Prince Harad’s POV againWhen we arrived at the Sages' office, we found them already awaiting us.The fact that these Sages usually strictly adhere to the protocols of the Kingdom, this behavior underscores the immense importance of the subject of our meeting. “Your Majesties,” they addressed us when we lined up in front of them. “Come on, let's go inside. This conversation at hand required utmost secrecy. If the Kingdom were to catch wind of the matter, the Lycans might run amok. That could become untenable and we might have to sacrifice Xanne to save lives.” “No!” I protested. “Xanne must live. I can assure you that everyone present here considers the survival of our species as sacred. We need not worry about breaches in confidentiality." Every head confirmed their agreement with a nod. My gaze wandered and I spotted Walter standing at the back of the Alpha couple, appearing older and dispirited while his Lycan was stil
Crown Princess Ciciane's POV Out of nowhere, there is a flurry of commotion around me.A short while back, Luna Faith, Queen Rhea, Taylor, Katrina and Doron barged into my room, ushered me to the bathtub where they applied a generous amount of aromatic bath oil which left a lovely radiance on my skin. I'm neatly shaven, with freshly washed hair cascading down my back.And now I'm sitting in front of my dressing table in a bathrobe. The women around me are chatting animatedly, I can't make sense of it all. Despite asking them repeatedly the cause for their excitement, none of them seemed inclined to provide me with a straightforward answer. Eventually, I allowed them to proceed with their actions.Taylor is currently working on my makeup while the Queen and Luna sift through a stunning collection of dresses that have just been delivered to the door. I admire how exquisite and singular each design is and feel so grateful that they took suc
Crown Princess Ciciane's POV Again I walked alongside the Queen and Luna, making our way through the halls of the Palace while Doron and Katrina trailed behind us with my triplets snug in a stroller. While Taylor was busy preparing me, the two women took care of my pups and they are now lying in the push cart wearing identical clothing. “Where exactly are we going, mother?” I asked curiously. The secrecy of these women was nerve-wracking, I really needed to get answers. “To your mate, he is waiting impatiently,” she declared. "He only gave us thirty minutes to get you. Men tend to believe that it takes just as less effort and time for women as it does for them in making ourselves attractive." After riding the elevator down to the main floor, she led me towards the front entrance. As we stepped outside onto the veranda, a stunning vehicle decorated with balloons and flags was waiting there. The driver galla
Prince Harad's POV Gracious goodness! What an exquisite sight! My eyes are unable to fully grasp the magnificence before them.A woman of extraordinary beauty, dressed in white, glides elegantly across the red carpet towards the center stage. All eyes are fixated on her as she makes her way forward. Her luscious black locks flow around her face and fall over perfectly built bare shoulders and neckline. She is accompanied by two pups who beam from ear-to-ear while throwing pink petals at her feet.Pieces of lace from the ankle-long dress flutter over her round stomach. There is a golden glow around her appearance as if it's the Moon Goddess herself leading her to the grand stage. As she draws near, her gaze locks onto mine with an intense focus.The packed hall, which a few minutes ago was bursting at the seams with unbridled energy and had fallen into total chaos, now hangs in a hush. All souls are transfi
Prince Harad's POV Still 'Harad, you have to hurry. There is danger!'My Lycan wolf moves restlessly, his desire to claim our mate burning within him. However, he senses a looming threat and I won't ignore it. Cissy is pregnant and should not be in any distress for any reason at all; my priority is to shield her at all costs. 'Danger? From which side?' I wanted to know. Is it related to the skirmish that occurred outside the ballroom?' ‘Yes, it's Slade, the Lycan wolf of the Chief Warrior's son,' he confirmed. ‘He's been trying to contact me for a while now. His intention is to turn against you and he uses his mate bond with Cissy as leverage. According to him, he has a justifiable claim over her and wants my support in marking her.' My hands balled into tight fists, so Eon wasn’t ready to give up.I'm losing my patience with him, it's time for him to understand that a Lycan Prince will go to any lengths t
Still Prince Harad's POV I took a protective stance in front of Cissy.At the sight of the figure that has punctured our loving bubble, Xan's fury ignites. This couldn't have happened at a worse time and I had hoped to postpone this meeting. But now that he is forcing me to deal with him today. I will not let him down since he decided on confronting me directly. “Are you feeling bored, Eon?” I snarled to the eyesore before me. “Of all days, do you need to get your fill just now?”“Keep your cool, Harad. This is something between my mate and I, you have no place in it," he retorted with a hint of provocation in his tone. "I intend to speak with Cissy as I am entitled to do so since she is still my mate." By this last sentence, a fierce anger was ignited within me, causing my eyes to glow red.“You're long overdue, Eon. Cissy is my Queen, you just missed our mating ceremony,” I spat at him. “Find your own mate, neither Ciss
Again Prince Harad's POV The blissful moment is over.Cissy's cold demeanor does not bode well. She is concerned about the issues surrounding Eon, specifically their remaining mate bond which is bothering her. I have come to realize that until she addresses this matter we won't be able to complete our mating process. Eon is like a deep-rooted splinter in our relationship that just needs to be eradicated to make my family stable and happy. But this is a personal matter between two mates, Cissy will have to solve this alone, under no circumstances can I get involved now. I reached into my pocket and confirmed that the small jewelry box was still there.I had planned to put the necklace around Cissy's neck after our marking, exactly where it belongs. But all my intentions were ruined because that scum decided to show up today. With a heavy heart, I sauntered towards the suite and found my three sons fast asleep in their warm clothes with c
Prince Harad's POV AgainAt Xanne's challenging tone, the room fell silent for a moment.Everyone is starting to realize that this will not be an ordinary hearing. Xanne is out for revenge and she's prepared to fight until the bitter end. A vicious smirk lingers on her lips as she stares intently at Alpha Remus. However, the man is not intimidated by her demeanor and maintains a stoic expression."You are accused of kidnapping the little Crown Prince with the aid of a third party, trespassing on Silver Bow territory and engaging in illegal activities. Additionally, there has been a violation of the pack's ban on practicing occultism," summarized the Alpha. "What do you have to say in your defense?" She rolled her eyes before answering. “Why should I defend myself against the obvious? You were all there. If that stupid Arbel had not fallen in love with Herod, I would not be standing here, my life would have been very different.” “Don't b