* Prince Vincent *"Your majesty! Are you alright? I apologize for coming late, it was a little difficult to track you above the ocean."The question coming from Maleficus on the mind link has made me feel a slight relief. "Yes, and where are you now? I presume you bring company to help out on carrying the crew back to the ship.""Yes your majesty, just a few minutes away!"I could hear the engine of the ship that Maleficus is along with the warriors from the Langston Palace. I have to check on Ashley back on the other ship where she stays with the captain who fainted from the silver knife which the enemy tried to hurt him."Are you alright love?"I ask her from the mind link since I get myself on the other shift to fight the remaining enemies and see the crew who are all knocked out on the floor. The chef from our yacht was the traitor that made most of the staff sleep by putting medicine on their food and making it easy for them to invade our ship."Yes, sweetheart the captain have
* Ashley *Our honeymoon on the yacht turned out to be a not-so-forgettable experience. I almost couldn't believe myself when I pulled the idea of crushing the enemy by lending a hand to Prince Vincent when he was distracted and luckily getting the enemy almost knocked out by a kick. I could still remember the fear in the prince's eyes when he saw me behind the big man who is holding the captain of the yacht. I know he feared for my safety but I wanted to be of help, especially to the one I love.And to show him that he's got nothing to fear, I did my best in helping him. With our combined efforts the enemy was apprehended, and now we are back in the Palace. I took a deep breath and look at the door of our bedroom it is almost dinner time again but he hasn't come back. He reported to his father the Great Alpha King as soon as we came back, I wanted to accompany him however he insisted on me getting some rest. "Your majesty? Shall I set the table for dinner now?"The voice coming from
* Ashley *"Now that you are the future queen of the Langston Palace, Princess Ashley I would want you to learn something that I could say as a sensitive matter regarding this family."When the food was finished and we are just drinking wine, my attention is suddenly called for by the great Alpha King. Prince Vincent presses his hand on my right thigh where he keeps it there sitting after he finishes his food."I am listening Alpha King Jack."I answered eagerly, curious about what he had to tell me. Carmela looks at him sweetly and then towards me. My awareness of how she is showing her love towards him, release some of the dirty thoughts I had a while back. Whenever she looks at her I get bothered and could not stop myself from feeling that way."The former Luna Queen of this Palace died a long time ago when Prince Vincent was still very young. However, I prayed hard to the Moon Goddess for another chance and to give her back to me so that I could live my life, or I would die of des
* Ashley *Carmela had asked me to join her for shopping in the City. Something which I don't do ever since I came here to the Langston Palace, as Prince Vincent would just let the designers come to take my measurements and I choose the dresses in a magazine. The trip got me a little excited somehow."Don't stay late, I will come and get you when my work is done with the warriors."I smiled and watch him get ready for the day, he must leave earlier to make a round on the borders with the warriors accompanying him."No worries love, Carmela will have plenty of escorts I'm sure of that.""I still don't like the idea that she has to take you with her, she can go alone and my father will send a battalion to keep her safe."I shrugged my shoulders and smiled at him. "She needed my opinion on something my love, a female companion is necessary.""If it's only a female companion, what could the Palace maids be for? It's not your job to accompany her. This should be the first and last sweethea
* Ashley *We were walking and looking into some of the best-branded clothes for men however, Carmela has not chosen anything. There is nothing that she likes about the Swarovski men's accessories as well. When I started to feel a little bit withdrawn, I asked that I am going to the lady's room for a few minutes."I'll wait for you here Ash, I think those expensive cuff links have finally caught my interest.""Really! That sounds great, have a look at them then. I'll be sure to come back in a minute."She nodded and smiled. "Take your time Ash, and take care. The warrior who followed us, just asked me if he could grab himself something to drink and I said yes so he is nowhere near us.""It's alright Carmela I'm not going far."I shrugged my shoulders and turned my back away from the shop. The staff came back to her with a lot of stuff in her hands, probably showing her the products that she wanted to see.The lady's room is just located beside the shop where we are checking. I turned
* Ashley *"She needs rest, her body is fighting hard because of the silver toxin which affected her blood and the inner organs. Let's wait for three days, and hopefully, she wakes up."While Vincent and I are seated on the couch outside the bedroom of the Alpha King where Maleficus has brought Carmela to treat her. We waited patiently for hours until the old man came out and told us about her situation. The Alpha King is still inside, I don't even want to think how upset he is. Somewhere deep inside of me, I blame myself for not being able to help her. "I'm sorry love, I could have done something."I squeeze his hand while he sits still in silence. He is facing the old man, who is standing in front of us and it is difficult for me to read him."No, don't be sorry. I am grateful that nothing has happened to you because if it was you, I don't think that mall would still be standing right now."His eyes held the remorse which is not meant for me but for the people who hurt Carmela. A t
* Prince Vincent *I've only had a couple of hours of sleep until the morning comes, and we have to get up and make ourselves ready for the ceremony. Ashley looks at me with a worried smile on her face as I fix the top button of my long sleeve shirt getting myself prepared to be the next Alpha King."I am fine sweetheart, no need to be worried about this event. I imagine this moment happening for a long time."She shakes her head and walks toward me. I feel the warmth of her arms as she hugs me from behind."I am happy for you my love, finally you get the crown as the Alpha King. However, what I am concerned about is Carmela. I just hope she wakes up soon."I inhaled slowly and lowered my eyes as the memory of my father's face came to my mind when he made the announcement yesterday. This wasn't planned at all, could this be a decision that he would regret later?"She will get better just like what Maleficus said. He is certain and we just wait until that happens."I reassured her back
* Prince Vincent *The coronation is done, and now we have gathered around as a family. Alpha Zero as the witness of the event, together with my heavily pregnant Aunt Jasmin is seated on my left side of the table. While on my right sits Asley and Beta Derek then Alex and Calib are seated opposite them. The wolves of the Royal pack are still full of life even when it's past midnight.I can't read what is on my father's mind as he looks at me across the table and Maleficus seated beside him on his right. The old man wore a smile on his face which gives me a little bit of comfort because he can see the future. It must have been alright, as he will be agitated if there is trouble waiting ahead of us."So Alpha Zero, when is my niece coming out to see the world? It seems that you two have kept it a secret for a few months now.”I opened up a normal conversation as everybody seemed to be lost in their thoughts in front of the table. Thinking about the person who is not present tonight. Alph
* Luna Ashley *I pace back and forth on the floor of our room creating a noise that everyone could here around me while I look at the door, we keep it open so that I could hear what they were talking about in the office down the hall. Maleficus looks at me with a reassuring gaze, while my mother sit still on the couch beside him."Your majesty, I think this will be over soon. Don't worry about Alpha King Vincent, he is capable of concealing his temper in order not to hurt those humans."I shook my head and watch the door again. "I wanted to be with the meeting but they won't allow me to."My mother smiled at me. "Sweetheart, just let the men do the talking for now. There is a peace treaty that needs to be followed but lately, the rules have been broken by so many humans in the city so maybe they have to make a new set of rules that will be applied to all."I nodded my head. Unlike me, my mother understood the legal process better. "They were talking for quite a long time. I want you
*Alpha King Vincent *"How is she?"The pack doctors smiled at me. "Good morning your majesty, her vitals are good. We are sure that she will wake up soon."I took a deep breath and look at Ashley, she look better now. I notice her rosy cheeks returned their color, she is also breathing normally. It is a good day, I am certain that my Luna will wake up soon.“Thank you for the hard work, you can all get some rest today.""You're welcome, your majesty."They bow to me once more before leaving our bedroom. I move towards the window and open the curtains wide. To let the rays of sunlight get inside is good for Ashley."Good morning your majesty, would you like me to bring you a cup of coffee?"Riza stood at the door of our bedroom asking me with a smile on her face. "Morning Riza, yes please."I heard her footstep descend while I lowered myself on the couch near the bed. My eyes did not leave Ashley, I can feel that she will wake up soon. A few minutes later then Riza came into the room
* Alpha King Vincent *The room is now quiet, as I have instructed all of them to leave. I stay alone watching her laying on our bed, I wanted to kiss her and talk to her. Hear her voice and listen as she whispers the words I longed to hear. I needed her, but she is still weak fighting the poison in her body. My eyes close as I leaned my back on the couch which I place next to our bed.I couldn't take it if she wouldn't wake up, the rage is fueling my fear as I clenched my fist and gritted my teeth. Now my thoughts are on the people who did this to her, the humans! Treacherous humans, I swear to the Moon Goddess if she did not improve I shall end their lives. Their family will suffer my fury and no one can stop me, I am the Alpha King, I will make them pay until the last person with a drop of the same blood in their veins."Beta Derek!" I decided to call my Beta in the mind link and ask him what is the situation in the prison. If I am to go there that old woman will not live to see t
* Alpha King Vincent *With the familiar roads and the trees beside it with the birds chirping as we passed by, I can feel a growing sense of happiness as I remember the land where I come from. I know the warriors with me felt the same. As we have been away for quite a while, most of us missed the familiar grounds more. And there is one person that I miss the most. My Queen Luna of the Royal pack, Ashley. I wanted to surprise her by coming earlier than what was planned."Oh, we're almost there your majesty. It feels like home already."Calib uttered while watching at the window of our vehicle. He is taking the steering wheel while I sat beside him in the front. The air and even the sky is familiar."It feels good to be back. I hope that nothing out of ordinary has happened while I am away."Calib smiled behind the steering wheel. "Maybe no, your majesty. Maleficus and Beta Derek are there so rest assured that everything is in place and the same as how it was when we left."I nodded an
* Ashley *After we succeeded in fighting against our enemies, the wolves in the Palace get busy for the preparation of Alpha King Vincent's arrival. Maleficus have also informed me of the upcoming full wolf moon to conceive an heir to the throne. Alpha King Vincent is an only pup and it will be better if we can have more children with us. There are only two days left and finally, he will come back with all the warriors who joined him on the journey to the West.I was about to get out of the room when my phone ring. There is only one person who calls me in that number, because I rarely use mobile phone. It is my mother. My hand quickly grab the mobile and put it beside my ear."Hello mom?"It's been a while since I last saw her. She must have heard about the travel of the Alpha King away from the Palace."Hi sweetheart, I called to let you know that I am visiting you tomorrow if that's alright? Maybe you are lonely since I heard about the Alpha King Vincent being on travel."The smile
* Alpha King Vincent *I felt his strength and the anger boiling inside his body as Alpha Xander crushed his heart in front of all the warriors and rogues, and before my very eyes. Everyone stared at him and no one dares to move or say anything even I was stunned for a second before I realized that I have to declare that the enemies have no more leader. Rio's eyes turned blank before his body collapsed on the floor creating a loud thud."Rio is dead! Long live Alpha Xander of the West who defended his territory with courage!"I howled loudly, echoing through the lands of the West, declaring our triumph and giving fear to the remaining enemies as they dropped to the ground and whimpered. They surrendered to the warriors of the West and to my warriors which survived."Alpha Xander! Are you alright?"Alex run towards him and hold his shoulders. His hands still hold the heart of Rio, but he crushed it strongly and then held his head high. Just like a brave warrior who won the fight."The
*Alpha King Vincent *"How dare you!"I feel enraged as the meaning of his words reaches my ears. Just when I was about to make a move, shots were fired against us. My reflexes were faster than the bullet when I jump away and dodge a dozen of them being rained down on us."No! You bastard!"The warriors are being hit! As much as I wanted to kill him but I needed to stop the snipers hiding above the trees. I must stop them or my warriors will die against the silver bullets. Damn humans!"Stop shooting you fools!"I have located two snipers above the branches of a tree not far from the place where we encountered Rio and his rogues. My movements are faster than the bullet they fired, for I took one man after the other, and then it makes one left."You are as good as I could remember your majesty! Still the fastest wolf in the land! However not fast enough to save the others!"My eyes turned red as I watch the warriors from the Langston Palace burn in the hit of the silver bullets shot th
*Alpha King Vincent *The air feels different, the winds that blow from the East will past the trees and the tall grasses carrying the scent of flowers and the insects that joins the course of nature. However, it doesn't feel normal anymore. Every day since I arrived in the West, I make it a habit to sit by the balcony and used my heightened sense of smell to get familiarized myself with the scent around me. And now I am certainly aware of the strange scents that mix with the usual scents that I inhale every day.My eyes squinted as I tried to look much closer into the tall trees. Calib who just left to run some errands is still in the mansion, I can feel his footsteps going down the stairs. But before he could leave, I opened the mind link to call him."Calib, come back. I want you to see something."I feel his movements stop and then he walks towards the stairs and back into the door which leads to the balcony. "What is it, your majesty?"His eyes meet mine when I turn around to see
* Luna Ashley *Before the sun bid goodbye to the forest of the Langston Palace and took away the rays of light that it bestowed for the day, Maleficus and Beta Derek decided that we show the enemies our strength. I stood behind them who fought hard to keep me behind the walls of the Palace, however as I challenge Beta Derek to either fight me or we fight together, the old man Maleficus insisted to follow my orders.We have a group of warriors already waiting by the roads so the enemies will be seen even before they enter the borders of the Royal pack. My heart is thumping loudly inside my chest as I am standing with my feet bare and only a house dress on. Hundreds of warriors behind my back and another hundreds in the front. We are all ready to shift and defend the Langston Palace."I hate standing here with you your majesty, waiting for the enemy to approach is not my thing. I should have stayed in the front roads to meet the first enemy who enters our way. This is ridiculous."Bet