LOGINIrene's POVI hadn’t even taken a step when the three assassins flew towards Alastair at once, their weapons gleaming under the moonlight. Alastair’s fingers shifted into claws, and even from behind him, I could see how his back expanded more than its usual size. Not to mention the threatening aura rolling off him like sound waves. Alastair lunged towards one assassin, throwing him against the wall like a rag doll.I sucked in a shaky breath and took a step forward, determined to help him.“What the hell, Irene!” he roared at me, rushing to the second attacker. “I told you to leave.”But I couldn't leave. Not while he was fighting for both of us.I grabbed a piece of broken glass from the shattered window, using it as a makeshift weapon. The first assassin who came near me got a sharp cut across his arm. He hissed and swung at me, but I dodged, rolling across the floor.The window was breached now, and more figures poured through, clothed in the same dark garb. There were too man
Irene’s POV "He's too old for you," I said, though even as I said it, I realized I had no idea how old Hayes actually was. "You should focus on people your own age.""Says the girl sleeping with the Lycan King," Delaney pointed out. "So that's not very convincing."I pressed my lips into a tight line, wanting to correct her that I technically hadn’t slept with Alastair yet… and also, this situation wasn’t even my fault.“Oh, shit,” she snapped, “I didn’t mean it like that, Irene-”“It’s fine,” I said and I meant it, switching the phone to my other ear. “I’m hanging up now, bye!”I ended the call before she could say another word and let out a weary sigh. When I turned to face Lottie, she had a wry smile playing on her lips. "Don't worry. Hayes isn't interested in younger girls.” She said as she plucked the phone from my hand. “Trust me on that.""How would you know?" I asked, surprised."We trained together years ago," she said simply, and before I could press for more information,
Irene's POVI stared at the ceiling of my room, watching shadows dance across the plaster as the morning light crept through the windows. Every moment of last night replayed in my mind on an endless loop, especially Alastair's fury and the suffocating drive home.He still hadn't spoken to me. There was no mention of my punishment or what would become of my fate, there was just... nothing. The uncertainty was worse than any scolding.A knock on the door interrupted my anxious thoughts."Irene," Mrs. Myra's voice came from the other side. "Open this door, please."For a moment, I considered ignoring her but I didn’t want to test the head maid’s patience, especially with the way she reacted the last time.So I dragged myself out of bed and unlocked the door. Mrs. Myra swept in, followed by several maids, Juliet was among them and they were carrying towels, oils, and various other items I didn't recognize."Tonight is your first night with the King," Mrs. Myra announced. "You need to be
Irene’s POV The leader shoved Delaney to the one-eyed mab and sauntered towards me. "Oh, we'll take both of you," he said once he was close, his hand moving to trace my neck. His fingers grabbed at my breast, and I felt bile rise in my throat. Without thinking, I spat directly in his face.“Scum,” I hissed, my eyes narrowed into slits. His expression went dark. “Stupid child!” His hand came up to hit me, and I braced for the blow…The sound of an engine roared through the street. A sleek black car screeched to a halt, and the doors burst open.Alastair jumped out, his eyes glowed amber and his canines were fully extended. He was still partially shifted, caught between human and wolf.Hayes was with him, looking equally deadly. Both of them stalked towards us, exuding blood-thirst.The thugs who were holding me released me immediately, scrambling backward. The leader tried to run, but Alastair caught him by the throat and…I turned away, unable to watch. Instead, I raced towards D
Irene's POV"I can't believe you actually beat me at three games in a row," Delaney laughed as we exited the arcade, her arm linked through mine. "Where have you been hiding these skills?""I've played before," I said, grinning despite myself. "Street orphans learn to entertain themselves however they can.""Well, you're officially my new arcade partner." She tugged me toward a nearby shop. "Now let's get ice cream. I want to try that new place with the-“I checked my phone and my stomach dropped. "Oh my gods, it's already five o'clock.""So?" Delaney pouted exaggeratedly. "Come on, live a little. Be a delinquent for once. Go crazy.""I can't." I tugged her back toward the Main Street. "Our status, Delaney. You might have the luxury of doing whatever you want, but I don't. I need to get back before-"She rolled her eyes. "Before what? Before your scary boyfriend comes looking for you?" She wiggled her eyebrows. "Come on, just one ice cream. I'll even take the blame if we get caught."
Alastair's POVThe moment Elena stepped closer with outstretched arms, I stepped back."Don't try it," I snapped. "Why are you here? And who the hell let you into my office?"Karina stammered from the doorway, her face flushed with embarrassment. "Your Majesty, she said she was… I didn't know when she pushed her way in!”"Boot her out," I ordered Hayes, not looking away from Elena’s smile.Hayes nodded and stepped forward, his hand already moving towards her. “Miss, I’ll need you to-“ "Try and fucking touch me, mutt," Elena said sharply, her eyes flashing golden. "I'll cut off your hand myself."My jaw clenched together. “You remember he’s my cousin, don’t you?”The scowl on her face didn’t move an inch. Instead, she only glared harder.“That’s doesn’t change the fact,” she drawled and pointed at Hayes. “That’s he a mutt.” Karina gasped from the doorway. Hayes froze in his place and Todd, my wolf, was already demanding for her head. “I wouldn’t have to come here if you even called
Alastair's POVMy fist connected with the punching bag with a satisfying thud that echoed through the training room.I could feel the sweat dripping down my face and even my muscles were burning, but I didn't stop. The rhythmic impact helped quiet my mind and I spun, my leg whipping out in a round
Irene’s POVI dragged the chains across the floor, the metal scraping against wood, and screamed until my throat was raw."Let me out! You can't do this!"My wrists burned where the silver-lined cuffs bit into my skin. It was no pure silver since that would kill me but it was enough to keep me weak
Irene’s POVBy the time the first light of dawn had crept through the window, I had made my decision.I would rather die than become his breeder hence my wolf and I decided that we were getting out.The lock on the door had been expensive, but not complex enough. Years of living in the servants' qu
ALASTAIR’S POVI had faced down enemy alphas twice my size without flinching and I had stared death in the face more times than I could count.But nothing tested my patience quite like the council."Your Majesty, this is completely unacceptable!" Rogers Bane slammed his palm against the mahogany ta







