"I do not like it when you leave my side long," Lex joked. "You could always find another as you have for the past couple of months," I replied uncaring. "Could you at least pretend to not hate me just for tonight?" He turned and asked. "Of course," I replied trying to plaster on my fakest smile until his future mistress, Tasia strutted toward us. I slithered from his hold again and willingly gave them their quality time. Lex growled in apprehension but perked up the moment he realized why I moved. Besides, my mind was elsewhere focused on my family. "You're welcome," I said to him before strolling toward the table of horderves. "I think you should really try harder with him," Essex said appearing next to me. "I have no desire to, but I understand my duty as his future Luna," I said turning to walk away from him. It had been like this for the last couple months I was forced to take shelter in their kingdom. I would be seventeen soon and mated to Lex of Tirado. He disgusted me with h
Queen Antionette's POV"Mother, I miss father," my youngest, Lance said. "I know Lawrence threatened to send you away but that would never happen," I promised. "I do not care about Lawrence's threats. He is an imbecile incapable of leading," Lance said snatching away from me. "Do not say such things!" I warned him. "Mother, I will run away if he is to rule," Lance said turning to leave.Sometimes I forget how grown up Lance was becoming. He was every bit of Lincoln's replica. He would find his mate in a couple years. Maybe he would then step up to honor our family name. I needed company. Phillip should be returning from the latest mission at the pub I gave him."That's hilarious, Phillip!" I laughed. "Seriously, Beta Vincent looked like a pregnant frog that someone strangled last night. It was hilarious," he laughed that sexy laugh of his. "How much did you put in his drink exactly?" I asked referring to a disastrous mix our court physician, Aylef gave me to toy with Vincent. "I gave
Ruby's POV"When are we to rid ourselves of that bitch?" I asked my mate. "Soon, my love. Once Lawrence wears the crown, we will be rid of her," Vincent replied kissing my lips.He wanted me to meet him in his study after I spoke to Romeo and Vidalia said on our decision to stop looking for our pup after all this time."Mother, will you please tell Romeo he's a court idiot?" Vidalia scoffed. "Could the Goddess have given me a better sister? I would like to trade her to the locals for a be-headed chicken. That would be acceptable maybe even overpriced," Romeo said insulting Vidalia. "I need you two to throw that subject away!" I shouted upset given the reason I brought them here in the first place.I gathered my temper to refrain from strangling my present children while I mourned for the one that was not. After I explained our decision to them both seemed to have come to terms with everything."Why would Auntie Elena do this?" Vidalia asked. "I don't know," I sighed on the brink of t
Jubilee's POVBack at the Kingdom of Valaris..."Horses are ready and riders have mounted," Julius said exasperated. "Take this," Gertrude said handing a mix of herbs and food to me. "You're not coming?" I asked. "Of course I'm coming. I just couldn't carry all of that to the horses. I'm an old wolf and deserve the perks of it," she smirked. "Of course you do, grandmother," Swan said escorting Gertrude to her horse."Imagine being in the middle of their arguments," Julius said shaking his head with adoration clearly in his eyes. "Any word from your daughter, Matilda? I asked. "Yes, she learned quite a lot in a short period. I'll fill you in on the ride," Julius said slapping my shoulder. "Safe travels to you all," Marlene said barely making back from Klaus. "Did everything goes okay?" I asked her. "I had a run in with Lady Ruby, but I will not be returning as I am banned forever," she chuckled. "It's for the best," I replied. "It really is," she agreed.I walked off to find my son, Jo
McKenna's POVI cannot believe that I may see my mate after so long. It was almost as if none of this was real. It's been nearly a year I had assumed. Thanks to Violet, we know this is a blind spot for the Kingdom of Koda."Are you nervous? Lincoln asked disturbing my revelation. "Is it that obvious, my lord?" I asked. "A little," he chuckled. "How do I look?" I asked twirling around in a dress I lifted from our latest excursions with the rich. "Perfect," he mumbled. "I feel like something is missing. I just want our reunion to be perfect," I nervously said fumbling with my with my hair. "I think I found it," Lincoln replied placing small flowers around the crown of my head the moment my mate came into view.My heart swelled with joy just as my eyes filled with tears. I rushed over to him without another thought calling out for him."Jubilee!" I cried out. "Mate," he replied biting his bottom lip in happiness but frustration. "Carol?" Gamma Felius asked not believing his eyes. "FELIUS
Alpha King Lincoln's POV "My gift, it's more vivid because my grandmother is no longer with us in this life! She knew...she knew she was going to die here. That is an awful burden. I do not deserve her gift. It is not a gift at all. It's a torturous curse! I would give it all back, goddess!" Swan cried aloud. I looked over at McKenna as a reflex realizing she had been frozen in place the moment she touched Gertrude. Whatever she saw upset her. McKenna sprinted deeper into the forest with Jubilee hot on her heels. I had to fight the urge to follow after. "She will be okay," Katie said knowingly. "I wasn't..." I started to lie but she threw me a "don't try to deny it" look. "I know it's hard to see her happy with her mate when you feel so deeply for her but you must. Let her have the happiness she deserves, your grace," Katie said walking to join the others. I was losing my mind. After pacing the fields for what felt to be an eternity, I heard the voices of my angels coming toward me
Octavia's POV "Look who's here to greet us," Jamela scoffed. "She's so tiring," I replied rolling my eyes. "I could totally drop something in her drink to keep her in the outhouse," Jamela offered. "Please," I playfully joked. Our cart pulled in the front of the pack dwelling. I acted as if I didn't see Taysia. Jamela grabbed our satchels before leaving my side. "Nice of you to return," Taysia said sashaying down the front entrance of the pack dwelling. "You're still here?" I asked holding back my laughter. "You won't be for long," she scoffed. "What's your deal? Is it Lex you desire? Do you want to take my place as his betrothed?" I asked. "It is Lex who wishes to rid himself of you. If you weren't so damned disobedient maybe we could have made this work," she threatened. "Taysia, if you come one step closer to me I will use excessive force with the one thing that annoys me the most, your face," I growled. She looked to have taken my warning serious, but it didn't stop her from t
Oliver's POVThree months later...As the days of training trudged along, so did the connection I once felt to my mate. I think the distance I had from her was starting to weaken our bond now that we've met. It was still there and the pain of a delayed rejection was still present."I'm so proud of you two! My knight of Tirado," Alizabeth smiled lovingly at Marlo. "Thanks for coming," he replied cheekily. "I've missed you," she whimpered. "I think we should go somewhere," Marlo growled. "I've got us a room at the Inn," Alizabeth said seductively.I do not know what else was said because I bolted. There was no way I wanted to see how their mating played out. I had other pressing concerns like how I planned to punish Karly, William, and Daphne's adoptive mother. They're criminals who deserved to hang for selling innocent she-wolves to rogues for the Goddess only knows."Hey," a familiar voice from behind said to me. "Jamela?" I asked in confusion. "Yes, Tavi thought it would a good idea