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