Chapter 18 – A hard Conversation Sun light filtering through my window and onto my eyes has me waking from the sweet dream I was having. I sigh, closing my eyes for a moment to feel the power humming through my veins. It’s been three months since creating Astraea. Three months since we started accepting wolves to join. One day I will have to leave this pack to become Queen, so for now I will take this time in Astraea to practice being a fair and just leader. A groan beside me and a strong arm full of tattoos wrap around me, drawing me closer to a warm body. I smile, turning to face Albot who is fast asleep, his face peaceful as he tries to pull me closer. “Albot, we need to get up.” I whisper out, poking his cheek. He growls gently, pulling me even closer to him as he buries his face into my hair, inhaling my scent. I smile, relishing in his warmth and waiting for the day we can claim each other as mates. It’s something we talked about months after gett

Chapter 20 – Weeding out a Spy “You excited to return up north?” Marcie asks as I check off what I would need for this trip on my list. I grimace, thinking about how I was treated growing up and look my friend in the eye. “Honestly, no. That place was a nightmare. But if me taking the throne means bettering werewolf kind, then I will do it.” Marcie gives me a small smile before pulling me in for a hug, her comfort being something I need in this moment. We have a week to head up north, a week to see Alexander and Narin. My heart clenches at the mention of my ex-mate, the reminder that the bond has not yet broken when last night Albot had to hold me once more through the pain of Narin fucking some she-wolf. At one point, I thought about getting back at him, at allowing Narin to feel the pain I felt by giving in and allow Albot to swallow me in his touch. But I want my first time to be special. “I wish I can come with you, help take out tha

Chapter 22 – Royal Pack “So this is the Royal Pack Lands.” Alice asks, her eyes scanning the border as we approach a patrol. Albot had called ahead an hour ago, letting the liaison of the pack know our estimated arrival. Now, we just wait for the guards to do their inspections before gaining the okay to enter their lands “We still have two hours to go before we reach the palace.” I inform her, doing my best to stay quiet and inconspicuous. “Do you think the charm Cassandra gave you will work?” Albot sighs out with worry, his eyes never leaving the Royal Guards as they search through the many vehicles we brought, their watchful eyes making sure there is no threat to Alexander. I stay silent, a guard coming towards my hummer with a worried look on their face. Albot rolls down the window, his features a mask of calm as he greets the wolf in front of him politely. “Alpha Albot, it looks like someone had silver on them, could

Chapter 24 – Battle for the Throne I watch from the corner of my eye Alexander flirting with a she-wolf, the low cut of her ball gown already proving her intention is to seduce someone here. It wouldn’t surprise me is Alexander sneaks away for a few moments with her after the ceremony has ended but she will not get that chance. With ten minutes till midnight, I plan to take Alexander down without hesitation. Since their arrival my pack has interceded Narin when he has made his rounds around the ball room, always stepping into his path to chat and ask about the possibility of joining the pack and becoming guards. This gave Albot and I a chance to avoid my ex, even giving us a moment to introduce ourselves to Alexander with Albot taking the roll of Alpha of Astraea and me his mate. To think that man I called my father for eighteen years would be tricked by the charm to hide my identity and look at me with lust. A disgusting man like this does not deserve

Chapter 26 – A declaration of War I glare at the wolf who dares challenge my decision of preparing the safe rooms through out the pack, the Head Warrior slowly shrinking back into his seat as he realizes that calling me a stupid little airhead was a mistake he could not afford. “Marco, it seems your retirement is coming up in a few years. Five if I am not mistaken.” Narin speaks from my left, he too glaring at the wolf that challenged me. “Th-that’s right Beta Narin.” Marco stutters out, a look of relief on his face. “Well, I think it should be earlier with how you have served the pack the last one hundred years as head of the Guards. See Butler Leo now and inform him her Grace has awarder you an early retirement. We can find your replacement later today.” I chuckle, secretly fist bumping my friend under the table as he defends me, watching as two Guards lift Marco from his seat and escort him out. True to his words, Nari