๋ก๊ทธ์ธOne year laterThe sunrays peered into my eyes through the curtains. I opened my eyes, rubbing my fingers on my face. โGood morning, sweetheart. Breakfast in bed!โ Darius cheered, placing a gentle kiss on my forehead. โGood morning, my love. Isnโt this too early.โ I smiled, grabbing the cup of coffee on the tray. I took a sip and dropped the cup back on the tray. โYou need to eat well so the baby wonโt be hungry, I know you are strong enough to hold your hunger but our baby isnโt.โ He said, kissing my stomach. My baby bump had become so obvious that I couldnโt hide it in my gowns like I used to. Darius placed his ear gently and listened to the babyโs movement in my belly. โHe is kicking fine, just like his dad.โ He teased, kissing me on the lip. Everything happening around me felt like a dream. I never believed that I could be happy again in my life. My life flashed before my life the day Selene had stabbed me through the heart with a sword. I never believed that I would be a
Authorโs POVLily and Amaya ran breathlessly towards the main building as they got out of the secret passage. She hadnโt recovered from the shock of seeing Selene yet. Lily stopped for a while as she tried to catch her breath. The compound was filled with injured and dead guards as they continued walking towards the main building. Lily was worried about Darius, she hadnโt set her eyes on him since he left the event hall. โDo you think she is okay?โ She asked Amaya who was shaking like a leaf in fear. โHe should be okay. Alpha Darius isnโt someone who could be taken down easily.โ Amaya replied, it was obvious that her mind wasnโt on what she was saying. They continued to walk in silence till she sighted Darius from afar, he was slaughtering the masked men with his sword. He killed the last man and began to walk towards the, his shirt soaked with blood. โWhere is that asshole? Come out and meet me, let me take your head off.โ He roared. Darius was referring to Alpha Malik, he ha
Lilyโs POVThe event was going smoothly until we had an uproar from outside the palace. Darius stood up immediately and walked towards the exit of the event hall. The noise grew louder as Darius went outside the hall. The crowd began to murmur amongst themselves as they all wondered what was happening. I could see the confusion written on their faces. โWhat do you think the problem is?โ Amaya asked, confusion written on her face as well. โI have no idea whatโs happening,โ I replied, my eyes scanning the crowns for some clue. I waited for Darius to return but I didnโt see him after some minutes. Suddenly, I heard the sound of glasses being shattered and I stood up from my seat immediately. I knew at that moment that all was not well, I became scared when Darius didnโt return on time. Lucien ran in after a few seconds and began to scream. โRun for your lives! We have been attacked.โ He screamed.I could see blood stains on his clothes as he walked towards me. My heart missed a be
Authorโs POV It was the day of the event and the palace bustled with people. The sun shone brightly on Lilyโs face making her skin glow differently. Everyone had something to do including the guards and the maids. Lily walked gracefully with her beautiful glowing flowing behind her to the event hall. Everyone was stunned by her beauty and elegance. Her beautiful gown accentuated her fine shape and the event hall lightened up immediately when she entered.Her presence in the hall wasnโt one that could be ignored, she drew everyoneโs attention with her graceful steps as she strode towards the chair that was already arranged for her. The chair was placed next to Dariusโ chair; he had ordered the guards to arrange the chairs that way. He was speaking with Lucien, his most trusted guard. He was so engrossed in the conversation that he didnโt know that Lily was standing behind him. He almost lost his balance when his eyes met Lilyโs when he finally turned back. โOh my goddess, you are
Lily's POVโWhere are you going?โ Darius asked as I stood up from the couch and began to walk out of the chambers. โIโm heading to my room,โ I answered without turning back to look at him. I had already had enough, I couldnโt wait any longer. I just wanted to be in my room.โAre you okay, Lily?โ He asked again, I was sure he noticed the pain in my voice. โIโm fine,โ I replied sharply. I couldnโt believe Darius was seriously asking me if I was okay after what the chief had just revealed. I walked back to my room with a heavy heart, my legs felt weak as I climbed the stairs. I was still trying to process what the chief maid had said. I couldnโt believe that the chief maid could collaborate with Selene after everything she had done. She was well aware of the way Selene had attempted to kill me countless times but she failed. The news that shocked me more was Alpha Malik helping Selene to escape from the palace. I wondered what the hell they were planning. It was obvious to the bl
Dariusโ POVI pondered over what I had planned to tell Lily. She had declined once and I was sure she was going to do the same again. I decided to summon the courage and ask her anyway. That was the only way I thought I could save our relationship from crumbling. โIโm sorry for everything that has been happening lately.โ The atmosphere in the room was tense. โThat was an uncomfortable way to start my conversation,โ I thought to myself. I realized that I had just made things more awkward between us. She smiled weakly without saying anything. โI have not been myself lately, Lily. Iโm not comfortable with the fact that you have been avoiding me since Selene escaped from the palace.โ I started. I didnโt expect her to give up on us so easily because of the asshole. I had missed her so much, I find myself thinking about her every time. โIโm sorry, my lord. I was overwhelmed by everything that happened. Iโm scared of what Selene might do next, my lord.โ She mumbled with a shaky voice.
Dariusโ POVI was going through some books in my library when Damien came looking for me. I had sent him to Lucienโs pack to confirm the rumour going around about his death. โHow did you know I was here?โ I asked as he peeped inside the library as though he was trying to confirm if I was inside.
Seleneโs POVI walked back to my room in anger as I left Dariusโ chambers. โHow dare him stop me from kissing him?!โ I thought in anger. I was sure he used the meeting he was going for as an excuse. I entered my room and lay on the bed facing the ceiling. I began to reflect on everything I had don
Dariusโ POVI was in my room getting ready for another meeting I had scheduled with some of the Betas of the pack in preparation for the attack Lucien had threatened me with when a knock sounded on the door. โCome in,โ I said gently as I adjusted the robe on my body. Selene walked in gently with
Lilyโs POVโWhat the hell did you tell Amaya? Are you fucking out of your mind? Are you crazy?โ Lucas roared, his eyes burning in rage He had dragged me to the guards' quarters, where he knew it wouldn't be easy for any of the palace maids to see us. I tried to release my hand from his grip, but h







