“You won’t need to worry about her going after Xaden,” she continued softly. “I know that’s why you left. You should know that Xaden doesn’t want her. He never did. It’s you he wants, Maeve.” I blushed at her words. “I want him too,” I admitted. “I shouldn’t have left like that. I should have st
Maeve’s POV I hadn’t noticed Charlotte slipping out of the room, but as soon as I turned around, I realized she was no longer standing at the doorway. I peeked up at Xaden who stared down at me with such sincerity that it made my heart skip a beat. “You love me?” I asked him, my heart thudding v
“I was on your team!” He growled, nearly shaking the entire dungeon. “I didn’t want you to continue making a fool out of yourself. Do you have any idea how important our image is right now, and you fucked it up, Isabelle! I’m in the running to be the next Alpha King. These next few months are crucia
Maeve POV I never thought I would lose my V-card on such an ordinary day… and with the most unexpected person. I had indeed fantasized about leaving my current pack, leaving behind my Alpha father, stepmother, and half-sister, and escaping this “family” that treated me like I was nothing but a s
Maeve POV None of these words could adequately describe what I felt at that moment. Had I heard him correctly? I… could go to Sarah’s party? “Why is she allowed to come?” Sarah whined. “It’s my birthday party!” Father approached the open car door and affectionately patted her decorated head.
Xaden POV “Take me home, please,” I sighed. “And don’t stop for anything.” My driver nodded. “Yes, Prince Xaden, sir.” It had been a long, long day… and I wanted nothing more than to go home and rest. I’d met with yet another Alpha’s daughter tonight. Hypothetically speaking, the girl was pe
Maeve POV The first thing I felt when I woke up was the most splitting headache of my life. Second, was an uncomfortable and unfamiliar soreness… down there. Resisting a groan, I knew I’d have some trouble walking. And lastly, I was in a bed that was not my own in a room I didn't recognize.
Xaden POV “Wake up, Your Highness.” That voice… I recognized that voice… and it was one I was not ready to hear. Frowning, I rolled onto my stomach, burrowing as deep into the bed as possible. It was none other than Burke, my Prime Beta—diligent and reliable as ever, having served alongside me f
“I was on your team!” He growled, nearly shaking the entire dungeon. “I didn’t want you to continue making a fool out of yourself. Do you have any idea how important our image is right now, and you fucked it up, Isabelle! I’m in the running to be the next Alpha King. These next few months are crucia
Maeve’s POV I hadn’t noticed Charlotte slipping out of the room, but as soon as I turned around, I realized she was no longer standing at the doorway. I peeked up at Xaden who stared down at me with such sincerity that it made my heart skip a beat. “You love me?” I asked him, my heart thudding v
“You won’t need to worry about her going after Xaden,” she continued softly. “I know that’s why you left. You should know that Xaden doesn’t want her. He never did. It’s you he wants, Maeve.” I blushed at her words. “I want him too,” I admitted. “I shouldn’t have left like that. I should have st
“I took another paternity test,” I blurted, without giving him much of a warning. “Because I left… I took another test. I was going to show you the results but…” “I know,” he said, cutting off my words before I could say anything more. I furrowed my brows. “You know?” I asked him, confused.
Maeve’s POV “You’ve been dying your hair this whole time?” Xaden asked, his eyes wide as he studied me. I felt hot in the face under their scrutiny, and I hated that they were all staring at me like this. I knew I should have told Xaden the truth about me, but I couldn’t find it in me to do it. Tr
Xaden hugged me even tighter and kissed the top of my head. “It’s okay,” he whispered. “She can’t hurt you anymore. I won’t let that happen.” “What about Henry?” I asked. “He’s not going to be happy that his wife is in a dungeon. I’m assuming that’s where she is.” Xaden nodded. “That’s where
Maeve’s POV Once I was dressed, it was like a tornado of people flooding into the room. At first, I was a bit overwhelmed by the attention, but after a while, I started to relax. The first person who ran to me and wrapped her arms around me was Charlotte. She had tears in her eyes, and she hugged
His eyes were dark and filled with lust as he nipped at my bottom lip. “Lie down,” he ordered. “But—” “We’ll talk after… but for now, lie down,” he repeated, his tone sultry and sending my heart into a rapid beat of flutters. I did as he said, the pain in my body was almost completely gone, or
Maeve’s POV “There has to be something more we can do,” Xaden demanded, and I could hear the anguish in his voice. “She’s been asleep for almost a week.” “Whatever happened to her, it took a lot of her strength.” I recognized the voice of the capital doctor. He was close by, as was Xaden. My eye