Chapter 47Rosalie’s POVSleep had never been so elusive. I turned on the bed again, pulling the covers over my head, as though hiding from the Alpha’s words would make them vanish.Divorce Nathan. And leave the pack.His voice replayed in my head like a broken spell, chasing away any sense of peace. I burrowed deeper into the mattress snuggling the blanket tightly but it was useless. My mind spiraled with every thought I didn’t want to face.Where would I even go?For a long time I’d convinced myself once Nathan was healed, I’d go to medical school like I always dreamed. Start over. Do something for me.But Nathan wasn’t healed. This was all a lie, the deal would be off and I would be thrown away with no other choice but to turn rogue.On the other end of this twisted string was Daphne. We were in a silent battle of pregnancy. I was certain she would do anything in her power to get pregnant for Nathan and that didn't sit right with me.They were demanding too much in too little tim
Chapter 46Rosalie’s POV“A fair observation,” I hadn't fully processed everything when another bombshell dropped.Alpha Kincaid stepped in.Luna Edgar shrunk immediately as we all bowed in respect.Alpha,” Daphne purred, lowering her head deeper than the others.Alpha Kincaid stepped forward, his gaze softer as his gaze scanned the room. “Ladies,” he began, “always a pleasure to have you around.”Some blushed and others chuckled. I just wanted to leave.“You all made a valid point about Rosalie not being fit for the crown”My stomach dropped.“I'm sure you feel the same dear” he urged Luna Edgar, who nodded sheepishly.“If you say so, it must be true,” she conceded.A few resentful side glances were thrown my way, in that moment I wished the ground would open up and swallow me whole.“For the future of this pack, it is necessary to ensure our Luna is capable of bearing an heir,” he continued. “So, I propose something simple. A fertility evaluation. If Rosalie proves unable to provide
Chapter 45Rosalie’s POV At this point, I was used to it. Daphne would forever be a pest.However, this might be a good thing. If she pretended to be the new Luna and did all the talking, I wouldn’t get a chance to embarrass myself.I quickly bowed down gracefully in reverence to her majesty. Even Daphne looked surprised at my gesture as if wondering if I had a hidden agenda.“Wow, even the maids get treated nicely,” one of the Lunas commended. I bowed my head, retreating a step back.Since my presence wasn't needed it was best I left.“Daphne, dear, you’re far too gracious to let your slave wear royal attire.” another added.“A generous Queen, I must say”They kept singing her praises.“No it’s nothing, slave Rosalie please serve the tea” Daphne instructed. I froze in my attempt to flee. Was this necessary?It was one thing to steal my spotlight- it was another to make me play the role of a maid.At that moment, I really wanted to embarrass her and claim I was the rightful candida
Chapter Rosalie’s POV “Oh, looks like I interrupted something.” I recognized her voice before I saw her.With a deep bow to hide my flushed face, I greeted, “Good day, Luna”“Rosalie just the person I was hoping to see, I would let you get back to your husband but you have some Luna duties to attend to”I straightened the warmth I felt earlier striking cold. “Duties?” I reiterated, checking for any signs she was joking.“Of course. Why are you so surprised? You're Nathan's wife and the future Luna. Don't think it's all glamorous, you have duties”I blinked, shell-shocked.I didn't expect things to escalate to this magnitude. I didn't have any interest in being Luna.I wasn't even considered a werewolf back home, how would I lead a pack?“Well you have to go, Luna Rosalie” Nathan said behind me, making my stomach tighten.I threw him a glare remembering his condition. If we stayed longer, the Luna would be suspicious of the wheelchair.Her eyes dropped to it. Her lips thinned in disg
Chapter Rosalie’s POV I had just started back toward the pack house when a voice stopped me cold.“I was right. You are a witch.” Daphne drawled from behind a tree, arms crossed, glaring daggers in my direction. I froze for a second, I didn't hear her come. It couldn't be a coincidence she was in this part of the forest the same time I was.She must have followed me here.“What are you talking about?” I asked, acting clueless.Daphne stepped out, heels sinking slightly into the soft dirt, and wrinkled her nose in disgust like the woods themselves offended her. “Don’t bother playing dumb. I heard it. That voice you were speaking to.”My stomach dropped.She heard it too?It hadn’t been my imagination. That laugh had been real. I didn’t know why, but something about the voice unsettled me deeply. It had been... familiar. It sounded like Elerein's lover.“I don’t care if you’re a witch,” Daphne said suddenly, breaking my train of thought. “Frankly, it makes sense..”“Glad to know,” I
Chapter 42Rosalie’s POV Strange… I almost missed her.I got used to her being around me, and didn't expect our time together would end so soon.Instinctively, my hand clutched the collar of my shirt, pressing it to my chest where it hurt the most.She had been overwhelming, frustrating, terrifying at times but never dull. She had an amazing sense of humor, and managed to remain positive even when her life had been cruel.I pressed the book to my chest for a moment, exhaling slowly.She didn't deserve to go through all that, no one did.“Thanks… for everything,” I whispered. I had to pay my respect, I thought, forcing myself to my feet.A subtle tingling spread through my body, as if it remembered what it felt like to be enthralled by Elerein.I made my way to the door and found Brad waiting, his eyes widened the second he saw me.“Roselie?” he asked cautiously.I nodded.He let out a breath, stepping forward. “It’s really you? Not—” he hesitated, “—her?”“Yeah. It’s me.” I muttered
Chapter 41Author’s POVNathan looked towards Brad who gave a nod of approval. They had done it… for now. It was enough to buy sometime and hopefully that would be enough.A figure walked through the hallway grabbing his attention, Elerein had returned and just in the nick of time.“It’s settled then” Nathan announced walking over to where Damien was boiling, he gave him a pat on the shoulders before sinking his nails in, deep enough to cause a tear. Damien winched but feigned a subtle reaction like it didn’t hurt as hell.“Don’t you ever forget this is my throne and you are just a substitute till I’m dead you won’t ever get to it” Nathan whispered dangerously before smiling at the rest of the people.“That’s all,” Nathan declared before sitting on his wheelchair.His father frowned. “Why are you sitting back down?”“I’m used to it,” Nathan said with a shrug. “Plus it adds to the drama, winning sympathy from the people don’t you think” he added, his father eyed him suspiciously but
Chapter 39Nathan's POV I felt like a man again. This feeling that my life had changed was overwhelming.It wasn't just choosing someone's life over my legs, this was my life line.On that wheelchair I was a silhouette of who I was. Or basically a dead man living.A helpless man who his family resented for being weak, now I was no longer that.Still, would I be able to carry the burden knowing each step I took was someone else's life.And not just anyone… Rosalie.I didn't realize how miserable my life was till she stepped in, she was the hope that kept me pushing regardless of being confined in that chair I wanted to do better… be better.I know the feeling wasn't anything special, she had that effect on Brad too she was a genuinely beautiful person inside and out.Weirdly, it took almost losing her to realize that.The phone rang on the dresser snapping me out of my daze. I ran a hand through my hair without checking the caller ID I picked it up. “Everything’s ready,” Brad said.I
Chapter 39Nathan's POV I was walking…A shaky laugh escaped me. I walked around the room still in disbelief.“I’m standing,” I whispered, more to myself than to anyone else. “I’m really standing.”After being confined to that wheelchair, I was finally free. I clasped a hand over my mouth, my heart pounding so hard like it would burst out of my chest.This was unbelievable… It was a miracle.I took another step, still in awe.I looked at Brad, who watched me with wide eyes, then he smiled. It was genuine but there was a shadow behind it. “I’m happy for you, man,” he said. “Really. But... Rosalie.”That name hit like a hammer.My smile faltered. “Right.” I turned to Elerein, who stood by the wall, her arms folded, her expression guarded.I owed this to Rosalie. She made a deal with the devil just so I could walk again.“Where is she?” I whispered. “What happened to Rosalie?”Brad stepped forward. “You said she’s gone. What do you mean by that?”He sounded more concerned than I was, w