**Elora's POV**I awoke the next morning, feeling energetic. I opened my eyes and gasped when I saw Damon sleeping beside me. How the hell did he get into my room? After our arrival in the palace last night, he asked to sleep in the same room with me, and knowing what happened the last time, I didn't want to give in to such and insisted he sleep in the guest room beside mine.We argued for a long time and he accepted anyway but told me I would be surprised when I woke up. Was this the surprise he was referring to? How did he even get past the guards and maids?I stared at him for a while. He looked more handsome while asleep. His features were relaxed, and his breathing was steady. I couldn't help but wonder what he was dreaming about. As I watched him, I realized how much I cared for him. I leaned in and softly kissed his forehead, hoping that he would feel my love even in his sleep.Lately, my feelings for him have started to change. I found myself thinking about him more and more,
**Damon's POV**After leaving Elora's place, I headed straight for my father's company. I knew the news of me becoming Elora's beta must have spread like wildfire and gotten to the ears of my father, and so to avoid any arguments with him, I was going to stay in the company for a while.My father ran an Oil and Gas company with more than a thousand employees and I grew up, watching him build it from the ground up. He was a workaholic, always putting the company first, and I had always admired his dedication.As I stepped into the company, the employees stood up to greet me and I smiled before taking the elevator to my office, ignoring the female workers drooling and whispering.When I got to my office, I took a bath in my Private bathroom and changed my clothes. This secret suite in my office has helped me a lot because on occasions where I just want some time alone, away from my father and the troubles of the company, I would go there to relax and no one would know my whereabouts, ex
**Zora's POV**I sat across from Lucien, watching as he fumed with anger. He had his heart set on winning the contest for the beta position, but Damon had proven to be a more formidable opponent. I knew he would be upset, but I didn't expect him to be this angry."We can't let this setback discourage us," I said in a low voice. "We need to come up with a new plan, something that will give us an advantage over Elora."Lucien nodded, his expression still sour. "But what can we do? Damon has the support of the pack, and Elora is more popular than ever."I took a deep breath and leaned forward, my eyes fixed on Lucien's. "We don't need the support of the pack. We just need to take out the beta first. Now that Damon has won, he is going to be her strength. We will take him out. And as for Elora, we'll make sure no one remembers her name once we're on the throne."Lucien looked at me in surprise, but I did't flinch. I knew my ideas were ruthless, but they're the only way to win. The Luna's
**Elora's POV**"Not good enough," Damon flung the last file to a corner in the room.I was shocked because I checked the resume and nothing was wrong with it. After he became my beta, I automatically made him the manager in my father's company, and also put him in charge of checking the resume of the job applicants. That work has been long overdue."This is the 10th resume you're throwing away. What's going on? I didn't see anything wrong with them." I asked.He looked up at me with a smile. "They aren't worth the positions they applied for. I need people with expertise and not rookies." He said with a little hint of authority in his voice.From the way he worked, he was sure going to be a very strict businessman."So, who are the qualified people?" I asked."These," He pushed 5 files to me and I gasped."Dude! We interviewed 30 people today and more are coming tomorrow. How on Earth is it that it's only five that passed?" I asked."Only these five have what I'm looking for," He said
**Author's POV**“She dismissed all of you?” Dexter asked, shock written all over his face.Elder Matt sighed. “After dismissing you as the beta, our next plan was to bring someone that would act as her beta, thereby giving us a chance against her. You know what I mean?” He asked, and Dexter nodded.“What are we going to do? There are hidden treasures in that palace, and we can't let her find out about them. We have to find a way to bring her down.” Elder Adam suggested.Elder Moon stood up. He was still angry that Elora ordered for his cousin's hand to be cut off. He wanted a way to make Elora pay for what she had done. “We need to find a way to turn the people against her.” He proposed and the rest of the elders nodded.Dexter paced forth and back in the spacious living room, thinking of where to start from. After Elora stripped him of his title, he had been planning different ways to pay her back. Now the elders have come to inform him that they were ready to work with him on takin
“A deal?” Elder Brent asked.“Yes, a deal.” Dexter answered.Elder Brent stepped aside and allowed Dexter to come in. When Dexter entered, he made himself comfortable on a couch there and crossed his legs.Elder Brent sat at the opposite side and faced him. “What do you want to make a deal about?” He asked.Dexter smirked. “It's about Elora. We need your help with her.” Elder Brent sighed. “Elora is something else now, Beta Dexter. That girl must have used dark magic to destroy her conscience before coming for the throne. She is ruthless when it comes to punishments. I've been careful and I don't want to get involved in anything that would cost me something valuable.” He replied.Dexter sighed. “That's why I'm here, Elder Brent. She would never see you coming. I have a plan and all you have to do is put it into execution for me.” Dexter smiled.Elder Brent was hesitant. He was low key afraid of Elora, though he didn't want to say it for fear of being mocked or laughed at. She was jus
**Zora's POV**“I thought you'd never come to me, Zora. I missed you so much,” Dan said and I scoffed.“I have no business with whether you miss me or not, Dan. Hand over what I asked you to get for me.” I requested, stretching my hand to him.He looked at me with a bemused expression on his face. “Are you trying to tell me that you didn't miss me or what?” He demanded and I glared at him. “Come on, girl, I already said I was sorry for what I did. You don't know how Irresistible you are, Zora. Why do you think Lucien still holds on to you even after telling him all that happened?” He asked.I didn't want to think too far because I knew he was trying to get into my head. I was not going to let him do that. “Dan, do not waste my time. Give me what I asked for.” I demanded, my voice firm and authoritative this time around.He sighed and reached into his pocket then brought out a mini bottle containing a liquid. I was about to collect it, but he yanked my hands away.“What do you want to
**Lucien's POV** “How did it go?” I asked Zora after she returned from the palace. “It went well,” She answered and plopped down on the couch. “Apparently, there are some maids and guards, who hate Elora as much as we do. I was able to speak with some of them and convinced them to help us.” She delivered and I smiled. “That's nice. What about the aphrodisiac? Were you able to see a way through which we can add it to the food?” I asked and she chuckled. “That was even the best part. I was able to get a maid who would do that as well. She was badmouthing Elora and I used that against her.” She chuckled. I smiled. Zora was a very smart and mischievous lady, who would stop at nothing to get whatever she wanted. Working with her has been the best so far and I couldn't wait for us to take over the throne and rule together. “You're going to meet her tonight, Lucien. But before that, you owe me.” She stood up and walked up to where I stood. When she got to me, she slammed her lips on mi