FAZER LOGINLila's POV"Didn't I tell you not to let them back into my pack!?" I ranted, my anger channeled to Rowan who had his head slightly bowed in respect. “Didn’t I tell you not to let them back into my pack!?” I ranted, my anger channeled to Rowan who had his head slightly bowed in respect.Daniel and Marcus stood unfazed by the loudness of my voice. They didn’t even flinch, which only made my anger burn hotter and the way Marcus casually dismissed my anger like it was nothing pissed me off.I turned sharply toward him.“Oh, I will,” I snapped. “and you don't tell me how I get to talk to my subjects because I give an instruction and he flaunted my orders”Marcus looked at me and nodded understanding that I wasn't joking when I made the statement I made. The hallway was silent again and the guards on duty shifted uncomfortably clearly on whether to step in or stay still. I could see the fear in their eyes. It wasn't my intention to make them afraid but my anger couldn't be contained anymor
Lila's POV “Is this supposed to be a problem? Haven't y'all heard of a single mom? I'm capable of rulling the kingdom and raising my child when the time is due. Don't tell me to find a husband. Y'all are so worried for nothing.”This was the second council meeting with the elders and they all expressed concern about health. I swept my gaze across the pews. They looked unsatisfied and concerned.“I don’t see it that way,” one of the elders spoke up, his voice calm but firm. “We are not trying to call you weak, we are just worried about your health and we want the best for you. It is not just about strength my queen, it's about stability as the ruler of this pack. The people are watching and they are worried that the health of a queen is failing at the early stages of her reign.”I let out a short, dry laugh.“The people? The people don't know anything about my health status and even if they knew, it's all a rumor and they can check mate the fact. I know it has nothing to do with the
Lila's POV “Why can't you see anything? Are you telling me that there's nothing wrong with me? What sort of a shaman are you? Everyone in the universe knows I'm cursed.” I yelled, totally disoriented.My chest rose and fell quickly as I stepped back from the man sitting across the small dim room, lost in deep thoughts. I had done my research and all the feedback suggested that he was a great shaman and would help break my curse but hearing him make such a statement, made me doubt for a second why I summoned him in the palace. The candles around us flickered eerily but his expression stayed calm. He was undisturbed by my rage. Too calm for someone I had just shouted at.He didn’t even blink. He stared into an elixir contained in a shabby pot. For a moment, the thought of him being an act crossed my mind but I pushed it aside.“That is impossible. How is it possible that I no longer have a curse? Are you suggesting that it disappeared overnight? No way!” I added, my voice shaking no
Lila's POV “I don't want those men back here again, Rowan. Make sure of that. The guards shouldn't let them in when next they come because I know they will. They are very persistent.”Rowan nodded slowly.“Noted ma'am. I'll put that into action immediately.”I heft a sign and run my fingers through my hair. The doctor had warned that I shouldn't stress myself but here I was being stressed by Marcus and Daniel who decided to pay me a visit unannounced.“If you don't mind me asking, who were these men? Who are they and why are they bothering you?”I hesitated. I didn't want to talk about them because talking about them would make me think more about them and that was a weak point. I wanted to tell Rowan not to worry about it but maybe he should know since he was now a part of my life, and played a big role in the upkeep of the pack.“Those men, they are the father of my child. The man who banished me from their pack after I was wrongly accused of treason and theft.”Rowan’s eyes wide
Marcus’ POV I knew this was a bad idea. I've always known that she wouldn't let us help her. What a stubborn lady she had become over the span of two months.” I lamented.Lila didn't even give us time to explain ourselves and why we were here to help and all she did was kick us like we weren't men of class.The guards let us outside and the heavy door shut behind us with a loud thud, the sound traveling and echoing in the empty hallway that stretched out before us. For a moment, no one said anything. The guards stood at a distance, watching us like we were criminals, even though we had done nothing wrong. They were probably expecting us to get going without having to stand and loiter in the corners. They exchanged looks between themselves and walked away, disappearing in the corner.I ran my hand through my hair and let out a long breath.“She’s getting worse,” I muttered. “You can see how fragile she looked. She's not getting any better and it's worse because she is pregnant and he
Lila's POV I rose from my throne, surprise etched on my face.“How did you know about that? Who told you? Have you been spying on me this whole time?”My voice came out sharper than I expected, echoing slightly across the hall. “Calm down, Lila. You don’t have to crash out. I’d willingly assure you that it is not a big deal.” Marcus said softly, lifting his hands a little like he was trying to settle a storm.I turned and looked at Daniel expecting him to be bossy as usual but Daniel just sighed, his arms crossed tightly over his chest, his expression unreadable.I looked away from him mad at myself that I was seeking his validation when I clearly shouldn't be. I didn't sit back on my throne because I couldn't. To know that they had been watching me all this while and never bothered to come to my aid when I needed them the most was surprising.My heart was beating too fast, almost like it would explode the next second.“Don't try to calm me down and tell me that it wasn't a big de
Lila's POV “You are pregnant, ma'am? That's so much great news!”. Claire squeaked behind me as she massaged my shoulders.I didn't know how to respond. I didn't know how to feel able to be pregnant with their child. I didn't know how to respond knowing Daniel and Marcus were my child's father.Why
Daniel's POV A million and one emotions wrecked my mind at once. Lila is already pregnant?So quickly?Barely three weeks and she's already carrying a child?My head spun quickly as the doctor's words echoed again and again in my head. I just stood there, staring at Leah like I have just seen her
Daniel's POV “What do you mean she fainted? What happened to her when you both were together?”. I wasn't asking to understand, I felt petrified.Did Marcus do anything that triggered her mark?Marcus looked at me with a shocked expression, clearly stuned at how many times he had to prove his inno
Lila's POV Three days Three days later and Daniel's words still play in my head like a broken record. What if you are not afraid of me like you think you are? Maybe you're afraid of falling in love with the man your brother gave you up as collateral?The cheapings of the birds woke me up. I wok







