Viktor POV What have I done? I rushed into the dungeon where Enzo was holding her and I let out a growl. “Get away from her,” I said. “But.. My King.. she’s..” I stepped in and took her from his arms. “I will fix this,” I said. I carried my mate out of the dungeon and through the castle. Several people stood by to watch but I couldn’t keep my eyes off her. “Mate..” I said softly. Her face was so pale.. her body limp. What have I done? How could I have been so stupid? I didn’t believe it.. I didn’t want to believe that I could be so cruel to my mate.. but everything made so much sense, now. The pains.. the feelings.. everything.. I carried her to my chambers where everyone was sitting and laid her down gently on the bed. “How can I save her?” I asked Beatrice.. “I.. I do not know.” She said. “Can I mark her?” I asked. Maybe that will fix this.. maybe.. I’ve heard of marks making your mate stronger. “No.. I’m afraid that it will be too much on her right now.. we need her to w
Violette POV I crawled into my bed and bawled my eyes out. Two days.. two days in that cold dungeon. No food.. no water.. just the cold, damp floor. How could he? And then.. the pains.. goddess they were awful. I knew I would surely die. I jumped up when my door opened and I put my shaking hands up as I squeezed my eyes shut. “Please..” I cried. I didn’t want him to hurt me anymore.. “Violette, dear..” Beatrice called for me. “Please go..” I cried. I held my legs tightly to my chest as I sobbed. “Let me check on you.. please.. you gave us all a fright.” She said softly. “And who’s fault is that? LEAVE.” I growled. I was on the verge of shifting I was so angry.. so hurt.. “Let me check you and then I’ll leave. You will not have to see me again for as long as you wish.” She said. “No,” I growled. “Think of the pup, Violette.” She said. I looked up at her in rage. How dare she continue on with the charade? “There is no pup,” I growled. “Violette.. your eyes.. you need t
Violette POV It’s been a few days since I’ve been out of the dungeon. I still feel sick, but I’ve not eaten anything to throw up. Every time someone tries to come in to feed me, I begin to shift.. it’s not like I can control it.. it just happens. I don’t want anyone near me. Though I’ve forced myself to drink water, I can’t stomach the thought of food so I don’t bother. I crawled out of bed after Enzo brought in water for my bath, and I stood over the tub and stared at the water. I will bathe myself. I looked down at the ripped gown on me and untied the string between my sore breasts. I looked in the mirror across from me and noticed they were bigger as well. I held my hands on my belly and sighed. “There’s no way,” I whispered to myself. Loren had thankfully replaced my door, but unfortunately, there were no locks just as Viktor requested. I was still very.. very angry. But I’d calmed myself down enough to think straight. I wanted to forget everything. To forget Viktor and his
Violette POV Snowball began to gallop faster and Viktor held on tight. It made me smirk to know that he was nervous. “Do you have to make him go so fast?” Viktor asked. I could feel his heart racing against my back, I really was scaring him. “I can make him go faster if you want,” I said. “You think this is funny, don’t you?” He asked. I nodded. “Oh, yes. Very,” I said. He let out a growl behind me but ignored it. He wants to ride? I’ll show him a ride. I pushed Snowball to go faster and he did. “Violette, stop it,” Viktor said. “You stop it,” I growled in response. He reached around me and pulled on the string between my breasts and my gown began to slide down. I let out a growl as I slowed Snowball down to a stop so I could fix it. “I hate you,” I growled. “No, you don’t.” He said. Before I could tie the string he grabbed my sore breast in his hand and I winced. “Would you stop? That hurts.” I growled. “I thought you liked pain?” He asked in a husky tone. “Not from you
Violette POV “Come on. Let’s take Snowball and go home.” He pulled away from my lips and grabbed my hand. I tried to pull away but he held onto me tightly. He pulled me to Snowball and helped me climb onto him, and I held out my arm to help him. He grabbed it with a soft smile and hopped on. “I’m sorry, Snowball. I know you have a name.” Viktor said as he scratched Snowball’s belly. “You should be. He’s a good boy.” I said. He grabbed my hips quickly as Snowball began to move. “Please, don’t make him run.” He said. He leaned his chin on my shoulder and took a deep breath. “It’ll be dark before we get home then,” I said. “I’m okay with that.” He whispered. Chills ran down my spine when he did. And I think he felt my shiver.. “Cold?” He asked. “No,” I said. I turned us around and made Snowball go just a bit faster, but not run. “I really am sorry, Violette.” He said softly. “I hope so.. because I don’t think I can deal with that again. I’d rather die than feel that way,” I sa
Violette POV As we walked down the hall he grabbed my hand and stopped me. “No. You’re staying in my chambers from now on.” He said. I didn’t want to, and I tried to pull myself away but his only response was a growl. “Viktor,” I began. “You either stay in my very big, warm, and comfortable bed, or we can sleep in your smaller, not so comfortable bed. Your choice.” He said. I let out a huff, annoyed with his refusal to leave me be. “Fine.” I growled. He smiled triumphantly and pulled me into his chambers, it looked very different from the last time I’d seen it. “I.. see you did some redecorating,” I said as I looked at the messed-up wall. Chunks of concrete lay on the floor and the wall was broken and cracked in different spots. “Yeah.. I’ll have that fixed.” He said. The smell of bacon hit my nose and surprisingly.. I didn’t gag. “Are we good so far?” He asked as he walked me over to his bed. “I haven’t thrown up yet.. so I would think so,” I said. A smirk crossed his fac
Viktor POV She slept soundly in my arms as I replayed the events of last night.. over and over. I marked her.. I couldn’t believe it. I’ve checked her mark several times yet it stays in the place I’ve put it.. I had already been told she was my mate.. but to see my mark stay on her made it more real for me. All of the guilt washed over me like I was being waterboarded. It was almost smothering me, but with her in my arms.. I could breathe. I didn’t sleep at all last night. I was too afraid that I’d wake up and her mark would be gone. But it never vanished. She’s mine.. she’s really my mate. She groaned as she moved, making my heart race fast in my chest. Will she remember? Surely, she will. She didn’t seem fazed by it.. except for when it made her scream in pleasure.. fuck, Viktor. Stop or you’ll get hard again. I tried my best not to outright tell her she was my mate. I knew she would never believe me. But once she sees her mark.. everything will fall into place. Just as the se
Violette POV My mind raced around constantly.. I’ve even tried to pinch myself on several occasions to see if maybe I was sleeping and this was all a dream.. but I never woke. Viktor’s eyes glaze over and the door opens. “Good afternoon,” Beatrice says. She had a smile on her face as if she was trying her best to contain her excitement.. and even if I’m still upset, from her lying to me.. she was right. “Good afternoon, Beatrice,” Viktor said. I didn’t look at her as I held my hands tightly in my lap. “Just coming to check and then I will be out of your hair.” She said. She walked over to me and I finally looked up at her. “I’m sorry.. Violette. I know you’re very upset with me but I was.. I was only trying to do the best for you. For you both.” She said. I let out a huff as I stood up and wrapped my arms around her. “I’m sorry, too,” I said softly. She held me tightly. “You have nothing to be sorry for. You weren’t lying, and you had every right to be angry with me..” she sa
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