Anna's POV What has gotten over Alpha Jasper? Since my return, it has been from one drama to another. Foremost it was a feast and then a walk down the aisle in the cold night. As if that wasn't enough, he asked me to move in with him into his chambers. Yet to wrap my head around the new development, here he was speaking about a party to celebrate my return and also to reveal his heir. What more does he have in store for me? Is this his form of punishment? Throwing my head backwards, I let out a low groan before I straightened up and then followed him to his chambers. The only time I decided to join him in bed was when he was already asleep and had his back on me. I hope this night will be the first and the last one I will spend in his chamber in this manner. The next morning, I heard the creaking of the windows and this was confirmed when a ray of light rushed into the room at once, causing me to squint in pain. Shielding my eyes with one hand, I stretched my hand t
Maya's POV While I was cleaning up this morning, I heard a knock on the door and I hurried towards it, trying to guess who was on the other end. Yanking the door open, I poked my head outside but didn't see anyone apart from my redhead neighbour, who was going about her chores. Just as I was about to bang the door shut, two men walked up to me and I stilled. For the next few minutes, I was just staring at them, trying to pinpoint their faces. “Who are you?” I couldn't help but ask. They looked like they were strangers. “Are you Maya, Anna's friend?” The tall one among the two asked and I immediately gulped, wondering what sort of trouble I had landed myself into. “We are from the neighbouring pack where your friend, Anna, resides.” He said again and I nodded, rubbing my sweaty palms against my dress. It better not be what I was thinking. With their attire, I didn't need anyone to tell me they were palace guards. Before I could start cooking up weird ideas in my head,
Anna's POV Considering the way Alpha Jasper had spoken about Maya after he accepted my request, my instincts kept telling me to lead Maya into the palace on her arrival, but I refused, and now, look where my disobedience had landed me. Ever since Alpha Jasper left with Maya, my heart had been ramming against my chest nonstop. It was as if the next minute I was going to pass out with fear. “I just hope nothing bad happens,” I muttered, fiddling with my fingers. It was in this disoriented state that Selena appeared from nowhere. “My lady.” She greeted me with a curt bow. Smiling and with her hands folded in front of her, she said, “I want to officially welcome you back home. I’m glad nothing of any sort happened to you while you were away.” “As if you care,” I said in my head, staring right back at her. Even a mere onlooker would know she was faking her smile; it was just too obvious, and it made me sick on the inside. “Thank you. I appreciate your concern,” I said, hoping
Anna's POV The pains I felt subsided but for just a moment, the next minute, I was clutching my stomach as if my life depended on it. It was as if I was the only one in the room because no one seemed to notice the agony I was passing through, even Maya who was sitting next right to me. From the corner of my eyes, I saw her sipping from her drink while she nodded to the music that the musicians were providing. I wanted to call out to her for help, but deep down, I felt it was uncalled for. Moreover, I invited her to the mansion all because of this party, it would be unfair to drag her into my woes. Squinting, I clutched my stomach more tightly, holding the edge of the table with my other hand for support. At the moment, I was sweating as if I had been engaged in some strenuous work, thereby increasing my discomfort. Still in this state, I saw Alpha Jasper climbing up the podium to address the crowd. “I will be called up, I should pull myself together now before then,” I
Chapter 42 Alpha Jasper's POV First, it was Maya's scream, and the next was Anna's. What were these two cooking? I couldn't help but wonder. Considering the distance between us, I couldn't get to see the cause of their scream, and so I decided to stay put, my gaze still on them, only for Anna to slump the next minute. I ran towards them and then crouched beside Anna. Checking her pulse, I discovered she was still breathing, and immediately, I ordered the physician to revive her. My gaze was now on Maya, who was fidgeting. I asked what had happened, and she told me everything. Starting from when a maid brings drinks for them, and then Anna's stomach aches before passing out. Right now, I was pacing around my study with my hands folded across my chest as I tried to gather my thoughts. I didn't need anyone to tell me Anna's drink was laced. It was just too obvious that I bet even a blind man would be able to see it without any difficulty. “I will get to the bottom of thi
Alpha Jasper's POV Tackling Selena when there was a more important issue at hand wasn't worth it and so I returned my full concentration to the maids who were kneeling before me. One after the other, I took in their expressions. As expected, they all wore a look of innocence mixed with fright, a weird combination if I was asked. The preparator was in their midst but instead of revealing herself and saving the others, she decided to act innocent like the rest. Well, let's see how long this would last. “This would be the last time I will ask this question…” I could barely finish speaking when one of the maids hurriedly stood up, and with her eyes glinting with fright, she held her hand above her head. “Your Highness, forgive me for keeping mute.” she rapped and murmurs set in almost immediately. “Silence.” I roared, glaring at the pack members. “Go ahead,” I said to the maid and she nodded in response. “Your Highness, it was Lilian who laced the Luna's drink. I was fortun
Chapter 44 Alpha Jasper's POV Immediately after the maid was led to the dungeon, I dismissed the pack members, and within the twinkle of an eye, there was no single wolf in the hall, nor even a member of the council of elders. Still feeling the loss of my hair, which I had been over the moon for, I made my way into the night and with my hand folded behind me, I took in a deep drink of the cold night air. “I wonder how Anna is faring right now. It must be really hard for her.” I muttered. Shaking off the thought from my head, I straightened up and almost immediately felt a presence behind me. “What are you doing here?” I asked without bothering to look over my shoulder. “Your Highness,” Selena called behind me before appearing in front of me. With her head bowed, she said, “Pardon me for my remarks back there at the hall. I only made that statement because I felt it was like washing the dirty lining of the palace in public.” She mused. Ignoring her, I brushed past her an
Anna's POV Sitting at the edge of the bed, I clutched my stomach as I winced in pain. I wasn't hurting anywhere but the thought of losing the baby I had been living for gnawed inside of me as my eyes burnt with hot tears. Never had I thought I was going to lose my baby but here I was, childless and feeling empty on the inside. Shutting my eyes tightly, I leaned downwards still holding my stomach with both hands. Moments later, I felt a hand on my shoulder and I immediately sat up. Blinking my eyes rapidly with fright, I snapped my head upwards only to see Maya holding my shoulder. She had a pitiful look on her face and it made my heart shred. It must have been my sobs that had woken her up. The last time I looked in her direction, she was fast asleep on the couch and I already felt bad for making her uncomfortable on her first visit to the pack. “I'm sorry for making you witness all these…” I muttered, wanting to say more but she placed her index finger over my lips. “Don