Natalia POVI slowly make my way back to our bedroom after the Blood Moon Ball. It was a glorious event and I was so happy to see how many members of our Kingdom found their mates. I spent most of the evening sitting on my throne with my feet propped up to minimize the swelling. Members of the Kingdom can up to me throughout the night to offer their congratulations and tell me how much happier everyone is in the Kingdom now that Alexander is gone. I have found that many of them are weary of Victor as well simply because he was Alexander's brother. But I assured them all that even though they may look the same they are definitely not the same. Just as Victor and I make it back to our bedroom room a pain shoots through my belly causing me to need to stop and take a breath. Victor is at my side in second. "What's wrong," he asks as he lays his hand on my stomach causing the twins to twist and turn crazily in my stomach.Just as suddenly as the pain came it went away. Standing i
Victor POV Three years later I can hear giggles coming from the kitchen and I just know that the boys are up to no good. "Ezra and Titus," I yell as I make my way into the kitchen. I look around the room and I don't see any sign of the boys. But Crystal and Margaret are unsuccessfully trying to hide the smirks that are on their lips. Standing in the middle of the kitchen with my hands on my hips I glare at my mate's two friends knowing that they are hiding the boys from me. "Where are they?" I ask Crystal and Margaret. "Who are you looking for?" Margaret says with a glint of humor twinkling in her eyes. "You know who," I say as I try to pretend to be angry. "The boys are supposed to be tidying their room." Suddenly a little blonde head pops up from behind the kitchen island and his blue eyes sparkle brightly as he looks at me. "Why do we have to tidy our room," Ezra says with a pout on his lips. Then a little brown head pops up from beside him. Every time I see h
NATALIA I push my plump bottom lip out in a little pout and stomp my foot on the ground. I can’t believe he is telling me no. Alexander never tells me no. He watches me with a smirk on his face as I throw my little tantrum, almost like he is enjoying my displeasure. “Please…” I beg. “It is just so hot outside.” “My beautiful Little Queen,” Alexander says as he cups my cheek in his hand and rubs his thumb over my lip. My breathing hitches a little bit at his touch, but I refuse to give in. I want to go swimming. “It isn’t a good day today.” Alexander says shortly. Gently I run my fingers over the stiff collar of his shirt. A shirt that just a few months ago I would have had to iron myself. “I am sure you could use a break today. You are always working.” Alexander groans impatiently under my touch. His crystal blue eyes darken as I run my fingers over the beautiful mark that sits on his neck, my mark. “I will send you with Ra
A loud banging on my door disrupts my thoughts. I tried to go to sleep when I found myself back in my old room, but it was useless. How was I a Queen yesterday and back to an Omega today? Am I getting some sort of second chance? “I have to tell someone,” I murmur quietly to myself. But then who could I trust with this type of information? Who would believe that I have traveled back in time to fix the future? It sounds insane even though I know that it is the truth. Alexander. Alexander would have to believe me. The loud banging continues and an even louder voice booms through my bedroom door. “It is Monday, Nat,” Rebecca yells through the door. “Laundry day.” “Yes ma’am,” I call through the door. Rebecca is the head Omega, and she takes her job very seriously. Everything must run smoothly, or she is unhappy. Pulling myself from the bed I press my fingers against my temples trying to alleviate the pain behind them. Pulling
I peer out of the old sheets that I have hung in my room as curtains. Pulling the latch to my window I shove it open and let the night air come into my room. I had hoped that it would be refreshing but I was wrong. The breeze that hits my face is as warm as the day was. Propping myself up into the window ledge I close my eyes and listen to the sounds of the night. From way up here I can hear everything, and it soothes my wolf, Adeline. Far off in the distance I can hear the rushing water of the spring that feeds into the river and just like always the cool water calls out to me. My eyes wander to the ground and none of the guards are patrolling on this side of the castle. Swinging my legs outside of the window I let them dangle for a moment while I listen for the sounds of the guards. Satisfied that I won’t get caught, I slink myself out of the window and hold on to the edge until I feel my toes grip the lattice that is underneath. Carefully and quiet
**Indicates a Dream** My body groans in pain as I lay down in my bed. Rebecca has been especially cruel to us this week and my muscles are screaming for some sort of relief. Laying on my cot I try not to think about what tomorrow will bring. Tomorrow is the Labyrinth. Tomorrow my life changes forever for the second time. I wish that I could go into the Labyrinth with hope of finding my mate, but I already know the truth. My mate will not be waiting for me on the other side of the impossible maze. A warm breeze flutters in my bedroom carrying hints of citrus and pine. Adeline goes wild in my mind begging for me to take her back to the spring to see Victor. “No,” I grumble anxiously. “Tomorrow is too important.” Closing my eyes I let the delicious scent lull me into a deep sleep. **“There are things you need to see,” a voice echoes in my mind. “Things you need to know about the past.” I am pulled backwards through the night.
The day is hot. Sweat beads form on my forehead as we stand outside of the castle waiting for Alpha Alexander to come out. I lift my nose to the air and discreetly searching for the scent of my mate, but I know it is too early in the day for me to detect him. I frown at the thought that my mate won’t be waiting for me within the Labyrinth, but I already knew that. I have lived this once before. I should be disappointed, but I am not. I know that Alexander waits for me at the end of the three days. With a loud creek the castle doors open wide and Alexander, my Alexander, walks slowly through the doors and stops just at the edge of the platform. I stare up at his beautiful, chiseled face and butterflies form in my stomach. Even though I know that he will be cruel to me for a few weeks I cannot help but remember how gentle and kind he becomes. Everyone else bows their head in respect as he scans his crystal blue eyes over us. When he reaches me I give him
The sunlight peeks over the tall walls of the Labyrinth and beats down on Adeline’s fur causing her to stir. She stretches her feet out in front of her like a cat would and digs her nails in the dirt floor. Shaking the dirt and dust off her fur from sleeping on the ground. She arches her back and begins to shift, allowing me to come forward once again. Once my bones snap back into place I grab the neatly folded maid’s dress and slip it over my head. As I snap the buttons one by one I lift my nose to the air and sniff. The scent of citrus and pine is nowhere to be found. I cannot help but feel a little disappointed in the fact that I can no longer track down the scent. It is almost like I imagined the scent yesterday. I slip on my black flats, and I look around at my surroundings. The corners and corridors have all changed since I fell asleep last night. I let out a frustrated sigh and my arms flop to my side. Looking around I have no idea which way to go. So I just pick