Unknown Pov. The Mansfield mansion blinked from afar. Everyone in the land was more than eager to join Greg and Karine to celebrate their newfound love. Greg stood before the huge wall mirror staring down at his black tux with a white floor at the pockets. He looked dashing with his hair styled to the back. “Wow, I can picture the face of your bride when she sees you,” Naland says entering the room and placing a well-folded piece of paper in the hands of his brother. “Sister-in-law asked me to hand this over to you” Greggory quickly tore it open, too eager to see the content. “You should slow down, she will be all yours by nightfall” Noland laughs walking out and giving his brother some privacy. He quietly sits down. “I know what little discussion you had with my father. Greggory I want to let you know, you're the reason I have pulled this through for so long. I have been looking forward to being your wife and that alone has kept me going. my father is not worth it, he doesn't
Unknown Pov. The wedding was nothing but chaos, with guests screaming from one end to the other. Greg stood rooted to the same position unable to move or hear anything. The body of Karine is taken away and all he does is watch. He was broken and so was his wolf. Queen Seranda walks in dismissing everyone in the room. “Greg” she calls out, taking slow but steady steps towards him. Greg could hear her but for some reason, he couldn't move, he could not bring himself to accept the newfound reality. “She can't be kept for too long. the poison was a deadly one and her organs are badly damaged, she needs to be cremated soonest” Seranda waited patiently for him to react and after what felt like an eternity he finally did. “cremated?” he asked, staring back at the queen who nodded. “You are now her husband and only you can lead the proceeding” Greg was aware, he closed his eyes, tears streaming down but he made no sound. He quickly cleans his face standing up but his body sways to anothe
Unknown Pov. It's been a month since the departure of Karine and the kingdom is yet to stop talking about it. Marriam has tried all within her lane to get her brother to open up to no avail. His days have consisted of nothing but waking up and watching the portrait of his dead wife as she lays in his arms in a pool of her blood still night comes. It was hopeless but not for everyone. “Marriam, hurry… we can't be late. I want to be there when the king passes judgment on Elder Fern and Morgan. those two deserve the worst punishment ever” Naland says impatiently putting on his shoes. Marriam did not want to be the one to bust his bubbles but not much was going to happen. “They will be limited in the court and decision-making on crucial matters will be handled by the throne. that's all the king can do” Marriam answers walking out of her room in white denim shorts and a black hoodie. they have all changed within the short span of a month. While she had been the only one stepping out t
Unknown Pov. Flashback…. “You will do as you are told, otherwise your marriage will only be a dream and nothing more,” Elder Fern warned sternly. Greggory could tell from his voice, that this was no child's play. “Why can't you give up? why do you always have to push others to the wall?” He was not happy with this new development in plans. “Why do you ask?” Elder Fern laughs, watching his friend from the other end casually leaning against his car. “I have wanted to have power for the longest. I am an elder and most decisions, if not all, should be in my hands. without a king and queen, I did all, I was next to God to the people but it all washed away with the coming of your supposed queen and mate” Greggory couldn't believe his ears. Elders have always had power, but never had he thought Elder Fern and Morgan wanted all for themselves. “I have to share, I have to take orders, which should be the other way around. So tell me if I am wrong to want back what was mine to begin with”
Unknown Pov. a little boy of one year plays in the front yard laughing happily as he chases around his dog. the little chihuahua runs around jumping happily at the little boy but suddenly stops. the little boy turned and there stood the person he loved most but dreaded just as much. “Welcome home Mommy” he greets taking steps backward and not attempting to hug the woman like every kid his age would do. “useless son of a useless father” she snaps storming into the house and slamming the door behind her. “Curse” she laments slumping to the soft white sofa. “you could try not to curse before him,” a masculine voice says from the kitchen. “It's evident you hate us but can you direct your hate at me? I don't want my son to grow up so bitter” the voice sounded closer. The woman stares up at the man with a nasty grin on her face. “And why should I care? I do not want any of you and I will not regret not having you in my life” she snapped standing up and walking to the fridge when the
Unknown Pov. History is not fun of repeating itself but when it does, it becomes a thing of great celebration and great repercussion. Laurana sat in her room still contemplating her decision. a day ago she had been more certain in denouncing her post but with the recent happenings, it was proving to be harder than expected. Laurana jolts from her thoughts when the knock on the door brings her back to reality. “Laura, are you there?” a voice asked from outside. “yes.. come in my queen,” She says taking a second glance at the mirror and making sure she is all set and ready. “What's wrong? you look terrible” Seranda says with a worried expression. Laurana takes a second glance at the mirror but to her, everything seems to be okay. “I am good, I think I look okay,” she says, still focused on the image in the mirror. “not there.. here” Seranda pulls her away placing a hand over her chest. “laurana you are not okay. I can tell you are not telling me the truth but I won't hold you aga
Unknown Pov. “last ride to shadow rocks.. last ride to shadow rocks.. you miss now and it will take you two more days to leave for the human realm” Howard stares down at his ignorant son who has headphones on listening to some cool music as he puts it while he wishes Sofia could come with them. the speakers announced and he watched everyone rush to their various train numbers waiting for departure. Howard looked at the entrance but nothing. “let's go” he takes his son by the hand heading towards their ride. Robert tilts his head to the back, his eyes glancing everywhere for his mother, but the more he looks, the more he finds nothing. “Father,” the young boy calls out. Howard wished he could lie and Sofia would come for them, but that was not the way out, he knew his son so well. “Mama won't join us,” he tells him directly. They enter the train quickly, taking their seats. “But why? Does mother not love Robert?” watching his son break at such a tender age had never been his plan
Unknown Pov. Seranda stares at the woman before her with so much hate. Sofia has never been the best of family, she has always done only that which should not be, and having her stand before the court claiming change and innocence was one aspect she was not buying. Sofia has always been a pain in the ass, she has always hated Seranda and she knew of it. this newfound attitude and remorse of her was not what she was ready to dwell on, not if it would come back to bite her in the back. jealousy they say is dangerous but jealousy and greed are way more dreaded, Sofia was a carrier of both, and Seranda dared not play battle of the mind with a cunning creature like Sofia. “I swear, cousin I have changed. I know I was bad, I know I have done so much that can't be forgiven but you can't forget we are family” Seranda sneers. They were family when she attacked her and tried to kill her for a man who would never be hers. they were family when she took over with her twin brother and almost
Unknown Pov. It's been a week since the massive death that swept across the land of Limfieya. Friends and loved ones came from far and near to mourn with them, but like everything, it came to an end. Chimere sits in the prince’s room opposite hers gently rocking the baby to sleep. He has been nothing but a good boy. She felt he understood the situation. Chimere sings for him as he drifts off to sleep. Evera, the newly appointed lady in waiting for Chimere and caretaker of the baby walks in calmly trying hard not to wake the sleeping baby. “What?” Chimere asked not to take her eyes off the baby. “the elders…. they want to see you” Evera announced, squatting down and taking the baby off her mistress’s hands. “I will take care of him,” she assures Chimere, who places a soft kiss on his forehead before walking off. The castle has not been the same without everyone. the rooms were suddenly so empty for her liking, her parent's room was locked and she dared not go in. Chimere walks to
Unknown Pov. Everything they had accomplished came flashing. from the time they first met, to the times they had to stay away from each other. a sad smile crept on Seranda’s face at the thought of their daughter. Chimere will have to stay alone, she will have to move on to be the very best leader the people could ever ask for. Seranda could only watch her mate wallow in pain and heartache as his life slipped away from his grip. She painfully crawled towards him, taking his hands in hers. “I am here” was all she mouthed before another mouthful of blood came coughing its way out. her life was gradually falling away and there was nothing she could do. Laurana lay on the side of Ciranda waiting for death to come, her mate was dead and Seranda knew just how painful it felt because she was watching hers severely right before her with no words. Mckenny couldn't open his bloodshot eyes, the pain was too much to handle. every part of him was threatened like melting lava, he could feel hi
Unknown Pov. Chimere stood by the railing, her eyes not peeling off from the direction of her parents. The elders kept bringing up ideas but she could not bring herself to stay focused with them. Time was ticking rather slowly and no matter how many times she looked, the soldiers were still on standby which was a thing of relief but also the worst possible anxiety. Chimere has tried every other way to get out to the hold of the Elders to no avail. Elder Morgan was rather joyous over her decision to ride on and meet her parents but Elder Fern wasn't in support. He couldn't bring himself to watch the old heir to the throne ride on to her possible death. “We can't go after them,” elder Fern kept repeating. The castle was on lockdown. The death of his daughter had been all he needed to know what path to be on. Morgan has always been selfish and deep down he could see the friend in him was long gone and lost.“Let the princess go, her presence could change so much for us,” Elder Morga
Unknown pov. Mckenny and Greggory led the men while Seranda was stationed behind them. Mckenny couldn't afford to have his mate take the first arrow. Cirenda stood alone, waiting on them. This was weird. “Caution,” Mckenny’s voice echoes. Ciranda has always been the type to play sneaky behind their backs and he was not going to walk into a well-thought-out plan. Mckenny took the lead with Seranda while Greg waited with their men. Mckenny took his human form holding tight to the hands of his mate. “Let me talk to him... I don't know what I am hoping for but I pray to the goddess he listens” Mckenny nodded, giving her hand a little squeak. “Whatever outcome, you will always have me” The couple walks up closer to the man standing in black like a funeral processor. his eyes carried no sense of feeling, he was rather so fragile than the last time they had met, Seranda could not bring herself to not worry. Cirenda had his head on the ground casually kicking rocks like they were kids a
Unknown Pov. Laurana couldn't bring herself to sleep, not when the night was old and weary. The cold breeze blows through her skin, making her body shiver in discomfort. Tonight was different from every other night, she could feel the rumbling danger suspended on the horizon, and she could feel the pain held from within. “Can you hear me?” she asked, staring at the dazzling moon, her eyes filled with unspoken words and emotions. He was close yet so far. her hands graze over her baby bump. “I do not know what the future holds for us.. but I am certain you will live a great life and be well loved.” her silent prayers for the wellbeing of her baby and his big cousin went straight into the listening ears of the smiling moon. The first wolwl of the morning came from a distance but it did not bring peace to her soul. Laurana watched the dark give way to light on her balcony over a glass of water and some sweets. “Laura..” a voice came from outside. she could tell it was the Queen even
Unknown Pov. Laurana held on tight to her baby bump. She would rather be banished than have to tell who the father of her baby was. “I can” Laurana speaks up, her voice barely audible. Chimere could feel her pain, her fears were the same. “What right do they have to ask such questions huh? I am the mother and only I decide who gets to know about the lineage of my baby and who not to tell. don't overstep your boundary” “We do not take that away from you Laurana” Elder Morgan replied. “For the safety of the land and everyone, is it only right that you tell us who the father of your baby is? we can't have another abomination waiting to happen when it could have been avoided before birth?” Laurana couldn't hold back her laugh. her hand caressing her baby protectively. This was out of love, she would do anything to have him again and even if she is on her deathbed she would change nothing of their encounters. “an abomination?” Laurana scoffs. “My child who has not seen the world is
Unknown Pov. It's been a day since they returned on their short trip to Central Crown Pack, Chimere knocks on the door of Laurana panic written all over her face. There was not only a riot outside the castle but everyone was shouting and demanding Nana's very surprising head. Laurana sighs as the omega opens the door letting in a panicked Chimere. “Nana” her voice broke into a sob. Laurana had long expected this day would come but never had she thought it would be this soon. “come here” Laurana beacons to her which she obliged without hesitation. “Look outside” In front of the view of Laurana’s window, the crowd was ten times more massive than what she had seen. Chimere glances over to the omega and then her nana. She could not understand why Larauna was so calm despite all the odds against her. “what will happen now?” Chimere asks. “I don't know, but I am certain you will be a good big sister to someone,” Laurana smiles, placing Chimera's hand over her baby bump. Chimere could
Unknown Pov.The girls went around, taking turns helping to fill up the cars with supplies. Seranda and Emery just watched them interact without saying a word to each other. The hurt burning in Iris' eyes couldn't go unnoticed while Chimere wore a beautiful smile ready to start her day on a joyful note.“done” Chimere dusted her hands smiling at herself. She felt satisfied with the work of her hands. “girls..” Seranda called making Iris and Chimere simultaneously turn towards her.“I want you two to cooperate and help the children. we all expect you back before dust. we have to head home before the break of dawn the coming day and I won't have you sleeping all through the way Chimere” Iris turns to Chimere who just smiles.“Come” Seranda opens her hands, making Chimere run into them without hesitation.“I know you will do just fine. take this as your first and official visit to the Pack as princess of Limfieya. get to know the people and interact with them both as princesses and as fr
Unknown Pov.Iris walks up to her father pulling out a seat for herself with her eyes never leaving his. “Hey,” Alpha Mark says to the surprise of his daughter who just stares at him, not sure how to react to his gentle gesture.“I'm sorry,” he said, almost throwing Iris off her seat. She had not been expecting him to be out straight with her, not to talk of him apologizing.“Daddy” Iris' voice comes out like a whisper. she could not hold back her tears as they came streaming down her face crowding her vision.“I thought you didn't love me anymore,” she says trying hard to wipe away her tears with the back of her palms with a snob running its way down her nostrils.“I will never stop loving you Iris, how can I stop loving my daughter?” Iris sniffs.“But mother doesn't love me. She loves Chimere more. I know she would have been happy if I were the one to have a deaf wolf and not Chimere and even the baby loves her and not me” Iris laments.Deep down she was aware she wanted no baby sib