Crown Princess Ciciane's POV"My love, do you think it's necessary to continue taking care of Xanne? It seems obvious that she doesn't value you. I believe if she weren't a part of our lives anymore, it would help with the healing process from losing both your parents and pack. Her treachery was horrific, she literally stabbed you in the back.”Harad is right. I will not easily forget what Xanne did to me.I had considered her my friend, but I failed to remember that she was a witch. However, what she said about Auntie Xena left an unpleasant aftertaste in my mouth. If Xanne’s statement was true, Beta Jace's mate was a two-faced snake in the packhouse. My parents trusted her completely, and the rest of the pack had accepted her as part of us.I glance back at Xanne who looks decidedly unrepentant. When I asked Luna Faith to relieve her from the grip of occultism, she sneered at me in response. But her behavior may be given by the demonic forces that refuse to let go and intend to cont
Crown Princess Ciciane's POV StillAn anxiously trembling Arbel was pushed into the courtroom.She was securely chained with thick shackles around her arms, legs and neck. Her eyes were red from the many tears she must have shed. She could only take small steps despite the warriors impatiently urging her to hurry. When she finally ended up in the suspect box, she dropped her head. “Tell your part in this matter, Arbel,” Alpha Remus ordered her. “And above all, stick to the truth. Right now, the death penalty hangs over your head, take this opportunity to convince the Council that you need a more lenient sentence. You are suspected of trying to overthrow the Royal Family with others, complicity in the kidnapping of the little Crown Prince and trespassing Silver Bow.” The woman lifted her head abruptly upon hearing the charges. “No! Please, don't kill me!” she exclaimed, trembling all over her body. “It wasn't my plan. I just wanted to ge
Still Crown Princess Ciciane's POV"My love, do you believe that Arbel's tears were sincere? Would she feel the same remorse if she had succeeded in capturing your heart?" I lean closer to Harad and feel him stiffen for a moment. He's on guard and familiar with my tendency to provoke snags with my inquiries. His expression reflects this state of heightened awareness as he takes a moment before giving me an answer. “Many criminals do feel remorse later on," he noted carefully. “But the reason behind this is often dubious. Some may regret their decision because they did not follow through and miss out on potential benefits, while others may recognize the foolishness of their original plan after it's too late to turn back. The true reason for a criminal to regret remains a mystery.” “Why are we sitting on two separate chairs?” I complained now. “Once we take over from your parents, I will change this tradition. The King and Queen's roles sh
Again Crown Princess Ciciane's POV'Intervening here would be most unwise!' Era growled at me. 'Eon is long overdue for punishment, as he has repeatedly provoked Harad's ire for a considerable amount of time. Now is the moment to settle the score. The audacity! As if we would ever even entertain the mere idea of leaving with him!'I pushed her away, I didn't have time to argue with her now. Xan's razor-sharp claws were tightly encircling his victim's neck, one swift flick and Eon would be done for.The King was right, we have to tread cautiously here. We simply cannot disregard the contributions of Walter, who has steadfastly served the Royal family for countless years. He shared an unshakeable bond with both Harad and Herod. Yet here he stands beside his son, still loyal to the Crown. The Chief Warrior shakes on his feet with a face red with fear while casting uncertain glances at the fighting men. The pain on his face affects me deeply, I am also a mother myself and would not want t
Crown Princess Ciciane's POV AgainLoud clapping filled the courtroom."Brilliant effort, Cissy." Eon stared at me, grinning in amusement. What escaped his attention was the hint of menace that flickered across the faces of the King and Queen while the Alpha displayed clear feelings of irritation.The high rankings were seething with rage, they were all aware that my selfless act came at a tremendous cost. Giving up my home to a third party with no affinity for Eclipse Howlers takes an immense force of will. But I am willing to sacrifice all I own for the happiness of my family. But unfortunately, Eon is intent on making me suffer ceaselessly."Crown Princess, have you thought this through?" Alpha besought Remus with a furrowed brow. "The expanse of land and structures of Eclipse Howlers are of inestimable value, worth millions of dollars. Once you alienate it, there is no going back, they can never be reclaimed.” He stared at me in disbelief, my offer was far beyond what he had initi
Crown Princess Ciciane's POV Once More “Any idea why Eon is insisting on the mate bond between you?"As soon as my mate posed this sly question, I became acutely aware and suspicious. He was up to something and before I am able to figure out what it, I must stall giving a definitive response.At this moment, we are strolling through the Palace corridors hand in hand. We just had dinner with the whole family and now we are retiring to our quarters. Our interactions were lighthearted as Harad attempted to coax a confession out of me. But I know how to play this game like no other, my female intuition is much sharper than the Lycan male intrigues.“Perhaps he wants to compete with my irresistible mate?” I conveyed this to him. “Or because I produce such exquisite pups?”“Hmmm, that could be very possible, there is music in your options,” he pondered. “Eon has always coveted what is mine, this is the perfect chance for him to get revenge after losing out to me for so long.
Crown Princess Ciciane's POV Still When we arrived at the prison, Walter was already waiting impatiently for us with his hands deep in his pockets. He paced restlessly back and forth while a visible frown adorned his forehead, mumbling various things under his breath. Relief washed over him as he saw the car approaching.He ran to the door, flung it wide open and offered me his hand to help me exit. “Cissy, Eon suddenly wants to talk to you,” he explained. “Do you know what it's about? The guard said that Sage Nicolas visited him half an hour ago and after he left, Eon became extremely agitated. The Sage must have said something to him that inflamed his anger.” I shook my head in the negative.“It's best to hear him out and talk to the Sage later,” I suggested. "When you took Eon out of the courtroom a few hours ago, he acted confident. It is possible that something significant occurred during his discussion with the Sage for him to contact me urgently." The three
Still Crown Princess Ciciane's POV"So, Eon finally accepted your rejection," Harad breathed a sigh of triumph. "Perfect!"“Yes! But I would still like to know what Sage Nicolas discussed with him that made him change his mind so quickly,” I mused as I snuggled against my mate's chest. Immediately after I returned from prison, I hurried to Harad's office to share some good news with him. For a long time, I had been hesitant about rejecting Eon but today it proved an advantageous bargaining chip in persuading him to accept as one of the conditions attached to my proposal. Harad and I can now continue our mating process under optimal circumstances. We are no longer hindered by the threat of multiple mates that could have seriously jeopardized our love. We are now free to mark each other and then live happily ever after with our little family. I enjoy the sensation of his gentle hands caressing my back and purr like a satisfied cat. Here is where I belong
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