I was still standing by the side of the River, still staring into the place where the lady was standing just a minute ago.I was deep in thought, my mind trying to digest the words that left her mouth.She was the one who rescued me and sent me to my former pack? But where have she been hiding for the last three years?She seemed familiar with me, like she knew me for some time.Her words again confirmed what Devin and Naver told me about. She knew I was the gifted one to fight the Dark Lord.She also said that there was someone after my life in the kingdom?But who? Did she mean Adina? Apart from Adina Strongholm, I don't think there someone else who would want me dead.I was lost in thoughts and did not hear Gideon make his way to me.His arms snaked around my waist as his intoxicating scent overshadowed my senses.I felt it, making me gasp." Gideon! I felt it!" I exclaimed happily." Feel what?" Gideon sounded clueless of what I was talking about." The tingles!" I said just as S
I struggled to open my eyes but I felt this nagging need to drink some water. I guess that's what awoke me in the first place.My heavy eyelids fluttered open and I finally opened my eyes, taking in the environment around me. A second to my survey told me that I was back in the castle and in Gideon's chamber to be precise.My eyes moved to the bedside table near me and a glass of water was sitting there.With my shaky hands, I reached for the glass but my grip was not tight making the glass slip past my hands.The shattering of glass echoed in the room and that's when the door was pushed open, revealing Gideon in all his glory.He had a panicked expression on his face as he strode to me.I smiled at him and he smiled back." You are finally awake." It was more of a comment than a question. I nodded my head." Trying to get some water?" He Inquired and I nodded." Let me help you." He offered and I smiled in return.Gideon retrieved another glass before filing it with water and present
My heart was thumping loudly as I kept racing through the woods." Don't let her escape." I heard their voices. They were fast approaching.I could not let them catch me, not today so I kept racing.I was exceptionally fast for a human.I stumbled and fell down, my body rolling on the ground severally before I managed to stop.Picking myself up, I ignored the pain in my whole body as I continued to escape.Three men were following me, determined to catch me but I was determined to not be caught, not when I saw them slaughter one of our own.I was just about to cross a stream when a red cloak flashed past me.Something Inside me told me to halt and observe and I did just that.My eyes turned to look at the person who had her whole body covered with a red cloak.She stood there as she waited for them and soon enough they caught up with me, only that this time, they didn't dare approach me." Hunting for something?" The person covered with a cloak asked and it's then I realised that it w
Gideon POVTo say my mate's response to my touch surprised me would be an understatement. I was taken aback and hurt. I won't deny that part.It felt like she was disgusted by my touch or something…or more like she was afraid of me. But why would Maya be scared of me? It made little to no sense at all.I know when I left her in the afternoon, she was pissed with me, but I did not expect her anger to escalate to this.“ At least wake up from the icy floor. You might get sick from the coldness.” Ignoring the ache in my heart, I said.The marble floor was cold and, given that she was only wrapping a towel around her body, she could get sick.That would be bad for her health and our baby's.I have not told Maya about her pregnancy. I don't know how to break the news to her because we discussed nothing to do with children before.We have failed to consider that consequence when we made love.I don't regret having a baby with my mate and even though I have not shown it yet, I am happy.Maya
My heart felt like it would pop out of my rib cage. I felt crushed by Maya's accusations, but wait… Where did she hear that crap from?I am sure only one person harbors such rumors and the mere thought of her having met Maya made my heart run cold.“ She told you, didn't she?” I asked, my eyes trained on her.I did not want to miss a single expression on my mate's face.Her sweet scent that always makes me think about honey filling my nose was messing with me.Oh god, did she know what effect she had on me?Despite wanting to get angry and storm out of this room, I could not bear to do that. I could not bear to leave her side.Maya was like a drug to me, a drug that had me addicted to it, I could no longer live without her. That was confirmed.Even when I would leave for a few hours, my thoughts would always run to her. That's how whipped I was." Does it matter who told me, Gideon?” She asked, a lone tear escaping her right eye as it cascaded down her cheek.She closed her eyes and
I pulled him when he turned to walk away. Hearing his story, I didn't know whether to be happy or mad at him. I know for a fact that I can't judge Gideon for his past, just like I would not appreciate it if he meddles in mine.Even with the disarray of emotions, I was thankful for one thing; he was mine now.Claiming his lips, our tongues fought as they sought dominance. I gave up, allowing Gideon to plunge his tongue into my mouth, exploring and tasting every nook of my mouth.I smiled into the kiss, glad that Gideon was as eager as I was to feel me.My naughty hands crept their way to his nether region, cupping his manhood which twitched in my hands. He was already hard; hard just for me and that fact alone gratified me.Pulling away, I nested my forehead on his own, our hot breath mingling.“ Show me, Gideon, show me that I am your world.” I breathed out, needly.Gideon pulled away, his hands cupping my cheeks as he made me look into his eyes.His blue orbs were painted with desir
Gideon has been overly protective about me ever since he learnt that I am pregnant.He intended to keep the news among his trusted people but after a serious discussion,we decided against it.Living in fear of what would happen next is not something I want for our child and I made sure Gideon understood that.So we decided to announce to the whole kingdom the news of the king expecting his heir.While the people deserved to know, we would use that as a bait to lure Avery into our trap.I have a feeling that she is plotting something and whatever it is, it's a big thing.Samantha agreed with me on that so the plan was set to motion.Gideon did not forget to break the engagement between him and the Strongholm family Using my pregnancy as a leverage, he managed to convince the council about taking me as his Queen.When they saw that I bore Gideon's mark, they had nothing more to oppose.Devin gave me a bracelet that would prevent any dark magic from working on me.We have also been prac
It has been four months since we discovered that I was pregnant and three months since the cloaked lady visited me.My bulging stomach proves that anytime from now we would be welcoming our pup to this world.Everything has been too silent and peaceful. It's like there was never any danger looming over us to begin with.But I am not too stupid to believe that all is well. To me, this seems like a calm before the storm." A penny for your thoughts milady?" Samantha's voice pulled me from my thoughts.I turned to look at her, beaming at her. She has been the best company I could ever ask for during my pregnancy." It's nothing. I was just thinking." I replied.Keeping anything from Samantha seems impossible for me.She is the one who understands me the most and always calms me." You are worried they will strike now that you are almost due?" She asked and I nodded." I am also worried about Maya. Honestly, this peace we have now gives me the creeps. I feel like something big is cooking.
" 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