get through his ceremonial crowning under the Red Moon. Which was why I chose to swoop by and check in to see how he was holding up before calling it a night. I softly tapped on the big oak door of Elias's bedroom. "Come in, Ma!" I casually strolled in. He was seated at the desk reading his book.
CHAPTER 199 A YEAR WITHOUT YOUTEDDY'S P.O.V 1 YEAR LATER I sat in my big windowsill as the sun rose in the sky, looking down at my journal. A therapeutic method that was introduced to me by Kennedy, my therapist. I wrote to Fenirs everyday. What he missed. So really I just wrote about anything that happened. In a sense, it made me feel like he wasn't missing out. Dear Fenirs , Can you believe it has already been an entire year since you've been gone? Oh, how the times have changed. I promise that you would be proud of the Queen I have become in your absence. Every decision that I have made this far, was made with the question of 'what would Fenirs do'? Would he agree with my decision? I know I've told you once before but I wanted to do a run down of all that has happened since you've been gone. Uriah stepped down as the Beta, choosing to be the top warrior instead. I insisted that it wasn't necessary, but I suppose that after some time, the guilt was too much for him to handl
CHAPTER 198 TIME TO LET HIM GOTEDDY'S P.O.V I kept racking my brain, trying to figure out what he must've seen that intrigued him. I pray to the high heavens above that it wasn't my son. But what else would pique an interest in such an old soul who's seen it all? "Did anyone see Josiah give Zola his blood?" I asked as soon as he had left with Sibil once I was finally able to come visit them in the infirmary. "No. It was like one minute she was sick and the next she was awake, alert, and happy." Novalee replied as she cuddled Zola closer to her chest. "So, should we give her his blood to be safe then?" "Let's save it. If she takes a turn for the worse at least we will have this to save her." I shook my head in understanding before handing over the vial of blood to Novalee. "Thank you so much. You have no idea what this means to me." Tears were starting to free fall from her face with gratitude. But I didn't want to be praised. I was just happy that Zola was healthy again and
CHAPTER 197 OUR DEAL IS DONETEDDY'S P.O.V I laid out my conditions. Insisting that he gave her his blood beforehand. Swearing that I would uphold my end of the deal. "You do realize that I can collect her on my own without any help, right? I only offered out of courtesy. So, what makes you think you have a bargaining chip here?" My heart was pounding against my chest. Why did I ever think that this would be a good idea? "Look, Zola's condition got worse overnight. I don't think time is on our hands here. I'm not sure I can find Sibil fast enough to meet your condition." The last thing I wanted to do was sound vulnerable but shit, I was running out of time here. "Well it makes sense she got worse. Her cure came within close proximity of her. The curse sensed me." "You knew that would happen when you struck the deal?" I was horrified that he had not a single ounce of care in his heart. "Considering it was too late, why tell you?" I bit my lip, trying to remain calm. I couldn't
CHAPTER 196 RECONDITIONTEDDY'S P.O.V He spun me around the dance floor once more before releasing my hand. When I stopped spinning, he was long gone. Leaving only his mint smell behind. "I see you were making a deal with the devil without us." A voice I knew all too well said from behind me. I turned around to see Lucy standing there, definitely not in a robe as she was before. "He told me to come alone. You could have jeopardized our deal." "Um, you did come alone. I drove myself here." She responded sassily. "You know what I meant by coming alone." "You didn't say I couldn't bring myself." God damn her with her logical ways to wiggle around meanings. Looking for any possible loophole. "He looked like he wanted to break him off a piece of you, though." "Stop, my mate just died." She threw her hands up in surrender. "Look, I was only stating the obvious." Her face lifted up in a half smile, which was basically taunting me. "He does not." "Come on. You can't blame him. Lo
CHAPTER 195 DANCE WITH THE DEVILTEDDY'S P.O.V I was certain that who I saw was Josiah. I had this familiar feeling deep inside. Surely he wouldn't show up just to leave without saying a word to me, right? I kept looking for him as the guests all started to leave. Another round of 'I'm so sorry for your loss.' given out. I had every intention of leaving early to avoid that. But how was I to leave knowing that Josiah was there? After everyone had left, there was still a man seated inside, the last person in the room. But it wasn't him. "Sir, the memorial has ended. Is there something I can help you with?" I asked as I made my way over to him. He sat still, not moving a muscle in the slightest. "Sir?" I asked as I patted his shoulder. His eyes connected with mine, they had almost looked glossed over. "Sir, are you okay? Do I need to call for help?" "Meet me at the underground club, ALONE. I will be the one in the shadows. Wear something nice." The man said before his eyes began
CHAPTER 194 FAREWELLTEDDY'S P.O.V I decided to leave Iblis locked in the spellbound room until I met with Josiah. The last thing I wanted to do was lose the only person that we knew who could contact him. Which Josiah just so happened to be the only man alive that could heal Zola. Luckily, Elias managed to replenish Lucy and I's energy and powers before we trapped Iblis. Not in front of anyone of course. I felt guilty for even asking this of him, but by doing so, it has allowed us to put up a stronger barrier in the room. I keep telling myself that at least it was for the greater good. And in this case it really is, but that doesn't justify relying on a two year old to save the Kingdom and Zola. Plus, it was as if I was asking the man my son was destined to fight to the death to come ahead and meet him. I had no intention of allowing them to cross paths but as one might say, his destiny was already set. I just have to hope that fate doesn't allow them to meet so soon. I know mayb