LOGINLarry's povI threw the thick blanket off my body, my chest heaving as the familiar but distant roar echoed across the night sky yet again.*Rowan.*My mind screamed his name. It had to be him. It had to be Rowan coming to drag me back, enraged and heartbroken over my sudden departure.Common sense warned me to stay inside, to lock the wooden door, and to keep as far away from the chaos as possible. If Rowan saw me now, everything I had sacrificed m heart for, his crown, his throne, his future... would be completely destroyed.But right now... I didn't care. I couldnt. My body moved before my brain could stop it.I burst out of my bedroom, my bare feet slapping against the cold stone floor as I sprinted down the long, dim corridors. Servants were scurrying into side rooms in terror, and fully armed warriors were rushing past me, heading straight toward the eastern courtyard."Hey! Stop! Go back to your room!" a guard shouted, reaching out to grab my shoulder as I pushed past him."Let
Larry's povThe hum of the vehicle’s engine was a low, steady rumble in the dark.I leaned my forehead against the cool glass of the window, watching the shadowy trees flash past like ghosts. The distant lights of Rowan’s kingdom faded into nothingness, swallowed whole by the thick night fog. My chest felt hollow, carved out by a sharp, constant ache that made every breath hurt.I closed my eyes, just for a second, intending to shut out the pain and without realizing it, my exhausted mind finally gave out.When I woke up, soft morning sunlight was spilling through the tinted windows. A thick, warm blanket was carefully draped over my shoulders. I shifted, my muscles stiff, and looked over at the front seat.Calvin was sitting in the passenger side, watching the quiet country road ahead. He looked back through the mirror, his expression softening as he saw me moving."Hey," Calvin said gently, turning his head around. "You slept for a long time. How are you feeling?""I... I'm okay," I
Larry’s POV After leaving my aunt's quarters, I made my way straight to Calvin's rooms on the upper floor. My legs felt like lead, every step bringing me closer to a point of no return.I knocked twice, and Calvin opened the door instantly, as if he had been waiting for me all morning.He took one look at my face and stepped back, holding the door open. "Larry. Come in."I walked into the middle of his room and turned around, looking him dead in the eye."I'm ready," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "I'll go with you."Calvin let out a long breath of relief, a soft smile touching his face as he put a hand on my shoulder. "You're making a good choice, Larry. Truly. It's the best thing for you, and it's the best thing for Rowan right now.""When do we leave?" I asked, my heart pounding wildly against my ribs."At midnight," Calvin answered firmly. "The guards rotate their shift at twelve, and the eastern gate will be unguarded for ten minutes. Rowan will be exhausted from the c
Larry’s POV The early morning sun peeked through the high stained-glass windows, casting soft golden light across my bedroom.Rowan stirred beside me, letting out a low, tired sigh as he rubbed his eyes. He sat up slowly on the edge of the mattress, running a hand through his messy dark hair. Today was another long day of fierce council meetings. He had to go back to the Throne Room and fight the stubborn elders all over again.I sat up right behind him, wrapping my arms around his broad waist and pressing my cheek against his back.I knew the truth in my heart. Rowan was strong, but he couldn't win against the elders. Not with their ancient laws, not with the alchemists on their side, and not with Catherine carrying his supposed heir. He was going to destroy his own kingdom trying to save me. My mind was already made up. I was leaving this pack."Larry?" Rowan asked softly, a faint smile touching his lips as he covered my hands with his. "You're up early.""Let me help you dress tod
Larry’s POV “Look, Larry," Calvin continued gently, putting his hands on my shoulders. "You know me. I have no part in their dirty political games. Despite all my antics, I have been team Rowan and Larry from the very beginning. I want you two to be happy! But as your friend, I know that you staying here right now is not a good decision. You are suffocating in this palace." He looked into my eyes, his expression deeply sincere. "I don't agree with you and Rowan being separated forever," Calvin said earnestly. "I really don't. But you need some time to breathe, Larry. You need to get away from these toxic elders and all this drama. Come back to my pack with me. Just for a little while. Take some time out, go with me to rest and clear your mind." "Go with you...?" I whispered, my head spinning in total confusion. "Yes," Calvin urged. "Come to my territory. It's safe there. The elders can't touch you there, and it gives Rowan time to settle things here without being pushed into
Larry’s pov "I will not grant it!" Rowan's roar echoed off the shattered stone walls, his voice laced with absolute, terrifying Alpha command. "I don't give a damn about your ancient traditions! I am not sending Larry away!" Elder Jethro stepped forward, his eyes burning with stern authority. "You do not have a choice, Your Majesty! This tradition has held our pack together for hundreds of years! If you refuse the sacred request of the Queen carrying your heir, you break the oath of the Alpha King! You will forfeit your crown and lose your position as Alpha!" I gaped at them as silence fell over the court. Lose his position? Give up his kingdom?Were they serious? Rowan didn't even flinch. He glared down at the elders, a cold, bitter smile touching his lips. "Then take the crown," Rowan said, his voice deadly quiet. "Take the fucking throne. Give it to someone else! Let another man sit on this bloody chair and deal with your endless political games! I don't care about being Alpha
Larry's pov“Wow,” Rowan said. “I didn’t realize you’d be this shy after last night.”I gaped at him in shock. “After… after what?” my voice croaked.The laughter instantly died, and he frowned.“Wait,” he said slowly. “You don’t remember?”I felt dread fill my tummy. “Remember what?”He studied me
LARRY’S POV"Never, Larry,” Rowan snarled. “I will never ever stay away from you. And from today onward, you are forever mine!"I sat there analyzing his words as they rang in my mind over and over again. “You are forever mine!”He didn't sound like he was joking, or even teasing. There was an air
LARRY’S POV“Larry?” My sister, Sasha, called again, louder this time. There was something in her voice now— it sounded like confusion… and something very close to panic. “Larry, seriously, have you seen him? He’s not in his room. No one knows where he is.”Guilt slammed into me so hard I nearly ch
LARRY'S POVMy virginity was stolen last night… or at least I think so. But I’m not sure—I don’t really remember clearly.It might have just been a dream, or something worse… but I really hope it was a dream.I could only recall arching my back in response to the coldness of lube being rubbed on my







