The next morning,
I got up, taking a deep breath, and headed to the bathroom to wash my face. As I looked into the mirror, I saw a different reflection staring back at me. I was no longer the naive girl who had been sold off to the Alpha King. I was Felicity Blackwood, Maximus' wife, and I had to start acting like it.
I put on a brave face and made my way down to the dining hall, where the rest of the pack had already gathered. Marcus greeted me with a "Good morning, Mrs. Blackwood."
"Good morning, Marcus," I replied, trying to be polite.
As I sat down at the table, I could feel the eyes of the other pack members on me. They were all waiting for me to produce an heir, to secure Maximus' place as the Alpha King.
"What's on the agenda for today?" I asked, trying to distract myself from my thoughts.
Maximus looked up from his plate. "We have some pack business to attend to. You'll be accompanying me."
I tried to hide my fear, but it must have shown on my face because Maximus frowned.
"Is there a problem, Mrs. Blackwood?" he asked, his voice laced with annoyance.
"No, your Highness," I replied quickly, hoping that he wouldn't push the issue.
As we left the dining hall, I could feel Maximus' eyes on me. I wished I could just disappear, that I could escape from this nightmare.
The corridors were busy with pack members going about their day. I tried to keep up with Maximus, but he seemed to be moving at an impossible pace.
"Is something the matter, your Highness?" I asked, struggling to keep up.
"I have work to do," Maximus said curtly. "And so do you."
I swallowed hard, trying not to let his words get to me. I felt like a prisoner in my own home.
As we made our way to the throne room, I could feel the tension rising. I wasn't sure what was going on, but I knew that something big was happening.
The other pack members were gathered around, whispering amongst themselves. I tried to make myself as small as possible, hoping that no one would notice me.
Maximus took his place on the throne, and the room fell silent.
"As you all know, we have been expanding our territory," he began. "But there have been some complications."
I listened intently, trying to pick up any clues about what was going on. I didn't like feeling left out of the loop.
"We've come into contact with some rival packs," Maximus continued, "And they're not willing to back down."
The room erupted into murmurs, and I could feel the tension mounting. I didn't know much about the politics of the pack, but I knew that this wasn't good.
"What do we do?" one of the pack members asked.
"We fight," Maximus said firmly. "We show them that we are the strongest pack and that we will not be intimidated."
I tried to shrink back even further, feeling like I was in over my head. This was not what I had signed up for.
As the meeting ended, I made my way back to my chambers. I needed to clear my head and think about my options.
But as soon as I entered my room, I was met with a surprise.
Maximus was waiting for me.
I couldn't hide the surprise on my face as I saw Maximus waiting for me in my chambers.
"Your Highness, what are you doing here?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady. U try to keep the surprise out of my voice.
"I wanted to speak with you in private," he said, his expression serious.
I felt a knot form in my stomach. What could he want to talk to me about? Was it about the rival packs he had mentioned earlier?
Maximus took a step closer to me, and I could feel his breath on my skin. My heart was pounding in my chest.
"I know this is not what you expected when you entered into this marriage," he said, his voice softening. "But I need you to trust me. We are facing some difficult times, and I need you by my side."
I felt a pang of guilt at my earlier thoughts. Maybe Maximus wasn't as bad as I had thought.
"I appreciate that, Your Highness," I replied, trying to sound grateful.
I tried to keep my emotions in check, but I couldn't help feeling a little relieved. Maybe he wasn't going to ask me to do something dangerous after all.
"I do trust you, Your Highness," I replied, trying to sound convincing.
"Good," he said, his hand reaching out to brush a strand of hair away from my face. "Because we have a lot of work to do."
As he leaned in to kiss me, I couldn't help but feel a sense of dread. I knew there was more to this than just a simple conversation.
Just then, I felt a wave of nausea wash over me. I stumbled back, my hand going to my stomach.
"Are you okay?" Maximus asked, his face etched with concern.
"I don't know," I replied, feeling more confused than ever.
As I made my way to the bathroom, I felt a sense of dread wash over me. Could it be possible that I was pregnant?
I waited anxiously for the results of the test, my mind racing with possibilities. What would happen if Maximus found out? Would he be happy or angry?
As the minutes ticked by, I felt my anxiety mounting. Finally, the test was ready.
Positive.
I stared at the test in disbelief. I was pregnant. I was going to have a baby.
But the news was bittersweet. Maximus didn't know, and I didn't know how he would react.
I tried to keep my emotions in check, but I couldn't help feeling a sense of panic. What would happen to me and my baby if Maximus found out?
As I made my way back to my chambers, I couldn't help but feel like I was living in a nightmare. I had no idea what the future held, but I knew that I had to protect my unborn child at all costs.
The end... or is it?
As I walked through the palace halls, I felt a sense of dread wash over me. It seemed like everyone was talking about me and my inability to produce an heir.I knew that Maximus was feeling the pressure too, but I couldn't help feeling like it was all my fault. I can't tell him the truth.As I entered my chambers, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. I needed some time to myself to think.But my peace was short-lived. As I was sitting on my bed, I heard a knock on the door."Who is it?" I asked, feeling a sense of unease."It's Titus," came the reply.I hesitated for a moment, wondering if I should let him in. But before I could make a decision, he barged in."Hello, my dear," he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm."What do you want, Titus?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady."I just wanted to see how the queen is doing," he said, his eyes roving over my body.I felt a surge of anger. How dare he speak to me like that?"I'm fine," I said, trying to keep my voice even.Titus
Chapter 5: Maximus's pov.I watched helplessly as Felicity ran out of the room, her footsteps echoing in the silence. I clenched my fists, seething with anger and frustration. How dare she disobey me and leave like that? I had warned her of the consequences, but she still chose to defy me."Stop!" I yelled, my voice echoing through the empty room. But she didn't look back, didn't even slow down. I felt a surge of anger rise within me. How could she be so foolish? Didn't she realize the danger she was putting herself ?As i stepped out into the night, the full moon casting an eerie glow on everything around me.I bared my teeth in frustration. I had to find her, and fast. I couldn't let her escape my grasp, I have to find her and punish her.My mind raced as i thought about where she could have gone. I knew the pack territory like the back of my hand, but Felicity was always full of surprises. I couldn't let my guard down for a second."Bring her back here and alive!" I roared to m
My mind raced with fear, anger, and sadness as I ran through the woods, trying to escape from Maximus and his servants. The forest was dense, and I had to dodge trees and branches as I ran. My heart pounded in my chest, and my breaths came in short gasps.Suddenly, I heard footsteps and voices I spotted a small cave up ahead and made a beeline for it. "Where did she go?" asked one of the servants."I don't know," replied another. "But we need to find her before she gets too far.""Spread out and find her, she couldn't get far!" Ordered the first servant.Panic set in as I realized they were getting closer. I spotted a small cave up ahead and made a beeline for it.As I climbed inside, I held my breath and hoped that they wouldn't find me. But then I heard someone entering the cave.I closed my eyes, trying to stay calm, as I heard the sound of someone breathing. It was so close, I could feel the warmth of their breath on my skin. I clutched my fists, ready to fight if necessary."
Chapter 7As the group of men approached, I tried to stay hidden behind the tree, but my heart was pounding so loudly in my chest that I was sure they could hear it. Maximus was scanning the area, searching for me, and I knew that if he found me, it would be the end.Suddenly, a hand reached out and grabbed me, pulling me into a nearby bush. I turned around to see who had saved me and saw a young woman with dark hair and piercing brown eyes."Who are you?" I asked, still trying to catch my breath."My name is Ava," she said.Before I could ask any more questions, she led me through the woods, away from Maximus and his men. We ran for what felt like hours, until we finally reached a small, hidden cabin deep in the forest.As we entered the cabin, I couldn't help but notice how cozy and warm it felt inside. "This is my home," Ava said, "you're safe here.""Thank you," I said, still in shock from what had just happened. "I don't know how to repay you.""Don't worry about it," Ava replied
8Maximus's POV:As i sat in my throne there lost in thought, i heard a commotion outside the throne room. It was my servants returning, and i jumped up, eager to know what news they had.As i approached the entrance to the throne room, I heard the sound of footsteps getting closer. I could hear the muffled voices of my servants as they discussed something, but I couldn't make out the words. Finally, the doors to the throne room opened, and my servants entered. I went back to sitting down and scanned the group, looking for any sign of Felicity. " Where is she ?" I asked angrily.One of the servants stepped forward, bowing low. "Your Majesty, we have not found her . " "And why are you coming back?" I growled furiously "Didn't I tell you not to come back unless you found her?" " We found this one trying to escape my king !" He said pushing Stefan to the floor in front of me .I looked down at Stefan, who was now kneeling before me, his head bowed in submission. "Is this true?" I aske
The sun peeked through the small window of the old, abandoned cabin where Ava and I spent the night. I stretched, feeling the warmth on my face, and took a deep breath, inhaling the fresh morning air."Good morning, Emily," Ava yawned, rubbing her eyes.Don't mind me, I have told that my name is Emily , as I said earlier, I preferred to be safe than sorry."Good morning, Ava," I said, smiling at her.We packed our bags and stepped outside, ready to start the day. As we walked towards the village, we saw a group of villagers gathered around, curiously looking at us."Don't worry," Ava reassured me. "They're just curious. They'll warm up to us soon enough."As we approached the village square, a man with a friendly smile stepped forward."Welcome to our village," he said, extending his hand. "My name is Peter.""Hi, Peter," I said, shaking his hand. "I'm Emily, and this is Ava."Peter introduced us to the other villagers, and we spent the day getting to know them. They showed us around
Chapter 10 Maximus POV But as the night wore on and the trackers failed to return, my impatience grew. Hours turned into days, and still there was no sign of them. Finally, they returned, looking battered and defeated. "What happened?" I demanded, unable to hide my frustration. "Your highness," Marcus said, bowing before me. "We're sorry. We were unable to find Felicity." My anger erupted like a volcano. "What do you mean you couldn't find her? You had a lead!" I slammed my fist on the table. " Damn it! You're just useless!" I snapped. "We followed the tracks to the neighboring pack's territory, but Felicity wasn't there," Marcus explained. "We searched everywhere, but she was nowhere to be found." I couldn't control myself any longer. I picked up a vase and hurled it against the wall, shattering it into a million pieces. "This is unacceptable!" I yelled. "I need answers, and I need them now!" Marcus and the other trackers flinched at my outburst, clearly take
Felicity's POV The next morning, Ava and I woke up to the sound of the village coming to life. People were bustling around, preparing for the day ahead. As we got out of our sleeping bags, we noticed a group of people gathered around a man who seemed to be giving orders. Curiosity getting the best of us got Ava and I walked over to see what was going on. As we got closer, we recognized the man as the village leader. "Good morning, travelers," the leader greeted us. "I hope you slept well." "We did," Ava replied. "I have an announcement to make," the leader said. "As you know, our village has been struggling to survive for some time now. But with the arrival of these two travelers, I believe we have been blessed with an opportunity." I raised an eyebrow, wondering what he was talking about. Ava and I exchanged a curious glance. "I have decided to offer these two travelers a permanent home in our village," the leader continued. Ava and I exchanged a surprised look. W