Fiona’s POVI giggled enjoying the wet kisses Ronan placed on my nape. He has been extremely touchy since he arrived and we haven’t left the room all morning. Thankfully, Louis seems to enjoy the company of Isla and Dawn better. Leaving myself and his father to be by ourselves.“Stop it, Ronan.” I laughed loudly hitting him softly.He grinned, holding my gaze. “Why should I? I thought you liked it?”“Of course, I do. But don’t you think we should stretch a bit? Why not run for a while in the woods? Then we can come back to this.”“That's not so bad. Let’s go then.” Like a child, he didn’t let me take a moment to myself before dragging me out of bed in excitement.The others might be wondering what in the world has gotten into us all of a sudden. But I am enjoying every bit of it. It's been too long since I felt his presence this much. Ever since we arrived here, a bit of distance has been infused between us and it makes my heart ache every time. I know he was taken from someone else’s
Fiona’s POVA loud shrilled noise filled my ears at his announcement. I try not to believe that he is actually talking to me about something like that. Is this some sort of prank?“What did you just say?” I asked.Like he had been pricked by a needle, he jumped out of the chair and knelt in front of me. I couldn’t even care for a second that an Alpha king was kneeling in front of me.“Freya is carrying my child, Fiona. She is pregnant.” He said again this time with a pitch of delight in his tone.Without thinking I smacked his hand away from me and got up to pace the room back and forth anxiously. My lips quivered as I let out hot shaky breaths. My suspicions were true. Who was I fooling thinking he is all mine when his mate and wife are still very much a part of him? How could I have been so trusting? I glanced back at him and the only thing that I saw was rage.“How did this happen? I thought you two weren’t as close as you were before?” I queried in a low tone.Ronan lifted himself
Author’s POV“This jewelry is so beautiful.” Ava complimented her as she helped Freya put them on.Ronan had sent her a full box of jewelry just as Freya liked it before he went on his journey. He assured her that was just a token from his end.Freya held up a proud smile admiring herself. This is all that she deserves, she never should have allowed herself to get too carried away. Having Ronan eating out of her palm feels like a dream come true. Whatever it is she wants now she can get all thanks to Callum for being so generous. He has been trying to reach out to her through the mind portal but she had tuned him out.The only way out for her is to bring an end to Callum and it has to happen before his patience runs thin.“What are you thinking about?” Ava asked.She shrugged. “I am trying to think of every possible thing to do to make sure I do not feel threatened.”“Don’t you think it is too early?”“Early, you say? Do you not know the kind of person I am dealing with? He does not c
Ronan’s POVI huffed, feeling exhaustion seep into my pores. But I didn't stop running, I needed to set myself loose from the thoughts plaguing my mind. I have been restless since I returned from Fiona’s place. Dion protested, urging me to quit running. I wanted to go further, but I apparently lacked the strength to do so.Giving in to my distorted state, I returned to the palace and dipped myself into the water already prepared for me. Shutting my eyes tightly to keep the raging thoughts out, but it didn’t help. Fiona looked extremely unhappy with me and I felt hurt that she didn’t give me a chance to explain myself before sending me out of the house.“you knew there was going to be trouble in the first place.” Dion was accused like he didn’t know what the plan was.Ignoring him, I got dressed and headed to the study. I asked Timon to come and see me. We haven’t gotten a chance to talk since I returned. Moreover, I really want to get to the root of the attacks that have been going on
Fiona’s POVIsla stood by the door with Dawn next to her. They bored a hole into my back with their eyes expecting a reaction from me. I didn’t flinch and just kept staring down at my sleeping child. His face is the only thing that brings me relief lately. I can’t imagine having him far away from me.This is why I feel like I might be overreacting to the news of the queen’s pregnancy. After all, her inability was the reason I got a chance with Ronan in the first place. I should probably thank her. I let out a scoff at the sarcasm going on in my head. I am trying not to imagine what must have ensued between the two of them.My absence must have given them the chance to get closer. I feel my heart racing every time the thought crosses my mind. What if Ronan’s love for me starts to fade off? What would become of all that we share? Will my son be taken away from me as they planned before? The questions keep coming and it feels like my head will explode.All of a sudden, I felt Louis being
Ronan’s POV“When did you get here?” Fiona asked as I walked further into the room.Isla bowed slightly and hurried out of the room leaving the both of us. I walked in just in time to hear Isla defending me in front of Fiona. It made me happy to know someone can attest to the goodness of my heart. I haven’t been able to cope with myself knowing that Fiona is still very angry at me.“Not too long. Just long enough to hear how much you love me.” I teased, attempting to pull her close.She backed away from me and ran out. I was perplexed by her action and ran after her blindly. By the time I reached outside, I saw her wolf tail as she jumped into the woods. I shifted and followed suit.“Fiona!” I howled after her.She didn’t respond to me and kept running. I ran after her and crossed her path to keep her in one place.Panting heavily, I held her gaze. “What are you doing?”“Stay away from me, Ronan.” She replied and turned around back to the house.I followed suit and found her back in t
Author’s POVCallum stumbled into the house yelling out to his maids to get him the doctor. His side was bleeding profusely, he had been attacked during his run in the woods. His growl was more of vengeance than pain. Thankfully he was able to discharge his attacker because he wasn’t far from home yet.The doctor arrived and kept asking Callum where he got wounded and if it needed to be reported to the palace. Callum shunned him to keep quiet and do his job. The doctor did as told. He dressed the wound and left. Callum asked one of the maids to bring him a bottle of whiskey.Despite the doctor’s warning, he drank it like water, cursing under his breath as the effect hit him hard. He couldn’t help but think that Ronan might be the one who orchestrated the attack. Freya must have been trying to get on his good side and instigate his nephew against him. He kicked at the floor, groaning loudly at the pain that surged through him.He wasn’t going to just sit still and let them take him for
Fiona’s POV…“That’s 20 gold pieces for the next two months and a little tip for all the hard work you’ve been doing lately. I never expected this tavern to be up and running in such a short time. Good job, Fiona!”“Thank you,” I smiled as I collected the small sac of gold pieces that Basi, the tavern owner, threw on the ground I was mopping.Today was a good day, as not only had I just finished all the work I’d been assigned, but I had just received something I never expected Basi to be so generous as to hand me; advance payment! My wolf, Rin, howled within me. She could feel the excitement too.After labouring, I removed my apron and changed it with my jacket from the stand to head back home. The night worker would take over from where I stopped. She was in for a whole lot because the tavern was mostly active at night hours. My back cracked as I stretched; it ached from bending for such a long time with hardly any rest, but what could I do? I needed the wage, after all.I giddily co