LOGINNora's POVThe carriage moved, its wheels grinded softly against the uneven earth.At first, the rhythm was almost soothing, and I leaned back slightly. But I was leaving behind uncertainty to face another uncertainty. I swallowed hard and sat upright. My hands folded tightly in my lap, my senses stretched far beyond the confines of the carriage. Every sound, every shift, every breath outside pressed against my awareness.Through the small opening of the carriage curtain, I caught glimpses of the procession.Rows of armed soldiers, mounted guards riding in formation, and ahead… more scouts clearing the path.This wasn’t just protection. This was anticipation, and if I was right, Alpha Fauz was as suspicious as I was and after throwing me out he is trying to keep me safe. Despite the procession, I could tell that he was also on his way down here.I shifted slightly, my hand brushing unconsciously against my stomach again. The thought returned. If he knows… Would Fauz truly go this far
Nora's POVI still couldn't wrap my head around the news of my pregnancy. I was a ball of emotions, joy, doubt, fear, uncertainty, and an unexplainable love. I thought I would hate anything that comes from my intimacy with Fauz, but the reverse was the case. An unconditional love sprouted from within me, and all I could think of was how to protect myself and the fetus growing inside of me.I could neither stand nor sit, I was restless. with countless thoughts roaring in my head.It's been about thirty minutes since the healer left but I was still pacing the room with my arms clutching my belly softly.Then my ears caught quiet tremors. They were coming beneath the ground. It sounded like the noise of hooves coming towards the cold palace.“Rya. Can you hear that?” I asked Rya.“What?” She asked, but before I responded the sound drew closer. She blinked hard and her brows knitted as she stared at me.“Remain inside… guards are everywhere to protect you. I will take a look,” Rya said an
FAUZ’S POVWhy did she fall sick? Was it because of the cold palace? The isolation? Or…My wolf stirred. “Go to her.”“I will,” I muttered under my breath, but I didn’t move. Instead, I straightened slowly, forcing Finn back in.Bitterness spread all over me as I waited. I could neither sit nor stand. I paced the office restlessly, my eyes never leaving the clock. The royal healer left just a few minutes ago, but it felt like he was taking eternity to return. When I couldn't take it anymore, I swirled around and scampered to the door. My fingers dashed forward and tightened around the lock, but I stopped. I had to appear composed and in control in front of my subordinates.I steadied myself and took deep breaths. At the last breath, my hand lowered the lock, the door flicked open and at that moment an announcement came.“The royal healer seeks an audience, your Highness!”Relief coursed through me. “Let him in,” I responded, sounding in control just as I wanted. Quickly, I scuttled b
Nora’s POVBy the time the healer arrived, the fever had slightly reduced, leaving behind a strange weakness.I sat upright on the bed, my fingers clasped together in my lap, forcing my body into stillness as the doors opened.Rya entered, and behind her was the healer. He was older than I expected. His gaze was bright and sure despite the years lining his face. He was the royal healer, I realized immediately.My lips twitched nonchalantly as I stared at him. Fauz summoned the royal healer for my check up! That should have moved me, but I didn't feel a tiny bit of emotion.The healer bowed the moment he stepped into the room, “My Luna.”There was no softness in his eyes, only protocol. So be it… protocol all the way. “You may proceed.” I said, inclining my head.He approached slowly, setting down the leather satchel he carried. The faint scent of herbs filled the room as he opened it, revealing carefully arranged instruments and small vials.“Rya informed me of your symptoms.“Fever,
Fauz’s POVThe parchment before me remained unsigned. I had read the same line three times, and yet, none of it settled. My hand hovered over the document, but my thoughts were elsewhere.It's been two weeks since Nora was banished to the cold palace. Fourteen days, thirteen visits. My jaw tightened slightly.I leaned back in my chair, exhaling slowly as I let the quill rest against the desk. I let my mind drift to Nora. Since the banishment, there was no day I hadn't seen her… of course not in daylight. But every night, I went to her silently and unseen. I didn't plan it the first night. I told myself I was inspecting security. But it was a lie, I knew exactly where my steps were taking me.I remembered standing outside her chamber door that first night. My hand hovered over the wood, and my wolf was restless beneath my skin.Then her scent reached me. Rose. My chest tightened, something inside me settled and unravelled all at once. I twitched the door open and entered without think
Nora's POVIt's been two weeks since I was banished and Alpha Fauz hadn't come to see me, not once. Not a message, not a summon. Not even a passing presence.The first few days, I had found myself glancing at the doors at the slightest sound, listening for footsteps that never came, convincing myself that he would appear, if not to apologize, then at least to explain. But time had a way of stripping away false hope.By the end of the first week, I stopped waiting.By the second, I stopped expecting, and now, I simply existed.The routines of the Cold Palace had settled around me like a second skin. I woke, I ate, I read the few books available, I walked the confined courtyard under watchful eyes, and I returned to my chambers before dusk.Lila had withdrawn as well. She was still there, still present within me, but quieter than before, watching, waiting, and conserving her strength as though she sensed something I could not yet name.I had just finished my breakfast. I could hardly ea
Nora’s POVThe final pin slid into my hair. “There,” one of the maids said softly.I stared at my reflection in the polished bronze mirror before me. For a moment, I barely recognized the woman staring back.My dark hair had been woven into an intricate crown of braids, threaded with tiny silver wo
Nora’s POV“My Lady.”Rya’s voice pulled me gently from sleep.My eyes opened slowly. I stretched beneath the covers and glanced toward the window. The sky was still dark, dawn had not yet claimed the horizon.Another knock followed.“My Lady,” she called again, urgency obvious in her tone.I rose
Fauz’s POVThe sacred rites of the Moonlight Festival had ended and the courtyard was alive with feasting. Elders shared Pack’s stories. Visiting dignitaries exchanged greetings while they wine and dine. Alpha Mark was also around, we finalised our alliance over glasses of wine.The moment the fin
Nora's POVThe knock came again, and I pushed myself upright slowly.“Enter.”Rya stepped in first, bowing, and behind her stood one of the Grand Luna’s personal maids holding a folded parchment sealed with the royal crest.My pulse quickened.“A response from Her Highness,” the maid announced with







