Harlyn“What are you saying? Planned? When? Why? How?” I asked in confusion but even in my confusion, I felt a small light of hope start to bubble inside me, hope that Hillan and I can still be friends and that our relationship wasn’t ruined yet. “Sorry baby. But to be fair, it wasn’t my plan. your savior wanted it that way and I tried to talk him out of it but he and Damien ganged up against me and it was two to one. I lost and agreed. Again, I am just a secondary character in the plot.” He repeated. He was clearly trying not to get in trouble with me. Not like I was mad at him. I just don’t get what he meant yet and how they decided to plan it. “But why? You beat him up, you broke his nose and he was bleeding so bad.” I reminded him. “That wasn’t supposed to happen but he told me he is okay, you healed him.” Yeah, I healed but then, why would he go through such pain just to prank me? It has to be a prank. “Why did he need to prank me? I don’t find what he did funny.” I let
HarlynI didn’t have time to discuss my fears with him as a knock came on our door and the guard informed us that the midwife was around.“You don’t have to come with me.” I told Bernardo when he started to follow me. I know he has a lot to do and honestly, I would rather he stay alert to make sure he takes the call as soon as Hillan calls. Yes, I am worried sick for him and won’t be at peace until he calls or texts that it is all good.I don’t trust Sean. I don’t trust Theo. They might be up to something and Hillan might be the pawn. I don’t want him to be a pawn.“Don’t say that. This is important. I want to be there with you. I want to hold your hands.” “Sir, it’s not like we will get the result today. She is just going to take my blood sample,” He laughed when I said that. “What do you know?” I asked him. “Let’s just say I told her to bring a urine test kit with her for the first test and she can collect your sample for confirmation.” He revealed. I should have known he wou
HarlynOur eyes met and I knew immediately that she wasn’t a good person. She smiled and bowed to me but everything just felt off about her. I looked to see if Bernardo noticed but he looked normal and so did the midwife. Only I could see that the woman with the midwife had some very deep negative energy around her. “Who are you?” I asked her. I just couldn’t stop myself from asking.“I am a student nurse,” She looked too grown to be a student nurse but maybe I was being ageist. I mean, if I do decide to pursue a career now or attend College, I would be the oldest in my class. That’s not the reason that I didn’t like her. I just felt off about her.“How long have you been working alongside her?” I asked her, and she looked at me weirdly.“Your majesty, I am a student, I don’t work yet, I am doing my clinical posting and that’s why I accompanied her.” She explained. I nodded and connected with Bernardo through our mind link. I needed to tell him how I felt about her.“I don’t lik
Harlyn“There’s no other exit,” I told her and turned to my mate who stepped forward. “Escort the young woman out, I will meet with you guys shortly, make sure she doesn’t try to leave.”“Your majesty.” The midwife called. She clearly didn’t know she brought a spy to the palace.“You stay back and do what you came here for, Nancy. She needs to answer a few questions and her answers determine whether she will be allowed to leave or not.” Bernardo said and beckoned on the guards to lead her out. She didn’t even say a word or try to fight them off, she just followed them out of the room.“She didn’t even try to fight it.” I commented when she was out of the room. “Yeah, I think she already knows that there’s no point in fighting,” He said and we both turned to the midwife. I kind of felt bad for her. She looked so confused.“Bern, explain to her.” I whispered to Bernardo in my head.“Sure,” He replied.“Nancy, you haven’t done anything wrong. You just brought the wrong person i
Harlyn“That’s so nice, you are practically family.” I told her. She smiled and nodded.“You can say that. I am sorry that I brought someone evil to the palace. I didn’t know.” I shook my head. It wasn't her fault that that woman turned out to be bad and like Bernardo said, it’s good that she came to the palace. If not, it would have been harder to locate her. I am glad that I was able to see through her and that Hillan called at the right time.“Don’t apologize for that,” I told her. She nodded and pulled out a needle.“Please, no needle.” I pleaded even though I knew I had no choice.“I am sorry but you have to get used to the needles now. You will get a lot of it during the nine months of your pregnancy and even after.” Okay, that doesn’t sound right. I really don’t like needles, that's why I don’t get sick. “Can I avoid them if I don’t fall ill during my pregnancy?” She shook her head and tapped my arm. I pulled out my arm for her and closed my eyes. I waited for the pain t
Harlyn“That’s a lot of things to happen in less than two days. what the hell?” Helaine asked when I finished telling her everything that had happened since she left. Yeah, I could say the same. What the hell?“Yeah, it’s shocking for me too but I am glad Bern and I resolved things and now we don’t have to fight anymore.” I told her. “Are you sure? If you want, I can whoop his ass for you.” She offered.“Whoop his ass? That’s the alpha king of the biggest pack in the world.” I reminded her. She scoffed.“I don’t give a fuck, if he makes my sister cry then I should beat him up but if you say you are okay then it’s all good.”“Yeah, I am okay and happy. At least I feel happy right now but I won’t truly be happy until the stuff with his cousin ends. I hope it ends soon because I don’t want to always have to look behind my back when I am walking or something. Right now, I can’t even leave the palace.” I told her.“I am sure it will all be sorted out. the men are taking care of it, a
HarlynI don’t know what I was thinking just standing in the hallway and blurting out things that should be secret but now, I have to fix it. I couldn’t just let the fucker get away like that and blurt the thing that he heard to that bastard Theo because that would put Hillan in danger and I don’t want him in danger.Even though I knew I shouldn’t be going to him, I walked towards the guard and recognized him. “You, I thought you stopped working here.” I let out when I saw who it was. The same fucker who tried to hit on me multiple times even on the night I had found out about Sophie being in danger. He had tried to stop me from going to the king, saying things like the princess was okay and all.Yeah, he definitely works for Theo. He tried to stop me from going to the king that night because he wanted his boss to succeed. I really thought he stopped working at the palace because after that day he apologized to me, I never saw him again until now.“Your majesty,” He sounded polite
BernardoI followed behind the guards quietly and waited a while as he walked into a corner. I didn’t need to get close to him to hear what he had to say to whoever he was planning to call. Harlyn has never been wrong and I am sure she wasn’t wrong this time.Yes, even the supposed nursing student who followed Nancy to the palace turned out to be a spy and it didn’t take much for her to spill the details of what Theo had asked her to do. Her mission was pretty dumb.She has told me how she joined the students that were sent to us. The Nursing school always sends their students to our general hospital and they spend at least six months here. I checked the list and the name she gave wasn’t on the list which means, she had to pay someone or one of the heads was working with Theo.I would find out as soon as I nab the guard who deserved to betray me.I walked closer to the corner he entered and sure enough, I heard him talking about the things that Harlyn must have told her twin sister.
Harlyn “Why did she call you this time? Does she have new information?” I asked him. He nodded. “Okay, is it bad? Do you not want me to ask?” It was clear by his body language that he didn’t want me to know but I wanted to know. It was important that I know as I am the Luna and Queen of the Crimson Moon. If it concerns my kingdom, then it concerns me. Unless, maybe it’s not about my kingdom. Either way, I still wanted to know. “I would much rather speak to the king.” I resisted the urge to curse at him. Really? It wasn’t the first time he said something like that to me but for the first time, I felt offended. What did he see me as? Did he think I couldn’t handle whatever news it was? “You will tell me because it involves my kingdom and my people. I am Luna and I deserve to know. You have no choice!” I told him firmly. I could tell by his reaction that he didn’t expect me to react the way I did. “Lyn I sh---“ “No! Tell me. It’s a command!” I let out. I didn’t mean
Harlyn “There’s a handbook. I asked her and she told me she has a lot written down in all the years that she has known about her powers. She is willing to give all that she wrote down to you. She also wants to meet you but I told her that you can’t see her now. Hopefully, soon.” Hillan explained. I wanted to jump on him. I wanted to hug and kiss his cheeks. It was the best news ever. I really wanted something as some form of guide because right now, it feels like I am using my powers without knowing the depth of it. “I would love to meet her too and yes, I really need the handbook.” I told him enthusiastically. “I will have it sent down to the Crimson Moon by tomorrow.” “Wow, so soon?” I let out. He smiled and nodded. “Yes, I told you. I already asked her before. I was going to get it down here anyway. I just have to make a call and someone will send it over. It should arrive in two to three days.” I really wanted to hug him but I didn’t. Instead, I reached and touch
Harlyn I woke up the next morning alone. I was used to waking up alone now so I didn’t think much of it, I just went about my morning routine before breakfast. After the events of the past two days, I actually hoped that today would just be a normal day for me. I really didn’t want to deal with any negativity. I knew I was reaching out because as long as Theo and everyone associated with him and his father are still out there, there will definitely be negative things happening. I just hope it doesn’t affect those I care about and all the good people of the Crimson Moon. Even though I knew the chance of it being a peaceful day was low, I still made a mental note to make the most of today. I didn’t even notice Bernardo had left a note for me until I finished getting ready. I only saw the note because I went to pick up my phone from the bedside. I smiled when I saw the note. “I didn’t want to wake you because you were sleeping so peacefully. Out for my daily kingly duties and w
Harlyn “Sure, I will do that once I arrive. I can’t believe your mate’s family members are the ones against him. Don’t they know the importance of family? I can’t imagine our aunts and uncles hurting each other. Our family have lived together for decades and still care about each other.” “Maybe because there’s no throne to fight for.” I said even though I knew that wasn’t a good excuse.“We have treasures, fortunes that go way back to centuries ago. We have generational wealth too yet no one is fighting.” “Tell me about our family's generational wealth.” I said with interest and Helaine laughed before diving into a story that got us talking for hours on the phone. I didn’t even realize how much time had passed until Bernardo walked back into our room looking worn out and ready to crash for the night.“Laine, I have to go. His majesty is back.” I told Laine who made a face that made me smile.“Are you picking your mate over me right now? I am your sister. Your blood. We met in th
Harlyn“It doesn’t matter.” I told Laine.“I know. It doesn’t. You will be just as gorgeous. Wait, even more gorgeous. Once the pregnancy glow hits you, you will be more breathtaking. I should watch out for my brother-in-law.” I laughed at her words and she laughed too. We both went silent and just stared wordlessly at each other for a minute before she spoke again.“I went to see our relatives and we talked about you. They are all so eager to meet you.” Same. I want to meet them too. All of them. I wanted them to hug me and welcome me into the family.“Me too.” I told her.“I found out something from our aunt and would like to try it out once I arrive back at the kingdom.” Helaine told me.“What?” “Triplet power. Apparently, the birthmarks that we carry aren't just there for fancy. Something is supposed to happen when we join hands in the right order.” I stared at her with interest.“In order?” She nodded.“Yes, in the order that we came out of mom’s womb. Harry, me and you.
HarlynI don’t know how long I slept after Bernardo left me in our room but when I woke up, it was lunch time so I had lunch alone in our room and then went right back to bed. I felt exhausted and knew it was a result of the strength I used to heal that bastard.I fell asleep again only after a few minutes on the bed and woke up to my phone ringing loudly. I reached for it and picked it up without looking. I placed my phone on my ear and almost lost the ability to hear when Helaine shouted out my name.“It's a video call. Move your phone away from your ear, your majesty.” I sat up immediately and rubbed my eyes to clear the sleep off.“Hi, Laine.” “Hi sleepy.” She greeted me back. She was wearing a lab coat which took off immediately. She looked so much like me that for a moment, I thought I was staring at myself. Even her smile. “That’s us!” My wolf chirped in. glad, I wasn’t the only one who thought so. It must be the sleep getting into my head. Laine went off the screen and t
Bernardo “I can’t imagine my father’s brother or his children fighting me for my position as alpha either.” Hillan added.“I can. My father’s brother almost killed my parents. If not for our Luna, he would have succeeded.” Damien chirped in, reminding me of the good deed Harlyn had done for his family. I smiled proudly.“That’s fucking sad,” Harry said and both Damien and I nodded in agreement. It was sad because families are supposed to have each other’s back. I wanted so much for my family to be that way. That's why I did my best to keep a close relationship with Sean and his family but that turned out to be my biggest mistake.“Guys! I think we should take a break. You guys go to your mates and have a good time and we will come back tomorrow, refreshed and ready to hatch out a plan to end things fast and clean so that we can go back to our normal life.” Hillan suggested. It was a nice idea so I nodded in agreement and then felt bad when I remembered that he didn’t have a mate
Bernardo“Bastard,” He was truly a bastard in many ways. How could he be so ruthless? My grandmother took care of him after his own mom passed away. My father became alpha king because he was more deserving. It was a unanimous decision and not because they stole anything from him.I still couldn’t bring myself to accept that that bastard killed my grandmother after everything she did for him. Lyn told me how disrespectful he had been towards her from the beginning.“Hey yo! King!” Hillan’s voice brought me out of my thoughts. I gazed at him in confusion wondering what he told me. He snapped his finger in my face as if to wake me up.“What?” “Where are you? Why are you glaring at the screen? We can go check it out if you want.” Hillan suggested. I shook my head. We have been through enough today already. No need to rush into some hideout without plans.“Is Theo still coming over?” I asked, remembering that the witch had said earlier that Theo was heading back to the Crimson Moon.
Bernardo“What do you mean why? You are the king of the Crimson Moon and you got shit to do.”“Yeah? But I am your mate and I got shit to do here.”I said pointing from myself to her.“Whatever you want to do with me can wait. The kingdom needs its king during the day. I will take the nights for now.”Wow, I couldn’t believe her.“What if I don’t want to leave you? After what happened, I don’t feel okay leaving you on your own.”She sneered at me.“I am not a baby and what happened before won’t happen again. You have a lot on your plate. The sooner you are done; the sooner we can spend more time together without you worrying. I am doing this for myself. Small sacrifice for the bigger enjoyment. I love you.”She added the last part and I couldn’t argue.“You are literally driving me away and doing it lovingly that I can’t even say no.”“You are right. Now go be king. I love you.”She brought my face close to hers and kissed me. I let her kiss me for a while before I took over and kisse