DANE'S POV I wasn't sure I heard Sofia right. I sat upright, anxious.She repeated herself, her eyes burning with questions. I Swallowed hard, anger building quickly in me. This wasn't towards her though.Whoever it was that had brought it to her hearing surely would hear from me.“Who told you this?” The words slipped through my lips, my gaze locked on her.“Is that really necessary?” In her eyes, I could see fear deeply etched in. Was my countenance frightening?I exhaled, quickly gaining a hold of myself.“No, it's not. I'm only curious to know how you found out.” “Well, since you already know, I won't hesitate to tell you. Actually, I was going to tell you tonight anyway.”Her gaze remained on me, withdrawing not even for a second.“It's true that I've been married five times, and the reason I had to reject each of them was disloyalty.”I paused, taking in every feel of her. “Disloyal?”“That's right. They were either trying to steal from me, or even spies for my enemies.“Wow!
SOFIA'S POV The wedding plans were in full gear. Me and Selene had that to worry about.The council members had remained quiet since Dane had one of them locked up already. I was sure there wasn't going to be any protest from any of them anymore.The weight of the planning was heavy and soon began to take a toil on me. Dane was a Lycan king, and this means that we had to plan for a lot of people.Accommodations for other Alphas', and those who would be accompanying them. Then even his business partners. Oh my — I wasn't sure it was ever going to end.I was exhausted already and couldn't wait for the day to come by. A long sigh escaped from my lips as I sank heavily into the chair behind me.“You must be pretty exhausted,” Selene chipped in, grabbing a chair for herself. I nodded my head in response, too weak to speak.“By the way, The designer should be here with the dress any minute from now.”I nodded, a bit excited. “I only hope he has done a good job with the dress. There isn't
SOFIA'S POV Dane kept mute for a few seconds. I did same as well. His countenance did the talking. Definitely, something was wrong.“It's nothin,” he said abruptly, patting me on my shoulders. He also wore a smile.I wasn't convinced though. What is it that had started? I pushed the thought to the back of my mind, making a mental note to ask about it later.“You should go to bed now. The night is Old and you've been busy the entire day.” The energy in his voice — gone, without a trace.I nodded, walking towards the bed. “You should get some rest too.”He nodded. “I will.”I was worried. His shoulders were steeped lower, and his face was no different from a man who had lost his joy.Oh, he seemed to have.With my back against the soft bed, the thought continued to ring in my head. I tossed around until I eventually fell asleep.All was dark… It was frightening too. My eyes had suddenly flung open, only to be greeted by such thick darkness.My entire life, I had never seen such. I gul
DANE'S POVI sat on my chair in the study, my gaze fixed on the book before me. I was to be married the next day.I wasn't excited about it though. When you've been married five times already, then there's nothing that would excite you about a sixth marriage.All I had was hope. Hope that Sofia would be better than the others, and I wouldn't have to have a seventh marriage.The lords of the council would never agree to this. I exhaled, exhausted.My hands tapped softly against the table as my thoughts slowly drifted. “Hello sir!!” Someone charged in abruptly. It was sudden, taking me off guard.“What is it? How dare you barge into my study?” I snapped, my eyes almost popping from their sockets.He recoiled, his hands by his side. “I'm sorry, your Grace.” Then he paused. His countenance was soft. Spoke words his mouth didn't.“What is It? Speak!!”“She has begun.”I jumped to my feet, mad. “How did she manage to leave her room?” I was completely infuriated. My hands tightened into fis
SOFIA'S POV The time was here already. I was fully dressed — Ready to become Dane's wife, and the Luna of the Blood creek pack. Not just that, I would also be the Lycan queen.Oh, how this appealed to me.In all, I got the most worthy man. My hand maid stood by my side and together, we looked out through the window.“Everything's set, right?”She nodded. “Yes ma'am. The wedding should commence an hour from now.”I nodded, pleased. From where I stood, I could see the entire space gradually being filled up. There wouldn't be any less than five hundred dignitaries and all in attendance.“My lady,” Someone called from behind me. So close, yet so distant. I turned my head, the need to see who it was, heavy in me.A soldier advanced, halting only when he was inches away. I stared at him. “My lady. I have a message from the king.”I frowned. Why would Dane send me a message when all that separated us was the stairs. “I'm all ears,” I responded, anxious. He reached for a paper, handing it o
SOFIA'S POV I charged out of the study, panting. My boobs jumped around as I raced off. It didn't make much difference that it was being held in my gown.That voice from the storage. No doubt, it was Dane. I turned the doorknob, and there he stood, nursing his foot. He had crashed against a barrel in there.“Are you alright?” I asked, worried. He glared at me, pissed. “Do I look over to you?” He clutched his legs as he sat still. I helped him at once, gently massaging the leg.Minutes ago, he was strong enough to stand on his own feet. I still helped him, gently placing his weight on my shoulders.The image that I had seen in his office, I just couldn't keep quiet about it. I swallowed hard, my eyes flickering incessantly.“Dane!” My voice was barely above a whisper as I called. He stared at me, a grunt for a response.“I went into your office just now, and I noticed an image of myself. Surprisingly, it wasn't a picture taken today. It was quite Old, and the man in it wasn't you.”H
DANE'S POV I was lucky this time. I wasn't sure I would have the same luck next time.How could I have placed it within her reach. Well, it wasn't expected that she would go into my study when she did.I couldn't remember owning such image. Could it be?? No!! I shook my head to get rid of the thought.I exhaled, my gaze fixed on the white washed ceiling. Somehow, sleep had eluded me and all I could do was stare.It made no sense that after the stress of the entire day, I still couldn't fall asleep. Now, I needed a drink.My hands groped around for the jar usually on my bed side table. I shook it — empty.Damn it!! Does one need to remind these maids of what to do at all times? I shut my eyes tight for a few seconds, jumping out of bed right after. I could have rung the bell which would immediately alert the maids quarter, but that might wake Sofia, and that, I didn't want.One step after the other— I walked until I was out of the room. I sighed, frustrated. My hands remained claspe
SOFIA'S POV I didn't like the fact that it was morning already. The night appeared quite shorter than it should.It made no sense though that the day would be unnecessarily long, then the night would fade off like fart.My body still ached, and a few more hours of sleep was what I needed, but what would the people say if they find out their Luna is nothing but a sleeping beauty.No, I didn't want that. I jumped to my feet, dragging along the tiled floor. I was still too exhausted to walk as I should.I was hungry too. My bellt wouldn't cease rumbling. I rang the bell, my lips curtly pressed against each other. My handmaid raced in, bowing before me.Such well mannered girl. She was sleek too and quite dedicated. I did like her. “Good morning, your grace. What would you have me do?” She asked, her head raised to me.I smiled, gently patting her on the back. I didn't like that she was kneeling before me. “I feel a bit hungry. Do you think it's because I didn't eat anything before go
SOFIA'S POV What in the world was happening to Dane. Why was he acting this way? Fear gripped me, twisting me in its clutches so hard that I began to shiver.Mike took him off, insisting that I remain where I was. Why though? Shouldn't I be beside my husband when he needs me the most?“Don't worry, he'll be fine, soon.” Selene patted my shoulders as tears trickled down my face. She pulled me into her like a sister would.I sobbed, allowing the tears roll freely down my face. The appetite in me for food had suddenly vanished and all I wanted was to be alone.“Where are you going?” Selene asked, worried. I had pulled away from her and gradually walking away from the dining room. Mike arrived right then. “Let's eat, My Queen. Dane would be fine in a few minutes. He's just having a little difficulty controlling himself.”“Controlling himself?” I frowned. What did Mike mean by that? Why would Dane have any struggles controlling himself, and from what?“He's the only person who can explai
DANE'S POV It was becoming quite difficult. Damn it!! I had thought controlling the mate bond was possible, but I was wrong. What was that behavior I displayed before Sofia earlier?As I sat in my study, the feeling of guilt welled within me. It grew stronger with every passing minute until I could bear it no longer.I grunted, quickly wiping the tears that had gathered in my eyes. My feet tapped gently against the floor as I tilted my head backwards.Next, I was asleep, unconscious to whatever was happening around me. It was the most beautiful moment to me and I cherished it.Boom!! The door dashed open. I was enraged. Who could that be? And to defile my order to be left alone.As I raised my head, my gaze rested on Sofia. She stood, hands akimbo. I ogled back at her, lips glued together.“What are you doing here? I did ask to be left alone.” She scoffed, moving closer. “Why aren't you at the dining table yet?”Her tone. That was the first time she would use it, and I didn't like
SOFIA'S POV I jerked awake, panting.My life flashed before my very eyes and I surely would have died if I didn't wake up when I did.I fastened my hand around my neck and I could feel the grip on it. Whoever it was had nothing but the intention to snuff life out of me.I turned, grabbing the glass of water on the bedside table, emptying it in one gulp. It took a few minutes before I finally became myself.“Sofia,” the voice was soft, still. It could only be Dane. He stared at me, a bit worried. “Are you alright? I heard your scream from outside.”“I'm okay. Thank you.” I paused as it snapped within me. I didn't remember screaming, so how did he hear me scream?I thought for a few seconds then pushed it to the back of my mind. “It's alright. I'm here now” He wrapped his arm around me, gently making my head rest on his shoulder.My heart pounded hard. I couldn't keep calm. I wasn't sure how long it would take before my confidence in Dane is restored, but until then.“I'm still in awe
SOFIA'S POV I was having so much fun, right until Dane stepped in. The colors in my face drained within seconds.I couldn't help it. I had no control over it. The doctor's words had stuck within me, and there was no getting rid of it.If it was true that the white wolfsbane was found in the system of all Dane’s previous women, then there was no doubt he had a hand in their death.Thinking of it alone sent chills down my spine. I swallowed hard, faking a smile. I didn't want him suspecting anything, at least not yet.Tomorrow, I will be free to return home. I would start my investigation then. I wasn't sure how I was going to go about it though.“Have you had lunch yet?” Dane stared at me, with concern in his eyes. A soft grunt. “Not yet. Selene was about to order some, when you came in.”He mumbled. I didn't exactly get the word but I was certain he doubted Selene was truly going to order the food. I wasn't sure I could ever understand those two.It was beauty.. funny too.“And have
DANE'S POV I stood, a sinister grin on my face. The doctor — that good for nothing bastard. What was he saying to Sofie when he got in?Goodness knows whatever it is. Thank goodness he was dead now. I always knew I couldn't trust him entirely.As I watched Sofia eating, a feeling of excitement washed through me. It was sudden, exciting too. There was no explanation though.I was still surprised how she managed to survived the white wolfsbane that was found in her system. Such rare poison, and she still survived.For someone who didn't have a wolf. It was the most shocking thing I had ever seen in my lifetime, but it was beautiful too.Perhaps, the gods loved me enough and decided to keep my wife with me. She raised her head suddenly, our eyes meeting.I winked. And she blushed, carefully leading the food into her mouth, spoon after spoon..We were silence, but both understood each other's thought. It was soothing, pleasing. Only for a short while though.Selene walked in. Crude and u
SOFIA'S POV I stood, dumbstruck. My eyes flickered non-stop. Nothing made sense — most especially the sight before me.“Nooooo!!” My voice pierced through the sky, loud enough to awake the dead. My heartbeat tripled. I could feel it thumping against my chest.“Someone, please help..” I screeched. I was terrified. No, that was an understatement. The way I felt right then, I had never felt such way my entire life.The door flung open right then. Dane. He stood, his eyes resting on the corpse, then on me. “What happened?” He sounded cold, fierce too.My lips parted, slowly. I tried to speak but couldn't get the words out. My hands shook. My whole body too.“He.. he's dead.”Dane dropped the food he had dropped with him onto the table. “What happened? Please don't tell me..”He stared at me in a way that made my skin tingle. His hand wrapped around my shoulder as he stood next to me. “He.. he killed himself. I don't know why, and neither do I understand his reason for it, but he did it
SOFIA'S POV I sat still, my eyes darting around. Nothing made sense to me, definitely not the room I was in.My eyes darted around. They bore the confusion in my heart as I remained still. The door flung open abruptly. A nurse strolled in. She was fully covered. Strange. My brows creased as I glared at her for answers.“Finally! You're awake.” She smiled. It was quite contagious, but not to me though. “What's going on? Why am I here?” My displeasure was obvious, not in any way hidden.“You shouldn't be sitting here,” she muttered as I tried sitting upright. A sharp pain hit me hard in the back. I groaned, laying backwards at once.I was puzzled, and this nurse wasn't making things easier. Why wouldn't she answer me? My patience was starting to wane. “Why am I here?” Again, I asked. I snapped. “The doctor will be here soon,” she responded, and that was all. Her lips remained grimly pressed against each other as she did some things in there. I didn't pay attention to it, so there w
SELENE'S POV This is the first time you'd be hearing directly from me. I'm the only one in the right state of mind to do so though.Sofia was unconscious, fighting for her life. Dane was a shadow of him, broken by the causality that had befallen his wife.I sat in a corner, my hands fiddling against each other. The tears grew in my eyes. For the last hour, they had flown freely down my face…No attempt did I make at stopping them. An hour, and Sofia was still in the theatre.“We would have to operate on her,” the doctor had said to Dane and I after Sofia's examination. “She's been poisoned.” His voice had been cold. “A rare kind of Wolfsbane. We would have to operate on the queen.”Dane’s face had grown cold. He was terrified. Who could have done that to his wife? “Please do everything you can to save her.”It felt like an entire day had gone by since then. I was impatient. Seeing Sofia alive and well was all I wanted.“She'll be fine.” My arm wrapped around him. He snorted, his hea
DANE'S POV The name seemed to ring a bell, or maybe I thought it did.“No, I don't.” I smiled as Sofia flung the question in my face. We remained in each other's arms and the long for her intensified. My cock had grown hard, pressing hard through the trousers I wore. No doubt, Sofia could feel it against her thigh.Right then, my belly made a loud rumble. Sofia raised her head to me, laughing. “That was loud, wasn't it?”“You should ignore it.” “You sure? Have you had anything to eat today?” She asked, a worried grimace on her.I shook my head. “I can eat after I have eaten.” I leaned closer, my lips sucking hard at her neck. She giggled, a soft moan trailing from her lips. She pushed forward, her boobs pressing hard against my chest. Her nipples stood taut, pleading to be caressed.I latched at them, fondling with reckless abandon. She giggled, wincing. “Do you know what I'm going to do now?” I whispered gently at her, nibbling at her ears.“Oh I do.” Her eyes rolled. Just the wa