Aliyah
After 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
Aliyah I was in my third month of pregnancy. If I were a normal human, my condition was only equivalent to the first trimester of the way through. But as a part-lycan, my pregnancy progressed much faster, and now my belly was already in the full-term stage. The babies inside me were growing rapidly, and I could feel their movements more and more each day. Grandma Tasha said that I wouldn't be able to shift during the duration of my pregnancy, as it would be too risky for both me and the babies. And since she muted my seer and banshee energies, I felt more vulnerable than ever. The only comfort I had was knowing that my babies would soon be my new bundle of joy, and that I had a strong support system around me. Aside from Grandma Tasha and Ashton, Mother Grace and Father Desmund were so excited to welcome their grandchildren into the world.
Aliyah"I'm here to make sure you don't forget where you came from.""No…" I stepped back, dread was creeping up my spine. "You can't be him. You're not real."I didn't want to say his name, as I didn't even want to acknowledge the possibility that he could be standing in front of me. But deep down, I knew the truth—my past was catching up with me faster than I had anticipated. I knew he wasn't the type to be easily knocked off, not because he was strong, but because he was just an obsessive bastard."How did you get here?" I managed to choke. I turned around and spotted the medical staff who were getting water for me. She looked at me with concern, sensing my distress, so she hurriedly called the royal guards standing nearby.
King Ashton"Are you alright, Your Majesty?" my personal royal guard asked. We were already half an hour away from the first pack which I would be visiting, but my wolf kept on growling in agitation."No, actually," I muttered, shaking my head. I was used to riding in a limousine for business trips, but just after a couple of minutes, I suddenly felt nauseous. My heart was beating rapidly, and my head was spinning. "Something is wrong."Fishing my phone out of my pocket, I quickly dialed Aliyah's number, checking if she was feeling the same way. It took several rings before it was picked up. I immediately asked, "How are you doing, my love? Please tell me you're okay."There was only silence on the other line, causing my anxiety to spike even more. After a few moments of
AliyahI wanted to punch Brayden in the face as he carried me through the dark halls. However, all of my strength was gone, and all I could feel was pain, particularly in my pelvic area. Am I going to give birth here? My mind raced with fear as I asked Brayden. "W-where are you taking me?""Oh, babe. Just relax. We're in the hospital.""H-hospital?"I tried to look around with my hazy sight. It might look like a hospital, but it was an abandoned one. The walls were covered in mold, and the smell of decay lingered in the air. Brayden's smile made my belly cramp even more as he whispered, "You and your baby will be safe here.""This is the opposite of being safe!" I hissed, trying to push myself away from him. "P-put me down!"