Jade's pov Wondering what my responsibilities would be as a queen, Elina was howling in laughter in my mind. “Your thoughts are flip-flopping all over the place. Geesh. Monica will explain it to you when she arrives. Just ask her, Jade. The Goddess wouldn't have you on this life path if she found you unworthy,” she huffed. “That's not what I was thinking about you mutt,” I snapped back. “I am curious about what is expected of me,” I clarified, causing Elina to growl. “You will have to deal with the female issues of both territories,” she stated, causing me to roll my eyes over her vague answer in frustration. Catching movement in my peripherals I turned to see my father and Monica coming in. Elated, I jumped up and hurried to her. “Monica!” Grinning at me, we hugged, and I eyed my dad over her shoulder. “Thanks for getting her,” I told him happily. Seeing him carrying her suitcase I told him that she was staying next door to Conri's room. “Then he can carry it
Jade's pov The village square filled quickly, for it being dusk, and all eyes were focused on Gregory while the whispering and pointing was about me. “Who is the tiny female, Highness?” A female holding a pup asked. This is Jade, the last remaining survivor of the Turgenev lineage, and she will become Aiden and mine's queen here as written in the contract,” Gregory announced. The mutterings continued and grew louder, and I leaned against Conri, feeling the doubt of the King's pack. “I'm not going to be accepted, I don't have a Dire,” I murmured. Gregory snickered nonchalantly as he eyed me. “You may not but the pup growing inside of you does. Emma informed my mate and me after she examined you,” he informed me, and I looked at Conri in a panic. Wrapping his arm around my waist he neared my ear and said, “It's part of your genetics and perfectly normal, Jade. We won't love her any less.” “Are there any questions,” Gregory asked the building crowd. They wanted to know
Jade's pov Frowning, I asked him what happened. “I can explain it on the way and Conri, get your mother and leave here immediately. It's not safe,” he said with urgency. Conri eyed him in confusion but nodded and said, “I will be back home so return Jade there.” Daniel whisked me away from my mate and we were running out into the darkness of the land. “Where are you taking me?!” Slowing his pace he huffed. “You were going to be a prisoner there. I overheard Aiden speaking with his mother in hushed tones. I don't know why Turgenev's bloodline is so special but they were both strongly interested in it, especially the pup you are carrying. Pinching my lips, I asked Elina, and she whimpered. “The Turgenev ruled over all the wolf species; perhaps Aiden has a superiority complex and wants to rule over all,” she huffed. “His pack is a mess and the females are treated poorly. He would not be a good king of kings,” I muttered sourly, catching my dad's ear. “Did you just s
Jade's pov Getting awakened by pounding on my door I stumbled out of bed in the darkness to open it. Not bothering to peek out the peephole I flung the door open to see Gregory standing there. “What are you doing, Jade?” Blinking my eyes up at him I was lost for words. “My mom died, and I was with her; why are you here,” I asked him in return. “I'm sorry about your mom, but we need to get you far away from here,” he rushed out as he glanced down the hallway and shoved me back into my room, slamming the door behind himself. Waking up more from his manhandling I furrowed my brow and glared at him. “I don't know what your issue is, sir but I'm going with my father when he comes to my room,” I growled sourly. “That is wonderful, Jade. So where is he?” Glancing over at the alarm clock and seeing it was only five in the morning I pointed to my right. “Next door,” I yawned as I rubbed my eyes. “Okay, stay here while I go and knock on his door,” he mumbled softly befor
Jade's pov “Can you contact Conri?” I asked my dad as we boarded the small plane. “I don't know his number, but I can send a text message to Richard and ask him to find it on the Council site and let him know what is happening," he answered reassuringly. “Please do!” Getting seated I buckled myself and glanced out the window while my dad sat next to the pilot. “This is a nice plane,” Elina commented in my head and I shrugged as I glanced over the plush interior. It was small but luxurious. “I wouldn't know but it appears nice. I have never been on a plane before,” I replied, and she snorted. “Be mindful of the turbulence,” she snickered as the plane started to move down the bumpy runway. Not understanding what she meant I asked my dad. He waved his hand around his head, indicating that he couldn't hear me over the engine, so I shook my head and returned to staring out the window. The sound of the engine was bothersome, and once we were in the air, my ears felt clog
Jade's pov Standing in a field outside of the plane we had just landed in I stuck close to my dad's side since I was now the Fugitive known as Mary. Daniel had tied my hands loosely together in my front from the tie he borrowed from Jamison. Thankfully, we had arrived a few miles from our destination and were only waiting for our car ride. The pilot was getting refueled to return to his home. Coming to my side my dad smiled. “You're starting to show,” he commented on my slightly protruding abdomen. “I know, Dad, I need looser pants. It's a good thing that Aiden’s sister is a little bit larger than me, or I would have to unzip these,” I muttered, and he nodded. “We will leave from the Providencia port, and Conri will be there,” he informed me. Nodding, I asked him about our ride. Pointing down the road he said, “Our Lada Vesta is on its way.” Turning I saw the faded blue colored vehicle heading toward us. “That's a sedan, Dad. Are you certain that you will fit ins
Jade's pov Finding myself standing on Aiden's porch I started vomiting on the stone under my feet. My head hurt and my equilibrium felt off. “You should have kept your eyes closed, stupid,” Raven snapped as she started pounding on the door. Wiping off my mouth I tried pulling away from her when the door opened but failed in my attempt to break free. Glancing at the open door I saw Gregory give me a disappointed glare. I mouthed the word sorry to him “Your brother is in his office looking at the council website and the Turgenev contract. Take her to him,” he said sternly. Giving him a pleading look he gritted his teeth and watched Raven start to pull me through the downstairs rooms. Glancing back at him I saw him on his cell phone and hoped he was contacting my dad or my mate. “Come along you pathetic excuse for a queen,” Raven snarled as she opened the wood door of a room and shoved me inside. Falling to my knees to the carpet I winced and narrowed my eyes at her
Jade's pov “Is it true Jade?” Turning to Gabby I asked her what she meant. “That you are the queen of everything, and Conri will become the King of Kings?” Pinching my lips I nodded and grinned slightly when she burst into joyful laughter. “Oh my, the council couldn't have gotten a nicer pair,” she said honestly and patted my back as her eyes traveled to my baby bump. “I better find something to fit over your pup but still make you lovely,” she mumbled softly while rubbing her chin. “Could you call Monica and ask her to come? I want her to watch me marry her son,” I offered. Lifting her index finger in the air she shuffled herself into Monica’s suite and lifted the telephone receiver. Holding it in her hand she waved at the closet. “There are some lovely dresses in Monica’s closet that should fit you. Try on the pale sage green one it will look nice with your eyes,” she suggested before she started talking on the phone she held. Laughing, she hung up and said, “Con
Adeline's pov Visiting with my parents, Cian couldn't get enough of my younger siblings. They were chasing each other around my parent's living room and making me giggle. “He looks like a miniature copy of his father,” my mom said and I nodded. “Where is Mister Hawkins now?” My dad asked me. “He's helping the Council deal with some vagrant vampire clan and should be coming here soon,” I answered with a grin. In reality, he was contemplating whether or not he should take his father's throne, but I was supposed to keep it a secret until the Council made the announcement of his decision. Donovan and I both came to understand that nothing would keep us or tear our love apart. I had told Donovan that I would stand beside him no matter his decision. Just like he told me that we were a solid bridge between our two species. I felt nothing but great love and respect for my mate Mister Hawkins. “Are you going to tell him that you are expecting again,” my mom inquired and I gasped at he
Adeline's pov Feeling a sudden prick on my nipple I looked down at my son and said, “Ouch.” Penny asked me what happened and I told her that I think my child bit me. Laughing she nodded and said, “He probably has tiny fangs and wanted to taste blood.” Lifting his tiny face I ran my fingertip inside of his mouth and felt the tiny fang. It retracted quickly, hiding back into his pink gum making me giggle. “Well, I guess he can drink blood instead of boob milk,” I surmised, and Penny nodded. “Do you want me to look after him while you fetch your mate,” she asked me and I nodded. “I need to shower and get dressed first,” I sighed and frowned at the soiled bed. Seeing my scowl Penny informed me that it would all be replaced by the time I returned, making me smile. “You all are truly the best,” I stated firmly and went to the closet for something to wear. Not believing how quickly my body healed was still mind-boggling even for me, but as I showered, I realized that if I was turne
Adeline's pov “That Prince Nero is a bossy bastard, and I can't believe that the Moon Council members are going to want him on their council,” Penny said in disgust, and I bit my bottom lip. “Maybe that is why he is here? Perhaps they decided against him,” I muttered sourly and looked at her in worry. “Want me to sneak down the secret servant stairs and eavesdrop on them,” she asked me and I grinned slightly and nodded. “But only if you stay safe,” I stated and she waved off my concern as she scurried to the corner and opened the secret panel. Seeing my shock she laughed. “All vampire homes have secret passageways,” she said softly and disappeared behind the wall as I sat in apprehension. When she came back in the room looking terrified I scooted off the bed and slipped on my pants before even asking what was going on. “They are fighting and it's not looking good for Donovan,” she shrieked as I passed her to go down the secret stairs. “Take me to where they are,” I d
Adeline's povSitting in Donovan’s luxurious living room and reading a book from his library, Miss Penny, one of his staff, called out for me, and I raised my eyes her way.“A woman named Gabby is on the telephone for you, Miss,” she called out.“Thank you dear, I will take it in here,” I replied and stood awkwardly to go to the side table where the phone was. Being heavily pregnant had caused me to move much more slowly as I made my way to the ornate mahogany table where the house phone sat. After answering, Penny hung up the one in the kitchen.“Hey Gabby, what's up?”“How are you, sweetie? Oh my, it's puppy galore here. Your mom and grandma both had their babies on the same day!”Grinning slightly I asked her what they had and their names. She informed me cheerfully, making me giggle.“How's your fanged hottie,” she inquired about Donovan, and I had to explain that he was off at the Moon Council tying up loose ends so he could retire.“He needs to secure his replacement, so I've be
Jade's pov Waddling toward the kitchen after leaving Conri in his office with Derek I see Gabby and Monica chatting with each other at the dinette. Seeing my discomfort Monica sighed. “I'm with you, dear; it's the last bit that wears on the old body,” she commented as she patted her baby bump. “You only have one, Monica. There are two in me who are fighting one another for space,” I groaned as I sat down. “You're due at any moment, Highness, are you feeling any pain?” Looking at Gabby I nodded. “Yes, I believe that they are coming very soon,” I growled, and both women laughed happily. “Hopefully Conri can carry me to the infirmary. I don't think I can get there with all the snow on the ground,” I huffed. “We are snowed in, dear; I doubt if Doctor Michael is even at the infirmary and is probably snowed in at his house, too,” Monica said worriedly as she tapped her fingers on the table. “What am I supposed to do? What if I'm going to need a cesarean birth,” I panicked. “Relax
Jade's pov After leaving our daughter and returning home with Gideon Lander transporting us I felt heartbroken. “She's with her mate, Jade, and will have a great future by his side,” Conri asserted. He was currently at the computer preparing to remove Adeline from the Wolf website. “But, but taking her off seems so fucked up like she no longer exists,” I huffed. “I know that, but she's a vampire, dear, and can't be listed on the wolf's pages anymore,” he stressed, and rubbing my eyes, I sighed. “She will still be listed as our daughter if that helps ease your emotions,” Conri stated, and I grinned. “Yes, that helps,” I mumbled softly as I squeezed his collarbone while standing behind him sitting in his chair. He added that she was no longer the beneficiary of our throne and Gideon would have the Moon Council add her to the vampire site. “They have a vampire website? Can't Mister Hawkins add her to it?” I asked in befuddlement. Chuckling, he shrugged and said, “Hell, if I know
Adeline's pov When I opened my eyes I felt an emptiness and frowned at the loss of my Lycan. Zoya had been a large part of who I was and my greatest supporter. “Goddess please let me find a way to get her back,” I murmured as I glanced around the dark room. Donovan Hawkins was lying next to me and looked like he was a corpse. He was on his back with his arms crossed on his chest and didn't appear to be breathing. In a panic, I reached out to touch his face and heard a stern male voice telling me that he wiped himself out during the process of converting me. Turning, I see old man Steve stepping into my line of sight, holding out a bag of blood, I assumed. “Drink this before your hunger comes and causes you to go blood crazy, Miss,” he ordered. Taking it from his hand, it felt cool, and I hesitantly brought it to my mouth discovering it was a donor blood bag. “What do I do?” Giving me a daft glance, he sighed. “Your fangs act like tiny straws so bite the bag and let them do t
Adeline's pov “It's just a form of deep commitment for a vampire to give his ring to his beloved, but if it bothers you that much, you don't have to wear it. I just wanted you to know how much you mean to me,” he stated compassionately, and I gasped. “That's not what I meant, Mister Hawkins! I simply want you to know that I can't shift comfortably with it on my finger, that is all,” I responded. “Why do you need to shift, Adeline? Just remove it before your shift. But still, there is no need for you to shift, not when you are with me,” he growled, making me swallow uncomfortably. “Your eyes are glowing red; please calm down. I don't want us arguing before we marry,” I murmured, and he rubbed his eyes as he turned from me. He exhaled deeply and brought his arm back behind himself. Feeling him reaching out for me, I peeked up at him and saw he looked distraught. “Forgive me for ignoring your Lycan, Adeline. I was too caught up with you being a vampire and my mate to acknowledge th
Adeline's pov Seeing the ring on my finger my mom pulled my hand toward her to get a better look. “I see you told him yes. Did you tell him about the little one?” Nodding, I said, “Yes, he was excited.” “Daniel is going to wed us at the ball and I will officiate his and Monica's nuptials,” Donovan said assuredly as Monica joined us. She hugged me tightly and neared my ear. “Sorry about you catching Daniel and me in a compromising position,” she said softly, and I eyed her with a smirk. “It looked like you were thoroughly enjoying yourself and I was impressed with your flexibility,” I replied teasingly, causing her to snicker and nod. “So are you going to do your wedding in the black ball gown?” My mom asked me and I shrugged. “I don't see why not. It's lovely, and I am certainly not an innocent bride since I'm carrying a child,” I commented, and Donovan piped up and said that my dress would match his suit perfectly. Elbowing him I said, “I'm sure that you will be very hot an