Luke’s PoVEver since I had found out about my true mate’s family history, I had been on edge.I had no idea that Amber’s mother, Erin, was descended from such a noble line and I was furious with her for not telling me because things could have been so different between us. All of this was her fault and I refused to accept any part of the blame for her condition..In fact, it was the only thing that worked in my favor. The fact that she was so gravely ill meant that she couldn’t inform her powerful family that I had mistreated her and her status meant that there was still some value to be found in keeping her around. Yet, if Amber ever found out about her lineage then I was done for.There was still time to make it up to her though, and Kelly had given me very specific instructions to bring her home. As the father of an heir to the throne, I was only too happy to oblige.I had prepared well for her marriage ceremony and the car I was traveling in was laden with expensive gifts for the
“Well that went about as well as I expected,” I snorted, kicking at the chair absent-mindedly after my father left us.“It could have been a lot worse,” Ryan shrugged as I raised an eyebrow at him.“True,” I said as a slow smirk spread across my face, “He could have tried to involve us in some underhanded scheme or…”“Or I could have ripped his throat out for daring to be so insolent to my love..my Luna,” He growled huskily as I felt myself melt under his attention.I relaxed into his arms as he chuckled and kissed the top of my head.“That would have been a bit messy though,” I said playfully, wrinkling my nose up at him, “It would also be quite unlucky to commit murder a day before the eve of our Wedding, don’t you think?”“I think that depends very much on who you ask,” Ryan snorted.I opened my mouth to reply but just then, there was a knock on the door and after Ryan called to enter, Tom strode in with a grim expression on his face.“Is everything okay?” Ryan asked, instantly on
Scarlet PackViola’s PoV“You should have seen her! She looked stunning! Honestly, who would've thought someone like her was hidden by your father, Viola!”“I heard that just her dress cost millions! Their wedding is sure to be the talk of the town for a long time to come. I highly doubt anyone will be able to top the extravagance, even the royal family themselves!”“I heard that they’re even planning to hand out memory bags at the end of the wedding day with a single flower from her bouquet encased in glass and gold filigree, and one of a kind jewelry selected especially for each guest from Cartier!”“Oh! Have you seen the pictures of the practice run? There was an exclusive deal with a high end Magazine to release official pictures, let me just get them up on their web page…it’s all just so exciting!”I could feel my eye twitching as I listened to the other socialites simper and praise that bitch of a half sister of mine, fawning over her as if she were more than just a simple littl
Amber’s PoVI smoothed the fabric of the dress down with my hands as I stared at my reflection in shock.I almost didn’t recognise the woman staring back at me in the mirror. If someone had told me a few months ago that I would be standing here now, on the morning of my wedding looking like a completely different woman, I would have never believed them.I tried to ignore the butterflies that plagued my stomach and the anxiety that gnawed on my insides, but it was hard. Was I really going to be able to get through the wedding feeling like this? I hadn’t been this nervous yesterday so why now?“Amber, is everything okay? You’ve gone really pale.” Lilly said gently, “do you need something to eat? Or even drink?”I bit at the inside of my cheek as I shook my head.“No, I don’t think so. It’s just nerves.”“Nerves?” Lily repeated with a little wrinkle of her nose as a shocked expression suddenly appeared on her face, “Wait! You aren’t having second thoughts are you?!”I laughed suddenly an
“Amber, it’s almost time.” Lilly’s voice came from the doorway, pulling me out of my thoughts, “Come on, let’s go!”It had only been a few minutes since my mother left, but I was still reeling with what she had told me.“Amber? Is everything okay?” Lily asked, her brows furrowed in concern as she noticed my hesitation.I looked up at her and shook my head.“I don’t think it is, but there’s nothing I can do to change any of it,” I answered in a flat voice as the clock chimed the hour, signaling that I really should be getting a move on.“Amber..if you need to talk…”“No, it’s fine,” I said, shaking myself out of my emotions, “Let’s go. I’ll discuss this all with Ryan afterward.”“That serious huh?” Lily said, wrinkling her nose.“It’ll be fine. Nothing we can’t fix, I'm sure.” I answered, forcing a smile which seemed to do the trick and Lily seemed to relax a little.But as we walked I couldn’t help but worry about my mother's warning. I didn’t know about any curse, and Ryan hadn’t men
After the wedding ceremony was over, everyone was moved through to the receiving room where we would take photos, thank the attending guests, and accept gifts.Despite how uncomfortable I felt being the center of attention and under the scrutiny of some of the most powerful names in our world, I smiled through it all because Ryan stood at my side with my hand tightly clasped in his.I took a moment to marvel at just how incredible my new husband was as he handled the social interactions with a grace and composure that proved just how good of an ALpha he was. He could be fierce when needed, and he had indeed earned his fearsome reputation, but he could also be gentle and the very image of diplomatic proficiency.Each Alpha and Luna that approached us with their blessings and gifts, hoped to increase their diplomatic relationship with us, from smaller packs to larger packs, and Ryan treated them all equally. It made my heart swell with pride to see him act this wa
“Who the hell does she think she is?!” Lilly exploded once Viola was out of sight and I sighed heavily.“She’s always been this way, Lily. It’s nothing that I’m not used to. In fact, this is mild compared to what I had to put up with when I lived with them.”Lily snorted incredulously and shook her head.“She’s so rude! I knew she had a reputation but seeing it first hand…it’s really something else!”“Don’t let it upset you, Lily,” I laughed, “I try not to take any notice of her when she’s like this. Besides, she was only just mated to Prince Peter and for her to then have him exiled so publicly for trying it on with her own step sister, well, it's not exactly ideal is it? There’s bound to be an escalation in her behavior. She can’t exactly lash out at King Andrew, can she? So I’m the perfect person to shoulder the blame.”
“Wait a minute, hold on.” Ryan said as he shook his head in disbelief, “Your mother was here? When?!”“Just before the wedding. I thought that you knew because Lilly showed her inside.” I answered.“No, I had no idea. I already reprimanded the team for not having freed her in time to see you before the wedding, so they were going to move the operation forward and bring her here tonight so that we could surprise you in the morning.” He explained with a frown, “Obviously, someone else got there first. Was it your father? Did he finally come to his senses?”“No, it definitely wasn’t him.”I replied, shaking my head, “I already thought about it and if it was, I think he would have held it over us somehow.”“Then are you sure it was your mother?”I stared at him with wide eyes as I considered his words. It had never crossed my mind to question her identi