Mag-log inLila's POV I pushed the door open at once. “Here's a room. You both will be staying her for the meantime. When the time for the ritual arrives, I'll send Rowan to get you.”Daniel lips twitched at the sound of Rowan's name.“You trust him too much don't you?”“It's none of your business, Daniel and just because I let you stay in my palace, dosen't automatically give you the right to question me.” I motioned at the room. Marcus stepped in, his eyes taking in the decent room.“We'll manage. It's not like we have other choice.”I folded my arms across my chest, leaning slightly against the door.“Good for you. You have to improvise…” I said. “Because this is all you’re getting. this is the best room I have in the palace and you should be grateful that I'm willing to let you dwell in it till midnight.”Daniel let out a low chuckle, but there was no humor in it.“We do appreciate the kindness you have shown us and we are grateful.”he uttered but I couldn't decide if he was being genuine
Lila's POV I wasn't expecting a shaman to walk in, with his gaze fixed on him, his confidence unmatched. He looked like he was in his mid sixties or early seventies, his slouched back an evidence of his old agebut he walked with so much agility like he was in his mid thirties. The air around him felt different the moment he entered the hall.Behind me, Marcus and Daniel nodded in approval and this made my stomach tighten because I knew they called him but this was so annoying because they were underestimating my control and power over my territory.“What in the name of the nine heavens is he doing here?”I turned around facing the twin alphas to stop. “So this is him. The shaman you both talked about.” I muttered under my breath, my eyes narrowing.Now, the guards were more petrified than they were earlier seeing how I was slowly losing my anger. Rowan was tense beside me, his hand hovering near his weapon. He knew he had lost my trust in him the moment he went behind my back and l
Lila'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
Lila's POV “What are you double here?” Daniel asked again falling in line beside me. I didn’t respond immediately. I kept my eyes on the target board, blocking out everything else. Slowly, I pulled the string of the bow again, feeling tge tension rest heavily in my arms.“I'm training.” I uttere
Lila's POV The partying began. The 20 elders and a few other dignitaries including the alphas and I, were moved to a separate room to have a party while the rest of the pack celebrated in the Grand Hall.I was seated across from Daniel. Elena sat in between Alpha Marcus and Daniel. This was a bla
Lila's POV I walked into the grand Hall alongside Daniel. I wrapped my arm around his as we made our way to the seat reserved for us. Elena and Marcus were already seated, conversing in low tone. The moment Elena noticed I had walked in with my arm around Daniel, anger flashed in her eyes. She sto
Lila's POV.The sun had dipped over the horizon while I sat in the garden rating for Claire's arrival. Three guards were sent out earlier to fetch her and return her back to the pack. I shifted on the stone bench, my fingers nervously twisting the hem of my dress. This was my second time in the g







