Avery Elise’s P. O. V.When I woke up, I was confused that I didn’t get to see Duke in bed. I looked at my body and found that I’m still covered with the mattress, only my und*rwear was left intact on me, like how I slept after what Duke and I did last night.I thought that Duke and I would really consummate our marriage last night, and that he will mark me as his wife through my body, but none of that happened. He didn’t push through after we reached the peak of our own needs. Duke was too gentle when he laid me down on the bed and let me sleep, though not in his arms because he got a call last night, but he told me to sleep here, in his bed.I smiled before I looked at the digital watch beside me. It’s already five in the morning, a bit early for my first class but I prefer to wake up at this time. I saw Duke’s polo in the corner, it’s new and looked clean so I picked it up before I wore it and went out of his room.The maids that were cleaning the room were even shocked to see me
Tiffany’s P. O. V.“Our Lycan Queen was so considerate! I thought she was a cold and heartless rogue like her sister, but I’ve judged her wrongly. She was better than Valerie Catalina!” I heard one of the maids say while proudly smirking to herself.“Imagine, she sacrificed her own education just to look after us and commit more to her duty as our Lycan Queen! No one else could’ve done such a thing other than her!”“I’ve heard from my colleague outside that our Lycan Queen has always been devoted to her studies. Her batch mates are always jealous of her high grades and every man in their university always wanted to court her.” She looked at the other maids after wiping the lamp. “But our Lycan Queen doesn’t seem to notice that she’s adored and loved by many in their university. They said that she’s always aloof to everyone and wouldn’t make even one friend!”“That only means that she’s more focused on where she’s supposed to be responsible! A kind of woman like that is very suited to
Avery Elise’s P. O. V.I watch as the Omegas have fun in the corner while having their late lunch. I’m glad that they’re still being treated fairly despite the fact that they’re the weakest in the pack. Some Omegas I know from different packs were never given the fair treatment. Despite the strict training, I can still say that Duke did a good job in disciplining the whole pack. “Luna Queen,” I heard someone calling me from my back.I turned around and saw that it was Lory. She was walking towards me with Gamma Adriel beside her. There was also someone walking with them, but I couldn’t tell who he was.“You’re back. How did it go?” I took the glass of juice beside me and handed it to Lory.She was taken aback because of what I did, but she still accepted the glass from my hand.“It went well according to what you’ve requested, Luna Queen,” Lory said before she looked at the men behind her. I looked at Gamma Adriel before my eyes turned to the man beside him.“And you must be?” I as
Avery Elise's P. O. V.Beta Koby looked at me, as if he was waiting for me to say something and oppose Morgan's decision. I secretly panic inside me as I don't know what to do or say.And Morgan doesn't seem like a person who would listen to me if I oppose her decision. What should I do? I looked into Beta Koby's eyes with hesitation inside me. I felt the feeling of failure surge through me as he eyed me with disappointment. It was a familiar sight, but the feeling of pain would always be the same.I failed. Again. And would always fail."No," Beta Koby's clear decision was heard from all over the place.No one spoke for the next seconds, until we all heard Morgan's sarcastic laugh. I glanced at her direction and saw her looking at Beta Koby with a sharp look in her eyes."What did you say?" Morgan slowly stood up in her seat."Morgan." Chairman Myers' voice was strict when he spoke to Morgan but she didn't pay him any attention. "Morgan, sit down!""No, you said," She slowly started
Avery Elise's P. O. V."How do you feel now, Lycan Queen?" I heard Omega Jin asked while I'm drinking the water he handed me.I feel so drained out and I don't even know why. Or maybe it was that ringing sound that I heard earlier. And until now, I still don't understand what it was for and why I can hear that. The sound of it can make me weaker than I already am."I-I'm fine now," I looked up to Omega Jin with an embarrassed smile on my face. "T-Thank you, Omega Jin. And I'm sorry for troubling you.""You never caused me any trouble, Lycan Queen. It's always been an honor for me to serve you and our Lycan King," Omega Jin said before he stepped away from me when Lory came in."Luna Queen," Lory immediately went to my side. "Are you still in pain anywhere?"I slightly shake my head at Lory, "No, I feel better now."Lory nodded in relief before confusion filled her eyes."But allow me to ask, Luna Queen." I looked at Lory to let her know that it's fine. "What happened to you back there
Avery Elise’s P. O. V.Since I slept earlier than Duke last night, I made sure to wake up the same time he did. When Duke went out of the bathroom, it was the same time I got up the bed. My cheeks were blushing to see his well-built body and only being covered by the small towel around his waist.When Duke noticed me staring at him, the side of his lips slowly tugged up before he started walking towards me. I tried to avoid my eyes at him before I sat straight on the edge of the bed, pretending not to be affected by his presence.“Did you sleep well, My Luna?” Duke’s bedroom voice sounded gentle in my ears, but his touches would always be my favorite.Duke’s hand reached out to me before he fixed the sides of my hair and his hand went to caress my cheek and he held me on my chin. I gulped twice while looking at his deep eyes.“I-I did,” I cleared my throat when I stuttered and Duke’s face hardened, not liking the way I spoke to him. “How about you? You wake up early. Did you get enoug
Avery Elise's P. O. V."Avery," I glanced at Morgan after hearing her voice. Her eyes sharpened even more while looking straight at me. "Let go of Duke. He had more important business to do than to have a meal with you. Don't you get that?"She might be smiling at me, but it was too obvious that she was already gritting her teeth. I chewed on my lips before looking at Duke. His face was void when he slowly turned his body while looking at me.I looked at his hand when I saw him reaching for mine before he removed it from his arm. It was only a single move, but I feel like Duke would reject my offer to do his work instead. I know that I should understand him if that's what he'll choose to do, but I still can't stop feeling this aching pain in my chest.And the worst feeling is I need to contain it all inside me because showing it to everyone would make them think lowly and immature of me. That is not how a Lycan Queen should be in everyone's eyes and if I let my emotion slip, not only
Avery Elise's P. O. V.I felt someone tapping my shoulder, it wasn't enough to hurt me, but I did wake up after feeling it. Slowly, I opened my eyes to see who that person was. It was Lory and she was looking at me with worry in her eyes."Luna Queen," she called before she stood straight in front of me."Y-Yeah?" I rubbed my eyes before I slowly looked at her again after roaming my eyes on my table.First thing I noticed, my table was already clean up and the papers were gone. Even the boxes are in the side and all closed now. I creased my forehead in confusion while looking at Lory who's smiling at me now."What happened here?" I asked before I glanced at my table again."I set everything aside before waking you up, Luna Queen," Lory said while still eyeing me. "You told me to buy the ingredients for what you're going to cook, but you were so busy and I couldn't disturb you. I didn't get the chance to ask you until I found you sleeping.""O-Oh, yes," I hurriedly looked around me aga