The doctor entered and set his clipboard behind him. He crossed his arms and sat down on the counter behind him. Richard crosses his arms and sits down in his chair, shrugging. "Usually, I would have called a Haquihana expert after me, but she said it's quite simple, really."Richard turned his King and curious eyes to the King. "The symptoms and the level of heat coming from her body were actually his wolf's doing. Normally, her wolf would always obey her human counterpart, except if something happened and it made her agitated," he explained. Judah sighed. He knew why. Judging by Judah's reaction, Richard assumed he knew what triggered Gray's wolf from surfacing. "Well?" Judah straightened his back from the slouching position he previous position. "Gray marked someone during her heat, and it wasn't me." Richard's eyes widened. He's not a Haquihana expert, but he knew enough about them. And he knew something about them that made them stand out more than the normal she-wolves.
Judah started to wake up, and he yawned. "U-uncle Jonas? When did you come in?" Judah asked him when he saw Jonas smiling at him. He knew he had retired, and what was he doing there inside his father's room?He was the one who taught him everything when his father wasn't around when he was still young."A moment ago. I was collecting something, but I saw you sleeping. Did you take a good nap?" "Yeah. I didn't mean to fall asleep, but I was too tired. I don't mean to slack on my work, but-""No. If you're tired, you need to sleep. You can't lead a kingdom if you're exhausted, now, can you?" Judah shook his head. "Don't ever feel bad for putting your needs first if necessary. A great leader cares for themselves almost as much as they care for others. Haven't I taught you that?"Judah nodded, rubbing his eyes and standing to his feet. He was still a bit tired but could focus better now that he had slept. "Thanks, uncle," Judah said. The reason why Jonas hadn't retired was to secret
Judah led the way to a tomb that he wanted Gray to see. He picked some wild white lilies, which made Gray furrowed. "Flower? Why would you pick some flowers?" she asked him."I'm going to let you meet someone," Judah said, looking at her and then smiling. "Someone?" Judah didn't answer as they passed trees. Within a few minutes, Gray saw a lone grave in the center of some wild magic roses. The reddish-pink flowers created a path leading to the long grave. Judah took her hands until they stopped before the grave. "In loving memory of Natalie Watson," Gray read it. "Who's grave is this, and who's Natalie?" Judah put down the flowers and uttered prayers silently. When he was done, he took a deep breath and held Gray's hand again before facing his mate's grave. "Natalie, this is Gray. She's my new mate now. I know you probably saw her from above, but I wanted to introduce you to her. This will be the last time I'll visit your grave, Talie, as I honor your wish. Gray and I will lead
Gray kept quiet as they walked on. She noticed that Judah switched direction so that he could walk the perimeter of the land while still keeping the building in sight. Judah sighed deeply. "I was so wild before I met you. What you see now is not the Judah I was days before I met you. You forced me to change for the better, Gray, and for that, I'm grateful."Gray giggled, nodding. "I didn't do anything but show up, but you're welcome. I guess it does take a special kind of alpha to reign me in. I've heard that almost my entire life.""Because you're crazy, a good crazy, but sometimes it gets out of hand," Judah chuckled. "Aren't you honored to have to deal with me? Most male wolves would give up on chasing me," She laughed, sarcasm seeping through her voice.Judah gave her a cute little half-smile and a curt nod. "Yes, yes, I am." Gray stopped laughing as soon as she realized he was serious, and she blushed. She heard a rustle in the trees and froze. Before she could even react, J
On the way back, Judah found Gray on their bed, sad. He sensed that something weird was happening, and until he figured it out, he needed to be alert. He had to watch over everyone, his priority being Amber and Gray. Judah sat beside her and smelled the worry all over his mate. He reached out and grabbed her hand, turning his head to look at her. "What did Richard say?" He asked her. Gray looked at him, and tears started to fall down her eyes. "Henry's mark was disappearing from Amber's neck. He said that Henry is probably dead and that Amber will follow if no one will mark her immediately," she replied. Judah had suspected it. The man standing in Cezar's position might have killed Henry. He knew that Henry knew a lot, and when he decided to retire, the fake Cezar had to kill him. "I have to go back there and-""Gray, please. Get a rest. Zeus is with her. He will protect her," Judah said before hugging her. "But the enemy, they will-""Leave it to me, baby. Just sleep, and when
"So, that's why you wanted to tell me the truth even in your last breath? What if you weren't dying? Would you still tell me everything?" Judah said. Anger has already been raised, and he wanted to kill this woman so badly. But he stopped himself. Cammi smiled. "I have been waiting for this to happen. I could easily escape and let your kingdom be taken away, but I figured it out it was a waste, something my conscience couldn't take. I knew my father would eventually kill me since I knew everything about his plan. Because he made my little sister a hostage, I don't have any choice but to do what he wants. But a few days ago, before I let myself be captured, I learned that my sister had died a long time ago. She was neglected, tortured, and raped. How could that monster possibly do that with her? His daughter!?"Judah's anger was subdued. Cammi isn't a bad woman. She was just a victim of whoever this Alex was. "That's why, Your Highness, I wanted to let you know those big shots insid
"Kaven!" "It's nice for you to remember my name but not my request of meeting up, little rabbit," Kaven said, stepping towards Gray. Gray gathered all her remaining strength and jumped back on the bed, protecting herself from the demon before her. "Why are you trying to stay away from me? Didn't we have a great time in the bathroom stall when we met, darling?" he asked as he started to climb up on the bed. "Y-you hypnotized me! Shyly made me drink that violet liquid," Gray accused him. She saw Kaven smirking. "On that," he said stopping a few inches away from her and taking off his turtle neck shirt. He then showed her a mark. A mark she knew even if she was drunk. "You! You were the one who-""Yes darling. It was me," Kaven said, swiping his tongue on his lower lip. "The sex was good. You're a moaner, little rabbit. I like the way you climbed on me and moved your hips like a professional cowgirl." he added, demonstrating her. "You took advantage when I'm at my weakest, you mo
Gray was lying on her bed, suffering from a burn on her ankle. She tried many ways to prevent the sliver from touching her skin, but it was futile. She can't find any thin cloth that fits the space between the shackle and her ankle's skin. She wanted Ana to visit her again, but to no avail; a male guard would often bring food for her. "Where is Ana?" she once asked the guard, but the guard only glared at her saying shut up. Since Ana told her to eat her food, Gray had to follow her; otherwise, she'd die from starvation before she could even escape from the hell hole, she was in. With each passing day, Gray waits for Ana to come, but the girl is not shown yet. Gray sometimes can't help thinking that maybe she had already escaped and left her behind, or worse, she was probably killed. Gray shook her head. She had put her trust in her, and her words were reassuring. But where is she? What happened to her?She was scratching the burnt skin of her ankle when the door of her room opened,