ANMELDENMother Luna’s POVI stood by the window, fingers balled into a fist. Just then, the door pushed open and I knew it was Rose coming in. I whipped my head back as quickly as I could, questioning her.“Have you done it?”“Yes, your Grace. We dumped her on the pavement.”“And did anyone see you?”She shook her head. “No, no one that should worry us.”I let out a deep breath, finally managing to sit.“Your Grace, I know it is none of my business and I do not mean to offend you—.”“They do not ask.”She swallowed. “Your Grace, I think this is important.”I sighed. “Fine. What do you have to say?”“Your Grace, did something happen there?”I turned to her, eyeing her slowly. “And what is that supposed to mean? Didn’t I already tell you what happened?”“Of course, of course. I just thought—.”“What? That I was lying?”She shook her head, dropping to her knees immediately. “Not at all, your grace. Forgive me.”I hissed, looking away. “I just wanted to know if there is anything we should pre
king Kerman’s POV“Your majesty, please get up.”The familiar voice sounded into my ear and slowly, I opened my eyes, trying to get used to the light.Caius was right in front of me, eyes unusually gloomy.As I began to pull my unusually tired body off the bed, he stretched to help me. But something stopped me.A hand. I paused instantly, realizing there was someone else beside me.Thalia. She looked…naked.I froze for a moment, staring between her Caius.“What— what is going on here? How did she get here?”Silence.She stirred, trying to put her hand over my body.I pushed it away and turned back to him.“Caius, what the hell is going on here? How did Thalia end up on my bed? Naked. And where is Elle?”He swallowed but said nothing.I jumped off the bed, smacking my hand hard on the table.“Answer me, Caius. What the hell is going on here?”He dropped to his knees, pleading,. “Forgive me, your majesty. I have committed a great sin unto you.”“What?”He didn’t look at my face, he ju
Elle’s POVTo say I regretted living, his chambers was an understatement. His instruction was simple.I had to wait there for him till he got back and I was waiting until I got Bianca’s message. She wanted me to meet her in the garden for something important. It had to do with the series of side talks going on about me in the palace. I knew she was as stressed about it as I was and had been looking for ways to put an end to it so as much as I just wanted to let it go, I didn’t want it to seem like she was wasting her efforts. I left the room, certain that I would be back before his meeting ended. However, where I found myself was the last place I expected to be.I was on the ground, my hands bound behind me. The witchy mother Luna was seated in front of me, smiling like she had hit the jackpot.“Your Grace, the king is not going to be happy with this.”She smirked like she had nothing to be worried about.For a second, my heart skipped because I actually believed her thoughts were t
king Kerman’s POVI walked into my chambers, fuming. I had just finished a meeting session with the elders and all they could talk about was me sending her away. As if that wasn’t bad enough, petitions from the smaller packs had begun to roll in. Although they were careful with the words and presented it like they just wanted a queen for the kingdom, the message was still clear.My mother was walking behind the scene to get her out of the picture and forced me to marry Thalia. Things were still early with Elle but if they continued to push me, I would have to come to a quick decision about her and it did not involve her being far away from me.By the time I got in, I was surprised to see she wasn’t there. I expected her to be there. I specifically told her to wait for me so where has she gone.“Caius?” I called out but a guard ran into the room.“I didn’t ask for you, where is Caius?”“Your Majesty, he gave us a message to pass along to you. He said he would be absent for a few hours
Mother Luna’s POV“How is it going?”“Your grace, don’t worry, everything is under control. The gossip is moving faster than we even anticipated and we’ve also sent words to the smaller alphas. So they will start making their moves,” beta Theron replied.“Very good. We need to make sure he gets married with Thalia as soon as possible.”“Of course.”I turned to the chief Elder. “And the other elders, how are you handling them?”“As usual, they are at the tip of my fingers so you have nothing to worry about. They are only waiting for the go ahead and once you give it to them, they will start the protest. We cannot keep such a girl amongst us and most of all, we cannot risk her becoming our Queen.”I tightened my jaw, looking into the empty space. At least something was working out and that was more than enough… for now.But I had another idea.“I just thought of something else.”“”What is it?”I turned to Thalia who was also in the room.“This is something for you to do.”“Anything, yo
Elle’s POVThe journey back to his chambers was awfully quiet but I could see that he was fuming and only trying to control himself in public.But as soon as we got in, all hell broke loose.“If she ever calls you again, don’t go. You hear me?”“But how is that possible? you know her position and I can’t outrightly disrespect her.”“It’s not disrespect if you reject her in my name and she knows this. So if she ever calls you again, just tell her you’re forbidden to do it.”“Are you sure?”He paused, running his eyes over me like I just said the stupidest thing.Okay, maybe I did.He of all people knew rules. Of course he was sure about whatever he was saying.I swallowed, avoiding his eyes. “Fine, I’ve heard you. It won’t happen again.”“Good.” He looked for me.To an extent, I understood why they were having issues.They seemed to share a sensitive history because of his mistake with the former mediators. However, I couldn’t help but feel like there was more to the story. He always s
Elle’s POVI ran out of the room crying, part furious at him and part confused. I was wondering if I had the right to cry because again that was me in the video.I rushed back to the edge of the cliff I was just in, pacing back-and-forth and confusion as the hot tears streamed down my cheeks. I alr
Elle’s POV I was fuming as we made our way inside but after watching the video before me, my body cooled down like a lamb about to be sacrificed. “What? Are you still going to deny it to my face? Do you think I’m stupid or what?” I swallowed, turning to him. “I swear, I swear I know nothing ab
King Kerman’s POVI couldn’t be with my eyes as I watched the CCTV footage from the secret house.“Caius, are you sure this is real? Are you sure that is really Elle?”He avoided my eyes as he nodded. “Unfortunately, it is real, your majesty. “That is really your personal attendant, carrying the st
Elle’s POVThe drive to the new location was as quiet as a graveyard. It was just the two of us in the car, and I didn’t even know how to react, my mind was still filled with images of what just happened.But I was grateful that I still had my life.And although I knew he had a bit of trust issues,







