Mag-log inKaelen’s POV
Thunder clapped in the distance, followed by a flash of lightning. I stood by the window, my gaze fixed on the droplets of rain that trickled down the glass of the window.
The rain was a representation of what I felt inside. What the last couple of days have done to me.
I failed.
Not in two days but in five.
Only two days left until the duel.
My sword laid on the shelf at the side, carrying the weight of my failure. I clenched my fi
Kaelen's POVI exited the room, eyes fixed on the pills in my hand. They had a strong smell, even my tongue, without having it in my mouth, could taste it.Returning to my room, I searched the drawers, but nothing was there. I pulled out my boxes, suitcases, nothing.It had to be somewhere around here. “My lady,” Hazel called, walking over. “Do you need something?”I glanced at her before returning to searching. “My medication.”“It's over here,” she said, taking it out of a bag.I grabbed it, spilled out the pills in it onto my palm, then grabbed the pills I had gotten from Alpha Asher, and my knees gave out.“This would help you,” Merrick's voice came to mind.“I promise it'll be over once we have a baby.”“Corvina got the doctor. I'm not sure what we could do without her.”Tears rolled down my cheeks, with a wry smile on my lips
Kaelen’s POVDean leaped into the air, his claws came at me. The axe laid beside me ready to be used, but Dean looked fragile. One hit and I doubted I would be able to keep him alive long enough to get what I needed.Shivers ran down my spine, making me freeze on the spot, my brain short-circuited. Behind my ears, I heard my wolf purr. “Kaelen!” someone called.A hand wrapped around my waist, pulling me to the side. I staggered forward as the hold around me loosened, pushing me to the side. A whimper caught my attention, followed by crimson, smearing the walls around us.Dean lost two of his limbs in seconds. “Please,” he pleaded, but that only earned him a growl that not just affected him but me as well.He tried to speak once again, but it only came out as a subtle cry before his head was ripped off his neck. With a thud, his lifeless body landed to the side. “Are you okay?” Alpha Asher came to my side, n
Kaelen’s POVRiven set me down on the bed gently, without a word. I watched his expression, which had remained the same since he had walked out of the field. Like nothing happened.It truly was nothing, but I couldn’t help but be affected by it. I hated I wanted it, but his silence told me I should not have.“General,” Lenal sarcastic voice hit me as he entered the room with Cassien.Hazel helped him take a seat beside me. He took my hand, checking my pulse. “You’re healing well, General,” he said.“There was no need to call me in. Her healing powers are slowly back to normal, and from the look of things the cut wasn’t poisoned,” he said to the Alpha Kings.“We’ll take our leave now,” Riven said, exiting the room with his brother.Either I heard wrong or it was
Kaelen’s POVMy fingers dug into my skin as I stared at the sword stretched out before me. I swallowed, trying to hide the fear that filled my gut. “Let’s put on a show for the soldiers to see what their new leader is made of,” Dean’s voice was low, laced with venom.My jaw clenched. I didn’t think he knew about my fear. I could see it in his eyes, glinting with mischief. I dragged my feet forward, taking the unsheathed sword from him.My knuckles turned white at how hard I held it. I took several steps back, eyes boring into the man, who seemed to be enjoying himself. Dean was quick to grab and unsheathe his sword, pointing at me.“You either yield or die today, General. Your choice,” he said.The side of my lips curved up in half amusement. “We’ll see about that,” I said.I moved first with a speed that closed the distance between us in seconds. Dean expected a clash of our
Cassien's POV“I brought these and she can't see me?!” Sterling barked at the innocent maid, who shivered at his tone.“Where is she?” he asked, his tone calm.“I... I don't know. She leaves early and returns late,” the maid again replied.“Is she avoiding me?” His tone dropped somewhat remorsefully.“I don't know. She's been avoiding everyone,” the maid replied.“General Sterling,” I called out, strolling down the stairs with a practiced smile.They both bowed, chorusing. “Your Majesty,”“Leave us,” I ordered the maid, turning to Sterling.“Isn't it too early to yell in my palace?”“I apologize for my rudeness, Your Majesty. I lost my control.” He lowered his head.“At your cousin or at the innocent maid?”His gaze remained down. “Walk with me,” I said, taki
Kaelen’s POVThunder clapped in the distance, followed by a flash of lightning. I stood by the window, my gaze fixed on the droplets of rain that trickled down the glass of the window.The rain was a representation of what I felt inside. What the last couple of days have done to me.I failed.Not in two days but in five.Only two days left until the duel.My sword laid on the shelf at the side, carrying the weight of my failure. I clenched my fist, my frustration brewing inside of me. “My lady, it’s time for breakfast,” Hazel announced.“My lady?” she called out softly.“I’ll skip,” I simply said.“My lady, you need food to-”I turned to her, and she shrank back. “I apologize, my lady.” She lowered her head.I grabbed my sword and headed out, not bothering with any cover. The cold spike of each droplets of rain that touched my ski







