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The hotel was very from our house, or rather Trent’s and Candice’s house. I had made sure it was so. I had cried for almost an hour immediately I checked in. The realization of what really happened hit me hard and I just didn’t know if I would ever recover. The hotel was nice and distracting enough, large rooms, king sized bed, a pool in the other side of the room to relax in and a large view of the city. Sometimes I would look at the pool longingly wishing it would just drown me.
I had to tell myself that it wasn’t worth it. Trent wasn’t worth my life. I had to move on, had to find other sweet aspect of life and make sure that Trent betrayal didn’t mess with my head. I stared at myself in the mirror now as the water ran down my body in the shower. Blonde hair and all. I didn’t look bad. When I came to check into the hotel all eyes had been on me from the moment I checked in to when I walked to my room. Someone had even whistled appreciatively. So why was Trent so hateful, what did I do to deserve the hate I saw in his eyes today.
And there was Candice, I had thought she was my best friend. I had even told her my darkest secrets. We had laughed together and cried together but now she was sharing my bed with my husband.
Ex husband. My wolf, sparkle interrupted and I sighed.
Right, ex husband
A knock came interrupting me from my thoughts and I pushed open the door to see a young looking and handsome attendant.
“Ma’am , you ordered” he said and I remembered that I had ordered something to eat. I had forgotten in all my grieving. Now that he mentioned it I suddenly felt so hungry.
I smiled at the young man.
“Thank you” I said and he smiled uncertainly. He looked flustered and I realized he was blushing. For a moment I was too amused to even take the wheeler that carried my food. It was surprising, after all the hate from Trent, to see someone that looked at me and seemed flustered.
“Thank you” I said again, placing a hand on his shoulder to make him feel comfortable and he nodded. He still nervous. I took the wheeler and he managed a smile and walked away, I closed the door behind him.
I wolfed down the food within minutes of uncovering it. I was so hungry that I could barely think straight. I hadn’t known how hungry I was while busy crying over split milk.
When I was done, I felt better and more of myself. I smiled to myself when I thought of the young teen. If only he knew what lay in store for him when it came to relationship.
“Easy on him, Ronnie. He’s just eighteen” Sparkle said and I smiled.
“Yeah, makes me feel old and I don’t like it” I replied.
“But you are old”
I burst out laughing and stumbled to the balcony to watch the city under dusk. Sparkle was my only comforter in my bad times. She was a part of me, that had a mind of her own, and I, a part of her too. I extended my claw watching the way the gleamed wickedly under the setting sun. Sometimes I wonder if Sparkle could feel the pain I was……
“My shoulder aches me” she said and I smiled. My shoulder ached me too and I was happy she was trying to show me how connected we are.
“Do you think Trent feels a bit remorse for his actions?” I asked.
“He never loved you Ronnie. Was just obsessed for a while, he’s a jerk” she said and I smiled.
“I don’t want to ever fall in love again. I probably never will” I said and I heard her chuckle, a deep, growly, feminine chuckle.
“No one can predict love, attagirl. It comes like breeze, either it comes and go or it just dissipate there” she replied and I sighed. Trust Sparkle to give the best advice ever but the truth was I don’t ever want to fall in love again. It was best to focus on my job, and live my life but I was going to ever fall in love or run around with men.
“Not all men are the same, you know. Take our young attendant for example. He’s naive, young and handsome perhaps you can try an age gap relationship” Sparkle said and I growled out.
“Shut up Sparkle” I ground out and I heard her chuckle.
“Just saying what I feel” she said, I could hear the humor in her voice and I grinned. What would I do without Sparkle. She was the only one I could talk to when I needed someone. It was funny how I had little time for her, chasing every Trent.
“I am sorry” I said inwardly and she chuckled.
“Don’t be, Ronnie. He was your man”
“ I was foolish to fall for him” I insisted.
“That’s okay Ron” she cooed.
“I am so stupid” I added.
“Shut up Ronnie” she said imitating my voice and I laughed. Sparkle loves joking, to calm me down and she knew how to laugh, how to comfort, how to chide, even how to advise. Sometimes I just feel I was lucky to be born a werewolf.
“Thank you Spar…….” My stomach churned and I doubled over, feeling nauseous. I could feel the contents of what I ate rushing up.
I ran to the bathroom and threw up, vomiting everything I ate into the closet. When I was done throwing up, I stood up and frowned. What did they put in the food? Why was I…….
“Uh oh” Sparkle said and I frowned.
“What’s that?” I said out loud.
“I don’t know if this is good news or bad news” she deadpanned and I growled.
“Sparkle what the fuck is wrong” I said and she sighed.
“You’re pregnant” she said and my phone fell from my hands.
“With Trent’s baby” she added.
Chapter 116Cold morning fog wrapped around the tall stone walls of the Royal Citadel like a wet blanket. I stood by the frosted window of our bedroom, holding a warm cup of tea. Baby Zephyr was fast asleep in his wooden crib, breathing softly.Zephyr walked out of our study. He pulled the leather belt around his waist and looked at me with worried eyes.'Did you sleep okay?' he asked, coming up behind me and wrapping his strong arms around my waist.'Not really,' I said, leaning back against his warm chest. 'The northern guards sent word before dawn. They saw strange lights up on the Frostpeak ridge. Lights that don't belong to any local trader or hunter.'Zephyr frowned. He rested his chin on my shoulder. 'Nobody goes up to Frostpeak. It's too cold and dangerous. Unless they are hiding something.''Or running from something worse,' I said. 'We need to go check it out right now.'An hour later, Zephyr and I were on our horses. Captain Callum and a small group of elite guards rode wit
Chapter 115The morning sun crested the jagged peaks of the northern mountain range, casting long, golden fingers across the marble courtyards of the Royal Citadel. I stood by the tall arched window of our private suite, breathing in the crisp, pine-scented air while baby Zephyr slumbered peacefully in his carved wooden crib. Behind me, the soft rustle of bedsheets signaled that Zephyr was waking up. Strong arms wrapped gently around my waist, pulling me back against his solid, warm chest.'Good morning, my Queen,' Zephyr murmured, pressing a soft kiss against my bare shoulder. 'You are up early today.''I wanted to watch the sunrise,' I replied, leaning back into his embrace and resting my hands over his arms. 'The air feels different this morning, Zephyr. Lighter. Almost as if the land itself is breathing a sigh of relief after all these years of turmoil.''It is because we finally have stability,' Zephyr said, resting his chin gently on my head. 'No Syndicate remnants lurking in th
The Hidden LakeThe morning cold in the Citadel was always strong. Even when the sun shone bright on the tall stone walls, the air felt sharp. I stood near the tall arched window of our bedroom. I pulled my thick wool shawl tighter around my shoulders. I looked down into the courtyard.Many people were moving fast. Merchants were bringing fresh food and goods from the southern valleys. Their loud voices and happy laughs came up through the glass. It was a very nice sound. It was full of life, steady, and peaceful.Then, Zephyr walked up softly behind me. He put his strong arms around my waist. He rested his chin gently on my shoulder. His warm breath touched my neck, and the cold went away right away.'You woke up early, my Queen,' he said in a soft, sleepy voice. 'Is something wrong?''Nothing is wrong,' I answered in a quiet voice. I leaned back into his warm, strong body and put my hands over his. 'I was just thinking about how quiet everything is. After many years of running, figh
As dusk turned the sky into a rich painting of deep purple and warm gold, Zephyr and I walked up to the highest watchtower of the Citadel fortress. The cold northern wind blew gently against our faces, but my wolf spirit kept my core comfortably warm.From this high viewpoint, we could see the entire valley stretched out beneath us. The grand stone city was glowing with thousands of warm torches and window lights. Beyond the city walls, the green fields reached toward the distant forest borders where the southern territory began.Zephyr wrapped his heavy velvet mantle around both of us, pulling me back against his broad chest as we stood side by side against the stone battlement.'Look at how peaceful it is,' I murmured softly, letting out a quiet breath of contentment.'It is everything we fought for,' Zephyr replied gently, resting his cheek against mine. 'When I think back to the dark days—when Rowan held the Silver Moon pack in terror and Valerius controlled the northern court
By afternoon, the grand council chamber was filled with representatives from various trade guilds and local pack leaders. Maps of the northern and southern territories were laid across the central mahogany table, marked with new trade routes, bridge construction sites, and shared border outposts.Zephyr stood at the head of the table, his authoritative voice commanding the attention of everyone in the room. 'Our goal is not just to maintain peace, but to create opportunities for every family in this realm. The new trade road through the western pass will shorten travel time between the southern farmland and the Citadel market by three whole days.'An elderly lord from the northern mountain territory cleared his throat, stepping forward. 'High King Zephyr, while we welcome the trade, some of my people were concerned about security along the lonely mountain stretches.'I stepped up beside Zephyr, resting my hands on the edge of the table. 'That is why we are establishing joint patrol
Night had fully fallen over the Citadel by the time I returned to our private suite. A small fire crackled warmly in the fireplace, casting cozy yellow light across the room. Zephyr was sitting on the edge of the large bed, gently rocking baby Zephyr, who was already half-asleep in his arms.I closed the door quietly, stepping over to sit beside them on the soft mattress. Zephyr looked up, noticing the small leather book held tightly in my hands and the trace of tears on my cheeks.'Veronica? Is everything alright?' he asked quietly, his eyes full of immediate concern.'Everything is wonderful,' I whispered, smiling through my tears. 'High King Arthur gave me my mother's journal.'Zephyr's eyes widened slightly in surprise. He carefully laid sleeping baby Zephyr down in his wooden crib nearby before returning to sit close beside me. He wrapped a supportive arm around my shoulder, pulling me against his warm chest.'Do you want to open it together?' he asked softly.I nodded, car
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