It looks like mom and dad are fighting. Haha.Thank you for reading. Love always, Kiki.
HAYLEE~~I felt terrible.I have seen people look at me with accusations in their eyes. Even Benita did when she first asked me about Jose, and I didn’t let that ruin my mood because I believed she didn’t know any better. However, seeing the same accusatory look that I have seen in my dad’s eyes countless times, even when I did nothing wrong, in Alpha King Xalen’s eyes broke my heart.Even a fool would know that he was comparing me to his late mate once again. He promised to never do that again, but here we are.Last night, I read letters with him, but tonight, I had become a suspect.He might even think I dropped the letters where he found them. That would make perfect sense to him just because I went to Jose’s room. Oh, I hated this mess.“He is still here. Hiding under the covers won’t send him away, Haylee,” Liya said to me, sounding calm when I expected that she would be angry with me.I snapped through the mental link between my wolf and me, “He can stand there till morning fo
ALPHA KING XALEN~~I didn’t expect to hear that Jose, or should I call him Leo, was Haylee's childhood friend and best friend until recently. From the way she spoke about him, her affectionate tone, and the pain in her eyes, I could tell that Haylee was sad about how she and Jose left things.“You lost your friend because of me, huh?” I stated, squeezing her hand. Haylee shook her head. “Not really. I think he hates me because I couldn’t reciprocate the feelings he had for me. Maybe that’s why he became a womanizer—” “Whoa. What feelings are we talking about?” I cut in with a query that had Haylee’s eyes cutting into mine. She hesitated but still answered, “He claimed to be in love with me, and from what Kaylee said, his feelings for me were one of the reasons he rejected her.” “I don’t like the sound of that,” I stated bluntly, hating the idea of Jose harboring feelings for Haylee. Theo seethed within me, “I should have killed him when I had the chance. Now I can’t rip his he
HAYLEE~~I guess it could still be a perfect night after one or two confrontations. The feel of Alpha King Xalen’s lips on mine woke the horny she-wolf within me. It was as if she knew I couldn’t do it alone, so she came out to play. She matched Alpha King Xalen’s energy, took everything he gave, and gave it back to him. She moaned into the kiss repeatedly, making me feel like I was floating. She had never been kissed like this before. She had never felt so much emotion within her body. She was me. I was the horny she-wolf who couldn’t get enough of her mate. I didn’t know what exactly the kiss was doing to me, but I knew I didn’t want the feeling that came with it to end because it felt so good. Without hesitating, I wiped my memory of the kiss Jose and I shared and the one with Alpha King Xalen that I could barely remember and counted this one as my first kiss. I had never imagined that my first kiss would be this perfect.It was perfect enough to get a protesting whimper ou
ALPHA KING XALEN~~Waking up in Sophia’s bed wasn't exactly what I needed to get my mind off the memorable and passionate moment Haylee and I shared last night. Although I still yearn to have more of Haylee, I was able to release some tension by sleeping in my daughter's bed.It was like opening the dam of desire a little so I could think straight because I needed to stay focused right now. I had a couple of missions to accomplish. I had to find out who Laura was working for and who she was sleeping with. I had to figure out if I could trust Roy. I also had to have a talk with Jose, who I still believed could be of help, whether the hard way or the easier one.Not to forget that I had to find evidence to back up my claim when I said that Alpha Richard killed Laura and tried to wipe out my family years ago.But before doing any of that, I needed to make sure I was on the same page with my daughter. I had been in her bed all night, and she was currently sleeping on my chest, but I be
HAYLEE~~I almost didn’t want to get out of bed that morning. Who would want that when they could stay in bed and dream about the smoking hot man who filled my soul with feelings I didn’t know I had the ability to release? I most likely would have stayed in bed if Liya hadn’t said to me, “What’s good is staying in bed and dreaming about him when you can just walk down the hallway and see the real thing?” That got me out of bed, and I quickly freshened up, but not even the warm water from the shower washed the smile off my face. I thought I would have to get through my morning routine before I got to see Xalen, but to my surprise, I found him in Jodie’s nursery with Sophia and Asher. And they all looked squeaky clean. “Haylee!” Asher clapped with excitement as soon as I stepped into Jodie’s nursery. Before I could respond or even take a closer look at every one of them, both Sophia and Asher ran to hug me. I dropped to my knees so I could hold them better and whisper to them, “Y
Princess Allison’s POV ~~I thought I was supposed to pick up his broken pieces and glue them back together. But why the fuck is he grinning? Why the fuck is he looking like he has got his whole life in order?And why would he even think of taking the slave out? What's with him and the slave, for goddess sake! Never have I felt the need to be jealous of an ugly-ass, plank-looking slave. She looked deprived of everything, including beauty. The sight of her makes me want to throw her off a bridge, especially when I see her in an expensive outfit that I know she didn't have enough money to buy. “He bought that for her?” Nala growled within me. I didn't realize I cared more than I should, even when jealousy oozed out of me in waves. “He wouldn't buy her clothes, would he? Why would he do that?” Nala asked me questions I couldn't answer.But I was ready to pour out all the anger ripping through me. In the past, I would have thrown a tantrum just because I needed to do that to achieve
Princess Allison’s POV ~~“Oh, that feels good.”I moaned into Jose’s neck as he slipped out of me. I loved how he made me feel each time he slipped into me, but I was sure as hell that there were no strings attached.He was just the man who answered my booty call in this pack. I would have loved to have more than one like I used to back home, but I wouldn’t want a repeat of what happened the last time.Jose knew to keep his mouth shut or on me.“It’s always a pleasure with you, Your Majesty,” Jose smirked.He was getting more confident around me, and sometimes I wanted to put him in his place, but that would affect the sex, and I couldn’t let that happen. However, I didn’t let him get too familiar, which was why I always kicked him out of my bed as soon as he got me off like I wanted.“Now that you have gotten what you wanted, can we make the call that matters? Something doesn’t feel right about how the King relates to Haylee. I think it’s high time we get rid of her.” Nala called
Alpha Prince Roy's POV ~~Ever since the talk I had with Xalen, I have been thinking about the past few years and how I have wasted it hating him. I felt bad but also felt angry at the world for making me experience this hell. My life could have been so much easier if I was rejected. It would have been so much easier if Laura didn’t act nicely to me and make me fall in love with her even though she was with another man—my cousin at that!Now I couldn’t move on. I found out that Xalen wasn’t at fault and, in fact, was a victim of Laura and her mysterious master, yet I couldn’t move past hating him. I couldn’t get over Laura. I should hate her right now, but I couldn’t. I was stuck in a loop, and it didn’t seem like I would be getting out of it anytime soon. Also, I still had a lot to tell Xalen if I was to work with him and shed light on the mysterious that had put our lives in disarray for many years. I have to tell him that I still have Laura’s letters but can’t part with them b
HAYLEE~~Two days after the meeting with the elders, I still didn’t understand why Xalen wanted me at the meeting, and I also didn't understand why he would threaten the lives of the elders' loved ones right after he said he was about to make them a better offer.Goddess, the political game was complicated, and I might never understand it.That was why I didn’t go with him to the private meeting he was having with the elders who had reached out to him after the public meeting. He tried to get me out of our bedroom earlier today, but I refused, telling him that I had more research to do.Xalen left me in the bedroom, but his presence remained in the back of my mind. I smiled to myself as memories of the previous day flashed through my mind. Despite the toxic tension in the pack, Xalen and I spent the previous day in bed, strengthening our bond and just being there for each other—“You mean fucking each other like horndogs?” Liya let out a woofy snort, causing my lips to stretch even
ALPHA KING XALEN~~ Nothing kills a man faster than having to watch the woman he loves suffer, and I was no different from any other man.In fact, because I was the Alpha King, seeing Haylee, my mate and the woman I loved, suffering because of the lapse in my judgment and my failure to protect her name was killing me faster yet so slowly.It was torture.Of course, I didn’t regret killing Benita, even though her death had led to protests and more suffering for Haylee. However, I have come to realize that I could have kept her alive until she told the truth and cleared my mate’s name.Killing Benita after she soiled Haylee’s name and person was a wrong move, and we were all paying for that mistake. Haylee is paying more than the rest of us.“Does she have to attend the meeting with us? She could just stay at home where she would be safe,” Theo complained as we both watched Haylee prepare for the meeting through my worried eyes.“Be safe?” I exhaled. “We both know she is safer when s
HAYLEE~~“What has gotten into you?” Jose snapped at me, his voice low but still loud enough for the few servants who had gathered in the living room to hear him. “Will you ever stop? She is a helpless woman and—”“Jose!” I cried out, wondering if the kind soul that used to be my best friend was still in there. I was breaking underneath all the weight and attacks, and even though Xalen was with me, it would be nice to have the man I used to know by my side.It would be nice to have my Leo.The one I used to have before all this craziness. Before he became Kaylee’s mate and got into trouble because of me. The one I used to trust. The one I would be able to trust in this kind of situation.“When do you plan to stop all of this? You are breaking the realm apart, and you aren't even Queen yet!” Jose snapped at me, ignoring my cry for help. Rather than be the friend I needed, he joined the army of people who wouldn’t hesitate to stone me to death.What was I expecting? Stupid, stupid Ha
HAYLEE~~It’s been a week since my mate angrily defended me and shut Benita up permanently. It’s been a week since Benita died, but it still feels like yesterday, not just because I still see her face each time I close my eyes, but because her death has brought about a huge protest.The tension in the Pack has grown larger and more intense over this week, but so has the protest against what the Pack members call the dark witch and her tyrant mate. In other words, they have been protesting to have me exiled and against Xalen’s actions—or lack of action—towards Allison’s supposed predicament.Aside from the protest, the servants have also been avoiding me. If they weren’t staying clear of me, the dark witch, they would be rude to me openly. In fact, they chose the perfect time to do that. Usually, when I am alone, they are in groups.My family—Xalen, Roy, Flavia, the kids, and Gladys—has been my source of strength during this chaotic time, but whenever they couldn’t be with me, I wou
Princess Allison’s POV ~~“Your father and I once planned to make Elder Calvin look like the villain. Make the king believe Elder Calvin was working with Laura to get her pregnant by Prince Roy’s seeds,” he began.I didn’t know the full plan, but I knew that it involved the letters Alpha King Xalen found in the bedroom he once shared with his late queen. The man standing before me confirmed that when he continued speaking with so much confidence.“Do you recall the letters? They were exchanged between Laura and me. She wasn’t easy to manipulate because of the bond she had with Roy and that kind heart of hers, but what choice did she have? She knew I could easily kill everyone she loved, so she had to do as I said, but even that wasn’t enough, so I took her out.”The manner in which he announced that casually scared me to my bones, or maybe it was the indifferent spark in his eyes.“You see how carefully crafted those plans are? Well, until Elder Calvin’s body was found, I almost lo
Princess Allison’s POV ~~What in the royal pack is happening?The head of the woman who just openly restored my honor fell to the ground, but that one question still echoed in my mind.“What the hell is happening?” I gasped internally, tears rolling down my chin as I played the part that Benita had given me.It was sudden, of course, but I didn’t fail to play my part perfectly. I could feel hands on my shoulders, comforting me, and even though the urge to shake off the flirty hands on me was intense, I controlled myself, crying like a helpless pregnant woman.Benita was dead. Alpha King Xalen was angry. Haylee was stunned, speechless, and frozen in her spot. The pack was in disarray, while I was confused as hell.I mean, why would Benita do that? She told me she didn’t want Haylee to be queen, but why would she sacrifice her life to make sure of that? Why didn’t she mention my name like I knew Haylee and the King expected, even though I hadn’t been the nicest person to her?“Whate
HAYLEE~~I heard her right. Right?She mentioned my name. Benita, the so-called friend who tried to kill me with different kinds of poison, said Haylee put her up to it.The question is, which Haylee?I mean, there has to be another Haylee in the pack. Perhaps her name is spelled differently from mine—Hailey or maybe Hayley. Urgh, fuck!Frustration slipped into my blood vessels because a huge part of me knew that Benita was referring to me, and it was confirmed when she looked my way and spat with so much hatred, “The supposed Queen put me up to this. If I had known this was the game she was trying to play, I wouldn’t have listened to her.”Benita burst into tears, shedding crocodile tears, but they looked real enough to get a reaction out of the crowd. In fact, she pulled their heartstrings even more when she whimpered, “But I am s-simply a lowly servant. I d-dare not say no to the queen.”I couldn’t believe my ears, yet my body shook with the same rage I had tried so damn hard to
HAYLEE~~As much as Xalen wanted me to rest and get a good night's sleep, I couldn’t. All through the night, I was restless, not because I was worried that Benita would get silenced like the guard that Xalen once secretly held in captivity, but because I wasn’t sure she would tell the truth.I was restless because I knew Xalen wouldn’t hesitate to torture her family if she failed to confess and mention Allison’s name. I hadn’t met any member of Benita’s family, but I knew I couldn’t handle watching them suffer when they hadn’t done anything wrong.After all, they didn’t stab me in the back. Benita did.“What can I do to help you relax, Hay?” Xalen’s voice pierced my thoughts, and my worried gaze shifted to him in a second. “I can hear the wheels turning in your head. I don’t like that.”We were both in our bedroom, waiting for Benita to confess or for her given time to elapse. Although neither of us said anything about waiting, I could tell we were doing just that.“What if Allison
Princess Allison’s POV (24)~~I have screamed. I have cried. I have broken every breakable valuable in my bedroom—or should I call it my prison, because it was beginning to suffocate me? I have even considered returning home to my father.Yes, he will punish me, but at least he will help me get my powers back. I never knew he would take them away from me. Hell! I didn’t even know he could take them until Haylee made me see the truth.Goddess! How I wished I could blame Haylee and finally find a way to tear her apart with the support of the pack members that had sworn to protect me. However, she was right. My dad had screwed me.Ever since I discovered that my power was gone, I have been thinking. I have been trying so damn hard to make use of my intellect and come up with a plan that would help me defeat Haylee, claim the throne, and make my dad lick my feet.However, I haven’t come up with a single plan. Or, more appropriately, I haven't come up with a single perfect plan.How do I