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