(Doris' Pov)
Whatever Jona's intention was, I knew it was for me to be killed. He won't waste any time wanting me killed but can give half of the werewolf kingdom to Andrew just to save Ken. Ken, who out of his pride thought that he could make me swallow my words, has now been captured and his foolish brother wants to fulfil a ridiculous demand to get him released.
I knew that was his aim of making such a promise. He had probably thought that I would be killed by Andrew, so he would use that as an excuse when people ask why he gave out half of the werewolf kingdom.
Jonas looked at Andrew after he spoke and appeared to be proud of himself for making such a promise. From his looks, I could tell that he thought that I would be killed so he would be able to save his brother, Ken.
I felt the gaze of Andrew on me and I moved my eyes to him to see that he was looking at me with an evil smile plastered on his face. He also looked pleased with the promise that Jon
(Doris' Pov)I was sure that if Jonas was capable, he would have rushed to beat me at this moment. I called him a puppet because he had been acting like one since this case arose, but it felt like a punch to his face as he was presently glaring at me."Just shut up you young woman!" He yelled out angrily."How dare you call me that? What do you mean by I'm a puppet to the vampires? Have you lost it?" He growled. "I do my things the way I choose to and not from being controlled by anyone. You don't dare accuse me like that because you know nothing. If you think my being nice to the vampires means that I'm a puppet then you must be out of your mind. And why wouldn't I care for my people? Are they not the ones that I'm supposed to guide? I care about them because I don't want your stupid decisions to end them."Jonas kept on ranting in anger, he did not want to accept being called a puppet especially when he was faced with the presence of many people.
(Jonas' Pov)Who would want to be killed by these fiery purebred vampires? Everyone already knew their strength and where they stood if a sudden attack happened. No one wants to die yet and it was obvious in most of the faces that were here, the reason why I knew that many, if not all would stand behind my back after Doris had announced.When she made her announcement, by asking for our choices, I was not that surprised to see the first elder move immediately to stand behind her back as it had been clear enough that he was on her side, but I was quite shocked to see some faces that I had not expected to stand behind her.The people that were mostly behind Doris were her warriors, most elders, and several leaders as well. There were many faces that I had expected to be standing behind me, not wanting to get Andrew."It seems like it's quite clear what most of you want," Doris said with no expression on her face as she looked at the people who were currentl
(Jonas' Pov)Even after I had called for protection, I was still left alone with no protection whatsoever. Just as the Dragon Shadow Guardian appeared they were suddenly attacked by some vampires whom Andrew had sent to them. They were fighting them and now, no one was left to protect me. I was open for any vampire to attack me.I was certain that Andrew had sent the vampires as a form of distraction to the Dragon Shadow Guardian to let me be on my own without any protection. He proved me right when I saw certain powerful pure breeds of vampires rush to attack me immediately after my protectors were no longer at my front.My sycophants were still standing at my front when several of the vampires rushed to attack me. Not knowing what to do or even how to fight them, I began to push all the sycophants out, hoping that I might get some protection or just delay the vampires from finally hurting me."Protect me if you are for me, or you just die in their hands
(Eason’s Pov)After the king had stopped me and asked me to protect him, there was no way I wanted to do that. He had also offered desperately not knowing that I was already a Divine wolf, even higher than a mighty wolf.I had turned him down immediately and left, but I was sure that he was very close to attack and the vampires would get hold of him at any moment from now. Just as I had thought, a pure breed vampire among the others who were coming for him quickly grabbed and kidnapped him.I took this as an opportunity to inform the Reapers and the other warriors who had been training with Doris to show their true strength to distract the vampires and kill them all.We stood side by side with each other and revealed our different strengths, and it got the attention of the vampires, especially the pure breeds who went to attack the king. They turned to look at us and I could confirm that that was the first time that I saw them looking frightened and
(Jonas' Pov)I blinked my eyes open and furrowed my brows as I saw myself lying on the floor. I struggled to get up immediately but couldn't even make use of my hands, so I fell back to the floor.I was still wondering why I was on the floor and why I couldn't move my arms till I looked around and flinched when I saw the dead bodies lying on the floor closely beside me and some away from me. I looked up and saw some people standing looking around while some were having conversations.All the memories of what had happened began flooding into my head. I was being used as a hostage so that the Reapers wouldn't come close and kill the vampires. They tortured me and broke my arm. Eason encouraged them to kill me and they broke my other arm and I passed out immediately, the reason why I was on the floor."Wait, what happened to the vampires?" I thought in my head and furrowed my brows. I quickly looked down at the bodies on the floor and saw that all the vampires were dead.I looked up agai
(Doris' Pov)"What do you mean by you refusing to do it? Can you just obey my orders for once?" Jonas asked, looking frustrated.I didn't want to just give in to his orders like that, not after the way he had behaved all along and his attitude as a king in general. He was not one to make the people happy or do things that would favour them. It was always about himself and his family.He had always felt that he would have anyone to do his bidding once he ordered no matter what it was all about. Jonas was never one I saw who deserved to be respected. I refused to let him have control over me like he had wanted everyone in the werewolf kingdom to be in his hands.I knew he hated it when he was disobeyed, rejected or one had refused to agree with him. He kept on ranting about why I would not do as he said and rescue Ken and why I was always rude to him. I refused to pay any attention to him but was now glaring at him."You should be lucky enough that you are still here. Have you ever aske
(Doris' POV)“What happened in the Palace? Do you want to talk about it?” Xavier, my mate, asked when he walked into the room where I had been waiting for him for a while.“Sure,” I responded, sitting close to the edge of the bed.He glanced at me and came to sit beside me, taking off his shirt.“The King wants me to save his brother Ken.” I said, and his head slightly tilted to me, his face void of any emotion.“So, what do you want to do about it?” He asked in a nonchalant tone.Of course, I wouldn't have agreed to any of his requests, but I have to consider my family. They mean the world to me, and I will do anything to protect them.“I agreed to it.” I voiced out barely above a whisper. “He left me with no better choice when he included my family in the picture, I can't let any harm come to them.” I huffed.He slowly turned to me, his face was turning red, and I understood the meaning of that. But I need him to understand me.“It's just to save Ken and besides, Ken has nothing to
(First Elder's POV)My face marred with a frown and my gaze lowered to the floor.“What's wrong? Is there something else I must know about?” Doris' worried voice reaching my ears, shaking me out of my thoughts.“It's about Snake's death, something isn't right about it.” I said, contemplating about his death.From the onset, I had always thought it was unusual of snake to commit suicide and I must get to the bottom of it.“Why would you bring up Snake's death now? We all know he betrayed me and because he couldn't face me anymore, he committed suicide, I think we should be concerned about my life right now.” She said, her voice slightly raised at me and her brows raised.“I suspect that Snake's betrayal and his suicide have something to do with the royal family. That was so unlike Snake.” I said in a murmur, almost inaudible.“Why would you think so? And why are you just telling me about it now?” She questioned, her face wide with rage.“There was no evidence until yesterday, and I can
(Doris' POV)The next morning, I groggily opened my eyes. The day was fast spent, yet I was just waking up.I stretched my hand to the other side of the bed with my eyes still sleepy and half opened, but couldn't feel Xavier. I quickly opened my eyes and realized he wasn't on the bed with me and sat up.Suddenly, the door opened, gasping my attention. And there he was, holding a tray of meal, approaching the bed.“Good morning, sunshine.” He said in a sing-song tone, placed the tray on the bed and kissed me on the forehead.“Good morning to you too. What a pleasant surprise,” I smiled and sniffed in the aroma of the meal.I shut my eyes slightly for a minute and was mesmerized by it.“This better be nice.” I said and proceeded to take a bite.“How is it?” He asked when I chewed halfway, but my face turned into a frown and glared coldly at him.“Did you make this yourself?”“Yes, why? What's wrong?” He queried in a low tone, his eyes darting from the meal back to me.“It's amazing!” I
(Doris' POV)“Does the elders have anything to say to what the future King had said?” I asked in a low and threatening growl.They all shook their heads.“We are fine with whomever the King has chosen.” The leader said with his head slightly bowed toward Xavier.The others too did the same, except Barron, who stormed out of the conference room in anger. I waved at the Reapers to let him go while I laughed to my heart's content.“I'm sorry I couldn't meet you at the borderline.” Xavier turned to me and said after Barron left.“It's fine, I know you also have duties to attend to.” A smile spread on my face.“We would take our leave then.” One of the elders said, and they exited the room.“We should go home too,” I said to Xavier with my arms wrapped around his neck.He gently placed his hand on my waist and responded, “Sure.”I turned to the Reapers, who were still waiting for my instruction.“You all should rest, too. We all deserve it.” I said, my voice filled with pride of how we fou
(Xavier's POV)“I don't care what any of you says, I'm the elder son and the legitimate son of the late King, that throne is mine.” Barron seethed his teeth and thudded his fist against the table as he spoke.“We set the rules here in the absence of a King, which means we have the authority to make any decisions of our choice at this moment.” One of the elders protested in a calm voice.My heart kept pounding fast, and I had no idea what to do. This is a position I'm not worthy of.“Give the throne to Barron.......” I started, and all eyes fell on me, surprised. “I'm not worthy of the throne. Barron should be the 9ne to sit on it, not me.” I said, with my gaze lowered to the floor.“Good thing you know your place.” Barron snapped at me and I plucked up my chin to look at him.Seeing the hatred he had for me broke me heart more.“That won't be possible, Xavier. Even if you were dead or not the King's son, Barron would still have no place in the Palace. You were born to rule, and you ha
(Xavier's POV)Barron and I sat in the conference room, waiting for the elders. They had set up the meeting for us, to pick a new King.My heart pounded faster in my mind, thinking about everything. I wondered what kind of King I would become if I got chosen, and also how I would feel if I didn't get chosen.They were running late, but I understood the Pack was going through a rough time at the moment, which could be the cause. Barron kept glaring at me through the corner of his eyes, he had always hated.Maybe because I was an illegitimate son, but I won't be too bothered if I were him. That alone was a great disadvantage for me.After some more minutes of waiting, the door opened and the elders walked in one after the other. We both rose to our feet and bowed to greet them.“You may both have your seat,” the leader of the elders said after they had all settled down.“Thanks,” I mumbled and sat down.“I'm sure you both know the purpose of this meeting.” He started.“Can we then get t
(Doris' POV)My eyes welled for a reason I couldn't tell; whether about the King's death or the First Elder's death, I just couldn't place it.The First Elder must have blamed the King too for the death of Snake and killed me, while I trusted him with the King to be in safe hands. I wanted to come back to the Pack victorious and settle all grudges, but now, they are both dead.Case closed!Murmurs among the elders filled the air, I excused myself from them and exited the Palace.In front of the Palace, there stood the Reapers, some warriors, the two warriors who carried the First Elder's body and some curious Pack members who shot cold glares at me as I stepped out.They were scared to speak, but I could almost read their minds through their faces, it was so sad and bitter. I know they wanted to question me about the First Elder, but none of them dare say a word.“Carry the body, let's go.” I said to the warriors and turned to leave when a female voice stopped me.“The King?” She aske
(Doris' POV)“You should have never done it. All Snake had was you.”“And he was a sacrifice meant to be made, how could I not do it?” His voice dropped to almost a whisper, remorse crept in.My face softened and I halted, watching his moves. Who can tell, it might be another one of his numerous tricks to get new off my guard.“You have done too much evil already, why would you want me dead too?”“You have the guts to ask me that? Snake died because he was your follower, what more would bring me joy than your corpse?” He snapped, enraged and ready to strike again.He's right about that, Snake might still be alive if he wasn't serving me. Maybe some of them really died because of me, and it's all my fault, but I won't let them die in vain. I'll seek the justice that their souls deserve.I eased myself from the defense stance and looked at the First Elder. Even with being a Divine Wolf, he's still a piece of cake to me.And though I wanted justice for all he had harmed, a part of me sti
(Doris' POV)My lips twitched with rage.How dare he lie to me, paint people evil to me, so I could get to trust him while he was the evil himself?I halted in front of him and crouched, lifting his head to meet my eyes.“Forgive, you say?” A scoff traveled through my lips and I rose to my feet.“Why did you do it? Why did you make me trust so much in you and turned out to be the evil I was up against?” I asked in a hushed tone, almost couldn't believe he could do such a thing to me.I had always seen him as a noble and honest man who wanted justice for those the King had wrong. Only God knows how many crimes he had committed that I knew nothing about.“I'm sorry, please forgive me.” He said out loud, bowing his head again.I beat my feet on the ground, filled with rage for the nonchalant apologies he was tendering. None of his apologies would bring back those who had died.None of his
(Doris' POV)My eyes met with the strongest vampire King and my lips twitched. Though he tried to mask his fears, it was still written over his face.He must be wondering how we got through Reya and the other Purebred vampires, but nobody dare mess with the Goddess of War, I'll always be available to give them their responses.“How dare you look me in the eyes?” He growled as if to threaten me, but I stood firm.“I can look you in the eyes because I can....... We all can.” My arms spread out, referring to my warriors and the Reapers.His face went red with anger.“How dare you?” He cussed and turned to one of his men. “Where the heck is Reya?” He asked, whispering.“There would be no need for that,” I butted in abruptly, and he looked at me with his left brow raised at my remark. “She would be food for the earth in no time.” I concluded and smirked.He unde
(Xavier's POV)Seated in front of aunt Jane's house, my mind drifted to Doris. It's been days after she left, and I couldn't help it but miss her like hell, I would give anything to hold her in my arm sooner.I know the battle would be fierce, but I hope she would be rest assured that her family would be safe with me.Felix, Doris brother, walked to the front of the house and sat beside me on the swing chair.“What are you doing out here? You should be inside, resting.” I said to him, and let glared coldly at me for a few seconds.Why would he do that when all I've done since Doris left was to make them comfortable? Perhaps I had done something I had no idea about.“Did I do something wrong? What's up with the glare?” I asked in a shushed tone, my heart pounding faster.“I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do that.” He briskly apologized, bowing his head.“It's fine, it's nothing to be apologetic about.”My lips curled with a smile and my heart was proud of what I've done.On several occasion