LOGINSamantha P.O.V
“What have you done?” I pressed a hand on my mouth, staring blankly at the blood dripping from Adrian's fingers.
“Samantha, listen to me." He took a step closer, firmly gripping my shoulder. “This…this isn't what you think".
I pushed his hands off and backed away. “Why? Why did you do it? Tell me why?"
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Adrian's P.O. V“Well, well, well,” Cassandra sneered, resting a hand on her hip. “It seems I'm not the only one having a bad morning." “Are you lost… or something?” I frowned. Cassandra smirked, settling into the chair across from me. “Oh, I think I'm right where I need to be." I ignored her, turning my attention back to the green mush, just waiting to be eaten. “I see you're wearing PJs for breakfast now," she teased. “And yet Mom and Dad love to call me the crazy one, but look at you acting more rebellious than I am."“Why don't you just mind your own business or, better still, find someone else to bother?" Her face immediately turned sour. “I was minding my business until you sent those guards to threaten me." She spat, “You know the part about locking me up in the royal dungeon if I don't behave.”“Well, I had to shut you up somehow." I s
Samantha's P. O. VIt was barely even morning, and yet the sun was already beating down on my head like I had bad-mouthed it to the moon before going to bed last night. I wiped the sweat from my face, took a deep breath, and continued tending to the flowers. Gardening was such an exhausting job, and for what? So some pretty flowers could be admired by others. I glared at Ryan, who was sitting under a shade, sipping his Kaelan's brew, and reading the same book he had taken from me in the library, while I was stuck out here in the sun doing all the hard work._But why does life have to be so unfair?_“You're free to stay here for as long as you want,” I mimicked Ryan's voice, shredding the flower with my scissors. “And I'll give you everything you want… In return, all you have to do is a few minor tasks.” I cut the stem with more force than necessary. “But I haven't had a proper
Adrian's P.O.VThe surrounding fog began to clear, revealing my footprints, and immediately I realized the closeness between me and the drop-off; I staggered back. _One more step and I would have been history_But worst of all? This was the same mountain I had escaped from months ago. So how did I end up here again?“Adrian,” a soft but familiar voice called from behind. I pressed my lips together and turned slowly to find Samantha, staring at me with those beautiful hazel eyes that once meant the world to me before my brother's death changed everything. “Samantha, is it really you?” My entire body trembled as I pulled her into a tight hug. “Are you sure you're okay?” She pressed a hand to my forehead. “You were gone for like five minutes, and now you're acting like you've never seen me before." “I shook my head, refusing to let go. “No, no. I'm fine, really”. “If that were true,” she muttered, “then show me the prey you went out early this morning to catch". I pulled back jus
Ryan P. O. VThe Next Morning“Food shortages in the Central Plane... complaint from the Native Wolves about Exiles stealing their resources… and this, another dispute over territory issues.” I frowned, flipping through the pages of the pack report. “How come there are so many unresolved issues?” The silence that followed made me pause. I looked up only to find my ever benevolent brother and Deputy Regent of the staring into space. “Ashford.” I growled, making him jump. He blinked slowly, finally focusing his eyes on me. I angrily tossed the report on the table, waiting for a proper explanation. But he just continued staring at me like he didn't understand a word I just said. “I was asking how you could let these issues keep piling up until they ended up escalating to this point,” I repeated. Ashford shifted to the edge of his seat. “Th… This is all the pack eld
Samantha's P. O. VI stood in the shadows, eyes fixed on the guards as they marched along the corridors. For weeks, I've been studying their routines, waiting for the perfect time to make my move. And tonight was the night. The library was just a few steps away, and I wasn't going to let this opportunity pass me by again. Ever since I made that promise to Griffin, my life has become a total disaster… One nightmare led to another, and I was becoming more miserable by the day. “Ryan, this is all your fault,” I gritted my teeth, watching the guards approach the changing point. “If you weren't so dead set on keeping me prisoner, I wouldn't have to sneak around like this."The switch took place in the blink of an eye. And within a few seconds, the corridor was empty. As soon as the library door closed behind me, I leaned against the frame, exhaling slowly. The room was filled with
Adrian P. O. VKensington PalaceMatriarch's Private Study“Alpha Zen, the Great Unifier; Khaos, the Wise; and Aron, the Fearless—all great leaders of our pack, but I've always believed that the Royals Family would surpass them all.”“Mmm-hmm.” I nodded to everything he said, but my mind was somewhere else. “You've been back in the Federation for two months now, and we can no longer prolong the coronation of a new Alpha”. The words came through one ear and went out the other... All I could think about was… her. “Adrian…” Rowan growled, snapping me out of my thoughts. I immediately sat up straight, pretending to listen. “Yes, Father, you were saying?” Rowan's eyes narrowed. “You're not listening, are you?” “Of course I'm listening. I was just… reflecting on what you said,” I replied. “Reflecting? On what exactly?”I hesitated, unsure how to respond. “Just… About… The, uh, state of the kingdom.”Rowan stared straight into my eyes. “Tell me the truth, son. What exactly is going on







