The next morningAstrid's POVToday could become an important day for the kingdom. We may or may not be able to hunt down the killer of the town who kidnapped Yuna's sisters four months ago when she, allegedly, came here to something regarding Yuna. Gabriella had talked to one of the old ladies who lived in a small house in the kingdom about meeting my father, Lauren Kessler when she mentioned the whereabouts of Yuna and even her reason for leaving the kingdom and me.But before she could even approach the Palace, she was abducted and the old lady was killed in her house. The granddaughter, being helpless, only said that she knew Gabriella knew about Yuna.Since then, our doubts have been stuck on the killer of the town we could not trace and hence we formed a secret committee for such discussions and we would meet once a month to hear about any progress regarding this case. The committee groups held a few of my trusted men and my father's brothers. Nobody knew that Yuna had been fo

An afternoon in the PalaceYuna's POVI walked around the huge luxurious room I was staying in since I was not allowed to go anywhere. I looked out the window and saw a garden in the front which had colourful flowers and the morning wet grass was glistening under the sun. I saw little squirrel running and following each other while making noises and shaking their tail along while the butterflies kept themselves busy flying around the flowers.It was a comfortable day and I had my breakfast just a few minutes after I took a warm shower. The weather was cold even though it was a bit sunny today and not snowing. I looked at the curtain again and thought about opening it once to see what is that hiding behind. Is there even something that's hidden? I made my way to the curtains again and slid it open in one go only to find me smiling in a huge photo frame.Astrid's hand wrapped around my arms and I held his wrists while he kissed my head from the side and my eyes were closed with a huge

The Underserving HellYuna's POVHe laughed. He burst into fits of laughter and stood up from his place. It was a pleasant laugh or scary one but the one laced with hurt and sadness.He wanted to cry and scream, but he loved me too much to do any of it. And I knew that. Which made me more guilty and heartbroken. I do not deserve him.The Astrid I know and the Astrid before me had one thing in common — they loved me to the point that they would peel their skin off to prove their love, they would rather hurt themselves than hurt me.But this Astrid was angrier and possessive. He had a short temper and would not be able to control his anger like right now. He kept punching the wall until his knuckles started bleeding and he kept doing it while I helplessly cried."Please stop...p-please..." I begged and sobbed loudly and he suddenly stopped and looked at me."Stop crying." He ordered in a deep voice but was as if I could not control myself anymore. My brain was not listening to me and I

Astrid's POVI was frozen in my place after I heard the two words from my brother about not just my mate, but my love's intention against me. Why did you hate me so much, Yun? What did I and my people ever do to you? If you could not love me, then why did you pretend and gave me hope of forever. Hope that I can see you every morning and kiss you while you kiss me back. Hope that we can cuddle, laugh and run around the palace all we want. Hope that you would decorate our mansion the way you want and always keep your mark.What kind of price was I paying to you?Unknowingly, a lone tear rolled down my eyes and my brother quickly wiped it. I looked up to find my brother's eyes watery too."I understand your pain. Please don't hold yourself back, brother. Cry if you want to. You don't deserve to be treated like this." Ulfred said gently and his hands caressed my hair and I nodded."I need time for myself." I said and stood up."Take as much as time that you need. I'll take care of everyt

Some exposure of lifeYuna's POV"That's understandable." She cupped my cheek and smiled assuring that the pain will reduce with time. "Don't worry so much about it.""Yeah.""You want to eat something?" She said and stood up from the bed."Yes, please." I said and she giggled."Right away." She said and left before closing the door of the room.I looked at the closed curtain which his the total light coming from outside but some brightness still kept peeking inside the room. I sighed and leaned my back, still looking the curtains.Since two days, I've just been passing out and being tossed here and there by everyone.First, I woke up in such a unfamiliar new place which seemed to be a place I always live in, then I'm being escorted to the hospital and the results by the doctor was so unexpected for a human being.My blood had high amount of poison which can only be healed by a pure Alpha's blood. How was I alive then? How was I able to make this dead body function with my soul? It wa