Anna's POV It had been a few minutes now since Maya took her leave, leaving me all alone in the chambers. For some reason, I kept looking in the direction of the doors hoping it would fling open and then Lillian would come in or even Alpha Jasper. I'm not going to lie; even though we joked about the way he reacted to disrespect, I was scared. I was scared that he was going to hurt me because of the way I had spoken to him. If only I could wound back the hands of time, I bet I wouldn't have spoken to him in that manner and then I would have nothing to worry about. Taking in a deep breath, I pushed my hand into my hair and then began to tug on it as I stared into space. Apart from thinking of the punishment I was bound to receive from Alpha Jasper, my mind was also preoccupied with the reason why he had decided to cover up for Selena when he knew fully well that she was the perpetrator. Alpha Jasper wasn't someone to be regarded as dumb. He was intelligent, and nothi
Anna's POV If I hadn't refuted his claim immediately, he would keep pestering me until I confessed and then he would send for the royal physician. Since I didn't want any of that to happen, I remained firm in covering up my health condition and, at the same time, hoping he wouldn't detect anything. Leaning towards me, he took my lips into his and then he began to smooch me, anywhere his hand could touch. He was so intentional in this, making me yearn for him even when I wasn't in the mood. At one point, all I was thinking about was how to push him off, but I feared how he was going to react. Not only that, I also wanted him, and so I couldn't bring myself to do it. With my thighs clenched, I leaned towards him and then dug my nails into his shoulder. “I'm sorry for being distant.” He muttered, pulling away for only a split second before he crashed his lips against mine again, now fondling with my breasts. “I feel a bit of pain” I muttered, accompanying it with a win
Selena's POV With Elena out of the way now, I was in my chamber, sitting on the edge of my bed with my hands resting under my chin. “Ugh!” I sighed for the hundredth time within five minutes. Since I returned from disposing of Elena's body so the rogue would come feast on it, since she was an omega and slave and doesn't deserve a proper burial; my head kept making up scenarios which was throwing me off balance. “What am I going to do now?” I muttered. Now, walking from one end of my room to the other with my hand resting on my waist, I had my gaze on the ground, trying not to think so much about it, but I couldn't help. Father's words kept ringing in my head and I knew for certain that he wasn't bluffing. He was going to keep with his words of handing me over to Alpha Jasper when he finally learned I was the one behind the killings. Anyway, I doubt if that would ever happen. Everyone who was linked had been killed, and I didn't give them the chance to even confe
Maya's POV Last night, while I was trying to get some sleep, Lillian came knocking on my door and when I opened up, I found her holding a basket of fresh fruits. They looked so juicy, and just when I was about to thank her for bringing them for me, she said, “They are for Luna Anna. She requested them, but Alpha Jasper is now with her, so I can't deliver them.” “Oh, I see. I will deliver them.” I received the basket from her only to turn around to see her peering at me. Wondering what the issue was, I stepped out of my chamber and then placed my hand on her shoulder, “Is anything the matter?” I asked. “Luna Anna looks pale, please help her get over the death of her parents. I don't want anything to happen to her.” She sobbed. “Come on, stop crying. Nothing would happen to her, she would be alright.” I said reassuringly, patting her cheek. She stepped backwards and after a curt bow, said, “Thank you, I know I can count on you.” Lillian's words did nothing but make
Alpha Jasper's POV After Selena left the study, I couldn't concentrate. I kept thinking about her request to return to the palace. “The question is how she got into the palace in the first place without being accosted. I remembered vividly giving the guards the instruction not to admit her into the palace.” I said through gritted teeth and with my hands clenched. That aside, the main focus was her boldness to show up after all the atrocities she had committed and her request of returning to the palace was something I couldn't wrap my head around. “She thinks I'm a kid that she can toss about.” I let out a low chuckle, replaying the scene in my head. Since I couldn't do anything after the interruption, I had no choice but to retire to my chambers and get some rest. While walking through the hallway, I met the guards in their respective positions, bringing to my remembrance how Selena had managed to sneak her way into the study without their notice. Halting abruptly,
Selena's POV Since I left Alpha Jasper's study, there was this rush of anger that had consumed me which was threatening to tear me apart. To think that I made a fool of myself before him was driving me crazy with each passing minute. Fine, I admit I had tried to frame him for having sex with me so I could get Anna out of the way, but it had been a while since it happened, and for goodness sake, he should have let go of that grudge. Moreover, my mother paid for my sins and so I see no reason why he should be holding on to that. Now resting against the cold wall, I shut my eyes tightly trying to forget about the events of the previous night. Since I returned, I haven't gotten a wink of sleep, as anger surged through my veins. “Even if he tries to act stubborn, I'm still going to get him for myself. Moreover, if we had had sex, I wouldn't be the only one to be pleasured by it.” I said with an eye roll, plopping on my bed. Smirking, I wrapped my hand around my body, ti
Anna's POV Since Alpha Jasper left earlier, he hasn't returned, leaving me all alone. Even Lillian was nowhere to be found and I began to wonder if all was well with her. Recently, she had been looking troubled but I haven't gotten the chance to question her thoroughly to find out what the issue was. Pushing my hand into my hair, I let out a low sigh. “I hope he goes with his words. I can't wait for all Selena's evil deeds to be brought to the light.” I muttered, biting my lower lips. Pulling myself off the bed, I shut my eyes tightly and after a few minutes, I snapped it open and then began to grope my way towards the bathroom. “Even if Lillian wasn't here, I would still be able to cater for myself,” I muttered, pushing Alpha Jasper's words to the back of my head. He had warned me not to do anything by myself when I have maids at my beck and call. After a cold bath, where I couldn't help but think about making out with Alpha Jasper, I stumbled out of the tube and
Alpha Jasper's POV After leaving the chambers that morning, I made my way towards the courtroom to get a grip on my activities for the day. “Is that all?” I asked and Beta Jacob nodded before saying, “Yes, my lord. The meeting with the elders will be held tomorrow.” With my hands behind my back, I made my way towards the window and then began to stare at the large expanse of green vegetation that lay in front of me. Taking in a deep breath, I took a deep drink of the fresh air before snapping my eyes open. The meeting with the elders was about the rogues but still, I haven't been able to come up with a solution. We were supposed to find a solution to the issue on the ground jointly, but unfortunately for me, I was always left to come up with a solution while they went around corners, murmuring and dragging out the issue. “My lord, don't you think you have to meet with the rogue before the meeting with the elders? I bet he would have a lot of information to divulge
Author's POV Months later… Sitting on the throne in the courtroom was Alpha Jasper who was wearing a worried look as he stared at the elders seated before him. As usual, they were whispering among themselves, making noise in the process since none of them were bold enough to bring up the topic. Shitting uncomfortably on his seat, Alpha Jasper shot his eyes tightly, trying not to show the extent of his worries but if he was carefully observed, it wouldn't go unnoticed. Before leaving the chambers, Anna had shown signs of labor and so he had sent for the physician who was on standby just in case something like this happened. “I hope nothing bad happens, I hope nothing bad happens, I hope nothing bad happens…” He kept on going over and over his words, hitting his fist against the arm of the chair. In his frustrated state, he didn't realize he was voicing it until Beta Jacob pointed it out to him and it was confirmed when he locked eyes with the elders who were staring.
Author's POV Watching the monster devour Selena who was struggling to get herself out of the cage was a relief to Alpha Jasper. Her cries and screams for help made a coy smile appear on his lips, his gaze never leaving her even for a second. “You should have stopped when I asked you to but you never listened.” He groaned, wiping off the splash of blood from his face. “My lord, here,” Beta Jacob said, placing a bowl of water in front of him so he would clean up. By the time he was done, the monster had finished devouring Selena and now it was purring in satisfaction. Still smiling, he pushed his hand into his pockets and then began to head towards the exit. On arrival at the chambers, the moment he pushed the door in, Anna, who had been pacing around with a worried look on her face, halted. “What is the issue?” He asked, peering at her with a raised brow. “Selena… what are you going to do with her.” She rapped while Alpha Jasper stared at her full lips. Unaw
Alpha Jasper's POV Grateful I have been able to prove to Anna that there was nothing going on between me and Selena, I turned towards her with a coy smile playing on my lips. “Are you okay?” I asked, running my fingers against her smooth arm. “Yeah, just a little bit tired. I will be perfectly okay when I have gotten enough rest.” She said in a reassuring tone. Nodding, I got off my seat and then pushed my hand towards her, “Let's go.” I said, helping her rise with my other hand. When she finally got off the seat with a lot of difficulty, I held her shoulder, helping her walk towards the door. “Thank you.” She said as we made our way through the hallway. “You don't have to thank me. I did what every other person who is in my place would do… so, it's not a big deal.” I said with a little laugh and she joined in. Still smiling, I patted her shoulders, hoping I would see someone around to help her to the chambers safely since Maya was still incapacitated. “Take h
Alpha Jasper's POV The more Selena tried to play the victim card on me, the angrier I became but I held myself back as I waited patiently for the physicians to arrive. By the time I was done dealing with her, Anna will have no choice but to believe and quit doubting me. After what seems like an eternity, the door of the courtroom caved in and almost immediately, Beta Jacob walked in, followed by her family physician. “Since you decided to involve your family physician, I think I should consider giving her the spot of the royal infirmary since you trust her more than the head physician.” I smacked my lips, drumming my finger against the arm of my seat. “I never doubted you, I just wanted my family physician to handle me since it had been her duty.” Selena said in her defense. “It's alright, please go ahead with it.” I gestured to the physician who immediately made her way to the middle of the courtroom. “My lord.” She bowed with her hands folded in front of her.
Anna's POV “Pregnant?” I mumbled, staring at Selena. With the way she has spoken, even though I didn't want to believe her claim, I had no choice but to do so. The look on her face was something I couldn't get off my mind despite all my efforts, it kept popping up, taunting me in the process. “She is pregnant.” I muttered again, staring at Alpha Jasper who had his back turned on me. At this point, I needed an explanation from him but it seems like I wasn't going to get it. No doubts, he was aware of it but he was acting like he had no idea. Clenching and unclenching my fists, I kept digging my teeth into my bottom lips, not minding the pains I was inflicting on myself. Why isn't he looking in my direction? Does it mean he is guilty of the allegation? — I pondered, shifting my gaze away from him momentarily. Slowly, the realization began to dawn on me. No wonder he had been postponing her punishment, always coming up with an excuse to push it aside. “I shou
Alpha Jasper's POV For the next few minutes they followed, I didn't react. I kept staring at Selena who was still struggling to get away from the guards who held her even more firmly. “What are you aiming at?” I asked, my gaze never leaving her. Her confession didn't shake me but I feared how Anna was going to react to it. Because of this, I didn't look in her direction, instead, I had my gaze on Selena. “Congratulations.” I said, hitting my palms together. “You have no idea what I’m talking about.” She yelled and with all the energy she could muster, she freed herself from the guards grip. “Don't come any closer.” She yelled at them when they attempted to hold her again. “Let her be.” I said only then did they retreat from her. Now in the middle of the courtroom, she pushed her hair away from her face and after arranging her dress, she straightened up. “It seems you didn't get what I said.” She said, rolling her eyes. “You said you're pregnant and I congr
Alpha Jasper's POV My words must have struck a chord in her because the look on her face was like she was going to pass out the next second. Selena being the cunny one must have come up with different things to wriggle herself out of my grip but not this time. Knowing this, I had braced myself up in readiness to square off with her until she exhausted every little tactic she was going to throw my way. “Should I prove you wrong?” I broke the silence in the courtroom. “I have no idea what you're talking about.” She rapped. “I still stand my ground that Anna is the one who framed me.” She pressed on. Snapping my fingers, Beta Jacob quickly rushed to my side, wielding the silver dagger we had recovered from the woods. “What about this?” I asked, waving the weapon above my head. “My dagger.” She cried out with a look of surprise on her face. In this case, a novice would think she was innocent. “Why was it in the woods?” “I have no idea. I have been searching for
Selena’s POV In a thousand years to come, I doubt if I will forget this day, the embarrassment and everything that came with it. The maids and guards whom I had once had control over were staring at me, pointing their fingers and at the same time making snide comments which I didn't want to hear. If I did, I doubt if I would let go easily. I will be prompted to teach one of them a lesson, thereby worsening my current situation. “What am I going to do now?” This was the only question ringing in my head. For Alpha Jasper to send Beta Jacob to come fetch me, that means he had strong evidence against me. “I should have stabbed her neck instead of her stomach. I know for sure, she wouldn't have survived it.” My eyes were already burning with hot tears which I wasn't going to allow to roll down. Showing my vulnerability would be the last thing I will do, I’d rather die than to do that. On getting to the courtroom, I took in a deep breath and immediately the doors were
Selena's POV With each step I took, it gradually began to dawn on me the deep mess I was in. It was as if I was in a dream, a bad dream which I was desperate to wake up from. Snapping my eyes shut, I took in a deep breath before opening them once more. “Father,” I muttered, biting my lower lips as anger mixed with hatred welled up inside of me. Yes! I understand he was mad at me; I was the one who made him lose his mate and also made him a laughing stock among the council of elders, but that doesn't mean he should push me off when he gets the slightest opportunity. With the way he had acted, it was apparent he had been waiting for the right time to get rid of me and immediately he got it, he didn't think twice. Blinking my eyes rapidly to send back the tears that had welled up in them, I remembered my mother. If only she was still here with us, this wouldn't be happening. She would have found a way to pull me out of this mess even if it meant placing her life on