Avery Elise's P. O. V.Beta Koby looked at me, as if he was waiting for me to say something and oppose Morgan's decision. I secretly panic inside me as I don't know what to do or say.And Morgan doesn't seem like a person who would listen to me if I oppose her decision. What should I do? I looked into Beta Koby's eyes with hesitation inside me. I felt the feeling of failure surge through me as he eyed me with disappointment. It was a familiar sight, but the feeling of pain would always be the same.I failed. Again. And would always fail."No," Beta Koby's clear decision was heard from all over the place.No one spoke for the next seconds, until we all heard Morgan's sarcastic laugh. I glanced at her direction and saw her looking at Beta Koby with a sharp look in her eyes."What did you say?" Morgan slowly stood up in her seat."Morgan." Chairman Myers' voice was strict when he spoke to Morgan but she didn't pay him any attention. "Morgan, sit down!""No, you said," She slowly started
Avery Elise's P. O. V."How do you feel now, Lycan Queen?" I heard Omega Jin asked while I'm drinking the water he handed me.I feel so drained out and I don't even know why. Or maybe it was that ringing sound that I heard earlier. And until now, I still don't understand what it was for and why I can hear that. The sound of it can make me weaker than I already am."I-I'm fine now," I looked up to Omega Jin with an embarrassed smile on my face. "T-Thank you, Omega Jin. And I'm sorry for troubling you.""You never caused me any trouble, Lycan Queen. It's always been an honor for me to serve you and our Lycan King," Omega Jin said before he stepped away from me when Lory came in."Luna Queen," Lory immediately went to my side. "Are you still in pain anywhere?"I slightly shake my head at Lory, "No, I feel better now."Lory nodded in relief before confusion filled her eyes."But allow me to ask, Luna Queen." I looked at Lory to let her know that it's fine. "What happened to you back there
Avery Elise’s P. O. V.Since I slept earlier than Duke last night, I made sure to wake up the same time he did. When Duke went out of the bathroom, it was the same time I got up the bed. My cheeks were blushing to see his well-built body and only being covered by the small towel around his waist.When Duke noticed me staring at him, the side of his lips slowly tugged up before he started walking towards me. I tried to avoid my eyes at him before I sat straight on the edge of the bed, pretending not to be affected by his presence.“Did you sleep well, My Luna?” Duke’s bedroom voice sounded gentle in my ears, but his touches would always be my favorite.Duke’s hand reached out to me before he fixed the sides of my hair and his hand went to caress my cheek and he held me on my chin. I gulped twice while looking at his deep eyes.“I-I did,” I cleared my throat when I stuttered and Duke’s face hardened, not liking the way I spoke to him. “How about you? You wake up early. Did you get enoug
Avery Elise's P. O. V."Avery," I glanced at Morgan after hearing her voice. Her eyes sharpened even more while looking straight at me. "Let go of Duke. He had more important business to do than to have a meal with you. Don't you get that?"She might be smiling at me, but it was too obvious that she was already gritting her teeth. I chewed on my lips before looking at Duke. His face was void when he slowly turned his body while looking at me.I looked at his hand when I saw him reaching for mine before he removed it from his arm. It was only a single move, but I feel like Duke would reject my offer to do his work instead. I know that I should understand him if that's what he'll choose to do, but I still can't stop feeling this aching pain in my chest.And the worst feeling is I need to contain it all inside me because showing it to everyone would make them think lowly and immature of me. That is not how a Lycan Queen should be in everyone's eyes and if I let my emotion slip, not only
Avery Elise's P. O. V.I felt someone tapping my shoulder, it wasn't enough to hurt me, but I did wake up after feeling it. Slowly, I opened my eyes to see who that person was. It was Lory and she was looking at me with worry in her eyes."Luna Queen," she called before she stood straight in front of me."Y-Yeah?" I rubbed my eyes before I slowly looked at her again after roaming my eyes on my table.First thing I noticed, my table was already clean up and the papers were gone. Even the boxes are in the side and all closed now. I creased my forehead in confusion while looking at Lory who's smiling at me now."What happened here?" I asked before I glanced at my table again."I set everything aside before waking you up, Luna Queen," Lory said while still eyeing me. "You told me to buy the ingredients for what you're going to cook, but you were so busy and I couldn't disturb you. I didn't get the chance to ask you until I found you sleeping.""O-Oh, yes," I hurriedly looked around me aga
Avery Elise's P. O. V."How come she can come in here just for the reason of visiting her sister?" That was supposed to be just a question for myself, but I think my mouth speaks for me and it made Lory stop while looking straight at me."The former Lycan Queen always favored Tiffany, Luna Queen. Whatever will make her happy and comfortable, Madame Morgan would always go and give it to Tiffany," Lory poured another juice in my glass.Yeah, what she said was no question. Even I managed to realize and see that ever since I first faced Tiffany with Morgan. For Morgan, Tiffany should be pleased by everyone as to how much Tiffany pleases her in any way the latter can give. And she's also the only rightful one she sees for her son, Duke.I wonder what Tiffany did to be in Morgan's favorite spot. And how come it reaches to the point that Morgan only sees Tiffany to be the next rightful Lycan Queen and not anyone else who could look and do better than Tiffany?If Valerie is the one who's in
Avery Elise’s P. O. V.“Done?” I asked the moment Duke reached me.He nodded before I saw him glancing in the table’s direction. His eyes became more emotionless after he saw the maids walking with the tray of food in their hands.“You didn’t eat?” Duke’s voice was full of coldness when he asked me.“Can’t blame me. I lost my appetite,” I heaved a deep sigh before I turned my back to him. “When are we leaving?”I started walking back inside. I know that Duke and Lory are both following behind me and when we’re finally inside and in the hallway, I felt when Duke caged me to his arm before he pulled me closer to him. I looked at him with shock in my eyes at what he suddenly did. “Duke!” I exclaimed with my hands holding onto his arms. “You could’ve called for me!”Duke was clenching his jaw as he gazed at me before he turned to Lory.“Tell Koby to get the car. We’re leaving in fifteen minutes,” Duke ordered before he started walking away.And because I was with him, Duke managed to pul
Avery Elise's P. O. V.On the way to where we're going, I saw when we entered a way which brought us into the forest. I wasn't expecting that, because when Chairman Myers said that we need to attend here, I thought of attending a business meeting in the city, like how my father always does before.While looking out the window, I felt when Duke placed his hand on my tight and he started caressing me. I didn't look at him nor say anything, he was busy on his pad anyway. I silently released a deep sigh, realizing how busy Duke can really be.This is just the beginning though, I'll experience more of this the longer I stay as his wife. And maybe in the future, I'll get used to it. But why do I have a feeling of not wanting to get used to the fact that my husband can't spare me his time, even just a moment in a day? I felt a tingling pain in my chest even though my brain really understands the situation well.When the car stopped in front of a double story house in the middle of the forest