ENGAGED JADEN’S POV I had a feeling of unease in the next days following my encounter with my father and Keira, but I could not place my hands on what it was that made me feel this way. I just knew that something was about to happen and whether for good or bad I was not sure. My wolf was equally silent as if we were doomed. As I walked through the mansion on my way out, I noticed that there was a lot of activity going on. Maids and pack members were bustling about, and I could hear the sounds of hammers and saws from the construction outside. I stopped one of the maids and asked her what was going on. "Oh, Jaden," she said, with a smile. "The Alpha ordered us to prepare for a wedding taking place in two days' time." I was taken aback. "Who is getting married?" "I don't know sir, we were just asked to prepare for a wedding" she replied, she sounded as if she had failed me by not having the information I needed. My heart sank. I had no doubt that my father had gone ahead and set t
STRANGE REQUESTNARRATOR’S POVKeira sat in front of Alpha Reign, feeling a bit uncomfortable. She had been called to his office for an urgent matter, and she knew it had to be important. Alpha Reign was a strict man, and he didn't waste time on trivial matters."Keira, I need your help with something," Alpha Reign said, looking at her with a serious expression."Of course, Alpha. Anything you need," Keira replied, trying to keep her tone neutral."I need you to talk to Jaden. I need you to convince him to go ahead with the wedding with Princess Sophie," Alpha Reign said, his tone firm.Keira's heart sank at the mention of Jaden's betrothed bride. She had always known that Jaden would have to mate to produce an heir, but she never thought it would be a bride chosen by his father."But, Alpha, Jaden...he never disobeys your order," Keira said hesitantly, trying to find the right words."I know, Keira. But he is not so forthcoming with the arrangement, other things have taken up his mi
FIRST KISSJADEN’S POVAs the preparations for the wedding continued, I couldn't help but feel suffocated by it all. Everywhere I turned, I saw the decorations, the flowers, and the guests arriving for the wedding. And worst of all, I saw Sophie.She was always around, trying to catch my attention with her words and her coy glances. But I couldn't bring myself to engage with her. Every time I saw her, all I could think of was Willow. The way she looked at me with those forest green eyes, the way her hair flowed in the wind, the way she smiled..."Jaden," Sophie's voice pulled me out of my reverie, and I turned to see her standing there, looking at me with a mix of annoyance and hurt. "Why are you avoiding me?""I'm not avoiding you," I lied, trying to keep my voice steady."Yes, you are," she said, her voice rising a little. "Every time I try to talk to you, you either ignore me or give me some half-hearted response. What's going on?"I knew I had to come up with something. I couldn't
A SCORNED BRIDE NARRATOR’S POV Sophie was fuming with anger as she made her way back to the mansion. She knew Jaden had been purposely avoiding and ignoring her even though he had denied it when she confronted him. She was ordering a servant to make some changes to a decoration she did not like when she saw Jaden walking into the forest, he had been so downcast he had not noticed her following him. When she saw him with Willow she had been so furious, especially the way he talked to her with ease then she watched as they kissed and she understood why he always looked sad. His heart was already captured. She could not believe that Jaden would do this to her, She was a princess, and she deserved respect. Sophie hated that she had done everything to make him notice her, yet he chose that girl over her. Her mind was filled with thoughts of revenge as she walked into her room, slamming the door shut. As she paced around the room, her mind conjured up plans to make them pay. She sneere
CONSPIRACY NARRATOR’S POV Sophie sat quietly on one of the gold couches in the living room, watching Jaden, his father, Kelvin, his uncle Elijah, and a few other pack members who the alpha introduced to her as his council members, they were all gathered for a private dinner in celebration of Jaden and willow. She was still angry that her plan to expose Willow had failed. After that night, Sophie noticed that Jaden had been trying to talk to her privately and she was not keen on it for fear that he wanted to break their engagement. She was desperate to come up with a plan to take her revenge or best blackmail Jaden and Willow. As she watched, she noticed how Keira watched Jaden with a mix of admiration and pain, and Sophie couldn't help but wonder why. Keira listened as people conversed around her. Her heart ached as she thought about Jaden and Willow. She had always known that the moon goddess chose mates for her children yet she had hoped and believed it would be her, they had ha
WEDDING SHOWDOWNNARRATOR’S POV Jaden stood in his room, staring at his reflection in the mirror. He was dressed in a black tuxedo, his hair neatly combed, and his shoes polished. It felt like he was wearing a costume, pretending to be happy on this day when his heart was breaking. He had tried to plead with his father to cancel the wedding in the early hour of the morning but his father vehemently refusedAs he made his way to the ceremony, he saw the pack members preparing for the wedding. The decorations were elaborate, the tables adorned with flowers and candles. He could see the vampires' mark on everything, but no one seemed to notice or care. His father, Alpha Reign, beamed with happiness. He had finally accomplished what he had been working towards for so long, an alliance with the vampires. The Vampire King stood by his side, looking on proudly. Jaden was furious, his freedom was being sacrificed on the altar of their egos.Kelvin walked with Jaden to the altar to wait for
RECKONINGNARRATOR’S POV Alpha Reign fumed in anger as he paced his study room. He was so furious that his guards stood extra feet away from him for fear of becoming victims to his rage. His younger brother, Beta Elijah, and his son Jake were with him. Moments later, King Nikolai and Sophie stormed into the room, both of them wearing a look that could kill"I cannot believe this," King Nikolai says through gritted teeth. "After everything I have done to make this alliance possible, your son dares to ruin it all by abandoning my daughter at the altar?"Alpha Reign looks at the Vampire King with a mixture of regret and sadness. "I am sorry for what has happened, but I promise you the wedding will still go on.King Nikolai scoffs and takes a seat beside his daughter. Alpha Reign's words had calmed him down a little.Alpha Reign called his guard to summon Jaden before him. At first, Jaden was reluctant, he was not ready to confront his father, but he later changed his mind when he was to
DEAL OR NO DEALNARRATOR’S POVAs soon as King Nikolai and Sophie left the Moonshadow pack, they went back to their clan to plan their plan of action. The members of the vampire clan were already aware of the humiliation their princess suffered as some of them witnessed it. They all wanted the same thing, REVENGE.King Nikolai, Sophie, and some council members of the vampire clan set out on a journey to visit Alpha Zain of the Prime Pack, they wasted no time. They travelled from the south to the north, through treacherous forests, and over rugged mountains.As they arrived at the Prime Pack's territory, they were met with hostility from the guards at the entrance. The guards growled and bared their teeth, warning the vampires to turn back. But King Nikolai and Sophie stood their ground, refusing to be intimidated."We come in peace," King Nikolai said firmly. "We seek an audience with Alpha Zain."The guards exchanged a quick glance before one of them turned and ran into the forest. M