Again Luna Taylor's POVI am staring at Yuval's mother in disbelief. “Oriya, are you sure? Do you understand the impact of your words?” I whispered in a total state of shock.What the woman said here took me by surprise. I had never considered investigating the abduction of the firstborn as early as in the maternity ward. I recall that Oriya and Doron were the last ones present in the maternity ward in Eclipse Howl. The switch and the theft of the pup must have happened while we all took care of the twins, with Doron handling the afterbirth.Oriya is the most valuable witness who can prove that the firstborn in the Palace truly belongs to Cissy's. In the Kingdom, Doron had confessed to me that she was forced by Xanne, but I had my doubts about whether she could be considered trustworthy to substantiate my suspicions before third parties. She had already proven herself to be unreliable. Hence, any statement from her mouth would be further dismissed.
Prince Harad's POVThere's no point in working again today, it's impossible to concentrate.Three nights without Cissy and our pups is heartbreaking. I don't know how much longer I can bear it. My wolf and I long for our mate, for the evenings spent tangled in her arms and legs as she slept. I miss my twins, I still wake up at night for fear that I overslept and didn't wake Cissy in time to feed them. My rhythm of life revolves around my family, I can no longer live as a single person. I closed my laptop with a sigh. All I had done for the last hour was stare at the screen. I hadn't been able to type a word and my emails remained unanswered for quite some time. And I still haven't started on my speech, which has to be ready by tomorrow when I address the Lycan Academy. I can't continue like this, something has to be done.I jumped out of my chair and took big steps through the door of my office on my way to see my father.
Prince Harad's POV AgainI stared at the letter in my hands in disbelief.An invitation from the Council of Werewolves to appear as a witness tomorrow at the trial against Princess Cissy, a case initiated by Xanne! The complaint reads: attempted murder and insulting of the Royal Princess. Moon Goddess!I scan the lines once more. No one had prepared me for this. The last time I spoke with my father, he mentioned that his investigation was ongoing and that the Council granted him a one-month extension. And here I receive this summons to appear in court, long before the deadline has expired. 'No!' Xan roared in my head. 'No one touches my mate! I swear to you, Harad, I'll kill them all. If the Council dares to sentence Cissy to death, they will experience my power. As my name is Xan, and with ancestors dating back to the creation of the earth!" I didn't expect a different reaction from him, X
Prince Harad's POV Once More The next morning, Cissy and I took care of the twins together.Cissy breastfeeds them after which I put them in a warm bath. Then we dress them and place both of them in a twin stroller. Once they had settled them, it was time for us to attend to ourselves by taking a shower and dressing appropriately for the hearing. We've just finished when there's a knock on the broken door. Chief Warrior Walter and his son Eon entered our suite.Fortunately, they don't ask any questions about my presence here. The state of the front door said it all.“Princess, we came to escort you to the trial. The Council is already complete and awaits your arrival in the great hall,” Walter stated formally. I walked next to Cissy with the twins, the two men behind us, to the main hall. It was already packed there, almost the entire Kingdom had come out to attend the court hearing. When we stepped inside, I saw four hig
Alpha Female Ciciane's POV I grabbed Harad’s hand, I was in danger of losing consciousness.A sharp pain flashed through my heart, I knew this all along but refused to believe it. Taylor tried to make me understand this, but I considered it impossible. The firstborn is mine. I gave birth to three pups that day, not two. Doron deceived me during the delivery and helped Xanne snatch my son! I feed off my mate's energy to keep myself going. How dare Xanne do this to me! The entire room is now in extreme commotion, everyone is talking at the same time. Some shifted out of sheer frustration and disbelief at hearing the course of the event that day in Eclipse Howlers. Those who earlier believed Xanne's accusations are now baring their fangs in hatred, furious that she was able to trick them. They are so ready to kill her at the next sight of her. "It was true all along!" I whispered, clutching my chest in agony. "And I thought
Prince Harad's POV I dashed down the steps of the Jet and walked briskly towards my host.Alpha Remus, the leader of Silver Bow, a strong pack both spiritually and physically, their true might have never been put to the test as no other packs have ever dared to challenge them. An ancient legend surrounds Silver Bow. It claims that the stronghold of dark magic once resided within this territory but was ultimately vanquished by Luna Faith, a white wolf. White wolves are known to be special creatures, believed to be personally guided by the Moon Goddess herself and possessing unbeatable abilities in battle. “Prince Harad”, the Alpha acknowledged my presence while his Beta also bows slightly to me in respect. "We extend our warmest welcome to you. Your presence is a great honor for us since it has been centuries since any member of royalty visited our pack." “Yes, but the circumstances of my vi
Prince Harad's POV StillThe hours that follow we dedicate ourselves to formulating plans and identifying areas that still need to be searched. The Alphas around the world are working diligently with us, even the witch covens are on alert. It seems that Xanne is now isolated. I wonder where she and Arbel can hide so well despite the countless wolves searching for them. It is almost impossible for them to leave Canada and America unnoticed, as the borders are closed, there is werewolf surveillance everywhere. "Let's grab a bite and take a break first, Harad. The new reports will be here tomorrow morning, which means another hectic day," Alpha Remus suggested with finality.“I suggest that after a few hours of sleep, you take advantage of our swimming pool to relax further. Or go for a run with your wolf, the pack knows of your presence here.” I decided to follow his advice.Once I was in my apartment, I made a video call to
Again Prince Harad's POVBarely had my wolf finished speaking when he sprinted in the direction of that overpowering scent.He raced along a fresh track, stripped of all reason. Xan couldn't think clearly now, all this beast was concerned about was finding the she-wolf and satisfying his lust for her. Desperately leaping over fallen trees and crushing shrubs beneath him, he continued racing on in a frenzy. ‘Xan, use your brains for once! We are already mated,’ I urged him to think clearly. 'Only unmated wolves can be seduced by a she-wolf in heat. And you're a Lycan, you should be able to withstand that with ease.’ He let out a low growl. 'Harad, shut up! All I know is that she belongs to me and I must have her. Where did she disappear?"I grimaced in acknowledgment that this scenario would inevitably lead to disaster. I was resolute in my stance against letting him betray Era, just like me, he knew that our mate would im
Queen Ciciane’s POVLooking down from the balcony, I felt content as our children began their opening dance.Today, King Jasper and Queen Herthia took the throne as Harad and I officially retired. Without a doubt, we had no regrets about this decision - these years were full of challenging responsibilities in both personal and professional domains. And now our pups, have taken up the mantle of leadership from us. "When I lost my parents, I felt terribly lonely. My heart and hands were empty," I sighed as I snuggled closer into my mate's arms. "But you have brought me so much joy; a unique sense of happiness that belongs only to me, with no one else to share. Thank you, my love." "No, Cissy. It is I who must thank you," he stressed as his arms enveloped me in a hug. "You've given me a life that's worth living. Not to mention, thanks to you, I'm the father of these incredible pups here. Just look how well-behaved they are now! Our twin Princesses are the
Crown Prince Jasper's POV Still The following morning, I drove to the villa next to mine in order to pick up Andrey.Herthia was still fast asleep when I left, I had left some aspirin and a glass of water on her bedside table, knowing that she would be suffering from a bad hangover later on. “Hey, man,” my cousin greeted me as he plopped down in the passenger seat. I decided to drive myself to work today and give my driver a break. With Andrey here now, I hoped we could enjoy some extra time together. “Your arrival comes out handy,” I told him gratefully as I skillfully navigated the Maserati through traffic. "Andric and Eugenie are unexpectedly on leave, and Herthia is still recovering from her heavy night. It seems like you'll need to handle secretarial duties today. Hopefully, Rami will appear if she didn't indulge in drinking last night as much as Herthia," I added dryly. "Is that right?" he chuckled.
Crown Prince Jasper's POV Still With conflicting emotions, I rose from the bed and made my way to my mate's bathroom.There I grabbed a few facial wipes and brought them back to the sleeping Herthia. Carefully, I wiped away her makeup and dried her face with a fresh towel. I knew she despised having makeup on her face for too long or sleeping with it on. As I looked at her stunning face, my mind lingered on her words a minute ago. It was news to me that my brother had already found his mate who is none other than Eugenie with whom we work every day. Though their closeness had not gone unnoticed by me, I attributed it merely to the fact that they were raised together and shared an unbreakable familial bond. Now it turned out there was another reason for the affection between the two. “What a revelation,” I murmured, as I continued to stare at my sleeping beauty on the bed.But even more impressive was Herthia’s half-hearte
Crown Prince Jasper’s POV The house was pitch dark when I stepped in, dead tired.Herthia must have made it home by this late hour. The women left straight after working hours today. With Andric and Eugenie absent, Herthia was in my office more often around me, much to Yin's delight. Herthia and Rami got along well, and to be frank, this new secretary was a valuable asset. When Herthia introduced her to me, I noticed that she seamlessly fit in with us as if she were one with us. But of course, that's just an idea of mine, the woman is entirely human and bears no connection to werewolves whatsoever. I poured myself a glass of whiskey and took it to the terrace. The villa was wonderfully positioned, the overview of the city was breathtaking, especially at night. This is a million-dollar view, enough to alleviate any worries from the day. But just like every night when I come home, my mind always thinks back to my mate.
Andric gazed at Eugenie, perplexed and unable to understand the meaning behind her words. “Tell me, mate,” he playfully inquired, his eyes glued to her lips. “Usually when your wife unleashes such a pickup line, it typically preludes us receiving some exciting news like pregnancy. Do you have my pup with you, love?” Screaming with laughter, she smacked his shoulder."Can you please be serious for once in your life, Prince Andric?" she hiccupped. "We are werewolves. There are specific things that need to happen before I can get pregnant. Have you conveniently forgotten about them?" Andric hesitated for a moment, yet he didn't let go of her. Indeed, he knew that their wolves had to cooperate in order to conceive and Yin hadn't attempted it yet. Andric thoughtfully studied Eugenie's face as his mind wandered, imagining how ecstatic he'd feel if she had told him the news. “Do we want pups, anyway? We've never actually talked
Six weeks abroad… Seated at his desk, the CEO of GoSu! Media Network was accompanied by his wife Herthia as they mapped out the day's tasks. It was their daily routine, with Herthia acting as a liaison between the executives and individual editors-in-chief across multiple production units within their organization. “We have to expand the secretariat, Herthia,” Jasper sighed. “It takes too long for me to receive files and the minutes of meetings are also behind schedule. The workload is really too much for Eugenie to handle alone.” His wife agreed with him and dropped a stack of applications on his desk. She had already anticipated this and made a pre-selection from the numerous submissions received. “Yes, please take a look at these candidates, Jasper. We receive job requests almost every day, particularly from graduates searching for work," she stated. "All of the profiles in this file meet our criteria,
In the large meeting room of the Palace…The meeting room in the Palace was shrouded in absolute silence, you could almost perceive the brains at full speed processing what they just heard. Crown Prince Jasper has announced that he is renouncing his right to the throne and will be retiring to Human Town with his hybrid mate. This decision was due to warnings in the ancient Scriptures about hybrids entering into the Royal family. He wanted to start his family without any potential threats. Next to him stood Herthia, the eldest daughter of Luna Taylor and Alpha Eugne of Crescent Moon.Nervously shifting her legs, she kept her head bowed as emotions soared in the room. Of all the feelings present, sadness prevailed. King Harad, overcome with emotion, rose from his seat and made his way over to his beloved son. The news had deeply shaken him, he could not imagine a life without Jasper who was not only precious to him but also destined to tak
In Crown Prince Jasper’s Chambers … Prince Jasper turned around slowly, his demeanor didn't bode well.Yin was the one in charge, his eyes glowing a fiery red. The rejection from his mate had left the Lycan wolf seething with anger and hurt, how dare she reject him so bluntly? His pride wounded, he believed that Herthia needed to be reminded that she belonged solely to him. In no time, he got her by the shoulders and hoisted her to his face.“Don't put my patience to the test, mate! Rejection is not on the agenda here,” he warned with a growl. “This is the plan. Tomorrow, I will announce our mating to the parents and leave for Human Town the day after. We will permanently live and work in the family's company. Go pack up!" Frozen with terror, Herthia could do nothing but stare back at him as his eyes drilled into hers. Sara was no match for Yin, although his authority over her did not work because of th
Two weeks later … "Sis, you really have to stop now. For the past few days, you have been chasing me tirelessly and I have tolerated it all in hopes that you would understand there is no possibility of us having a romantic relationship. Herthia, we are not fated nor can I accept you as my chosen mate; we don't even share intimate feelings for each other." At his wit's end, Andrey made another attempt to convince Herthia to abandon her efforts of persuading him to accept her as his mate. Despite the Prince's distress, the determined young woman persisted in shadowing him everywhere he went and deliberately positioned herself next to him when pictures were taken. “What's wrong with me, Andrey? I am beautiful and sexy, have a degree from a prestigious University, so I am ideally suited to be your mate,” Herthia insisted. “Your fated can't be better than me, with me, you'll hit the jackpot. No one can help you