Jason's POV:
As we approached the palace of the Nightshade Pack, my heart quickened with anticipation. As we entered the palace gates, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at the grandeur of the place. "Stay close, Jason," my father cautioned, his tall and imposing figure leading the way. He was respected by many in the Lycan community, and known for his wisdom and strength as an alpha. I followed closely, taking in the opulence of the palace, the ornate carvings on the walls, and the immaculate gardens that adorned the grounds.The opulent halls echoed with the whispers of palace servants scurrying about, and the scent of fresh flowers wafted through the air, adding to the regal ambiance. We were soon greeted by palace servants, who bowed respectfully to my father as we made our way through the corridors. I could sense their reverence towards him, and I felt a swell of pride for being his son. We were led to the queen's chambers, and as we entered, IJason's POV:"Mom!" Henry gasped as we simultaneously untangled from each other's gaze. I took a few steps backward while Henry eyed me maliciously and walked towards his mother who stood transfixed at a spot."Henry. What did you just say?" Mrs. Brook reiterated, her voice shrieking through the roof. "Is Veronica truly alive? Answer me!""No, Mom. I…I don't know. I…just…just said that so Jason could leave me alone," Henry stammered. "He threatened to hurt me if I did not tell him where Veronica was. I guess he is being delusional about Veronica being alive."I knew Henry was lying but I didn't want to create a scene at the Brook's home so I kept my calm."Jason, I think you should leave now. You were the one who publicly rejected Veronica as your mate and you can't come to my house and harass my son as well," Mrs. Brooks said, glaring at me. "We've learned to accept Veronica's disappearance and you can't come here and open healed wounds,
Lucas' POV:As I sat in my room, scrolling through my phone, I heard a soft knock on my door. I was surprised to see Veronica standing there, looking somewhat anxious. I opened the door and invited her in, noticing her fidgeting as she entered."Hey, Veronica, what's up?" I asked, concerned.She hesitated for a moment before finally speaking up. "Lucas, can we talk?" Her voice was barely above a whisper.I nodded, gesturing for her to sit down. She looked nervous as she perched at the edge of the bed.After a moment of silence, Veronica looked at me with a mix of curiosity and unease. "I wanted to ask you about Malia," she said tentatively. I furrowed my brows, caught off guard by her question. "What about her?" I replied cautiously.She bit her lip and then spoke up, her words coming out in a rush. "I saw you with Malia at the hospital when Dad was sick. Are you guys dating? Is she your girlfriend?"I took a d
Lucas POV:I quickly shifted my weight from Veronica's body and climbed down the bed. She had a disappointed look on her face. Her hands clasping over her breasts.I still wanted more of her body but heeding my mom's call was of utmost importance. "Vee, you should get dressed. I have to meet with the queen in a few minutes," I said calmly as I pulled up my trousers. My erection was beginning to go down."Seriously? C'mon Lucas, you're torturing me with denial," Veronica whined, reluctantly standing from the bed and picking up her clothes."Do you expect me to choose you over the queen?" I retorted sharply. Veronica's expression melted and I could see a glint of sadness in her eyes. "Alright. Vee, we have all the time in the world. Right now, I should go and meet the queen so she doesn't suspect anything between us."Her eyes suddenly lightened up as she quickly threw her clothes on and placed a soft kiss on my lips. "I'll see you later th
Lucas POV:As I stepped into the dimly lit Sinema club, the familiar jazz melodies greeted me, blending with the clinks of glasses and murmurs of conversation. I could immediately feel the pulsating beats of the music reverberating through the air. The dimly lit space was adorned with glimmering fairy lights, casting a romantic ambiance. My eyes scanned the room, searching for Parrish, and I finally spotted him sitting alone at the bar, sipping on a glass of red wine with an enigmatic smile on his face.I made my way over to him, and he greeted me with a warm smile. "Lucas, my man! Glad you could make it," he said, raising his glass in a toast."Wouldn't miss it for the world," I replied, clinking my glass against his. "So, what's the occasion? You called me out of the blue."Parrish took a sip of his wine, his piercing blue eyes glinting with mischief. "Well, you know how I love my little adventures. I've been getting some interesting intel about
Veronica's POV:It's been over two weeks since I had sex with my stepbrother, Lucas, and since then it's been a plethora of daily sexual intercourse. We'd fuck anywhere– his room, in the kitchen, my room, the living room, the garage, in the car– as long as no one was in sight. On a particular night, Malia almost caught me massaging his bulge under the dining table during dinner. It was such a narrow escape but it didn't slow down our pace. We still made love with each other recklessly.Lucas professed his endless love for me whenever we made love but he acted cold and distant whenever we were in the presence of my dad or other people. I guess he just puts up a façade so that our actions don't get suspicious.It feels exhilarating to know that the person I love deflowered me and it felt like that was the best decision I've ever made. As I stood in front of the grand mirror in my lavish bedroom, adjusting the final details of my royal attire, I cou
Veronica's POV:"Chloe, watch your words." I heard my dad growl, his expression was aggressive and I could see his eyes glow red. "Veronica is part of the royal family and you must treat her as one. If you feel uncomfortable about her presence in the palace then you should leave and go back to your pack."Malia was taken aback by Tyler's words. "My king, isn't that a bit harsh? Besides Chloe was just concerned about your health.""Concerned?" Tyler blurted out angrily. " Where was she when I lay unconscious on the hospital bed? She was parading around with her uncultured beta wolf friends and showing off entitled wealth." It was obvious that my dad already had a pent-up grudge against Chloe and couldn't help but explode at the slightest inconvenience that just happened. Chloe bowed her head in shame as my dad went on with his tirade."You should teach your mother how to act like royalty and if the settings of this home do not sit right w
Lucas POV:I dismissed Matilda immediately and headed to the palace. My little hide-and-seek game has been exposed and I had to find a plausible excuse that would sweep her off her feet. Turning towards the hallway that led to my room, I met Parrish coming in the opposite direction."Hey man, what are you doing in the palace?" I asked, surprised to see him walk into the palace on his own freewill because Parrish wasn't the political kind of person "Your Majesty," Parrish greeted. It felt odd because he barely speaks to me formally. "What the fuck is going on. You know what, let's go inside my room and talk," I quickly said, gesturing at my room's door. We walked into my room and Parrish mouthed a 'what the fuck' in surprise as he looked around the large and sparsely furnished room."So much simplicity for a Prince, yeah?" Parrish mocked, a wide grin spread across his face. I inhaled deeply as I took off my training clothes and
Veronica's POV:It was getting dark and after I spent an hour crying out my heart, I headed back to my room. As I got into my room, I walked into the bathroom and slumped into the bathtub, and sank into the warm water that seemed to briefly wash away my sorrows. I couldn't believe that Lucas could betray me in such a way. I loved him with every fiber of my being and offered my body to him on a platter but he chose to be with Matilda, a mere pack warrior.Anger boiled in my stomach as I recalled the events of the day. I blinked away the tears from dropping. I have cried a lot today and I was having a throbbing headache. I heard a soft knock on the door but I felt too numb to lift myself from the bathtub. I had found solace in the little confinement of the bathtub and I wasn't willing to leave yet."Who's there?" My voice croaked. Somehow, I expected it to be Lucas. Despite how much he hurt me, I still wanted to see him again and maybe hope that he will apol