Blue's Pov;I blinked, repeatedly as his words registered in my head. Wilder, he... he loves me. "You do?" I whispered in unbelief, my airways constricting as I struggled to breathe. "Yes, I love you. I love you, Blue." He nodded, gazing at me with a hundred percent sincerity. "But— how.. I mean—"Shutting me up, he kissed me shortly on my lips. "I'm sorry, I didn't respond when you confessed your feelings. I was afraid to let you in, into my world. I was afraid my darkness would consume you." He expressed softly, his eyes staring deeply into mine. His right hand reached out to touch my cheeks, and without breaking eye contact, he cradled my face in his palm, "but I was wrong... you only bring light, to my world, Blue." Without even realizing, I blushed, my cheeks went redder, and I suddenly felt hot. Fanning myself with my hands, my blush deepened as I giggled in excitement. "When I watched you almost die right before my eyes, I realized I didn't want to waste a second not lov
Blue's POV"I can understand why you did what you did to me-- because you hate the king. Because the king killed your parents, the former king and queen of Night shade pack. But what I can't understand, is why you have to send that hatred towards me." I paused, my eyes glaring at Scarlett who was held down by the guards because she refused to acknowledge me as her Queen. Wilder and I had returned to the palace last night, and today he granted me full authority to do whatever I had like, to the ones who tried to poison me. "Because he likes you. Because he married you! Because if I don't do anything, YOU WILL CONTINUE HIS LINEAGE!! And both of you will ruin this pack with your little monster offspring." She spat out hatefully, her eyes glaring at me with deep hatred. I laughed, "and what happens next? What happens after I die?" I rose up from my throne, and walked over to her in slow steps, "you become a hero?" I crouched down in front of her, my eyes holding disbelief. "Yes! I WIL
Blue's POV"How fun can pottery be? Tch." I whined, trailing behind Wilder who was holding my hand as we both walked to the pottery workshop."I guess we would both find out." He responded, grinning. Me almost dying seemed to be a wake-up call for Wilder, because ever since he has been pouring out his affection at me. He wants to be at my side all hours of the day, and I don't know how to assure him that I won't drop dead or leave his side. But still, I do enjoy the attention he gives to me. "We are here." He informed me, as he let go of my hand and then unlocked the doors to the pottery room."You know when you said you wanted us to have fun, I was really thinking about something fun. I didn't think it would be this serious." "Come on, pottery will be fun. It was an activity I loved as a kid, and I'm sure you would love it." "Really? As a kid?? I guess I should keep an open mind towards pottery then, if his royal highness King Wilder actually did love it." I joked, and Wilder la
Author's Pov;Wilder was at Hershel's workshop with Blue by his side. She couldn't stay still, as she wondered what might have happened to Wilder, who was still wincing in pain. She inhaled and then exhaled, trying to stay calm, but instead, her stomach churned in fear."This is taking too long. Do you have an answer now? What the hell is going on with him?" Blue yanked angrily at Hershel, who was all jittery. He had been going from one book to another to check what exactly was going on with his nephew, but he wasn't getting any bright ideas or solutions."I don't know, your highness. I really don't know." He responded, his lips pressed against each other in a slight grimace. He constantly increased his swallowing, biting his bottom lip slightly while avoiding direct eye contact with Blue, as he took out more books from his drawer and started to rummage through them.Blue flared up instantly, "What do you mean you don't know, Hershel? I thought that my flames were meant to keep the w
Blue's POVStanding behind him in the garden, I watched him... I watched Wilder as he stood before a pond, while skipping pebbles in it. I never knew the palace had a garden this big, and I found out because I followed Wilder here, he wanted to come to the garden for some reason. I never viewed Wilder as a man who would want to admire flowers, or skip pebbles in a pond. Not even once did I ever think that."What's troubling you?" I asked, standing next to him before the pond. He stared at me for a brief moment, then returned his gaze to the pond, "nothing. I'm not having any trouble of any sort, none that you should worry about."Well, if he had to say that in such a long sentence, then it's my duty to believe that he really is having trouble. "Is it about the hole in your chest?" I asked. Wilder said nothing, but I wasn't about to give up, so I went on. "This is not the first time it's happened. From what I know, you have lived with that hole in your chest for years, and nothing h
"Guaaaaaaardssss!" I shrieked at the top of my voice, as I made Wilder sit down on the bench, but the moment his butt touched the bench, he fell sideways, his upper body lying flat on the bench. "Why is this happening? What do I do? Please, wilder... the guards... they would be— please..." I pleaded with whatever greater being is out there watching. I tried to wake him up, striking him repeatedly on his shoulder, just so he would become conscious once more. Wilder didn't budge, not one bit. "No! No!" I uttered, as I watched the hole get bigger. Deciding to see if perhaps the black hole was responsible for his dilemma, I tore off the piece of clothing covering his chest, and I gasped in shock, seeing that the black hole on Wilder's chest was expanding, and would soon take over his whole chest. Hershel asked me not to use my flames, but if I didn't... Wilder could die. I can't even tell if he is dead or not, he has no pulse and there's no movement from him. He probably doesn't have
(Wilder's POV)Blue and I had decided to take an evening stroll. Without the guards, of course, because I wanted to be alone with my queen.The stars were barely out right now, but they were visible enough to be seen by the eyes. I think it was because of the weather. The cloudy atmosphere made everything look dark, and it was easy to see through the sky."This is my—" I had turned my head to speak to Blue, only to realize she wasn't beside me. Turning back, I found her walking at a really slow speed."Blue, are you fine?" I asked, as I waited for her... She looked so pale and weak that I couldn't help but fear that she could be sick."Yeah, I am fine. It is just a slight headache really. I am fine." She answered, smiling as she nodded her head. "I don't think you are okay, Blue. You look worn out and pale." I remarked, staring at her with concerned eyes. "My dear husband, I am happy that you are worried about my well-being, but trust the words of your wife and believe that she's fi
BLUE’S POV;I lay on the bed, confused by what reason exactly would have made Wilder walk out on me. He was just informed that I was pregnant, joyful news at that and yet… he left?? Is he not happy about it? I thought he said he loved me? Till eternity do us apart, didn’t he think our kids would be part of that love?Sarah was pacing all over the room, carrying a puzzled and troubled expression on her face. She would stop midway, shake her head, hiss, then pace again. It went on for some minutes before she finally stopped and faced me directly."I don't get it. Hershel informed the king that his queen is pregnant and the only way he could react to such good news, was to storm out. How? I really don't get it. Someone needs to make it make sense. Shouldn't the king be happy about being a father soon? Isn't that the normal thing a husband should do when his wife is pregnant? So, what went wrong here just now?" Sarah reacted in an outburst, not caring about the fact that she was talking