Again Prince Herod's POVSomething inside me shifted as I clasped Vashti's hand.As I scrunched up my face in confusion, an immediate question arose within me - what was happening here? There was an unsettling feeling resonating through me regarding Vashti; a sensation too reminiscent of the bond I shared with Xanne but lacking intensity. It felt more like a fleeting attraction than anything else.But that was beyond understanding, Eden is my mate and under no circumstances would I join a bond with multiple mates again. That experience was too traumatic to endure once more.“Welcome to the Palace, Vashti,” I greeted the woman formally.When I briefly studied her face, I didn't notice anything strange there, this was one-sided. Hastily releasing her hand, I drew Eden nearer and buried my nose into the nape of her neck. I immediately relax again, my mate is my best drug. To straighten out my strange behavior, I lovingly caressed her cheek.“You're working too hard, babe,” I whispered. “
Prince Herod's POV Again The moment I entered the dining room, I immediately realized that something was terribly wrong.The tension in the room was overwhelming, and a variety of emotions ran rampant. But among them were unmistakable feelings of hatred and disgust dominating all others, coupled with a steadfast sense of rejection. Harad and Cissy sat at the head of the table with their heads bowed, this did not bode well. Meanwhile, Walter maintained a stoic demeanor, while Eden and Vashti desperately tried to strike up a conversation. With a sigh, I took my place on Harad's right, facing Eden.Beside her, Vashti sat with a look of confusion in her eyes and slightly trembling lips. Doron and Katrina sat next to them, observing the tension between the two, but unable to understand where it was coming from. In addition, they were clearly worried about Cissy. We all avoided making eye contact to conceal our sentiments. Nonetheless,
Prince Herod's POV StillEden dragged me into the elevator, and I followed like a docile sheep to its fate.I had little choice. In my haste to provide her with a great life, I kept secrets from her that were now blowing up in my face. And I have nothing to help me out of this situation other than submitting to her. When the elevator doors slid closed, she grabbed my tie and drew me nearer to her."Would you like to be the lover boy, Herod?" she asked menacingly. "Did you really think that you could have another mate besides me? Impossible! When I am finished with you today, my name will be the only thing on your mind. This bond is for two, no one else will come between us." I didn't really know what to make of her words, leaving me staring at her in confusion. As she loosened my tie, her fingers lengthened into claws, indicating that Mathilde began to take over. I knew Xin was not far. Managing two enraged wolves would be a daunting task and I must tread caref
Still Prince Herod's POV With my arm casually draped around my mate's shoulder, I strolled to Harad and Cissy's residence.The atmosphere between us is relaxed, Eden was once again convinced of my love for her and the brief jealousy of Cissy had dissipated. We had talked extensively about our relationship and we were in a good place. "Herod, you do realize the consequences of your little stunt today, don't you?" I heard her inquire beside me.I exerted all my effort to suppress an emerging panic, I knew this topic was coming. Xin and Mathilde acted entirely on their own, whereas Eden's plans were different. To buy myself some time, I opted to play the fool, that was a much better strategy than defending myself. “What stunt, baby?” I asked sweetly.She abruptly stopped and gave me an accusing stare. But there was still a hint of amusement visible in her eyes. “Our knotting! Don't act like you're innocent, young man!" She
Prince Herod's POV Still As I gazed into the mirror, I tried to rid myself of the uneasy feeling that had been consistently troubling me since earlier today. Today was the day of my official mating ceremony with the love of my life, and it will undoubtedly be the most significant moment in my existence. I yearned to make it an extraordinary affair for her by ensuring that every element contributing to her happiness remained present.Paying attention to Cissy and Taylor's guidance paid off, as they had everything skillfully organized and firmly under wraps.These women are of great esteem! With Eden also involved, the royal family will continue to possess tremendous sway over the werewolf communities. I bet my fortune on that. Since Eden left with Cissy yesterday, I haven't seen or heard anything from her.Cissy had prohibited any contact between us. Following tradition, our next meeting would take place on stage before the Sages. That wa
Prince Herod's POV Once MoreWhen my eyes locked with those of Sage Nicolas, the old irritation from yesterday bubbled up in me again.I relived the incident of the day before when we almost came to blows. If Harad hadn't stopped me, I would have beaten this worthless man to a pulp. These Sages had remained without mates for decades and lost sight of how much responsibility falls on a man to support his family. “Our hands are tied, we can't say anything about this until the Moon Goddess tells me when to do so,” this loser had consistently replied to my pressing questions. He failed to grasp why all three of us wanted to get rid of Vashti and the mate bond with her, even Walther was distraught by them. I received an unsatisfactory response from Sage Nicolas when I inquired as to whether there were more mates on the way. If it weren't for my desire to do right by Eden today, I would have no qualms about waiting several decades until worthy replacements ar
Once More Prince Herod's POV Granted! All credits tonight go to Eon!I applaud his outstanding re-entrance into the Kingdom, the surprise he had for us was perfectly on target. We must undoubtedly give him special recognition for this. His timing was perfect, as was Vashti's arrival here. Cleverly programmed.Behind me, I heard Harad walking towards me as the Queen grasped Eden by the hand and led her away. My eyes were glued to Eon who was now standing confidently with wide legs next to Vashti, their hands interlocked. To me, this was confirmation that these two had known each other for quite some time and had an ominous plan in motion.“Eon, I won't pretend to be excited to see you again. However, the invitation to my mating ceremony was extended to everyone. Take your place among the guests and join us in celebrating. As far as the matter between you and Vashti is concerned, that will be settled in a family context,” I explained as pol
Prince Herod's POV Still Everyone stared frozen for a full minute at the heavily pregnant woman. She had her hands belligerently planted on her sides, and her entire face radiated hatred.This simply cannot be true!Cissy can't possibly risk the lives of herself and the pups by getting into a duel with Eon. As the Future Queen, she only participates in battles during times of war or emergency. Her primary role is to tend to weak and wounded members, not engage in personal combat.The first to come to his senses was Harad."No! I forbid that!” he shouted in desperation as he tried to grab his mate. But with unprecedented strength, she pushed him aside, her fire-blowing eyes focused on Chief Warrior's son. Now the King and Queen also attempted to move closer but they were also kept at a distance by Cissy."Eon, come on stage. Let's deal with this right away," she commanded the man.Eon snapped out of his state of shock and stepped back. As a trained warrior, he knew that