Maya POVIt's been a week and Gideon has not come back to his room again. He takes time to accompany me for meals of course, there's a possibility he doesn't come to the table because of me.Every morning after training, Samantha and I head to the dining table and later Leo and Gideon join us.Samantha and Leo have been trying their best to strike a conversation but Gideon rarely says anything. If asked a question, he would either hum or simply nod.I have been having a hard time controlling my tears in front of him.Ever since I pushed him away when he was about to mark me, he started avoiding me. The person who had warmed my rather cold heart at the end of the day kept his distance from me.At the end of it all,I confirmed that I was unlovable. What hurt the most was the fact that he never for once thought of informing me why he was avoiding me all of a sudden.A punch landed on my face making me land on the ground with a thud.I lifted my face to see everybody in the training groun
Gideon POVAs much as I want to embrace my mate everytime I see her sad, I can't do it. I am afraid that my body and feelings will betray me and I will end up telling her that she's my mate and that I want her so badly that it is hurting.I no longer know if my decision of staying away was a good one or a punishment to myself and her.I don't miss joining them for breakfast so that I can get a glimpse of her beautiful face, the same face that has been haunting me at night for the past few days.I had grown so used to sleeping beside her that I was no longer able to sleep at night.The only thing occupying my mind is my mate.I am pretty sure that if I didn't get to at least see her twice a day, I would have gone nuts at this point. She's the only thing keeping my sanity together.There's not a moment I have not thought about going back to her and confessing everything to her but each time,I manage to hold back myself.My Beta Leo has been pressing me to tell him what happened between
Maya POVThe moment my eyes locked with his, my heart raced. Something about this man had me hooked up. I could not tell exactly what.He said nothing, just regarded me with calm eyes. I fought myself not to say a word. What would I say? Question him why he has been avoiding me or ask him if he went to see his mate when he didn't come to his room.I watched as Gideon walked to me before engulfing me in a tight hug. He rested his head on the crook of my neck as he breathed in my scent.It felt great to be in his arms. I could feel all the pressure that had been choking me being lifted.Y wolf scar purred in my head and I stiffened."Scar, are you there?" I called out to her mentally. It's been almost a month since she ghosted me, rendering me lonely.She didn't reply to my call and that annoyed me.She was obviously there but didn't want to talk to me when I needed her most?How could I have such a selfish wolf, only coming up when she wants and abandons me when I need her." Why did y
When evening came, I decided to take a stroll and breathe in some fresh air. Samantha was delegated to attend a meeting at the fae kingdom and as much as I begged to accompany her, she said that she could not take me with her.With the rogues lurking around and on hunt for any females, she said I was better off in the castle where I could be protected.Although I was getting better in my training and I could take down two or three female Lycans, I was far from being able to defend myself if attacked. I did not press on the matter and decided to head to the west wing of the castle.The place was filled with flowers planted in gardens. I inhaled the sweet scent of the flowers as I let the evening breeze caress my skin.I couldn't help but let out a contented sigh. " Feels so good to be free." I murmured to myself only to hear someone chuckle behind me.I turned to look at the person and I saw it was Naver,the royal physician." Who would have thought that the king's Muse is fond of nat
I started rubbing my forehead, wondering what Gideon's chest was made of. I bumped into a human wall, but why do I feel like I collided with a stone wall?He released my waist after stabilising me." Are you hurt?" He asked with a concerned tone and I had to pause rubbing my forehead to look at him.He had a serious look on his face, like he was worried his chest hurt me.What did he think I was? A glass object that will break when it comes into contact with something hard?Instead of answering him, I burst out laughing. The picture of a worried Gideon with a frown on his face seemed silly to me." Why are you laughing?" His displeased voice rang out in the air and I stiffened, wiping the smile off my face.Gosh! What's wrong with this man? Why does his mood change faster than a woman on her periods? I chastised Inwardly but dared not utter a single word.Gideon led me back to the castle. He probed further why I was running earlier and I found myself confessing.He seemed to be in dee
Maya POVGideon did not come back. I heard from Briana that all the members of the council and royal warriors met to discuss about something immediately after Samantha came back from the fae kingdom.Brianna was the maid Gideon Instructed to accompany me anywhere I went. He gave her strict instructions to make sure she trailed behind me everywhere I went.The following day, I woke up early and prepared for training.I wore my training pants and left with Brianna. She is also a female warrior of the kingdom.Samantha did not join in the training. We trained all by ourselves. Even without their captain, the warriors did not slack off and organized themselves to train.We were in the middle of the training when a bunch of girls approached us.I heard Brianna groan looking at them, making me turn to look at the approaching girls. They were four and I recognized one of them as Adina, the very same girl who had a quarrel with Samantha." I swear I'll kick her ass If she dares create troubl
I did not bother with my lunch even when Brianna repeatedly begged me to have something to eat." I am in no mood to eat and don't feel hungry." I said again. I don't know for how long I have been saying this line to the stubborn woman." The King will not be pleased to hear you haven't eaten anything." Brianna Said but I ignored her.I doubt he would even care whether I starve to death or live.For some reason, I feel bitterness clouding every nerve of my being. I Know I am being difficult but I have this nagging and unsettling feeling that makes me uncomfortable.Tired of nagging me to eat, Brianna left by chambers and I was thankful for that because staying locked up here with someone trailing behind me isn't something by foul mood appreciated.I tiptoed to the window and opened it. I peered down as I planned how to sneak out of this place.I wanted to be alone in a quiet place listening to the sounds of nature. That has always been a therapy anytime I felt distressed.I jumped thr
Gideon POVI left my mate's chamber after Leo interrupted our conversation. After getting tired of waiting for my mate to feel our bond, I became impatient and decided to ask her about her wolf. She was reluctant at first, more like scared to tell me but since I already approached the topic, I might as well push until she tells me about it.I could tell that she was uncomfortable with the topic but I really wanted to know what happened to her wolf since I could not sense her at all. Danger has tried connecting with her but comes out with nothing. It's like she doesn't have a wolf.But that's impossible, how can she not have a wolf when she said that she shifted on her eighteenth birthday and even recognized that bastard as her mate?Something must have gone wrong in between her birthday and the auction day and I was adamant to find out.I would never reject her because she doesn't have a wolf, I just wanted to understand what approach I will have to use to tell her that we are mates.
" Every year on this day,you come to drink with me. Tell me Maya, what is the matter?" Samantha asked, pouring me another glass of wine." I can't drink with you though." She added, sounding apologetic." I know that. Kyle told me that you guys are expecting again. Congratulations." I said.Six years ago, Kyle and Samantha finally got married and were blessed with a baby boy, Allison." He won't stop telling everybody about it. He's hoping we could have a girl this time." Samantha said with a smile." Anyway, don't try to change the subject. Tell me, it's been years, why do you still feel guilty about your parents death? You and I both know that you had nothing to do with that." She added, making me take a deep breath before sighing heavily." Samantha, do you think I am a filial daughter?" I asked and it seemed like my question took her aback.Samantha stared at me blankly for a minute before a frown settled on her face." Why are you asking that? I don't understand." Confusion was a
" Wake up Zara, it is time to start your training." I smiled at my daughter who was covered from head to toe and definitely pretending to be asleep." Zara dear, I am going to tickle you." I sang out sweetly and the girl immediately woke up, her face terrified.If there is something that Zara fears the most is being tickled." Okay, okay. I'm going to train." She muttered pretending to rub her eyes.A yawn escaped her mouth.Just when she was about to Step down, her father and my husband, Gideon stepped Inside the room." You are being hard on our daughter, Love. Let her sleep some more. She is young and energetic. She can learn everything later." As always, he was here to let his daughter off the hook.This has always been what he does, spoiling his daughter and giving in to her every demand and whim." But Gideon…" Before I could say anything,he snaked his arms around my waist, pulling my body to his." Our daughter is the princess, she does not need to work hard. She can have anyt
" Nooooo!" I cried out, my legs moving impossibly fast as I held Albanus in my arms.The dagger had stabbed directly into his heart and I knew that there was no way I would be saving him.As I held him in my arms, I could not help but let my tears fall.A beautiful smile was plastered on his face as he looked me in the face." Why Albanus! Why did you do that? Why are you stupid?" I yelled at him, my tears flowing like a river.I did not bother to restrain them as they fell, each drop of my tears falling on his face." They say that love is blind but not stupid. I think my Love for you is both blind and stupid. I Love you Maya and I can do anything to see you happy. Since it's Gideon you love, why would I let you suffer after he's dead. I am not generous but I can lay my life to see those I love happy. Be happy please and don't cry. You don't look so good when you cry." Although his voice sounded weak, Albanus still struggled to tell me those words.My hands were soaked with his warm
" Milady, the pack kingdom is under attack!" Brianna's worried and anxious voice reached my mind through the Link." What?" I yelled, jumping on my feet before racing outside.I had confined myself in my chambers again for a whole day and night, trying to practise my magic and learn how to control it." The southern border has been taken down and they are heading to the castle. What should we do?" Brianna cried. I could feel the worry in her voice,not like I was not worried myself but I had prepared myself for this day." Calm down Brianna. I want you to do something for me. Take Zara to safety. Take her to the bunker and wait for me there. No matter what happens, do not let her out of your sight." I instructed, racing down the stairs.The kingdom has always been fortified so how could they break in so quickly?How could they easily make their way as far as to the castle unless this was all but a trap?However, I didn't have time to ponder on that, I just knew I had to stand up and de
Maya POVI have been feeling pretty anxious these last few days. Ever since I lost control and hurt Avery, I have not heard anything from her but knowing that woman, she would look for a way to get back at me.The sky is gloomy and so is my mood. I am not a superstitious person but something is telling me that something is wrong Somewhere.I haven't seen Gideon since I woke up.Brianna said he spent the night in our chambers that night and Left at dawn.She also told me that I was out for almost twenty four hours.When I woke up, it was already past midday.Samantha was the one by my side when I woke up.She actually never talks about Gideon and I appreciate her for that.I don't want to talk about him but that does not hide the worry I have for him.With him spending time with Avery, who knows what she would do to him?" Milady, someone is here to see you." Brianna announces from outside my room.I have been stuck here all day long practising my magic.My control over magic is someth
Third person POV" Alpha Lucio,are you saying that your niece is still alive?" I glared at the man under my cloak wondering why I did not get rid of him three years ago." Yes, Dark Lord. That brat is still alive and that means that our plans are jeopardised." Alpha Lucio replied." Hazia said that she made sure to kill the child, how come she is still alive or could it be that she lied to all of us." His eyes regarded me with suspicion and I glared at him.I would have to keep up with my disguise for as long as it can last because that is the only way I can protect my sister's daughter.I made a mistake and I am going to correct that mistake.I will never allow the dark lord to take over the land. That would be over my dead body!" What are trying to insinuate Lucio? Are you questioning my loyalty to my Lord?" I stalked him, letting my magic free.Lucio took a step back in fear, making me smile Inwardly.That's all you needed to do, Just scare him a little bit and the fellow will be
Looking at my mate in another man's arms had my throat clog but I still managed to keep a straight face.It hurts but I Know my mate. Maya will never ever betray me, not with someone like Albanus at least.But I won't say that Avery's words did not get into me, they did. Pretty bad." Tell me something Maya,do you like jumping from one man to the other? Anyway, what did I expect from a whore like you." Avery spat and before I could move, Albanus was already before Avery, struggling her neck." Watch what you spout from that filthy mouth of yours Avery. Not every woman is as loose as you." His voice was restrained but his words rolled out with so much venom.He was angry and I knew why. Just like me, Albanus fell for my mate's charms and would not stand to have her insulted." It's okay Albanus,leave her alone. How do you expect a monster to relate human feelings?" My mate's sweet voice resonated and to my chagraine, he let Avery go." Talking of whores? Who is the whore between the tw
Maya's POVThe nerve of that woman! How dare she rub the fact that Gideon abandoned my daughter and I for her? Doesn't she have any shame at all?And that Gideon! How dare he bring the woman who hurt me and my daughter so much and decide to marry her? That's without even telling me?He should have already told me about it so that I get prepared and not make a foolOut of myself.Imagine Zara and I going to pay him a suprise visit in the office only to run into that psychopath?Gideon and I had the most passionate night of our lives and from judging by the way he made love to me last night, I was not stupid enough not to realize that something was utterly wrong.Even after observing that, I chose not to ask him anything.I was hoping that he would open up to me and share his troubles with me but he didn't.He chose to keep them to himself then slap me in the face.One thing is certain though, Gideon isn't doing this out of his own violation.There must be something pushing him to do w
"It feels great to be home and free. Don't you think so, Gideon?" Avery asked and I had to suppress bmy anger not to lash at her.Home! I don't think this is her home." Says the person who did not have a second thought before betraying her people and what she calls a home." I snickered sarcastically.To me, your home is the place you would sacrifice anything to see it peaceful and prosper. That's the true definition of a home." My people?" Avery's voice was filled with scorn. " I helped alot of them, saved their pathetic lives but what did they do for me? The person I trusted the most betrayed me and stabbed me behind my back. When I was imprisoned, nobody said anything. Why should I be the one to think about them? They used me to step up in their life but abandoned me when I needed their support. Why should I be kind to them now?"" I don't have people anymore, just myself." She spat venomously." Regardless of what your sentiments are or what you think, there are a lot of innocent