Lydia Richmond’s POV“It’s deeper than I thought!” I exclaimed. “All in all, I think we should prepare for diplomacy cases.”“That is a must. The guards from Alpha Stone’s pack have come to pick up her body. The next thing we should expect is their envoy. I have a feeling that this won’t go well…” Lauren said slowly. I had to shun him here.“Be optimistic!” I exclaimed.“It’s reality, milady. You might not know this but I came to serve in this pack. Originally, I am not from this pack. I was a victim of war and if not for my skills, I would be dead by now. Whatever I say, it is from personal experience!” Lauren told me shortly. I let this sink into my heart.“Are you not scared? If a war breaks out and our pack is overcome, all of us could be dead. You could die too. Ain’t you afraid of that?” I asked. I was really afraid on my own. I had caused this catastrophe but this would go farther than expected. If a war breaks out, families would be scattered, people would die, and there would
Quinn’s POVI had mixed feelings when I heard about the chaos that happened to Beatrice and her guests. The moment I heard that Stone’s mate died, my fear was confirmed. I knew how things worked and I didn’t need to be told that this would be a huge problem.I told Smith to check out the scene and while I waited, I told a guard to call Lydia. She seemed to have a problem solving talent and I needed her by my side as soon as possible.Smith was the first one to come. He met me pacing around in my office. As he entered, I took my seat and listened to what he had to say.“How are things going? Is the situation under control?” I asked him anxiously. I had a lot of things to do but I needed this report so I could make headway.“Things don't look good at all. I am sorry I took some time but the news has traveled far. Alpha Stone’s guards have taken the dead body of his mate back to their pack. I think there might be hostility from their side after. It might be time to involve some of your f
Lydia Richmond's POVI had to go with Alpha Quinn to the place where we were going to have the meeting with the envoys from Stone's Pack. I knew this would be quite hard but I had to forget that I caused this. The solution had to be made paramount. If I could wipe my memory, I would have done this. But since I couldn't, I had to live with this.I could see the envoys from Stone's Pack. They were seated comfortably in the hall and I took my position with Alpha Quinn taking his as well. I sat on the seat meant for the Luna. I should never be the one doing this but since Beatrice was unavailable, I had to take up the spot. Everyone knows that it was rightly mine. Alpha Quinn's soft heart still made him have Beatrice as his Luna. “You killed our Luna and that is the reason we are here!” I heard one of the men say. He seemed to be their leader. “My name is Sebastian and I am the leader of this envoy. We have come to demand one thing. It would be nice to remind you that this is not a barg
Lydia Richmond's POVSebastian and his crew left the place as quickly as possible. I walked back to Alpha Quinn and hugged him. It wasn't easy but I managed to pull this off. “You did really well!” Alpha Quinn said slowly. “You have proved a point and I know that Sebastian would let his Alpha know that we aren't behind this. It's a heart attack!” I hugged Alpha Quinn closer but then, I was quite afraid about this. I thought Alpha Quinn should talk about the poisoning of the food. He never made mention of this and it made me quite surprised. I didn't want to raise the topic first.“I know…” I replied carefully. “The fight is not over but then, we have done very well. I hope it works? Considering Stone's temperament, I have to confess that I am scared. He isn't the normal man who would forgive people like that!”“Just hope!” Alpha Quinn told me. “It's all going to be fine. Forget the person we are dealing with and be optimistic. Remember that being a pessimist would only hurt you!” “
Lydia Richmond's POVI looked up now. I was glad that the knock didn't come in when I was having fun with Alpha Quinn. It came in right after but it was still cool.“You know the door isn't locked?” I asked and smiled at Alpha Quinn.“Which means if the door is open now, they will see your naked ass!” Alpha Quinn joked. “Cover your body. I'll get the door.”Alpha Quinn didn't get the door. He made me cover my body with the bedsheets while he covered himself from his waist. He was a man so he could show off his chest.“Come in!” Alpha Quinn shouted. The door opened now. I was expecting a guard and that was what it turned out to be. The only difference was that it was a known one. It was Smith.“Ohh, I'm sorry…” Smith turned back upon seeing the state both of us were in. “It's okay,” Alpha Quinn smiled. “You can tell me what you have to say. Make it very brief since I have other things to tend to with my darling here.”“Lord Sebastian is here!” Smith told us coldly. I was about to ask
Lydia Richmond's POV“What!” Alpha Quinn shouted. I am dazed now. I had never expected this. It took me in a shock and now, I had to make a decision swiftly. It was hard to relate to this. I looked around and saw Sebastian with his men all around. They didn't ask for gold or silver or diamonds. They didn't ask for weapons or maidens or men. All they asked for was for me. This had to be the hardest thing I might have to do in my life. Ever wondered what it would feel like to be on the other side of the kill? Yeah, I understood this thoroughly. “Lady Lydia should be able to do this…” Sebastian said carefully. “Earlier, she told us that she would prepare tens or even hundreds of maidens as long as it would help resolve this tension. This shows that she cares about this pack and believe me, giving herself in would be the best thing she could do for the pack. She gets to save a whole lot of people, you know.”“Just shut up!” Alpha Quinn shouted angrily. He was on his feet now and his f
Lydia Richmond's POV“It's going to be fine. Don't you trust me anymore?” Alpha Quinn held me and made me rest his head on his muscular chest. I couldn't bear this and I cried. I did not bother to hold back at all. “I trust you, but I don't think you can do much in this situation!” I told him plainly. “I was here live and direct and I heard the options. None was friendly and I know which one you would have to choose.” “Come on!” Alpha Quinn told me. He held my head and made me gaze at him. “That's it! You don't trust me at all but then, you need to. I am going to find a way!” “But I see no way…” I told him. “No matter what it is, I am going to be taken by Stone. The only difference could be if it would be with a lot of dead bodies or with no dead bodies at all.” “There has to be another way!” Alpha Quinn persisted. I knew this was hard on me but he still had to understand that this was reality. There was a dead end.“Face the truth, Quinn!” I told him loudly. “I know it's a hard c
Lydia Richmond’s POVI was still talking with him when I heard a knock at the door. This was unexpected but I had to know what it is about.“Open the door!” I shouted. I expected a guard or even a maid but none of this happened. It was Beatrice.As I saw her entering, I stood up. I was really shocked since I wasn’t expecting her in the first place. I wondered what she would be doing in my office when she had a truckload of issues currently.“Get out!” Beatrice shouted at my bodyguard. “I have something to say to your lady. Make sure the door is protected.”This looked as a scheme and as he stepped out, I focused on Beatrice. I was trying my best to tell what she was doing in my office. I couldn’t find something tangible and this made me resort into listening to her.“What are you doing here? I think you have a lot of things to deal with. I shouldn’t be any of your paramount goals if you ask me!” I exclaimed. I was trying to read her movements.“Well, I am in trouble which you framed m