As I put Alaric in his clothes for the day, my thoughts drifted. I couldn't stop thinking about King Tyron and his sudden change. I know it gives me a headache and I try to stop thinking about him but it was impossible. I was very curious as to why he always came in the night while I was asleep and never said anything. It was very strange. I kissed Alaric's tummy and he giggled, grabbing my hair with his fingers and aiming for his mouth, I quickly pulled it away and he giggled harder. I smiled down at him, his green eyes so bright. I didn't think it was possible to love someone this much but staring at Alaric...I believed it. The cot wasn't a bad idea as I thought initially. It was a good idea. I didn't have to worry about tossing and turning while on the bed. I slept well and Alaric didn't seem to mind where he slept. We could stay together on the bed during the day and at night, he would sleep in his cot. I cradled him and moved to the window, staring at the busy castle. I've been
KING TYRON's POV"There's something about you" Hermes started and I gave him a look. He had been talking way too much for my liking. He never knew went to shut up."Mind your business" I snapped angrily. I was not expecting him to listen but at the same time, I hoped he would have the sense to because I wasn't in the mood for his shit right now. "Seriously, I don't know what it is but I know it cannot be anything good. Have you seen Nevaeh today? And Alaric. He is a ball of sunshine, Nevaeh smiles so much when she's with him. This is the happiest I've seen her since I've ever known her" I scowled at his words because it made me jealous to no end. How could it be...that a child she had just found made her the happiest she had ever been? The more I thought about his words, the angrier I became.'What did you ever do to make her happy?' My wolf asked, souring my mood further. "My lord...""Enough Hermes. It seems like you are very free and without any tasks to notice all these damned t
Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months. Soon, it was two months already since Alaric had been with us. From the estimate, he would be around six months. Each moment I had spent with him made me happy. I couldn't think of a life without him anymore. The fear of him being taken away from me was slowly disappearing in my own belief, nobody would be looking for him. No complaints had been made in the last two months so I didn't expect one now. Alaric had learned to crawl and he didn't hesitate to crawl into any corner and out of any open door. I was scared when he started walking, he would be entering into any place at all his feet carried him. Overall, he was a happy child and everyone was happy to have him around, including the king. Once when Alaric wandered out of the open door, he found him and brought him back. He didn't look displeased and Alaric looked comfortable in his arms. It was a sight to see. I'd never actually seen them but I have reason to believe that King
I was still thinking about what I could do to show the king appreciation. I've said thank you numerous times but somehow, it didn't feel enough. “I don't know what to do” I grumbled to my wolf. “Me neither. Don't stress about it. He probably doesn't care” but I did.“Nevaeh” I was snapped out of my thoughts when Innobel called my name. She was poking her head into the room, smiling at me. “Why are you there? Come in” she continued smiling brightly as she entered and I suspected she wasn't so excited because we were going outside. “What has you smiling so happily” she shrugged. “A lot of things. I'm just so happy” I nodded. That was good. It was better than being grumpy and sad all day. “Are you ready to go outside?” She asked and I nodded. Alaric had crawled over to the bathroom door and was trying to pry it open with his hand. I picked him up and kissed his chubby cheeks and all his attention was now on me. Today, I wanted to walk around with him. Eleanor and Victoria would not
KING TYRON’S POVI stopped once I was sure I was out of her view and ran my finger through my hair. That awkward conversation wasn’t supposed to happen. Usually, I had everything planned out and it was so much better in my head but whenever I was in front of her, everything just went the opposite of what I planned. ‘That’s why I should be in control’ my wolf grumbled annoyed. He was excited to be in her presence and speak to get for longer so he was upset when that didn’t happen. I tugged at the roots of my hair. “What’s happening to me?” I was confident…..why did I turn silent when I was with her? I couldn’t even understand what change had come over me. It was sudden….overnight with no warning. What’s crazy is that it wasn’t the first time I was around her. But from the moment I admitted the truth to myself, stopped denying that she was my mate and I made up my mind to chase her. I completely changed when it came to her. I was going nowhere in my plans to eventually make up her m
I opened my eyes slowly, regaining consciousness. There was only but a dull throb in my head. I remembered clearly what happened and how I ended up unconscious. My limbs didn't feel stiff and it didn't seem like I was tied up which was good for me. I looked to my left and saw a familiar bedside table. I sat up in bed and then I saw him. King Tyron was pacing in his bedroom. How did I end up here? Did he find me when the intruder was assaulting me? The last thing I remember was the birth mark and then darkness followed until now.He stopped pacing and turned to me. Our eyes clashed, the hair on my body rising as I felt the intensity of his gaze. He took fast powerful strides towards me and then I was roughly pulled into his arms, the two large warm trunks cradling me.I was surprised by the events but it didn't stop my heart and stomach from fluttering. The hug went on for a while, King Tyron didn't let me go and I was beginning to doubt he was going to let me go so I just stayed in t
Martha was confined to her room while the investigation continued and it made me upset because I knew she was the one. She went as far as tearing off that birthmark on her leg. ‘She would only do that if she knew you saw the mark’ my wolf said and I snorted. What’s to say she didn’t know that? Each time it looked like? I was making a lead way and Martha would be exposed for her crimes, she found a way to completely turn the situation in her favor and made herself look innocent. I couldn’t push with the mark as a piece of evidence because she didn’t have it anymore. And after my inspection, King Tyron said it was from an accident a long time ago. I scoffed at that. I refused to believe he wasn’t protecting her because that’s exactly what it seemed like to me. Jumping at her defense. “Don’t be angry” I said to myself. Once my emotions started to get out of control. “Ma….” Alanc blubbered reaching upwards for me and I picked him up, at the same time the door opened and King Tyron ent
I got lost in thought as I just stared at mark, completely zoning out everything Amaris was saying. I couldn't believe my eyes. I was starting to doubt if I had seen right.But the only thing I could be sure that I had seen right was the birthmark just at the same place Amaris had her own. And the voice, it was all coming back to me. It was her...Amaris.I was too shocked to speak. Too afraid because of a person I had completely trusted. Never for one day thought or imagined that... Why would she do that? Was she threatened or? I stared blankly at her face as she continued to speak. "Nevaeh? Are you sure you're okay? You look lost. Did the multiple hits to your head fuck it up" she chuckled but it wasn't funny. Not even if I didn't know this she had something to do with it."I'm sorry. That came out wrong. I really need to work on my tongue so I don't sound insensitive all the time"I said nothing."Nevaeh? Are you really upset just because of that? You know me too well. I didn't me
FIVE YEARS LATER Loud squeals reached my ear and I heard the sound of tiny feet running closer to my office. It was only a matter of time until they ran into my office. Jaden was the first to burst in through the door and Alaric followed a few minutes later, panting heavily. "I'm the first to get here. You have to do as I say" Jaden said with a wide smile, excited that he had won whatever bet they placed. Alaric was still struggling to catch his breath and I was worried. I moved towards them immediately, getting to my knees in front of him. "I...I'm okay" Alaric held his hand out for me. "I told you no running. It's bad for your health" I scolded softly. Alaric never completely healed and his lungs didn't get any better. Vigorous activities were too much for him to handle and even when I tried to be lenient and let him do whatever he wanted, we ended up regretting it. He wasn't cut out for some activities. "I'm really okay" "He's done" Jaden pulled at my arm. "You're alway
Two days later and I was lounging in bed with Tyron. He left his office to spend a few minutes away from all the work but it ended up turning into hours. His fingers played over my stomach and he lightly touched me. Since the news, I found him unconsciously touching my stomach always. His hand was always there. And if there was nothing to convince me, that was enough. He liked the idea of a child. And I knew I had nothing to fear, with him and his support, I'd be the best mother. He stiffened under me and I slowly got up from his chest. "Is something wrong?" I asked and he shook his head. "Patrick is here" I suddenly felt tense at the news. "H-hes here?" "Yes. Let's go" It was time to finally find out if I was indeed pregnant. "It's going to be good news" Tyron chipped my chin but I looked away. "What if it's not? You've been so excited by the possibility and then it turns out...""Shhhh" he placed a lone finger over my lips. "I hate that you worry about everything. Even the si
He set me down as we arrived in the room and he closed the door, pulling me by my hair to kiss me again but I stopped him. "Alaric...." "Hermes already has him now. Stop worrying" he kissed my cheeks. Finally feeling relaxed that Alaric was not alone. I stood on the tip of my toes and kissed him hard on the lips, darting my tongue deep into his mouth. A feeling of wanting that I've always felt with him spread through my body. As our kiss broke, I slid my head down and began pulling at the button on his pants, quickly releasing his stiffening cock. He groupâmes loudly, his cock pulsing in my grip and I fell to my knees. My desire to taste him was overwhelming so I put his cock in my mouth and sucked hard. As it grew, I took more into my mouth and was soon bobbing my head up and down, sucking his cock with all the lust I had. I was sucking and taking his cock deep into my throat until my nose was pressed against his abdomen. With a loud grunt, his fingers in my hair tightened and,
Life only got better from then on. After I spoke with Tyron about his attitude and I was able to convince him to stop feeling guilty. He stopped avoiding me completely. I saw him every moment. He dropped whatever he was doing to spend time with us. Alaric and myself. I was happy...free. I had no reason to fear or hide. All my tormentors were gone. Eunice and her family were kept in the dungeons of another pack. Our old pack was merged with a nearby park and the pack no longer existed in the books. I couldn't help but wonder how they felt about what happened. I wanted to feel bad for them because of the change they would have to endure but I couldn’t bring myself to. I didn’t feel sorry for them, not even in the slightest, and maybe that made me a terrible person but I didn’t care. All of them turned a blind eye to the torture I suffered in that pack. They tried to partake in any punishment I was forced to endure. They never felt sorry for me and I shouldn’t feel sorry for them eithe
KING TYRON's POVIt was late at night and I was still busy working. Kaden's pack needed a replacement but my options were limited. Another option I had was simply to merge the pack with another and be done with it. With the way it was going, the latter would be my final decision. I still had to sit with the advisors and debate on it though. I moved the stack of papers and faced another one when the door to my office suddenly opened. I looked up in surprise and saw Hermes.I wasn't expecting him to still be up since it was very late in the night. "Do you need something, Hermes?""I was wondering if you need any help with work. You've kept late nights for a few days and I'm wondering if the workload is so much""No. I can handle it. Go to bed" I said dismissing him. Instead of leaving like I wanted, Hermes came forward. I groaned in annoyance and leaned back on my chair."What do you really want Hermes?""I'm concerned about you. Everybody is. Is there something that is going on with
Her words rang in the large hall and everywhere went silent. I could feel all the eyes on me, judging...my airways close up and I struggled to breathe. I couldn't be here anymore. I stood up from my seat and rushed out of the hall. I ignored my name being called and ran faster, my heart beating as I tried to get away. Tears welled in my eyes, blurring my vision as I made an escape. Strong hands grabbed my upper arm and pulled me to a stop. From his scent, I knew it was Tyron. I tried to get out of his hold but he tightened his grip. "Look at me Nevaeh" he commanded but I couldn't. "Look at me Nevaeh...please" his voice was softer this time, pleading instead of commanding. I raised my head and met his eyes, tears still blurring my vision. "What did Eunice mean by what she said" My head dropped again. There was no emotion in his eyes. They were simply just blank and I had no idea what he was thinking. He wasn't supposed to find out at least. He wasn't supposed to find out at all. I w
I jumped out of bed immediately, confused. How was he gone? Who took him? I flicked the switch on the wall. There was no sign of him anywhere. I already started thinking the worst about what could have happened to my baby who was in bed with me. I opened the connecting door and came to a halt once I took in the sight at the center of Tyron's bedroom. He was seated in a rocking chair with Alaric in his arms. Relief flooded me but then I had questions. Why did he take him away from the bed? Did something happen while I was asleep? Why didn't anyone wake me up? I walked closer and Tyron's eyes flashed open. "Nevaeh?" He looked surprised to see me. "When did you wake up?" "A few minutes ago. I didn't see Alaric and I was frightened. What happened? Why did you take him out of the room?" "He was crying and I didn't want you to wake up so I brought him here""W-what..." I mumbled in shock. "He was crying?" If he was crying then..."He woke up?" I asked with teary eyes and Tyron nodded.
The rusty smell of the dungeon churned my stomach. The single guard at the entrance granted us entry after the other guards whispered something into his ear that I couldn't quite catch. "I'm looking for the newest prisoner," I said to him while trying so hard not to throw up. The stench from the dungeon was just too much. The guards exchanged looks at my request but nodded anyway. He led me further into the dungeon and the smell only got worse. We stopped at a locked door and the guard pulled it open. There was a little room between the door and the cells. Cautiously, I drew closer and took in the sight of a disheveled Colton. He had knives sticking into various parts of his body. There was a strong smell of blood and other fluids I was too disgusted to mention. His head lifted slowly and our eyes met. "W-what are you doing here?" He drawled in a disoriented voice. "I wanted to see you" I looked behind me and those guards were gone. "What for...to tell me how horrible I am?" He sc
I remained by Juanita's side, holding her hands. Another fit of cough started and more blood spilled from her mouth. I looked away, blinking the tears in my eyes. I couldn't look at her in this condition without feeling like my heart was going to tear into a million pieces. Knowing what the end of held made it even worse. "I-I'm fine. You don't need to cry for me" "I'm not crying" I sniffled. I wish there was something I could do so we didn't lose her like this. "Although it was for a short while...I'm happy to have known you" Her voice was weaker now, and she coughed loudly. "You're such a long person...that is what attracted me to you the first time. So different from Amaris...it made me wonder how you were friends""Save your energy," I said to her. I feared if she kept on talking, the cough would return. The force of it worsened each time and I feared it would soon be the last. "No. I don't have much time left""Stop saying that" I didn't want to be reminded. We shouldn't eve