Chapter Forty-six. HeartbeatIvanna's POVMy heart pounded monstrously against my chest. I wasn't sure what was wrong with me, or what just came over me. Why was my body acting up at the sight of him? Or was it because of my recent wet dreams about him?Those dreams had more erotic pleasure than all the times I've been raped and fucked. They might be dreams but everything in them felt so real. The way he touched me; the things he did with his lips; with his hands; they were all mindblowing and crazy too, but I loved them.I always woke up extremely wanton and aching for more. With all those lewd images in my head, it was hard to stay close to him or meet his gaze, and that was why I tried not to. I was always running or being aggressive. All of that was my defensive mechanism, to keep him away from realizing the real effects he had on me. How shamelessly wet I got just from our little encounters in my dreams. Opening up to his mother and him yesterday was a bold move for me. Talking
Chapter Forty- seven. ArousedIvanna's POVI shut my door in a hurry so he wouldn’t realize that I was aroused. I felt the wetness rolling down my inner thighs and was scared he was gonna sniff it up. Seeing him staring at my body made me recall the dream I just had about him. What kind of a joke was this? Why the hell did I have such dreams about him? Oh, goddess!I hurried into the bathroom, stripped out my clothes, and sank into the bathtub. Had the tap running as I cleaned myself up. It took a couple of minutes for me to calm down. I tried so hard not to recall those dreams. I shouldn't picture them in my mind if I wanna be able to face him. Ivanna get a hold of yourself!‘He's out there waiting for us. Why are you trying to calm down when you can easily have him?' my wolf crawled into my mind. ‘He is ours and he should be able to satisfy us anytime.’ It was a huge shock for me. Her behavior was strange. She was never like this. Has my wolf been possessed? Was she turning int
Chapter Forty- Eight. Her ex-loverKing Ace's POV"I'm okay. I already told you that. I’ll be fine after a little rest," she said, right after cutting the doctor off. "I know that but I wanna make sure that you're a hundred percent fine," I replied, turning to the Pack's doctor. He seemed in some kind of daze, glancing back and forth at me and Ivanna. "Are you sure she's okay? Or is there something you're hiding from me?"With the way she cut him off, it was clear she was hiding something. And his silence showed he was trying to help her cover whatever it was up. I needed to know what they were trying to hide. It could be life threatening and I'd be damned if anything happened to her on my watch. "No, Alpha. The queen is perfectly healthy."I wasn’t conceived so I had to mindlink him.'David,' Calling him by his name was as casual as I could be to get him comfortable enough to speak. 'Yes, Alpha?''Tell me, what's wrong with her?’ ‘Nothing serious, my king. I just noticed her he
Chapter Forty-Nine. He's cheating.Ivanna's POVIt's been weeks since King Ace and I had a conversation or anything close to it. He has been very weird lately.He was distant, aloof. I've tried countless times to start a conversation but it was always a huge flop. He would end it in a concise, dry manner, leaving me confused and hanging.His nice gestures were history, and he avoided any situation that would keep us in the same space. The once touchy King Ace barely glanced my way now. And it began with the Pack's doctor's visit.I wasn't sure if it had something to do with the doctor's visit or if there was something else I did that turned him so cold.I've tried to keep it to myself but not anymore. He wasn't at the dining table for breakfast, as usual, so I was seated with just his parents. I just finished with my breakfast, so I was considering going to look for him. But I should speak with his parents first."Mother," I cleared my throat. "I need to talk to you, please.""Sure, d
Chapter Fifty. Cheating.Ivanna's POV"It’s okay, Ivan," Jenny said after I was calm. "You should have tried to stay cool until you've spoken to him about it. What if that crazy bitch was lying to you?""She wasn’t lying, Jenny. I sniffed up his scent on her. How do you explain that?""Well, maybe he got closer to her but that doesn't mean they did anything…""Stop defending him, Jenny. We both know I'm right. He's cheating. He's having an affair with that slut.""Hmmm," she sighed. "Forgive me for insisting, but what if she lied to you? It's possible.""I told you already, she didn't! Why are you so fixed on defending him? Why are you trying to excuse his sick, disgusting actions?""I'm not trying to excuse his actions. I'm just trying to be sure that he did what you're accusing him of."“I don’t know when you started questioning my words. I don’t care if you side with him or not. All I know is that he's sleeping with her. He's been avoiding me for weeks now. He doesn't pay attention
Chapter Fifty-one. MineIvanna's POV"No one." I looked away shyly, refusing to look into his eyes.Remembering the dream sent a quick spasm between my legs. I brushed it off. This wasn't the time to harbor such thoughts."You can't say?" he asked."Yes," I replied. "I can’t say.""It's fine. I'm not gonna insist." His lashes fell in disappointment. I had to think of something to say to make him feel better."But just know that I wasn't thinking of my ex-mate or any other guy," I reassured. It would help a lot if I could admit that it was him on my mind that day."Alright," he nodded, flashing me a small smile. "I believe you. And I'm sorry I was so petty and acted out of jealousy. I just couldn't stand the thought of you having another guy in your heart. Hope you understand. I love you that much."My insides tingle at his confession. "I know.""Alright. So now, do you mind telling me why you called me a cheater and all that shit?""She told me you two had fun together.""Who told you
Chapter Fifty-two. You’re no queen of mine.Ivanna's POVI've never had better days than the last few days. Accepting Ace as my mate was all the factor I needed to have a smooth and happy life, after so many years of agony.He'd been so clingy and sweet. Too sweet, if I was being honest but I loved it. I loved every bit of it.There was the fear of waking up one morning and finding him cold and uninterested. But it was just my pessimistic side trying to water down my happiness.Every morning, I woke up to breakfast in bed and songs and kisses. God, just the thought of it made my stomach tingle.Never thought anyone would love me this much. Ace was my dream come true. Or better still, the fantasy I never thought I would live, but here I was, wallowing in it."I'm so jealous. Look how much you're glowing, Ivanna," Jenny gushed for the umpteenth time. "It's good to be in love with someone who cherishes you. I pray to find a mate just as sweet as yours.""You'll meet your mate soon, my de
Chapter Fifty-three. What the heck?Ivanna POVHe glowed at me as if he were facing an enemy. Is this the same person Jenny praised?Something is definitely wrong with her eyes. I'm not going to let him bully me."How could you!? Draven, how dare you?"“Look here, little girl. You are no queen of mine. I served only the king, not you. Even if you are crowned the queen, I still won’t serve you until you prove yourself worthy of being my queen. I don’t serve useless people.” Oh my goodness. Did he want to kill me? This guy wasn’t good enough for her. I am scared, but I won’t let him smell my fear.“Really?” I smirked, folding my hands and taking a step forward. “Do you think you can scare me? How dare you glow at me?”“Enough of your stupid attitude. I am not interested. I am not your mate, so I won’t tolerate your rudeness,” he warned. “The next time, you stop me, I am going to make you regret it.” I dragged him back before he could leave, causing all the paperwork he was holding to tu
Epilogue.Ivanna POVI woke up staring at my mate, who was peacefully sleeping beside me. It had been months since I got pregnant, and mother had been taking good care of me. She kept bringing healthy soups for me. I gently stood up and walked into the bathroom. Oh my! I’m sore all over my body. My core aches. I sat in the bathtub, turned on the water, and began bathing. I lingered in the bath for a long time, appreciating what it had to offer me.“Ivanna, are you in there?” I heard Ace's voice.“Yes, is something the matter, Ace?” I inquired.“Ah! No. I was only worried when I woke up, and I didn’t find you beside me,” he uttered. “Are you okay in there?”“Yes, I’m good,” I replied. “I will be out soon.”“Okay," he replied.After I was satisfied, I stood up and picked up the towel. I wrapped it around my body before heading out.“Ivanna,” Ace called.“What is wrong?” he asked. "Are you sure you are okay? You took so long in there.”“I’m okay, honey.” I removed the towel and started d
Test result.Ivan.“Here are the results of the queen’s tests,” he said, handing Ace the result.“What!” he screamed. “Are you sure about this?”“What did you read? Ace, what is it?” I asked. “Why are you so shocked? What did you see?”He began kissing me all over my face. “Hey, will you stop all this? Don’t you know we were not alone?”Ace continued licking and kissing me in front of everyone, as if I hadn’t said a word.“Are you a dog? Why are you licking me?” I gasped.“Thank you so much, my queen,” he stated.“Why are you thanking me?” I asked. “Let go of me first.”“Ivanna, we will become parents,” he blurted out. “I’m so happy.”“I know that. Is that why you are happy?”“Yes,” he confessed. “I can’t wait to meet them!”“To meet them? Who?” I muttered. “Are you talking about the baby?”“Not baby, my love. They are babies. We have more than a child.” His eyes shone with excitement.“What!” I screamed. “What are you talking about?”“Take a look at this." Ace handed me the test resu
Mother’s Joy.“You don’t have to work, honey. Just sit and watch as I do all the work,” Ace said.Ever since I got pregnant, Ace has been doing all the work. He hardly let me step out.“I will be going to mother’s quarter today, Love,” I stated.‘To do what?” He questioned.“Nothing. I just don’t want to sit all day and do nothing.”“I will stay beside you. You don’t have to stress yourself, darling. I will be right here when you need me.”“You need to go to work. Everything is suffocating me. I need to go for a walk, please. I will stress myself out.”He looked at me, shaking his head. What the hell is going on in that brain?“Ivanna, why don’t you want me to keep you company? Why are you trying to push me away from you and the baby?”“Easy love. I beg of you. Try to understand me.”After going back and forth, he finally gave in.“Walk slowly, love. I don’t want to see you fall,” he uttered. Gosh, is this what Jenny is passing through with her mate? Ace is treating me like a child.“
This chapter contains a sex scene. Skip if you are not interested in reading.Ivanna's POVI thought Ace was joking when he said he wasn't done with me until he got down from the bed and walked to the bedside drawer. The sound of foil tearing filled the room, and he was back on the bed before I knew it. "Turn around," he commanded, and I rolled over and lay down on my stomach. He crawled behind me and grabbed my hip, pushing it up in the air."I want to fuck you from behind, and I want to hear you scream my name," he said. He pushed down my lower back until I was arching for him.I took in a deep shuddering breath while he took his sweet little time rubbing his massive cock against the slick folds of my cunt. He knows how much that drives me crazy and how it makes me ache and beg for him. "Please..." I pleaded. I wanted him to stop teasing me and fuck me at the same time, but Ace wasn't done yet.His hand snaked around my throat and held me still against the bedsheet. Without any warn
Well again.Ace’s POVI slowly opened my eyes to find that I wasn’t in my room.“You are awake, my king.” I heard David's voice. Why is he here? Is my queen sick?I groaned and sat on my bed.“My king, are you alright?” He asked again.“David, why are you here?" I asked. "Is something wrong with the queen?”He laughed. “What is funny, David?” I looked around the room. “Where am I? Where is my mate?”“My king, the queen is fine. I’m glad to see you’re healthy again.” I was about to ask him another question when Ivanna ran in.“Ace.” She rushed and hugged me. She hugged me tightly. “You are back. Thank you, goddess.”“Mate,” I breathed. “You are hugging me so tightly. I am about to die.”“Oh. I’m sorry.” She quickly let go of me. “Are you okay? Show me where it hurts.”She’s so cute. I pinched her soft cheeks. “I’m okay.”“It's so good to see you healthy, son,” mother said, hugging me as well.Why is everyone acting like this? What the hell is wrong with everyone?My father smiled at me
Well again.Ace’s POVI slowly opened my eyes to find that I wasn’t in my room.“You are awake, my king.” I heard David's voice. Why is he here? Is my queen sick?I groaned and sat on my bed.“My king, are you alright?” He asked again.“David, why are you here?" I asked. "Is something wrong with the queen?”He laughed. “What is funny, David?” I looked around the room. “Where am I? Where is my mate?”“My king, the queen is fine. I’m glad to see you’re healthy again.” I was about to ask him another question when Ivanna ran in.“Ace.” She rushed and hugged me. She hugged me tightly. “You are back. Thank you, goddess.”“Mate,” I breathed. “You are hugging me so tightly. I am about to die.”“Oh. I’m sorry.” She quickly let go of me. “Are you okay? Show me where it hurts.”She’s so cute. I pinched her soft cheeks. “I’m okay.”“It's so good to see you healthy, son,” mother said, hugging me as well.Why is everyone acting like this? What the hell is wrong with everyone?My father smiled at me
Well again.Ace’s POVI slowly opened my eyes to find that I wasn’t in my room.“You are awake, my king.” I heard David's voice. Why is he here? Is my queen sick?I groaned and sat on my bed.“My king, are you alright?” He asked again.“David, why are you here?" I asked. "Is something wrong with the queen?”He laughed. “What is funny, David?” I looked around the room. “Where am I? Where is my mate?”“My king, the queen is fine. I’m glad to see you’re healthy again.” I was about to ask him another question when Ivanna ran in.“Ace.” She rushed and hugged me. She hugged me tightly. “You are back. Thank you, goddess.”“Mate,” I breathed. “You are hugging me so tightly. I am about to die.”“Oh. I’m sorry.” She quickly let go of me. “Are you okay? Show me where it hurts.”She’s so cute. I pinched her soft cheeks. “I’m okay.”“It's so good to see you healthy, son,” mother said, hugging me as well.Why is everyone acting like this? What the hell is wrong with everyone?My father smiled at me
Killed her.Ivanna's POVI woke up with a throbbing headache. My eyelids were heavy. I tried to open my eyes, but I couldn’t. What the heck is going on! Why do I feel this way?“Ivanna,” I heard someone's voice. It was faint. “Please, wake up.”Is someone calling me? Was that my name? “Ivanna,” I heard the voice again.I slowly opened my eyes.“Thank goodness you are awake. How are you feeling?”My head was hurting. It hurts like hell.“Ahha,” I screamed out. The pain was too much for me to bare. I easily let my wolf take control of my body.“Are you okay, child?” A familiar voice asked me. I looked up and peered at the worried face of Ace’s mother. Why am I still alive? Why am I not dead?“Don’t touch me,” Moon growled at her. “Where is he? Where is my mate?”“I want you to calm down, Ivanna,” she said.She turned around and smirked. “I’m different from the native Ivanna. I will ask you again: Where is my mate? Where have you taken him?”“Look here…” His father began. “I know you are
CureIvanna's stance.“You are back?" she asked. "So soon?” Mother asked me as soon as I walked inside. I stood beside David, who was attending to my mate.“Yes, mother. I finished them all,” I answered.“So fast?" she inquired. "You didn’t disappoint me, child.” She held my hand, her eyes blinking with joy. “Thank you for protecting the kingdom.”“You don’t have to thank me, mother. It is my duty to protect and guard my people,” I replied. I turned around and faced the healer. “Tell me, have you found a cure?”“Yes, my queen,” he said with a bow.“You don’t have to do this," I stated. "This wasn’t the time for all this. Tell me, what should I do to find the cure, please?”He stared at me before sighing. Is this really serious? Is my mate really going to die?“My queen, the king needs a blood heart to survive," he let out.“What! What the heck are you talking about?” mother screamed. “What kind of method is that?”“Mother, we have to listen to him first,” I uttered. “Tell me, David, w