MasukVictoria’s POVCadmus, are you sure about this?Victoria, you need to start trusting me. You can feel what I feel now. The town I built is hidden, and no one knows where it is.Everyone else sees mist and endless trees. The houses blend into the forest, tucked under old branches and marked with protective runes. Your pack will be safe here.Thank you, I said, kissing his cheek. I will check on my dad and gather the pack.And I’ll make some calls so they’re ready, Cadmus said.I walked into my dad’s room. Hi Daddy, I have a story to tell you.I was about to speak when he stirred.You always had good stories, Victoria, he mumbled.Daddy, I said, hugging him.Oh, my princess. You smell different.I pulled away. Dad, Cadmus is the true king.He stared at me, confused.Makarius used magic to fool me; this, I believe, was planned long ago. Your instincts were correct.Why would the father send his full-blooded son away?He has terrible scars on his back. I only saw them for a moment, but th
Victoria’s POVCadmus...the doors opened, and the doctor walked up to me.He’s resting. His injuries are serious, but he’s tough. You have five minutes with him before I put him into a coma so he can heal.I couldn’t breathe, as the floor had vanished under me. Fear gripped my chest, cold and sharp, but guilt was even worse. This was all my fault. I hoped this would help him recover, but my hands still shook at the thought of losing him, even for a little while.I walked in and took his hand. Daddy, I’m sorry. This is all my fault. Please forgive me. I kissed his forehead.Cadmus was sitting down, waiting for me.You need stitches, I said, looking at his deep wound.I’m fine, this is nothing, really.I pulled him to the nurses’ station. They tried not to stare as they began stitching him up. He kept his eyes on me.I smiled, unable to help it. With three nurses hovering over him, he looked uncomfortable.When they finished, he took my hand and pulled me into a room.He kissed me, and
Victoria’s POVDad, why are you upset? I asked. You already knew we were together.But you’re married, Victoria. You should have talked to me first.Cadmus, I’m sorry, I said as I turned to him. I’ll call you later.Inside the car, my dad took my hand. Is this about revenge, Victoria? Cadmus is the reason you and Makarius are together.He didn’t know who he was back then.Half king? he asked.Is that a problem? I turned to him, feeling angry.Makarius has something over you. He knows your secret.He won’t use it against me, but he’s planning something. I can feel it. War is coming.We need to send all the children away.He stared at me. You saw it?I did. Someone is going to attack the kingdom.How much time do I have, Victoria? Maybe a few days, I said, looking out the window.Why are you so calm about this?I’m ready to fight father, to defend what’s mine. You trained me.No, you’re leaving with your children.I smiled. I’m staying to fight. I’m the princess of this pack, and I won’
Cadmus’s POVI stared through the hotel window in the dark, then turned to see Victoria sprawled on the bed, tangled in the sheets.She doesn’t trust me. That hits hard, colder than the night outside. No matter what I do, her guard is still up. Every suspicious look, every time she pulls away, it hurts. I keep thinking I deserve it. If only I hadn’t messed up so much. There’s a lot I need to fix, and I’m scared it’ll never be enough to earn her trust back. Still, I have to try. The guilt eats at me, and I wonder if I’ll ever forgive myself if she can’t.I’m in love with her, I feel her pain. It's my fault, everything that happened.The moment I found out who I was. Thane wasn’t my brother.My father sent me away to protect me from that monster Makarius. He did his best.He kept his unstable son close. I remember visiting with Bogdana, my nanny, who was supposed to keep me safe and away from Makarius.I didn’t understand at the time. Now I do. She tried to make him understand that I wa
Victoria’s POVCadmus wouldn’t stop, as he had already made me reach orgasm several times. Like he knew my body, knew what I wanted. My hand slid down his body, touching his arousal. Thicker, longer.Comparing Victoria? He whispered as he kissed my lips.No... yes...Are you ready for me? His eyes glowed with an amber-like fire.I let out a moan as he was playing on my clit with his arousal. He pushed inside me, and I let out a breath.He stared at me. You had two children, still fucking tight, he whisperedHis kisses were possessive, his hand touching my breast, my hand caressing his back. This was not sex, I thought, some next level...I lost my thoughts as my body started to tremble, and he pushed deeper, only to make the orgasm seem without an end. Clenching hard as my inside pulsed, he came undone, his breath hot on my lips. I kissed him softly.Still hard inside me. He moved over, and I breathed out.Cadmus pulled me closer. Did I hurt you, Victoria? Looked like you’re in pain.I
Victoria’s POVI was still trying to make sense of his words when Makarius appeared in front of me.What do you want?"You will do as I say," he demanded, unaware that Cadmus was hiding in the closet."Do as you say?" I laughed. "No, Makarius. You don't have any power over me anymore."If the packs find out what you’re capable of, they’ll tear you to pieces.I dare you, go on, if all this time, two children, and you have the heart to do it, I dare you. I shouted to him.Makarius stared at me with those icy blue eyes, the same man I once fell in love with. It hurt more than I could say."Just remember, Victoria, I’m still in control. Stay out of my way.""Never. You hold nothing over me, Makarius. Coward."He stopped and turned, his hand tightening around my neck."Do it," I whispered. "You ruined my soul. I loved you..."For a moment, I saw a flicker of softness in his cold eyes."Power? Let me guess, what more do you want?"I want everything, and I will get it, Victoria. Stay out of
Drystan’s POVVictoria is doubting me. That makes no sense, unless someone is trying to turn her against me. I rack my brain for who could benefit from driving this wedge between us. Makarius? Lately, I’ve noticed the way he watches our interactions, always where he shouldn’t be, dropping subtle hi
"I never have," Balthazar admitted."You’re using the wrong bait," I said with a smile. "Tell me when you’re coming next. I’ll bring you some bait."The dark room never scared me. Drystan always made me face my fears. Sometimes I wonder if there was a bigger reason for that. Thane’s words reverbera
Kara marched up to Sienna, holding her by the neck. “Where is she, you lying piece of shit? Tell me!”“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” Sienna choked out, her voice just above a whisper.Kara lifted her hand, about to hit. “Don’t test me,” she said, her voice subdued. Balthazar walked in at
Victoria’s POVBalthazar stepped up and moved to the front of the line.“You’ve prepared for this: every scenario, all twists. Now get out there and seize those flags,” he said, his voice assertive but not harsh. “It’s merely a friendly game, so don’t kill each other. Four teams. Split up.”I pulle







