ETHAN'S POV"How come Goddess Israel's temple is so much bigger and much more gilded than your palace?" Tracy asks in an astounded voice as she gapes at the opulent interior of the massive temple with widened eyes. "I thought the King's palace is the most important feature of every Kingdom? What's the point of having a temple this big?" I halt, a bit shocked by her shallow thinking. I had expected a good person like her to have deeper knowledge of what's truly important. "My palace is nothing more than a home for me and my small family. The only other special purpose it serves is hosting occasional meetings with our allies." I state matter-of-factly. "This temple is what connects us with the Goddess of life. Her great powers keeps us wealthy and powerful. In return we bring our tributes here for the poor and the sick to collect." I explain even though it's something she should be aware of already."Not everything you have said makes much sense to me. But since you're the man I love
ETHAN'S POVI have never questioned Tracy's behaviour before, but it seems like she is refusing a simple confession for no good reason. "All you have to do is disclose your little mistakes to him, swear that you regret doing them and he will gladly approve our marriage." I urge and she sighs with what sounds like annoyance."Why are you giving that man so much power over us? We love each other and we are ready to live together for the rest of our lives. Why let that man impose ridiculous rules on us when we can just have our wedding without him?" She asks, clearly fighting the idea of confessing her sins to the priest. "The special connection we have with Goddess Israel is the most important thing in this Kingdom. We must prove to her that you're a good person so she can accept our union. If we turn our backs on her she will forsake our Kingdom. Our strength and wealth will diminish and evil will reign." I point and she still shakes her head."What exactly are you afraid of confessi
EMMA'S POVNo one has ever offered me a gift before, that's probably the reason why this old blanket feels warmer than any other I have ever used. Stephen gave it to me when we came back from dinner and I couldn't help feeling on top of the world despite the fact that I can only use it for the few days I am allowed to live. I may be waiting for my death but instead of feeling scared I feel fortunate and grateful. I desired the things I have now throughout the years I was free and never got them. I longed to have friends and a loving family but all I got was hate. This may be a prison but I finally feel accepted and a little appreciated as well.Lilian and her siblings now feels like the caring family I never had. Stephen is turning out to be quite the genuine friend I wished to meet. Getting a gift was the other thing I dreamed of and he made me feel a little special by giving me this blanket. It has holes in some places, but that's alright since we are in prison where new things are
TRACY'S POV"I cannot use my blood to save Alpha Lucian's family when ordinary people are also dying of the curse. I wouldn't be a fair King if I did that. He has to wait for the curse to be lifted like everyone else." Ethan responds to the well-groomed beta of Crystal Falls. It's one of the many regions that make up this Kingdom.One often forgets that each region has an Alpha with minor powers over the ordinary people. They are answerable to their Alpha King . . .Ethan, who literally overshadows their existence with his powers and perfections.Everyone knows that he despises those Alpha's especially when they try to overestimate their importance. Alpha Lucian sent his beta to beg Ethan to heal his critically sick wife and daughter. Ethan has a good heart but he cannot heal and everyone that is too sick to wait for the day of atonement. His response has left me disappointed however. I needed some kind of an emergency to stop him from going to Silver moon pack to attend that wretched
ETHAN'S POVA lot of things about Tracy's attempted rape seem questionable. As much as I like to render justice against lewd men that foolishly use their physical strength to harm women, but I feel like facts are missing in this case. Tracy has been quite sloppy lately, these girlish dramas are so unlike her. I thought she was heading to the palace kitchen to get water, how did she end up walking in the opposite direction? Any man would have to be mad to attempt raping any female inside a palace like this. It's unwise to trust every word that Tracy says when she isn't acting as modest as the virtuous lady she has always been. "You should kick that bitch out of this palace right now! Everything she says is a lie. She is a monster in sheep's clothing, trust me!" Jason roars angrily, shifting dramatically in his seat across desk.A credible witness would help solve a lot in a case like this, but apparently my drunk baby brother isn't exactly a trustworthy source of the truth, not when
EMMA'S POVLilian's cold hand touches the side of my neck and I instantly jolt from my sleep, feeling lightheaded and short of breathe. "Sorry, I didn't meant to startle you, I was just checking your pulse." She apologises with a smile. "You look okay . . . almost like nothing happened." She observes pushing the stray hairs hiding my face back with her cold hand. I flinch and she pulls her hand back, muttering another apology.I wish I can assume that nothing really happened, that it was just a bad dream, but the pain in my wrist and fresh bandages are evidence that that torturous ordeal was real. I found myself back here last night after passing out. I was feeling too dizzy and weak to stay awake so I just let myself find peace in sleep. I no longer feel like I would collapse if I stand on my feet, I still feel a little dizzy though.Two guards are unlocking the cells and yelling at prisoners to rush out fast. I notice a couple of eyes peering into our cell, giving me sympathetic l
EMMA'S POVI take deep breathes to ease the anxiety that is causing my blood to rush through my veins and my hairs to stand on end. Everyone else around me seems confident and ready, probably because they don't worry about how fast they can move or who is going to be chasing after them later. I watch with a racing heart as Stephen's group of friends starts the scene that is supposed to cause a distraction. Two of them start yelling out loud at each other, their fake expressions of range seeming quite convincing. "You're mad to think I will let this slide! Take your silly words back or I will snap your skinny neck!" One yells at the other. "All I said are facts! It's not my fault you are so ashamed of the truth!" His partner in the act fires back. The ferocity in their voices makes it seem like they will tear the life out of each other."Such a loose mouth you have! I will teach you how to mind your own business like a man should!" The first guy rises from his seat, his fists clench
TRACY'S POVEthan's attitude towards me seems to have suddenly changed. I don't see love or admiration in his eyes when he glances at me now, it's like he hasn't truly forgiven me for the unnecessary drama I caused yesterday despite the pleasant efforts I have made to make him forget it all. I grudgingly accepted to accompany him to this pathetic pack after failing to find a way to stop him from attending this cheap wedding. My heart beats harder with each step we take towards the opulent seats reserved for us at the front of the heavily decorated and crowded hall. Every eye in the room is watching us with vivid admiration. I have always dreamt of glorious moments like this, me walking beside Ethan while ordinary people ogle at us. But in my dreams I was happy and confident, not desperate and full of apprehension. I notice young women and girls eyeing up Ethan like a piece of sweet cake they are dying to taste. I imagine they must be quite envious of me. Hopefully none of their fac