KLAUS' POV
"You tend to worry a lot, brother. This is just like the time my mother was shot and the poison was spreading around her body. Our cousin is good at what she does."
"I wish it was me on that bed instead of her."
Kayden rubbed his jaw, thinking about what to say, "I don't think Tiffany would have wanted you to be shot. I'll be willing to bet that she would have said the same thing if she were in your shoes."
"I think you might be right."
"It's not written for you to die today. So, man up and start thinking straight. You're my Beta, and I need you at this critical time. We have rebels to tak
Lisa's POVI repeatedly played with my hair, wrapping and unwrapping it around my finger and running my hand through my hair as we drove into town. My anxiety was on a different level. Kayden had ordered the guards to make sure there was no surprise attack waiting for us. I lean my head against the window; the glass is cold. The darkness outside and the cold inside the car make me feel a sense of loneliness.There was every possibility of getting myself shot at. The three musketeers, as I've grown accustomed to calling them, seem to think that my uncle wouldn't shoot at me, but rather I would be kidnapped. If shots were fired, we could all end up dead. My uncle would be licking his lips at the chance to take out the top three men in the country at once. I me
Lisa's POVThe two men pull me forward. I dig my shoes into the ground and lean back, yanking my arms out of their fierce grip. I punched the man on my left-hand side in the face and landed a kick in his stomach. I moved back slowly and faced the other one. I shielded my face from his flurry of punches. He attempts to grab me, but I jump out of the way.I pulled out my gun and aimed at him before I could pull the trigger. He reacted faster and knocked it out of my hand. I saw an opening and kicked him in the groins while evading the first guy I attacked as he rose to his feet. I wasn't going down without a fight.The man with the glass book grabs holds of me and flings me a few feet away. Spots flash acro
Kayden's POVThree hours later, I stand in front of the entrance to the mansion with my order lined up by rank on my right. To my left, Genevieve and Lisa were next to me. The dress I picked for Lisa complimented her eyes perfectly. I can't wait to see the look on her face when she sees who wanted to see her.The first limo arrives minutes later, and we all greet the president of Germany. He shakes each of the orders, starting from the end of the queue and back to me."Thank you for coming to the estate," I say, gripping his hand in a firm handshake."The pleasure is all mine. You have a beautiful home. ""
Kayden's POVKing Alejandro of Spain turns towards us. Is there a war brewing somewhere? He asks meFrom the looks of it, I felt something similar to that was going on, but this is the first time I've heard of something like this. "I'm not aware of such a development, but my Beta seems to be."Klaus smiled and brought his glass to his lips. It's nothing to be worried about. I was merely inquiring about something I saw just recently. We can have a conversation in private when dinner is over, King Isak. "The only sound that follows is the noise coming from the clicking of silverware as people focus on the plate in front of them to douse the tension in the dining room. Klaus knows something that I don't. I would like to know about it before the meeting with Isak begins after dinner."There's something else we would all like to know," Antoinette begins, dabbing the side of her mouth with a napkin before
Lisa's POVI follow closely behind her as she leads the way. At the end of the hallway, the ceiling and walls open up to reveal leaders and some council members in different groups having discussions in hushed tones. Behind them, there were four sets of French doors leading to a private pool and another one leading to the maze.I thank the maid with a smile, and she curtsies before she leaves. None of the leaders seem to pay me any attention. They spare me a second glance before returning to their discussions. I accepted their silence as a sign that they approved of me being here. I spot Jonas on my left, talking to Dominic, Derek, and Morrison. Morrison was laughing with Prince Antoine over something. Jonas's back was turned to me.For some reason which I can't explain, I was already regretting being here. There was a bitter taste in my mouth. "Jonas, can I talk to you for a moment?"He whirls around, almost knocking me off
Lisa's POVMy smile was weak and pitiable. Maybe they haven't seen this side of you. If they had, I'm sure they wouldn't have thought that. "He laughs bitterly, shaking his head slowly. You don't understand. If they ever see me like this, I'll have several people coming after my title, and my parents will most likely disown me. The Prime Alpha isn't supposed to ever let his guard down. " He becomes quiet for a while, staring at me intently. "Why are you like that... different from the others?""It wasn't that I chose to see you that way. It's just what I noticed about you from our first encounter. I think it was because the first thing you gave me when we met here on the estate was my life. "His hands ran down from my neck to my clock, grasping my hands in his. The warmth in his large hands was welcoming. He pulls me closer.I think I have fallen in love with you, Lisa Kane.His eyes
JONAS' POVI make my way through the maze, debating how to start a conversation with her. What do I even say? Should I apologize for hurting her feelings again? I was starting to realize that I didn't handle the situation in the right manner. I could have told her the demigods were arriving and what she had to say could wait. But I didn't think there would be enough then. Looking back at it, the time I said those harsh words to her would have been enough. I didn't know if she could look me in the eye anymore.I hear two voices speaking and I follow them. My steps take me towards the courtyard in the middle of the maze."I think I have fallen in love with you, Lisa Kane."I freeze immediately, right before I can make the turn leading into the courtyard. I couldn't believe what I had just heard, and I could recognize Kayden's voice anywhere."Do you mean that?"I hear Lisa's trembling voice, conf
Lisa's POVKlaus paced in front of a mahogany wooden door with several engravings made in gold on it. The door leads to the private meeting room--so I've been told. He pauses in his stride as he sees me and Kayden walking out of the maze, hand in hand. His eyes fall on our linked hands for a moment before he looks back at you. "You arrived just in time." His eyes found their way towards me alone. "Have you seen Jonas?"I felt dread fill my stomach. I do not want to think about how he is humiliating me right now. "I've not seen him since he yelled at me."Klaus tapped his foot impatiently as a frown made its way to his face. "He went to look for you immediately after you left."I began to feel uneasy. Why would he go looking for me after he had practically sent me out of his sight? He's the most confusing person I've ever known, and that's saying something considering I've seen it all. "Why would he go after