I groaned, trying to open my eyes. My head felt heavy like Ii housed ten kilograms of stones.My eyes fluttered open, trying to take in my surrounding." Finally you are awake. I thought I would have to use my special tactic to get up blinking." A sinister voice echoed in my mind.I did not have to turn to know who that sound belonged to." What do you want?" I could roughly guess why I was here.Seems like the day we have been waiting for is finally here. I just hope Gideon would realise sooner or later that I am missing.I have tried mindlinking him but I can't seem to get through him. Who knows what the witch has done to cut off the connection.Avery smiled sinisterly, taking a step after the other towards me.I cringed, moving backward until my back hit the wall.The coldness of the floor sipping into my bones, making me shiver." That's what I want." She said, pointing at my bulging belly.My eyes widened in horror as dread filled and consumed every muscle of my being.My baby! M
I was seated in my office with Theo discussing matters about the kingdom. There has been a storm which swept the west region of the Kingdom.I have sent my men to that area to help the people. Food supplies as well as a medical team have headed to the area.Although the storm frequents the area once in a year or sometimes twice, they prefer staying in their land as that's where they have grown up.It's not always that the storms hit pretty strongly but this time, it did a lot more damage than I would ever admit.I have tried talking to the people to relocate but they remain adamant.I don't want to force them so I just let them be and help where I can." The Strongholm family sent help to the village before our team could arrive. In the eyes of the villagers, the Strongholm family is more reliable than the king." Leo informed me and I nodded.The Strongholm family will stop at nothing to ensure that I look bad in front of my subjects. It's not like I care about their petty tricks but
Third person POVAlbanus could not believe that Avery had been using him all this while.He has helped her free herself from the prison and how did she pay him, by locking him in a fucking dungeon.It all went down the drain when Avery announced to him that she was going after Gideon's mate. He should have known better than to trust someone who almost killed the man she claimed to love.The plan was simple, separate Gideon from his mate.She would have Gideon and he would have Maya.Separating Maya from Gideon would hurt the man the most and that's what he had been looking forward to for years.He would have agreed with Avery to kill Gideon's mate if he had not seen her.He had fallen in Love with her the moment he laid his eyes on her. She was sweet and lovely and her scent enticed his wolf.He wanted her. He wanted her for himself and he was going to do everything to have her and that's why he helped Avery escape the cells.But now, he realised that his biggest mistake was trusting
Maya POVI groaned, opening my eyes and they darted around the room I had hoped to wake up and realise that everything was nothing but a bad dream but the reality of the matter glared at me, mocking me endlessly." Look at you, you can't even handle seeing your so-called Man screw another woman!" Avery's voice boomed, her words reminding me of the very reason I had fainted.Something had gripped my heart tightly, suffocating me as I watched my mate kissing another woman.That had hurt, more than it would hurt when Logan did his dirty business with Regina back at my former pack." Long time no see Maya, seems like you always have a way of offending people wherever you go." Talk of the devil and the devil manifests himself.My head whipped to the direction of the voice and true to my ears, Regina was there.But she was no longer pregnant. Probably because she already gave birth.Yes, it's been close to eight months since I left Logan's pack.It would be obvious the baby conceived by th
The moment I got a hint of my mate's whereabouts, I left for the Maple Forest.Albanus' panicked and worried voice rang in my mind like a broken record.I could feel my throat burn and chest tighten just thinking about why Albanus would be worried about my Mate.Yes, I am thankful that he hinted at her location but something deep down was gnawing my heart. It felt like I had a thousand ants crawling in my heart.The feeling was not foreign to me but it was unpleasant.'Now is not the time to be jealous, human! Our mate and pup are in danger!" My beast grumbled.Although dissatisfied, I knew that he was right.I should not be feeling jealous at this point, Maya's life and our children's were in the line and I could not afford to slack off or who knows what that witch would do to them.I had mindlinked all my top tier warriors to head to the maple forest to look for my mate.Leo, Naver and Samantha were behind me as we raced deep into the woods.We were in our beast form which enabled u
It's been hours since I brought my mate back home. The pack doctor stitched back her tummy. I don't want to imagine the pain she went through when she decided to cut open her stomach to remove our pup. What is even worse is that there is no pup to show Maya when she wakes up.We combed every corner of that castle and the only thing we found was Maya's dagger covered with her blood.There was no sign of a baby. We also managed to rescue Albanus from where he was locked.He is currently being kept in one of our prison cells.I would personally Interrogate him and know exactly why Avery held him hostage in that house.He might have helped us locate my mate but I am not stupid enough to not know that those two had a deal and one of them double-crossed the one.Avery would be more likely to be the double crosser." How is she doing?" I asked Devin who just left my chambers to check on Maya.Leo, Samantha, Naver and I have been waiting outside as the pack doctor and Devin checked on my Mate
I slowly lifted my tired body and made my way to my chambers.Brianna was outside the room, guarding the door as well as two other soldiers.I did not see the need of keeping them around, afterall Avery had managed to go past them and take my mate away." You can leave." I dismissed her.One look at her redshot eyes and the eyebags, I could tell she stayed up all night.The guilt on her face was unmistakable. I could tell she was blaming herself for letting Maya down." Don't beat yourself up for what happened to her, it's not your fault." I reminded her.If anybody was to bear the brunt for whatever happened to Maya and our pup, that had to be me.Brianna nodded before walking away. Despite my words, I could see the sadness in her lonely figure.To Brianna, Maya was not just her mistress, she was a Sister.My mate never cared to acknowledge the Kingdom's ways of addressing servants. They simply interacted like friends.Seeing Maya in that State must have been a blow to her.I took a
" What?" Samantha exploded the moment I explained to them about Albanus claims." That is just absurd! I mean like, why would she do that to our people?" She added and honestly, I was just as baffled and clueless as her.I had actually been thinking about the same thing ever since Albanus broke the news to me." I am sure the Strongholm family has a hand in this matter. " Leo added, echoing my thoughts." Your highness, I think the question should be what they are planning and why this kingdom? The reason for her actions is quite oblivious. That lady will stop at nothing to make pay and experience the pain she experienced over the years."Naver's words made sense.At this point, I think we should be thinking about what the Dark Lord would want from us to have Avery collude with him.I can't believe Avery was willing to sell her soul to the devil just to get her Revenge on us." Our doomsday is approaching. Without the Silver Wolf, the land will soon be littered with dead bodies. Darkn
" 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