CHAPTER SEVEN
-WELDON-
"Enough!" I shouted, but my voice was drowned in the cacophony of raised voices.
The room reeked of tension and pure outrage. Thorn and Boris appeared ready to break out into a physical altercation, while Matus and Elder stood inches away from each other, engaged in a heated argument. Parella and Trisha were engaged in a heated dispute, hurling insults back and forth. Severa stood tearfully behind Thorin.
"Silence!" I hollered, my voice echoing off the walls in a harsh reverberation. Start
CHAPTER SEVEN-BORIS-The door closed behind Weldon and Thorin, leaving me alone with Wilhelmina. Her red eyes bore into mine, unblinking, and for the first time since I had known her, she seemed taller. Stronger. Like an indomitable force. The sight of her, unwavering, made a strange sensation flicker in my chest."Mina, you didn't mean that, did you." I said. My statement sounded more like a command, which it was, rather than a question. But there was an unexpected worry underneath my tone."I did," she held m
CHAPTER SEVEN-KINNSION-It had been a hectic day. I spent the entire night in my office, trying to complete my tasks before I had to depart for the wedding taking place in the Gravemaw Hounds' territory. Now, as dawn streaked the sky, I found myself battling the relentless fatigue. I rubbed my temples, trying to clear my head.A few days ago, we received a letter from the Luna Mother of the Gravemaw Hounds. It was addressed to me, Antonio, and Alina. The wedding was in three days, but Alina and I were departing later this afternoon to ensure all the preparations for our arr
CHAPTER SEVEN-KINNSION-The flight to the Gravemaw Hounds' territory was uneventful, with the exception of Alina's constant chatter about her new boyfriend, Ronan Dukes."He is the most divine person I've ever met!" Alina gushed. "His eyes are the color of the moonlit sky and his smile could light up even the darkest room. And that's not even mentioning his sense of humor!""Alina," I smiled tiredly. "That's all very lovely, but I'd really like to take a nap before we arrive. I haven't slept since yesterday nig
CHAPTER SEVEN-KINNSION-Before anyone could say anything, the limousine came to a halt. The chauffeur opened the door. Boris and Elder Greymane climbed out first, followed by me and Alina. We were in front of a magnificent estate. It was impressive, but nowhere near the grandeur of the palace we knew back home.The sprawling manor house was bathed in the dying rays of a setting sun, the golden glow lending an eerie, ethereal quality to the ancient stone facade. Towering arches and turrets reached toward the evening sky, while ivy crawled its way up the walls as though to cl
CHAPTER SEVEN-KINNSION-With Eris and Zenesha as our guides, we were able to explore every inch of the estate, from the grand manor house to the sprawling garden that encircled it. The garden was absolutely breathtaking and, in comparison to our palace's surrounding gardens back home, it was undoubtedly equal in its beauty.We traversed through the enigmatic forest of exotic trees and pollinating flowers, whose rich colors created a canvas on nature's palette. We watched as translucent butterflies danced around like sprightly nymphs, their wings shimmering in the golden lig
CHAPTER SEVEN-TRISHA-I led Prince Kinnsion and Princess Alina to their designated guest rooms, maintaining a composed and collected presence despite my own anger simmering inside. I was determined to find my foolish son. The moment I was alone, I released a low, guttural growl, my eyes flashing dangerously. That damn boy! He's completely throwing off my plans, I thought, seething as I clenched my hands into tight fists.The walls of the manor seemed to amplify the sound, se
CHAPTER SEVEN-ERIS-Mother, with a stern expression, commanded that Hiro and I head to our rooms, while Zenesha was told to leave as we had some private matters to attend to. Father attempted to intervene, but Mother brushed him off, leading Prince Kinnison and Princess Alina to their respective chambers. The atmosphere in the manor was tense with unspoken tension as the family dispersed.As Hiro and I retreated to our separate rooms, I noticed a growing unease in his eyes, a mirror to my own apprehensions."Hi
CHAPTER SEVEN-ERIS-In less than twenty minutes, the dinner would start, and I had spent the past hour and a half preparing with the maids. My mother checked in occasionally to ensure my appearance met her expectations.The silver-gray dress I was wearing, adorned with threads of gold, was chosen by mother herself. It hugged my figure and perfectly highlighted the dark shade of my hair and the yellow color of my eyes.Each time, her eyes scrutinized every detail, from the dress I wore to the way my hair was sty
CHAPTER THIRTEEN-WILHELMINA-From the window of Weldon's car, I observed the plane taking off in the distance. Severa was leaving with Maria, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Arnet. It would be some time before I saw them again. Weldon had suggested that I go with them, but I quickly shut down that idea. I was done being a helpless damsel; I would fight my own battles, with or without men by my side, even if one of them happened to be Antonio.Boris and Trisha were my adversaries. It was their actions that led me to this predicament, and now it was up to me to find a solution. A
CHAPTER THIRTEEN-BORIS-The arrogant Lycan actually believed he could steal my woman away from me! Who did he think he was? Just some pompous prince? That didn't mean anything to me!I stormed through the halls of Gravemaw Mansion, my fists tightly clenched. The servants wisely stepped aside as I made my way past them; they knew not to interfere with my seething rage."Boris," a familiar voice called out from around the corner. It was my mother. Her expression was unreadable as usual. "Follow me. We need to tal
CHAPTER THIRTEEN-SEVERA-Thorin kept his promise and brought me back to my family's home the next day. The drive there was quiet, both of us lost in our thoughts. I knew he could sense my anxiety.Thorin looked at me, his brown eyes softening. "Severa, you'll get through this," he murmured, placing a comforting hand on top of mine that was clenched on my lap."I know," I responded, trying to smile at him.My gaze dropped to his neck, where I had le
CHAPTER THIRTEEN-WILHELMINA-Maria and Severa stood close together, their arms locked. I stood before them like a shield, savagely determined to protect them at all costs."What do you want, Remus?" I asked.His laugh was a cold echo in the room, chilling me to my bones. "You're not naive, Wilhelmina," he chuckled. "You understand why I'm here. The Alpha demands the return of his fiancés.""We aren't going anywhere," I said, my voice low and threateni
CHAPTER THIRTEEN-WILHELMINA-It had been roughly a week since we uncovered that Trisha was responsible for the manipulated feelings between Prince Kinnsion and Eris, utilizing a Potion of Charm, while also pressuring Estrada into creating said potion.Antonio, Weldon, and Thorin had confronted Boris and Trisha about their criminal activities, sparking the beginning of an investigation. Antonio had also revealed our mate bond to them during the confrontation.Antonio warned us that there were spies from the Lyca
CHAPTER TWELVE-ERIS-We were now aboard a plane, en route to the Lycan Empire. The group consisted of myself, Hiro, Princess Alina, Kinnsion, Nora, and Estrada. The tension inside the aircraft was palpable, the air felt thin and suffocating, the silence echoing louder than the hum of the plane's engines.Hiro had originally been sitting across from me, but he eventually moved to sit across from Princess Alina. The two of them were now murmuring quietly to each other.Nora and Estrada were situated far from us, each engr
CHAPTER TWELVE-ERIS-Exhaustion consumed me. My head throbbed and my body felt like it had been run over by a truck. Even my emotions were worn out. It had been two days since Mrs. Arnet cured both Kinnsion and myself of the Potion of Charm. I could still remember the sensation of being cured so vividly.A cooling wave washed over me, erasing the shimmering illusion that had once trapped my mind. I remember looking into Kinnsion's eyes, seeing his love for me dwindle. Our love wasn't real. It was manufactured by a potion, by magic, nothing more. It left a hollow feeling in my heart
CHAPTER TWELVE-HIRO-Prince Antonio then turned to me. "Hiro," he said in a more gentle tone, "could you please explain how you came to be in the basement of the Alpha's Estate?"A slight chill ran down my spine as I nodded in agreement. I took a deep breath and began recounting the events that unfolded, starting from our mother's order to Eris and I."It all began a few days ago when Prince Kinnsion and Princess Alina came to visit," I explained. "Our mother commanded us to use the Potion of Charm to make them fall in
CHAPTER TWELVE-HIRO-Glancing around, I could feel the tense atmosphere in the room. Everyone seemed to know something that I didn't. I turned to Eris. She seemed uneasy, her usually flushed cheeks now drained of color. "What's going on?" I asked, bewildered by the sudden shift in mood.Eris remained silent, her gaze fixed on Prince Kinnsion. Her eyes glimmered with pain and sadness.Prince Antonio let out a heavy sigh, then turned back to me. "This could mean your father is involved in your brother's and mothe