Se connecterCHAPTER 24I HOPE YOU'VE GOT SOME GOOD NEWS TO SHARE WITH USWILLA I found Nessie near the back entrance to the healers' quarters, arguing with a younger healer over a basket of herbs. The herbs were sprawled all over the floor, and from her actions, I could tell that they were important “You should be more careful! If you no longer want this role, I can speak to the alpha on your behalf.” She rested one hand on her hip while the other gestured towards the basket. As soon as she said those words, fear appeared on the healer's face, I slowed my steps, taking a deep breath to compose myself after what happened with Giaus. My wrist was still aching, and although I tried to block out the encounter mentally, the memory of his unwanted kiss kept returning every few minutes.“What am I going to do?” I mumbled to myself. My crush on Giaus made me want a better future for the pack; I wanted to be his queen, but not claimed in such a manner… at least, that's what I hoped for before meeting
CHAPTER 23THE LITTLE AND BIG WOLF DRAMAGARRIKI had barely stepped into the clearing area I made for myself when I heard someone approaching; it was a warrior, and he was panting heavily like he had been running."Prince Garrik." His eyes brightened as soon as he spotted me. “I have been looking everywhere for you.”I recognized him from the training arena; he had been among the warriors watching the sparring earlier, standing near the edge of the grounds with a group of several others. I didn't know his name, and I didn't care to find out. “What's wrong?” I tried not to groan at the interruption. *Can’t a wolf get some peace around here.*It took a while to get rid of the guards tailing me, and I was hoping no one was going to find me anytime soon"Alpha Varg wishes to see you," he said, dropping his head to a slight bow. "I've been instructed to bring you to him."I stared at him for a while before nodding in approval. His stance was filled with respect; there wasn't the familia
CHAPTER 022 THE MAN I THOUGHT I KNEW WILLA I looked away, trying to remain calm while hiding my disbelief at what Giaus said. "Giaus, I know you just came back, and all but Garrik is my alpha now, and I have my own arrangement. Whatever you think of him, it's not your responsibility to interfere." "Please let me take you away from him." He continued, as if everything I just said went to deaf ears. "You don't have to stay here with him, and you certainly don't have to keep putting yourself in situations that make you unhappy." “That would be going against the Alpha's instructions; that would be defying your father.” He reached for my hand, his expression softening. "You deserve better than this, Willa. I can give you that." Nova stirred inside me; her presence became more evident as I felt the mental barrier between us disappear. *There it is again,* she said in a tone that hinted at how disgusted she was. *He thinks he knows what we need; he thinks he can change everyt
CHAPTER 21 PRINCE CHARMING PROPOSAL WILLA "Poisoned? What kind of snake?” “We don't know. The patrol members brought him back, but he's getting worse. The rest of the healers need your help." Nessie was young, but she was one of the best healers in the pack; she had a gift for healing, and everyone respected her. "How long ago did this happen?" I asked the young warrior who looked panicked "About fifteen minutes. Maybe a little longer." I grabbed Nessie's hand as she began running. "I need to see the wound," she said with a very tense voice. "If it's a venomous snake, we need to identify it as quickly as possible." We rushed through the entrance, where the quiet atmosphere had given way to frantic movement. Some younger healers in training hurried between rooms carrying bowls, bandages, and bottles of medicine, while several warriors stood near the entrance looking worried. The scent of medicinal herbs filled the air, mingling with something unpleasant that I
CHAPTER 20 ROMANTIC AWARENESS OF A WOOD WILLA I felt like disappearing, probably to where Garrik couldn't find me cause if I had to spend another minute looking at his annoying face, I can't guarantee that I wouldn't do something that I would later regret I might probably throw a pillow at him, and then he might catch it and say something about my terrible aim. He can turn every argument around and make me look foolish, and the worst part *He knew exactly what he was doing.* I wasn't shy about discussing any issue with Nessie since we've been friends long enough to know everything about each other, including things we would never admit in public However, having Garrik overhear me talking to myself about the possibility of being pregnant was an entirely different matter. "I can't believe you didn't worry about this. You're unbelievable," I muttered under my breath as I hurried out of the room, partly out of embarrassment. The more I thought about our conversation,
CHAPTER 19 EVERYTHING CHANGES GARRIK The announcement of my joining the run had barely been made public, but there was already someone planning to turn it into an execution. *What, so you think that darn alpha would do if we killed his son instead?* Fenrir, my wolf, asked, already planning how to get rid of this pup that dares to plot against us. *He would throw a fit, but that wouldn't benefit us either way.* I ended my conversation with Fenrir and listened as Giaus continued. “Just think about it, everyone but the pups and females would be attending the run. If that prisoner loses control and attacks someone, my father would have to throw him back to the dungeon.” “But he is still the Southern Prince; if worse than what happens goes back to the pack…it might cause a war.” “He is still a prisoner!” Gaius paced on the spot; a myriad of expressions flashed across his face until he settled for anger. “ I can't stand Willa being with him; she is meant to be with me…. No







