DANIELS POV.I was a bit taken aback when I heard about the duel, it had skipped my mind that the Luna had to duel with the other wolves who also wanted to be his Luna.I looked at Kimberleywhoses expression wasn't clear to me.I stood straight and held Kimberley's hand."When is it taking place?" I asked and Elder James replied." The day after tomorrow. " That time was too little for Kimberley to prepare.I could see on some faces that they wanted me to say something about the time not being enough but I wasn't going to give them the satisfaction of hearing that."Two days. Well noted." I said and they all bowed as I exited the room with Drew and Kimberley."I'm going to have to fight?" Kimberley asked me the moment we were out of earshot. I looked at her to reassure her."I'm going to take some time off so I can help prepare you, we're going to do this together, and we'll have a huge celebration once you win the fight," I said and she nodded and tried to give a smile.As we walke
Kimberly's POV They were beautiful but looked menacing and that look made me feel weakened. Everywhere erupted in applause and as the three of us circled each other, I felt little. These ladies, beautiful with the right curves in the right places with a strong showing in the movement of their arms and legs, were they fit to marry Daniel? Because I didn't know if I could survive. The drum sounded slowly and in those three times in which it sounded, I couldn't calm down. We three were supposed to be on our own in the fight but the way both of the rushed at me, it felt as though they were together and against me. Running would be embarrassing and as they came, claws out, behind them charging like bulls, I lay flat on the floor and they weren't expecting it, so they tripped over my body and fell to the floor heavily. I immediately got up faster than I ever thought I could. I got hold of one of the women's legs and with all I had, I spun he
KIMBERLEY'S POV.I felt the arm pressing down more on my face and I burst into a full panic outbreak."I will destroy you." I heard s hoarse voice say and it sounded like a whisper.My eyes flew open and I sat up in bed and immediately turned on my bedside lamp, it had been a dream, just a dream.I put my legs on the floor and the coldness of the marble floors made me sure this was real. I wondered at the dream and the feeling it gave me. Did that mean I wasn't to rest? I just fought the Luna duel, did that mean more things like that could happen?I went to have a bath, deciding to tell Daniel about it, maybe it would put me at ease.The cold water ran through my body and as I awoke fully, I shook off the thought of it meaning more than a dream.However, as I lay on the bed ready to drift back into sleep, I realized I couldn't and it wasn't until the early hours of the morning before I was able to go back to sleep.~I heard a knock and I opened my eye lazily.The knock came gentler
KIMBERLEY'S POV.I smiled in return."Nice meeting you too Alya. So, who are you?" I asked and she laughed. An enchanting laugh that disturbed me.Then she went and put her arm around Daniel's shoulders, bending him to her height."I'm his Mom darling. His all-time childhood bestie." She said giggling and Daniel laughed as he stood straight."I'm really happy to see you again Alya." Daniel to her."God, Daniel, I'm hungry. If you treat me well, I might decide to stay." Alya said and Daniel laughed."It'll be nice with you staying so I guess I'll be extra nice." He said to her then turned to his men. " I'll need more reports on the special training program. I'll be back soon. " He said and the men bowed."Kimberley, have you had Lunch?" He asked me and I smiled."I had lunch a while ago but having some fruits wouldn't hurt," I replied and he smiled."So.. How long have you and your Luna been together?" Alya ask
DANIEL'S POV. Alya walked in and the elders who hadn't seen her began to wonder about her identity. "Elders. Alya." I said and their face immediately turned into one of recognition and Alya smiled as she went to embrace them. When Alya and I were young, we knew almost everyone in the Kingdom and they all knew us. I knew the Elders had always thought she'd end up being my Luna. Being younger, I had thought so too, until her father decided to explore the world, and he took her with him. We had written letters to each other for a while but lost contact. After all the greetings, we all sat. "I heard about the Grunds already, and that's why I came to help," Alya said but Magnus shook his head. "I know what you're talking about. I understand it perfectly but not our Alpha." Magnus said. I got confused. I hated being in the dark. I needed someone to explain better to me. "I'll be with him," Alya said but Magnus shook his head still. "Can I know what this is all about? Someone sho
DANIEL'S POV.I was told Kimberley had decided to take a nap but I needed to see her. I knew I'd still be able to see her in the evening at Dinner but the thought that I could be held up discussing things with my men.This was a huge issue and I had to leave enough orders with my men before leaving.I opened her door gently and walked to her bed, the sheets were all ruined and she was sweating.She wasn't okay. It seemed like she was having a bad dream."Kimberley," I said taking her hand, her eyes closed tighter and I called her name a second time. "Kimberley."She opened her eyes wide and sat up. It took a while for the fear in her large-eyed to calm down."It's fine," I reassured her and stroked her head." I was having a bad dream... But... What... What brings you here? Do you have something to tell me?" She asked innocently and I felt guilty that I was going to be leaving her so soon."Uh. Yes, I do actually. I know it's bad but I have to leave." I said and there was a sudden f
"Alya!" I called after her and immediately ran to where she had fallen off and jumped thoughtlessly into the water.I couldn't see a thing at first. It was dawn and there wasn't enough light in the sky and the waters had a naturally darker shade of blue.Then I saw her eyes. Her burning yellow eyes tackled something and I swam as fast as I could to her and whatever she was tackling. It had wrapped its tentacle around her waist and even though I couldn't see, I slashed blindly. The thing kicked at me and I felt myself being blown away soundlessly. I hit the boat and then opened my eyes. My wolf eyes and I saw the monster, it was something like a giant octopus but with eyes all over its head.I charged at it and started to claw at its many eyes, it let out a screech and I was glad to see Alya plunge her nails deep into what could have been its belly. Another loud screech almost blew I and Alya away but instead, it produced thick ink and as we swam away
KIMBERLY'S POV.I awoke in the morning with a deep sadness. I hadn't had any bad dreams but knowing Daniel wasn't around was enough for me to be enveloped in sadness.When I was awoken by my Lady-in-waiting, I was told Daniel had gone with Alya. It didn't help make my mood any better.Throughout the Class of Noble Women, I wasn't able to think properly and I think they noticed it because they wrapped up the class very quickly.I was shocked when Daniel's men brought information about the state of the Kingdom to me.I was like, What am I supposed to do with that?I'd never handled anything that had to do with a Kingdom, not to talk of ruling it but Daniel's beta was excellent in putting me through it all. He spoke for me and explained some things for me and made it all look easy even though I knew it wasn't.The Grunds as they had said were currently two Kingdoms away and they were getting closer to our Kingdom.~Daniel
KIMBERLY'S POVI turned back to him and pulled him in a tight hug."You have to let me go, Daniel, I can't stay here forever," I said moved to tears."Then stay for one more day. Just one more day and let's forget everything that's happening. Let me do all the things I wished to do with you." He said and I nodded because all I wanted to do was leave him smiling."Tell me all you want to do with me," I said and he led me to the Kitchen, took a note, and started to write.He wished to cook with me, braid my hair, he wished for us to tell stories late in the night, he wished for us to fly high in the sky together, he wished for us to sail on a boat, just the both of us, he wished to kiss me one more time, he wished to fall asleep in my arms.He continued to write but realized all those things would be hard to complete in one night then he stopped and looked at me."This would do." He said."How would we fly?" I asked and he smiled."There's a way." He said and we went to the back of the
DANIEL'S POVMy heart broke all over in a thousand pieces and I couldn't say a word. I knew it. I saw it coming. I already expected it but once more I was the one standing in the rain with no one to shield me from it. I knew Andre wouldn't let her go just like that, he would have let her know she was his Luna and that she had to stay.When she saw I couldn't form words, she spoke."I got back my memories. A friend helped me with it. I remember everything. I don't want you to be sad Daniel, I don't want it. I'm grateful for everything you've done for me and I wish I could repay you but nothing I do would ever be enough." She said and I nodded."You recall everything?" I asked and reasoned that could be the only explanation. She just would never stop loving Andre, there was no space for me in her heart.~I couldn't speak as memories of I and Kimberly flooded my mind. How had I come so far, how had I fallen in love with her to the point of no return? She was someone else's. How had I
KIMBERLY'S POVAndre kept on asking me what had happened but large tears formed in my eyes and dropped faster than rain.I remembered everything. Nothing was left out. I knew who I was, I knew who he was.Finally, I was back to him, Andre, I had loved and missed him for so long.I looked at him and touched his face, not believing he was right in front of me. Did he forgive me for leaving when he had told me not to? I couldn't believe I was back where I had always longed to be.He was the one I loved, Daniel was my friend. A friend I held dear to my heart. That was why I had been so confused without my memories. I and Daniel were thriving on friendly love. He knew I wouldn't return, and he had told me."Kimberly. Talk to me please." Andre said and I pulled him to me and hugged him tight."I loved you. All I wanted was for you to love me, I remember everything now, the ink from Bloom, it was so I could remember. Andre, I'm sorry for leaving, a lot of things happened, that was why I coul
KIMBERLY'S POV"What's the matter?" I heard Andre say and shook because I didn't even hear the door open nor did I expect him to walk in. "Um .. it's just ..." I said but didn't know how to explain it. He walked to me and took the bottle."This is no ordinary liquid." He said and looked at me."Bloom gave it to me, um, you might not know her.." I said but he raised his eyebrows."Bloom? Do not go near her. That witch's evil, she might be trying to get back at me with you because you might not know but I destroyed her Kingdom. So this is the danger she said you were bringing.""Who?" I asked and he smirked."Just an old lady." He replied and I stood up."She forgave you because I helped her get her necklace," I said and my eyes widened as he looked shocked."You helped her what??" He asked and I fell to the bed and stood immediately."We're friends," I said and he shook the ink bottle."I'm keeping this, get ready for the ball." He said and left the room. He wouldn't understand. There
ANDRE'S POVI smiled as I realized Kimberly wasn't going to leave the toilet till I left. It was amusing. I went to her mirror and looked in it, it was then I realized I hadn't been that happy in a long time when she left, there were so many horrible things I did to try to fill the hole that she had left in my heart and now that I looked back, those people didn't have to suffer. I left the room thinking of the previous night, it had been something I hadn't experienced in a long time. This put the smile back on my lips, she had become shier than before.As I walked to my quarters, I saw Maya hitting her head on my door, I raised a brow, she seemed to be drunk.I walked to her and stood behind her and it took a minute before she noticed me."Oh, it's Andre! My love!! The guy who broke my heart mercilessly and was able to wander around having a romance with another lady. " She said and placed her hands on my chest looking at me completely drunk."Is that why you've been at my door? You
KIMBERLY'S POV"What's that?" Andre asked and I looked back at him and shook my head but the moment I looked back, there was just an old dark tree with bent branches.I sighed. There was nothing. It was just my mind playing pranks on me. Then I saw the flowers, those pretty flowers that I had seen Andre give me in my memory. Then I looked beside me and my mind made it so vivid it was as though me of that day was staring at those flowers with me and Andre came to my side."The flowers you loved." He said and went deeper into the garden and plucked them for me.Then I remembered everything about that day, I had been feeling sad but happened to chance on the flowers and Andre happened to give it to me."Here." He said putting some in my hair and I looked at him. He made everything feel so real like I was really in love with him."Why are you staring at me?" He asked as he looked at me with a smile.I shook my head slowly."Just recalling something," I said.~We walked hand in hand to di
KIMBERLY'S POVI hadn't even made it past the Luna's quarters when I saw him coming through the double doors looking at me and I looked at all the maids stationed there who looked away.How did they do it? How did they send word to him without saying a word here?He walked to me and turned me around."I'm leaving!" I said but he pushed me back the way I came."Save the drama for the four walls. Not with the eyes and ears all around." He said in a low voice."Oh really is there a place in this Palace where you don't know what's going on?" I asked in anger but he pushed me inside my room and locked the door. "There isn't." He said briefly and looked at the things I had packed. "I thought we agreed on staying till you regained your memory." He said and I looked at him straight in the eye."I simply decided I didn't want to stay with a liar," I said and he closed his eyes and took a deep breath."You have to explain yourself well." He said leaning against the door."Just moments ago, I
ANDRE'S POVI didn't think she thought she was going to leave just like that.If only she knew how I almost went crazy just searching for her and waiting for her, she wouldn't say she was leaving and where was she going to that was so important than staying here at my Kingdom with me. She was my Luna."You are my Luna., I told her and she replied sharply."I am not your Luna." She said and it got me shocked."You just do not remember, you are mine., I said and she shook her head and walked away.I didn't want things to start this way, I had tried my best for things to go smoothly, I didn't want a fight, and I didn't want it to be like before where I wasn't able to say how I felt, I wanted this time to be different, I wanted a new beginning but what was she saying?Was she given to some other Alpha? What was the note she received?"Kimberly." I called and went after her. She turned and looked at me. "Let's do it this way. At least till your memory returns, do not leave." I said and s
KIMBERLY'S POVThe footsteps didn't stop and I immediately went to the curtains and pulled them apart giving the room a little light I saw a pretty lady who stopped and raised an eyebrow."Really Kimberly. I shouldn't have underestimated you, you sure have a lot of things up your sleeve. How could you imagine something so sweet as losing your memory? So you'd escape disobeying him? Running away?" She asked and I took in her words.I had disobeyed Andre, I had run away. It only made sense. I didn't love him. The person I loved was Daniel. Andre had been lying."I truly lost my memory. Who are you?" I asked and she laughed out loud."Who am I? That's quite hilarious. So you came for your child but forgot the person that was with you all the times you were pregnant when? Nice. Nice indeed. Why did you return? I thought you were living fine. Why did you suddenly return after all these years?" She asked me and I looked at her and knew she was one of those jealous people that always seemed