Chapter 21: Avalyn's POV As the maids helped with my bath, my mind went numb. There was a constant ringing as my body fought off the panic but it was no use. It was happening today —the beginning of my death. "Ma'am, we need you to step out of the bathtub now," One of the maids said. Her voice echoed through the space and it took me about ten seconds to stare back at her and take in her words. I slowly got up and she wrapped a towel around me. She held my hand like a little child and led me to the room. The first thing I noticed was the sheets. They had been changed to a crisp white one with matching pillow covers as well. The only splash of color was the signature pink throw pillows that sat at the top of the pile. Even the floor was swept clean and I couldn't help but wonder if the king was going to mate with me on the floor as well... "Please spread your arms," Another said and like a scarecrow, I stood there diving in and out of consciousness as they applied oil onto my sk

Chapter 23: Avalyn's POV I sat on the bed and stared blankly into space. A thousand emotions swirled within me yet none stayed long enough for me to grasp them. I took a deep breath and started from the very beginning. At first, I was scared. Then, I was happy. I enjoyed everything he did. My fingers subconsciously went to my lips. I could still feel him suck mine. I could still feel the hot air leaving his nose... I even forgot how wrong it was and then the bubble tore open the moment I told him I could manage on my own. "Why did you have to say that Avalyn!" I groaned, falling back into the bed. Why didn't I just let him carry me back to the room? Suddenly the more rational part of my brain resumed and I sat up. What was wrong with me? I shouldn't be thinking of things like this. The king has his wife and I am only here to help them make a baby. I shouldn't get too attached so that when the time came, it wouldn't hurt too much. I was about to fall back onto the bed when a so

Chapter 25: Talon's POV I walked aimlessly around the castle. Fueling my anger with each thought that came to my mind. How dare she? My angered legs led me to my chambers. Willow wasn't there and somehow this increased my anger. Where was she? She should have been in our chamber waiting for me! "Ah!" I roared, throwing a punch into the wall in frustration. I didn't even know why I was directing my anger at the thoughts of Willow. She did nothing wrong to me. She had tried to bear me a child but each time, she had miscarriages. Was something wrong with me? Because it made no sense why my mate would constantly get pregnant and keep losing the babies! Why was the goddess doing this to me?! Why was she letting my enemies insult me so openly because of children?! I know it was important to have an heir but did I have to force nature?! "Damn it!" I roared, trashing the lamp on the bedside table. Maybe there was something wrong with me! Come to think of it, Sara had never checked me

Chapter 27: Talon's POV For the last couple of days, I avoided Avalyn. I shouldn't have gone to her that evening. I was troubled and not in the right state of mind. I should have waited for Willow and spoken to her. That was the right thing to do. I felt ashamed of myself. I couldn't face either of them. Not Willow and not Avalyn who was the victim in all these. I tried to focus more on running the kingdom. The rogues had started resurfacing and this time the trouble they caused was even more than the first time. It felt like they had gone to reschedule and replan their attacks to be more effective and productive. As I sat on the throne listening to the council members discuss the matter, my mind took me back to Elizabeth. She was still in the dungeon. The crazy woman! She brought all of this stress to my mind and I was going to keep her there till I had my child —somehow! "My King, the neighboring land got attacked last night. My king, they are moving with so much force, we ha

Chapter 29: Avalyn's POV My eyes fluttered awake and there was a pang of hunger hitting the depth of my stomach. I made to move but felt arms around me, and that was when I remembered that Talon had been with me since I fell asleep. "Are you awake now?" He mumbled looking down at me with those dark eyes that sent butterflies down my stomach. I bit down my kip and tried to sit up but he held me back. "Are you okay?" His concerned voice sent heat to my toes. I quickly nodded as I managed to create a little space between us. "I am fine... Ummm... Just hungry," I whispered. He smiled at me and got down from the bed. Then he offered me his hand, "let's take you back to your room. Your friend will bring the food there." Shyly, I placed my hand on his and he held it tight. He led me out of the ward and together we walked to the castle. As we walked I couldn't help but feel eyes piercing into my skin but each time I turned back around, there was no one there. Talon led us to my room an