Xena’s POVI was so happy that Kael decided to use his senses. Seeing him saying something useful and wise was like seeing a goat teaching English. The house was nothing like I imagined. It was bigger than any place I’d ever stayed in, maybe too big for just me. The ceilings were high, and every room smelled like vanilla and sunlight.The floors were shiny like mirrors, the kind you could see your whole face in. I walked slowly, just to let my fingers brush against the soft curtains and cold marble counters.There was another maid—her name was Mira. She greeted me politely and offered to help me unpack, but I waved her off. She didn’t talk much, just moved around quietly. Two days have passed and it felt like eternity in hell, not in a bad way but a boring way. I was starting to Miss Susan and Lady Megan. I have searched online, watched different movies but none of them could kill the boredom in me. So after giving it much thought, I decided that I should take the risk of going ou
Kael’s POV“Finally,” I breathe. I leaned back in the leather seat, closed my eyes, and let the quiet hum of the private jet lull me into a rare kind of peace.Finally, I had some time to think for myself. No Orion breathing down my neck. No Viktor preaching about what's wrong abd right even when he knows that I wasn't going to answer him. And No messes to clean up, no enemies to threaten, and definitely no crying women.Just me, a drink, a good book and a long-overdue vacation.I reached into the side cabinet and pulled out the old worn novel Viktor gave me years ago. He said it would "teach me patience." Still haven't finished it but maybe now I will.I flipped open to the chapter I last remembered, letting my fingers trace the underlined phrases. And just as I was about to like the book, a scream rang out from behind. Nah, I wasn't liking the book. But it was better than what was going to come after that scream. I slammed the door shut, tossing it on the table, my head flew ba
Xena’s POVI woke up crying.I didn’t even know I had passed out. But when I opened my eyes, my face was wet, my throat sore like I’d been screaming in my sleep, and my chest… it felt like someone sat on it and refused to get off.Everything came back in pieces—Kael’s words. “I killed Chloe.”The words haunted me. I could still hear the way he said them. How can a man be that cruel? She just came here yesterday and he ended her without giving her a choice, he should have scared her or something. Why does he have to kill her? Who gave him the right to do that?Yes, I hated her, if hate could be stored up in someone, my hate for her won't contain the universe but still her death was just a big blow to me. Although that was my daily prayer, still. I have always wanted Chloe to suffer for everything she has done. I wanted her to pay for everything. For Jason. For tearing my family apart. For acting like she was the queen of the damn world. For putting her hands on me. For looking down
Xena’s POVI didn’t sleep much that night— I didn't even sleep at all that night. I just laid in bed, staring at the ceiling like it held answers or like it was the only thing keeping me from running mad. I knew it. Chloe was never the type to give up. In a week she has managed to pull this off. I wonder what she would do in a few days to come, if not hours. I groaned, turning to the other side. It might be wise if I just give Kael up. It's not like he likes me anyway. But where will I go after that? Impure wolves can't survive in the open. That was the first thing my mother taught me. Chloe’s words wouldn’t stop ringing in my head. Her voice. Her threats. That smug smile. Everything about her was scary. I kept replaying her words—over and over—until my mind was a tangled mess of panic and rage. What was she really planning?Unfortunately she reminds me of my mother's firm and brave personality but Chloe was a demon, that was the difference between her and my mother. Morning came
Xena’s POV“Fiancée?” Orion asked, his voice laced with venom. He didn't like what he was seeing and neither was I. “Yes,” Chloe quickly said, locking hands with him. “We met last year.”“Last year?” Lady Megan laughed. Chloe turned to her with a death glare but quickly replaced it with a smile. “Yeah, we did.”Lady Megan scoffed. “Enough,” Orion said, stepping closer. “Son, come with me now,I would like to talk to you in private.”The boy nodded and followed his father out of the hall. I turned to Chloe, still shocked. Chloe turned to me with a faint shrug and walked away. Everybody surrounded her, praising her beauty. My eyes were stuck on Everything kept replaying in my mind. Her smug smile, the way she leaned into him, the way she held that little silver box like it was some kind of damn trophy. My thoughts were spinning so fast I thought I might collapse. What in the actual hell was she doing?Lady Megan was the first to lean in. “Are you sure she's your sister?” She asked,
Xena’s POV It had been exactly one week since I last heard from Chloe—and gods, it felt like peace. Like silence after a thunderstorm, like waking up and realizing the nightmare didn’t follow you into the daylight. Maybe she’d finally taken the hint, finally realized this war wasn’t one she could win and I hoped so. I let out a deep breath, admiring my baby bump. I have ever felt more happier to be pregnant. And today was the day Kael would announce my son as heir. I don't really care about the title and goodness, I wanted my child out of the title as soon as possible. I never and would never plan or allow my son to become the Alpha of this pack. I just wanted protection—for him and for myself and if that meant standing in front of hundreds of wolves and pretending to be something I wasn’t, I would do it ten times over. Susan walked in, with a pleased smile. “I have never been more proud of you, my lady,” she said, taking my hands. I nodded, allowing the tears to fall. They