Kazia I followed Nancy into the laundry room, with Portia trailing not too far behind. The moment we stepped inside, I was taken aback by the sheer number of curtains that filled the room. It was as if an entire palace's worth of fabric had been stuffed in here. Portia let out an exasperated sigh, and I could tell she was less than thrilled by the sight in front of us."How many curtains are there?" Portia asked, annoyance evident in her tone. "Do we really have to wash all of these ourselves?"Nancy simply pointed at the pile and replied coolly, "Count them if you're so concerned. You're here to wash them, aren't you?" She responded, and her rude tone only made me more irritated.I felt my own frustration rising. "Why isn't Lady Agrippina having the servants do this? As far as I remember, washing clothes isn't our job, and it is most certainly not the job of two people to wash this many clothes," I said, hoping for a reasonable answer even though I already had a feeling that I wasn'
Kavan As I paced back and forth in the meeting room, my mind was fraught with thoughts concerning the impending meeting with the council. I knew they were going to criticise me relentlessly for leaving the pack without informing them first. But what else could I have done? The situation demanded urgency, and I had to act swiftly. Also, I knew very well that if I had told them I wanted to visit the Silver Dawn pack, they would have never agreed, and I'd still have had to leave on my own without informing them. Regardless of anything, I still couldn't shake off the feeling that they were plotting something against me. I have always been aware that they didn't like me as their King because they, like many others, believed that my insistence on changing certain things was an act of disrespect. They wanted a King they could easily control to do their bidding, and they had thought I'd be like that because I was young, but when they realised that I had my own doctrines, they turned agai
Kazia I was in the process of changing when a knock echoed through my room. "Come in!" I called out, not expecting anyone in particular. The door opened, and not so much to my surprise, Iris and Elena walked in, carrying a small bag with them.The first thing I noticed was the uneasy expressions on their faces, and it immediately made me curious and concerned."What's going on?" I asked, furrowing my brows at the sight of the bag.Iris took a deep breath, her voice shaking as she spoke. "Kazia, can you show us your hands, please?" she asked suddenly.Perplexed by their strange request, I hesitated for a moment before reluctantly spreading my hands out for them to see. I still couldn't understand what they were up to, but knowing Iris and Elena, it was better to just obey before complaining.To my surprise, both Iris and Elena gasped at the sight of my palms, their shocked expressions taking me by surprise."What's the matter?" I asked, glancing at my hands. "Is there something wrong
Kazia The palace seemed colder today, not just because of the temperature, but because of the icy glare, Agrippina fixed upon me as soon as I stepped into the main hall. My heart sank, knowing that I would be the target of her harassment again. Ever since I came into the palace as Murad's pet, I have very often been subjected to Agrippina's displeasure, and I'd like to say that I'm already used to her staring at me weirdly, but today it felt different, as though she had a more sinister plan in mind. I tried to ignore her menacing stare and went about my tasks, helping to set the table for the upcoming pack meeting, which apparently all pets were allowed to participate in. Agrippina was overseeing the preparations, her eyes never leaving me. It was clear she was looking for an opportunity to humiliate me in front of everyone, and even though some may think I was being paranoid, I was certain she was up to something. As the meeting started, I kept my eyes downcast, praying that s
Kavan I sat in my office, the weight of my responsibilities as king heavy on my shoulders. Ever since I got back, I haven't had any time to take a break, as it has been from duty to duty. From attending meetings to checking on developments, and making sure that everything was falling into place, I haven’t had any time to take a breather since I got back. It was as though a week's pile of work had turned into a month's pile of work, and I had to sort them all out without catching a break. I have also had to make sure that I appeared busy to the council, to avoid them coming at me again, just to accuse me of being lazy and irresponsible. I already knew they were looking for any excuse to get rid of me, and I wasn’t about to give them what they wanted. But amidst all the duties that demanded my attention, my thoughts kept drifting back to Kazia. I couldn't help but think about her, my mate, who was still trapped in the clutches of Murad and bound to him as his branded pet. I knew i
Third-Person pov The moon was high in the night sky in the center of the Silver Dawn Pack's range, giving the old trees an exotic glow. Aware of every sound and smell about him, Jason, the Beta of the Silver Crest Pack, slipped covertly through the brush. He was well aware that invading enemy territory, especially being this close to the pack palace, was a risky move on his part, but he was there for a good reason, and he intended to complete his mission. After some calculated maneuvering and a well-placed bribe, Jason managed to call out Severus, the Beta of the Silver Dawn Pack, to meet him in secret. As the minutes ticked by, Jason couldn't help but feel a pang of anxiety. He knew the consequences of being caught here were dire, but he had faith in his instincts and knowledge of Severus' desires. Suddenly, a dark figure emerged from the shadows. Severus, a formidable Lycan with piercing blue eyes, approached Jason with a mixture of surprise and suspicion. "What brings you
Third-Person Pov Lily's palms were slick with sweat as she crept down the dimly lit passageway towards Nancy. The weight of their secret bore down on her like an anvil, making her feel heavy inside. She was no stranger to carrying out Lady Kazia's requests, but this one felt different. It held a weight of deception that she had never felt before. Nancy stood at the end of the corridor, her expression unreadable in the shadows. She held out a small packet to Lily, who took it with shaking hands. "What is it?" she whispered, the sound somehow amplified in the silence. "It's a powder that Agrippina ordered for Lady Kazia's bath water," Nancy murmured, her voice low and urgent. "She must never know about this, Lily. You must not get caught." Lily nodded wordlessly, her heart beating faster inside her chest. The packet felt heavy in her pocket, laden with the weight of their treacherous plan. She had too many questions, but Nancy seemed to sense her hesitation and spoke before she coul
Third-Person Pov On a moonlit night, Lily, with a heavy heart and anxious steps, sought out her mistress’s friends, Lady Iris and Lady Elena, in their bedrooms. The dark pathway leading to the shared quarters of the pets seemed longer than ever, and every sound made by the insects and the movement of the guards from afar made her heart skip a beat. She knew she had to tell them about Kazia's hospitalization, regardless of how burdened she was by the guilt of being partly responsible for her mistress’s condition. Finally arriving at their door, Lily knocked softly, hoping she wouldn't wake any other curious ears. The door creaked open, revealing Iris, who seemed shocked to see Lily at her door. Fortunately for Lily, she didn’t have to go looking for Lady Elena in her room because Elena was already in Iris’s room. "Lily? What are you doing here at this hour?" Iris asked, concern etched on her face. "I apologize for showing up like this, Lady Iris, but I’m here because of Lady K