MasukOne year laterThe sunrays peered into my eyes through the curtains. I opened my eyes, rubbing my fingers on my face. âGood morning, sweetheart. Breakfast in bed!â Darius cheered, placing a gentle kiss on my forehead. âGood morning, my love. Isnât this too early.â I smiled, grabbing the cup of coffee on the tray. I took a sip and dropped the cup back on the tray. âYou need to eat well so the baby wonât be hungry, I know you are strong enough to hold your hunger but our baby isnât.â He said, kissing my stomach. My baby bump had become so obvious that I couldnât hide it in my gowns like I used to. Darius placed his ear gently and listened to the babyâs movement in my belly. âHe is kicking fine, just like his dad.â 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
Authorâs POVLily and Amaya ran breathlessly towards the main building as they got out of the secret passage. She hadnât 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 hadnât set her eyes on him since he left the event hall. âDo you think she is okay?â She asked Amaya who was shaking like a leaf in fear. âHe should be okay. Alpha Darius isnât someone who could be taken down easily.â Amaya replied, it was obvious that her mind wasnât 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. âWhere is that asshole? Come out and meet me, let me take your head off.â He roared. Darius was referring to Alpha Malik, he ha
Lilyâs 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. âWhat do you think the problem is?â Amaya asked, confusion written on her face as well. âI have no idea whatâs happening,â I replied, my eyes scanning the crowns for some clue. I waited for Darius to return but I didnât 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 didnât return on time. Lucien ran in after a few seconds and began to scream. âRun for your lives! We have been attacked.â He screamed.I could see blood stains on his clothes as he walked towards me. My heart missed a be
Authorâs POV It was the day of the event and the palace bustled with people. The sun shone brightly on Lilyâs 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 wasnât one that could be ignored, she drew everyoneâs attention with her graceful steps as she strode towards the chair that was already arranged for her. The chair was placed next to Dariusâ 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 didnât know that Lily was standing behind him. He almost lost his balance when his eyes met Lilyâs when he finally turned back. âOh my goddess, you are
Lily's POVâWhere are you going?â Darius asked as I stood up from the couch and began to walk out of the chambers. âIâm heading to my room,â I answered without turning back to look at him. I had already had enough, I couldnât wait any longer. I just wanted to be in my room.âAre you okay, Lily?â He asked again, I was sure he noticed the pain in my voice. âIâm fine,â I replied sharply. I couldnât 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 couldnât 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
Dariusâ 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. âIâm sorry for everything that has been happening lately.â The atmosphere in the room was tense. âThat was an uncomfortable way to start my conversation,â I thought to myself. I realized that I had just made things more awkward between us. She smiled weakly without saying anything. âI have not been myself lately, Lily. Iâm not comfortable with the fact that you have been avoiding me since Selene escaped from the palace.â I started. I didnât 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. âIâm sorry, my lord. I was overwhelmed by everything that happened. Iâm scared of what Selene might do next, my lord.â She mumbled with a shaky voice.
Dariusâ POVâWhat the hell are you doing in my palace?!â I roared as I entered the living room, my voice echoing through the palace walls. My eyes were burning red like an angry fire. All I wanted to do was to grab him by the neck and shred him into pieces. âCalm down, gentle. I didnât come here
Lilyâs POVI felt a sense of peace as the hot water from the faucet rained on my body. I dropped the faucet and turned on the shower. I sat on the cold tile with my knee to my chest and my head placed on top of my knee.I reflected on the recent happenings and how my love story, which I had thought
DariusI woke up to sunlight in the study, and Lily was still sleeping on my shoulder. Her hair spilled across my chest, and she seemed so peaceful. I stayed frozen for a moment, afraid to move and prove the previous night to just be a dream. She had chosen me. Not as an obligation due to our conne
Lily's POVI couldn't sleep. The next full moon, tomorrow night, and if I decided to go through with it, Darius and I would do the spell that had the potential to break our connection once and for all.Should have been a simple call. He had violated me, forced a connection I absolutely did not want







