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
Liam's POVWe walked out of the garden holding hands. I squeezed her small hands tightly and she responded, earning an uncontrollable smile from me. I glanced at her as we took a stroll through the hallway. The nape of her neck had turned red and her ears too. I wondered if it was because of her tears or my confession. It was very hard to tell."Sorry about dinner," I apologised and surprisingly found it easy to do so. She twisted her neck to me but didn't hold my gaze for very long. She was feeling shy."It's fine," she mumbled. "I don't think I can eat anymore… I'm filled up," I felt the same way too. My beast was pleased and so was I. It sent a heavy dose of excitement through my whole body and my stomach wasn't left out."I understand. I feel the same way too-" she suddenly yanked her hand from my grasp. She intertwined her fingers and slowed down in her steps. I frowned at the sudden behaviour and was about to ask when I noticed two maids heading our way.She was afraid to be see
Liam's POV She threw her head back, moaning without care as I slipped my fingers in and out of her. It was fun and also excruciatingly painful watching her pussy clamp down on my fingers and coating it with her sweet juices. Her insides were warm and inviting. It took a strong hold for me not to drool but with my eyes on her core, I was this close to salivating. "You've made a mess out of me," I chuckled at how crazy she was making me feel. My cock was so hard, budging against my briefs, it was a sweet mixture of pain and pleasure. I increased the movement of my hands and her moans grew louder and so did her breathing, faster. "Yes, yes," she chanted and I felt her warm hand on the side of my face. I looked up to find her staring at me with lips parted to catch her breath and pleasure written all over her face. I doubted she could even remember her name if I asked. I leaned closer to her hand with my fingers working overtime inside her. The way she rolled her hips, I could tell sh
Liam's POVI tucked Aurelia in bed and sat by her side for a few minutes. I stared at her as she slept peacefully. She sighed in her sleep and moved closer towards me.I smiled and touched her hair, enjoying how her face lifted with a content smile. She looked satisfied and worn out at the same time.After a while, I got up and started to head out. I stepped out into the night and saw the female warrior that was part of the trio that saved Aurelia. As soon as our eyes met, she lowered her head."Your Highness," she greeted."Mira, was it?" I asked, unsure of her name."Yes, your Highness," she retorted, her eyes looking everywhere but me."Guard her. You're not to report to me. You're simply to protect her from any threat you sniff around her," I ordered. "The other two," I trailed off, thinking for a while."They are good warriors, your Highness. They would do anything to protect Miss Aurelia. They care for her but they know their boundaries." I wasn't the least pleased by her words
Aurelia's POV"Really?" I stared at them in shock. "All three of you?"Mira nodded, "He told me last night after dropping you in your room.""B-But he said,'' I trailed off and decided to drop it. I didn't know what the king was thinking but it was clear that he finally trusted me. "I suppose you're not keeping tabs on me?" I tried, hoping to not be disappointed."Tabs on you?" Hunter scoffed. "His highness gave us one order: to eliminate anything that smells like a threat around you."I sighed in relief and breathed in the wonderful smell of freedom even as only the sweet smell of pancakes filled my nose as that was what I was having for breakfast. I was in the dining room alone with my personal bodyguards and two maids standing at a distance. My thoughts were purely occupied with Liam and I blushed when I thought of yesterday.Our love making was passionate again and I couldn't get it out of my head."Ahem!'' Carlos cleared his throat and I lifted my head, staring at all three of th
Aurelia's POV"That bitch!" Mira grounded on her teeth with anger.Hunter turned to face me with his cheek red, bleeding a little and a smile on his lips, "Don't look at me like that."I blinked at the tears that I didn't know had rolled down my cheeks and I wiped them away quickly."Are we allowed to kill anyone that makes her cry too?" Hunter turned to Mira who shook her head."Ah man! I look forward to tearing off that Bitch's head!" Carlos groaned."I'm sorry, it's all my fault-""You can't be responsible for other people's terrible attitude, now can you?" Besides, I'm fine. You're more important." He grinned."Your nose is red, Aurelia. Sorry for the delay, we'll get some ice."We returned to my room and Mira left with Carlos to get some ice. Hunter stood beside my door with his eyes staring into the distance.The blood had stopped and the injury had closed. That was a relief."That woman," Hunter glanced at me. "Emma, is she a friend of yours?"I nodded, "She is. I'm sorry. She'
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