Liam rushed to Greg's figure which was now slumped on the floor. His heart slammed against his chest as he thought of the worst possible scenario that had happened."Greg? Greg?!!" "I'm not dead yet!" Came Greg's gruff answer as he shoved away Liam's hand " Stop screaming my name already"Liam breathed out a sigh of relief and collapsed on his back close to his friend " I will kill you for this! I swear!" He added and heard Greg scoff "Not if I kill you first" Greg replied and Liam scoffed too.The sight of the Alpha and Beta laying by the door was a thing to behold as each was lost in his own thoughts, staring up into empty space."Man, where on earth have you been?" Liam was the first to get up. He stood up and helped his friend back to his feet."Do you have any idea how worried I was? I've searched everywhere for you. Don't you dare disappear like that ever again!"Greg's chest heaved up and down like someone who's just ran a marathon. Liam couldn't help but notice."And what ha
Unable to keep up with her long train of thoughts, Xylah left the room to find Greg.. or Liam.. or even the both of them if they were together.But she doubted that but still went ahead to find them. She needed to talk to them. Everything had suddenly gone wrong and Xylah couldn't just sit back and do nothing while both men slowly destroy their friendship like this.She'll never be able to forgive herself if anything like that were to happen. Before it was too late, she had to talk to them.Xylah navigated her way to Greg's room first. It was located at the far end of the same hallway she was, but she had never for once gone there. Today, Xylah knew she had to. For the sake of both of them. She reached the room, knocked and waited but there was no reply.Was he asleep? She knocked again and when there was no reply, she pushed open the door and went into the dark room."Greg?" She called out "Are you sleeping already?" Getting no reply, she went ahead to switch the lights on and foun
Liam almost choked on the apple in his mouth as his eyes went triple their size. "What?!" He spat the apple out " What did you just say?"Greg looked unmoved " You heard me, I'm going to ask her to be my Luna""Just wait Greg, wait first" Liam sat up " Do you even realize what you're saying??""What's wrong with what I'm saying?" Greg frowned at him."No.. I mean I'm not saying it's wrong, but do you even realize what you're saying?" "Luna? Greg are you being serious? I get that you like.. love Xylah but this is a very serious issue. Being the Luna of a pack is not a small issue""So what is the issue?" Greys frowned only deepened."Xylah… she.. she's an omega? Don't get me wrong but I mean she's– she's just an Omega and you.. you're an Alpha, Greg, the Alpha of this pack. And apart from that, we have no idea who Xylah is. We don't where she's come from, what type of person she is and what she's done in her previous life""We don't know anything about her, so how can you just make h
The sight that met Greg's eyes when he exited the pack house was one he never expected to see. A couple of cars were packed in front of his house, with men, spread out as far as the eyes could see. Some were dressed in suits while others, he recognized as the royal guards were clad in their uniform. The flag of the royal army stood beautifully in the morning sun as they all stood at attention, head kept straight without batting an eye."What's going on?" Liam asked behind Greg. He too was shocked to see the men "Why are prince Caspian's men at our pack all of a sudden?""I don't know" Greg's voice was grim. His eyes were fixed on a man at the front who was approaching them. He was a bulky man, dressed in a pitch black suit and had dark sunglasses on."I am commander Aeon" The large man introduced himself " Incharge of his Highness' royal guards" He showed them his ID."We have an order from his Highness himself" He rolled out a scroll and handed it over to Greg."I'll have that" Liam
A certain car had been brought out front as Xylah walked, flanked by two men behind her. It's door was opened and as Xylah prepared to enter, she fought the urge to look back at Greg one last time."Miss" One of the men standing behind her spoke when Xylah stood there unmoving for a while " We're getting late"Xylah looked up at him and nodded, her eyes flying to look at Greg and Liam quickly.She saw Greg standing there devastated and behind him, Liam had placed his hands to his shoulders, staring at her sadly.She fought hard to stop the tears which were threatening to fall but she failed miserably so she hurriedly got into the car and watched as the door was shut close.Greg's whole body had gone cold hearing Xylah's words. He couldn't believe she has just said all that to him. He stood gaping at nothing in particular and by the time he realized, Xylah was already halfway to the carriage."Xylah!" He hollered, eyes widening in horror "Xylah wait! You can't leave!""You can't leave
Xylah covered her mouth trying to stiffle the cry that wanted to desperately escape as she sat at the backseat. She couldn't believe she had just done what she back there.The look on Greg's face after she told him she was leaving had broken her completely. For a moment there, she felt herself waver and had almost gone back on her decision but stopped herself.But Xylah knew she couldn't be at a pack where people took her for granted. But what was the difference with where she was going back to know?Her former pack had it worst.Xylah had no idea why the prince had ordered for her to be brought back to him. He had rejected her hadn't he? Then what did he want now?Xylah had never seen the prince, but she hated him for what he had done to her. He had made her a more useless person and a laughing stock after he rejected her without a reason.Why did he want her back?Was she making a mistake by agreeing to go back there?Xylah's throat dried up at the thought of returning to her former
The drive back to the palace was a very long one and Xylah ended up dozing off in the process car. She was jolted awake the moment the car pulled to a stop and her eyes opened to see the sky was already turning dark."We're here, Miss" The man seated at the passenger seat announced and got out to get the door for her. She recognized his voice to be the same as the same man from earlier.Xylah hesitatated for a while, but eventually stepped out of the car. Once out, she swallowed seeing the unfamiliar environment and opened her mouth to speak but the man beat her to it."Right this way, Ma'am," He gestured and led for Xylah to follow. Four men fell behind her, keeping their distance but Xylah knew they were there incase she would even think of escaping.She sighed. It was of no use really. Xylah trotted behind him without a word, her eyes gaping at the beautiful sight she beheld."Wow..." She breathed subconsciously, seeing the palace with her own eyes for the very first time in her li
Caspian sucked in a sharp breath, the pressure pressing down on his neck made it hard for him to even breathe. Heavy smoke evaded his nostrils and he coughed, his eyes shot open. His head pressed against the pillow as he gasped, locking eyes with the figure above him.Caspian's hands grabbed onto the figure's, whose face was hidden behind a mask and slowly, be started to pry his hands off. The figure's eyes widened and he pressed down even more but it was useless. Caspian was much stronger, he pulled his hands away like it was nothing and then with a single punch, threw the stranger off the bed. The man landed on the ground with a loud thud, got up and started to take several steps back.Caspian jumped off the bed, his sight was greeted with dark smoke and he saw more seeped in from under the door. Around him, the walls were burning, and so was Caspian's blood. He approached the man whose eyes were now wide with disbelief, confusion swirled in them.'How was this possible?' the man wo
Epilogue"The long awaited day has arrived dear viewers," The female reporter smiled brightly at the camera "We've just been informed that our dear Queen has gone into labor and a little prince is expected soon. The whole world is in anticipation and we're sending our hearts, prayers and heartfelt wishes to the Royal family. We wish the Queen nothing but a safe delivery"Caspian walked back and forth, his eyes darted towards the closed door every now and then. The whole of the chambers was dead quiet save for the constant screams and cries coming from behind the door and the loud thudding of his heart.His heart pounded against his chest so fast, he was sure it was going to explode any moment. He still couldn't believe what was happening— his wife, his queen, his mate was finally in labor.Caspian had waited for this day ever since that night and now that it was finally here, he didn't know why he felt this nervous. A fear nagged at his being, one that refused to go away no matter ho
Xylah sat in front of her dressing mirror, dressed in all white and a veil over her head, a single tear flowed down her cheeks. Today marks the third month after Caspian's day and today, everything was going to change for her. She was getting married, again. And to whom? Sire Onyx himself. Xylah recoiled at the mere thought of marrying Caspian's uncle but she was helpless, just like she was on the night she stabbed Caspian.The whole city had gone into mourning after his body had been found cold the next morning. The cause of death was said to be a stab in the heart with a silver knife. Silver was lethal to all werewolves— it took their lives like it meant nothing.Investigations had been carried out but Sire onyx ofcourse got the case closed. Days passed by and Caspian was soon forgotten, he was but a useless prince after all.Xylah shook away the thoughts and took a long sigh as she's escorted out of the room.' Today was going to be a long day' She thought, clutching the small kni
Xylah slowly made her way to the dinner room flanked by her attendees. It's been days since her meeting with Sire Onyx Xylah had tried really hard to forget all about it but having to see him everyday was a constant reminder on its own. The royal family had this tradition He had given her time and his eyes held the same amount of warning whenever it met hers.Today was no different, the moment Xylah had stepped into the dinning room, her eyes met his Onyx's first. A disapproving look crossed his face. Onyx had already given her the instructions on what to do and was expecting the results for days now. Xylah couldn't bring herself to just do it.She sat in her place at the table, opposite her husband and looked everywhere but at Onyx. She felt his eyes bore into her soul as the kitchen maids serve breakfast. Xylah made it a mental note to eat quickly, excuse herself and hurry out of here before Onyx was done. She didn't want him to trap her like he always did the rest for the day.Ch
You.." Jane growled the moment she reached Xylah."Oh, mothe—" Xylah barely had the chance to complete her words when a heavy slap.lamded on her cheeks, the sound resounded across the entire drawing room. Two amidst who stood there gasped at the same time Xylah did."Mother?" Xylah called out in shock, a hand to her cheek."I am not your mother!" Came Janes harsh growl "Don't u ever call me that you filthy bitch" she barked, the veins on her forehead Popping. Xylah has seen Jane angry so many times but this was the first time she was seeing her like this. She looked mad, almost possessed. She looked up at the maids who stared at them in shock."Leave us" She simply said and they nodded almost immediately before scurrying out of the room. Jane humped "You must be enjoying yourself are you not? You must be so happy after ruining my daughter's life!""But what did I do?" Cykah had no idea why so much anger was being directed at her. she hadn't done a thing."Everything!" Jane yelled and
"Come now, let's go" Ian said finally releasing her from the hug" We don't have much time left as it is"His hands held hers as he pulled her along and of course, Xylah's feet betrayed her, they trotted after him mindlessly as they headed for the door. It was only when she saw him open the door that her heart started to race.She can't do this, she can't go with Ian. His life was already on the line and if they leave like this, then—No, Xylah swallowed. She wanted nothing more than to run as far away from here as possible and start a new life with her mate, of course. But she knew she couldn't do that."I can't come with you!" She used all the strength she had left to scream those words, stopping Ian dead in his tracks. He turned to look at her, his eyes filled with questions."Xylah?" His voice broke as his grip on her loosened. Xylah used that opportunity to free herself."Yes Ian I'm sorry but I can't come with you""But why? Wh–""I don't owe you any explanation" her jaw tighten
Ian stopped on front of Xylah's door, his hands raised as he dropped a soft knock on the door"Xylah?" He called out, his voice even softer "Are you in there?" He asked. It was a stupid question ofcourse, as she most certainly was in there. She couldn't go anywhere else.Moments later, he heard the shuffling of feet and the door being unlocked before it was pulled open, the face of his mate coming into his view. The smile on Ian's face disappeared the moment he saw her."Xylah?" A small frown made it's way up his face. "What's wron—" she didn't let him complete his sentence as she crashed into his arms without warning.Whether or not Ian was taken aback, Xylah didn't know because she felt him wrapped his arms around her a moment later. The familiar sparks were sent running across her body again, it felt like she was electrocuted but not bad electrocuted, electrocuted in a good way. Xylah closed her eyes, it felt oddly comforting.How grateful she was he didn't say anything through ou
Xylah returned to her room devastated after her discussion with Aeon and Raphael. They had given her an ultimatum knowing fully well which one Xylah would pick. With a heavy heart, Xylah obviously ended up picking the latter— to save Ian's life.Xylah would endure anything, but she couldn't tolerate a single scratch on Ian. He was her friend and savior, he had given her a new life, chose to hold her hand when others didn't and above all, Ian was her mate.She couldn't let any injustice come to him when it was her fault after all. The reason they had both snuck out was for her to enjoy some fun time.As she collapsed on her bed , face first, she couldn't hold back all of the tears threatening to fall, all of them came down in a huge stream. Her bedcovers were stained in no time as Xylah cried. She cried and cried, her body racking with powerful sobs yet she didn't even try to stop them. She let herself cry her sorrows away.Xylah couldn't believe how unfortunate she was. Just yesterday
Xylah took a step back, the surprise and shock on her face was evident as she watched the grown up man drool and mumble some incoherent words which she couldn't understand at all. She watched him burst into laughter and pointed at her while an idiot which made her gasp.It looked like she was the only surprised one because the other two men in the room looked ok as if nothing had happened– as if all was just normal to them.Xylah now understood why everyone refered to him as the useless prince. Horror washed over her as she wondered what could've turned such a fine man into something as dreadful as this?He had beautiful ocean blue eyes, accentuated by thick black lashes, a long and perfect nose sat on his face.Xylah could swear she had never seen a finer man all her life. His features were enough to make one drool but he was drooling instead?She watched the prince pick up a piece of salad from one of the bowls on the table and bring it up to his face. He blew on it, then sniffed it
'You're getting married to the prince tomorrow'Those were the only words that kept repeating themselves over Xylah's head as she walked down the long hall leading to the dining room.The hallway she walked in was adorned with gold paintings and intricately carved sculptures and the whole floor was covered with a red carpet, which contrasted with the long dark pink gown she had chosen to wear.On a normal day Xylah would have been looking around, at the paintings and designs curiously and marveling at how beautiful they were but that day was not just today. Her mind was filled with so many thoughts, it was so jumbled up that she had a hard time time knowing what was what.Earlier, she had chosen a pretty decent pink gown and decided to wear it to her meeting with the prince. She allowed her hair to fall down in her natural waves and didn't see it necessary to do any makeup or anything of the sort as she was going to meet the prince.Xylah was just going there to finally see this "pri