Dante's POV"It's all over the news," Tyler announced, tossing the newspaper to the table."...and here's your coffee."I reached for the cup of coffee first before standing up to take a look at the papers. I found a picture of myself on the front page. I couldn't help the curve that formed on my lips."Your father must be proud of you if he were here, My King," Tyler remarked while I flipped through the pages with both excitement and a touch of anxiety.I knew it was going to be daunting. I knew I would face alot of oppositions. The record had it that most of them died in office, but it was a great way to make a name for my lineage."What next?" he asked."What do you mean by what next? We won. It's official," I replied, after having a sip of the coffee in my hand."I was referring to the Queen and other werewolves in the kingdom. That's the only way Alpha Fenrir can take us down," Tyler panicked. Although justified, I chose not to bother about minute details. "Some things are mean
Athena's POV Morning sickness, constant throbbing headache and random cravings for food were just a few of the excesses I contended with during pregnancy.It'd been eight months, my legs too thin for the weight I suddenly gained. "Is the king back?" I asked Liliane, as I folded in some of my special clothes into a large box and a few baby items I got last week."No, my Queen."It's been two days since Dante got back from his supposed induction. "Tyler is here," Liliane called out, opening the door."Where's the King?" I rushed toward him in panic."Did something happen to him? Tell me Tyler. Don't you dare hide anything from me," I held on to him, almost tightening my grip before he replied,"The King is fine. He has been busy with his new office. The chariots would be here any minute. The instruction is to pack all you need before they arrive. The train to the central palace leaves by 2pm," he concluded with a bow."Dante, Tell me you're fine. I don't trust your Beta," I mind-link
Dante's povAs I began to unpack the last of the boxes from the old palace, memories flooded back to me. Memories of a time when things were easier, and I didn't have to worry about the weight of the kingdom's affairs on my shoulders. I carefully arranged the files in the cabinet, making sure to separate my personal work from that of the kingdom's, as there were bound to be a surplus of important documents.As I worked, my mind drifted to Charlotte, and the little boy that was my son. My heart ached as I thought of her, wondering how my mate would take the news. But then, another thought entered my mind, and with it, a sense of dread. Athena had been acting strange since giving birth to our child. I couldn't tell if it was the disappointment of having a girl, or if it was something deeper, something that stemmed from my desire for a male heir. But either way, she worried me, and I couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong.I made my way back to my room on the second floo
Athena's POVTears cascaded down my eyes watching my mate leave with my child. My child!I wasn't prepared to be a mother. it felt awkward having to breastfeed a child...a child from my womb. I wanted nothing to do with it...but I couldn't watch it die. I realized how much I loved her.Even if Dante wouldn't grow to like her, I made up my mind to be everything she would ever want in a mother.I would make sure she doesn't go through the pain I went through as a girl child.She would be stronger than I ever was.She was my priority.I looked out the window. I succeeded in breaking a portion, but it wasn't enough to grant me an escape without tearing my skin.I groaned in pain, making more impact. Every hit pierced my knuckles. The distance from the second floor to the ground was enough to break me to pieces. But there was a slim chance for survival if Sue helped me with the jump. My baby needed me. I would give her a beautiful name as soon as I have her back in my arms. Cosmo, bec
Dante's POVFear gripped me, watching my mate stand before Charlotte.I had no other choice but to take Athena along with me. I said nothing to Charlotte, but I mind-linked Tyler.He was in charge of her. Why didn't he do his job?"Athena please, stay here," I turned to her, making her sit on one of the chairs in the hallway. She finally agreed. I pulled Charlotte out of the castle, the little boy ahead of us."can you explain this?" I asked Tyler, still clinging on to Charlotte, who was beginning to wince from my tight grip."I have nothing to do with this, My King," Tyler confessed.The same moment Charlotte voiced out beside me,"I came myself. I couldn't watch you suffer, my King."My brows were furrowed as she spoke."What nonsense. I warned you never to step feet into this place," I spat angrily."I heard the news of the birth of your child and I knew you might be disallowed the position if you didn't provide a suitable heir."My gaze met that of Tyler, swallowing hard.She was
Athena's POVI recognized his face. I remembered his name. I could see flashes of fire and a woman attacking me, but that was all."Is anyone trying to kill me?" I panicked, taking his hands as though he had all the answers to my question."No one's trying to kill you. You're safe now," he answered."What about the baby? Our baby?" I asked, attempting to get up, but he held me still."The baby is fine and she's asleep. Tell me, what can you remember?""There was a woman. I saw her but I can't make out her face," I replied, staring vaguely at the carpets, forcing myself to remember everything that happened before the fire.I rose my gaze at him, "Why? you look worried? Do you know her?"He gestured a no and stood up immediately."I'll be back. Stay with her," he ordered the nurse without giving me a second look.I walked up to Cosmo's cot, and took her in my arms."Someone's trying to kill us, but the King and I wouldn't let them," I spoke with my child like she could understand me.
Dante's POVI was preparing to leave one of my endless meetings when Tyler mind-linked me,"The Queen tried to attack her own baby, My King.""What nonsense are you saying, Tyler?" I questioned, unable to believe his words."We found her transformed in front of the baby. She was probably about to tear it apart when we rushed in."My brows were creased. Athena had grown to love her child even more than she loved me. There was no way she could kill our child.I rode back home hastily, after rescheduling the other meeting I had with the council."Where is she?" I yelled at the guards at the entrance to the Palace."She was tied up in the basement, my King," one of them replied.I slapped him hard on the cheek."How dare you tie up the Queen! My Mate!" I roared. I couldn't contain my anger. In no time, the blood of the guard was all over the place as I ripped him apart.I ran up the stairs, toward the basement, while mindlinking Tyler."Who gave you that order!" I growled, making my way t
Dante's POVI found her knitting in front of a mirror, with the boy playing with a toy train on the floor.I locked the door when I entered. She stood up frightfully, the woolen cloth dropped to the floor.I hit her on the face, "How dare you try to ruin my family?" I gritted.She gasped, sobbing quietly."Don't beat my mother," the boy shouted, running towards her and holding on to her dress.I looked down at him.It was hard for me to accept him as my son, though he looked so much like my younger self."Next time I find you both lurking around, I'll make sure I feed you to prisoners," I spat angrily. "and you..." I dragged the boy toward me, "I don't want you playing outside. Is that clear?"His eyes began to water. I stepped away from him and resumed my full height."Now, listen carefully. Some important guests would be coming tomorrow and I need you to act your best self, including him."I mind-linked the maid expected to dress them up. A knock came the same moment.It was a ma