Viktor POV “How is she?” I asked. “She’s alive.. but it will take some time to heal. The knife had to have been silver.. and the wound was covered in wolfsbane so I can only assume the knife was doused in it.” Beatrice said. I let out a growl as I slammed my fist into the concrete wall. “How did this happen? Why didn’t she try to fight or shift?” I growled. Was this because of the collar? I’d stopped giving her wolfsbane completely.. “I found a needle prick in her neck. She was given wolfsbane.. and the collar.. the silver collar didn’t help. I took my eyes off of her for merely a second.” Beatrice sobbed. “She.. screamed for me.. Beatrice.” I fell against the wall and took a deep breath. “In her moment of pure fear.. she screamed for me.” I dropped my face into my hands. “She survived because of you. Had you not gotten to her in time..” Beatrice trailed off. “I will kill him for this,” I said through my teeth. The rage I was feeling right now is beyond anything I’d ever imag
Viktor POV It’s been a week since the.. incident. We got her moved to her room, but she refuses to let anyone see her or speak to her.. anytime someone comes in she just throws things. I permitted Lillian to stay with her.. but even Lillian, she won’t allow in. We tried getting Sylvia to go in, but it’s the same result. I sat at my desk and sighed heavily. I had to force her to drink water. But she still won’t eat. She’s losing weight left and right and I can’t bear to see it. “My, King. Cedric is hear to speak with you.” Loren mind linked me. Loren hasn’t been himself either.. I know he blames himself for what happened, but to be honest, it wasn’t his fault. We didn’t see it coming. I should’ve known better. I should’ve known that sending Gregory wouldn’t have been Arthur’s only attempt on her life. “Let him in,” I said as I straightened out my mess of a desk. The door opened and Cedric walked in. I know he’s had his hands full with Lillian and her moods. Violette doesn’t under
Violette POV I didn’t want to be touched. Or talked to. Or be around a single person. I just wanted to be left alone, but no one would. I was having a hard time grasping the fact that my throat had been slit by one of my Fathers men. I just couldn’t stop repeating that night in my mind.It felt like a terrifying nightmare that I absolutely could not wake up from. It was killing me.. I just couldn’t figure out how I could possibly be okay again after this. “King Arthur sends his regards.” Is the last thing I heard before he sliced the knife across my throat. You’d think with a collar on, there’d be no room.. I guess that’s what I get for having a long neck. I used the be told that having a long neck was attractive. Many of my maids from home would say I had a beautiful neck.. that it’s a sign of great beauty.. but I only see it as a curse anymore. “Please, Violette. You need to bathe.” Viktor said softly. I didn’t see why he cared. My view of the world has taken a drastic turn.. an
Violette POV “How does it feel?” Beatrice asked. I scrunched my face up as I wrote on the paper. -it hurts constantly.- I wrote. “I’m sorry, dear.. I’ll mix something up. What about your pains? How have they been?” She asked. -nothing. They haven’t happened since that last time.- I wrote. She nodded her head. She mixed some herbs into a cup of hot water, then poured some honey into it. She put a straw into the cup and handed it to me. “I’m.. glad you’re not throwing things anymore.” She said softly. I only nodded in response. I began drinking her mixture, the warmth of it felt good in my throat. Master spent yesterday with me after the bath. He fed me soft foods.. things that didn’t require big swallows. I hadn’t realized how hungry I was until I’d finished the entirety of it.. then asked for more. He also read to me.. which was oddly comforting. And I ended up falling asleep. When I woke this morning, there was only a faint scent of him left behind. -I’m sorry.- I wrote as I cr
Violette POV “You can do it. Just try not to stress, okay? I know it’s hard. I know it hurts. But you’re strong. The strongest Princess I know.” Lillian said. I opened my mouth and tried again. “Aaa.” I small sound escaped my throat. I’ve been practicing for a couple of weeks now.. and that’s all I’ve managed to get out. I was so frustrated that it was taking so long.. but Beatrice assured me that my vocal cord healing was delayed because of the wolfsbane on the blade.. and that it would take time and patience for it to fully recover and for my voice to come back completely. “Good, you’re doing good.” Lillian praised me with a smile. Being around her cheery self makes me feel better. I just wish I had her attitude. “Li-liaa..” I tried so hard to say her name.. but most of it came out in breath.. and not actual sound. “That’s great!” Lillian squealed. The frown on my face deepened. -it’s not great Lillian. My voice is gone. It’ll never be the same.- I wrote. “It’s progress. It
Violette POV He pulled away and looked at me with fire in his eyes. “You’re the first woman I’ve ever kissed.” He said softly. I narrowed my eyes and smirked as if I didn’t believe him. He’s such a good kisser.. There’s no way he’s not kissed other woman. “I’m serious.. that was something I swore would only be for my mate. Like my bed.. and a few other things. There’s just something about you..” He said. I pulled my hands away from him and stepped back. Then let out a breath I hadn’t realized I’d been holding in. I felt bad.. I’m not his mate, yet I’ve caused him to break those promises. But I also.. made promises to myself and my mate.. that I broke with him. I think it would be safe to say we’re even. He eyed me up and down making the hair stand on my arms.. goddess.. when he does that it drives me crazy. I could already feel my core soaking my inner thighs. This man really knew how to get me feeling this way.. “You should stop that.” He said. I couldn’t help it and he knew it
Violette POV He flicked his tongue once again.. my nails scratched the desk at this new feeling. My toes curled as he nibbled at me, causing heavy breaths to pour from my mouth. I bucked my hips at him for more. He removed one of his hands from my thigh and I was disappointed for a moment until he slid a finger inside me. He wiggled it around and I bit my lip.. dear goddess.. this man will be the death of me. He ran his tongue up and down as he curled his finger over and over. I could already feel myself growing closer to my orgasm.. he’d only just started, and I didn’t know how much more I could take.. then he pulled his finger out and I whimpered. “You drive me fucking crazy and I hate it.” He said as he pulled his mouth away. He added another finger and slid them both in.. my core throbbed around his fingers making the feeling even more intense. I let out a breath when he bit my thigh hard. Why do I feel this way? He makes me question literally everything.. I’ve never wanted
Viktor POV I waited a few moments before pulling out of her and rolling over. My breaths were heavy as I stared at the ceiling.. and so we’re hers.During our.. intimate time, I felt the urge to mark her.. my gums tingled and burned as I leaned into her neck. I had to suck on her skin in hopes that it might satiate the urge.. but it only made it worse. I couldn’t mark her. So instead I bit her leg, which seemed to do the trick for me. I’ll have to remember to check on that. “Your voice sounds different,” I said. I didn’t mean it in a bad way. It was just now coming back, so I knew it would be different than before. I looked at her and she looked at me before nodding. “It’s still coming back.. so I’m sure within time it will adjust,” I said. I reached over and hooked my hand on her side, pulling and turning her towards me. She was now laying on her side facing me as I stared into her eyes. “Do you feel alright?” I asked. “Y..yes.” She said. Half of it came out as a breath but I d
Violette POV “I now pronounce you husband and wife. King Viktor, you may kiss your lovely bride.” The minister said. Viktor didn’t hesitate to pull me into his arms. He placed a hand behind my neck and the other on my lower back and pressed his soft lips against mine. “I love you.” He whispered against me. “And I love you.” I smiled. He picked me up and spun me around as the room around us cheered happily. “Now, per the requests of the King, I will be crowning Princess Violette as our Queen, now.” The minister said. He walked up to me and I kneeled. “You will make a great Queen, lady Violette. Long may you reign.” He said as he placed the crown on my head. He held his hand out for me but before I could grab it, Viktor growled. “Mine.” He growled. The minister chuckled nervously as he backed away. Viktor held his hand out for me and I grabbed it. The crowd burst into laughter and cheers at the sight of their new Queen. “Should we run? I can’t wait to get you out of this gown.”
Violette POV “You may kiss the bride.” The pastor said. Cedric pulled her in for a kiss and the crowd went crazy. Little Colette cooed contently in my arms, Viktor holding my hand tightly. “The tiara suits her well.” Viktor said. I gave him a smile. “It does, doesn’t it?” I asked. He nodded in approval. “We should go, the fireworks are about to start.” He said as he got up. I’d just announced Lillian as the ruler, and she’s already made a change. I love it. I walked over to Beatrice and Sylvia. “Let me take her. You both go enjoy the fireworks.” Beatrice said with a smile. I handed Colette to her and she quickly took off with Sylvia. “Ready?” He asked. I nodded. “More than ready.” I said. We followed Cedric and Lillian out of the main door along with the crowd of people. As if on cue, the fireworks began. Viktor pulled me to the front of the crowd as we watched.. a bright smile plastered on his face. “I love you.” He said softly. “I love you.” I replied. I cupped his face
Violette POV “Oh, Princess.. I’m so glad you’re awake.” Lillian ran up to the bed and held me tightly. “She’s no longer a princess.” Viktor said. Lillian pulled away and looked at me, then her eyes widened. “Your father.. now you’re the Queen of Dubois werewolves.” She said. I let out a shaky sigh. “After the coronation.. yes.” I said. “And that will be tomorrow.. if you’re up for it. They want to make you Queen as soon as possible.” Viktor said. I looked at him and nodded. “How will we take care of two kingdoms.. they’re so far apart.” I said. “We.. we will probably have to appoint someone to do so until our pups come of age.” Viktor said. My eyes drifted to Lillian. “What? Why are you looking at me like that?” She asked. “You could do it.. right? Just rule in my stead until our pups can take over?” I asked. Her eyes widened and she shook her head. “Violette.. I don’t know..” she said softly. “Who else? I trust you so much.. I know you will do right by my kingdom. It’s no
Violette POV Where am I? What happened? My mind flashed with memories and my eyes shot open. My pup.. where’s my pup? My hands rolled over my empty belly. Where’s my pup? “Viktor? Viktor!” I cried frantically. I heard quick footsteps and a door opened, Viktor ran out of his office and over to me. “Violette? You’re awake! Goddess.. I was afraid..” he cupped my face and looked at me. He doesn’t seem to have gotten much sleep. His black hair was tousled.. his dark bags under his brown eyes.. “What happened? Where’s the pup?” I cried. My fingers kept running over my empty, flat belly. I curse werewolf healing. “She’s okay! She’s perfect Violette.” He said softly. He wiped my tears away with his thumbs. “She?” I asked. “You don’t remember?” He responded. “I do.. but everything after my.. Father is blurry.” I said. He visibly tensed at the mention of my Father. “You.. remember what happened? That you.. killed him?” He asked. I nodded. “Where is she? I want to see her.. I need
Viktor POV “I’ll kill everyone if she’s not okay!” I growled through mind link as I followed her scent. Loren and several others followed closely behind as our claws dug into the earth. “It was Boris! We couldn’t find him anywhere and servants said they saw him leave in the direction of your chambers. It has to be him.” Enzo bellowed. I felt a sharp pain in my cheek and growled.. she’s being hurt! I have to get to her.. I have to get to them.. I ran as fast as I possibly could.. I could feel her fear.. her pain.. being marked linked me to her, same with her mark.. I searched for Arthur.. but he was nowhere to be found. I knew.. I just knew when I couldn’t find him that he was after her. After half an hour of running, I felt a sharp pain in my stomach and tumbled to the ground. “Ah!” I growled as I shifted back into human form. I held my stomach but there was no blood.. Violette.. I gathered myself but felt rage like you wouldn’t believe.. hurt.. pain.. sorrow.. what is happe
Violette POV “Look at my daughter.. finally able to do things that are necessary,” Father said as he walked towards me. His white hair flashed brightly in my sight as the rest of him was blurry. I let out a scream of pain as another wave of contractions rolled through me. “You know.. after all these years.. I can’t believe you were strong enough to survive two attempts on your life.” He said. I tried to move away from him as he walked towards me.. but I was just too weak.. “Fuck you,” I growled. “That’s no way to treat your father.. I took care of you. Made you who you are.” He growled lightly as he kneeled in front of me. “Why.. are you doing this?” I asked through my heavy breaths. My gown was soaking in my blood.. I tried to hold my hand against it but I don’t think it is doing much. “You know why, my sweet daughter..” he said as he tried to reach for my face. I jerked my head back and held the blood-soaked, silver knife between us. He let out a chuckle. “You won’t.” He sai
Violette POV My head was pounding when I opened my eyes.. I was someplace.. unfamiliar. My heart raced frantically in my chest as memories came back to me.. Boris.. Minerva.. “You’re awake.” Minerva’s voice made me snap my head to the side. I reached up to feel my head soaked in my blood. “What have you done?” I growled. I stood up and looked at her like she was mentally insane. “What was needed to be done. I made a deal.” She said. “What do you mean? What deal?” I growled in response. “Your life for Viktor’s.” She said as plainly as ever. My eyes widened in fright. “Wh-what?” I asked. “I found a way to get in touch with your father. He was all ears when I said I could help him get to you. You know he wants you dead.. right? Just like many others.” She said. She stood up from a chair and walked over to me.. I backed away but stopped when my back hit a wall. “He was so tired of his people continuously failing to kill you. And truth be told.. I was tired of it too. You see.. V
Viktor POV I didn’t want to leave her without making sure she was safe in the hands of Loren and the others.. but they’d arrived quicker than I’d originally thought they would. I stared back at Violette.. I knew she was terrified. She held her swollen belly in her hands with tears in her eyes.. I didn’t want to leave.. I didn’t want to.. but Goddess help me if I don’t keep them both safe. I ran through the castle, seeing most of my men had already left to fight. The second I get my hands on Arthur.. I will make him pay for everything. For Violette.. my brother.. my sister and mother.. my father... for everyone he had ever tortured.. I will make sure that he suffers until one of us has fallen. The sight that was unfolding in front of me as I walked outside was awful. There were shifted wolves attacking my Lycans left and right.. but even with my men being Lycans.. there were just too many wolves. I rushed to the battle and shifted mid-air. Finding my first target, I lunged at the
Violette POV I watched nervously as Viktor paced back and forth across the room.. Cedric’s last letter was in his hand as he read it word for word for the millionth time. “It’s been a few days since we’ve heard from Cedric..” Viktor said. I placed a hand on my belly.. taking in a deep breath and sat down. “He’s coming..” I said. My voice shook as I spoke.. I knew this day would come. Father would’ve never agreed for me to be Viktor’s mate. And to carry his child? I knew he wouldn’t take it very lightly. “Do not worry, you know the plan. We will get you and the pup to safety while I take his life.” Viktor said. Cedric reported that Father was gathering men before his reports had gone silent.. and from what he heard from our inside men, Father wishes to kill us himself. “I cannot bear it.. what if he kills you? What then? Our pup and I will be on the run, and everyone left here will die.” I said. “Violette, do not think like that. I will kill him. And you both will be safe.” He s