로그인Ivy’s POVMy mother had insisted that I be moved to one of the residences deep within the pack territory. It was an underground bunker that was completely isolated. The only people that saw me were my assigned guards, my mom and Doctor Hank, who came in to check up on me.Apparently, having a group of hired mercenaries actively searching for my head wasn’t enough. Now I had to contend with being treated like a particularly fragile piece of porcelain.There were guards almost everywhere.Outside my bedroom. Outside the residence. Even along the pathway leading to the gardens.I couldn’t take three steps without someone asking if I needed assistance.It was becoming ridiculous.“Princess, you shouldn’t be standing for too long.”I turned towards the voice.Vivian.She had been assigned to my personal security, alongside Charlie and two other guards. Boris had taken charge of coordinating the remaining security arrangements.“Vivian, I am standing, not running a marathon.”She didn’t loo
Ivy’s POVDarkness was the first thing I felt.It was heavy, almost suffocating, but gradually, I became aware of the voices around me.“…should have been more careful. I warned you about this.”My mother’s voice.“I understand, Your Majesty, but there was very little time to react.”Boris.I tried to open my eyes, but my eyelids felt impossibly heavy.“Where is the doctor?”“He is on his way.”“Then find him! I want him here immediately.”I shifted slightly, a dull ache spreading through my body.“She’s waking up.”That was Stefan.I forced my eyes open.The first thing I saw was the familiar ceiling of my bedroom. For a moment, I couldn’t remember how I had gotten there. Then everything came rushing back.Nora.The interrogation.The pain.The ice shards.I sat up abruptly.“Nora!”“Easy!”My mother was beside me in an instant, placing a hand on my shoulder.“Lie back down, Ivy.”“Nora. Where is she? Did I hurt her?”My mother’s expression changed.“She’s alive.”I released a breath
Ivy’s POV“Where are you going, Ivy?” my mom asked.“I am going to the infirmary,” I responded.“Lie back down. You have been up and about all through the morning, and you need to rest.”We are not tired.Yes, Vanya. I completely agree.“You are in your third trimester; you need to be careful.”“I know, mom, but the sporadic bursts of pain have not been affecting me like they used to. I think I am getting better.”“You may be getting better, but that should not mean that you should reverse your progress by overworking yourself, Ivy.”“I am not overworking myself, mom,” I continued. “I just want to talk to Nora myself.”“Ivy, Boris has been trying to question her all afternoon. I have gone there myself; she is not forthcoming with her answers.”I sighed. They did not know Nora like I did.“Mom, I am telling you that Nora just needs to understand what is at stake. Once she understands the full gravity of the situation, she would help us in any way she can.”I was sure about this, but my
Ivy’s POVThe ride to town went without any event. Different thoughts plagued my mind. We were tracing the coordinates that were next to Linda Snow, the name under Aveline and Sabastian’s.Who could she be? Was she working with Aveline and Sabastian? If she was, why? Why did her name not ring any bells?The file had stated that Aveline and Sabastian were paying clients, but nothing under Linda Snow. It could be a dead end that did not result in us coming any closer to the truth, or it could be the piece we were missing.“I still think you should have stayed behind, Princess. You look like the babies could pop out of you any moment.”Stefan, the guard who had been driving, had been looking at me nervously throughout the ride. He probably thought I was going to give birth in the back seat.I did not respond. Ever since we were able to foil the raid, I had not been having the random bursts of pain that I used to have. I guess it was the fact that I had a little victory to my name that ca
Ivy’s POVThe training grounds were loosely packed. Boris stood at the forefront, talking to the rest of the members in hushed tones. They had barely reached thirty in number. As I approached, he gave me a bow.“Princess, on my left-hand side are the trained guards, and on my right are those who are not trained but are willing to fight.”I looked at them, taking note of the expressions of skepticism. Despite it all, they had entrusted me with their safety. I was going to do everything in my power to ensure that I kept them safe.“I am sure Boris has informed all of you of the imminent danger that is looming close to us. I want to start by saying I am sorry. Sabastian has sicced armed human hunters on this pack because of me. I have put you in the middle of a fight that none of you have signed up for.”A few eyes darted up to my face, questions evident.“Life never gave me options, but now, I want to give you an option. Our weak and wounded, the children as well as the adults, as per m
Ivy’s POV“Then we don’t run.”Boris turned to me, his expression unreadable.“With all due respect, your majesty;you cannot possibly be suggesting that we stay back and fight thehumans.”“I am not suggesting anything, Boris, I am simply telling you what is going to happen.”Boris turned to face my mother. Within me Vanya stirred, she did not like his subtle dismissal.“My Queen, these human hunters are nothing like we have ever fought before. We have barely survived the attacks from Sabastian’s enforcers, our men and women are bleeding. The healers in theinfirmary are overwhelmed. We are not a bloodline that runs and hides but at this point, My Queen, we do not have a choice,” Boris spoke to my mother, urgency slipping into his tone.A dull ache pounded in my abdomen, I ignored it. My mother did not say a word, evidently deep in thought. A part of me knew that Boris was right but I was tired of running. I had ran because it was theonly thing I knew how to do. I had ran because I h







