Adelina's POV "Can you believe him? Lawrence will never change his ways," I cried. "Addie, you never had a real interest in Lawrence. What changed?" my brother, Aiken asked. "He showed me a different side of him. Lawrence has a good heart but I do not think he's ready to commit to me," I complained. "I've known him since birth. Lawrence has always been about Lawrence. You are a fool sister if you think that you will change him," he said shaking his head. "You are just jealous that I will have a place at court and you won't," I boasted. "If you are referring to Lawrence replacing me as Gamma, I am fine with it. Father respects my decision," he replied shocking me. Was Aiken really okay with not being at court? Could I have been wrong in my assumptions? "What would you do if you are not in court? Our family has always had a presence there," I reminded him. "Addie, I am my own wolf. Something tells me if Lawrence decides to replace me I must make peace with it but I will not be here
Octavia's POV I was enraged! My plan is backfiring on me. I was the one who anonymously told the elders council about Lawrence behavior weeks ago the money I spotted unsealed bruises all over Matilda. Now, the crazy bitch Queen was holding my mother hostage. I needed to go home and verify if this was true. I needed proof. "Alpha, what was she talking about? My mother left for the village days ago, right?" I asked. "Come with me," he grumbled leading me through the tunnels and the to the swampy area. "I've been working with Jubilee trying to grace who took your mother. Antionette had help from some powerful allies. I called a meeting today with some of the trusted leadership in an attempt to weed out the liars and those I cannot trust. They have no clue what I was doing. It was none of them. I have reason to believe that it may be one of our visitors that will be at supper tonight which is why you'll never leave my side at any time. Understood?" He asked scaring me. "I understand tha
Matilda's POV"Grandma Gertrude, where do you want these?" I asked replacing the bandages on my father's side. "Right there is fine, dear. He should be waking up one day soon. His wolf just needs time to heal," she explained. "I've made eggs and oats. It is ready when you two decide to join me," my mother called out.This is how she deals with trauma. She cooks, cleans, and gardens until she begins to waste away. When she is not at my father's bedside, she is in the kitchen, garden, or at the lake. I walked toward the porch and peered out at the forest. It seems so peaceful but what lurked behind those trees could be treacherous just like ones's past."Have you seen Oliver?" Karly asked bringing my back to reality. "No," I said dismissively. "I know you have. Are you hoping that he will choose you over me?" she asked. "Oliver is like a brother to me. I hold no attraction for him," I answered her. "Don't give me the brother bullshit! Daphne said the same thing and the next thing you kn
Gertrude's POVThe days drug on slowly testing our already impatient demeanors. We hadn't seen Tavi since she left for the Kingdom of Koda. She informed us about Gamna Felius and the three other survivors of an ambush he feels the Queen and Beta orchestrated. The king will surely know there was foul play. It seems they want to isolate him from those he trusted most. Something isn't right about any of this. My dreams have migrated to nightmares these days and that's never good."When are you planning to tell them of what you've seen?" Swan quietly asked careful not to wake Julius. "I'm only telling you just in case something happens to me," I replied. "Explain it to me again. What the hell are Galatea Guardians?" Swan asked. "Well, they were nicknamed after Galateia actually. She was the Goddess of the calm seas. Galatea Guardians came about when werewolves needed them most and draw their energy from bodies of water. It was during the time of Alpha Queen Lenora and King Athelstan era.
Two days laterAlpha Alonzo's POV"Alpha! You have...acquaintances here to see you," my Beta said interrupting my supper. "Whoever they are I am certain they are no acquaintances of mine. Send them away," I barked. "Father, you're not even going to ask who it is?" my daughter, Alizabeth asked. "No," I said already agitated. "Why are you annoyed? Are you and mama fighting?" Alizabeth asked furrowing her eyebrows. "This does not concern you, pup. "Until my brother returns from training I am your next in line heir. I should not be oblivious to such matters concerning neither my father or this pack. Now, talk," she demanded. "Liz, because you are my daughter, I will let your command go just this one time," I said cocking an eyebrow. "I did not command..." she started to say before I held my hand up gesturing her to stop while she was ahead.I wasn't upset at her. I knew that one day she would make a strong mate to whomever was blessed enough to have her. I raised her to he an Alpha even i
Queen Antionette's POV"Are you ready to talk?" I kneeled down and asked my mate, Lincoln.He stared blankly at me not uttering a word."Your grace, I'm trying to help. I'm sorry that it had to be taken by force but you wouldn't listen to reason," I said hoping to gain a reaction.Nothing.Silence."My lord, I am your mate! Say something, damnit!" I shouted only earning a glare from him.Nothing.Silence.Frustration fell over me faster than I thought it would."I need you to sign these. Turn over the kingdom to Lawrence. His eighteenth birthday is quickly approaching. You must know we have the best interest of the kingdom," I explained.I watched him look to each side of him at the shackles that bonded him."Those are precautionary," I replied stepping away the moment he began struggling against his shackles in anger.I stood back terrified at his actions and his half shifted demeanor. With one swoop, I saw Beta Vincent force feed his brother wolfsbane."That's enough! Are you trying
Ruby's POVI readied myself to roll out of bed after having nightmares of the night I murdered McKenna's parents. It wasn't supposed to go that far. I just wanted to get information to use against Queen Antionette. After all, she had taken so much from me starting with the heart of my mate."What's going on in your pretty little head, woman?" Vincent asked sliding in the bed behind me. "I was attempting to get out of this bed," I groaned. "Your parents are here," he whispered. "Why?" I asked annoyed. "Your mother wanted to check on our newest addition," he said rubbing my round belly. "This is our third child. Speaking of, that you g wolf from the market claiming to be your son, who's he?" I asked realizing we never got to the bottom of it. "He is none of your concern, my love," Vincent dismissively said. "Not again. Tell me what I ask it I'll find another at your find out," I threatened. "Something tells me that you already have," he said aggravated standing to his feet in frustratio
Lawrence's POVThese stupid nightmares about Matilda nightmares will not stop. I miss her dearly and starting to regret the force I used to make her submit to me. Father always made it look so easy. I was drawn out of my thoughts when I spotted Beta Vincent in the throne room talking with one of the Dukes. I'm sure it was one of our allies that we have somehow come to sway to our side. Those not willing to yield during my rule will be dealt with accordingly."Are you ready for your coronation?" Beta Vincent asked smelling of yesterday's ale and blood. "I was born for this. Tonight, we celebrate two things, my birthday and me becoming King," I boasted. "Indeed young pup. I'll go get cleaned up," he bowed and walked away.An odd thought crossed my mind. Ruby said she would prepare lavender and sage arrangements to wish me good luck but I had not seen her."Where's Lady Ruby? She has been absent all morning as have you," I pointed out. "She wasn't at breakfast but she wasn't in our quart