Chapter Eight-threeThere, It Ends.Maxon’s POV"Charge it to 250 joules!" The doctor instructed and rubbed the surface of the defibrillator against each other before charging Sophie with it.I could no longer watch; I staggered back, staring blankly in horror. Why did this have to happen? Why does she have to go through all of this because of me? Why is she always at the receiving end of it?"What will happen to our mom? Will she be fine?" Amara asked, tears rolling down her eyes.I fell beside her and pulled her closer to myself; I wasn't sure of what to say to them, I wasn't sure of how to assure them. Sophie was there battling between life and death, and I was the reason for that; it was all because of me. My heart shattered, my body trembled as I forced my tears back, trying hard to act normal in the presence of the kids."Make way! Make way!" I heard the loud voice and quickly jumped up, pulling the kids away from the way.I saw the nurses pushing Sophie out of the ward room on
Chapter Eighty-fourThe LetterSophie’s POVMy head banged as the light shone into my eyes; I closed my eyes back and remained in the bed. My whole body felt so heavy; it felt as though the most weight was suspended around my left shoulder and down to my arm.I tried once again, turning away from the ray of life this time, and I saw Rose, sitting beside me.I closed my eyes one more time as I tried to recollect all that had happened, where I was, and what led to me being hospitalized.It took a few minutes for me to remember it all; my heart skipped when I remembered I took the bullet for Maxon.“Rose!” I called.“You are up!” She jumped up on her feet and held my hand. “Thank goodness, I was so scared, I thought I would lose you?”“It isn’t that fatal; I was just out for some hours.” I murmured. She smiled at me.“Hours?” She chuckled and looked at her wristwatch. “Some hours more will make it a week that you’ve been out.”My eyes bulged out, “a week?” I asked, fumbling to sit up on
Chapter Eighty-fiveMaking Up With My MateMaxon’s POV“You’re not completely healed yet, but since you said you want to leave now, we have no other choice than to let you go,” the doctor said to me.I nodded at him with a smile. “Thank you, thank you so much for your help.”“You shouldn’t be thanking me because I only did my job as a doctor; you should thank the heavens for making this surgery a success.”I had lost all hope that I was going to live, but after I saw Sophie in that condition battling for her life, I got scared of dying and leaving everything behind. Even though I had planned to leave it all behind before, I didn’t want to die.“I’m glad you made the right decision; this just shows that even when it is a 0.5% survival rate, a miracle can happen.”I nodded at the doctor and took a quick glance at my watch; I was running late. “Thanks for everything, doctor; I will take my leave now.”“Sure. Make sure you take the drugs as I have instructed and always go for the checkup
Chapter Eighty-sixThe Last FightMaxon’s POVWe were back to where it all started again. The car, which carried us, drove into the palace, and as the door people, a long line of guards marched towards us, saluting as I stepped out of the car.“You are welcome back, your highness.” They all bowed.I smiled; it felt really good to be back, and better because I had Sophie and my kids with me. That feeling of loneliness and emptiness was no longer there. I carried Asher in my arms, his leg still having a cast around it; the doctor had said it would take a few more weeks before he gets fully recovered.The guards formed two lines and kept us in the middle as we walked into the palace. Everyone around was wearing black from head to toe, to pay respect to my father who just passed on.I headed directly for the courtroom, where I was sure my mom would be.“Mother!” I called as I saw her from afar.A big smile fell on her face. “My son!” She murmured. “How long has it been? It feels like eter
Chapter Eighty-eightFinal ChapterThe Coronation CeremonySophie’s POV“Please walk down for the final round of the walk-of-ties.”Maxon looked at me, smiling brightly under his Royal hat; the red and blue suede Royal garment which he wore looked so perfect on him.“Shall we?” He asked, stretching out his hand.I took it with a smile, holding up my long red ball gown with my other hand. “Yes.” I grinned.Looking down at our kids on either side of the long red rug that led to the throne, my heart fluttered with so much happiness, I couldn’t be more proud. It had been a few weeks since we got back to this world, and even though I was scared to come back with Maxon at first, it has been the best decision I made.After the confrontation with his mom and the blast at the hospital, Maxon was lucky to have been thrown out of the hospital by the force of the blast; he sustained some injuries which healed in no time after his wolf came back to action.Asher had finally recovered too, even th
Chapter OneThe Conspiracy Sophie’s POV"Your highness! Your highness, please listen to me. You have to believe me; I didn't do this!" I pleaded, desperation filling my voice as I was forcefully dragged into the courtroom. My hands were stained with Mia's innocent blood, and in my other hand, I held the murderer's weapon. What had happened in the last few minutes and how I had reached this point, where I was being doubted, was still so hard for me to comprehend."Get on your knees!" one of the guards barked at me, but I just couldn't do it.My hands trembled, and my whole body shook. I glanced to the side, my eyes catching Mia's lifeless body, and I wished she could just wake up and tell everyone that I didn't do this. I wished she could tell them that I didn't kill her."I said, get on your knees!" the guard shouted again and pushed me to the floor.My knees collided with the cold tiled floor, and I found myself kneeling before the imposing figures of the Alpha King, the Luna Queen,
Chapter TwoWe Met AgainFive Years Later.Sophie’s POV"The wheelchair was donated by the Kent Foundation," the nurse spoke. "I was able to get one for Asher."A smile spread across my face as I heard that. I looked at Asher, whom I carried in my arms, and memories of the pain from years ago flooded my mind. I had discovered my pregnancy only after being rejected and cast out of the palace by the man I loved. He had pushed me away as if I meant nothing, and the rough treatment from him and the guards at that time had led to the condition Asher was in now."You are pregnant with twins, but one of the babies has a defect because you fell on it," the nurse had said to me five years ago. And I have been living with that ever since."Here you go, Sophie. Asher will be comfortable in this until you can afford the surgery," the nurse said.I nodded and smiled, whispering, "Thank you so much." We gently settled Asher onto the wheelchair. I knelt beside him and asked, "How do you feel, baby?"
Chapter Three Her Strongest Version Maxon’s POV "They will be here in a few minutes, sir, and I will conduct the interview before sending them to you," Ralph, my manager, informed. "I have told you to stop using honorifics when we're alone, Ralph. We've been friends for three years, but you won't listen to me," I grumbled. Ralph has been the one and only friend I have had since I came into this world three years ago. He helped me adjust to the new environment and even set up a business, and now we're here. Maxing Enterprises, like my empire is called, has won several awards in the last three years, and I have also won the Businessman of the Year at different award ceremonies. I can proudly say that my life without that woman has been the best, and I have been able to pursue my dreams and passions, not just be confined within the tall walls of the palace. Three years ago, I came into this world for two reasons, both of which I will make sure are accomplished before returning ba