Koko's POV"Are you okay?" I looked up to see Henry staring at me. I forced out a smile. "You have asked me that thrice now. And I will keep giving you the same answer. I am fine.""You are not. You clearly heard what Scarlett said just now."" Scarlett?" I asked."The lady that just left. Don't mind her talks, okay?""Why should I mind?" I asked, trying to sound nonchalant. But I was failing miserably."You don't mind someone else taking your mate from you?" He asked, raising his brows.Just the sound of the words coming from his mouth alone was giving me pains in my heart."I knew you were not fine! Just take a look at your face turning pale. You can't hide the fact that you are hurting."I ignored his words and focused on waiting for the car. It must be close by, because it was almost thirty minutes already.After a while, I asked him a question, I had wanted to ask since the lady addressed him. The lady looked elegant. If such a person was addressing him as if they had known for
Koko's POVI laid on my bed after Laci left me. My mind was a mess and I didn't know what to do. I had thought of leaving quietly, but my heart couldn't accept that Niyole might have a difficult time again.He had suffered when his first mate died two years ago. If I leave now, wouldn't it be cruel to him?"Oh, goddess! I don't even know what to do! Should I stay or leave? If I stay, his mother would hate me and even the people in the pack would hate me too!""But if I leave, Niyol might not be able to accept another rejection or the pains of being abandoned again. What should I do?"I was just rolling on my bed when the servants came to announce dinner. "Dinner will be served in thirty minutes, Miss. The Queen mother requires your presence in the dining."I really don't want to eat without Laci or Niyol, but it seemed I would have to. That was because Niyol's mother wanted me in the dining room.I wonder what she could be up to now.I quickly went to freshen up before going to the d
Scarlett POVI was really looking forward to teaching that cursed girl a lesson this morning, after dealing with her last night. I must say the Queen mother was such a helpful person.Just when I thought my plans were already going smoothly, Laci had to come and ruin everything for me. Just because she is the sister to the alpha, she thinks so highly of herself.I couldn't believe that brat Laci was on the same side with that cursed girl. How could she allow her brother to be with such a person? Everyone in the pack knew she was a curse with those black eyes of hers.Why would she even think of mating with such a powerful alpha? In fact, I can't understand why the goddess would even pair them together.Anyways, I don't care. I only had one purpose when I came to this pack again. That was to win over Niyol. I believed the heavens must have been on my side when his mate committed suicide.I was supposed to be the rightful Luna, not Erika, and definitely not this cursed girl! I was away
Koko's POVIt's been a month since Niyole left on official duties. I missed him every second and I couldn't help blushing every time I remembered our last love-making session.Was he thinking about me too? I wonder if he missed me the way I was missing him too. The palace had been a little calmer and peaceful ever since that girl, Scarlett, stopped picking on me. Although I was still having a hard time with Niyole's mother, I had learned to bear it all.She always threatened that I should leave the palace before Niyol comes back. Laci had told me to ignore whenever she was saying. It wasn't like I talked back to her, but she always found an excuse to rain insults on me, even though I kept my mouth shut.To be honest, I was already getting fed up. I was tired of being mocked by the servants because of her insults every day. If not for Laci's involvement most times, I would have been used as a rag by the palace maids.I had learned to always raise my head, however, I still put my head
Koko's POV"Mother, what are you saying? How could you utter such words to your son's mate?" "She is not and can never be Niyol's mate. I refuse it and I will continue to refuse it!" She screamed."What do you have against Koko? How has she harmed you? It's been more than a month since she has been living with us. Have you ever come across any ill fate? Why are you so adamant?" Laci asked, feeling frustrated."What do you mean by being adamant? Do you love your brother at all? How can you allow someone who was driven away from her pack to be with him? He is an alpha king and should be living by example!" She said, shouting.I really wanted to stop them from quarreling, but I didn't know how to start talking. I knew if I dare say anything from my mouth now, the Queen mother would just chop my head off."What example are you talking about? Is it the example of driving away an innocent mate just because she is different or what? Is there a hidden agenda?" Laci asked, feeling pissed with
Koko's POVAfter that day at the garden where Laci quarrelled with her mother, I saw less of her mother. It had been three days now and the Queen mother was still not coming to the palace.I hoped I wasn't the reason she had decided not to come to the palace again. I didn't want to be a bad person. As it was, I had already being labeled all sorts of names already. I really didn't want more.I think Laci was already through with her festivities at her place. She might come today. I missed her and Niyol.I just hoped that Niyol came home soon so he could resolve the issue between his mother and Laci. I really didn't want to be the reason why they would stop talking to each other.There was a knock on my door before it was pushed open. A maid came in carrying my breakfast. "Miss, Prince Henry told me to give you this letter. He said you should get rid of it once you are through reading it." The maid said, bowing.I thanked her and she swiftly left the room. Just as the maid left, I thou
Scarlett's POVIt's been a frustrating month of pretending to be okay with that damn girl. I had to postpone my plans, so I could get everyone's eyes away from me.But I do make occasional visits to the palace. Whenever I came across her, I showed her maximum respect, but I never tried to befriend her. I always had this guilty expression all over my face any time I meet with her or Laci.It wasn't until last week that she started coming out and I kept track of her every move. The place she frequented and every thing I could use to lure her out of the palace.Gradually, their attention was diverted from me and I was relieved. I think I better make preparations before Niyol comes back in a week's time.I had to find a good opportunity to kidnap her and also the suspicion should be directed to someone else. Although I would still go ahead with the plan even if there is no one to pin it on. At least, I won't be the one being suspected.I kept an eye on every little thing in the palace so
Niyole POVIt's been a month since I last saw my mate. I knew I was supposed to be back a little later, but I had to wrap things up quickly to see her."Alpha, what are we going to do about the merger tomorrow? Why don't you just wait till after the contract display? It won't look good if you are not present." Chester tried to convince me to stay back a little."Then should I assume I have no use for you as my beta? Is my presence that important that my right hand man has no right to fill in for me? You know it's just a formality. After all, the contract had been signed. I don't know why they are hosting a party all in the name of display." I said, looking impatient.Chester wanted to say something, but I stopped him," Have mercy on me, man. I haven't seen her for more than one month and you want me to stay back for some lousy party that old man is throwing? You know he is trying to set me up with his daughter. I just don't want to point in the wrong direction. I already have Koko.""
Koko's POVAs I was walking down the hallway, I let out a broad smile when I saw my saving Grace's grandson coming towards us."Greetings my alpha, greetings my Luna." He smiled."I can perceive that you're happy today my Luna." He said."Who won't be happy to see their child celebrating another year in the land of the living?"I never thought this day would come, I never thought in my wildest imagination that I would have a mate, how much more a child that will celebrate five years. It was worth everything we'd do today to celebrate her."Congratulations Luna..""Thank you, what about your grandma.. have you been able to convince her yet?"After saving my mate and I the anxiety that came with the evil prophecy the wicked old woman came with, we had offered my three times saviour a place to stay in the palace on several occasions, but she kept turning them down.I even went as far as explaining to her that I didn't forget her after I got to the palace, it was just that unfortunate thi
Koko's POV"And they all lived happily ever after.." I kissed my little baby to sleep after telling her a wonderful bedtime story, her eyes were closed with a smile. I walked over to her father who was standing at the door."Isn't it crazy to imagine that one day she will be too big for bedtime stories?"He was always worried for Aurora's future, and so was I. On the day Aurora was born, there was this pit in my stomach, and I was overjoyed that I had finally seen my beautiful baby. But there was still something that trouble me and pulled at my heart, making me unable to be truly happy. Initially I thought it was because I was worried about the gender preference that existed in the Palace. But even after the heart warming conversation between my mate and I at the hospital, I was still very troubled, even though the weight had been lightened on my neck.The day my fear was confirmed was the day the party was held for Aurora to present her to the world as the princess and next alpha
Niyol's povWhen I saw my mate in labour, it was as if the world beneath my feet was shattering; and there was nothing I could do but to hold her hand firmly.Even when she screamed, when she came over and began to drag my shirt and slapped my shoulders. I knew she was not able to think straight in that condition and of course that was not something I needed to be told. so I held onto her and I whispered reassuring words in her ears.I assured her that I was there for her as I had always been and I always would.That I wasn't going anywhere, after all we had made a promise to be with each other in the good times and the bad and this was definitely one of those times and that promised came to play.Soon the screaming was over and the only sound that was head was the beautiful cry of my pup as it came into the world.After she had been washed and wrapped in a clean white cloth, I asked if it was ok for me to hold her, and a midwife said of course it was. I felt my hands trembling a litt
Koko's POV As the time came for my baby to arrive to the world, my heart was pounding more and more each and every day with excitement and anticipation, me and my mate had already picked out the cutest baby names and we had already prepared the room for the baby be it a boy or girl, it would not be wasted because we were planning to have more than one child anyways. So many people had already started bringing gifts for the pup, things that could be used for either gender. I was so excited for the day that I would finally meet my pup. It was obvious that my excitement was not mine alone, because the entire Kingdom shared it with me and I was being pampered so much that at one point, it seemed like the only thing that was left for my mate to do was to also chew my food and give it to me the way birds did for their young ones. The gifts became so much that some point, we had to create a room for them, so that they would not be crowding up the place too much. I noticed the contents in th
Koko's POV "Ready or not, here I come…" I remember once when my sister and I were playing hide and seek. It was one of my few good childhood memories, that woman wasn't around that day. I had crept deeper among the clothes in the wardrobe so that she would have a harder time finding me and it worked.. but it worked a little too well. I was entangled in the clothes like a fly that had been found in a spider's web then I began to cry and cry when suddenly the wardrobe was opened and I heard my Dad's voice. Hanola, I don't think your sister is here either…" I tried to call out for help, but my voice was only choked by my sobs and the clothes that were surrounding me. But somehow she knew, maybe that was the bond that we had as twins… a bond that was scarred after we lost our father, and that woman used lies to tear us apart. She dived into the wardrobe and pulled me out, but she got stuck along the way and Dad helped us out. I was still crying when I came out, then she held the hem of he
Niyol's povAs I was standing outside my mate's wardroom, my heart was in my throat, but that was until the doctor came from behind with her results and his face did not have a worried expression.When I opened the door, I saw my mate sitting up and her eyes met mine. I rushed off to her, and hugged her gently, even though I wanted nothing more than to crush her body against mine."Koko!" I called her as if we were a million miles apart and that was how I felt when I found out that her mother was planning to take her to that basterd.Her mother.. I thought for a moment, her body was now in a morgue. How would she react when she find out that her mother was dead?This thought continued to run through my mind as the doctor said her survival was a miracle and the baby was unharmed too."...you are quite fortunate Queen Luna, the two other people in the car with you are both…""I don't want to know.." She interrupted the doctor."Whatever became of them, I don't ever want to know especial
Niyol's POV"So is Koko's mother really leaving?"My beta and I were in my office looking through some budget plans for the palace, when he asked that question and I responded positive to it and immediately both of us sighed with relief."Finally! I thought she would never leave..""Chester, she is still my mother-in-law, don't forget that.""She might be your mother-in-law, but no offense to you, that woman has no sort of class. I'm quite surprised that she was able to raise someone like Koko, but that explains why they are not close…"I did not want to admit it to my mate, but I was more fed up of her mother than she even was, although that did not change the fact that she was still her mother and there was no way I could throw her out, even though it seemed like she was becoming more and more unbearable everyday.Whenever she came to a dining table, I was sure everything would be messed up. She would eat and drink as if that was her last day on earth, and just yesterday alone, the
Gad's POVThat old hag! My fingers were tightened up on the steering wheel.She was actually thinking she could pull a fast one on me, but fortunately for me and more for her, I was able to finally get my threats through to her, then she finally sent me a letter that made sense.I looked out the windscreen again, for the hundredth times in 5 minutes.As I was looking outside, she suddenly mind-linked me and told me to look up, when I did, I saw her raising up her blinds and my mate was standing next to her, and of course she was looking as beautiful as she always did.That old hag had also added in her letter that my mate was forced to carry the bastard of that idiot that stole her from me.Well the moment she came back home, I would have that rotten thing flushed out of her system so she would carry my pup as she should have in the first place."What are you waiting for? Come here with her right now.." I ordered the old hag, my hands were now so tight on the steering wheel that they
Koko's POV."My sister?"I got to the dining room this morning and I could feel how tensed the air was as I was walking in, I saw both my mate and his sister, they seemed to be having a very heated conversation, but that was not until I walked in.They both looked at me; my mate kept his eyes on me longer until I sat on my seat."I'm sorry, but is there something on my face?" I had to ask him after a while, because the staring was becoming a little too discomforting to me."Koko…"He called me, as he placed the fork and knife that he was using to battle with a juicy steak earlier on a serviette lying on the glass dinning table."Your mother told me about how your discussion went yesterday,""Oh! she did?" I asked, cocking up an eyebrow."I'm sure she did…" I replied my own question, knowing how twisted that woman could be."I can't compel you to forgive her, but I wish you can see how hard she is trying to just show you that she is sorry for everything.."It took every single fiber of