Veronica’s POVI have never been happier—we have never been happier than this day.Without restrictions and inhibitions, we got to enjoy ourselves away from everyone but us.Along the way, Sebastian tackled me to the ground and we rolled over, messing around the snow. We crossed to the uncharted and unclaimed lands of the North. Nothing really is around except forests. It took a while until I reached the place I was trying to show him. It was already sunset when we arrived.My wolf slowed down and stopped before the clearing. Sebastian followed and halted beside me, gawking at the view in front of us.We shifted back to our human forms as the sun slowly descended, casting an orange hue to the sky.The snow stops around here. The forest is lush although this is the last stretch of the continent before opening to the large body of water.“I found this by accident during our hunting competition,” I said looking at the view. “We can’t really go far and take a break yet but this could be
Veronica’s POVAfter telling him my plan, I parted ways with Keldor once we reached the center of the forests.Sensing my environment, I focused to locate where Sebastian is through our bond. The moment I opened my eyes, I started dashing through the trees and reached where he was in the woods. When I started to make out his figure using my heightened sight, I slowed down to cloak my presence. I wanted to ambush him.Sebastian was just finishing up, removing a sharpened stick from a deer while I hid behind a trunk of the nearby tree. I smiled to myself as he looked clueless. Then, I prepared to attack him. However, when I looked in his direction again, he was nowhere to be found.“What the…” I stepped out slowly and sensed my environment, scanning my surroundings.He’s still near, I could feel it through our connection yet I can’t find a trace of him anywhere. As I turned around to the direction of the tree where I hid, he suddenly appeared in front of me.“I see I found a sneaky
Veronica’s POV Freedom is such a beautiful thing. Lately, I am learning more about myself; truly getting to know and deciding who I am without the shackles of my past holding me back anymore. “I think the palace could make do with less meat and broth, there’s a lot to spare. We can cut back so we could double the rations for the people. Hunting is difficult currently, there’s not a lot of catch and there is another upcoming wave of harsher winter storm soon. We must be prepared,” I told Isolde and gave her back the ledger I just checked. “Check within the palace storage and then give me the proposed numbers before we proceed with the transfer of provisions,” I added. Isolde gave me a smile and nodded. “Will do, Luna. I will get back to you within the day.” “Thank you,” I smiled back at her as she left the chambers. I learned that aside from hunting, I love to lead. For a while, I have had a complicated relationship with the crown. My first time being a queen, it was only becau
Sebastian’s POVLarge feasts are a traditional celebration for wolf packs.The giant bonfire illuminated the forests under the dark of the night. The full moon cast upon the evening sky as the Helios kingdom burst into boisterous clamor. Some were playing percussion to loud joyous beats accompanied by a chorus of chanting lycans.I watched from afar, holding a glass of wine as my pack members started holding hands, forming a circle and danced around the fire. Laughter filled the air.Veronica was sitting among the women of the pack. The young girls were braiding her long wavy hair and adorning it with flowers. She was conversing with Isolde and Analynn from where they were huddled.
Veronica’s POVThe funny thing about fate is that you don’t know what it has in store for you.When life feels like a trap, there is no other way but to gamble your way out of it. For me, after losing all I had, the only choice left was to flip the coin and hope it lands in my favor.“With the recent confirmed death of Alpha Colton and Lady Jadeline of Eviera, the trials are now concluded. The Five Elders would abdicate from their positions and as a punishment, the territory of the former Eviera pack will fall under temporary governance by the Holy Parliament until further verdict.”It did land in my favor.
Note: The following chapter contains explicit adult content.* * * * *Veronica's POVMates are two souls becoming one.I never truly understood what it meant until Sebastian marked me.Our lips met with a muffled hum. It started slow like usual until our hunger started taking over. He moved to hover on top of me as I felt myself sinking to my childhood bed.My teeth clashed with his while I was clinging around his nape. I felt antsy. We were literally sharing a bruising kiss and yet it wasn’t enough.It's not close enough. I want to be closer—almost inseparable. I felt restless and desperate for something intangible.With that, I ended up biting down on his lower lip, drawing blood that made Sebastian groan and pull away for a second.The despair I had doubled.“Sev—please,” I whined, trying to chase his mouth but he just pushed me down the mattress.He was looking at me with a wide amused smirk. “Greedy girl.”I squirmed when he wrapped his hand around my neck, pinning me further. I