LOGINNina's POV"I would like to suggest a very dangerously fun game but my brother has issues with trusting his people." Aiden started, his arms crossed over the shoulders of the female guard as his eyes fell on mine."I will be surprised if anyone is afraid to be here. There are tens of security guards protecting us. We've got another batch of guards ready to take down rogues if they show their ugly faces." Aiden bragged."Shall we begin the game?" Killian quickly asked. I was going to ask the same question, but I didn't want to say anything."Of course. It's Truth or Dare. The game is more fun under the cool light of the moon on a mountain as high as this," Aiden con
Nina's POV"It's a good idea actually but have you considered the consequences that may come with this?" I replied to Jace who sat down across from me, drumming his fingers on the table. "I just want to make my brother happy. To lose that great competition to your brother isn't as easy as you think it is." Jace said, his tone laced with concern. "I know he isn't worth being made happy and alright but I wanna do this. It's a reflection of who I truly am, not what he's done to deserve it.""That's how leaders think. I'm not surprised, but I am impressed, I have to say," I said, nodding as I offered a gentle smile too. "What's on your mind by the way? How do you intend to make him happy? You know he's a rascal guy. What really makes him happy may go against the laid-down rules of the pack.""He brought a suggestion actually, and I said I was going to inform you." He started, clearing his throat. "It's nighttime and we are going to the woods to have fun on the mountains. Don't worry abou
Jace's POV“She is permitted to live in Velmora but under tough restrictions. I think that’s a fair punishment,” I said to Aiden. “I can give you the details of her location. You can pay her a visit only when the security guards give you the chance. Anything else?”“Thank you. I thought you would kick her out of Velmora. It’s indeed fair. Then again, I heard you reconciled with Derek. That’s a great attribute of a leader—forgiveness and reconciliation. Congratulations to you.” He shook my hand as he spoke. Being friends with Derek would definitely come with a lot of restrictions.“Killian convinced me. I didn’t know anyone could change my mind that easily,” I replied honestly. When he told me, I didn’t even argue with him. I asked him to bring in Derek, and that was the end of the discord between us.“That’s why he will continue to be your best friend,” he said with a low smile. “Have you guys considered having fun, maybe during weekends?”I shook my head slowly. “Not exactly. We’ve b
Aiden's POV"Has it ever crossed your mind to seize the position from Jace?" Derek asked, his voice dropping. "Don't tell me you've never thought of that." "He gave me the chance to stay relevant. I don't think it's advisable to attack him. It's a sign of rebellion. Why did it cross your mind?" I asked. "Stop acting like the good guy. Everyone knows how you set up Jace on the issues with Amara, the stranger who bore a four-year old boy. We know the little boy belongs to you but the news hasn't been cast to the public. So, don't act like you're innocent." "No one is perfect. I think that's the word. If we are going to be friends, our beliefs have to align. I don't believe in rebelling to the throne of Velmora. But you do. What does that imply?" I shot back. "It was so tough to get into this pack. Killian eventually convinced Jace to reconcile with me. Don't you think we're going to be good friends if you refuse to be my own friend?" Derek said. That must be a lie. Jace wouldn't bef
Nina's POV"You could have made her sign a legal contract with Velmora. She didn't see the need to, neither did you, and that was why she left. She knows there are no consequences," Jace admonished. A knock came on my door. A guard opened it after I gave him the permission to, informing me about the girls that have now arrived at my doorstep."Come, let's make a good choice this time around." I held Jace's hands as we moved out of my office, standing in front of the twenty interested candidates."Did you ask them to converge?" Jace asked, dropping his hands.I gave a nod. "I can't survive without a private guard, you know? I need to choose a candidate who can give the
Nina's POV"You know I can't do this. I can get a maid to help you with this, Nina. Don't act too mighty because you are not." Maya boldly stated, sitting on the bed, staring at me. "You are a slave. Jace made you a slave. Maya is a slave to Velmora. You will obey my commands because you don't have a choice." I reminded her. "I didn't know this was the reason why you called me. I could have stayed with Aiden." She rose to her feet as she moved towards the desk, picking up the big notebook. "I'd like to borrow this. I'll return it before the day turns dark. What do you think?" "I think I've got the right people around now." I gave a quiet nod as the door opened, revealing three guards. I'd sent them a message to report to my room. "Keep her behind the bars. Don't make the bail option available. If anyone asks you why she's being locked up, do not answer them. If it's Aiden, Jace, or Killian, then let them know she tried to lay a finger on the Luna of Velmora." I informed the guard







