During her first few weeks after crowning as the Queen, Judah already humiliated Gray many times, especially when it came to Faye. Judah never once defended her, but she held up her head high and shrugged. She could do everything independently, and she didn't need him. She planned to give him a child and then ask him for a divorce, breaking their bond, although it was only one-sided. After eating, Gray excused herself to retire. She was too tired to talk to her husband. Watching him and Faye was exhausting to the point that she would lock herself up in her library, studying the annual budget for next year's expenses. "Stay here," Judah commanded her, but she refused to talk to him. Mayumi followed her as she left the dining room. After Mayumi had prepared her usual bath, she let her retire for the night and locked her door. She doesn't want to be bothered by her so-called husband. Gray decided to sleep after soaking in the tub full of essential oil for about thirty minutes. And
"Do you have any agenda today?" Judah asked Gray. "Why are you asking?" she replied while reading some reports. "You know, I want us to talk a bit," he said. Gray looked at him with bored eyes. "I'm busy, instead of you doing nothing. Why don't you do your job as a king?" she barked at him, gaining her old self when both were in the chasing game back at the Arena. Now that she has gained the upper hand. She will use it against him. Judah looked at her. She obviously doesn't want to do anything to him. He only wanted to get her side and let him mark her. "You know, I'm sorry for slapping you last night," Judah started to use the trick he once used on her. "I'm not in the mood to talk to you right now. Please go away, your highness," Gray barked at him. Judah let out a frustrated moan. "Look, I just want to apologize for what I did last night. I know I let myself get the best of me, but I truly regret what I did," he said. If Gray didn't know that this man was into something,
The man's tall, lean figures sauntered down the steps with a commanding confidence and effortless mystery radiated off of him. The glow of the crimson lights illuminated his sharp hard features as he reached the bottom. Long wild waves were strewn around his jaw, and his leather jacket covered his shoulders. Gray didn't know if it was the drinks because she just inhaled, overwhelming her senses, but the man before him was the most captivating man she had ever seen.She felt like everything seemed to be moving in slow motion. Gray's nerves in her stomach swirled as she watched him walk through the crowds, stopping and talking to some people. The twisting in her stomach only escalated when she saw his intoxicating smile break across his face. Gray visibly swallowed as her wolf started to pace. She wetted her lips as she watched the man's hand ruffle his tangled hair as his jaw flexed as he spoke. She knew right then the man was a werewolf. If not, her wolf would never react like that
The man reached forward and grabbed a piece of Gray's long black hair and twirled it between his fingers. He stared at it before bringing his eyes back to her. "I like your hair," he complimented with the same smirk he gave me. Gray couldn't understand why she was speechless and unable to drive the man away. Instead, she got nervous for the first time in her entire Haquihana life. She chewed on her lips nervously, squeaked out a thank you, and darted her eyes across Cammi, who was now standing next to Marcus. They were staring at them, basking in their interaction. The man chuckled over Gray's nervousness while shifting back and forth on her feet and compulsively toyed with the hem of her shirt. Gray sucked all the air around her when the man leaned down, and his lips grazed against her lips. "Will you come with me while I have a smoke? I could use the company," he said, pulling back as his hooded eyes watched Gray's reaction. Gray didn't know where the smoking area was, but sh
"Hmm, that's a pity," Kaven said without explaining further. Gray chewed on her lips again for the second time around, feeling anxious and suffocated being locked in such a small space with such an intimidating and charismatic man. "Uh, so." She cleared her throat. "Didn't you want to have a smoke? "I don't smoke," Kaven replied, and one of his mouths was tugging upwards. Gray's face dropped into confusion. "But you said-""I lied." He cut her off and kept his eyes fixed on her before sitting forward again. "I just want some privacy."Gray's eyebrows shot up as her mouth formed an 'oh'."Did you just want to escape the loud music?" she asked dumbly. Of course, he is a werewolf. Anything that makes a loud sound makes their ears feel like exploding. "Something like that," he murmured. Kaven's lips quirked as he reached forward and grabbed the hem of Gray's shirt, tugging her forward between his legs. "I like your shirt. You got a good taste," he said. Gray's shirt was a simpl
Kaven moved his head to the side, dipped it down to Gray's neck, and dragged his wet lips from the base to behind her ear, branding her as they trailed upward. He pressed his lips against her ear. His breath was causing an involuntary shiver to rake through Gray's body. "Yes or no, Gray. I need you to say it."Gray swallowed harshly. Her thoughts were nothing but static in her own mind. "Y-yes," she stuttered before her common sense could object. Kaven smirked, lifted his head, and hovered his lips above Gray's. He then pressed his plush lips against hers in a ghost of a kiss as if he was double-checking Gray's reaction. The minute his lips touched hers, liquid heat that trailed straight from Kaven's mouth enveloped her whole body. As soon as he decided Gray was set to her answer, his lips crashed down onto hers, completely contrasting to the gentle touch he'd done moments prior. The oxygen was punched straight out of Gray's lungs at the feverish pitch of Kaven's lips that was p
"What? He gave you his phone?" Cammi asked Gray when they met the next morning. She was dressed formally, while Cammi was in her usual attire. She was free to visit her since Judah wasn't around yet. "Yeah, but I don't need it. You know I hate calls and texting," gray replied. "But a phone is convenient if you want to keep some private conversation from the bond," Cammi said. "It's not like Judah can hear my thoughts. The bond is incomplete," Gray told her. "My Queen, it is time," Senna said and bowed to Gray, but she gave a questioning look at Cammi.Gray gave Cammi an apologetic smile before she followed Senna out of the castle. Today was the day that she would explore the grounds, getting to know the townsfolk there. She had arranged and tasked a high-rank wolf group to assist every werewolf living there. The townspeople welcome her, trying to shake her hand and asking how she has been. Gray remembered that the town looked deserted; she decided to rebuild everything, storing
"We can't let this out!" A man wearing a hooded cloak shouted. "He died a long time ago, I made sure of that, and Faye rejected him. He should be weak and unable to fight, and yet you're telling me he went missing after the war?" "We didn't find his body, sir," said the man who bowed down to him. "Find him! We cannot let loose around. We cannot afford him killing everyone who helped us plan his murder," he roared. The two men and the man in the cloak left, sitting on a makeshift chair inside the cave. He was furious. He knew exactly who the rogue was and probably knew it wanted his head. "Papa," Faye said when she arrived at their secret headquarters inside No Man's land and Forest. The man looked at his daughter. "What are you doing here? You should be with Judah," he said. "I came here to talk to you," Faye said. "Why are you grumpy early in the morning? Shouldn't a future king be composed?" He stared at her daughter. He has been using her the whole time, and if he didn't f