MICHEAL’S POV• I had built my mind set up, that when I saw the princess that I will marry her, there was no hard feeling involved, she wanted me, and I needed her, that was it that was the plan, why was I so torn?Yet why do her eyes speak to me and tell a different story? she felt like a different person, this was not the princess I knew, my mission was to infiltrate the opium party when I had gotten information about it, It had worked successfully, I had sneaked in, hoping to find one of the hosts and get answers on Edwin, but fate had it, I met princess ivy, she looked spooked outSomething was definitely wrong, maybe it was the fact that she was the princess and didn’t want her name to be tarnished if nobles see her at a party that was filled with drugsI felt like I was being controlled by my wolf, I’ve been having those creeping urges to taste those lips, so I did, swooping in and kissing her, I heard whispers of the strangers that had passed but I had to stick to itNo! she i
-WRITER’S POV- Anna tried to forget about the encounter with Edwin, they had met too soon, the thought still sent shivers doe her spine thinking about it,“…my lady. My lady!” Marie called snapping her yet again back to reality, “you always seem lost in the clouds your grace” the maid giggled, they were at the kitchen, and even if the maid had begged the princess to let them cook, she had declined, finally, in a place where the kings’ eyes couldn’t it reach, she wanted to do it herself She remembered all the time that she had cooked for her papa, his smile always bright and assured her with complimentsHer mind rushed back to the pie that she was baking, it was already done, without much thought she had burnt herself after touching the hot pan, “ouch! “she quipped, all the maids panicked to the princess was hurt“we’re so sorry your highness”“Why are you apologizing, I burnt myself,” Anna said “But princess ivy- “ an older maid called“no buts, if you feel sorry why don’t you taste
-IVY’S POV[ANNA]- • • The ride to the town was slow, what made it more awkward was that I was with Kal in the same carriage, his were on me the entire time, by my attention was outside on the meadows, I felt his eyes like burnings holes on my face, he had that intense look like he was thinkingBut his scent was more prominent, it filled the carriage, it smelled heavily of his pheromones, could he not control it? I knew the exact moment we had neared the town, the familiar flowers that only grew here, accentuated the dull building that never had any color, the people looked dejected more than when I lived here, but we couldn’t say anything not yet, it was dangerous for a royal to be in the midst of themwe had reached the Kal’s summer house that was located on a hill, it was beautiful, the vast green lands fitted so well with the mansion, two maids were in front with a butler who welcomed them while guards were stationed since the princess had arrivedThey had led us to our rooms, t
-WRITER’S POV- … “Take me alpha I’m all yours,” Anna uttered her mind and soul filled with the alphas pheromone she could practically taste him in the air He tasted like fresh mint, their lips danced around each other in melody, he had slowly backed over to the bed as he held on to her waist, due to his rut he was fighting his alpha side for dominance because when alpha wolves are in rut their alpha completely takes overAnna had unbuttoned his shirt, and his hands also flew to her robe, tugging it off, her snowy white skin lay in contrast to her perky rose-budded nipples, he had felt the soft flesh Ann had felt so much rush of emotions from just the alphas touch of his fingertips made her hot all over, his hot tongue traces her neck, licking any trace of her sweet scent and covering it up until she smelt entirely of him“your mine, mine” he muttered, his hands moving to her waist, holding her tightly, annas eyes were tight shut, her body just floated in pleasure from then alphas m
*WRITER’S POV* . They had returned to the capital after that, Michael had refused to even talk to her, due to the fact she doesn’t want to give an explanation of her behaviors that reminded him of his past loverA few days had passed, and she had received a letter from her supposed friend countess Benton inviting her out for a brunch party at a private lake house that had belonged to a dear friend, adding they would be ‘jewels’ there, they were desperate enough to get her to come using the guise of the countess to invite her, she would gladly accept and play into their game That was what intrigued Anna to go, she would be able to take a good look at the three alphas a plan her next revenge, she had told Michael who looked skeptical at first but he didn’t want to show any emotions that he was worried, she knew from his looks he ha da lot of question she was dying to ask her, but she wasn’t making it easy, turning a blind eye to the obvious, that she was connected to his past lover,
WRITER’S POV * * The viscount had edged closer to where the princess had laid, he couldn’t control his urges, never had he longed for a woman he could not haveBut as he edged closer, she stirred awake he had then withdrawn back, a bit shocked that he was almost caught stealing a kiss from the unconscious princess, “Where am I?” the princess asked, “You’re in my chambers your majesty, don’t worry,” he said coming closer his fingers inches away from her face when the door barged open, the crown prince Michael stood in all his glory and powerful aura, his feature contorting to anger as soon as he saw his wife in a stranger’s bed, he did not like it one bit“your highness” Phillip greeted“What is going in here, what do you think you are doing?” he fumed his pheromones turning sour as they filled the room any other alpha would feel highly threatened and on high alert, it was a signal to get away from his mate“Pardon me your grace but the princess had fainted I was only showing what
. ##*WRITER’S POV* • • “Her royal highness has arrived!”, Philips butler had called, he was shocked that she still wanted to come after what the crown prince had doneShe had then arrived at the drawing-room, Philip leaving his scheduled plans on the desk as he stood up to meet her“viscount Blackwell”“your grace, it is an honor to have you in my home he called still surprised by her appearance at his main mansion since the last time they met was at his private lake house“It was rude of me on how I left last time, I heard you were the one that took me, thank you she called, feigning a look of sincerity and warmth that melted the viscount’s heart, her beauty always had him stunnedBut Anna knew exactly the game she was playing to act as a weak omega and get close to him with sob stories that would make him fall for her“The stress just got to me that day, the weight of being the princess while my husband never loved me, not even giving me a mark, I felt lonely, turning to opium f
##ANNA’S POV (IVY) * * “Are you alright dear?” the woman who looked exactly like the spitting image of my mama said, I was young when she died but I never forgot a face, yes, that is, she died, my father said she had died? Yet, why, why was she here offering me a glass of water with a look of concern from those eyes I could never forget but felt so foreign to me, but that scent I could never forget her rich plum scent I didn’t even know when I ran out of the viscount’s house, not even minding the bumps on the road as I was taken back to the manor, I tried to hold the tears this was far too much, why was destiny playing with me, why did I have to meet her, from her scent, she was in fact, my mother. * *-WRITER’S POV-* * She had rushed out to the pavilion where she saw Kal taking records and working he had noticed her immediately, his features matched her distraught ones, and he immediately opened his arms to let the omega jump in “What happened?” he called hugging her closer
WRITER’S POV••With the reign of King Michael, the Kingdom had become orderly and a peaceful place and the sale of opium was nonexistent in the KingdomMichael has been working nonstop helping wherever he could to keep himself busy but Anna couldn’t help but notice that he had become quiet and had tried to stay far away from her it was unsettlingSometimes she would catch him staring, trying to ng hard t control himself before he left the room for her, she was Five months in and it was evident her baby bump had grown a bit with her lean stature it wasn’t very bigHis disappearance always left her wondering what was won't, why he takes so long to contemplate touching her, until the night she smelt his pungent scent in the bathing roomShe stood spacing out in the mirror, his eyes a glowing hue of red, he didn’t notice Anna had woken up “ Love, you’re on your Rut” she choked out, as his pheromones filled her nostrils, why didn’t she notice, no wonder he had tried so hard to avoid
Writers POV ••“What makes you think I won’t pull this gun on you right now” Andrew just said his hands moving to his waist as he took in a breath “would you let me explain at least” “you don’t get the time or have the right to explain! you are the opium drug dealer you have been the one selling to Phillip and his friends, what makes you think I would believe if you were not working with them?” Michael growled as he held up the shotgun not breaking his stance, any wrong move and he was sure to pull the trigger on Andrew “would you believe that if I was working with these bastards I would kill him, wouldn’t it have been in my best interest to betray you instead?” “Tell me why I would trust you when you approached us in the first place you knew I was looking for you you approached my mate, my home, and my people.” “if I wanted to harm you, Prince Micheal, I would have thought that a long time ago, you are not my target, because you take care of the Princess and you’re a good man
WRITER’S POV••Anna braced herself for the impact as she lay hiding behind a large tree, she called her breathingPhillip’s footsteps drew nearer, by the Side line of her vision, Anna spotted a large wood branch, which she picked up as a weapon.She knew her shuffle caught his attention, good, even if he wanted to kill her she wouldn’t die without trying, she wouldn’t go down without a fight “ I hear you “ he called coming closer to the tree and had acted fast, hitting the gun out of his hands and using the heavy branch to land another blow on the wounded hand she had stabbed“Ahh, fuck!” he lashed out She ran to where the gun had landed, near the same cliff that she was thrown from, she lunged for the gun successfully grabbing it before he felt a hand pull her back and give her a hand snack on her face He claimed on top of her wasting to strangle her but she used the back of the gun to hit him hard on his face fibrinogen her the leverage of escaping his gripShe stood, bloodi
Writers POV••“Because I am that winemaker’s daughter! It” Anna roared as tears fell from her eyesThe viscount just looked at her like she has grown horns what does she mean he couldn’t believe her she is the Princess, the woman he killed looked nothing like her “What makes you think I would pleasure you call me insane? The one that has gone mad“ he called gaping at her as panic arose“You think I’m lying how would I know what you did to me how you stabbed me you threw me off the Cliff, you Philip!”“no, no,!” facing “ Everything I have done is to see you at this point, desperate, with no standing and my mercy, even I almost ran crazy when I woke in this body, but I knew I had a purpose, you killed my papa and that is unforgivable”Phillip stayed quiet like the word she had been uttering had finally invoked in, she never loved him, she was only playing him, but how was that possible how was she, Anna?!“ And I Would do it over and over again, to see you crumble and become not
WRITER’S POV••Anna had shifted in her sleep, the place she had been laid on was hard and cold, and her throbbed, she tried to move her body, but her body felt heavy and rigid on the cold wood floor She opened her eyes slowly, her head was still foggy from the impact of the drug, The first thing that was met with was the dark wood of the ceiling the moon had illuminated from the windows, she tired during her hands that were just gaining their strength back to raise and look around the dark house, to at least know where she was She looked over the wall, her spine locked up from an all too familiar feeling of the house she was in, the wall felt too familiar, she knew why, this was Edwin’s home, and this was the same room that they had changed her Forever“Hello my love, you’re awake ” Phillips looking voice echoed in the empty room with a tone of relief, he was seated in the only chair in the room as there was nothing thereAll the furniture and pictures must have been packed s
WRITER’S POV**Kal had raced home immediately, as he understood the intent behind that message the viscount had sent, “please be safe love please,” he muttered to himself, he was still miles away but he didn’t care, his hands tightened on the reins till it became white, hoping his horse could go faster He raced till he saw the familiar walls of the manor, but what was different was that the whole lights were on, at this time, it fell off and he felt his stomach churn in anxiety, the guard spotted him on the horse and opened the gates immediately, they all looked scared and worried“What is it ?” he called as she walked inside the manor“my lord we had sent word but it seems you had missed the messenger, my lord the p-princess she is isn’t here”Kal ran upstairs as soon as he said that, see a small crowd gathered in the middle was Marie with a wet cloth on her head, there was a red angry bump, and a cut on her lips, her face wet with tears, as soon a she looked up and saw t
WRITER’S POV**The search for Phillip continued and buzzed all over town, Philip had little choices of where he could lay low, opting for tattered taverns and cheap inns, with a thin blanket that couldn’t even keep him warm, How his life had come to this, he still didn’t know, maybe it was the moon goddess that was punishing him for atrocities he had committed, he wouldn’t go down like this, even though everyone was against him, he needed ivy to know that he loved her, he would convince her,The only thing he had managed to sneak out was a small ball of coins and a case filled with opium, even though he had sold opium, he had hardly used the substance, but now he was in desperate need of release, a desperate need to forget his troubles if he could, so he lighted you the opium, and took it to his mouth **Ann had been home, the guard and security tightened by the hour, with only a few selected maids to come and help her as everyone was on edge, anna had wanted to help in t
WRITER’S POV**The sun rose hot in the mid-morning as rose sifted from her long sleep, she peaked an eye open, the sun making her a little dizzy, as her whole body hut, she had then remembered what had occurred, flashes of that night occurred as panic arose in her, She bolted off the bed as she looked around her room to see the princess seated beside her, “rose is alright, you’re alright, he won’t hurt you anymore,” she assuredRose wasn’t convinced, her pained face turned into a scowl as her eyes stayed on the princess, “what are you doing here” rose asked hoarsely her throat dry from being parched“I did not come here to fight with rose, I heard what happened, ““And what you have come to gloat? That he hurt me, for you?”Annas face softened, she did have the strength to argue with rose, she knew the countess was hurting physically and mentally “I’m sorry” Anna called out making the countess surprised“I’m sorry that I couldn’t protect you from that monster, that he did
WRITER’S POV*The scream of the maid was what shocked the house of the count awake as all the servants came rushing out, to see what happened, everyone’s eyes widened when they saw guards carrying up the countess from the floor, with the maid still screaming bloody murder from what she had just seen, Rose was unconscious and her white nightgown dripped with blood, small cuts around her body bled red but the most prominent show of blood was from her leg, the mid all wailed and cried for the countess as he was rushed to her room, The guards had come to ask the poor maid who still looked traumatized from what she had witnessed, “what happened? The head guard asked they interrogated her, “what did you see who did you see?”“I-I just came out to get a glass of water, and I heard a struggled and a thud from upstairs, I couldn’t make it out at first but I saw him, he hit the countess, and he kicked her she fell, from the stairs” she called in almost a whisper as tears feel down“who