“while, good plans don’t last.” Daisy’s POV I was up before the first crow. Today was a great day. I had a lot to cover in a short period of time. “Daisy,” Eve called, cat walking towards me with a sly grin on her face. “Yes?” I said in a sharp tone. Eve only smiled broader, it was almost like she was expecting me to want to throw my fist. “We are partners!!” Eve shrieked, looking like she had won a lottery. “what?” I muttered, frowning my face at the overly excited girl. “Since Blair is sick, Alec made me your partner,” she explained. This wasn’t happening, if she was around me and I knew she was going to hover, it was going to make my mission ten times harder than needed. “we are going to be best of mates,” se laughed, leading the way to Alec’s office. I wanted to put my hands in my hair and rip them out. Eve was a crazy psycho that I tried to avoid. I knew she still had grudges, it was obvious that she hated me for cutting her time with Alec. I knew she w
“little did you know, that I’ve become quite a schemer.”Daisy’s POVAlec looked shocked to see me.And I tried to keep a smile on my face, hoping he wouldn’t see the guilt swirling in my eyes.“Daisy, what are you doing here?” He asked, his eyes scanning around the room, searching for clues.I noticed Kevin’s hard glare fixed on me. I needed to be alone with Alec, it was easy to reach out to him, than with the ever imposing Kevin’s smoldering presence.“Can we talk in private?” I said in a low voice, my eyes fixed on Kevin, who stood with a disdain look on his face.“Speak bitch,” Kevin growled.Alec had a tiny smile on his face, enjoying the interaction between Kevin and I.I kept a brave front, showing Kevin that I couldn’t be intimidated. And I enjoyed how it irked him, when he noticed my unwavering look.“I will only speak to Alec and Alec alone,” I growled out, staring at him in defiance.“Leave us,” Alec commanded Kevin.“Alec, you can’t possible be indulging this bitch,” Kevin
“I underestimated the power you held. I never saw it coming.”Daisy’s POVI should have questioned Alec.He had accepted my terms faster than I could blink twice.Why?Let’s say watching the number of guards and handmaidens he imposed on Blair and I. One would think we were royalty.“And you,” Alec turned his attention to me, his eyes gleaming in mischief at the instructions he was about to lay on me.“You will not in anyway communicate with any of your old pack members without my permission and in the presence of my guards and your handmaidens.” Alec stated, his lips curled in a crooked smile.“if you dare try to tempt me on my word, you will have to watch as my unhinged men have their fill of Blair’s body, and after that help her deliver what ever it is that remains of the baby in her womb,” he threatened.His eyes dared me to call his bluff but I knew better than that. Last night I had witnessed a man lose his fingers, his punishment for stealing from Alec.That wasn’t even the gor
“I look unstable, knees on the ground, begging for a redo.”Daisy’s POV“Guards,” he called, voice dripping with menace.“Please no, please,” Blair cried, her eyes in panic as the guards pushed forward.I dropped to my knees, my hands holding his feet, “Alec, please! I’m sorry!” I sobbed, my voice cracking from fear.“I’ll listen, I’ll obey,” I stuttered, desperately searching for the words to quell his anger.“Say it like you mean it,” Alec growled, his tone dripping with authority.“I will listen to every word you say, Alpha,” I said, bowing slightly to him.Alec’s eyes darkened, his chest puffed up at my action. “you look pretty when you beg,” he said in a lazy drawl.“she will live to see another day,” he muttered, storming out of the tent like he hadn’t just created havoc.I rushed to Blair’s side, my arms wrapping around her body, pulling her into a hug.“I’m so sorry,” I sobbed.Blair’s tears wet my shoulders, her broken sobs echoed through the quiet night.“I’m so sorry,” I ke
“I never trust a narcissist,”Hades’ POV“It’s confirmed, Alec Darius will be attending the goddess night,”My body vibrated in anger, Alec was goading, he knew it was impossible to hurt him on the goddess night. He was punishing my buttons for a reaction.The goddess night Is the night of the silver moon, every wolf gathers in my kingdom basking in the warmth of her love.The one night in a year we all let go of grudges, pain, hate and exist as children under the loving light of Selene the moon goddess.Alec coming meant he had bragging rights, and he was only here to gloat. The goddess had declared this night in the early years, her desperate attempt to save her children from the blood shed and hell they rained on each other.“I want him to pay too, but attacking him during the goddess night will just be us playing into his game,” Lucien reasoned. His clenched jaw showed just how annoyed by the situation he was.“Alpha Smith?” I asked.“still waiting on a reply from his council, but
“learning to smile, with eyes gleaming with pain.”Daisy’s POVThe crowd gasped. Their soft whispering caused Alec to smirk.This was what he wanted. Rubbing it in their faces that the Alpha King couldn’t protect his mate, how much more his subjects.He was swaying their hearts towards him.To crumble a king, take away his subjects.This wasn’t just a test for Hades, but for everyone who lived and called Hades their king.“Smile Daisy, you are happy to be with Alec, show them that,” Eve hissed beside me.Alec had placed her as my custodian.My fingers dug into my palm, my way of focusing on one pain and not the other, “sure,” I gritted out, plastering a wipe smile on my face.My heart fluttered, Hades stood in his full regalia, welcoming the packs and Alphas that came.I was nauseous, my stomach twisted in knots. This would be the first we are meeting since our fall and my abduction.“I can’t do this,” I whispered, my voice cracking as I spoke.“You don’t have to, but you must, think
Daisy’s POV“Are you okay?” Priya whispered in my ear, her voice in a low tone.My body felt at peace in their embrace, I was home.Alec’s eyes remained fixed on me, waiting to hear my reply.“I am okay,” I said in a monotone.They frowned pulling away from the hug.Alec smirked at my reply, “good girl,” he mouthed.I kept a stoic expression, hiding the look of irritation that was itching to show.Priya held my hand, trying to veer my attention to her. Her eyes had questions, that I wasn’t allowed to provide answers.“That’s good to hear,” Brittany cut in before Priya and throw a fit.“Let’s get you settled in,” Brittany’s voice filled with hospitality and warmth, welcoming me home.“This is your room,” Brittany said Pushing the door open for Alec to step in.“Daisy’s room is down the hall,” Brittany muttered.I kept myself from smiling, trust Britt to always find solutions in unruly places.“That won’t be necessary,” Alec muttered, raining on my joy.“We are a couple, it’s easier to
“I hope you see that it’s not so easy for me.”Daisy’s POVThe tension in the room was palpable. The only sound was the punitive weight of silence.It was customary to have breakfast with the Alpha King before joining the rest of the pack in preparations for the goddess night.It wasn’t significantly important for the wives of the Alphas to be present. But in my case, Alec wouldn’t give me such luxury.My mouth was in a constant bitterness, the food tasted bland as it slid down my throat.Alec sat by my side, his hand wrapped around my shoulders, pulling me impossibly closer to his side.“Thank you Hades for the warm welcome,” he muttered, his eyes gleaming with mischief.The cutlery snapped in Hades’ hand, his eyes narrowed in anger, watching Alec play with a loose strand of my hair.Through all this torture, a smile was still plastered on my lips.“smile till your teeth bleeds or Blair bleeds,” Alec’s gentle reminder echoed in my mind.I could feel Hades eyes trying to find mine, bu