LOGINHagan's POVMy eyes didn't leave her for even one second as they followed her every movement.What... what was she doing with Rhaeya?Our eyes met a couple of times, but she looked away just as quickly as our gazes crossed.Rhaeya stood behind the chair at my side, which was between Zeke and me. She avoided my gaze the entire time. She stood still for a while like she was expecting me to say something, and when I didn't, she cleared her throat, gesturing to the chair as our eyes met.Did she not like the chair? Or maybe... she didn't want to sit beside me. I wouldn't blame her if she didn't.“Would you like the chair to be changed?” I blurted.All eyes turned to us and she facepalmed, groaning.Zeke got up, strode to her, and pulled out the chair. My eyes shut closed in embarrassment. Ever had overridden my focus to the extent that I no longer knew what I was doing. I barely paid attention to what was going on.Rhaeya sat down, shooting me death stares as she adjusted her dress.Ever
Hagan's POVMy conversation with Elder Owen last night replayed in my head as I sat silently at the dining table.“So you're saying most Alphas keep mistresses either way. Luna or not?” I asked.“Yes. It's very much normal,” he said, clutching his robe. “But may I ask why you're asking this particularly?” He raised a brow. “You don't strike me as the type to keep mistresses. Or do you plan to?” he asked.I stared down silently for a while, letting the question sink in. I wanted so badly to make Ever Luna and make everyone know she was mine. My mate. But I couldn't. For her safety and mine, we couldn't. So maybe this wasn't such a bad idea to try. Make her my mistress first. Then maybe announcing her as Luna wouldn't seem so hard anymore.And at least then… we wouldn't need to hide our intimate affairs anymore.“Are you?” Elder Owen asked again, seeing as I was lost in thought.“I honestly don't know,” I sighed.“Do you have anyone particular in mind?” he asked, and my mind replayed th
Ever's POVMy eyes widened at her request.“But Luna, I have to stay here. To make sure everything goes well,” I tried to argue.“You don't need to. Mila can handle it. You can, right, Mila?” She gestured to Mila, who nodded in approval.Even with the misunderstanding cleared up, I still didn't feel like facing Hagan. These days, it felt like every time we met, the more we became strangers. It felt like every day, I slowly realized I probably never knew him. And facing him reminded me of that harsh truth. I clenched my fists, summoning courage. I wasn't going to cower all my life just because of Hagan.“Okay,” I told Rhaeya. I took a couple of the serving trays filled with food as I trailed behind her.Surprisingly, she didn't take the hall to the dining room. Instead, she cut towards the garden. Had she forgotten where the dining hall was? Wasn't she just coming from there?“Um, Luna. The dining hall's that way,” I called her attention.“I’m aware,” she let out, and I furrowed my bro
Ever's POV: The sun's warm rays graced my eyes as they fluttered open. My eyes glanced through the room. It looked so much better in broad daylight. You would never guess it had ever been abandoned.A knock drew my attention to the door.“Hey, Ever.” Mila's voice gently cut through. “I mean Head Miss,” she nervously corrected.I shook my head in laughter.“Our Alpha and Luna Rhaeya have requested we prepare a full breakfast for everyone and serve it in the dining hall,” she stated.On hearing his name, the sting of what happened last night returned. I brushed it off as soon as I could. Wallowing in thoughts like that was the last thing I needed at the moment. I slid out of my mattress on the floor, washed my face and mouth, and proceeded to open the door.“Just Ever is okay,” I told Mila, and she smiled.“Okay... Ever,” she said. “Nice place you have, by the way.”“Speaking of that, how'd you know I'd be here?” I asked, brows furrowed.“The other Omegas. You know, word spreads fast.
Ever's POV My gaze fell to the floor, sounds of Rhaeya's giggles blurred my hearing. “And why're you standing here?” One of the guards questioned impatiently. I stood still,unable to answer. I could hear my heart beat loudly in my ears.“Miss, I'm talking to you” I slowly lifted my gaze to his. “I…I'm in the service of Luna Rhaeya” I told him, my voice low and exhausted. “I'm here to deliver a message to her”They all looked at me like a lost cow and burst out laughing.“I'm in service of Luna Rhaeya” One mimicked and they all laughed again. “What an awkward way to say ‘’I’m a Maid”” The guard in front of me laughed.I bit back the tears forming in my hands as I pinched myself into restraint. “Wait, isn't she the Omega Alpha Zeke took into his bed?” One asked, his gaze full of disgust.“She sure is” Another answered. “Well she managed to seduce Zeke. Who knows whose she's after” He glared at me.“Well…” One grabbed my hand, “I wouldn't mind being your next victim you know” He said
Ever's POV“Please…” Mila's drained voice pleaded. “I'll find a way to pay you back.”Her pleas fell on deaf ears as the Omegas whose feet rested on her face stepped down harder and Mila writhed in pain.Before I could stop myself, I found myself stepping in. “What's going on here?” I asked, and they all stiffened, freeing a crying Mila.“Well… Senior,” one nervously began. “You know Mila has been a pain in our ass for such a while. She even collected gifts from us, knowing fully well she would not be chosen as Head Maiden. And now, she will return everything!” She turned to Mila and they all glared at her. Mila's face was still glued to the floor, unable to stand. Tears flowed uncontrollably from her eyes.I never liked her one bit, especially when she picked on Kia and me. But now, I couldn't help but feel sorry for what she was being put through.I let out a laugh, clenching my fists. And they all looked at me like I was crazy.“Is this how loyal you guys are?” I slowly let out, an
Hagan's POV“We've been waiting over an hour.” Elder Owen sneered, his feet tapping impatiently against the floor. “This generation has no respect for elders,” he complained. “You!” He turned to Marcus, who'd been sweating uncomfortably since Zeke refused to show up. “Didn't you tell your Alpha wha
Zeke's POV: “I told you to send him away to warrior camp. That imp is no son of mine,” Alpha Cole thundered across the throne room.Little Zeke hid behind the curtains, shaking as he eavesdropped, tears streaming down his face.“That boy is just a child, Cole. What would you have him do, head a war
Ever's POV What? Me? Did I hear her clearly or were my ears playing tricks on me. Kia's face beamed at the announcement as she held my hand smiling. “Ever, you're… you're Head” Kia shook me. I pinched myself to make sure I wasn't in a dream as my imagination had its own way of running wild.
Ever's POV:“Kia?...” I tried to reach out.“Nope. Not till after you've met Luna,” Mila stood in front of me.Kia gave me a reassuring look and I replied with a nod.Staring at Hagan's chamber doors, I felt a rush of emotions and none felt good. Each just felt worse than the last. Endless question







