Zachary’s pov I drop on my chair and stare at the piece of paper on my table. Picking up a pen, my fingers grip it firmly as I stare at the place I am supposed to write a name on. My inheritor. How? How can I name a third person as my successor when I and my forefather struggled day and night to withhold the power and position that comes with the werewolf King title today? We are purebloods. How can I just sign this all away to a person who is not my blood? If Xavier was alive, things would have been different. I would have blindly trusted him with everything after me. But he is not here. She murdered him. Why moon goddess? Is this my Karma? Why do you have to give me a fate like this? You took away the two people most dearest to me. My dewdrop murdered my little Munchkin. And now? This rarest of rare diseases. Me, dying with every passing day? Not having an heir despite trying for years? Why? Before I knew I was crushing the stem of the Rose. Blood tra
Aiden’s pov Scents are every werewolf's identity in our world. But somehow I can manipulate them. I can sniff a person and tell what the person is like. I can feel their emotions, their evil intentions and everything they hide from this world. Taking a deep breath. I open my palms to let my energy flow. I could feel each particle around me vibrating. Focussing, I let my scent overpower Des and Harolds. These men can’t go after them. I won’t let them till I stand here. I blankly stare as they both run away deeper into the meadows. Relief floods in my chest the further they escaped. “ Turn around. State your name and business.” My eyes stay fixed on my friend's minimising silhouette. As soon as they vanish into the thick fog. I turn around. A dozen of enormous wolves stood in front of me, baring their teeth at me. However that one scent that caught my attention was at the centre. There stood a huge man with bulging muscles. His eyes were malice. Dripping with n
Zachary's pov I followed the scents to reach the location, but what I saw had me go still—leaning behind a tree, with my hands casually resting in my pockets. I stare at a boy of barely nine fighting with Caleb. While any other kid would be too scared even to raise his eyes and look my men in their eyes, he fought back with the valour of a trained fighter. People rarely surprise me or impress me. But this kid? He was something else. I tried to get his scent, but I couldn't. This illness hindered my abilities. I need to step closer to it. They fought for a few minutes, and I saw the boy lagging. His reflexes were slowing down, but he didn't give up easily. " I am going to rip you to pieces, you little piece of shit. Do you even know who you have messed with, huh?" " I am your King! " Caleb's words made me think twice about my decision. He was boosting the title already when I hadn't even given it to him. I haven't seen this side of him. He is always so abiding
Unknown pov “ Agghh fuc* him! That little piece of shit!” Groaning, I storm into my room to look down at my half-cut arm. My wolf has healed it to stop the blood, but my arm couldn't be put back. Those useless doctors can’t do one thing right. A bunch of morons! I stand before the floor-length mirror and tug on my shirt material to rip it off. My burned, scarred skin comes into view. My entire right arm and half of my chest are burned. The skin is hideous, thick and damaged beyond repair. I wrap gauze around my cut arm, and every second I spend tending to it makes me seethe in rage for that bastard kid. I swear I would have strangled him to death and then ripped his body into so many pieces that no one would recognise him. If it wasn't for him. Zachary. That fuc*er! Who does he think he is? The way he rubs his arrogance and power on my face every time makes me wish to kill him this second. A knock on my door interrupts me, and I groan. “ Who the fuc* is it
Aiden’s pov “ Doctor! Here! It's hurting!” “ Agghh, my leg!” “ Patient 101’s fever is flaring.” These voices! Aggh! My head was pounding with them. Straining, I flutter open my eyes to be welcomed by a white ceiling. Where am I? I move up my hand to feel a sharp pain in my hand. What's this? A strange needle was inserted into my hand, and it was covered with white tape. I panic, ready to rip it off, when a soft, calm voice speaks to me. “It's called an IV. It will help inject antibiotics and other medicines directly into your bloodstream.” “ Don’t tug on it.” My hand retreats as I look up to find soft brown eyes looking at me. A girl? I look behind her to find myself in the general Ward of a hospital. There were patients all around me, and now I knew from where the sounds were coming. “ Is it always this chaotic here?” I ask, looking down to find myself covered in bandages. My torso, thigh, arms and head were wrapped in gauze. “ A plea for help is not descr
Aiden’s pov I am dragged through beautiful corridors and I couldn't help but admire the place's interiors. Huge lights hung from the ceiling, plush red carpets covered its floor, the doors were almost triple the size of normal doors and beautiful showpieces lined the halls. We enter a huge room and the guards let me go. “ Wait here. And don't touch anything you filth.” I don't say anything. This is how rogues are usually treated. It's no surprise. That old lady was friendly, doesn't mean everyone else will be. The doors are slammed shut behind and I look around to have my eyes get stuck on a masterpiece. My mouth hangs open as I stare without blinking. It was a woman’s statue. Made of gold. Damn. Just how much money does the king have? Gulping, I step closer to stare at the woman’s features. She has doe-like eyes, a button nose and a small smile lingered on her lips. Her long hair flowed behind her and a long gown adored her body. My eyes shone when I saw her
I walk down the footpath with the crunches, my mind preoccupied. The King's words repeat in my mind. " Take your time. But I need an answer in affirmation. No one will know of this. You will continue to live in my pack like any other pack member. You will attend the school and do all that the kids of your age do." " Until the day I officially announce it." Why? This doesn't make sense. Why does he want to adopt me? Shouldn't the heir be the King's own blood? Something seems off. Terribly wrong. I reach the hut to only find a figure pacing in front of it. The girl's eyes stop on me and I see relief flood in. " Where did you go? Grandma was going to kill me if something happened to you. Do you only think about yourself? How selfish can you be!" I walk past her to whisper. " The King summoned me." That had her mouth open in shock. " Oh" " What did he say?" " Nothing." Opening the door to my room I settle on the bed and keep aside my crunches. She walks in, sta
Zachary's pov " What do you mean by that Zach? Adoption?" Emerald looks at me with horror while I sip from the coffee cup cradled in my palms. " Yes. He is a brave and intelligent child. I am sure you will love him when you get to meet him-" " I don't want to meet him! I am not adopting a kid, Zach! Did it ever occur to you even once to ask me about this! I am your wife! How can you take this decision on your own." I really don't understand what's wrong with her. I thought she will be elated with the news. Pacing the room, she tugs on her hair looking worried. To be honest, I haven't seen her like this in years. She is always very calm and composed. Hell, she took my diseases news better than this. " You are being irrational Em. What's gotten in you?" She stops to look at me. A scoff leaves her lips. " Me? What's gotten in you! Just day before yesterday you were so sure to hand over everything to Caleb! And now you say you want that rogue brat to be our next
Three pairs of thudding footsteps run through the deserted forest as screams and cries echo behind. Their breathes were laboured but none could afford to catch their breath, even for a second. " Aunt Raven. We need to stop. I am not going to flee like this." " Father, Saph and grandma need me! They are there all alone!" One pair stops to be only dragged ahead by Raven's grip on his petite wrist. He thrashes, begrudgingly moving ahead. " Don't be stupid Aiden! This is a war! They are going to kill you mercilessly if they reach us!" " We need to reach safety! Your mom is waiting for you!" Raven's blunt authoritative voice did nothing to alter the kids resolute. Determination shone in the kids eyes as he tugs to withraw Raven's grip from his wrist. Everyone stops to stare at the resilient boy. " Mom never taught me to abandon my people and run away like a coward. I am going back-" Aiden turns around to go back when Rowan steps in front of him to block his way. Softly
Zachary stood on the barrister, his emotionless eyes look down at the enemies army approaching his castle from all sides. Small forest fires lit the forest and he could hear distant screams. Clenching the barister tightly, he whispers in a low voice. " How many, Ron?" " In hundred thousands, Your Highness! We were attacked together from all borders! My estimate is that there are way more than 5 packs. And if I am not wrong it…it…” Zachary sighs to complete it for Ron. “ It's a coup.” Deadly silence followed. No one said anything and Zach breaks into a series of coughs. Unable to keep them in. Catching his breath, he gave his next order. “ Escort the elder and woman out. Take Aiden-” “ We are taking him along.” Zachary’s eyes shift to Rowan and Raven standing on the threshold. He could see the determination in Rowan’s eyes and this time he had nothing to argue about. In times such as this, the kid will be more safe with his family. Nodding Zach sighs to lean a
Zachary ‘s Pov “ I am so sorry, Your Highness. But it all happened in a mere second and the person just vanished in thin air.” “ I have never seen something like this before. However one thing that got confirmed was that Wilson was working for someone.” “ And when we caught him? The man feared that his name will be spilled so he killed Wilson on the spot.” A series of coughs break through and I feel my chest constricting. My palms resting on the table clench into fists and I take deep breaths. “ Sir!” Ron rushes to offer me a glass of water and I gulp the cold liquid. What all that healer, Raven said is turning out to be true. There is no use delaying this. Not even till tomorrow. I have to declare it. Now. “ Ron?” “ Yes your Highness?” “ Are all the elders staying over?” “ Yes Sir, everyone arrived for the judgement tomorrow.” “ Call then over to the meeting room in 5” Another series of coughs break through my chest and Ron nods. “ Should I inform Qu
Aiden's POV " So this herb help in inflammation?" I ask, crouching in front of a shrub and tugging on its leaves. To only have Saph's eyes veer to me. " It's Verbena. Known to have potent anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antispasmodic, and analgesic effects." I was star stuck for a second, this girl is a prodigy. Isn't she too young to have all this knowledge? " If you don't mind me asking. Can I ask you something." " It's not like you are going to shut up anyways." Damn. A smile tugs on my lips when I should be offended. Her brown hair shine golden under the setting sun and I couldn't help feel my hand twitch. I wonder how it would feel running my fingers through them. Soft as silk or even better? " Why do you do this? I mean helping your grandmother and all this healing stuff? When girls your age are busy playing with make up and ken dolls?" She stills to look up at me. Was that irritation? Just why can't I feel her emotions. It would have been so easy to
A figure hurriedly throws her clothes into a duffle bag. Her body tensed and wary of anyone seeing her. Walking to the locker in one of the wardrobes, she inserts the key to pull it open. Picking up wads of money, she drops them in another bag. " Princess. What are you doing?" Her heart stops in her chest, but as soon as she realises it is Caleb,she relaxes. " Cal. Thank moon goddess you are here. Come help me out. Stack all the currency in this bag." " Hurry up! Please! " " What's wrong with you? Hold on." " No! We don't have time! He is going to kill us dammit! Just hurry up! We have to leave!" " Where is your bag? Why didn't you get it! Fuc* Cal! Hurry up goddammit!" " Em. Look at me." Grabbing Emeralds shoulder, he makes her stop and look at him. Her nervous eyes lock with his confused ones. " What's wrong? What happened?" " Zach. He... I don't know how... after so many years...He came to know about that accident.And now he is hell bount to find who murde
Xavier’s pov I stare at the paper she left on my table and my heart becomes audible in my ears. I had yet to digest her earlier words. You killed her. I didn't care what this world thinks. But the very thought of Dewdrop thinking I did this… her last thoughts of me being her betrayer, of me killing our child left a deep hole in my heart. I couldn't breathe. The room was suddenly seeming smaller and the weight of the realisation? Was pushing me down. Who could have done this? Which fucker dared! The gnawing in my chest worsens and I scratch my chest with my claws. No… the woman may be lying…why…why would someone kill.. She was carrying a child in her womb. Many didn't want the child to be born. No. Fuck! Ripping open the piece of paper, I look down at the words and for a minute everything around me stills. Patient name: Eirene Winters Fetus variables: Normal Fetus length:2.96 cm Weight:9.87 gms Heartbeat:124 bpm Heartbeat… my fingers hovered over
" Why isn't his mother here?" Zach's voice was low, yet the warning in it was clear. I try to concoct a lie. My eyes refuse to meet his. " Umm she.. she was busy." " I hate liars Doctor. Refrain. I am going to ask it again. Why isn't she here?" Damn it! What was I supposed to say? That if Maital comes here and you see her? You may die of a heart seizure? " Actually she..she is not feeling well. We don't want the kid to worry so we lied." This time I speak while looking into his eyes. He holds my stare, his brows furrow and my heart thuds. Please believe... please. " We have the best medical facilities here. She will be good in no time. I will make the necessary arrangements for her transportation ." What the hell? He is serious. He was going to mind link one of his guards when I step forward to interrupt him. " You don't have to! We will take Aiden and he will meet her at home-" Zachary looked mad. What did I say now? Stepping closer to me. He declares
Focusing her attention back on me. She motions her hands to explain me. “ See mothers have this instinct in them which keeps their kids connected to them.” “ Like how a newborn cries in hunger and mothers body gets to know of it.” “ With time this bond gets lost somewhere but it still exists.” “ What are you trying to say?” I groan in irritation and she declares with a duh look. “ Your mother didn't worry for you because she knew you were fine. Her heart told her before only.” “ And as far coming here is concerned. She trusts you enough to know you can defend yourself and find your way home.” “ Isn’t this why she trained you all this time? To be strong and independent?” A memory flashes in my mind of the first time I went crying to her. Her words are still imprinted in my heart. No one cares about your tears in this world, Son.If you still want to let it out? Do it alone. You may be born inside me but both you and me will die alone. Never be dependent on anyone.
Aiden's pov I slam my bedroom door shut and lock it from the inside.Tears begged to spill from my eyes and I take deep breaths. " Mumchkin open up! Listen to me!" Uncle Rowan bangs on the door and I do my best to muffle my cries. I wasn't a cry baby. Mom has taught me to never let my emotions get the best of me. But it hurts mama. You didn't even came yourself to get me? Weren't you concerned of how I was living? Or if even I was dead or alive? I know you rarely show your emotions, a hug is the most I could get from you or rather a tap on my head. But I haven't seen you in a week. I was here living with strangers and you couldn't bother to come. You are always busy. Is your work more important than me? Each thought churned something inside me and the tears continue to dribble down my cheeks. " Aiden! Your momma loves you Mumchkin." I am starting to doubt that uncle Rowan. All of you are here, except for her. Why? What is so important. " Not now Rowa