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last update publish date: 2026-02-09 21:07:10

His gaze was sharp as he stared at me awaiting an answer, but I steadied myself and returned his sharp stares.

"I am not obligated to provide you with a minute by minute report of my movements," I said, my voice steady. "You are my mate for now, not my jailer."

Cade’s jaw tightened, a muscle twitching in his cheek as he fought to keep his temper from boiling over. He took a long, slow breath, smoothing his expression into one of concern. "I don't like when you say ‘for now’ because I have alr
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  • His Regret, The Crown's Claim    Longing!

    Kael’s arms swept under my knees and shoulders as he carried me out of that bathroom.I remember the blur of faces of the shocked Alphas, the Lunas clutching their throats as they stared at the scene before them in shock and surprise, but Kael’s chest was a solid, vibrating wall of heat against my cheek. He didn't say a word until we reached a private suite high in the residential spire, far above the music of the ball.The room was bathed in soft, amber light, smelling of cedar and expensive linen. He laid me on the bed with a gentleness that felt jarringly out of place for a man who had just shattered a door with his bare hands."The royal physicians are on their way," Kael said, his voice a low rasp.I was still feeling a bit hazy, but I could see him pacing the foot of the bed, his fingers flexing at his sides as if he were still imagining them around Cade’s throat."Kael, I'm fine," I whispered, pushing myself up on my elbows. My head throbbed, and my wrist aching, but the sedati

  • His Regret, The Crown's Claim    Loving me too late

    The cool glass of the vanity pressed into my lower back as Cade’s grip tightened on my wrist, his fingers like iron bands cutting off my circulation. His eyes were bloodshot, rimmed with a manic desperation I had never seen in the five years of our marriage."You aren't going anywhere, Risa," he rasped, his breath smelling like whiskey and the bitter tang of adrenaline. "I’d rather burn the North to the ground and die in the ashes than watch you walk toward him. You think a royal decree changes what’s mine?""You're insane, Cade! Get your hands off me!" I shouted, my voice echoing off the marble walls. I swung my free hand, the palm of my hand connecting with his cheek in a sharp, stinging slap. His head snapped to the side, but he didn't let go. If anything, the blow seemed to snap the last thread of his restraint.He lunged again, pinning me against the mirror. I felt the cold glass against my scalp as he caged me in with his body, his weight crushing the breath from my lungs. I str

  • His Regret, The Crown's Claim    Freedom!

    The music swelled into a low-string melody that seemed to vibrate through the very soles of my feet. Kael’s hand was steady, as he held my waist, his other hand enveloping mine with a firm grip that felt less like a dance and more like a pact binding both our souls.The ballroom was a blur of shimmering fabrics and pale, shocked faces. The gasps from the crowd were audible, a collective intake of breath that hung in the air. I could feel the heat of a hundred stares on me, some judgmental, some envious, all bewildered. The whispering started almost immediately, a low, buzzing sound that threatened to drown out the orchestra."Look at me," Kael’s voice was a low command, barely audible over the violins.I hesitated, my eyes darting toward the edge of the floor where the Alphas stood like frozen statues."Only at me," he repeated, his thumb tracing a slow circle on the small of my back.I turned my gaze to his, and for a moment, the room vanished. His eyes were filled with a terrifying

  • His Regret, The Crown's Claim    Free!

    The Grand Ballroom of the citadel was a large hall of light and lethal intent. Thousands of floating candles flickered against the black glass walls, reflecting the shimmering gowns and stiff military tunics of the realm's elite. The air was thick with the scent of lilies and the sharp smell of high-level tension coming from everyone in the room.They were all dressed beautifully, but the tension was clear as everyone murmured and gossiped about what the king might do this time, but as for me, my gaze was sharp as I couldn't wait for him to get me out of the forsaken marriage. Cade stood beside me, his hand clamped firmly around my waist possessively and I didn't push him away. To any onlooker, it was a romantic gesture of a couple. But to me, it felt like a shackle. He had spent the entire evening acting as if the explosion in our suite had never happened, his face a polished mask of arrogance as he tried to push my feelings as unimportant."Smile, Risa," he hissed under his breath

  • His Regret, The Crown's Claim    You belong to me!

    As I left the room, I walked straight to the security wing. I had no idea how I was supposed to meet the man I wanted to, so I could only ask for help from the people who knew how. As I walked, I didn't feel the harsh wind biting on my skin, I only felt the weight of my father’s legacy slipping through Cade’s treacherous fingers. Every step I took was a nail in the coffin of my so-called marriage.I reached the massive, silver veined doors of the King’s private sector. This wasn't the guest area, it was the nerve center of the realm, guarded by the Royal Sentinels. These are men who looked more like statues of black armor than living breathing wolves.I didn't hesitate as I marched up to the lead guard, a man whose helmet visor shimmered with a golden interface."I am Luna Risa of the North," I said, my voice projecting a cold authority I hadn't known I possessed. "I am requesting an immediate private audience with the High King. It is a matter of sovereign security and the illegal l

  • His Regret, The Crown's Claim    Snapped!

    The heavy doors of our villa slammed shut behind me and my blood was roaring, as I remembered the Lunas' mocking laughter and the weight of Cades betrayal. I marched straight into the study, the scent of expensive wine and paper hitting my senses. Cade was there already and he was leaning over his tablet, his face illuminated by the blue glow of the screen, he looked like he was concentrating on something probably important. He didn't even look up as I entered, though the sheer force of my presence must have vibrated through the floorboards."You’re late for the briefing," he said, his voice flat and clinical. "I have already coordinated with the Western Alphas for the trade routes. We need to make sure we are…""How much did you sell them for?" My voice was rough as I stared at him. The silence that followed was thick enough to choke on. Slowly, Cade looked up, his expression didn't flicker with guilt, instead, it settled into a defensive sneer. "I don't know what you’re talking ab

  • His Regret, The Crown's Claim    Asking the right questions!

    I limped down the hallway, the silver cane clicking against the polished floor. Every step sent a throbbing in my legs, but I couldn't sit still. I needed to know about Marcus.One of Kael’s medical staff met me outside the recovery ward. “Luna you should be resting.” She said concerned.I wave my

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  • His Regret, The Crown's Claim    Saviour?

    My legs felt heavy, like useless weights of lead and no matter how hard I screamed at my nerves to fire, there was only a terrifying, hollow silence from the waist down. The smell of leaking gasoline was thick enough to choke on. The rough, gloved hand of the man who had peeked into the car reache

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  • His Regret, The Crown's Claim    Debt!

    I began the slow, agonizing limp toward the exit. I could feel Cade’s eyes burning into my back, a physical heat that made the hair on my neck stand up. I made it to the heavy doors, my breath coming in shallow hitches, when a hand slammed against the wood, stopping it from closing.Cade was there,

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  • His Regret, The Crown's Claim    Disappointed!

    The silence in the Meeting Hall was heavy, thick enough to choke on. The Elders sat up immediately, their gazes darting between me and the Alpha. Cade was the first to move to break the awkward silence, the screech of his heavy chair against the stone floor sounded like a scream."Risa," he said, h

    last updateLast Updated : 2026-03-28
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