ELSA'S POVEven though there were so many options for me in the clothing section, I had my eyes as straight as an arrow. I didn't even permit myself in looking sideways to look at something twice with the fear of getting caught up in something.Nobody knew I was gone, not even Nia. It was best for her not to know so that she wouldn't go through the trouble of lying to me and getting caught. Gunther was king and he had given me the go-ahead I needed... Well, sort of.The more the seconds ticked by, the further I felt my stomach go down in fear. I ended up picking up three pink exercise crop tops and two pairs of yoga pants, that should do it. Just as I wanted to go quickly to the cashier to pay, my eyes caught a few baby clothes, adorable baby clothes. It was like a splash of cold wate
GULTHER'S POVI paced back and forth in my office. I saw red. Literally. I was angry. I was disappointed. I felt used. I had specifically asked Elsa not to do anything stupid and she assured me I had nothing to worry about. She assured me that the one week time she had done in the cell had done her some good, yet here we were on the same road we all thought we'd moved on from. Andrew said nothing, he just sat there watching my every movement. He knew me well enough to understand that talking to me when I was angered was not a very bright thought."You need to calm down, she was not injured was she.""That is not the problem, the problem is that she had left even after all the talks we've had. What if she was shot? Or kidnapped, or killed. How can one be so careless with their own life?"
ELSA'S POVIt was safe to say I didn't know what to say. His gaze was not withering at all, my eyes kept trying to avoid his gaze but anytime my eyes traveled back to his face, I saw them, his eyes. Questioning. Waiting."I don't know what to say. I just find myself, even when I don't want to, going against everything you've earned me against. I'm sorry. I thought everything was going to go smoothly, that it would be just me going out like another random day. I had no idea the rogue was behind me." I blurted. Not waiting for him to say anything in return, I dived back in. "And I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm happy that tracking chip was installed in me, because who knew right? Maybe I would have been in a body bag now." I laughed nervously, immediately cutting it off as his frown deepened. Shouldn't have done that. The room was quiet. I wou
ELSA'S POVThe morning came as quickly as ever. I didn't know if it was because I had been waiting for this day and I couldn't get any sleep in. Curiosity and passion, but as the Cornbraids were coming today, I had never been more excited. As soon as I was done making my bed, I raced into the bathroom and cleaned up so fast, it only took me ten minutes to do so. I wondered if I was the only one up because everywhere was so quiet I was certain I could hear a pin drop to the floor. As soon as I was done dressing, I practically raced down the stairs, hurrying to go get something from the fridge before it was time for breakfast and I get to pretend I'm classy just like the rest of the occupants in the room. Who was I kidding? I had never enjoyed eating with cutleries. Not even when Arthur continued forcing. I was thankful that Gulther for once had never asked me to use the cutlery. Just as I made me to the fridge, handle in hand I heard smooching sounds and murmurs. I didn't know anyone
ARTHUR'S POVFor some reason, the thought of everyone knowing I liked Elsa bugged me. Not because she wasn't beautiful enough or up to my standards, if anything she had overpassed the test. But she was too young, and just like I said, for a reason I couldn't use identity, I knew it was a bad idea.I noticed her smiling brightly as the guard announced the arrival of the trainers. I was torn, how was I supposed to say no to her in front of everyone? After last night. As king, you always think that how to fight a war is the only decision that gives you a restless mind, well... It's not true."Let the corn braids in and take them to their quarters," I said. The guard nodded and walked away. The dining room was quiet and even without looking up, I knew they were all staring at me. For different reasons, I was
ELSA'S POVWhen Agatha came to my room to tell me that it was time for lunch and that the King sent for me, I told him to tell him I wasn't coming. It was a bold move and I had no reason to put her in a difficult situation, but earlier today when he didn't even budge while making the decision that I go to the field and clear it up, I was not going to budge declining his offer. I was hungry, and this baby needed all the nutrition it could get, it was already decided, I was passing this.I was washing my hands after using the toilet, when I heard a knock on my door, if it was Agatha, I didn't think I was going to be as gentle as I was the last time. The person knocked again, I wiped my hands on the back of my jeans,habit, I entered the room and sat on my bed. I wasn
NIA'S POVAs I saw Arthur stomp away, clearly going upstairs, I feared for Elsa. I wondered what was happening up there. The dining table was rounded with me, Ursula, Andrew, and some members of the Conbraids. Silas was still uncomfortable, his face when Arthur requested he sit next to me told me that much. He kept on tossing the chicken on his plate, avoiding eye contact with me. It went on for too long, I had to break the silence."How did you see the mansion? Hope your leg doesn't hurt from all that walking?" I tried joking, maybe that would make him comfortable, but it didn't."Great, I enjoyed the view. You hardly see a place so homely and so sophisticated nowadays. It even has a love garden." He said, laughing to himself. It sounded great. I didn't know if I was supposed to be thinking about how good his
NIA'S POV"Why do you want to know?" I asked. Something was definitely up with Elsa and Arthur. First, she wouldn't even identify the problem they seem to have had. Second, he went upstairs to fetch her himself when she refused to eat lunch."Nothing. I was just thinking that I have never actually heard you talk about both of you and your story. I would love to hear it." Elsa said, her face expressionless."Well, it was through the regular way, 'the pick'" Elsa's brow shot up in question and I rushed to explain. "It's an event where the people both outside and inside royalty brought their mature enough daughters who have already wolfed out for the king to choose from.""So if he chooses her, what happens next?" Elsa asked."He becomes her husband and she bares him an heir," I answered. Elma sat quietly as if contemplating what to say next."And if he doesn't see a person he wants there?""It's not possible, well... It is possible, but it's mandatory that he has to choose one.""So how
ELSA'S POVBy the time it was evening, I was sickly tired waiting for Arthur to show up. He had boldly asked me not to come, that I should enjoy my day but if I was honest, I swear that I had done anything but enjoy today. Be anxious? sure. Get mad? Definitely. Shiver? Hmm-mm. Get happy a tad? Sure again. I had rocked and rocked and rocked, getting so tired of waiting that evening. I was about to go west my fancy jacket and go have this uncertain conversation with him that is scary with him when the door knob turned and I froze. Arthur came in and to my pleasure and displeasure, he wore a giant smile on his face probably happy that he could finally see me, honestly after my mini-investigation in the semi-afternoon, I was not so sure anymore."Hey, well... Aren't you a sight for sore eyes. A kiss?" He asked, walking towards me in such a hurry, you might mistake me for the breath of life. He looked so good and I knew I could get easily distracted by that but I chose not to. I rose a han
ELSA'S POVOur wedding night had not been what I thought it was going to be. It was everything I imagined and more and the fact that I did not get any sleep was pleasing instead of stressful. When I opened my eyes the next morning, I could not find Arthur, I sat up, rubbing my eyes from the pleasing exhaustion at the same time. I looked around and if I was being honest just as I felt different, in a good way, the room looked different too. So different and good too. I flashed a smile to myself as I thought that of course it would look different because I was not in my room, I was in Arthur's room or if I was being accurate, I would say my room. I got up from the bed and walked swiftly to the mirror, naked. I looked at myself in the mirror and not only did I feel different, I looked different. There were hickeys on my neck and ear, it was certainly an interesting look. I wore the robe I found on Arthur's side of the bed, which was made and a white card that had little hearts on it. I
ELSA'S POVThe big wedding was in motion. I mean the planning was in motion but it was the same thing. Most people were so surprised when Arthur gave the announcement that day. Shocked to the brim and beyond while some smiled and nodded their approval. The rest just glared at me as though they would have loved to stab me with a knife if it was allowed. Shreds. And I did not even blame them, I was still surprised myself. I was so excited just as I was anxious. I still had a baby growing in me and I did not know the father and I was freaking out. I could scratch my own eyes out. Just as the wedding planning was in set, so was my running away planning. I needed to flee with my head still intact."What are doing in here staring at the wall?" I turned and saw Nia standing at the door with an amused look on her face. I flashed her a smile and shook my head slowly, thinking of what to say. "Arthur has been smiling since yesterday, I am so surprised that his jaw is not been hurting yet." She
ELSA'S POVI had no idea that there was a cabin back here. When Emily directed me here it was like she had been blabbing. I had walked this whole place and this was the first time I was seeing this place. I guess the structure of the house was weird. I stood in front of the 'invisible' cabin and searched for the most important words at that moment. I knew the words I wanted to say were that I loved him so much, that l was willing to put away the paralysis of fear that held me down, and that I wanted to be his wife. That I was going to be his wife. That was the most important one. I took three bold and quiet steps up the small stair that had its wood painted red. Nice.My stomach rumbled in fear and my heart thudded against my chest. I raised my hands to knock and surprisingly on the first attempt it landed on the door with a very faint thud, produ
NIA'S POV"I wanted it to be a surprise for you. But I just needed something to give me an edge and make you listen to me. I love you and if staying here will make you believe it then I'm staying here and I'm not leaving. But that depends on what you think of it all. I need to be sure that you are comfortable with it. I don't want to shove anything down your throat and force you to want this just because I do. Do you understand?" He asked and I nodded. A big smile on my face."Woah. I love how you put things and I love that you are doing this for me. You have no idea how much it means to me, Silas. I have never been in love and most importantly I have never had someone love me to the extent of wanting to make a big change as big as what you just announced to make me happy. And I love you too. So much." I said and he closed his eyes for a moment, s
NIA'S POVThere he was. Silas, sat at the edge of the large rock everyone seemed to like. I smiled lightly at the cliche of happy things. I had searched everywhere for him, now that I think about it, why did I not search for him here before going to their tent area? Silly of me.I walked further into the space and I saw a striking blonde woman, who if I was being honest, I had nothing on. Why was Silas talking to this woman out here in the love garden? And why was I suddenly comparing this woman whom I did not know to myself? Insecurities were never a friend. Silas turned to look at them and immediately stood up, putting a clever distance between the both of them as if they were close. They were not. So why was he tripping?"Hey! Um... Hi." He said, grasping for words to say. I gave him a tight-lipped smile and nodded to tell him that I had heard the first greeting and he did not need to repeat it."Hi, if you have a company that would stay long then maybe I should come back, I was th
URSULA'S POV"Woah, mum. You are not selling my sister and definitely not the same man you sold me off to. I will not let that happen. If you need the money do bad and Dad can't control his silly problem and you love him so much, why don't you just go get married to Arthur yourself." I said they both gasped. Okay even though I was angry at that moment I had to admit it was nice to actually get a reaction from my father. He was such a doll sometimes. But apparently, he was not when he was being irresponsible with his money, ordering the servants and selling off his children."You dashed everything I once wanted for myself a few years ago and I am not going to let you do that to Sasha too. You do not even ask us what we want, or what we need. You just know that you have to get your money up and running. Did you ask her what she wanted?" I asked and my mother gestured behind me."She's right behind you and you can use your ears to hear that she was okay with it." I turned around and saw
URSULA'S POVWe all just sat there, no words being said. I guess maybe we were all basking in the memory we had spent in the house. I could not just let the house sell, it was unacceptable, that was where I had my first steps, and said my first words. I opened my mouth, then closed it again. Convinced that even if words were going to come out it was going to be all memories and not help anybody in the current situation we were in. A question finally came out."Um... So how did this happen and why was I not informed sooner?" I finally asked, tired. My family had no perks, only disadvantages. It was maddening and annoying."Well, we thought we could fix it on our own and still think we can fix it, we just need time and six days is no time." My mother said, looking over her shoulders at my father who still had his back on the chair. I wondered how he was still calm enough after all this bad news, it was his farm and he had a lot of land to use. I mean I would not go hungry, cannot. I was
URSULA'S POVThe smile that was on my face when I saw that Nia and Gloria were talking was very big. I wore a big smile on my face because that was enough proof to know that the story I had given her had worked. I wanted this meeting to have a very successful outcome and I knew that could not happen if the two key people involved could not deal with each other, it would not be a success. It would be a big disaster and I did not want that.Now that that seemed settled, I looked around, my eyes searching for Andrew. It was a dreaded day for Arthur, for everyone, but I bet he was with him. The event had already begun and the both of them were still not seen so I could bet that some pep talks were being carried out. There were a lot of faces here, a lot of young faces eager to be the lycan king's wife if only they knew that it was no fairytale but rather it was a nightmare I would bet my ass that they would not be here right now with big smiles on their faces. My eyes caught what seemed t