Chapter 11Gradel I wanted nothing else, even watching Iris secretly than attending the pack's welfare meeting. I could imagine what they would talk about, and my head was already aching, by merely imagining the kind of stares the elders would throw at me. Against my wish, I found myself trudging towards the courtroom, my mind occupied with why I cared about what my father wanted. "You don't have to go if you don't want to. I doubt you will understand whatever we will deliberate on today." The annoying voice of my brother stoked the flames of anger that I'd barely squashed. I was torn between replying to him or behaving like I didn't hear someone speak, but I chose the former option and turned around. Putting on my most deceptive expression, I took a few steps towards him. "I don't believe I'm that dumb, I'm still a member of this pack and somehow I'm affected by what happens to us," "So now you care?" He interrupted me sarcastically. I snorted, as his question struck an invisi

Chapter 13Iris He froze, his gaze trained on me and for the first time, I saw him lose control. My heart fluttered and deep down I wished that he would confess that he liked me. "I'm waiting for your response," I demanded with a harsh tone. My voice was disrespectful, but I didn't care. After all, I'd die the next day so I could do as I pleased and if he wasn't comfortable with that, he could go ahead and kill me now. I batted my lashes at him and then he swept swiftly across the cell and grabbed me by the neck, pulling me closer till there was almost no space between us. "No, wench, I do not care about you. Don't feed your mind with illusions that will never materialize because you're not even up to my standard!" He spat, his nose flared while he breathed heavily. His blatant rejection caused bile to rise to my throat and though I swallowed numerous times, it remained stuck, unmoving. I'd shot myself in the foot, thinking that the Alpha Prince would be interested in me. If hi

Chapter 15 Iris I cringed inwardly as our bodies touched and right there I knew it wasn't the prince. It wasn't the man I wished to rescue me. Oh Goddess, what have I gotten myself into? I struggled out of his loose grip and caught my breath, taking a step backward. Then I peered up at his face and a shiver ran down my spine. "Who are you?" I probed, quite satisfied that my voice didn't reveal how petrified I was. He smirked crookedly and the thick long lines that ran horizontally from his nose to his ear became more visible. Panic gradually built up within me as I wondered what kind of man he was. He wasn't from Grey Rock pack because of his facial features and his body build, and with how rugged he looked, I could tell that he was a rogue. "You want to know who I am?" He rumbled as his smirk stretched. I nodded with my lips parted widely. My fears couldn't be concealed now and if the man didn't leave my sight this minute, I'd pee on my underwear. "I'm your worst

Chapter 17GradelOne minute I was getting ready to find my mate, the next I was in the courtroom, my ass glued to my seat with the other elders, my twin, and my father whose expression was troubled."I told you that lady is a witch. A few hours of escaping and she has already been kidnapped by our worst enemy? Why don't you listen to me, Gradel?" Father yelled at me and banged his fist on the table."If we had ignored the fact that she was his mate and killed her as we planned we won't be in the mess. We aren't even ready for war," Simon, the head sentinel replied angrily before I could respond and fury spiked within me.Blinded by rage, I couldn't tell when I flew across the room and grabbed his neck. He didn't expect my assault so he was unable to defend himself from my endless punches. By the time I was dragged away from him, his face had turned to a puddle of blood."How dare you suggest killing my mate while I'm here?" I roared through my clenched teeth, struggling to break out

Chapter 19IrisIt felt like a bucket of cold water was emptied on our bodies as I slowly regained my senses. "Get on my back," He ordered with a note of urgency in his tone and I hopped on, knowing that I was to be blamed for our predicament. "The ride is going to be rough because I can sense some of our attackers coming closer, and I'll have to shift so hold me tight for your safety.""Yes, Prince Gradel," I replied and wrapped my arms around his neck.I should have been scared that we were ambushed, but being on his back was quite relaxing and it felt good to know that he cared about me against all odds.The work of the mating bond, I guess.He moved stealthily, his pace fluid and steady while he carefully evaded the guards who were drawing close to us.From afar, I saw one of their sentinels on the tower with a quiver on his back, stretching forth an arrow against us, towards him. Blood rushed to my pulse and I patted Prince Gradel's back aggressively."Look!" I urged him, pointi