I arrived at the royal clinic just to find my sister ready to give my mate mouth resuscitation.The thought of having anybody else feel my mate's lips before me did not sit well with me.Before her lips could connect to my mate's, I had already pushed her away, taking her position.Taking a deep breath, I pumped all the air out of my mate as Edward, the royal physician pressed her stomach repeatedly.After three more trials,my mate suddenly choked out the water as she gasped for breath before passing out immediately.I heaved a sigh of relief, glad that although she was out of her consciousness, she was at least breathing.My heart calmed down just as Leo stepped to the clinic, the alphas following behind in panic.They must have thought that something alarming had happened after I jolted out of the room in a lightning speed and that without informing anybody." What's happening?" Leo inquired, his fear and worry hitting me through the pack link." I don't know." I replied because hon
My heart felt squeezed when my mate slapped my hand away. The pain was more heart wrenching than I would have felt If fed wolfsbane." Eeer, I think we should leave and have the two of you talk in private." My sister said, her eyes darting anywhere else but not my face.Great. Just great. After getting me into shit with my mate, now she won't help me clear the misunderstanding but would rather run away?How marvellous!" Yeah, this should be our cue to leave the lovebirds alone." Leo seconded and I looked at him with an unbelieving expression.Him too? He wants to flee and leave me alone with my mate?What a traitor!The two of them left the room, closing the door behind them.The room fell into an awkward silence. I didn't Know what to say to her and she said nothing, just looking at me with those eyes filled with pain." Werewolf girl, it's not what you think. What she meant…"" I certainly have a name which I clearly told you about. I am no werewolf girl." My mate spat and I gritte
I never knew that the truth I was asking for could hurt this much. My heart hammered in my chest as a pang of pain hit every nerve of my being.I felt like someone was stabbing my heart repeatedly, making my heart bleed.My eyes stung with tears but I fought not to cry In front of the Lycan King. Why did it hurt so much to hear that he already has a Mate? Was I hoping for him to not have a mate at all? When did I become so selfish?These kinds of questions filled my head and I didn't have any answers to justify why I was feeling so much pain. All I knew was that Gideon admitting that he already found his mate did hit sit well with me.Of course I wasn't going to let him know tvsf it hurt me to hear that. Smiling, albeit bitterly,I mustered all the courage I could get to congratulate him." That's great." Gideon said nothing after I said my congratulations, making me feel awkward." Where is she?" I found myself asking. I don't even know why I am asking her whereabouts, maybe to mask
The doctor checked on me and it was confirmed that nothing went wrong with me.The doctor finally allowed me to go back to the house. Gideon personally carried me back to the house princess style.The people watched us, making me conscious of our current situation." I am fine now,you can put me down." I complained to only have Gideon cock his brows at me." People are watching and are likely to have a wrong understanding about our relationship." I tried to reason with him to only have him ignore me." Your highness!" I cried hoping that he could at least listen to me. He might not have a problem, but I was embarrassed. Not to mention he has a mate now, it would be unpleasant to have her see him carrying me so intimately." It's Gideon werewolf girl,I won't repeat that again." He corrected,his voice was not harsh, on the contrary, it held a teasing hint.His answer made me roll my eyes at him. Was that the important point here? I needed him to put me down since I didn't want people to
I took less than five minutes to get ready. I took a shower at an impossible speed, wore the clothes Gideon prepared for me.I note fell down from within the clothes and I bend down to pick it." Good luck milady." Smiling to myself, I kissed the note before sprinting away and making my way to the training ground.I found the warriors already training. I approached Samantha who was now different from the jovial Samantha I Know about. She was looking like a badass from an action movie with those joggers and training wear." Twenty laps young Lady before you join in the training." Samantha ordered and I groaned inwardly, with a smile on my face.Twenty laps in that enormous field? Was she trying to kill me? But I wasn't going to complain. I needed the challenge, needed something to stop me from overthinking things.I started running. The field was enormous and completing twenty laps was going to be one hell of a ride.Ten laps to the run and I was on the verge of collapsing. My lungs f
I spent the whole day thinking about what Samantha told me.I should live in the moment and keep my worries for another day? The thought sounded pleasant and after much contemplation,I decided to try her proposal. I could see thatGideon wants me from the frequent kisses he has been stealing from me. I could tell he desired me and truth be told, I wasn't any different. I wanted him as much as he wanted me. I could feel my body reacting to his touch and I once caught scar purring to our contact. That meant that my wolf liked Gideon's touch as much as my body did.Since we both desired each other, why then fight the mutual attraction between us?I Know that I was making a decision I would entirely regret in the future, especially when Gideon's mate finally feels the mating bond. We live once in this life so I decided to throw caution to the wind and embrace my fate. If I was destined to be broken by the Lycan King, then I accept my fate.I showered early, making sure to apply a little
We have been looking into the matter about someone using dark magic in the kingdom. Dark magic is known to corrupt the host, making him do evil things. That's why it was banned in the kingdom ever since my stepmother died.In the past, the kings in the Lycan kingdoms used dark magic to create Shadow warriors whom they would use to conquer the world with. A shadow warrior would remain faithful to the person who gave it a name and serve it. They are powerful and use dark magic.A Shadow warrior takes everything after its master since they have a connection. It can either be good or bad depending on the nature of its master.Honestly, I never for once believed that a shadow warrior could have any goodness in it since they are created by their masters out of greed to conquer more so how can a greedy person who disregards human life be any good? Talk less of creating a good shadow warrior?The Strongholm family is our main suspect for the attack. Of course, there's a possibility that it w
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
" 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