Leila's POV“What happened?” I asked.Before making a direct accusation, I needed to be sure he was the one. I could see something else in Smithson's eyes. Alongside the hatred, I could sense fear and jealousy.“He walked in just as we were about to leave your room,” Maureen said.I turned to look at her. She was a witch and was more powerful than Smithson was, I could not read through her and she knew that.“Why do I feel you both are hiding something from me?” I asked.“You can trust that we are not hiding anything,” Maureen replied again.She looked me in the face and I watched her eyes for any sign of deception but there was none.I sighed. “Let's go. I need to get changed and see my Father,” I said.They nodded and we made our way up to the balcony leading back into my room. Just as our feet landed on the balcony, I saw Marcus standing at the doorway leading down the hallway where my room was.“What are you still doing here?” He asked.“Why are you insulting me, Marcus? Am I not
Marcus's POVMy anger had reached its limit as I stormed out of my wing and went straight towards the northern wing.My father would not plead guilty to the release of Smithson, only he had the authority to do so.As I approached the council hall, I was met with grumbling court advisors. “Master Marcus,” they greeted.“What is going on here?” I asked coldly.No one was saying anything. They all backed away and refused to speak. I was already agitated as it was and their actions only infuriated me the more.They were mostly elders of the Twilight Ridge pack. Most of them were in their prime and had contributed to the growth of our pack, adding to how much respect we were given as a pack.But I needed answers.“Speak!” I barked at them with strength from my beast.“Master Marcus,” I heard Winston call as he hurried to my side.“About time you resume your duties,” I said coldly to him.“I… I'm sorry Master Marcus, I did not know you had returned,” He said shakily.I ignored him and retur
Lily’s POV Sauntering along the outskirts of Mistwood Creek, we barely said a word to each other. I held Fiona in my arms, while Clara helped me with Raymond. We walked quite a distance away from the mansion before the silence that hovered above us was finally broken. “Do you think he will be alright?” Clara asked as she suddenly paused walking. “Don't worry too much about it Clara, old man Grayson will be fine,” I replied. Grayson knew he was sick and was on the brink of death, but I was choosing to believe his promise over the true state of his health. She nodded silently. I looked over at Raymond who was hanging peacefully on her shoulder and smiled warmly. “He must have been so tired to fall asleep so soon,” I said. “Yeah, I guess,” She replied. “The sun is already setting, do you think we can make it to Crimson Valley before nightfall?” Clara asked. “We don't seem to have so much of a choice here you know,” I replied. Clara squinted at me. “Do we not?” I noticed t
Shawn’s POVWalking into the tentroom, Martin carried a bowl of hot water with some herbs in it. He walked over to me and placed the tray with the bowl on the table. “What was that about?” He asked as he walked up to me.“Pass me the bowl,” I said to him.He looked at me for a few minutes before walking back towards the table. He gave me a bowl of water and I gulped down the tangy liquid.“That was quick for something that hot,” Martin said as he took the tray out of my hands.“Thank you, Martin,” I said and eased myself under the bed covers.He dropped the tray on the table before returning his attention to me. “Is that it?” He asked as he noticed me preparing to sleep.“What do you want me to say?” I asked him with my eyes closed.“Anything,” He replied.“How about, goodnight,” I said.“Come on Shawn, that is definitely not what I meant and you know it,” He protested.I ignored him and pretended to be asleep. There was no point in repeating the same things we discussed earlier just
Leila’s POVThe council hall was thrown into a state of utter silence at my response. It sure blew them off their feet.“What?” I asked, passing glances at them. “Can't handle my kind gesture?” I asked, fixing my eyes on Marcus.He sure was a man with much beauty, from his fine black eyes to his finely thin lips.He was well-built and had a firm chest. His black hair tousled just perfectly, enhancing his facial glow.Tsk, tsk tsk. Such a shame he would not make it as “Alpha King Marcus.”“Stop giving yourself undue credit, Leila Darkwood. You only know better than to go against my will,” Marcus bellowed.“What?!” I exclaimed.Did he really think I would have lost a case against him? I only was listening to my Father's instructions, because save that, I would have shown them that my authority overruled their Council.“Leila Darkwood, you are openly displaying acts of insubordination and contempt towards the members of this court!” The presiding elder roared.I did not want things to ge
Marcus’s POV Leaving the council room, I was barely able to control my anger. I had stormed out of the council hall in haste, so as not to meet that sly fox with her witch. I was disgusted by her person, by what she stood for, and most importantly, disgusted at the fact that my father, King Adonis would put up with their unruly behavior and demands in exchange for some witchcraft powers, spells, and whatever else he needs from them. “What now?” Winston asked as soon as we arrived at my chambers. I turned and looked at him and for a moment I was lost for words. I had thought that in addition to breaking off the engagement, there would be a heavy punishment that would be given to Leila for all the atrocities she committed, but there was none. “There is someone I need to meet, then I will head to Crimson Valley. Something there made my glowing rune glow brighter,” I replied. If I could not get Leila permanently out of the picture, I needed to get Lily back to my side as soon as
Lily’s POVI turned comfortably and heaved deeply as I opened my eyes to the brightness of day. It had been so long since I had a peaceful night's rest such as this.“Wake up sleepy head,”“Go away Lucas, you should not be disturbing a mother this early in the morning,” I replied.“Why should I? You are in my space and I would love to see your face first thing in the morning,”I immediately sprang up and threw a pillow at him, but he ducked. “Out now!” I yelled and he winked at me before walking out.Such a pervert!“Mother,” Fiona called.I looked back at them lying beside each other. Raymond’s eyes were wide open and staring at me. “How are you darling?” I asked.“What does he want?” Raymond asked.I sighed. “He means no harm,”“You called him a pervert,” He said.“You really need to begin those classes. I have told you it was not polite to peep into people’s thoughts,” I said sternly.“I’m sorry Mother, I just can't help it. Especially when he is around,” Raymond replied.I sighed.
Lily’s POVI turned and looked at Lady Marty, perhaps she was expecting someone, but her expression told the opposite.The next moment, I called my kids to a hush and shoved them into a corner of the room where I hid myself.Why all of a sudden would Queen Laurent send a message for Lady Marty?I gasped at the realization that was dawning on me.Have we been busted? How did they find out about my kids and me, how long did they follow us to be this current on our whereabouts?A series of thoughts ran through my mind as I took the liberty to peek through.Lady Marty hesitated for a minute to collect herself.I heard her clear her throat before she opened the door for the caller.Shortly after, Lady Marty walked back in accompanied by a ghostly figure whose back was against me.“Have a seat, " Lady Marty offered.“Do not worry, I won't stay for long. I'd rather not let the queen hang for a reply while I am pleasing myself”. The ghostly figure that turned out to be a woman replied.Where