Bernice’s POVI wasn’t shot.But maybe it was an underlying heart condition that was causing me to feel like this.That had to be it.It was because of my Alpha medication; I didn’t have long to live. I could feel it. The strange fluttering in my heart was proof of that. I was starting to feel sick to my stomach; maybe even a little lightheaded.Landry pulled himself away from his sister and she wiped the remaining tears out of her eyes. She was still trembling uncontrollably, and she bit onto her bottom lip to keep herself from sobbing again. I knew this was a lot for her to handle. I couldn’t imagine that this happened to her a lot.“Denise… you saved my life,” she said in a mere whisper as she rushed toward me. Now it was my turn to receive a hug. I stood still, trying to calm my rapid heartbeat as she wrapped her arms around me. She was oddly stronger than she looked. She wrapped me in a tight hug, and I almost couldn’t breathe. “I don’t know what to say… how did you get so brave?
Tina’s POVTina longed for the day that she would marry Landry. She was born and bred to be the next luna queen.Her father always said so.It wasn’t long ago that Tina had pressed herself against the wall of her home, hiding in the shadows, out of sight. Her father was on the phone with somebody, talking about bringing a peace offering to the bears.The bears? Tina thought to herself. What kind of peace offering would he want with the bears? And why? Tina found herself pacing her room; she couldn’t get that conversation out of her mind. She needed to confront her father about what it was he was planning on doing. She opened her door and headed into the halls when she heard the murmurs of a couple of maids from around the corner.“She’s safe now, but she’s probably traumatized,” one of them said.“And the spy has been caught?” The other asked.“She’s in custody at the Alpha King’s holding cell. He’s going to interrogate her and find out whom she’s working for.”“Poor, princess Jessie
Bernice’s POVVomit came out of my mouth so quickly that I hardly had the time to shut the door. I suddenly felt so sick that I couldn’t keep it in anymore. Not only was my heart weighing heavily in my chest, but my stomach was completely turned around.What the hell just happened? “It’s because you are hurt after what you heard,” Julie whispered in my ear. “It’s jealousy…”Jealousy? I had never felt jealousy ever in my entire life.I shook my head, refusing that was what that feeling was. Another wave of nausea surfaced, and I felt a bit lightheaded.“It’s okay to admit that you like him,” Julia laughed. “Why are you being so stubborn about this?” “I’m not being stubborn,” I shot back to her. “I don’t have feelings for him… I wouldn’t know it even if I did.” “And you are to tell me you didn’t have fun on your date with him?” Julia teased. “You can lie to yourself, but my dear Bernice… you can’t lie to me.” …Landry’s POVLandry hears Bernice’s door shutting softly just as he bru
Bernice’s POV“Love?” I gasp, shaking my head quickly. “No, that’s not it at all. I’ve already told you that…”“I know; that you wouldn’t know what love feels like. That is what love feels like, silly,” she chuckled. “It’s not always pleasant. Sometimes it makes you feel sick to your stomach. But if this only happens when Landry is around, then that’s what I’m assuming it is.”I suddenly felt like there wasn’t enough air to breathe in this room.I didn’t want to believe what she was saying could be true. Landry and I had an agreement that we would be sex partners and nothing more. Then again, I did agree to go with him on that date and we did have a nice time.I felt my cheeks grow warm at the memory. He made me laugh harder than I laughed in a long time. We ate a ton of food, and he didn’t seem to judge me for how much I ate. He even took me to see his father’s statue.Not to mention we shared the same bed last night and we didn’t even have sex.What was that about? “Do you really h
Jessie’s POVIt was true.The female Alpha was the omega, Denise.Denise was actually Bernice.She wore an Alpha uniform, and her aura appeared different. Stronger, confident, and brave. But it was clearly the face of the omega she had come to know and love so dearly.Jessie had been deceived; she had been lied to.There was an ache in her chest as she swallowed down a cry. Her lip started to quiver and she blinked away the tears that had formed in her eyes.She couldn’t believe the one she thought was her friend, had been lying to her. Even her own brother had been lying to her. It was clear in this picture that everything said has been a lie.She could hardly get her thoughts in order before the door to the study opened and Landry stood before her.Jessie didn’t even feel him approaching, but she didn’t care that he had caught her. She was furious at him for keeping such a secret and she demanded answers.“Why are you in here when I’m not present?” Landry asked, shutting the door be
Bernice’s POVIt’s been hours since Jessie had left. She was so upset at first when she found out that I was the female Alpha, but it seemed she understood by the end of my explanation.Landry had gone back to interrogate the vampire spy. She was being held in the dungeon holding cell. He didn’t want me anywhere near her, but I couldn’t help myself. I wanted to find out answers for myself.I went down the long corridor until I reached a set of stairs, leading down into the dungeon. I was surprised that there wasn’t anyone guarding the door that led into the dungeon, but I realized why as soon as I made it down the stairs.Landry was leaving the holding cell area; he sealed the door behind him with a couple of guards trailing after him. They all looked so serious and wary. Landry had blood splattered on what was once nice clothing, and blood stained his flesh as well. I frowned, staring around his disturbed face.He didn’t notice me at first, but once he did, he paused on the stairs.“
Landry’s POV“Why would someone do this to your cousin?” His beta asked; they stood, unmoving, over Tina’s mangled body.It was a shame that Tina had to meet a fatal ending such as this. Landry might have not liked her, but he never wanted this for her. Telling from the fresh scent of the blood that covered her, the attack happened recently.Not long ago, she was standing in his palace, telling him she deserved to be the luna queen over Bernice.He would have to break the news to her family.…Bernice’s POVI couldn’t sleep.I couldn’t shake this nasty feeling in the bit of my stomach.Something was wrong.I sat up in bed and peered out the window; it was still daylight. I wondered if Landry was still in his study. I wasn’t sure why I wanted to see him suddenly. I held onto my stomach, feeling a little uneasy at the thought of him.“It’s because you like him,” the annoying sound of my wolf purred in my ear.I rolled my eyes, ignoring her, as I slid out of bed.When I left my room, I w
Bernice’s POVHow could they treat this like it wasn’t a big deal? Her own family. I had to keep chewing on my bottom lip to keep from screaming out in frustration. I turned away from Landy, muttering that I needed air before losing my mind. He didn’t stop me from leaving. But he would have if he knew where I was actually going.As soon as I ran outside, I shifted into my wolf. Julia broke free from me, her snow-white fur glistening under the rays of the sunlight. We ran as fast as lightning; just a white cloud blurred in the vision of those we passed.We were soon engulfed in the woods. The trees that passed us were nothing more than distorted figures.I wanted to avenge Tina’s death more than anything. But I also wanted to prove that I wasn’t a weak omega that Landry seems to think I am. He has it in his head that he must protect me at all costs. While I knew there were vampire spies out to get me and other strong warriors, that didn’t give him a right to personally shut me out.If