One hundred and elevenXander.I practically raced downstairs to where Hazel stood, surrounded by the soldiers who weren't sure if she was a threat or not. But that didn't matter.What mattered was that she was here, and she was herself again.Her eyes met mine, and she tried to run to me, but the soldiers held her down."Let me go, I'm not a criminal!" She said struggling in their hold."Let her go." I commanded. The head soldier that also ushered me in eyed me, trying to gauge if he should obey me or not.He made his choice, tightening his hold on Hazel."She is a criminal. And can not be let in unless a leader says so."A groan almost left my lips until I saw Connor stroll down the stairs."Connor!" I called out to him, and he regarded me with an angry look. He still hated my guts and I hated him too."What do you want?" He asked, eyeing the situation. His eyes narrowed in realisation as they landed on Hazel and a smirk appeared on his lips."You need my help." He smirked, taunting
NaomiThe maids flocked me as one finished up my make up while two others wore my dress for me, and two did my manicure and two others my pedicure.I loved being pampered, but I could do all of this myself, save for the makeup. But Aubrey said they would do it better. So here we were, an hour to my coronation and the maids working with speed I didn't know was possible.Aubrey also got ready for the coronation, but hers didn't take too long. She was done within an hour, but I was still on the chair, waiting for the maids to be done."We are done, ma'am." The maids all chorused, pulling away so I could see how it all turned out in the mirror.I had never looked this beautiful, not even on the night of the mating ball.The make up done on my face was simple and regal, enhancing my already beautiful features.And don’t get me started on the dress.It was the most beautiful dress I had ever seen. It was light champagne colored, off the shoulder, showing the different bite marks Seth had us
Naomi"By the power given to me by Selene, our caring goddess, I present to you, our Luna and Queen." The priest announced as my crown was brought to him on a silver tray adorned with moonstone. The crowd, hushed in anticipation, watched as the priest carefully placed the lunar crown upon my head. Its gentle weight felt like a sacred responsibility. Power filled me as the crowd chorused, "All haul Queen NAOMI. "I was finally queen, and beside me, my king stood, with a proud smile on his face."All hail queen Naomi." He repeated tangling his fingers through mine.I turned my eyes to the crowd and they all looked at me with respect.This was my destiny. This was where I belonged."As the queen of this Kingdom, I promise to serve you with unwavering dedication and compassion," I declared, my voice resonating through the gathering. My eyes met Xander's through the crowd, and he gave a reassuring smile.I returned the smile. "I promise not to let you down." I ended my speech, getting
NaomiThe night ended well with the Alphas coming to show their respect, and Aubrey and Connor avoiding each other, xander and Hazel nowhere to be found, and Violet glancing at me from across the room.I was unsettled about her presence, but I refused to let it disturb me. The night ended joyfully, and with Seth by my side, we left the throne room back to our room, and with hurting feet, we pulled off our clothes as fast as we could and slept peacefully. Until a knock landed on our door.A groan left Seth's lips as he untangled himself from me, muttering something about there being a mindlink for a reason and he dragged himself to open the door.The door opened to reveal Connor with a sly smirk on his lips. "Hey, king. Queen."I groaned as I placed the pillow on my head, frustration coursing through my veins."What the hell Connor? What do you derive from ruining a pregnant woman's sleep?"Connor's chuckle echoed in my head as a migraine pounded on my temple. "Sorry, Queen. But ther
Seth"The Rogue king is dead."Those words echoed in my head as I stared at Conmor, who was expecting a reaction from me and Naomi.From the corner of my eye, I could see Naomi, also frozen as we tried to digest the words.Dead? Just like that? I couldn't understand. He died in a ditch? It didn't make sense to me. It was too good to be true."Can we see his body?" Naomi's voice wavered as she came beside me, and I took her fingers in mine. She was vibrating with emotion, but the emotion was unclearI could feel a couple of emotions through the mate bond, one of then being hope and excitement, and another being scepticism. The same thought was passing our minds. Could he really be dead, just like that?Xander appeared beside Connor, his shirt draped over his chest and his lids half closed with sleep.He also just got out of bed."Connor, you have three seconds to answer this." His claws extended, "why did you send guards to wake me up?"Connor smirked at him, smacking his back pla
116NaomiThe bloated body laid on the cement slab in the cemetery, the eyes of the monster that it once was, staring at the ceiling without focus. In death, he still looked every bit of the monster he was. The putrid smell oozing from his body put my stomach in an upset state, and I tried my very best not to throw up.Seth's hand patted my back softly as he held me in his hands, his eyes trained on the disgusting sight.I could see Aubrey trying to hold in her disgust as she stared at the dead body, while Hazel and Xander both stared at him ,their faces expressionless.He had the most effect on the three of us. But on them more. They were probably trying to get used to the fact that he was finally gone, and they could breathe.His death was quite poetic actually. Dying like the swine he was, despite feeling invincible. Hazel broke the silence, her voice cold and detached. "Well, that's the end of that nightmare."Xander nodded, his jaw clenched. "To think he caused so much pain an
NaomiXander's eyes widened in surprise as he saw me join him in the balcony and guilt flashed in his eyes. He knew why I was there."Hey," he smiled as I stepped right beside him."Hey," I smiled back, and a mini awkward silence filled the rest of the balcony.I didn't know what to say. I had no idea what to say to him. Sorry about dad's death? He was happy about it.I'm happy Hazel's here with you? What the hell was that? I was two days late."When are you leaving?" I blurted out, immediately cringing as I heard how that sounded like.He scratched the back of his head, avoiding direct eye contact. "Yeah, about that... I thought I could stay here, with Hazel. She seems to like it here… I should have clarified with you to know if you were going to be comfortable with that-""No no. I didn't mean the question that way. I had no idea you were planning to stay with us."He gave an uncomfortable smile. "Bad idea right? I could swear Seth still wants to kill me for almost killing him." I
One hundred and EighteenUnknown POVWhile they all celebrated the death of the rogue king, the rogue king, very much not dead, chuckled lightly with his new side-kick."Those fools would have seen the body by now. I bet they've lowered their guard."His side-kick, also let out a chuckle, her heart pounding in delight. "That's what we want, isn't it? Although I doubt it's going to be that easy. Seth is a really smart man. He wouldn't let go that easily. Not after what I did."He barked out a laugh, taking a sip of booze.They might be in hiding, but In his new body, no one could recognise him. He loved it. In this new body, he could run and fight.He wasn't short and burly. He was tall and fit.And jealousy shot through him as his side-kick mentioned Seth with a wistful loom in her eye.He was hot now. She ought to admire him, not that pup Seth."He's not half as smart as you, my darling. Dont tell me you are still hung up on that asshole. He chose my ugly daughter over you. "He trai