Clara’s POVI sat quietly at the dining table while the maids moved around, serving breakfast. Everyone was already seated, everyone except Amelia, who hadn’t stepped out of her room ever since she found out she was pregnant.Just as I picked up my fork, a cheerful voice echoed through the hall.“Godfather!”All of us turned our heads toward the entrance.A very handsome young man stood there, carrying a bag. He had the kind of charming smile that could light up the whole room. Without hesitation, he rushed straight to the King, dropped his bag right on the dining table, and wrapped his arms around him.And then it happened.The King smiled.Yes, smiled.Ever since I came to this palace, I had never once seen him smile. Not even a little. He always wore that cold, handsome, unreadable face. Yet here he was, grinning like a completely different person.I nearly dropped my fork.Who was this guy that could make the King so happy?I glanced around the table to see if anyone else was as
Alex’s POVMy head snapped toward her. “What?”She nodded, lowering her gaze as though she was confessing a crime.“I thought you said Ethan didn’t agree to you having another baby,” I said, utterly confused.“Yes,” she whispered, then straightened, a flicker of mischief in her eyes. “But that’s why I’m keeping it a secret from him. I believe when I get pregnant and give birth to a cute baby, he won’t be able to resist. He’ll be happy. He’ll accept it.”I just stared at her, completely speechless.I stared at Elena, trying to process the insanity of what she had just said. “You can’t be serious,” I muttered, my voice sharper than I intended. “Do you even realize how reckless that plan is? Removing your birth control behind Ethan’s back? Do you have any idea what you’re playing with, Elena?”She crossed her arms defensively, her eyes stubborn. “Ethan loves me. He’ll come around.”I almost laughed, bitter, humorless. “Ethan doesn’t come around, Elena. He isn’t a man you gamble with. He’
Alex’s POV“So, how was the meeting? Who’s the girl?” Kai asked the moment my father left, his tone had a hint of fear and impatience. for the storm raging in my chest.“Can you believe it?” I snapped. “My father set me up on a blind date, and now he’s asking me to marry her.”“Ohh, thank God.” Kai sighed dramatically, flopping onto my bed like he owned it.I glared at him, heat rising in my veins. “Seriously, Kai?”He lifted his hands in mock surrender, grinning. “Come on, I didn’t mean it like that. I’m just relieved it wasn’t what we thought at first.”I crossed my arms. “Honestly? I would’ve preferred what we suspected. At least then I’d know where I stand. But this?” My voice cracked. “Now he’s forcing me to marry someone I don’t even know!”Kai smirked, tilting his head at me. “Ha. No need to say ‘a girl you don’t know.’ We both know the real reason. You can’t marry her because you’re gay.”I froze, his words slicing straight through me.“What I’d advise you to do right now,” Ka
Alex’s POVI got home and headed straight to my room. I was exhausted, it was already late, and all I wanted was to freshen up and collapse into bed.But the moment I pushed the door open and flicked on the light, my entire body froze.My dad was sitting casually on the couch, like he owned the place, as if waiting for me.“Dad? What are you doing here?” I asked, still shocked.“Waiting for you, isn’t it obvious?” He leaned forward, eyes sharp with that smug little glint that always meant trouble. “So tell me… how did the blind date go? She’s pretty, right? Your type, right?” His voice was almost excited.I narrowed my eyes, completely thrown. “What the hell, Dad? How could you set me up on a blind date without even telling me?”“That’s why it’s called a blind date, Alex,” he said smoothly, smirking. “You don’t tell the people involved. So… she’s pretty, yes?”I sighed, running a hand through my hair. “Yes, she’s pretty, but—”Before I could even finish, he cut me off.“All good then.
Alex’s POVI arrived at the restaurant and scanned the room, searching for the girl in the picture my father had sent me. My eyes landed on her almost instantly.She was seated near the window, the golden glow of the evening light brushing against her face. Up close, she was even more striking, soft curls framing her face, eyes sharp yet warm. If I were into girls, she would’ve been my type. But I wasn’t. Unfortunately or maybe fortunately I was gay.Still, I walked over to her table.“Hi, I’m Alex,” I said, offering a polite smile.She smiled back and gestured to the empty chair across from her. I slid into the seat.“I’m Lisa,” she said smoothly, her voice calm but carrying a kind of confidence that instantly put me on guard. “Would you like to order something to eat?”“No, I’m fine,” I replied. “Just a glass of red wine will do.”She signaled to the waiter without missing a beat. He came over quickly, and Lisa placed the order. Within moments, a glass of deep red wine was set in fr
Alex’s POVI was heading to my room when a pair of strong hands yanked me into the shadows.My back hit the wall hard, and instinctively I reached for the knife tucked at my waist, until I caught his scent.Kai.I flicked the light on, my pulse still racing. He stood there, chest rising and falling like he’d just run through fire. His eyes were wild.“What the hell, Kai? You scared me.” My voice came out sharper than I intended.He raked a hand through his hair, pacing the small space like a caged wolf. “Alex, I think I messed up. I did something I’m regretting already.”My stomach twisted. “What is it? Speak to me.”He stopped, his jaw clenching. “I told my grandfather, Alpha Daemon, that the queen is still alive. That she’s being held captive by the king.”For a moment, the world tilted. My heart dropped into my stomach.“You did what?” My voice rose, cutting through the thick silence of the room. “Are you insane?”His hands trembled at his sides. “I know, I know! I’m sorry. I just…