Novels by Vinericia

Chapter Thirty-TwoIVY’S POVI watched my father walk back to his table in defeat, his shoulders tense with anger. From where I sat, I could see my family clearly.Our table was set high above the rest of the room on an elevated podium, decorated with crisp white linen and shining silver cutlery. Two royal guards in sharp black suits stood at attention right beside our table, their earpieces catching the golden light of the chandeliers as their eyes scanned the crowd.As my father sat down, my eyes locked directly with Elena’s.She stared back at me, her face pale and her dark eyes burning with pure, bitter rage. I could see that she still hated me with every breath she drew.I tried to dig back into my past, searching for a specific memory of why she hated me so much, but my mind was completely blank. Yet, one thing was certain…a deep hatred burned inside my own chest toward her and my father. I could not remember every detail of what they had done to me, but the emotional scars were

LEO’S POVStanding on the raised central stage under the warm glow of the chandeliers, I surveyed the grand hall. Dozens of high-ranking nobles, council members, and warriors filled the room, some seated at long banquet tables dressed in rich silks, while others stood along the polished pillars with glasses in hand.My eyes drifted toward a slightly elevated VIP booth set apart from the main floor, designed exclusively for the two of us. Ivy sat there looking every bit like a royal, though her fingers toyed nervously with her napkin. I caught her eye and gave her a small, reassuring nod before turning back to the heavy golden microphone."Welcome, my esteemed leaders, elders, and distinguished guests," I began, my voice echoing clearly through the hall. "Tonight, we gather under a common banner to honor strength, unity, and unwavering dedication to our kingdom. Twelve powerful packs united to form the greatest kingdom, the SilverKingdom."the hall reupted in screams and thunderous app

OLIVIA’S POVStanding in the center of the glittering hall, I barely heard the dull conversation of the pack Alphas surrounding us. I was wedged between my mother and father, surrounded by powerful men who did business with our pack, but my attention was completely glued to the dance floor.In the middle of the ballroom, Ivy and Prince Leo glided effortlessly through a graceful waltz. The crowd stood back, watching them in awe as if they were stars that had fallen straight from the sky.A bitter, venomous rage surged through my chest. Jealousy burned in my throat like acid.Why does she get a Prince while I am stuck with a pack Beta?Ever since we were children, I had hated Ivy with every fiber of my being. My mother had revealed the truth to me years ago. Ivy was supposed to have a massive inheritance from her late mother, and by right, she was destined to become the future pack Alpha. The truth was that Ivy had no idea what she was truly capable of. Even my father didn't know the fu

LEO’S POV"Are you ready?" I asked softly, turning my head to look down at her as we walked down the grand marble staircase into the main ballroom.The bright crystal lights above seemed to fix directly on us, pouring golden beams over Ivy’s sparkling blue gown. Around the massive room, the quiet shock faded into a heavy round of polite applause from the high lords and ladies."Yes, I am," Ivy whispered back, her small hand holding onto my arm just a little tighter. "But I really do not know anyone here.""Do not worry," I murmured, leaning down slightly so only she could hear my voice. "Just pretend like you know them. Everyone in this room believes they are very important."Ivy let out a quiet chuckle, the tension leaving her shoulders as she looked up at me. "Okay then."I gave her a warm smile, slid my right hand gently around her waist, and led her smoothly into the crowded room.As we walked through the ballroom, several high-ranking pack leaders and old ministers stepped forwar

IVY’S POVThe quiet morning at the private estate was broken by the deep hum of car engines outside. Waiting on the driveway were five matching black SUVs in a straight line, their dark windows shining like polished glass. Royal guards wearing crisp black suits and white gloves stood at every door, their hands resting safely near their belts.I stood in the center of our bedroom, looking down at my clothes. I wore a simple, warm white sweater made of soft wool that felt light against my skin, paired with dark blue leggings that stretched comfortably over my small, round belly. On my feet were flat, soft brown leather boots that did not pinch my toes. Over my shoulders, Leo had placed a thick, dark gray coat to protect me from the cool morning air.Leo stood right behind me, fixing his coat. He looked tall, broad, and powerful. He wore a dark navy blue suit coat over a clean, ironed white shirt, left unbuttoned at the neck without a tie. His dark trousers were tailored straight, fallin

IVY’S POVThe quiet hum of the laptop fan was the only sound echoing through Leo’s spacious study. I sat comfortably on the soft leather sofa, the computer resting on my lap as I casually scrolled through the local news and wolf-community blogs, looking for any updates on high-society fashion for the upcoming Apex Gathering.Then, my finger froze over the trackpad.Right at the top of the trending entertainment page was a high-resolution photograph taken just hours ago inside the Royal Palace lobby. It showed Leo standing in his crisp black suit, looking impossibly broad and handsome, while a strikingly breathtaking woman stood close to him. She was laughing, her manicured hand resting intimately on his forearm, leaning into his space as if she belonged there.The glaring headline above the photo read:"High-Society Lovebirds Reunite? Lady Celeste and Crown Prince Leo Spotted Sharing an Intimate Moment Ahead of the Apex Gathering!"A sudden, sharp wave of heat flared deep in my chest.