Davina POV“What are you doing down there?” Draven asked, his voice low and tinged with curiosity. He hadn't taken his eyes off me, and I felt a shiver run down my spine as his gaze lingered a moment too long on my butt. Heat rushed to my face, and I quickly straightened up on my knees.“B-Beta Draven, I— I mean, we... we were just on our way down the stairs,” Eva stammered and I nodded quickly in agreement."On your knees down the stairs? Well, that's new," Draven remarked, his tone teasing. I felt my cheeks burn with embarrassment as Eva and I scrambled to our feet. She quickly extended her hand to me, making sure I wouldn't fall."I—" I started to speak, wanting to take the blame so Eva wouldn’t be in an awkward position, but Draven cut me off before I could finish."Eva, right? Can I speak to Davina alone? It won't take long," Draven asked. I swallowed nervously, pinching Eva lightly to make an excuse. The last time Draven had said it wouldn't ‘take long’ he had freaking dragged
Hades POVToday had been exhausting. Not because of the ministers who stood before me, arguing over some trivial matter. I wasn’t listening to them—their voices were nothing but a buzz in the background. Idiots, all of them. Too dumb to use whatever remnants of their brain cells still worked.No, what exhausted me was her. My mate. The one I couldn’t seem to resist, no matter how hard I tried. Her scent, her touch, her body—every inch of her was burned into my mind. I had told myself that if I fucked her last night, I’d be fine. That I’d get her out of my system and move on. But now, I was more unfocused than ever, my thoughts consumed by the memory of her. The feel of her beneath me. And my cock throbbed painfully at the thought.Damn it.“The spread of wolfsbane has been increasing lately,” one of the ministers said, his tone urgent. “Many packs have been purchasing it illegally. I advise you, your majesty, to find the source of whoever is distributing this poison and punish them.”
Davina POVI lay on the bed, staring into the endless darkness, listening to the silence that stretched on.I couldn’t sleep. No matter how hard I tried, sleep wouldn’t come. I felt nervous, even a little scared, ever since Eva had brought me to this room. Despite being unable to see anything, I could tell this room was different from the one I had before. It was larger, more spacious, and the bed was incredibly soft, just like the one back home at the Goldenfang Pack. Yet, despite all these comforts, I couldn’t find rest.“Ahh, get a grip, Davina” I suddenly groan out and grip my hair in frustration. I needed to stop thinking about him– I need to stop thinking about last night. I couldn't control my body whenever I had those thoughts. It was like it had a mind of it's own and would react when I thought about Hades.It was frustrating because, even though my body ached, I still craved his touch. I wanted him in me again, and that was incredibly annoying. It felt so ironic—here I was,
Davina POVThe soft sounds of birds chirping filtered through the morning air as I lay still, my body curled on the bed with Hades beside me. He had spent the night in my room after our… ahem “session.”After he came inside my mouth, I had wanted to cough it out, but he had commanded me to swallow. And I did. I even showed him as proof, and a flush of embarrassment burned through me when he patted my head and called me a good girl for it.I had thought we would continue—his desire seemed insatiable—but instead, he had carried me to the bed and wrapped his strong arms around me, holding me close. I didn’t think I’d be able to sleep with such proximity, but, hell, I was probably snoring at some point last night.“What do you look like?” I whispered, more to myself, fighting the urge to trace my fingers over his face. He was probably really attractive—the maids’ gossip certainly suggested so.I bit my bottom lip and raised my hand to his face when the urge won over, but I paused, holding
Davina POVI blinked continuously, struggling to process the odd sensation in my chest. I couldn’t make sense of it at all. My heart usually pounded when I was with Hades, but that was because of fear—and maybe a bit of lust, too. But this time? This time, it was different, and it was all because he laughed.Yes, my heart was in a complete chaos right now, all because of a laugh!It was ridiculous, really. How could something so simple have such an effect on me?“Can you hear me?” Hades’s voice jolted me out of my daze, and that was when I noticed how close he had gotten. He was sitting up now, just a few inches from me, his intense gaze locking onto me.“I–I…” My words stumbled over themselves as my instincts kicked in, and I scrambled to move back. A terrible idea, of course, because this time, Hades’s hands weren’t wrapped around my waist to stop me.With a loud thud, I fell off the bed, landing in a heap on the floor.Ground, please swallow me whole right now.“Are you okay?” Hade
Evangeline's POV“Fuck, yes, baby. Just like that. Move those hips for me," the man beneath me groaned, his voice dripping with need as I ride him faster. My eyes fluttered closed, my head titled back, lost in the way his length pressed deep inside me, brushing against every nerve that made me shudder with pleasure.One of his hands gripped my ass tightly, kneading it possesseivsly, while the other wrapped around my throat. His grip was firm yet tantalizing, controlling the rhythm as he pushed me down harder onto his rock-hard cock. The overwhelming sensation courses through me, bringing me closer and closer to the edge.“You like that, don't you, slut? Make Daddy's cock feel good. Make Daddy cum," he groaned, a wicked smirk curling his lips as he delivered a shape smack to my ass. The sting melted into a jolt of pleasure that left me moaning louder, the sound of our bodies colliding echoing through the room.“Fuck, yes, I'm so close," I gasped, hands clutching his shoulders for balan
Evangeline's POV.“Kill that bastard.”"Yes, my lady," Liam said with a bow, but before he could do anything else, he walked over, picked up a towel, and handed it to me.I crossed my arms, staring at it in confusion for a moment, before my eyes widened in realization. Oh, right! I was naked right now—completely forgot about that.Not that I cared anyway.I scoffed, grabbing the towel and quickly wrapping it around my body. My attention shifted back to the bastard groaning in pain on the ground, struggling to get up. I couldn’t help but smirk wickedly as I pointed my finger at him while turning my gaze to Liam. “Kill him, and make it as painful as possible.”Liam’s expression hardened, but he didn’t hesitate. His voice was cool and controlled as he nodded. "As you wish, my lady."I watched as Liam moved toward the man, my pulse quickening with satisfaction. Heh, who was the pathetic one now? At least I wasn’t the one on the ground like a loser.“P-please, spare me! I didn’t mean anyth
Hades POV I walked into the dining area, my hands tucked casually in my pockets, my expression cold, and my footsteps light against the marble floor."Greetings to the king," the staff murmured, bowing deeply, their heads lowered in respect. But I didn’t spare them even a glance as I moved forward with Draven trailed silently behind me.With every step, my frown deepened as irritation and displeasure coursed through me. Suddenly, I halted, my gaze snapping toward a group of female maids. My cold, piercing glare locked onto them, as I watched them with strong killing intent.Their faces drained of color, fear flashing in their wide eyes. They clearly hadn’t expected me to suddenly turn my attention towards them so openly but they were the ones stealing weird glance at me which infuriated me.I hated being watched and most of all, I hated being disrespected."Did I permit you to gawk at me?" My voice was low and calm that it seemed to send shivers down their spines. "Or do you want me
Evangelina pov.“How could this be!?” I screamed at Liam, who immediately dropped to his knees, bowing his head in submission. His face remained expressionless, his silence only fueling my rage. But I wasn’t going to calm down—not this time.This time, I had messed up—really bad.“I told you to hire someone to scare her a little, to create a scandal so they’d be seen together in the changing room—not for someone to assault her like that!”“Please forgive me, madam,” Liam apologized again.My eyes narrowed into a glare, and I fought the urge to pick up something and throw it straight at him.Ugh! This is bad.So bad that, for the first time, I felt fear creeping into my chest.Earlier at the boutique, I had come up with a simple plan—to ruin that blind girl’s reputation by hiring a thug to sneak in, making it seem like she had been caught cheating on the king again. That was it.He wasn’t supposed to hurt her. He wasn’t even supposed to touch her.I shivered as the image of her unconsc
Kian pov.I felt restless. Uneasy. And—damn it—I felt scared.Fuck! What the hell was wrong with me? No, it had to be Caleb. That dumb wolf had to be the reason I was feeling this way.“Kian! How dare you agree to this? How dare you, after I warned you not to harm her?!” Caleb’s furious growl echoed in my head, and I felt him fight for control. This time, he was serious—dead set on taking over. His force was relentless, making it harder for me to resist.I kept my expression blank as Evangelina, Ethan’s daughter, spoke, clearly trying to divert Theo’s and my attention.“I love the new collection this season. It’s so pretty! I’m going to buy a lot of clothes from you this time, Theo.”Theo, a man with long black hair, simply offered a polite bow.“I’d be honored to have you do that, Lady Evangelina,” he said, the corner of his lips tilting into a smile.Almost instantly, Evangelina’s two friends blushed at the sight of the strikingly handsome man.I frowned, my hands clenching at my si
Davina pov. Disclaimer: Attempted mention of assault. "Scream, and you die." My body went deadly still, my heart pounding so hard against my chest that I could hear it. The stranger’s hand covered my mouth—my nose. I could barely breathe, but what terrified me even more was something else entirely. Eva had been outside when the stranger entered. Which meant the thud I had heard earlier… Had been her body hitting the ground. Eva… Was she okay? “Fuck… you’re really something. Your body is to die for,” the stranger murmured, and my eyes widened as I felt his hand on me. That’s when I realized—I was naked, only in my underwear. Shit. Shit. This was bad. Really bad. I groaned as his filthy hands roamed over me, touching everywhere—my waist, my butt. He was practically seizing me, taking his time. “Mmm—” I struggled, trying to move, but it was useless. He was twice my size, his grip unyielding, his strength undeniable. I knew, just from the way he had lifted me into the air earl
Davina pov.“Oh my goddess! That dress looks so beautiful on you. You should definitely buy it, Evangelina. It makes your eyes pop.”One of Evangelina’s friends, Camille, squealed in delight as the sound of fabric slipping on and off their bodies reached my ears.“Anything looks good on Evangelina, but yes, that dress really suits you, babe. You should definitely get it.” The other one, Esther commented.“Oh really? Thank you, girls. You’re too nice, haha,” Evangelina said, her voice dripping with fake sweetness.I sighed, resting my head on my hand as I sat uncomfortably on the couch, forced to listen to their mindless chatter.Eva stood not far from me, and I could tell she was just as uncomfortable, but she remained silent.I didn’t say anything either.For the past hour, Evangelina and her friends had ignored me as though I weren’t even there—which, honestly, was fine by me. But what wasn’t fine was them refusing to let me leave.When I brought up the idea of leaving, Evangelina,
Davina pov. “Oh, don’t say that. That’s mean. Anyone can shop here. Plus, she’s the king’s mate, right, Davina?” Silence. I could feel everyone’s gaze on me, especially both Sebastian and Theo. They were all waiting to see how I would respond, anticipating a reaction—waiting for a show. But I don’t give them the satisfaction. I’ve learned that the best way to keep your emotions and thoughts hidden is to remain unaffected by provocations, and so… “How could you—” “Good afternoon, Lady Evangelina. It’s lovely to see you here. And yes, I am shopping for clothes. I assume you are doing the same?” I smile, cutting Eva off while giving Evangelina a light bow, maintaining the poise of a dignified woman. I didn’t want any drama, especially in a place like this. According to Eva, this was where all the elites came to shop, and if I reacted or did something wrong, it wouldn’t just reflect badly on me but also on the king. I couldn't give them the satisfaction, couldn't let their words aff
Davina pov.The car came to a stop in front of the building, and almost instantly, I straightened up, my body going rigid. I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing nerves, but it was easier said than done—especially when I knew I was about to get into trouble. No, not about to—I was going to be in trouble.Eva had told me that all kinds of people shopped here—Ministers, Alphas, Beta wives, and their children. That meant I had no right to step foot inside. Even if I had once been an Alpha’s daughter, that life was long gone. Now, I was nothing more than a slave—a slave who had to keep his identity a secret.“We’re here, madam,” Sebastian’s voice pulled me from my thoughts. I took a deep, steady breath as the door beside me opened, and a hand stretched out toward me.I blinked, momentarily caught off guard, my gaze drifting downward in hesitation.“Davina, his hand…” Eva prompted, urging me to take it.Reluctantly, I reached out, my fingers brushing against Sebastian’s. Almost ins
Davina pov.Awkward.That was the only way to describe whatever was happening right now. As the car moved down the road, silence filled the air. No one spoke—not even Eva, who sat beside me, as if she could sense the tension radiating between me and Sebastian.I fiddled with the hem of my dress, biting my bottom lip, my head lowered in an attempt to distract myself. But it wasn’t working. Sebastian sat in the passenger seat, his gaze flickering back and forth from the rearview mirror. I could feel his eyes on me and it made me uncomfortable.Thinking about it, it actually felt like I had met him before. Now that I no longer associated him with my Sebastian, it was as if I had come to my senses and could finally see clearly (the irony).His voice and scent, especially, felt familiar. Yet, for some reason, I couldn't place them—where I had met him before or if I truly knew him.“We are almost at the boutique, madam. Should I park in front or at the back of the boutique?” The driver’s vo
Hades pov."The Lunaria grace is a flower known for its powerful healing properties. It is rumored to cure any disease, and some even claim it has the ability to bring the dead back to life. However, that last claim is likely baseless, given that the Lunaria’s Grace hasn’t been seen for centuries.""The flower is believed to be extinct, with no recorded sightings for years. However, if anyone were to possess it, it would be the Veil Auction House—the most influential auction house in the kingdom, known for acquiring rare and priceless artifacts. Still, the Lunaria’s Grace is so rare and powerful that I highly doubt they actually have it. The doctor may have simply mentioned it in a desperate attempt to save his life. That is my assessment of the matter, Your Majesty."My fingers paused as Felix fell silent, his head slightly bowed as he sat in the front seat of the car, his tone respectful yet cold.I had asked for his opinion on the Lunaria’s Grace—whether it was real and if it could
Davina pov.I sat on my bed, a light expression on my face as a smile tugged at my lips. The night had gone well—I had enjoyed myself, and for the first time in a while, I had celebrated my birthday with laughter, drinks, and cake. It was a rare moment of happiness."Thank you, Father. Thank you, Mother, for coming back. You gave me the best present today," I murmured, setting aside all the gifts except for Eva’s and Rylie's, telling myself I would open them tomorrow.Remembering Eva’s gift was smaller, like a box, I reached for it. Carefully unwrapping the present, my fingers traced over the contents. A cold surface met my touch, and I instantly recognized it—a bracelet.A soft smile curled my lips as I held it up before slipping it onto my wrist, feeling a deep sense of gratitude.It must be beautiful. Such a shame I couldn’t see it.I reached for Rylie’s present, remembering how he had bragged about it earlier. He had insisted I would absolutely love it and even told me to thank hi