Lilith's POVThe assassin's cold blade pressed hard against my skin right above my collarbone and I could feel my muscles clenched in anticipation with the adrenaline coursing through my veins. “Put the sword down now!” The Assassin commanded Dale. “Do it now, or I'll wet the ground with her blood!” Dale hesitated; I could see she was wrestling with the urge to draw her weapon and attack the stranger behind me. Her hand twitched as she took hold of the hilt of her sword. Then she looked straight at me and we locked eyes.“It's okay, do as he says,” I said softly, hoping against hope that she understood me. Dale reluctantly threw the sword on the floor and took three steps away from it as an assurance to the assassin that she had surrendered.“Now… you and I are going for a short walk.” The stranger hissed and began to pull me backward in the direction of the door. “And you….” He pointed the blade towards the direction of Dale. “…don't think of raising an alarm unless that's the las
Adams' POVI firmly held onto the reins of my horse, feeling the powerful pounding of the hooves hitting the ground below me.The wind raced through my hair and although it was cold and biting, I couldn't let it take my mind off what I was thinking about.On my left side, Ronan was skillfully guiding his horse right next to the white mare that was carrying the little girl we had rescued from Crescent Grove.The girl’s eyes shone with gratefulness and her tiny hands held the saddle tightly, showing just how thankful she felt for being saved.For some minutes, we moved together without saying a word to each other. There was a strong sense of urgency about needing to return, and it felt very heavy and serious all around us.The world around us seemed to be much quieter now compared to the noise and chaos we had just experienced in the village.I couldn't shake off the memory of the flames and blood. It was still very clear and vivid in my mind, haunting me as we rode along.Out of nowher
Adams' P.O.V“What is going on here?” I asked with my voice quiet and full of confusion.Lilith frowned as she looked at the scene, shifting her gaze between the two women standing in front of us. “What’s happening Adams?” she asked with worry clear on her face. “Cara? Is that really you?”“I—I’m the real Cara!” the hurt girl yelled while moving closer with worry clear on her face. “They hurt me! They—”“She is not telling the truth!” the other Cara interrupted with her voice full of anger. “I’m Cara. You have to trust me, Your Highness!”I quickly looked at Lilith, hoping she would help me in this crazy time. “What should we do?” She asked.“Arrest them,” I said while feeling a shiver run down my back. The truth was hard to find, and the air felt heavy with doubt. “Take them both in for questioning.”My men rushed forward, grabbing each woman’s wrists. The noise of rope tying filled the air as they were separated with both yelling that they were not guilty.“I am the real Cara! Your
Lilith's P.O.VThe cool stone in the room felt oddly nice against my feet as I finally pulled away from the busy day. My hand naturally went to my arm where I felt a slight sting from where Adams’ claws had stabbed me in his rush.It was a careless mistake caused by worry and too much anger. But the wound was already fading. My skin, which was blessed with the strength of the moon goddess, was smooth and unmarked.I stood in front of the mirror while seeing my surprised face in the smooth glass. It was a known feeling, the fast healing and the odd link to the moon that lit up the night. I reached out with my fingers gliding over the cool glass with a quiet wish in my heart.“Mother Moon,” I whispered softly, “please guide me. Show me the way ahead.”But the mirror stayed quiet just showing my worried face. The goddess who had given me so much, stayed hidden in her silence. A spark of doubt and a feeling of unease moved through me. Was this a sign? A warning?A loud knock on the door s
Author's P.O.VRaider sat back in the soft chair feeling the burden of his role. As the Alpha of the Green Forest Pack, he was meant to show strength, but inside he felt lost and troubled. He looked straight ahead where the golden light from the torches flickered on the stone walls, making shadows that seemed to tease him. The seat was warm under him, but he felt colder than the stone beneath him while reflecting the chill deep in his heart.“I can't believe you're still thinking about that,” Cassandra said sharply, breaking the quiet. She walked into the dim light with her outline visible in the doorway. Her gentle face no longer showed the kindness he used to look for.Raider turned a bit while forcing a smile that didn’t reach his eyes. “I’m okay,” he said with his voice dull. “Honestly. There’s no need to worry.”Cassandra walked over while tilting her head like she was trying to understand a puzzle. “You’ve been gazing off for most of the afternoon. Is this about getting ready fo
Author's POVRaider opened his eyes, feeling the cold and damp air against his skin. Fear flooded through him as he pulled unsuccessfully at the chains binding his wrists to the wall. The truth hit him hard. He was in the dungeons and his past choices raced back into his mind like a ghost. Every painful memory came rushing in—Cassandra's laughter, her deceitful looks and how she had tricked him into believing they could rule together.“Damn it!” he whispered angrily to himself with fury rising inside him. How could he have been so naive and so stupid? The pain of betrayal felt like a heavy stone in his gut. Cassandra, his wife, the woman he had believed in, had made a fool of him.She was really Rax Moore’s true mate, and they had planned it all— their marriage and his success were all a clever trap. His hands turned into fists with resentment flooding through him. He had given everything for his dreams, and now he was a trapped prisoner.The sound of chains clinking interrupted his t
Lilith's P.O.VWhat was supposed to be a nice dinner for us to enjoy together was now ruined by a single and messy letter. Adams, my Alpha King and my love looked like a brewing storm with his usually kind eyes now cold and angry. My heart tightened with the warm feelings from our meal were replaced by worry.“Adams?” I asked softly with my voice almost a whisper in the heavy silence “Is everything okay?”His jaw was set tight with the muscles hard under his skin. “It's nothing, Lilith,” he said with his words short and lacking his usual kindness.He pushed his chair away with the sound scraping loudly on the smooth stone floor and stood up quickly with his movements sharp and almost rough.A knot of worry formed in my stomach. It wasn't like him to ignore me so quickly. Adams always talked to me about his worries, his joys, and everything else on his mind. This sudden rejection hurt like a quiet plea for help that I couldn't understand.“Adams,” I urged with my voice full of worry. “
Lilith's P.O.VAs I got closer to my door I felt my heart race when I saw Bartholomew and Raoul hanging out just outside. Worries filled my head and for a moment I stopped while feeling the heavy tension around me.Just seeing them made me uneasy and moving forward felt like walking through mud. I leaned against the wall while trying to find my courage. What do they want this time?I had noticed their tricks before—these brothers were well-known for their deceit and I had been fooled by them too often. I could almost feel the thoughts swirling in my head. Are they planning something against me? Or maybe they are after Adams? Just thinking about it sent a wave of apprehension washing over me.Bartholomew's voice broke the quiet. “Lilith! We were just on our way to see you,” he said with his smile looking as fake as I felt.“Yeah, just a casual visit,” Raoul said with his face showing nothing. “We thought you were in.”I turned my body, totally prepared for whatever they might do. “What