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SKYLA. The next hour is a blur. Never have I experienced so many emotions one after the other. We reached the Sangue pack fast enough, but it felt like forever, and I was straight away taken to the hospital – to Royce. The pain was easing up by then and it gave me hope that he’s going to be ok. Even then, seeing Kataleya and Leo himself tending to Royce, with his sleeves pushed up, as he commanded the others. But the intense surge of lightning that was crackling around Royce’s body made it impossible for others to be able to tend to him without getting electrocuted. Kataleya was in her zone, as she stitched him up to help with the healing. She can’t hurt a fly, but when it comes to having to deal with blood and gore, she is swift and efficient. I feel fucking useless as Azura stands there staring at the moon, wanting the time to heal him to come, all while Leo and Kat stabilise him. “He’s surviving on his own Sky. He will make it.” I remember Leo telling me. I remember Kataley
SKYLA. He doesn’t fight back and that just angers me even more and I keep hitting his chest. I’m about to break. I need them gone! I need to be alone. “Get out! Everyone get out.” I say, my command rolling through my voice. “Sky.” Azura tries, but I don’t want to hear it. None of them fucking moves! “I said get the fuck out!” I scream, feeling my canines grow, and my claws come out as I glare at them all. Kataleya is the only one hesitating, wanting to listen and I can tell my command is affecting all three, but they’re also fucking strong enough to defy me. I’m about to shove Dante again, when a hand gently wraps around my wrist, making my heart thunder, as sparks sizzle through me, and my gaze snaps to the bed. Royce! His gorgeous grey eyes are half open as he looks at me through his lashes. The lightning is no longer rippling through him. “You’re rather loud, Love.” He says, his voice hoarse and I almost collapse in relief, a surge of relief and happiness rushing through
ALERIC. Ah, to be free from his pathetic existence. Royce was as good as dead when I left him and now… now I wait for the glorious news to come when Dad feels the pack link break and I know my deed is done! I’ve always tried to be a good brother to him, always made Dad focus on me so he could do whatever he wanted! Yet, he acted as if he had no interest in power or the Alpha position, but he did! How sly of him to pretend that he didn’t care, only to try to get ahead of me. He was a manipulative, fake, sly bastard! The fact he had such power and kept it from me shows he just wanted to get one up on me. He was plotting to overthrow me. That bastard has been biding his time. I clench my fists as I walk up the mansion steps, the warm lights of the mansion bathe over me. My mansion, all of this is mine, the title of alpha, the Arden businesses, and all the Arden assets. All are mine. Is this how it feels to be at peace? With the so-called prophesied King out of the way, the title of
ROYCE. It’s late into the night and we’ve been talking things out in Leo’s home office since I wanted out of the hospital, l'm feeling like an invalid. Plus, we needed somewhere extremely secure to talk and if my being alive is to be kept a secret, then the fewer people who see me, the better. It’s not much of an issue as the Sangue pack is probably more private than the Shadow Wolves pack. It was the first thing we had discussed and agreed on. No one else should know. The fewer people that know I’m alive, the better, and that includes the royals for now. That was Leo’s idea, but the man is intelligent, and I understand what he means too. Jamie and Gideon are here too. I trust them just as I feel I can trust the Rossis. I may not have known them for long, but they’re genuine people and their love for Skyla is obvious. We need to think everything out properly before we plan our next step. Even Jamie and Gideon are shocked when I tell them about the entire Solaris prophecy, and Jam
ROYCE. My eyes open and I look down, feeling so turned on and my hard cock is proof of that, but with Skyla next to me, that’s no surprise. I look over at her; the sun is blocked out by the blinds but even in the darkness of the room, she’s radiant. She’s asleep on her back, one hand rests between her thighs, the other on the pillow beside her head. I take a moment to admire her. She is without a doubt the most breathtaking woman I have ever seen. Perfect from every lock of hair on her head to the tip of her toes. She really is a beauty that nothing measures up to, from the slender curve of her dainty nose, and her soft cherry lips it is as if every part of her was created with the aim to bring me to my knees upon seeing her and it’s exactly what did occur. She’s mine as I am hers. Her perfect round breasts rise and fall as she breathes steadily, and I lean over, brushing my finger over her nipple, the satin Cami that does nothing to hide the stiffness of her nipples before I cup
ROYCE. She’s smiling down at the young boy as she carries a tray. Her golden hair is the same shade as Aleric’s, and I don’t know how I didn’t notice her features. She’s an Arden, through and through. If she was standing beside Charlotte, Mom and even Aleric the Dick, everyone would notice. ‘I know she’s gorgeous… but you’re staring.’ Skyla says through the link. I blink, looking away and down at my beautiful Green-eyed Goddess. She raises her eyebrow questioningly at me. She’s not angry, but she looks a bit suspicious, and I know I’m going to have to tell her. I trust her enough to know she won’t tell anyone and we’re in a relationship; we don’t hide things from one another. Phoenix giggles and I smile down at her before Azura takes her from me and motions for me to take a seat at the table, but I don’t as I spot the boy coming over. “Hello, my name is Corrado Herrmann Rossi. It’s nice to meet you. That is my Daddy.” He says proudly, pointing at Leo before holding out his hand.
WINONA. I watch Skyla kiss her chosen mate, feeling an odd sense of turmoil inside of me. His reaction when I stepped out of the house… Was it a coincidence that Leo had asked me about my family this morning? I know maybe it’s just my assumption, but I can’t deny he’s watched me more than he has Azura or Kataleya and there’s a look in his eyes that he’s trying to hide. I look down at my plate, taking a bite as my mind wonders back to earlier… (EARLIER ON) “Mind if I have a word?” Leo says, entering the kitchen where I am busy preparing breakfast. Last night had been a commotion with a patient in critical condition being brought in and I knew Skyla had come too. Of course, everything was kept quiet until this morning and when I heard who it was, I wanted to cook for them. He had helped Leo when Azura was in trouble, and he had saved Skyla’s life. It’s also the way I cope with things. When I’m worried or concerned, I cook. And the reason for my concern is who exactly he is. Royce
ROYCE. “How fucking obvious did you make it?” Leo asks as I run my fingers through my hair. “I swear I did not sense her there.” “Yeah?” “He’s not wrong, and it’s me who let it slip.” Skyla says defensively, but I pull her close to calm her. “Yeah, like your fucking father, you don’t know how to hold back shit.” He says, frowning at her. She glares back at him, and I move her behind me slightly. Leo has every right to be angry, and I rather that anger is directed at me than Skyla. She glares at Leo with equal venom, but she doesn’t say anything more. “This isn’t something I wanted her to find out like this, but why does it feel like you don’t seem too bothered?” I ask, looking at Leo. He tilts his head and cocks a brow. “From my conversation with her earlier, I deduced she would have probably agreed.” He says. “And she’s so sweet. Did you see her only concern was little Phoenix, otherwise that little Humpty Dumpty would have taken a fall.” Skyla says, shaking her head. We bo