Seleneโs POVI stood rooted to the spot when it dawned on me that the healer and the guards returned to the palace safely. My men were nowhere to be found. I had paid the men from Trevorโs Den a huge amount of money to carry out the attack perfectly. โWhat could have happened?โ I thought. I tried my best to keep a straight face as the healer approached the palace. I was shocked to see that the healer was very young. Darius looked so happy as though he had won a jackpot when he saw them. He kept chanting โThank you moon goddess, thank you moon goddess. I quickly entered my room unsure what to do as I pace up and down around the room. I wondered why all my plans kept failing. The men had promised me that they would try all they could to stop the healers from coming to the palace. But they arrived looking unscathed as though there was no obstacle during their journey. I figured that I had to go to the Trevorโs and confirm what happened and why their mission failed. But I didnโt kno
LILYโS POVEven though my arms throbbed painfully and I felt exceedingly weak, I continued to scrub the floor for hours. Stopping for a break was not an option; if I tried to rest, I would suffer further punishment and torment. Well, this was not a big deal for me because I was already used to living this way. I was an omega and likely never would be part of the lives of Alphas and lunas.โLily, come here right now!โ Marthaโs voice cut through, bringing me back to reality. She was the head maid and one of my abusers. โThe prince is going to get engaged today and you are making me late with your slowness.โโIโm so sorry. I will work faster,โ I said with a slight nod, hoping she would make an issue out of this, which she didnโt.My biggest fear had finally come to pass. By midnight, Alpha Darius would be getting engaged to Selena, an influential Alphaโs daughter, and it broke my heart a great deal.At the same time, I would be turning eighteen.My fingers trembled as I turned to see
Dariusโs POVI stood frozen, watching Lily getting dragged forward, her wrists bound in iron shackles. I could see that she was in pain but she did not fight, nor did she scream. She simply stared at me, her silence more damning than any curse she could have spoken.I could have stopped this.I could have fought for her.But to do so would mean defying my father, the King. It would mean breaking my arranged marriage to Princess Selena, abandoning my title, and forfeiting my claim to the crown. It would mean disgrace upon my family, my honor, my birth, my future. So I did nothing. My heart gripped as the palace guards led Lily down, the love of my life was gone and I had to let go. Selena and I finally got back to the chambers to celebrate our marriage night but my mind was away, it was still on Lilyโs ordeal. Selena leaned in, her breath warm against my ear as she whispered, โYouโre thinking about her, arenโt you?โI stiffened. โI donโt know what you mean.โShe chuckled, though th
Lilyโs POVMy fingers rubbed on my lips, as I kept on rolling in bed, finding it hard to sleep. I kept on thinking about the kiss. Why did Darius kiss me? Was he remembering?The way his wolf reacted to me, the way his fingers brushed my skin like he knew me, the way he kissed me. I was glad and sad about it at the same time. What if he happened to reject me again?No, maybe I just had to avoid him, instead of getting myself hurt a second time.I wouldnโt be able to survive it.The morning came too soon, and I forced myself to act like nothing happened.The halls were silent as I made my way toward the kitchen. The sun had barely risen, and most of the palace was still asleep.I exhaled in relief. This was the only time I felt at peace before the chaos of the day began, but my relief didn't last long because the moment I turned back, I collided with someone.Hard. I stumbled back, the basket slipping from my grasp as the contents inside it fell out."Not again! Watch where you're goi
Lilyโs POVI walked slowly inside the room as I closed the door gently behind me. I knew Alpha Darius' stare was on me as I looked up at him. He was seated at the edge of the King-sized bed placed in the right corner of the big room, close to a large window that flooded the room with rays from the moonlight which made the room bright. I couldnโt help but admire the beauty of the room, the room was neatly arranged as an Alphaโs room should look like. I never had the opportunity to enter the room ever since Alpha Darius moved in after his fatherโs death. I knew life wouldnโt have been the same if he hadnโt lost his memories during the war which led to the killing of his family. I walked closer towards the bed as I pressed my feet against the soft carpet covering the floor.We looked at each other in silence for a while before I finally lowered my gaze to the floor as I tried to figure out why he invited me to his chambers. My heart began to beat fast as he walked closer to me, and my mi
Lilyโs POVI stood dumbfounded as Alpha Darius released my face from his grip. I looked at Selene and saw her eyes burning in anger. That was when it dawned on me that what I was actually avoiding had happened. I knew she was going to punish me by making life in the palace more miserable for me than it was before. I stood confused for a while as Selene looked at us in silence as my heart pondered on whether I should run out the room or remain inside. She let go of the door knob as she banged the door angrily behind her, the room vibrated and the windows shooked from the impact of the door on the frame tightly fixed on the wall. She charged towards us as though she was going to pounce on me, and my wolf growled silently as though it sensed that all wasnโt well. I knew Alpha Darius would never allow her to touch me, not when he was right there with me.โI have warned you to always knock on the door and wait for my response before entering my room Selene. How dare you barge into my roo
Darius POVLilly already out of the room, I could only imagine how she'll felt after being attacked so harshly by Selene who doesn't seem to no longer know her place within the walls of the palace,My eyes fixed on Selene as she walked up to me with an angry face staring at me without even a blink. โWhat's that about? Why is that lowlife in the same room with you?โ. She asked with a firm gaze at me as I stared at her,โWhat are you talking about? She's my maid so of course, she's got every reason for her to be here, why the constant complaint?โ, I asked with a calm voice, moreover Lilly was no only here and Selene was able to control her rage and did nothing more,My eyes still fixed on Selene as she kept on rumbling about what she thinks had transpired between myself and Lilly, it wasn't a good thing. Selene wasn't willing to backed down with her voice getting louder,โShe shouldn't be trusted, Darius! Although it might not look at it, but I'm telling you now that the girl is off no
Lilly POVI was still unable to sleep and kept rolling on the bed, severally, the thought of Darius kissing me so vivid in my head, I could feel his lips on mine as I placed my hands on my lip,There was a bit of joy in me knowing that I had shared a kiss with Darius, something that I had always wanted and someone I've longed to be with,It was just a few years back that we were separated, with me going to jail after being framed and Darius getting engaged with someone he doesn't love or share even a bit of feelings with,Selene acting all arrogant each time she sees me and Darius, how I wish I were as strong and powerful just like other strong warriors, then dealing with Selene wouldn't have become a problem then,The cold that had filled my skin made my entire body to be weak as I spent days in the dungeon, which was very unfair, โWould things have been different had I confessed my feelings to Darius on time?โ. I thought, still laying in the bed,Alpha Darius, someone I had longed
Seleneโs POVI stood rooted to the spot when it dawned on me that the healer and the guards returned to the palace safely. My men were nowhere to be found. I had paid the men from Trevorโs Den a huge amount of money to carry out the attack perfectly. โWhat could have happened?โ I thought. I tried my best to keep a straight face as the healer approached the palace. I was shocked to see that the healer was very young. Darius looked so happy as though he had won a jackpot when he saw them. He kept chanting โThank you moon goddess, thank you moon goddess. I quickly entered my room unsure what to do as I pace up and down around the room. I wondered why all my plans kept failing. The men had promised me that they would try all they could to stop the healers from coming to the palace. But they arrived looking unscathed as though there was no obstacle during their journey. I figured that I had to go to the Trevorโs and confirm what happened and why their mission failed. But I didnโt kno
Darius POVThe guards arrived with the healer putting a smile on my face as I stared at them walking closer to me. The look on my face was filled with smile just seeing them.โFinally, Lilly will be fineโ, I thought with a smile on my face as I stared at them.Luke walked up to me with the healer who was not what I had expected, he was a young kid who was very well vast in medicine and could be called a sage doctor given how good his skills were.Claudia brought the healer closer, who with a smile was just staring at me as we both locked eyes together.โYou must be the healer, right?โ I asked curiously.โYes I am, are you surprised? Don't I look like one?โ The healer asked with a light smile on his face,I chuckled at his questioned as it was precisely what I thought, he didn't seem like the doctor considering how he looks and, moreover, who knows what his age is.I looked around with the crowd all cheering for Luke and Claudia that successfully brought the doctor to the palace. Furth
Selene POVI got to my room with an unhappy face after Darius had successfully got me angry, the look on his face shown he was distressed about Lilly, I could clearly see the change in his behaviors.Lilly had been laying unconscious for a week now, although she isn't dead yet. I wish I could just strangle her with my bore hand until she runs exhausted.Darius still hasn't remembered who Lilly is to him, but, he's way of caring for her seems usual, it's like he had remembered and kept it to himself. Lilly is supposed to be dead if not for that use of poison that doesn't seem to be working.โHow could he find such a healer? I can't let things slip from my hand this time!โ I thought and rushed out of the room, headed straight to the kitchen.Furthermore, I arrived in the kitchen only to meet other maids already on duties, the look on their faces as they set their eyes on me shown they weren't pleased with me.Furthermore, I chuckled and walked into the kitchen and began looking around f
Dariusโ POVAs the Lukewarm water poured on my body from the shower washing away the soap I used to scrub my body, my mind flashed back to all the dreams I had before Lily was poisoned. โCould there be something about Lily that Selene is hiding from me?โ I thought. I walked out of the bathroom a few minutes later. I cleaned my body with a clean white towel I placed on the bed before I entered the bathroom. I walked to the closet and grabbed a blue robe with a simple design. My eyes fell on the plate of food on the medium-sized table in my room as I wore the robe. I uncovered the plate and took three spoonfuls of the food and covered it immediately. I needed to go check on Lily whilst I waited for the guards to return with the healer. I walked briskly to Lilyโs room with my robe flowing behind me. Conversations in hushed tones were reduced within the palace walls ever since Selene threatened to punish anyone who mentioned anything about the poison. As I opened the door, I was surpr
Dariusโ POVMy mood had been down ever since the doctor told me that nothing could be done to save Lily. My mood was lifted when Lucas broke the news about the healer who could cure Lily of the poison. It was as though a heavy weight was lifted from my chest.โGet me Claudia and Luke. I need them to escort this guard to the healerโs town.โ I said to Lucas. โWhat about me and Damien?โ He asked, looking at me in confusion. โIโll be needing the two of you around the palace. Luke and Claudia are the ones I can trust after the two of you.โ โI have heard you, my lord.โ Lucas answered as he turned to leave immediately. โAre you sure about what you just said young man?โ I asked the guard again as I looked at him closely. โYes, my lord. Iโm very sure.โ He answered as he bowed his head. Different thoughts ran through my mind as I reminisced over everything that had happened for the past few days. From Alpha Lucien coming to threaten me and Lily battling her life for days.I was still conf
Author's POVThe look on the doctor's face changed as Darius stared at him, He could tell that the doctor didn't bring any good news from his side. โCome-on, doc, tell me, were you able to get the cure?โ, Darius asked with my eyes wide open.Lucas, unable to stay calm after hearing the Darius' words and seeing how worried he was, then tapped the doctor on his shoulder.โWhere you are able to get the cure?โ, Lucas asks curiously,The doctor sighed deeply. โNo I wasn't, finding a cure for her is very hard, who so ever poisoned her surely needs her deadโโIt's a very deadly poison, and she's only alive due to her wolf side, she's a forceful lady, else other's would have died within secondsโ.โWhat the hell are you saying, doctor? How useless can you be, huh? All I asked was for you to find out a cure for her Poison and yet, you came back here empty-handed?โ, Darius asked angrily in a loud voice.The rage in Darius began to come out as he immediately held the doctor by the neck and pushe
Darius POV,The thought of what the doctor said filled my head, not being able to get a cure for Lilly, I could see her just laying unconscious unable to say or do anything.I stood staring at her with Selene standing there worried also, the look on her face shows she was worried about Lilly, which wasn't normal. I turned facing the doctor with an unhappy face.โCan't anything be done at all? I'm sure surely that something can work," I asked with a worried tone.Although the doctor had repeatedly said that no nothing can be done and even finding a cure would be very difficult because it's a rare poison, I had hope that she'll be okay.Selene seeing my state, then walked up closer to the doctor with an unhappy face.โCome-on doc, how sure are you that nothing can be done to treat her Poison?โ Selene asked with a calm voice.โIt's just like I have to the alpha ma'am. Currently, nothing can be done, but I do believe that with more time, hopefully a cure can be foundโ, The doctor replied,
Seleneโs POVI was glad that my plan worked out when I heard the maid scream out loud. I quickly tried to compose myself so Iโd not look suspicious to anyone. I smiled inwardly when I saw Alpha Darius rushing to the kitchen. I had secretly ordered one of the maids to pour the poison I got from a neighboring pack in Lilyโs drink. The poison will destroy her organs one after the other, and destroy her blood. The seller had told me that even the best healer wonโt be able to cure her. โWhatโs the dose? I mean how much could kill her in no time?โ I asked the seller as he handed me a small bottle containing a black liquid.โHalf of the content will destroy her in no time. You can use half of it and keep the remaining for future purposes.โ He replied with a devilish smile on his face.I had secretly set out of the palace on the day I caught Lily in Dariusโ room to the neighboring pack. I lied to Darius that I was going to visit a friend. I decided that the day of the event would be a great
Dariusโ POVโHelp! Someone help!!โ The screaming continued as everyone began to rush towards the direction where the voice was coming from.My heart began to beat faster as the screaming continued. When I saw the person who was screaming breathlessly, I figured she was one of the palace maids.โWhat is the problem? Why are you causing commotion in the middle of a party?โ I asked as I walked closer to her. She bent down a little with her hands placed on her knees as though she was trying to catch her breath. โIโm sorry my lord. Itโs Lily. I donโt know whatโs wrong with her, she just collapsed in the kitchen.โ She said as her voice trembled. โWhatโฆ? She collapsed? What happened to her? Why?โ I questioned her as my heart began to pound loudly. โI have no idea what happened to her, my lord. We were doing the dishes together when she collapsed.โ She replied, her tone laced with fear. I began to look at the maid suspiciously as I wondered how Lily could have just collapsed without any