MasukDrystan’s POVI stared at her, not wanting to believe it. She’s pregnant with my child.Why did you wait so long, Sienna? I asked her, my voice tight with anger.Sienna’s hands trembled as she spoke, her voice barely above a whisper. I was scared to tell you, Alpha Drystan. You were not kind to me. She wouldn’t meet my eyes, twisting her fingers together like she was trying to keep herself from falling apart.Kind? Why should I be kind to you? Who are you to me?Sienna started to cry.I cursed. Now I’d have to marry her. The weight of responsibility pressed down on me. I needed to show everyone I took my duties as Alpha seriously. But anger boiled inside me. I wanted to blame her, to make her disappear, to make this all go away. Part of me wanted to lash out, even though I knew it was wrong. Underneath the rage, guilt started to eat at me. None of this would have happened if not for my choices. I hated myself for wanting to run, for wanting to hurt her when I was just as much at fault
Victoria’s POV"Victoria, you look like a true princess," Liam said.An older woman walked into the room."Your grandmother and I worked on this for years. Her wish was for you to use it at your coronation," she said, unfolding the mantle to show the beaded work. The design told a story about Makarius and me. It felt unreal. Tears welled up in my eyes. My hands shook as I reached out to touch the intricate patterns, feeling each bead under my fingers. Seeing her handiwork now, it felt as if she were standing beside me. I could feel the love and history woven into the fabric, a mix of gratitude and longing. I closed my eyes, letting the mantle's soft shimmer settle around my shoulders, and allowed myself to feel both the ache and the joy of the moment.Thank you, I whispered."You're welcome. Make us proud," she said as she bowed, then turned and left the room."Stop crying," Liam said, fanning my face. "Your eyes are red now."He placed the mantle on my shoulders. It trailed long and
What? I thought you said my mom is alive...She is, Victoria, he said as we walked through the thick forest. Sunlight filtered through the branches, casting golden spots on the moss and roots.The smell of damp earth, pine, and wildflowers filled the air. Birds sang all around us, and the sound of a nearby stream mixed with our footsteps on the soft leaves. Your mother loves you in her own way...I stopped. Dad, tell me the truth. You’re trying to make it sound better than it is.She thinks you’re cursed and you’ll bring destruction. That’s the reason I won’t let her near you anymore.I was afraid she might hurt you. But Drystan looked after you, and I’ll always be grateful to him for that.Tears started to fall. Why does Mom think I’m cursed?You were born on a total eclipse of the moon, and that night, the Moon Goddess appeared. In our land, she is the ancient guardian of secrets and nature, her blessings rare and unpredictable.When she came to your cradle, she placed her hand on y
Victoria’s POVMakarius, I whispered, as his hands touched me under the water, as we sat in the tub. My heart pounded, caught between fear and excitement. Part of me wanted to escape all the expectations, but another part wished I could stay here with him forever. Let’s run away."Victoria," he said with a laugh, "why are you so scared?"All I can picture is you and me on a throne, with everyone coming to us with their problems, and me losing my mind. I’ve seen people in power fall apart under pressure, crushed by decisions no one else wanted to make.I hate feeling trapped, forced to play a role that isn’t me. I’m still the girl who climbs trees barefoot or sneaks out at midnight to breathe. I can’t be contained, Makarius. I’m not made for this.I do know that. I once locked you in the dungeons, and you still saved me.And I’d do it a million times. I’ll fight with you, but don’t ask me to do this. You can tell my dad I changed my mind. I don’t want to be a princess."Victoria, you’r
The driver dropped us in the middle of the mountains.Dad, I don’t understand. Where are we going? I asked. He made funny faces at Abrax, who giggled.Makarius took my hand and gently squeezed it. "Victoria, let's be patient and find out together," he said, his voice calm and reassuring.An SUV pulled up with its windows darkened."Sir," the man said as he got out. He bowed to us.He opened the door and helped me inside. My dad sat in the front, while Makarius and Abrax joined me in the back.After driving for more than two hours, he pulled over."We have to go on foot from here. It's not far," Balthazar said.The path was rough. Makarius carried Abrax in one arm and held my hand with the other.After more than half an hour of rough terrain, we reached a waterfall. That’s when I sensed them, the guards, people, they wouldn’t have seen them.We walked up to the waterfall and found an opening behind it."Give me Abrax," Balthazar said. "You two go together."Dad, what is this about? I a
Five months later...Abrax, I said we can call a ...He sat down on the grass, and a baby raccoon showed up at his feet.Abrax was giggling, all excited.You did well, but we have to keep it a secret. No one can know that we can speak to animals. If people found out, they might not understand, and it could put the animals and us in danger. Only our family has this gift. I know maybe you don’t understand me, you’re barely two years old...Mama, he said, he is my friend.Yes, he is, but we can’t tell anyone, look at me. His ice blue eyes locked on mine. I can’t believe how much he looked like Makarius. Even his hair reached his shoulders, like his dad's.A noise in the quiet forest. I sniffed.Daddy, he said, running in his direction. Abrax wait...Makarius picked him up and put him on his bare shoulders.Do you have to scare me like that? I said, reaching out to kiss him, my hand touching his bare chest.What are you doing here?I wanted to shift with my son, and you...why are you igno
Thane sent buses. We stayed until every pack member boarded.Makarius opened the car door and helped me get in. Balthazar and Pirate took the front seats."Victoria, you’re so pale. Try to get some sleep," he said.I rested my head on his lap and closed my eyes.Black mountains loomed ahead, shroud
Victoria’s POVThe conference room was dimly lit. Makarius watched me as I got the materials ready.A man came in carrying two containers. Inside were the plants I had prepared to show the best way to approach this project.Lance and Doxon entered the room. The blinds were down, and they took their
Victoria’s POVI touched his face gently, my fingers grazing softly over the sharp contours of his cheekbone. His skin was warm under my touch, sending a tingling sensation through my fingertips that made my heart flutter. When he opened his eyes, they were pools of deep, vibrant blue, holding my g
Radov Dusan’s POV- Makarius’s dadFind her! I shouted, feeling anger boil inside me, ignited by the townspeople's whispers of rebellion and the threat to my rule. Each murmur and sideways glance fed into the fear that gnawed at my core, a fear of losing everything I'd built and becoming a king with







