Vanessa's POV“What! That can't be possible” I can't even put into words how shocked I was when Evelyn dropped that bombshell on me. She said Drake was dead, and I couldn't believe it. I mean, I saw him just a few days ago. How could he suddenly be gone?“He is dead Vanessa,”“How? What happened?” I asked curiously.“He tried to wage a war against Dante and things got out of hand” Evelyn explained. At that moment, a mix of emotions flooded over me. Part of me felt a sense of relief, knowing that the man who had kidnapped me and brought me here was no longer a threat. It was like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. But then, another wave of worry crashed over me.If Drake was dead, what did that mean for me? The chances of Elijah finding me were already slim, and now they seemed even slimmer. Drake was the only one who knew my whereabouts, and without him, would anyone ever find me? The uncertainty was suffocating.As I tried to process the news, my mind raced with questions. Wh
Dante’s POVI sat in my office, my mind consumed with worry. It had been days since I had dispatched a search party to look for Elijah's queen and Evelyn, but there was no sign of them. My heart ached for Elijah's queen, knowing she was heavily pregnant. I couldn't shake off the fear that something terrible had happened to her.As for Evelyn, I was left in the dark. Did she leave the palace on her own accord, or was she taken against her will? It was hard to believe that she would just disappear without a trace. But the recent loss of her baby... I couldn't help but wonder if it had triggered something within her, pushing her to make a drastic decision.The uncertainty gnawed at me, filling my thoughts with a mix of anxiety and sadness. I couldn't bear the thought of Elijah's queen and Evelyn in danger or suffering. They were both dear to me, and I felt responsible for their well-being.I replayed the events leading up to their disappearance in my mind, searching for any clues I might
Vanessa’s POV My heart pounded in my chest as Jake's attention shifted towards me. Fear surged through every fiber of my being, even though I had been trying to maintain a facade of confidence. Deep down, I was a mess, knowing the danger I was in.Jake's smile faded, replaced by a deep sense of anger. I quickly rose from the bed, my instincts telling me to create distance between us. But with each step I took, Jake matched me, closing in on me until I was backed against the wall. Panic welled up inside me as I realized there was no way out.Jake's smile returned, a sinister gleam in his eyes. He had cornered me, leaving me with nowhere to escape. My heart raced, my mind racing to find a way out of this perilous situation. But the truth hit me like a crushing blow I couldn't fight back. I was heavily pregnant, and the thought of putting my unborn child in harm's way was unbearable.A mix of emotions washed over me fear, helplessness, and a fierce determination to protect my child at a
Dante’s POV“Don’t you think this is a bad idea?” Elijah asked as we stood outside Jake's palace, we made a conscious decision to go in alone. Bringing my guards along would have surely raised suspicions and alerted Jake to our true intentions. Disguised as guards ourselves, we aimed to blend in and avoid drawing unnecessary attention.“It could be but this is the only choice we have,” I said as I signaled to him to follow me.With caution in our steps, I led the way towards the back door, remembering Evelyn's words about its lack of heavy guarding, when she told me how she escaped, It seemed like the perfect entry point for our mission to rescue Elijah's queen. Sneaking through the door, I could feel the weight of the task at hand, knowing that our success hinged on our ability to remain undetected.As we made our way deeper into the palace, something felt off. The guards appeared unusually alert as if they were anticipating something. It sent a chill down my spine, raising questions
Vanessa’s POV“Something is wrong Vanessa,” Evelyn said as we heard a loud noise from outside.“We have to find a way to get out of here as soon as possible,” I said as Evelyn held me tightly, the noise outside the door grew louder, intensifying the sense of impending danger. It sounded like a fierce battle was taking place just beyond our reach, but we couldn't be sure. Fear gripped us both, and we braced ourselves for the worst.Then, suddenly, the fighting ceased, and the door swung open. My heart raced, and I squeezed my eyes shut, preparing for the inevitable. Time seemed to stretch on, the silence becoming almost unbearable. But to my surprise, nothing happened. No attack, no harm befell us.With cautious curiosity, I slowly opened my eyes, and there, standing before me was the last person I expected to see: Dante. The shock of his presence sent a jolt through my entire being, leaving me momentarily speechless. Conflicting emotions surged within me, a whirlwind of confusion, rel
Dante’s POVAs I stood there, my heart pounded in my chest, and my breath caught in my throat. The sight of Elijah embracing Vanessa sent shockwaves through my entire being. It was as if time was still, and the world around me faded into a blur. I couldn't tear my eyes away from them.The way Elijah held her, was so intimate, so familiar. It made my mind race with questions and doubts. Was Vanessa the queen he had spoken about? Had they committed to each other? And the biggest question of all, the one that gnawed at my insides was the child she carried his or mine?Vanessa's eyes, fixed on me, pierced through the chaos in my mind. Even in the midst of their embrace, her gaze held a mix of emotions, concern, guilt, and something else I couldn't quite decipher. It only added to the whirlwind of emotions that consumed me.I felt lost, like I was standing on the edge of a precipice, unsure of which way to go. The weight of uncertainty pressed down on my shoulders, threatening to suffocate
Elijah’s POVAs soon as I heard Vanessa's scream, panic surged through my veins, and I rushed towards her without a second thought. The intensity of her pain was evident, and I knew in my gut that she was going into labor. Time seemed to slow down as I focused all my energy on getting her to safety.With the help of Dante, we quickly guided Vanessa towards the waiting car. Every second felt like an eternity as I navigated through the flurry of emotions and the tension that seemed to hang in the air. I could sense a brewing tension between Dante and me, but at that moment, my sole focus was on Vanessa and the well-being of our unborn child.As we hurriedly settled Vanessa into the car, my heart raced with a mix of fear and determination. The weight of the situation pressed upon me, and I couldn't help but feel a surge of protectiveness towards Vanessa.But even Amid the chaos, I couldn't ignore the subtle tension between Dante and me. Perhaps it was the adrenaline or the overwhelming c
Elijah’s POV“What?” I exclaimed my mind was a mixture of shock and confusion.“Yes Elijah” Evelyn replied with a hint of pity in her voice. my heart skipped a beat. I couldn't believe what she was telling me. Vanessa, Dante's wife? And possibly the father of her child? It felt like a punch to the gut. I thought I knew Vanessa, but clearly, there was so much I didn't know about her past. The shock and disbelief washed over me, leaving me feeling utterly heartbroken.How could Vanessa keep something like this from me? Didn't she know how deeply in love I am with her? The realization that she had hidden such a significant secret shattered the trust I had in our relationship. I felt a mix of emotions swirling within me hurt, anger, and confusion.I had always thought maybe she was a rogue or a simple lady from another pack never in my wildest dream did I see Vanessa as a queen of one of the strongest lycan packs in history and her child is probably the successor.I couldn't believe she k