"She can handle herself boy don't you worry" Adrian said smiling at her playful antics."You know my name is Stephen right?, not boy," Stephen said with his brow arched, Adrian shrugged turning to focus on his mate who was furious with the woman standing before her."I'm sure he can speak for himself," Amelia said, ignoring Serena turning to face Adrian."if you are as good as you say, you won't mind taking on my mate," Adrian said emphasizing o the word mate. "So if I win you will give me lessons" Amelia asked, batting her eyes at Adrian."That's if you win" Adrian said confidently as a scowl made its way to Amelia's face, Amelia turned to Serena who had already taken off her shirt and she was left in her tank top and pair of joggers."Okay I will take you on," Amelia said smugly as everyone gathered around them to watch the fight. "Lets keep this clean the first to draw blood wins" Stephen said as he stood in as a referee for the match, if Aunt Ella found out she would surely kill
He carried her back to the room putting on one of his shirts on her tucking her in bed, he left to change into a pair of boxer before taking his position beside her, drawingher close wrapping his hand around her till she was pressed against him, "Goodnight Serena" Adrian mumbled but Serena had already fallen asleep, he smiled pulling the blanket over their bodies before let his tired body fall asleep.It was later in the evening Serena and Adrian woke up to get something to eat, thoughts of their love making came to mind causing her to blush, she loved how gentle Adrian was and how Shadow took control. She loved them and nothing was going to change that, they met Sophia in the kitchen making dinner for the soldiers. "Hello Sophia good evening and how was your day?" Serena asked, smiling at the old woman who reminded her of her second mother who took care of her and protected her from the pack which got her killed. They were still going to pay, she would love watching the Red-Moon pac
"You still think your father's power can help you, i don't think you really understand the gravite of your situation George, you fucked up,and no one can save you not even your father from the wrath of the queen" Stephen said as George's scowl disappered and was replaced with awareness and fear. "Now that's the look you should be wearing, hope to God that the Queen is in a good mood when she arrives. And you might receive a merciful punishment," Stephen said."Jack and Silas the two of you should clean up after yourselves, we are going to take Sophia to her room and the rest of you get back to the Barracks, you should be in the arena bright and early tomorrow or else" Stephen said as he walked up to us taking Sophia's hands in his as he brought her up to her feet."And for those who still want to test my patience and not be at the arena by the appointed time, you will face my anger and trust me you don't want to be on the receiving end of my anger" Stephen said while we were walking t
We watched as Sophia begged "I'm sorry I will tell the Queen it was my fault, she won't punish you" Sophia said as she tried to reason with him. "But she won't punish you like you deserve so I rather watch you die" George said catching up to her before he drove the dagger through her heart, Sophia cried out in pain before the life in her eyes left and she fell on the bed bleeding out. Then the memory stopped playing and George groaned in pain as he began to gain consciousness."George Carlton son of Duke Carlton for your crimes against the Country and her people, I sentence you to death by the firing squad" the Queen said calmly no emotions showing in her eyes but Serena watched her fist clench by her side as she was about to continue speaking "And Stephen you shall be giving ten lashes for you violent display in the throne room, guards take the criminal away" the Queen said as the guards dragged George away."But Stephen-" Serena was about to defend her cousin but Adrian put his hand
The next day the Queen arrived bright and early and her mood wasn't encouraging at all, Stephen and Adrian and Serena had to meet her in the throne room few hours after she had arrived"Welcome back Aunt Ella so how did it go" Stephen asked with a frown appearing on Ella's face. "His father was furious that I took the words of commoners to his son's word but when I told him that I had seen him kill her myself through the memory spell, his anger lessened but he was still angry". Ella said but they all knew what was coming next wasn't going to be good news. "So what is going to happen now?" Adrian asked as we all dreaded her answer."They want the matter to he taken to the grand high court after the winter ball which means Sir George will be locked up in that barracks till the winter ball Is over, they don't want to be the talk of the town that why I think they decided to take this route""How is that fair, you saw him kill her so why can they demand another trial" Serena asked angry a
Adrian sat on the other end of the couch placing his mates head on his lap running his hands through her hair gently. “even I don’t deserve her but she still stayed with me after what I put her through, our time together wasn’t always pleasant, I hated her very being at first but I was still drawn to her, then when she got hurt, it was like my world came crashing down around me, I didn’t believe a monster like me could have a mate but there she was integrating herself into my life,” Adrian smiled a little before he continued speaking.“then I found out Throne was her father, it felt like fate was trying to break me and funniest thing is that you can’t break what's already broken, my lycan side didn’t care who her father was but my human side couldn’t stomach the fact that his worst enemy’s daughter was his mate, I did the only thing I could think of, I ran but she still found her way too me, then I knew we could never be apart so I crush that feeling and decided that no one could stop
The next day Ella had sent one of her ladies in waiting to their cottage to invite them to breakfast, a knock came from the door as gaining Serena’s attention, Adrian was still in the bathroom so she put on his robe before going to the door to open it and see who was at their door so early in the morning. When Serena opened up the door she recognized the young lady immediately, “oh hello Hannah, good morning, what do you need” Serena asked giving her a questioning look. “the queen wants you to have breakfast with you and your husband,” Hannah said briefly before she turned to walk away, before what she said could register in Serena’s head Hannah was already gone.With a sigh leaving her lips Serena closed the door to find Adrian standing in front of the door to their room, “who was that” Adrian asked drying his hair with a towel. “one of the queen’s lady in waiting, she wanted to tell us that the queen invited us to breakfast,”.“hmm, well she wants to know how you are Serena, she car
Stephen stared at his little sister wandering what she knew, does she know the reason why he left, did my mother tell her something else, Stephen frowned as different thoughts ran through his head, “stop frowning it will give you wrinkles Stephen” Sarah said as Stephen was brought out of his thoughts giving her small smile. “What were you talking about before, you know why I left, who told you?” Stephen questioned but tried not to scare her while he stared at his little sister.With a smile Sarah leaned in and whispered into Stephen’s ear “don’t worry, brother, I will tell you later,” Sarah said before she pulled away from Stephen turning to walked towards Adrian and Serena.The little girl had beautiful blonde hair, ocean blue eyes that complimented her olive coloured skin, her face was heart shaped as well as her lips. this little lady was going to be the talk of the town when she is older, Serena thought as she smiled at the young girl who was currently standing in front of her mat