-Willow-I was cleaning out the office when I heard something behind me. Slowly, I turned, letting out a startled scream. Although I had expected someone to be there, the last person I thought would appear stood in the doorway, wrapped in a long robe.“Your Majesty,” I said, bowing my head.Her tired eyes scanned the room, examining every corner before landing on my hands, which held the empty wrapper of a candy bar.“What are you doing?” she asked.“Um… cleaning up,” I replied.“Why?”“Because your son has been staying here, and I thought he might appreciate a cleaner room,” I explained, walking over to the trashcan to dispose of the wrapper. When I turned back, she had stepped closer, an unusual energy surrounding her.“Where is he?” she inquired.“Cain and I came to check on you two. Right now, they are out walking,” I replied.The queen’s eyes swept up and down my body before slowly locking onto mine. I held her gaze, unsure of what to think or do.“Can I help you with something, m
-Cain-The way my mate looked at her former fiancé—the man she had thought she would spend her life with—hit me like a punch to the gut. Did she want his words to be true?No, she can’t! She is ours, my wolf growled.She was, but that look was impossible to interpret any other way. It was as if she were begging Carter to repeat it, to tell her the truth about his feelings—and it hurt.“What?” Willow asked, though she was looking at Carter.I turned slightly, glancing at my brother as my anger flared again, but I didn’t move. Carter glanced at me but quickly returned his eyes to Willow.“I was scared,” he admitted. “I was scared of what I felt, so I pulled away. I betrayed you.”“I don’t understand.”“I didn’t want to love you because I feared you would choose Cain like everyone else,” he explained. “But even knowing what you have with my brother, I see it doesn’t matter because I do love you.”Willow’s mouth fell open in shock, and I realized Carter had never been so honest with her. Y
-Willow-Walking around with Carter felt nice, as if we were slipping back into our old roles. As we strolled and chatted about everything and nothing, a realization dawned on me.“You know, fighting over a girl is such a cliché,” I teased, revisiting our earlier topic. Carter chuckled and nodded as we turned a corner.“Yeah, I know.” He turned to me, offering a small smile, and I returned it.“Just promise me you’ll never do it again.”“He hit me first,” Carter replied defensively.“And what did you do in return?”“I hit him back.”“Exactly.”He laughed again, and I joined in, the tension easing between us.“You really thought I would run after Cain if given the chance?” I asked.“You’re with him now, aren’t you?” he inquired.“Yes, but we’re true mates. It’s not fair to throw that in my face. I did love you, Carter. Even when I was mated to Cain and your father ordered that we be bound together, all I wanted was to be with you,” I admitted.Carter stopped and looked at me with wide e
-Willow-Cain wasn’t home. Carter suggested staying with me, but I told him I’d be fine and that it was probably best if Cain didn’t come home to the sight of us together. I asked around to see if anyone knew where he was, but no one did. So I went into our bedroom and sat by the window, gazing outside. I waited there for what felt like ages. The sun disappeared, and the moon emerged, casting a soft glow into the room. Only a small light by the bed was turned on, preventing the darkness from swallowing me completely.As I began to doze off, a sudden noise jolted me awake. It sounded like a crash, and I quickly sat up, scanning the room. I focused on the door, just in time to hear another bang, as if something had hit it. Standing up, I walked over and opened the door, only to find Cain leaning against it. As I opened it, he slid down to the floor and looked up at me.“Cain?”He opened his eyes wider and grinned at me. “Oh, there’s my lovely mate!” he slurred, making me roll my eyes.I
-Cain-Willow and I lay in bed, fully aware that work awaited us, yet we had no desire to move. She nestled on my chest, running her fingers over my tattoo, tracing the lines while I caressed her back and sides, savoring the feel of her soft skin. The covers didn’t fully cover us, but our close proximity kept the chill at bay.“When did you get this tattoo? I don’t remember ever seeing photos of you with it, and you’ve been caught with your shirt off plenty of times,” she teased.I chuckled softly. “Last year.”“So it’s fairly new?”“It is,” I confirmed.“Why did you decide to get it?” she asked.“Just wanted a change. Something to make me stand out,” I explained.“Stand out?”“There’s an exact copy of me out there,” I reminded her.“I see,” she said with a playful smile, continuing to trace her fingers along my neck before grazing the mark on my shoulder. A warm tingling sensation ran through me before she moved back down to my chest.“Why didn’t you tell me yesterday?” I inquired.“W
-Cain-I stood in the closet, adjusting my tie, my hands feeling uncomfortably sweaty. I wasn’t looking forward to this day, but I knew I couldn’t avoid it.“Cain?” Willow appeared in the closet, dressed in a black dress.“Hey,” I whispered, turning to her. She gave me a small smile as she stepped closer.She placed her hands on my neck, drawing my focus to her. She always had a way of calming me, but I knew nothing could fully alleviate the pain in my heart.“How are you feeling?” she asked.“Can’t you feel it?” I inquired.“You’re a bit closed off,” she reminded me, and I sighed.“Sorry. I don’t want you to bear all my pain,” I admitted.“We’re mates. We’re supposed to carry it all together,” she pointed out.“Yeah, but this is…”“It’s fine if you don’t want to share everything, but know I’m here for you,” she whispered before kissing my lips.“I know.” I pulled her closer, allowing her presence to soothe me.“We leave when you’re ready,” she told me.“I’m ready.”“Are you sure?”“Ye
-Willow-I chatted briefly with my parents and even spoke with Eva, but as I tried to find Cain, I overheard strange whispers behind my back. Turning to glance over my shoulder, I spotted a group of young wolves glancing my way, chuckling among themselves. I quickly turned away, realizing what was happening. I hadn’t stepped out much since getting mated to Cain, and I was now confronted with the harsh reality of what was being said about me.I shook my head, trying to ignore it, but as I walked, I wasn’t paying attention and bumped into a hard body. I nearly lost my balance, but strong hands reached out to steady me. I looked up to see an imposing alpha standing in front of me. I recognized him as the one who had arrived late for the ceremony.“Sorry,” I said, taking a step back, and he released me, offering a small smile.“No, it’s fine. I should have watched where I was going,” he chuckled, and his voice sounded oddly familiar.“Do you know the king well?” I asked, curiosity getting
-Cain-I flipped the little invitation in my hand. It was written on black paper with silver letters, and I groaned, wishing I could make it less true just by staring at it. But there was no way around it. I dashed back to our bedroom. As I entered, I heard the water running in the bathroom and smiled. I opened the door to find Willow beneath the warm spray, rinsing off. I took a moment to watch her, appreciating the sight.She sensed my presence and turned her head, then faced me. “Cain!”“I’ve seen everything and tasted it. Why hide?” I teased, watching her shake her head.“Maybe don’t watch me in the shower like a creep,” she replied.“It’s romantic because I’m your mate,” I countered, and I saw her roll her eyes before she resumed her shower. Then she noticed the letter in my hand.“What is that?”“An invitation to a gala,” I informed her.“A gala?” she echoed.“Next trial, and I think I know why they chose this,” I explained.“Why?”“Remember our last gala—or the last one I attend
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-Carter-My heart froze as we locked eyes. Hers were a deep green, and I loved them from the moment I saw them. She offered me a nervous smile, clearly trying to ignore the messages our wolves were sending us, before she hurried off with the glasses on her tray. An undeniable urge to follow her coursed through me.“Carter!” my brother called, pulling me from my thoughts. I turned to him.“Huh?”“Come on, it’s our turn,” Cain told me.“Um, yeah, just say hello from me,” I replied, taking off in the opposite direction. I heard him call after me, but I couldn’t stop now.Every nerve in my body was vibrating, urging me to find my mate. I had seen the way she left the ballroom, and as I entered the hallway, it was much easier to follow her scent out here. I found her in the kitchen, gathering more glasses for the party amidst the sounds of the bustling staff. I made sure not to enter immediately, instead retreating a little to find a room where I could intercept her. I waited until she pass
-Cain-I watched as Weston held one of my daughters overhead, pulling a funny face that made her giggle. The sight filled my heart with warmth, yet I couldn’t shake the worry that gnawed at me as I glanced over at my mother, who was holding my other daughter—something I had reluctantly allowed.My daughters were only a year old, but Carter had lived in this house for quite some time with his own mate, who had just given birth to a son, and it seemed to be going well. Surprisingly, everything was functioning smoothly, but I had made it clear to Willow that I would never allow my mother to be alone with my children. Still, it was hard to resist my mate’s pleas to give my mother a chance.I couldn’t forgive her, but I noticed the change in her demeanor when she was with my daughter. She seemed genuinely different—happier.“Hey,” Willow said, coming up behind me and wrapping her arms around me.I turned slightly so I could wrap my arm around her in return, resting my hand over her flat sto
-Willow-It was surprising how quickly everything unfolded. Soon, the queen was confined to the palace, limited to her room and the lower floor of that section. She had her meals brought to her, but this arrangement allowed her to spend time with Weston, and I could see how grateful he was for that. He even hugged Carter tightly when he came to witness the transfer, but Cain didn’t even appear.I knew Weston and his mate understood, but I could sense their longing for Cain to be more accepting of the situation. For now, this was how things would be, and as Carter and I walked together through the palace, we both had homes to return to.“So, do I ever get to be properly introduced to your mate?” I teased.“I’ve actually convinced her to move here with me. She’s just nervous because we come from two different worlds,” he explained.“I can understand that. Maybe we should all have dinner together.”“I’m not sure we can lure Cain here. He’s… determined,” Carter groaned.I sighed. “You’re p
-Willow-The news spread quickly, shocking me as much as everyone else. No one had expected the queen to go so far, yet as the days dragged on, the council remained divided on how to punish her. I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of sympathy. The queen deserved punishment, but I realized she wouldn’t have acted as she did if she hadn’t been forced to smile and nod through the pain inflicted on her by others. Weston had made a good point: I could have been the queen. I could have become just as desperate…“It’s really unbelievable she did it,” Eva said, breaking me free from my thoughts.She sat across from me in a small café we had agreed to meet at so I could escape the confines of home.“Yeah…”“Why do you sound that way?” she asked, her brow furrowing with concern.“I just… feel like this has become a bigger mess than it should be,” I admitted.“What do you mean? She killed the king and poisoned you! I thought you’d be the first one shouting for her head,” Eva joked.I managed a smal
-Cain-I was utterly confused about why Weston had asked to be alone with us. He even requested that we stand up, and we formed a small circle beside the table. Carter and I exchanged puzzled glances, but I sensed something unsettling from Willow. Even our mother seemed unsure about what was happening. Only Weston appeared unfazed by the situation.“Why did you send them all out?” Carter inquired, voicing the question lingering on my tongue.“Because I wanted to do this in private before…” Weston glanced at Willow, and I followed his gaze. When she felt my eyes on her, she turned to give me an apologetic look.“Weston,” my mother called, her voice tinged with fear.“Okay, what is going on?” I pressed.“You have to admit it,” he insisted, focusing on my mother.“Admit what? What, Mom?” I urged, and both Carter and I focused on her, but she looked away, refusing to meet our eyes.“What the hell is going on?” Carter demanded, turning to Weston.“It was your mother who poisoned Willow,” We
-Cain-“Goddess, look at your faces!” Willow exclaimed. “You’re starting to do some serious damage!”As Carter and I sat down to eat, Willow approached to inspect me, tilting my head to the side to examine the cuts and swelling. I grabbed her hands, kissed them, and pulled her down onto my lap.“We’re fine,” I assured her.“We will heal,” Carter added.“Why are you hitting each other so hard?”“It’s called practice. We’re keeping our skills sharp,” I explained.“But Carter can’t even open his right eye, and the cut on your lip is so swollen that I’m afraid you won’t be able to eat!” she scolded.“Eat the food or your—” I started, but she cut me off by placing a hand over my mouth.“Not funny.”I pulled her hand down. “I think it was rather funny.”“What will the council think when they see you like this?” she murmured.“What do you mean?”She glanced between Carter and me, both of us clearly feeling puzzled.“You didn’t notice the meeting the council has called? Have you two been that
-Cain-“I don’t see the point in this,” my brother said as we stepped into the small gym in our house. I positioned myself on the blue mat, bouncing slightly to get ready, while Carter stood at a distance, wearing sunglasses indoors and a big hoodie over the training clothes I had insisted he change into. He didn’t just look hungover. He looked like a poster boy for the dangers of drinking. He was a complete mess.“You need it,” I told him.“Does it look like I want to work out right now?” he replied.“We’re fighting to keep our skills sharp,” I explained.“Why?”I hesitated, unsure of how to articulate the fear that had been gnawing at me. What Willow had confessed scared the living daylights out of me.“It helps,” I insisted.“It helps to fight with a pounding headache?” he shot back.“Well, that’s on you. You could quit drinking.”He groaned and pulled out a mini flask from his pocket. I sighed and walked over to him, snatching the vodka from his grasp.“Really?” I asked, holding it