I took Lucia’s advice and life became a whole lot better for me. A month passed quickly and I was still stuck with the same list Agnia had given me when I first started. The east wing, I dreaded going there every day but I had no choice. Turns out there were a lot of rooms that had been uncleaned for years and somehow, it was expected of me to clean them. In the last four weeks, Lucia had been changed twice. We didn’t talk much. Just a few words between us whenever we crossed paths. “Fuck” I groaned as my toe hit the edge of the bed. I cursed under my breath. I didn’t deserve this suffering at all. I dragged the bag of laundry out into the hallway and took the clean sheets inside to change the bedding and curtains. It was the last thing I had to do for the day and I could go for lunch and finally have some rest. I saw Lucia pack up and leave just as I heard voices. It was common for me to hear people talking here while I worked but it was very unusual for them to come to the rooms.
A new week has just begun and I was awaiting a new list. Hopefully, I won't be sent back to the east wing. The other girls lounged in the room as only a few had gone out for the day's work. After sitting for a long while, just waiting around, I got dressed and exited the room. The kitchen was not as busy as it usually was. I scanned the area for Agnia but I couldn't spot her. “Hello, have you seen Agnia?” I tapped a girl and asked. “Lady Agnia?” “Right, lady Agnia” “Down the hall, she's giving out the lists for duties” “Thank you” she didn't respond and went back to her duties. I went down the hall and I saw Agnia with a group of girls surrounding her. I got in line as she handed out the list until it got to my turn. “I don't remember summoning you for duties today” “You've never summoned me, I always show up on Mondays to get my list in the kitchen” “Didn’t you wonder why there are only a few people doing duties today? I'm sure you saw other girls relaxing” “Yes but…” “But
A smile broke out on my face when the cave came into sight. I climbed the steps, walked through the cave, and I spotted a familiar figure standing in the water. “Xerxes” I shouted. He turned and walked towards me. “I didn’t think you’ll come after yesterday” “I wasn’t going to but I needed some air before my night duties” Night duties?” His smile changed to a frown “Yeah. I serve at the table” His face didn’t relax a bit. “You‘ll be exposed to higher-ups. They can be very nasty” “So far. I haven’t gotten into any trouble” And I didn’t plan to. I would simply just do my duties and stay in the shadows. “I can speak to Agnia. Your duties can be adjusted” “No,” I said immediately. “No? Do you like serving meals? Even when you know it puts you at risk?” “If I do what they say I’ll be fine. Besides, I don’t want the other girls to think I’m getting special treatment” He scoffed. “Nobody would think anything of it. Besides its normal to suddenly swap duties” “No. I’ll be fine”
ALPHA ROME’S POV My wolf was restless. I could continue to act like I didn't know what was happening and keep restraining him but it was messing with my duties and daily activities. He kept clawing at me to get out and claim her. Claim our mate. No. She wasn't our mate. It was a sick joke from the moon goddess. Our mate was dead. The moon goddess let them take her away from me, and now a girl shows up as my mate. I couldn't believe it. I would never believe it. She wasn't mine. The sparks meant nothing. But she was an inconvenience and I had to deal with her. I already had a witch checking out the situation for me. I could have easily contacted her old pack but I stopped myself from doing that. What if she was in danger and that's why she ran away in the first place? What if they hurt her? My fist clenched tightly at the thought of it. I reigned in my anger. I closed my room door and headed out to my office. "Morning Alpha" Xander was just opening the door. I grunted a response an
The scene from the dinner didn’t leave my head. I kept thinking about it for some weird reason. Why did he help me and why was Athena glaring at me with so much hatred? It was difficult to understand and I made a promise to myself not to worry too much. Breakfast was eventful. The wolves went about their normal daily activities and there was nothing left for us to do in the meantime. I made sure my duties were done before I decided to go to the cave hoping I would not run into Xerxes. Xander’s warning from yesterday kept ringing in my head. It was for our safety. I was heading out when I heard my name. Sydney was waving from inside the building. I paused and she ran after me, holding her bag tightly. “Where are you going?” “For a walk” “That sounds boring. Why don’t you follow me into town” she asked with an excited smile. “Why?” “Because I don’t want you to be bored and you can buy a change of clothes instead of wearing the same outfit every day” “It’s our uniform” I reminded
My eyes opened in an unfamiliar room. I tried to sit up but my muscles protested and I was forced to lie down. "Just stay still" "I want to...water" I croaked. The bed sank and I was lifted. A cup was placed against my lips and I drank some water. Pillows were arranged behind me so I could sit upright. "How are you feeling?" a strange but friendly face came into my view. "I... I...." I cleared my throat. "Where am I?" "My house. Sydney brought you here" "Sydney?" the memories of what happened before I passed out came rushing back at once. A splitting headache started and I groaned. "Easy," she said soothingly and place a warm rag on my forehead. "Here take this" she gave me another cup "It'll help with the headache" I was hesitant to take the herbs but if it would get rid of my headache then it was my only choice. I took a large gulp and swallowed. Scrunching my face at the bitter aftertaste. The woman giggled. "The bitter taste will disappear in a few minutes and so will y
Athena was sprawled over a half-naked Alpha who had an emotionless look. His arm wrapped around her waist and his eyes studied me as I looked at them. “What the fuck is wrong with you?” Her voice snapped me out of my shocked state and I quickly bent down, gathering the broken china pieces. “Can’t you do anything fucking right” she sounded even closer and I saw her bare feet a few inches away from me. “Get dressed Athena” His strict voice came from the bed and I heard her footsteps as she walked away. I heard the sound of lips smacking against each other and I scrunched my face in disgust. Didn’t he say he had no interest in her? ‘You didn’t hear that from his mouth, did you?’ My subconscious asked. I rolled my eyes at my foolishness. A sharp piece cut me and I winced in pain. I heard his footsteps draw closer and his shadow fell over me but I refused to look up. “Look at me slave” he commanded “It’s disrespectful Alpha,” I said in a small voice. “It’s a command” he snapped an
The week went smoothly with no hitch or trouble. Xerxes and I still met up a few times at the cave. Right now I am going to see Xander. Agnia mentioned that he wanted to see me. I knocked on the door and waited for a response. The door knob turned and I stepped back. A tall woman stepped outside and without sparring me a glance, she scurried off. "Enter Frost" I pushed the door open further and entered. "Good to see you. How have you been?" "Very well" I smiled and he returned it. "I want to talk to you about something" his tone changed into a serious one. "Did something happen?" I asked fear creeping in. "No. It's about Xerxes" Shit, he knew I'd been spending some time with Xerxes. "We..." "No need to explain yourself, Frost. I didn't expect Xerxes to stay away from you" he said, cutting me off. "It's not entirely his fault. I also want to be friends with him" I spoke up not wanting all the blame to be shifted to him. Xander sighed deeply "I've seen some changes in my brot
Third person povTwelve years later frost and Rome had lived the happiest lives they could. After the birth of their first son, she has two more children to add to him. Twin girls. Zaidee and Amala. Rome was smitten with the two girls. With his family. Years ago after he had lost his first mate, he didn't think that something like this could be possible. But here they were. Frost waved her hand in front of her mate's face and he snapped out of his thoughts."Are you listening to anything I'm saying?" She queued him.He had gotten lost while she spoke to him. Something that happened frequently these days. She had also gotten lost while staring at her mate's face. Counting the blessings of the moon goddess. "What do you suggest we do about it? He asked her and she shrugged."He is our child. He had Alpha blood and the powers from my lineage but he is too young to be that powerful. I fear""I've told you to remain calm and let's watch him for a while. Give him a couple of years"Frost s
Xander and WillWill’s PovI didn’t know how to feel about Xander but I was mostly upset with him. Yes, he had fucked up big time. But so had I. I asked for forgiveness and Frost had forgiven me. Rome had forgiven him too. He visited and asked him to return to the pack house as the beta but he refused. He would rather live like an outcast than become beta again. I didn’t like that he would want to wallow in self-pity, regretting his actions all the days of his life.‘Why are you with him?’ my wolf questioned. I liked him. I wanted something more with him. He said he wanted the same with me. But I didn’t know if I could be with him if he chose to never forgive himself for how he betrayed Alpha Rome.I continued on my way to Sileas's new residence. Since the war ended, the advisors were dissolved and their privileges are taken away. On one hand, it was best to do it this way. Loyalties were being shared when all should be loyal to the king.I had also been guilty of that. It was an acti
Life couldn't get any better for me. I had a loving mate, a wonderful new family and I was about to give birth to my child any day from now. I couldn't wait to hold the child in my arms. I often wished it'll come sinner but I can't be faster than fates. Strong arms wrapped around me and touched my rounded belly. I leaned into the touch of my mate. His warm hand touching our child through my belly caused warmth to spread through me.Rome was more eager to see the baby than I was. If he had his way, then our baby would have been here months ago. He never failed to show how much he loved and adored our child. Always kissing and touching my swollen belly."I told you to stay in bed" he whispered in my ear before biting my lobes as a punishment for defying his orders."I can't stay in bed all day""It's good for you. You should have enough rest until our pup is here""It gets so boring. If only you spent it with me"He turned me around so we were facing each other and he kissed me deeply.
The days got better but Rome's work didn't reduce in the slightest. I offered to help but he refused each time. I tried several times to bring up Xander's case but he dismissed it each time. It worried me to see the bags under his eyes."Are you listening to me at all?" I asked him with folded arms. "Yes. And I'm assuring you it's Omar. I can take care of it""You're barely getting any sleep""There's a lot to be done. I can't just leave it""I'm not asking you to leave it. I'm asking you to get help""I'm fine" he brushed me off."Whatever" I started getting annoyed with his stubbornness."Do whatever the fuck you want to do. It doesn't matter to me" I stomped off and he let me go.Since he wasn't going to be a hardhead and do all the work himself, I wasn't going to stop him or ask him not to work. He could work himself to death if he wants to.'You don't mean that' my wolf scowled. Of course, I don't. I would never wish him death but he was so frustrated, why won't he try to get he
"My mother?" Sienna was confused."You know my mother?" Her voice was full of disbelief.I didn't think this was a great time to break the news to her. I caught movement in the doorway and I saw Agnia waiting to be called."Agnia" Rome called her from the doorway and she strode inside.I looked at Sienna to take in her reaction to the news. So many emotions crossed her face at the same time. Hurt, regret, disbelief and finally settled on anger."You're my mother?" She questioned."Yes my child" Agnia reached for her but she moved away quickly."You aren't dead? Or sick or anything. You're healthy and alive""Yes," Agnia cried."You left me" sienna's tone was accusing."All my life.....you never came to find me""I wanted to. Believe me, I really wanted to but I couldn't. Thorne would have had me killed the moment I stepped foot onto his land""You never tried"Agnia hung her head in shame."You didn't even try to get me""I'm sorry" she mumbled."Why didn't you run away with me too?"
Rome and I didn't leave the bed. We made love countless times until our bodies collapsed in exhaustion the next day. I didn't think I could feel happier than this in my life. Everything I ever wanted, desired, craved. I had it all with me. The journey had not been easy in any way. It was the toughest but in the end, I was here with my mate, and a pup growing inside of me.I caressed my stomach gently, there was no bump yet but in the next couple of months, the child will arrive. I couldn't wait to hold my pup in my arms.Rough palms covered my palm on my stomach. I looked behind me and I was key with the intense eyes of my mate."My love" his voice was husky and it sent a drag wave of weakness between my legs.I loved hearing that from his mouth. He grinned and kissed me deeply, turning me over until we were facing each other."You look beautiful this morning" he complimented but I rolled my eyes. I'm certain I looked like a mess.He ran his plan lazily over my stomach."I can't wait
He grabbed my hand and pulled me out of the hall towards his office. We kept kissing, his free hand trying at every opportunity to touch any part of me. He opened his office door and dragged me in gently, slamming the door shut behind us. He pressed against me and I could feel his cock pressed up on my lower belly. I was writhing in anticipation. He kissed my neck, sucking on the skin. His hand stretched over my back in an attempt to pull down the zipper of my dress.He stopped and turned me around, easily pulling the zipper down all the way. He ran his fingers along the length of my back and a shiver traveled up my spine.I was so eager, pulling my hands out from my dress and it fell to the floor. I couldn't wait any more seconds. I turned around, facing him now. I went in for another kiss.He stopped kissing me for a moment and pulled back to look at my breasts. I heard his heavy breath before he plunged again into kissing and sucking at my skin. He continued downwards until his mou
I was nervous as hell. No matter how many times I cleaned my palms, they still managed to be sweaty. I'd mentally prepared myself for today but now it was time, it didn't seem like I could do it. Today was the merger of the three packs. I was going to also be introduced publicly as the best blood wolf. Everyone wanted to meet me. So I have heard. I've not met with the other Alphas yet. Each time Rome want me to go with him, I came up with an excuse that I didn't want to leave the house. We didn't have to argue about that. Rome had been extra loving, doting on me and making sure I had whatever I wanted it. He was taking good care of me. I spent my days eating and reading and puking. Hormones. There was movement outside the door and voices. I tended. It wasn't Rome. He said he would come and get me when it was time. Or did he send another? He would get an earful from me if he did. There was a soft rap on the doors. "Come in" I called out and the door opened slowly. Jon was standing
Rome left early. I had no idea what he wanted to take care of but it gave me a good opportunity to leave the room like I wanted. Ajax was guarding my door. "Luna" he bowed. "I'll like to see Xander" He scratched behind his ear. "I don't think that's a good idea. The Alpha...." "I'll handle him but I need to see Xander" His reluctance was clear and I couldn't blame him. "Now Ajax. You can either accompany me there or point me in the right direction" He hesitated but then he nodded. "Let's go" I walked behind him, pleased to be outside. Girls and guards bowed as I walked past. It wasn't a new thing but it felt different. Rome informed me that wounds had spread about how I defeated the rogues and everyone wanted to meet me. Including my new pack. I was nervous about it but he assured me, I had nothing to worry about and we could see them whenever I was ready. We arrived at a door. "He is inside Luna" I knocked twice on the door and I heard his voice before I pushed it open. "