Maya POVThe following days have been peaceful. Gideon accompanies me every chance he gets. He's busy, as the King of such a big Kingdom, he is bound to be occupied.Brianna spends her days with me together with two other guards Gideon prepared for me.I tried convincing him that I did not need any guards but he's adamant about it so I let it slide.I can understand his fears though. With dark magic resurfacing again, everybody was in danger, not only me.Brianna has been acting cautious around me. She counts her words anytime we are chatting. I guess chatting isn't the right word anymore because I do almost all the talking.I can tell she is hiding something from me.It's not in my position to force her to spill her secrets so I just ignore it. But why do I feel like whatever she's hiding has something to do with me?Since I can't go training with the rest of the warriors, we train with Brianna.Samantha sometimes comes around and trains with me.I feel much stronger nowadays." And
Third person POVStaying in the Lycan kingdom has been boring like shit.What was father thinking? That he can force me to do what I don't want? Then he must be dreaming.I have made sure to frustrate the gamma and he of course has been avoiding me.No more stupid training and that means I can have all the freedom I want.My thoughts drifted to my father. I Know I am being overly rebellious but I don't plan on stopping The day he chose to ignore my feelings and not help my Lola was the day he lost me as his son.My Lola.How I miss her.Lola and I have been friends since she was five years old.Our friendship lasted more than a decade until she was taken away from me.The Dark Lord. The person who led the raid in Lola's pack, killing the Alpha and Luna.I don't believe Lola died that fateful night because her body was never found.I have tried searching for her everywhere but my search bore no fruits.I was lost in thoughts, when my eyes caught a figure walking in the opposite direct
Gideon POV" What is going on here?" I asked, my eyes landing on my mate who was weeping but made no sound.She was walking away, stumbling on her way. I could tell that something hurt her from the intense pain reflected in her forest green eyes.My heart clenched and I felt a pang of pain hit it, making me frown.It was so painful and I fought the urge to clutch my chest.I guess those were my mate's emotions hitting me through the bond.I am able to feel Maya's emotions but she can't feel my own since her wolf is yet to recognize the bond between us.My mate walked away while I watched.I wanted to follow her but first, I needed to understand why she was sad and hurt." Brianna, I am asking you a question!" My voice had restrained anger. I hate it when I ask a question and nobody seems to pay attention." I was looking for Lady Maya when I found here with Adina. She was crying from something Adina told her." Brianna honestly replied.Being close to my mate, she knows who to address
Third person POVI watched as the lady cried, her shoulders trembling. I felt my heart stab with pain. I approached her, something in me nagging me to console her but before I could reach her, she collapsed.I rushed to her, observing her to only realize that she fell unconscious.I brushed the strands of her hair framing her beautiful oval face and that's when I got to shock of my life." Lola!" I breathed out in disbelief.It's my Lola.I lifted her in my arms, cuddling her body with my own.I felt rage consume me, rage because someone hurt my Lola.The happiness of finding her was shadowed with anger.I rocked her in my arms, promising her that I'll protect her.I will protect her from all the people hurting her.Now that I finally found her, I will not allow anybody to take her away from me.I heard a loud growl tear through the forest but my attention was channeled to the woman in my arms. I did not bother to look who was growling and why he was doing it.He could growl all day l
I was fuming mad as I made my way to my room. I needed to see Lola. Seeing her beautiful face would calm my wolf who was just as pissed off as I was.How could father ask me to let go of the woman whose absence in my life broke me?I could tell that Lola was not having a good life in the Lycan Kingdom. I would be stupid to allow her to be taken away from me.I twisted the doorknob and Lola's sweet and intoxicating scent caressed my nose, making me calm down immediately.The pack healer was done examining her and I could see he was waiting for me." How is she?" I asked, moving to sit next to Lola." Nothing to be worried about. She's just exhausted from over exerting herself. She will be fine after resting." He informed me and I dismissed him.I took Lola's hand, kissing her knuckles." I will not allow any harm to befall you from today onwards. I will always be your knight in shining armour." I uttered before resting my head at the headboard.Maya POVMy eyes felt groggy as I tried t
I shifted to my beast, running wildly in the woods. How could the moon Goddess be so cruel?Meeting Maya and finding out that she's my mate had to be the most wonderful thing that happened to me.But with her childhood sweetheart coming into her life at this point got me scared.She is broken, especially after what that woman told her.I am afraid she hates me now and would want to stay away from me.I bet she will be thinking that I played with her feelings. She can't recognize the mating bond between us. At Least if the pull was there, it would have given her a reason to stick with me even at this time.I know I am being selfish but I Just can't lose my mate.My sweet Maya. She's my life, my Love, my everything.After hours of roaming the woods, I finally headed back to the castle.I felt better.I would need to have a lengthy talk with my mate.I have to explain to her why I did what I did; the reason behind my engagement with Adina.She has to understand that I did everything for
Maya POVI did not fight when Gideon ripped me away from Kyle's embrace.His words confused me and since I didn't have memories of my past, I didn't want to say something that would hurt him.He seemed genuine with his feelings as he confessed but so was Gideon yet he still betrayed me.I don't want to trust a man, after dealing with them, I could say they are not trustworthy.Somewhere on our way back to the Lycan Kingdom, I fell asleep to only wake up when Gideon gently laid me in bed.The soft touch of the bedsheets caressed my skin, soothing me.I laid still in bed, not moving or saying a word.I had planned countless words to yell at Gideon but none came out of my mouth.The only thing left in me was the feeling of betrayal from him." Maya.." Gideon started. I did not bother looking at him, I didn't have the energy to.I was afraid that if I turned to look at him, my resolve would crumble and the anger in me would deflate like a punctured balloon." Maya, I am really sorry for e
Gideon has been accompanying me alot lately. Call me stupid but I already forgave him. He seems pretty tired lately. I could tell that something has been wearing him off.I also know that he is keeping something from me. It's not once or twice I have caught him staring at me with sadness. As much as I hate the feeling of being kept in the dark, I have an inkling that whatever he is keeping from me is something I should probably not know.That's a woman's sixth sense.I can tell that he's afraid, but of what? That's what I can put my finger on." Let me hug you some more." Gideon murmured into my neck, sucking the sensitive spot between my neck making me moan out loud.He arrived from work this evening and came straight to hug me. It's been almost ten minutes and he does not seem to get enough of hugging me.I smiled at his words, loving the feeling of his warm hands secured around my waist." I Know something that's better than a hug," I proposed, a sly smirk on my face.I just neede
" 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