Maeve’s POV I was numb and confused. I stayed in bed long after Xaden had left for the morning. I stared down at my phone. I wasn’t sure what I was waiting for. Maybe Xaden to call me and tell me that everything was going to be okay. Or maybe I was waiting for the doctor to call again and tell me
“You aren’t angry with me?” I asked her. She narrowed her eyes and stepped back, studying me for a moment. “Should I be?” She asked. “The results were wrong… weren’t they?” I bit my lip and nodded without hesitation. “Yes, of course they were, but—” “But nothing,” she said, holding up her
Xaden’s POV I know there had to be something wrong with the test results, but I couldn’t seem to face Maeve. When I reached our bedroom, I stared at the bed that I shared with my mate, and I couldn’t help but wonder if everything was a lie. Was she truly my mate? Or was it a lie? Had my father b
“You’re right,” I finally said. “I’ll talk to her later. But for now, I need to tend to Princess Mia.” My mother gave me a look that didn’t show that she was pleased, and I knew it was the opposite. But she didn’t argue either because she also knew it was my father’s order, and it was my duty. She
Maeve’s POV I couldn’t get Isabelle’s words out of my head. Xaden was doing this because of the baby… Could he really be coupling with Mia because of the negative test results? I made sure to secure the soonest appointment as I could, which will be in a couple of days. I was riddled with anx
My stomach sank from his words; so even Kenneth noticed this as well? Was something truly gong on between Xaden and Mia? “It’s just a bump in the road,” I murmured. “I’m sure we will get back to our normalcy soon enough. Once Princess Mia marries Prince Lucas and all.” Kenneth raised his brows.
Xaden’s POV My heart sank hearing Mia’s voice on the other end. She sounded so distraught and if she wasn’t happy, it could mean a war against the Kingdom. I needed to go there and make sure she was okay. “Yeah, I’ll be right there, Mia,” I assured. “Just hold on.” I hung up the phone and turn
I swallowed. ‘Yes, sir,” I said. “Let me just freshen up upstairs then. Have you seen my phone?” I asked both my father and Mia. Mia shook her head. No, I haven’t seen it at all,” she said innocently. I nodded and sighed. “Father, can you get a message to Maeve and tell her not to worry ab
“What?” I asked, my voice coming out barely audible. “I… I don’t understand.”“I’m not sure how much you already know about us, but we are the remaining members of the Red Oak Tribe.”My mouth nearly fell to the ground at her reveal. I stared around her face, the shock nearly consuming me. The Red O
Maeve’s POV“I think she’s waking up.”“She looks so much like Esmeralda, it’s crazy.”“Sssh, give her some space.” I woke to the sound of murmurs all around me, mostly women, but I could feel the presence of a man or two as well. The smell of a burning fire invaded my nose, and I felt the warm am
I glared, my wolf surging forward and an intimidating manner, making the man before me flinch. He was bound to a chair with silver cuffs, making him weak and impossible to shift into his wolf.“Then why did I find these photographs in your belongings?” I asked, holding up a few photos of the royal f
Third Person POVCharlotte stared after Nicholas, her heart in her throat. She made a fool out of herself; she was sure of it. What had gotten into her? She had never once thought about Nicholas in such a manner, but lately, she hadn’t been able to get him out of her mind. It started the other night
It wouldn’t be long before she followed their father into the afterlife.Hell was a hot place, Nicholas thought to himself.“And as for you…” Arlan said, narrowing his eyes at Nicholas who straightened his posture, waiting to hear what the King had in store for him. He made it clear he had nothing t
Third Person POV“Nicholas, may I speak with you in my office,” King Arlan said, turning away and walking towards his office without waiting for a response.He knew Nicholas would follow him without question. Nicholas had been keeping his head down ever since Maeve had been found in his father’s hid
“Is Xaden on his way?” I asked, changing the subject and talking about something that really mattered… my mate.The guard stared at the ground for a moment, trying to figure out what to say which confused me. It was a simple answer that didn’t require much thought.“He’s been alerted of the situatio
Third Person POVRight after Eric’s meeting with the Bear King, one of his spies contacted him to tell him that he overheard Henry planning an attack on Maeve while Xaden was away. Eric sent his men to assess the situation, and they had just called him to tell him that they were able to stop the att
Leonora paled at the thought as she wrapped her arms around her body. The thought of someone she trusts working with the enemy gave her a creepy feeling like she was being watched at that very moment.“What are we to do?” She finally asked after a beat of silence.“Henry thinks we could pool togethe