Aurelia's POV"It is better I keep my distance," he continued with a straight face that was starting to get on my nerves. Why was I a needy mess and him the composed and unaffected one? Why did he have to affect me this much yet his body language showed indifference?"But I don't want you to," I said, looking at him. He stared at me, a bit shocked by my bold words. "Isn't that enough reason?""Aurelia," he muttered but I was already shaking my head.I faced death some hours ago and I felt the soul wrenching pain of losing my mate. Did he go through all that when he rejected me? When he held me in his arms, I felt all my worries and fears disappear. Was that the same for him when I was soothing his condition?"Don't be so stubborn," he said sternly and I breathed in nothing but anger and self restraint."You're being selfish, Liam," I held his shocked gaze with an angry stare of my own."Selfish?" he recoiled. "Do you hear yourself?""Yes," I stood by my word. "What do you call it when
Aurelia's POVHe seemed to have changed his mind as instead, he grabbed my hips and pulled me in. My nails scratched his back as my thoughts were clouded by his touch. My legs wrapped around his waist, pulling him into me as I felt him position himself at my pussy and soon enough, he was moving in and out.It was different. He was gentle and sweet. His hands pampered me and his eyes adored me.When he flipped us over that I straddled him, it was slow and gentle as we stared in each other's eyes basking in our scent and in the moment.He guided my movements as my orgasm built with each deep thrust that touched my sweet spot.I moaned and he wrapped his arms around my waist.I was a mess for him. He had mastered my body like his personal business. He knew just how to touch me and he knew when I was close.He grabbed my butt as he bounced me on his length slowly and gently while staring into my eyes with heavy emotions that I could choke on. He kissed me again and I was half relieved tha
Aurelia's POV His frown was unmistakable. His face was heavy in confusion as he slowly headed my way. Mira, Hunter and Carlos walked away without knowing the trouble that was brewing for me. Andre felt it too because he grimaced and walked behind Liam, thinking of a way to calm him down but every time he raised his hand to touch him, he would drop it back and look around for another way. My feet were glued to the floor. I couldn't move. My wolf whimpered and retreated. The heaviness of the atmosphere was choking and she disappeared, leaving me all alone when I needed her the most. "Aurelia," he called my name in a silent warning that dared me to tell a lie. "What did she mean by that?" The question was like throwing a hard ball at glass. It came so suddenly even when I braced myself for it. My throat ran dry. I doubted there was anything I could say to keep his anger at bay. "I- Your highness- it's not what you think-" "Really?" he stared at me in shock. "I guess I never aske
Aurelia's POVIt hurt to say that aloud to my own hearing but I couldn't deceive myself. Up until now it only roamed my thoughts before I went to bed or when I drifted off in thoughts during the day.I was an unmated wolf and every male that walked past could smell that on me.Hunter was this close to hitting on me. I wasn't repulsive at the thought, it just set me thinking; no matter how much Liam and I had sex, no matter how many times he poured his scent all over me, it was nothing if his mate mark was missing.Like Emma had said, he may grow tired of me soon. What was the need of giving me his forever mark when our time might only be a couple of months or so?"Now that you say it, you're actually right," Emma sighed. "There was no way they could smell the King's mark on you. Your highness, I beg that you overlook this."Now she was begging? I threw my face away and clenched my fist by my side. It was hard to figure Emma out sometimes but one thing was for sure, she lived for the K
Liam's POVHas her eyes ever been so cold?I had never noticed it. Whenever she looked at me, it was with affection, admiration, shyness, in sheer pleasure and ecstasy- I shook my head as I tried to focus on the matter at hand.Those eyes had stared at me so daringly. Did she want me to punish her? That maid had mentioned that if she decided to write those letters, her wrist would hurt.Surely, Aurelia didn’t expect me to order her to do it just to appease my anger? Sometimes I wondered just what exactly that woman thought of me. I thought about it all night and I was yet to come up with an answer."Who was that woman, your highness? We've been looking forward to this meeting all night!" Elder Thelma's voice jolted my out of my thoughts."I have so many questions. My goodness! I can't get that sight out of my head!" one of the elders retorted."You should've seen the way I was blushing like a teenager. I suddenly felt so young again." Elder Thelma agreed, nodding her head earnestly.
Aurelia's POVEmma poked her head through my door, smiling at me, "Knock knock.""I- Come in," I said. Not like she needed to hear that anyways, she was already walking in like she owned the place. I smiled through the discomfort. I wasn’t expecting her to show up suddenly especially after what happened with Liam last night."Bored all by yourself?" she asked as she invited herself into my space and began to glance around as if searching for-“I’m alone,” I decided to save her the trouble. She turned those eyes to me with her hair over one side of her shoulders."I know," she touched her tongue to her upper lip with that smug smile like she knew what I was thinking.I cleared my throat as I clasped my hand in front of me, "Why did you come?" I wanted to return to my solitude and bask in the feel of my Wolf.At least then I'd feel something warm other than the cold air and shoulders I received last night."I heard you didn't step out all day," she reported my own actions that I was wel
Aurelia's POVI walked out of the room with Liam behind me. The eerie feeling in the air only worsened my anxiousness. Liam closed the door and I saw he jabbed in the keys.His stare was too hard on that poor knob but I dreaded when they would turn to me. I turned my face away, working on my breathing and thinking of what to say.That room… Why was he so worked up about it? The crown hadn't left my mind nor the jewelries that looked like royalty.Did it belong to a queen? Perhaps, was that his mother's room?"Come with me."He walked in front of me and I hurried to keep up with his pace even as I wasn't by his side. He kept his head straight and his shoulders stiff.I could read the room and I knew I was in a bit of trouble. I wondered if apologising for wandering about his castle like a lost soul would cut it?But then again, he might just ignore it and list the number of times I've been in trouble.He could say, "Why won't you stay put, Aurelia?" Or, "Do you enjoy sticking your nos
Aurelia's POV"Why would you treat me so nicely, touch me so gently and still keep me at arms length?" I had been trying to figure it out all on my own but it was impossible to keep up with his mood swings."Andre and I made a deal," I revealed. "The reward was that he would answer whatever question I had concerning you-""What did you give in return?"I paused at his voice and made the mistake of looking at him. His eyes were sharp and piercing, it almost made me lose my confidence again but I clutched onto it like air."To get you to attend the Annual Hunt," I whispered, getting a bit worried about his reaction.But even when he looked unaffected, I knew Andre was going to have a long night."You could've stayed in the Castle- safe and sound. You wouldn't have to go through all of that trouble," he gripped the table. I knew what he was doing. I had seen this before."It's not like I knew what was planned for me," I pointed out too. "What if whoever kidnapped me had snuck into the Ca
Aurelia's POV How long has it been? "Your highness," I smiled at the guards as I walked past, feeling a bit self conscious at their greetings. I thought I would've gotten used to it now… well I was trying but the thought that everyone in the Pack knew my name and my title, was a bit terrifying. The Castle had been rebuilt as well as the properties that had been destroyed in the war. "Your highness!" Mia called in a sing-song voice. She rushed over to me with Glenn and Olivia by her side. It was nice to see them again. After the mating ceremony two weeks ago, I had sent a few guards to search for them and luckily, they were alive and well. I wish I could say the same for Casey. She fell alongside the Wild Rose Pack. "I've set everything already," I paused. "Well, the maids did. Let's go?" they nodded eagerly and we headed straight to the tunnels where everything came to an end. With the breeze in my hair and the laughter of my friends, I felt relieved. I never thought I could be
Aurelia's POV"Stay back!""Let go of her, Emma!""If you take one step closer, I'll kill her!" her voice was breaking like she was in tears but there was still a hint of fear and panic in her tone."You've done enough already! Do you really want to add this to your sins?" This voice belonged to Emma. She was probably grinding her teeth in anger. She sounded like she would explode any minute.I was slowly regaining consciousness and strength over my body but I kept my eyes closed. The chain was no longer around my neck but her arm instead and she held me so close to her chest."I did everything for you!" Emma screamed. That meant that Liam was close by. "Everything! I gave my whole life to you. Everything you did, I did it too just so you wouldn't feel left out and alone-""You assumed all of that," Liam was sounding surprisingly calm. I didn't expect that. I wish I could see the expression on his face; would it be blank like a sheet or worried like a true lover?"Ha," she gushed out
Aurelia's POVThere was no more than needed to be said. Emma had chosen her own path a long time ago. What was I thinking trying to show her pity? After all she had done, the only thing she deserved was death."I'm sick of this," Mia said beside me and started to walk towards them. "I'm going to beat her to a pulp and make sure she's hanging from a tree." She increased her pace and charged towards Emma.Just then, a few rogues in wolf form jumped out, attacking Hunter and Mia dodged quickly and surrounded me, keeping their eyes at the rogues that continued to increase.We were surrounded and from the look of things, it would take a miracle for us to get out of here alive."They killed the boss," Emma said, pointing in our direction. "I couldn't do anything because of this," she tugged at her chains. "Where is the key? Release me at once-""The key is with the Prince," someone answered her."What? Where is he? I can't wait that long? What if they kill everyone and come after me too?" S
Aurelia's POVIt wasn't even up to thirty minutes and one group had been annihilated. How did they-"Are you the real Aurelia or are you actually a fake?" they sneered and I recoiled to my corner while Mia shielded their evil eyes from me. I could feel their murderous intent and the hard pressure of their gaze."Sorry," the smile in Mia's voice gave off a psychotic vibe that made me shiver. She was having a good time. I had almost forgotten that Mia had a thing for trouble."They are increasing!" one of the guards yelled from behind. "We can't stay here any longer. We'll be trapped-""Idiot! We're already trapped here. We either go back to the Castle or we go out there but either way, we're gonna have to fight and some of us are going to die and it's not gonna be me because his highness told me to live!" She grabbed my arm and pulled me towards them."Keep your face down!" she yelled as she pulled me further into the tunnel. I could only stare at the floor as the guards fought their w
Aurelia's POV"How serious is it?" I asked for the umpteenth time but every time I did, something strange happened."Should I braid your hair?" Mia asked with a cheerful smile- more like a forced one. "I learnt how to braid when you were away."Whenever I asked about the war, someone would change the subject. It was too obvious they were avoiding having to answer, especially when they answered with something completely unrelated."I know what you guys are doing," I leaned back on my pillows, staring at all three of them. "You don't have to do that. Just say you can't tell me or that it's confidential."They glanced at each other before Carlos spoke up, "Wouldn't it be strange to tell the future Queen that a war is happening in her own land and she can't be informed about it.""Really?" I rolled my eyes. "Yet, no one is telling me anything.""We don't want you to worry," Hunter said as he stood by the door with his arms folded and his eyes closed. He was probably paying attention to so
Liam's POVMia closed the door behind her, leaving me and Aurelia in our bedroom. I didn’t think she would have still been awake. It was a shock to hear her giggling from the hallway with Hunter, Carlos and Mia.Now she was swinging her legs while she sat on our bed in a silky thin strap night dress that covered her knees."I have never wanted to make eunuchs out of my warriors so bad," she gasped at my words with a smile on her face. "Tell, my dear, am I wrong to think such things? You're practically naked.""I'm wearing something," she said in her defence."Yes. I see your point," I folded my arms and kept my gaze on her boobs. It took a while but when she understood that, she threw a hand over her breasts."It wasn't like that a few minutes ago" she looked away. "My body only ever malfunctions when you’re close by." she blushed."So you’re saying even when you're next to my grave, you're ready to-""Liam!" She covered her face. "My goodness!" she shook her head aggressively with a
Liam's POV"You gave them twenty four hours?" Andre repeated."That's 16 hours left," I pointed out. I had spent a great deal of time with Aurelia, exploring her body like it would be the last and enjoying our mate bond. The minute I stepped into the room filled with my commanders, everyone could smell the mate mark on me.Their faces lifted up and they were all in high spirits. They couldn't wait to get the war over and done with so they could hold a feast and celebrate that their king had finally been mated."We should ready the warriors soon," Commander Rhys said, staring at the map. "I'll lead my team to the southern part. We should have all four entrances blocked and have them surrounded. I have heard some pretty dark rumours about Norton.""Me too," Commander Denice replied absentmindedly with a hand stroking his chin. "The number of rogues he controls are," he trailed off. "If they all defend Red Valley, we may have a hard time penetrating.""But it's not impossible," Commander
Liam's POVWe arrived with my beast in no time. Even the guards by the border didn't see us when we passed. They only felt the gush of wind and I saw how they all panicked, calling for backup immediately and some chasing after us. They alerted the Castle through the mindlink and once we arrived, I heard the footsteps of a hundred men, rushing to protect the land.I set Aurelia on her feet who clutched my hand like she would lose balance. She smiled up at me and despite the fear on her face, she had been thrilled by the ride. Her heart was beating loudly and I placed my hand on her stomach, hoping that wasn't too rough on our child."We're fine," she said, putting her hand over mine."We have you surrounded!" Andre yelled and stepped forward. "Surrender now or-" his words disappeared when he came a little closer and he recognized who was before him. His eyes moved between Aurelia and I with tears in his eyes.I saw the burden lift up on his shoulders and he turned to the others, "Someo
Liam's POV"What do you mean by that?""The Beta families suffered an unfortunate fate! It is a sensitive topic-- how dare you bring it up so casually!""Unfortunate fate?" I repeated the word and glared at the woman who had said that, ''how disgraceful!''She flinched at my gaze but refused to back down. Her eyes were bloodlust and I saw through her boiling anger-- thanks to the file of course. She had lost a dear friend too but the case was swept under the rug for very obvious reasons that were oblivious to them."We will not allow you to speak about our dead-""What investigation was carried out?" I asked them. "Were the perpetrators even brought to justice? You tell me you honour your dead yet you all failed to produce the killer.""Your visit here is about my son," Alpha Hector chipped in. "I have promised to scold him so refrain from-""I have evidence," I took out the papers from my robe. "Evidence that Norton is behind what you termed an 'unfortunate event'.""Such wild accusa