Rayna’s POV: “Why is everyone treating me differently? Like I know their attitude flipped due to my royal position but still. It’s too much to take…” I whispered to Brian and tried to smile when an Omega placed a tray on the center table with a branded wine bottle and glasses.We were here in the Celeste Moon pack to meet Zara. She got mated to a warrior who came to our pack for a short visit and took Zara with him.That’s the version we got from Nadia, but there was something fishy about the whole situation. The night, I decided to escape, she decided to leave the pack the very next morning?“Rayna!” I got up when found Zara standing in the doorway. She had changed a lot. Her hair was no longer black, but she had dyed it in a dark auburn shade.She was wearing a pair of jeans along with an off-white top that was too tight around her chest. She looked different, maybe because I always saw her in a maid’s uniform.Her glowing face gave me the impression that she was happy here. Her mat
Rayna’s POV:Brian kept asking me why I looked so upset but what could I tell him? How to trust anyone when my childhood friend who was closest to me and was more than my family once, asked me never to meet her.Upon constant itching, I already felt frustration building up inside. I rubbed my fingertips together and rolled my eyes.“Moon Goddess. What kind of queen I’ll make if I keep itching my fingers during the coronation ceremony? Huh?” I was sitting on a wooden swing looking at the same spot of my pack house garden where I spent my considerable time with Zara. And now in my mind when I go back to the time when she was hugging me before my escape, I remember there was this odd expression on her face.That night I didn’t give it much thought.“What are you thinking?” I raised my face when found Violet standing there examining my face, “Are you alright?”Huh. Lola’s sister, asking me about my wellness! She must be planning something against me just like her elder sister.When she d
Alexander’s POV:“I need to talk to her. Where is she?” I sent a mind link to Brian.“She is having some discussion with Violet,” there was tiredness in his voice. “What happened to you? Exhausted?” “Your queen is quite demanding. She wants to get done with her work as soon as possible to be with you again,” I grinned and missed her more.“Stay close to her. Did she talk to her former pack witch?”“No. She isn’t interested.”“Hmm,” I thought for a moment, “Ask her to talk to me on the phone. Tell her I’m missing her,” Brian groaned in agitation.“You should have marked her before we departed. This could allow you to mind link her directly.”“That’s not going to happen because she doesn’t have a wolf. I guess you need to do this duty all your life,” I teased him and could feel my Lycan wiggling its tail.“Has she met her father yet?” I said and nodded at the guard who opened the door to my office.“She doesn’t want to meet him. Though he is no longer a beta here and sent a request to
Alexander’s POV:I didn’t know what was Rayna’s surprise. Maybe something romantic. Lingerie? That was useless in my presence. Who would want his perfect mate in clothes after staying away for so long?Maybe she was bringing a souvenir or something.I had ordered my men to lay flowers on the bed the very next morning. The whole room must be decorated with Juliet Rose, Orchids, and Lilies of the valley. Brain told me, they were planning to leave early morning which meant she would be here before noon.Our room should be ready before her arrival. “Alexander. Are you busy?” I got Nora’s mind link amid all the planning.“Not exactly. What is it?”She cleared her throat, “Can I go to my pack this weekend?”“Why are you asking for permission? I told you to…”“Yeah, yeah. I know. I just discovered that I have respect for you. And this feeling is horrible,” She teased me, and I laughed at the jibe. “Can you give me chocolate ideas, Nora? Like … should I prepare a basket?” I wanted to have
Orion's POV:“Orion! Orion! Alexander!” I was about to retire to my bed when I got the mind link from Nora. It was the first time ever when she mind linked me.“Nora?” I got to my feet with a frown. She sounded upset, “Where are you?”“Alex's room. Come fast. Somebody… somebody tried to kill him… Come fast…” I ran like crazy and mind-linked Shorty to bring a few men to Alexander’s room urgently.Somebody attacked the king? So confidently? And the murderer must still be somewhere inside the palace.When I went to his room, I found him on the floor fallen on his face and there was a pool of blood around his body.Several chocolates were lying on the floor and Nora was kneeling close by, with her eyes covered with her hands and wailing.“How did this…”I got close to him and tried to feel his pulse holding his wrist. It was barely there.“I… I … made a ch… chocolate bouquet f… for Rayna, and I… I was h… here to deliver it t… to him when I … when I … f..found him l… like this.” She was t
Rayna’s POV:Most of my packing was done, however my basic stuff was yet to be placed in the bag. Beta Brian must be crazy to wake me up at this ungodly hour. The poor guy seemed to have multiple personality disorder.After brushing my teeth, and washing my face, I placed my leftover stuff in the bag and knocked my door loudly from inside.It was a sign to the one waiting outside that I was done. It was a way for royals to tell their servants that they were needed inside.When Brian came inside, I was busy suppressing the loud yawn. I had to squeeze my eyes several times to get rid of my sleepy head.“Can we get coffee? I’m too sleepy to walk…” This time I couldn’t control the yawn and quickly covered my mouth with my hand.“You can sleep in the car,” He muttered and then didn’t wait for my answer and left the room with my bag.“What’s the rush by the way?” I tried to catch up with his long strides, “No breakfast. No coffee. Alexander might not like it.” I said with a pout causing hi
Orion's POV:We all were gathered in the grand hall of the palace that was reserved strictly for Royal ceremonies. While standing on the stage, the incidents that happened seven years ago, kept playing in my mind like a movie.Just like that day, my family was seated in the front row, their eyes devoid of any happiness. Nora, Stella, and Ruby were observing the ceremony solemnly but there was no excitement in those eyes that was there seven years back.Yet, my mom was the same. She had pride when she saw me all ready to take the oath to become the king of the Aradia Kingdom. She was wiping her tears, and I was aware of her mental state.She must be disturbed by Alexander’s condition but had to put up the face for people’s sake because apparently a queen is supposed to stay composed in public.The most senior cleric brought the Holy book and raised it on both hands, with his head bowed in respect.I placed my right hand on the book and repeated the words said by the him,“I, Orion Iron
Rayna’s POV:Right after the surgery, I was taken inside where his lifeless body was lying on the bed. His chest was wrapped in bandages, and he was kept alive by all those beeping machines.I raised my hands and there was no itching or any hue there.“What’s the matter?” I whispered to myself.“Ma’am,” a nurse spoke to me, “if you need anything then please press this button,” when she left the room, I sat on the edge of his bed instead of taking the nearby seat.“I don’t need any switches. I want nothing but you,” I said to him, without knowing if he could hear me or not.“I don’t have anyone in this world. My mother died. Father never thought of me as his own. My best friend broke up with me yesterday…” I held his hand gently, “Lola was a nutcase. Liam and Grace do love me, but they are too little to understand me. All I have got is you… and this little life growing inside me.”I slowly laid his hand on my belly, “Here. Your child, Alexander. Our child. Just when it was time to spoi