~Noah~ Events were unfolding rapidly, and it appeared that this time, we wouldn't receive assistance from the others. Any aid rendered might be perceived as tyranny or, perhaps even worse, as rogue behaviour. The correct course of action would be to apprehend suspects, yet in our situation, they were aware of our innocence, and arresting us would hinder the investigation. It posed a grave dilemma, and I doubted whether we could weather it alone. Nevertheless, we were resolved to persevere until the very end. During our journey home, we were captivated by Uncle David's speech emanating from the radio. "Considering all that has transpired from yesterday until this morning, it's evident that the eastern region is under siege. Rest assured, both the royal family and the authorities are diligently working to unravel this situation," he assured, prompting a question from a reporter. "Will the Albert brothers be apprehended for questioning?" inquired the reporter. "The royal family is n
~Adrian~ Laying in bed beside Harper, I couldn't shake off all that had happened between yesterday and this morning. When the footage came on on the project, I knew it was geared towards something sinister, even though Harper and I seemed far from it. I felt like we were all part of the entire ordeal. I wondered what Noah, Sebastien and Ethan were going through. They never did well showing their emotions, but they were great guys. They gave me a chance when no one would. We all knew they had no hand in all of this, and it was best we found a way to solve their problem. Harper kissed my shoulder where I sat on the side of the bed, and I touched her hand for comfort. She was heavy now, and I knew this wasn't the time to leave her side, but I also knew that the East was going to be a hot place, and the Alberts would need a lot of help. I struggled to convey the gravity of the situation to her, hoping that if the need arose, she would allow me to depart and provide assistance. "A
~Noah~ Once the borders were secured and a perimeter established to protect all our allied territories, I deemed it appropriate to interrogate Denis and his team. I eagerly anticipated addressing them. "I can't believe those arseholes would do this to you," Anthony said, revolted by what they had done. "This is precisely why my cousins are my sole companions," Luis remarked. There was a moment when I might have chuckled at his statement, but now, I realised its gravity and accuracy. If we had confined our dealings to our inner circle, we wouldn't find ourselves exposed in this manner. Brandon told us he had to head to Hayland to prepare his people. He didn't have the required manpower, but the little he could bring was appreciated. I just hoped that the matter would not escalate beyond the way it was, and I prayed that it would miraculously die down. That was the best outcome, but with all the efforts the perpetrators put into it, it seemed unlikely. Entering the questioning r
~Noah~ Kelcy was brought in, restrained with silver bindings. Tears streaked her eyes, and she appeared fragile as if hanging by a thread. I observed her closely and realised that questioning her about her involvement would be futile, so I opted for a different tactic. "Why did you record and leak that video?" I inquired, subtly implying that I was aware of her actions. Deep down, I already knew she was responsible. "Denis put me up to it," she said, admitting she had recorded the video. "How came I smell a lie in there, Kelcy. Why do I doubt that Denis would ask you to record us? He has his own camera, and it is always visible for everyone to see. Why would he ask you to record us? When were you close to the guy? I know you and his sister are close, but not Denis," I said, and she began to weep. "You have to believe me, Noah. We have known each other for years." She said, and I asked them to bring me the silver dust. It was loud enough for her to hear. "I am sure you are awa
~Gemma~ I hadn't left my room since I returned from the hearing. I didn't know what came over me, but I was ashamed. The way my father looked at me still hurt me, coupled with the fact that I had a life growing inside me, and I didn't know what to do. If my father could look at me with so much disappointment learning Lucas and I had slept together, then I didn't want to imagine what he would do when he found out I was pregnant. I wept most of the evening, unable to show my face. When Harper came to knock on my door to tell me she was leaving, I couldn't reply. She knew of my predicament, and I knew she was worried for me. I couldn't even bring myself to tell my sisters. They were perfect, but I was messed up. I woke up in the morning, and when I checked online, instead of seeing the altercation I had with Katalina, it was Uncle Leo and Lady Amelia's attack and kidnap that was all over the news. I was in shock, and my hands shook. It felt unreal. I couldn't believe that disa
~Lucas~ I had never felt such intense emotions for anyone as I did for Gemma, and the thought of losing her was unbearable. Katalina's outburst outside the council hall, triggered by my decision to end the engagement, was proof of the turmoil my actions had caused. It was imperative that I rectify this situation and make my true feelings clear to Lord Vino. He deserved to know the reality of the situation, which is why I ventured to the palace. With the current state of affairs in our continent, waiting to speak to him outside would only worsen matters. Now, standing face to face with him, though it seemed sensible to heed Gemma's request and leave, I understood that doing so would mean walking away from her entirely. Therefore, I stood my ground. "Are you daft?" Lord Lawrence finally inquired, to which I shook my head. "I'm just a fool in love, sir," I replied, and he scrutinised me. "How did you two meet?" he queried, his expression appearing to soften. While it might have s
~Lucas~ I waited, watching Gemma, and time passed a little. Eventually Gemma woke up looking tired and i riushed to her side. "What happened?" she managed, her voice trembling, and I gently touched her cheek. "You fainted; I had to carry you in here," I explained, and she fell silent, appearing to understand the reason behind her fainting spell, though I didn't press her for an explanation. Lady Claudia returned to read her charts, and she was shocked when she saw her test results. I hoped it wasn't anything alarming, but she looked at me and then looked at Gemma, unable to speak. Gemma looked at her with tear-filled eyes; it seemed she knew what her mother had just found out. "How? When were you going to tell us?" she asked, and Gemma sat up, tears in her eyes. "I didn't know what to do, Mom; Dad was.. I was... I didn't… I just didn't know what to do?" she said, tears streaming down her cheeks, and I wondered what the issue was. Was she facing a terminal illness? Was that
~Leo~ I could not believe what had hit me. Everything happened so fast. I trusted Kappa Daniel so much that I didn't pay attention to the route. I didn't even ask any questions until the vehicle came to a halt, and people jumped out of nowhere and began to attack us. I wouldn't say I was confident, but I tried not to show fear. I hated seeing Amelia fight. It made me feel incapable sometimes, but in this scenario, it was required, and there was no way of avoiding it. We shifted, and the battle seemed like we were winning until I felt a dart on my hind leg, and everything went dark. I sunk into the abyss so deep that I knew crawling out of the mess we were in would be close to impossible. All I prayed for in those seconds was that fate would favour my mate and me, and we would survive it. As I regained consciousness, I found myself in a dim cell with only a small window offering no glimpse of the outside world. The window seemed almost insignificant, leading nowhere and se