KING ARLO'S POVI let go of his shirt and staggered backward, needing to put some distance between us. Every inch of my heart ached from his words. The piercing stares fixated on us weren't helping. I couldn't conceal my agony from them. Luther had hurt me with his words and my agonized look was his trophy.A smirk formed on his face as he saw how speechless I'd gone. Sure, he was feeling like a fucking god right now. Crushing everyone who gave a fuck about Jordy seemed like his sole mission here."You look drained, your highness. You should have a seat, and try to get a grip on your emotions. It's as hard for you as it is for everyone," Luther said in a fake, soliciting tone. As much as I wanted to send him to hell, I didn't. I took a seat, just as he'd requested. He was right. I felt drained all of a sudden. His cruel words had drained me.I reclined on my seat, tuning out their conversation and getting lost in my world of depressing thoughts. His words reverberated in my head. What
Third Person's POV."Fuck this!" Zoey yelled exasperatedly, thrashing her phone aside. It fell on the floor, and she could hear it break into pieces, but she didn't give a shit. She was fed up, and the phone was only adding to her frustration.With a sigh, she tottered out of her room, crossed to the other side of the hallway, and shoved into her brother's room. He was lying in his front, typing away on his laptop. She huffed and plumped down on the edge of his bed."Please come right in, Zoey, have a seat," He mumbled sarcastically, closing the laptop. Her rude entry better have a good reason or he's kicking her ass out."I don't have to knock, Zach. We're twins, I should have access in here whenever I want," Zoey scoffed, falling on her back. She exhaled, fixing her gaze absent-mindedly on the ceiling."Yeah, like I have access to yours, right?" "It's different with girls. You don't just walk in uninvited. What if I was naked, or getting dressed?"Zach sighed, ruffling his curls wi
MESSIAH JORDY'S POVAn icy silence filled the hall and all gazes were on me. I tore my gaze away from Arlo and glanced at everyone seated in the hall. The familiar and a few unfamiliar faces of the palace council. There were so many questions in their eyes, and they made me oddly aware that I was back home. Back to the irky political mind games. Back to my fake identity, and back to the world where I was obligated to do and say whatever it would take for the safety of my parents. I glanced past them and my gaze fell on Luther's wide orbs. The old man was petrified. He was short of breath and was repeatedly hitting his chest. Deep down, I hoped he had a cardiac arrest and slumped right at my feet.After eavesdropping on his altercation and taunting Arlo a few minutes ago, I thought it was safe to say I knew just who my enemy was. Beta Luther, Father of my ex-best friend, advisor to my Father, and a long-time family friend. The man who groomed us from childhood, and was literally our
MESSIAH JORDY'S POVFrail hands wound around my body, caging me in a crushing hug. We had been like this for almost an hour. I was beginning to feel claustrophobic and needed to catch some air. The unending sobbing was getting pretty uncomfortable. It placed the cramped room in a tense mood. Like someone had died, or some catastrophe had just befallen us. When in reality, it was a reunion. A heart-wrenching reunion, I must say. I glanced up at Father, who was standing beside Mum and me. My soliciting eyes were understood and he placed a hand gently on Mum's shoulder."Honey, you're pressing her too hard. Give her a chance to breathe," He rubbed Mom's shoulder, and she let me go.Her wet, swollen eyes gave me another once-over and she broke into another deep sob. "How could they lock you up in here? It's so unfair," she cried, pulling me into another suffocating hug."Mom, I'm fine. I really am," It was hard to hold back my tears. But I had to. That was the only way I could convince
MESSIAH JORDY'S POVThe approaching footsteps knocked me out of the fantasy Arlo's arms had lured me into.With the speed of lightning, I bolted away from his grip. My shackled hands got the chains clanking at my abrupt move. I recoiled into the dark side of the cage. Arlo stilled. Not a word, and not a move. His eyes glistened with emotions that got my heart racing rapidly. The silver locks of his hair fell to his face, intensifying his pathetic look.I averted my gaze from him to the gate as the footsteps got closer. Two warriors showed up and they gave a curt bow at Arlo. I didn't get any bows. Right now, I wasn't royalty anymore. And it shouldn't get to me so much, right? But fuck, I was tearing up, I had to look away and blinked repeatedly to keep my tears in check."Your Majesty, I'm afraid, visiting hours are over," One of the warriors said.I gasped and turned around sharply. Arlo's gaze was still on me, and he caught the panic in my eyes. His dark brows arched slightly lik
Third Person's POVJamal strode into the house, taking off his jacket. He stretched it out and an Omega rushed to him and carefully took the jacket."Dinner has been served, young master," The female omega bowed.Jamal glanced at the dining area and there was no one seated yet. "Where's my Father?""He's upstairs,""Why? You didn't tell him dinner had been served?" "I'm sorry, young master. But he ordered to be left alone,""He's still locked in his study?""I'm afraid so, Young Master,"Jamal's gaze went up the stairs and he couldn't help but wonder what the hell was going on. It's been roughly eight hours since his Father returned from the palace meeting.He'd bumped into him at the doorway and he blasted him for it. Jamal was taken aback by his reaction. He'd known his old man forever, and today was the first time he'd returned home looking like he'd been hit by a cyclone of rage.He flounced into his study and that was the last time he's been seen. It was already midnight, and he
Third Person's PovDry leaves rustled under Jamal's feet in his brooding stroll through the woods. His head was lowered, hands in pockets, shoulders sagged in disappointment.He gave a frosty sigh, glancing at the crescent moon. The moon goddess must be twirling for joy, knowing he was finally having his karma. He couldn't pray to her, even though he wanted to. He was a villain, and she despised his kind.Memories of watching Jordy in the arms of the Lycan King had him stifling a growl. Jealousy spun around his stomach, bringing about a burning fury.He had no right to feel this way. He'd been the maniac who rejected Jordy, without a second thought. He'd spent months blaming Jordy for moving on rather quickly, but that was just him, being toxic and scared. And all the times he chose to stay away, he regretted them now.Which was why he'd been so excited when he heard Jordy was back. It was like the universe had given him a second chance to fix things with Jordy. He wanted to tell him
THIRD PERSON'S POVJamal stalked closer to the huge, wrought iron gate that led to the dungeon. His legs grew weak, again, he turned around and went to stand behind the huge pillars of the palace.His dark clothes synched with the darkness and made him almost unnoticeable. He sighed, leaning against the pillar with his arms wrapped around his chest. He glanced at the dark entrance of the dungeon. Why was it so hard to go through it?He's been out here all night, freezing his ass out. He couldn't sleep. Not because of Zach's super uncomfortable couch, but because his thoughts kept running wild.He was restless. And there was this fear that lurked around his heart, making it race faster than normal. Fear of Jordy getting hurt.Maybe he was just being paranoid, but he just couldn't shake off the feeling. That's why he rushed down here. And it's been two hours already. The morning twilight was slowly breaking through the sky.It made him more restless. In a few hours, Jordy will be summo