Prescott’s POV Sitting behind my office desk with my palm on my chest, gently caressing the part that got stabbed with that poisoned dagger. “Ummm,” I let out a painful moan as my fingers softly pressed on the wound that was still covered with plaster. I hadn't completely healed from the wound because of the poison that was used on the dagger and the thought about the person behind it made me want to demolish the pack. The corner of my mouth curved into a smirk as the scene replayed in my head. The grin on the first daughter's face as she plucked the dagger into my chest made me wish I had killed her on the spot, right there in front of Nova whom she had talked into rebelling against me.But then again, what will Nova say about me? Wouldn't that prove her right that I was truly a beast she had accused me of being?I let in a drag of air as my mind drifted off to Nova and I wondered how she was doing. Was she busy resenting me? Or has she moved on with her life?I couldn't stop ques
Nova’s POV My eyes hitched, and my hands shook as I read through the case file of a pack I never knew existed in the nation. I might be a Princess from a glorious pack, but I could hardly mention five to six packs in the nation.I tightened my grip on the pen as I approved the proposal of the underdeveloped pack that was asking for the King’s support on the development of the pack.Hours on the case files and I hadn't seen anyone who didn't require His Majesty's help I wondered if I was doing the right thing by approving every request without pending or rejecting any.Who knows, they might be in dire need of help and it would make me a bad Queen if I reject the pack's request.“...and the last paper!” I grinned wildly when I signed the last file, I lifted it to my face and smacked my lips on it, giving it a grateful kiss.I gathered all the files and placed them gently on the table, It wasn't a big deal working on the case files from different packs, but reading through the report be
Nova’s POV My hands clenched to my sides as I entered the royal kitchen. My mind was on the lady and I didn't know why I was heading to the royal kitchen when I should be heading back to the King’s hall.I could still hear the sound of the slap, echoing in my head. I took a deep breath before entering the kitchen to see Anika writing down something on a note.“Your Highness!” she paused whatever she was doing when she felt my presence. Her eyes widened in shock when she realized it was truly me, the Queen, who had just entered the kitchen.I sighed, before walking over to the table set and sat down on the stool, while staring at the freshly cut vegetables on the counter.“Anika,” I paused, staring at the covered pots on the cookstove.“Yes, Your Highness!” she walked over to me and stood right in front of me with the note in her hand.“Do you…” I trailed off, thinking of a better way to lay out my questions. “Do you by any chance serve His Majesty separately? He hasn't been eating wi
Rezso’s POVMy hands shook terribly as I entered His Majesty's office. A sense of relief washed over me when I walked deeper into the office and no one was in sight, not even the King himself.I shouldn't be seen in this place when His Majesty was not here, but I couldn't just go back without delivering Her Highness's letter.Everyone in the Villa was conscious of the beef between the King and the Queen and the only thing I could do to help her Highness was to help deliver whatever she wrote in the letter.I held on tightly to the letter as I made my way to the office table, I carefully dropped the letter on top of the piles of files that lay carelessly on the table. I turned around to walk out of the office, but then, I felt a presence outside of the office.Was that his Majesty? I felt my jaw dropped in shock as I glared hard at the door.I made to hide under the table, but it was too late because the door twisted open before I could bend over to hide. I moved my gaze to the door, I
Nova's POVStanding outside the King’s Hall at night was never a good idea. The chillies coming from the fountain made the air on my skin stand.What if His Majesty received my letter and decided not to come? What if he didn't even read my letter? What if I got him provoked with my letter? What if… Just what if?My heart tightened at the thought of what His Majesty might do after receiving my letter kept lingering in my mind. I couldn't help but be negative with my thoughts since he didn't even want to see me, Disposing of my letter won't be a problem for him, would it?I absent-mindedly stretched out my hand, collecting water from the fountain with my palm while waiting for Rezso. My heart hammered against my chest as I heard his footsteps approaching.I hastily poured out the water on my palm and wiped my hand on my dress. I had a quick bath after Rezso left.I didn't want His Majesty to meet me in that dress I had been wearing since Daybreak, so I hastily took a bath and changed in
Prescott’s POV Seven days count down to the passing down of power to the Lycan clan was theatrical moment ever in the pack. Even though nothing special happens on the day, yet the clan specially made the seven days countdown a memorable one.Every pub in the town would be filled up with people, toasting to being a member of the powerful species.I groaned, sliding my hands into my pant pocket as Ulrica kept pulling me inside the town pub. The pub was a bit crowded compared to the normal day when we usually come.“His Majesty, our esteemed king is here!” a voice howled from the crowd, a dead silence was what followed before others at the pub began to go on their knees.“Greetings to His Majesty, our esteemed King!” the rest chanted, I groaned feeling a little bored with the formalities of the pub.I didn't come here to be treated like a King. What happened to the indifference in the pub?“Greetings, my loyal folks.” I smiled, waving my hand for them to get back to their business.“Tsk
Nova’s POVFrom outside of the pub, you shall know what the inside would look like.Every corner of the pub was bathed in a rich blend of red, blue, and amber light. The lights seemed to dance across the walls, reflecting off the exposed brick and casting a warm glow over everything. It was like the pub had been transformed into a magical realm, glowing with a vibrant energy. I felt myself drawn in by the inviting atmosphere, feeling more at ease as I took in the surroundings. I could see that the lady beside me seemed to feel the same, her lips curved into a smile as she moved her gaze to me and said, “The town pubs never disappoint during the seven-day countdown!”Lady Everest beamed, her eyes filled with excitement as she took a step closer to the pub.I followed Lady Everest into the pub, taking in the rustic interior with wide eyes. The low-beamed ceilings and exposed brick walls gave the space a cosy feel, and the warm glow of the fireplaces made it feel like a true convent fro
Prescott’s POVI stomped into my office, my knuckles white as I clenched my fist into a tight ball. I had been residing in the inner room of my office since I got back to the Villa, and I was feeling more than a little claustrophobic.Staying in my office, away from Nova didn't make me a coward, I did it just so I wouldn't be running into her. I admitted that I gave her family a hard choice by choosing between their daughter and the pack, in all honesty, I didn't mean to force her or anyone into a relationship with me, I only did it to make the Alpha crawl on his fours, now that the consequence of my actions had hit me, I wanted to free her to restore her life to how it used to be.I was trying so hard to stay clear of her sight, but seeing her earlier at the pub, falling to the ground made me wish I hadn't decided on my own. We were both in this together and I didn't care to hear her point of view before deciding to let her go.I entered the office room, tossed my car key on the bed