~Cassandra~ “How are you feeling, Queen Cassandra?” The doctor asked worriedly, and I feigned a grin. “I am feeling better, thank you.” I responded, but she didn’t seem moved by my fake smile. “Don’t worry about the King, okay? Sometimes, men tend to react differently when they hear news like this. They’ll come around eventually.” She assured me, and I heaved a sigh and nodded. “Thank you, Doctor.” Shortly, the door opened and we both looked at its direction to see Lucian standing at the door, his gaze locked with mine. “Erm… I should leave now.” The doctor said, grabbing her bag. “Please endeavor to rest well, My Queen. It’s very essential for the baby.” She added, and I bobbed my head. “Okay. Thank you.” I responded. She walked out of the room, giving a bow to Lucian on her way out. When she got out, I slowly grabbed onto the bed, trying to sit up, but Lucian ran up to me and held me carefully. “Let me help.” He uttered as he placed his arms under my armpits and lifted me.

~Lucian~ Throwing a very hard punch to his face, he fell to the ground, and without hesitation, I trapped him with my legs, positioning myself on top of him as I began to throw more punches to his face. Overhearing his conversation with Cassandra brought out a side of me I never knew existed. “Lucian! Please, stop!” Cassandra cried, trying to stop me, but I turned deaf ears to her. His face had burst and blood was all over his mouth and under his eyes. Damian yanked his hands from under my knees and grabbed my hand before I could throw another punch to his face. “Stop!” He yelled, pushing me off him. Losing my balance, I fell to the ground, but sprang up immediately, wanting to attack him again. But then Cassandra stood in front of him, making me stop. “Don’t!” She yelled in tears. Breathing hard in rage, I glared at him behind her. “Move away, Cassandra!” I yelled, but she stood still. “No, I won’t! If you should be punching anyone, it should be me! It’s not his fault, okay?

~Cassandra~ “I knew it. I knew he wasn’t going to listen to me. He hates me, Zoe.” I mumbled, hot tears rolled down my cheeks as I turned to look at her. She heaved a sigh and raised her head to look at me too. “I think I have to leave the palace.” She uttered. My eyes widened as I hurried to where she stood, staring coldly at me. “What? Why?” I asked in remorse. “Why? Did you just hear King Lucian?? He is withdrawing my promotion, and you and I know why. He thinks I knew about it, whereas I was in the dark the same way he was. I did nothing wrong, but now, I’m going down with you, and I am a bad person. I came to apologize on your behalf and see what I got.” She retorted, and as she spoke, I kept crying bitterly. “Zoe, please. Please don’t go. You are the only one that still cares for me in this palace. Do you see how everyone looks at me? Even the guards and…” “You brought it upon yourself, Cassie. That isn’t my fault.” She answered abruptly and the words I had to say got stuc

~Irene~ Becky wrapped her arms around me immediately we got into her chamber. Her excitement knew no bounds, knowing she had returned to her position as one of the trusted members of the pack. “Thank you so much, Irene. I don’t know what I would do without you. Thank you for helping me get justice.” She uttered, and I shook my head. “No, Becky. You don’t have to thank me. What they did to you was pretty horrible. Justice had to be served. I did what I had to do.” “Regardless, I still appreciate you. I don’t know how you got to talk to him, but I’m very glad.” She responded, and I nodded, keeping quiet. Becky was unaware of my relationship with Lucian and I wasn’t ready to say anything either. “I don’t want to be Lucian’s concubine forever, and if I am going to be his wife, I have to be smart about it.” I said to myself. “Will you be staying in my room too? Or would King Lucian provide one for you?” She asked. “He would. I wouldn’t want to disturb your privacy because I love mi

~Lucian~There was a knock on my door and I stirred up on my bed. I hoped it wasn’t Cassandra because I wasn’t ready to talk to her. “Lucian, it is me.” I heard Irene’s voice, and I hastily got up. “Irene.” I called as I walked to the door. Opening the door, she greeted me with a smile and I smiled back. “What are you doing here?” I asked, and she furrowed her brows. “Why? I shouldn’t be here in your chamber?” She asked, and I shook my head and chuckled. “Come in.” I retorted, moving away from the door. She nodded and walked in. “This place is very nice. More like Royal.” She responded, her eyes scanning through the room. “Thank you. How is your first day in the palace?” I inquired, pointing to the couch so she could sit, but instead, she walked to the bed and sat on it. “It’s going well. I just finished talking to the Queen.” She uttered, and the smile on my face slowly faded off. “Really?” I asked as I settled next to her. She stared into my eyes and nodded. “Yes. She is h