Lost Queen

ALPHA XANDERThe feeling of doom serenaded in my chest the nearer we got to the opposing building.I haven't been here in six months, but it felt like yesterday I last saw her, on that bed. Lifeless and blue.I lost my mate, and I lost part of myself with her. The most important part of me. I have been breathing and surviving, but I stopped living when she did too.She was out there, I know that she is. her crazy mother hexed her, killed her then took her. It sounded crazy, even thinking about it now. It sounded too insane to be true, but it is my reality and I'm living it.There is no way I can make up these emotions I'm feeling. the burning in my chest.I was once called heartless, ruthless and fearless. I know I am just a man now. A man who has lost.“Of course, it would rain today.” Daciana, my sister, leaned forward, looking out of the window of the car as we approached the manor.I tried to ignore the way my heart squeezed when I looked up. I couldn’t even look around the world I

ADRIANAI was able to convince mum I was ready for this. Ready for him. Ready to face him.It is all I have been preparing for nonstop for six months. My every waking moment was plagued with thoughts of how I was going to get my revenge.Like all the women in the history books I read.Vengeance is what gives you the most satisfaction. And nothing beats making the people that hurt you pay for what they have done.I picked up the book Kian had given me some time ago. I have read it more times than I can count one finger but I still find myself wanting to read more.Each time feels like the first time I’m reading it.Kian gets me more books when they go out, which isn’t a lot but none has been my favorite like this was. He got it for me the last time they went into town.I was never allowed to go to avoid anyone seeing me and then reporting back to the people I was staying away from.I wasn’t ready to be seen then, but now, we would do everything to make sure they saw us.Shaking my head

ADRIANAThe first phase of our plan is to make sure Xander knows we're here. Our plan for that was already well underway. The moment the plane landed, I was ready to be seen.I exchanged my simple top and jeans for a summer dress. And my brunette hair was let down. cascading over my back, covering what was left open by the dress.There was a town car waiting for us as we arrived. A woman was standing outside the back car, dressed in an impeccable suit with a stoic expression. A uniformed man is beside her and he holds a sign with our names on it."She is for us." Henry says, holding me by my elbow and steering me towards her.Our bags were already in the car from the looks of it because as soon as we approached, the man opened the door of the car."Welcome," the woman's voice is soft but firm.She speaks with an elegance I am not used to. Not in my memory and definitely not in my past life. I am not very good with people, I'm guessing it has to do with the way I grew up."I hope you h

ALPHA XANDER There are a few things I hate in this world. Dreya, and social gatherings. I would have missed this masquerade but I got a tip that the woman who looked like Adriana will be here tonight. And when she comes, I’ll be here for her. I know she is still alive. Her mental state is what I’m not sure of, and if she is even okay. What Dreya did was dangerous, and any slight wrong move would have blown it all up in flames. Now, that is where we would have a real problem. I took a break to fully mourn my mate, now I am back for her and I’m vengeful. “Aren’t you glad you decided to come out?” Daciana tugs on my arm, making me swivel to face her. She chose to dress as Peresphone tonight, only she has a mask with flowers. I wasn’t in the mood for a party, talk less of one that required me to wear a mask. She understood that so she didn’t pressure me to dress up. But since the requirement for attending is the mask, she got me one for the devil. “No, I’m not.” I reply, keeping

XANDER“Remind me again, why are we throwing a party?”Daciana asks the same question she has asked five times already. each time, I give her no reply because she wouldn’t believe me anyway.“And why do you care so much about how it is planned? You usually avoid this like the plague.”“I felt like throwing a party, so I’m going to do it.” I replied. We both know that is a fucking lie.I hate parties and I hate throwing them even more. I didn’t have to perform any host duties. The people who make the invite list are usually fucking elated to be there that they know not to talk to me directly. “Bullshit.” She grumbles. “You’re hiding something, and I’m going to find out what.”She points a finger at me, squinting her eyes as she walks out of the room without turning back.Without her breathing over my shoulder, I pick out all the things I want faster. The organizer looked like she couldn’t wait to get the hell out of here. When I told her she could leave, I heard her sigh of relief.It