AliyahFive days later...The crowd was full of notable werewolf alphas from different parts of the USA. This was actually my first time seeing all of them since I was new to this world. However, just in the short time that I got exposed to this realm, I felt like adopting this new lifestyle and embracing my upcoming role. Now I knew my real purpose, and that was to continue the legacy of my parents by becoming a strong and respected leader of this pack.I watched as Brayden waltzed up the stage, enjoying the applause from the audience as though he were a TV show host. That expensive suit that he was wearing boosted his confidence even more. He made sure that my gown matched his outfit perfectly, showing off our unity and power as a couple. He even hired the finest team of designers to create our attire, ensuring that we would be the most stylish and influential pair at the event."Ladies and gentlemen, we're gathering on this humble day to celebrate the enthronement of Alpha Brayden
AliyahMore cars were pulled up to the glade, all of them composed of Ashton's men. They circled the glade, but their attention was on Ashton, waiting for any order he might give. I watched my mate as his lead warrior strode toward the stage. He was huge and imposing, with a scar running down his cheek that only added to his threatening presence."Who invited these people? They are not welcome here!" he yelled, pointing at the lead warrior."Brayden Connor, you must come with us and face your fate," the lead warrior shouted, his voice echoing around the clearing. "Theon and Dahlia Connor are already in captivity after confessing in front of King Ashton.""Are you fucking kidding me? Those people are rogues. They are fooling you with their lies! I will never go with you w
AliyahTwo weeks later…"So this is my great, great, great grandfather." I couldn't help but be amazed at the image in the book I'd been reading for the past hour. This was the same book Brenda had shown me before, and she was as amazed as I was just by reading about the epic story of Hermes Everhart.According to the book, the Everharts' original land was Jade Island, now Jadeisles. And after a few decades, his subordinate werewolf citizens crossed the seas and formed an extension here in the US, creating different packs. Although they began to settle independently, they never failed to support each other and kept race a secret from humans.Every page was printed with photos of
AliyahAfter a couple of months, I was back here in Jadeisles. The vibe of seeing the castle again seemed different from the first time I arrived here. Before I was brought here to be a slave to the alpha king, now I am returning to sit by the king's side as the queen luna.Servants flocked around me and Ashton, greeting us with smiles that made my heart swell. They'd been nothing but kind to me since my first day here, and now their affection only seemed to intensify.Ashton wrapped his arms around my waist as we entered the grand gates of Castle Donovan. I never knew it was formerly called Castle Everhart. No wonder I felt at home at once when I first got here."Father and Mother are waiting in the throne room to officially welcome you as their daughter-in-law," Ashton
AliyahI woke up without Ashton by my side. But he left a note on the table saying, 'See you at the rehearsal. Don't be late. It will start at ten in the morning.'"Yes, Your Majesty, I won't be late," I replied to myself, and I put the note back on the table where the steamy hot foods were waiting for me. The wall clock said it was already 8:30 AM, so I quickly finished my breakfast and took a quick bath. I put on a navy blue cocktail dress and grabbed my bag before heading out the door to make sure I arrived on time for the rehearsal. I couldn't afford to be late, especially for such an important event in my life.On my way down the grand staircase, Mother Grace called out. "Why are you still here, child?" She looked worried despite her elegant look. "The styling team is waiting for you in the salon room. Hurry up
Aliyah Grandma and I were silent for a while when I recalled our last conversation. It was about her temporary dismissal of my power. The truth was, I was a bit disturbed when she said that my powers would just come back if something happened to her. I turned to her, ready to ask her about it, but she spoke first. "I know you're worried about what I said before, but trust me, nothing bad will happen to me because I am trying to get strong for you. I still want to see my grandpups and pamper them with all the love I have left in me." Her reassuring words calmed my nerves. "We are here, Your Majesty," the driver of the limousine announced as we arrived at the main door of the ballroom. A man dressed in a tuxedo opened the door for us, bowing slightly as he gestured for us to enter. When we approached the door, my h
AliyahWe left the guests in the palace before midnight, but they continued to celebrate our wedding, maybe until the early hours of the morning. Mother Grace and Father Desmund promised to take care of our guests. After all, the celebration wasn't about my union with Ashton. It was also about politics and ensuring alliances to solidify relationships with neighboring countries and ensure peace and prosperity for our people in the years to come.As for our honeymoon, Ashton took me to a secluded island where we could finally have some time alone. By a chopper, he landed us smoothly on top of a building that he personally owned, overlooking the crystal-clear waters and white sandy beaches below."This will be our room, Your Majesty," Ashton said in a deep voice as he carried me in his arms, making me feel like the luc
King AshtonFive days earlier...Bringing Aliya back here in Jadeisles was a huge relief in my chest. After all, this was her ancestral home. I learned her real identity when I did my own research in the castle’s library. During that same period, Aliyah was still in Wyoming, fabricating a way to humiliate Brayden on his own inauguration day.As my studies progressed, I discovered that Aliyah was the last blood relative of Alpha King Hermes Everhart. However, his great-grandson, Alpha Amir, traveled to the United States to increase the impact on our people. That was where he met Aliyah's mother, a human with seer and banshee abilities.Learning about Aliyah's background drove me to protect her even more, because everyone would exploit her and manipulate