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“That’s record time,” Riven smiled, glancing at his wrist watch.For whatever reason, he decided to join me in my private study while I worked. So far, I’ve had petitions from the people. I tried to hide the killings until I had gotten to the bottom of it but so far, it has come to naught.And now, Asher joined in. He didn’t respond to Riven, his countenance down. Just as he took a seat, his brother walked in. “You must have a good reason forKaelen’s POVThree days later, it was time to head out. The soldiers matched towards the line of trucks scattered around the courtyard. Lenal stood by a pillar with a maid beside him. He looked afar, not staring at anyone in particular.Although this was normal, I felt he was trying to ignore me. He ignored my request and went on about things I know I didn’t need. I should be mad, but it’s been months since I’ve been here, I was used to it.“I’ll be right back,” I told Riven at my side.He gave me a curt nod then watched me head for Lenal. Flicking my wrist, the maid beside him bowed and took a couple steps away from him. “I needed that maid,” he said, dropping his gaze to me.If I couldn’t see the white covering his eyes, I would think he could see. I shook off the thought. “Oh, please, you’ve been in and out of this mansion without much help long enough to annoy everyone with your words,
Kaelen’s POVI had no plan…I could not admit that, could I? “You’ll know when the time comes,” I said, already heading for the door. The quicker I got out of here, the better.“Well, then. I’ll be patient.” I caught Riven’s voice as I shut the door behind me. I heaved a sigh of relief once I was out of sight. I stared at the empty hallway. Alone, I couldn’t ignore the hollow feeling in my chest.“Don’t get distracted, Kaelen,” I muttered.After one last look at the door behind me, I walked off. I sat on my bed, locked on nothingness. My gaze was fixed on the wall but I did not register it. I was letting Cassien get in my head.He was messing with me. I laughed, shaking my head. “They didn’t trust you, Kaelen, get a hang of yourself,” I scolded.My wolf growled in disapproval in my ears. You know, if I missed something about having my wolf exhausted, that was the silence it brought. She
Kaelen’s POV“I don't… I don't know what you are talking about.”Cassien watched my expression. He didn't hide it. The pressure of his gaze was like a tornado, trying to unmask me. I turned to the side, folding my arms.I heard him scoff. Slowly, he created distance between us, heading for the table that stood at the side. Pouring himself a glass of water, he took one last look at me then took a seat on the couch.“You keep staring at me, what's that for? Some tactic?” I asked.I spotted a small smile before he brought the glass to his lips. “It could be but I'm only giving you time to tell me what truly is going on,” he said.“Nothing is. And even if there is, why would I tell you?”I was pushing it but I needed some way to channel my anxiety. “So you are saying there is something,” he said.I gave him no response. He nodded with a sigh, dropping the glas
Kaelen’s POVI took a staggered step forward, gaze roaming George’s kneeling figure. Bound by his feet and wrists with chains, he raised his head. He looked nothing like the person he was a couple of days ago.Cuts, bruises, scattered all over his body. His clothes torn, barely covering him up. “Let him go.” I stared at the guards who looked past me.I spun around to Cassien. He leaned on his desk, arms crossed. “What would it take to let him go?”“You’re ready to bet on anything to let him go?” he said, his tone flat.I glanced over my shoulder at George. His skin was dry, his figure t
Kaelen’s POVEight years old…“I don’t want that, Father.” My face scrunched up in disgust. It was my second rejection in an hour yet my father retained his smile.“Alright, baby. I’ll get you something else.”We were at the camping grounds. There was no way he would get any of the lavish meals I was used to but he didn’t stop trying. At the fifth go, he watched me intently.“Do you like it, baby?”I took a sip hesitantly then beamed with a bright smile. “I do.”“If you don’t like it, you can tell me. I can get you something else.”I stared at his exhaustion streaked face. Father did the work himself. He refused anyone from helping him get my meals and even after being picky, he didn’t scold me.—---------Twelve Years Old&
Kaelen’s POVThe cold steel of a blade hissed through the air, coming straight for my blind spot. I didn't think. I pivoted sharply on my heel, dropping low to scoop up my spear. With a swift, powerful twist of my wrists, I smacked the oncoming sword to the side, sending a jarring vibration up my arms."You're insane," I snapped, glaring at him through the sheets of rain.Sterling didn't even flinch. A dark, reckless amusement played at the corners of his mouth. "Insane or not, we will fight today."The rain came down even heavier. The downpour plastered my hair to my face and blurred my vision. The sheer audacity of his ambush cut through my exhaustion, turning into pure, unadulterated annoyance.Irritation flared hot in my chest, burning away any remaining hesitation. With a snarl, I went for him.Sterling had no weapon of his own right now, but he was infuriatingly agile. He managed to evade my fierce spear thrusts with dizzying, fl
Kaelen's POVThat hit to my chest and then my back slamming to the ground was enough to snap air out of my mouth and my wolf. I transformed before I could blink, but that wasn't enough.I tilted my head to the side, trying to avoid every attempt to have my head between his teeth. Ri
Kaelen’s POVIn heat?I hadn’t felt that in years. I felt it once before finding out I was mated to Merrick. After that, it never happened. I never thought about it because I believed it wasn’t something to be worried about.“It must be because of the
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 t
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 i







