تسجيل الدخولSharina’s POVAn uneasy silence settled over the camp as everyone looked between the King and me.Even the wolves who had been celebrating moments ago had gone quiet.I stared into his steel-grey eyes, my thoughts racing as I weighed my options carefully.My chances of getting out of the mess Scarlett had left me in were very slim, so I focused on the one thing I had always wanted and had gone too far to lose.The title of Luna Queen.“The mating ceremony tomorrow must take place,” I finally said.For a heartbeat, nobody reacted.A wave of murmurs spread through the crowd, and I could almost guess what they were thinking.Why would she waste such a rare opportunity on something that was already guaranteed?Fools.They wouldn't understand.Being their queen was no longer guaranteed. Not with everything happening now.So I had to secure it properly.Once I became Queen, nobody could simply cast me aside. A Luna Queen carried authority of her own. Even a king could not erase that overnig
Malric’s POV The moment I ended the mindlink, I turned to Theodore.“Follow me.”He obeyed without question.I mindlinked the guards outside Sharina's tent, ordering them not to allow anyone in or out until I said otherwise.When I returned to where Scarlett’s body lay, most of my suspicion toward Sharina had already begun to shift, but not enough to dismiss her completely.“She's from a traitor's bloodline,” Robert said, pointing to a mark on Scarlett's upper thigh.I stepped closer and examined it.The symbol meant nothing to me.“What do you mean?”Robert removed his glasses and rubbed the bridge of his nose.“This happened before you were born, My King.”Then he told me the story.Years ago, a mated couple had plotted treason against the throne. They were discovered before their plan could succeed. Rather than execute them immediately, my father had shown mercy and exiled them instead.Unfortunately, they took his mercy for weakness.Not long after, they attempted a coup.That wa
Malric’s POV I led Emily away from that tent to stop her from seeing the maid's dead body like that.She was already shivering.I took her to my tent and comforted her until she felt better. We would talk about our child later, but right now, I needed to deal with Sharina first.“We'll be leaving for the palace soon,” I said, standing up. “So get ready. I need to attend to something.”I pressed a kiss to her forehead and stepped out.The moment the tent flap fell behind me, whatever softness Emily brought out of me disappeared.Rage returned. The kind that demanded answers.Sharina’s tent was the first place I stopped.The guards Lucien had placed outside straightened immediately when they saw me approaching.I didn’t remember to ask if she was decent before barging in. She wasn't, but I didn’t care. She seemed not to care either, apparently hoping her half-nakedness would be enough to stop my wrath.I yanked the sheet from the bed and threw it over her, my body looming over hers as
Emily’s POV The room seemed to tilt slightly around me.Only hours ago Scarlett had been talking endlessly beside me during the hunt. Asking questions I didn't want to answer.Now she was lying here like nothing remained of her but an empty shell.My throat tightened painfully."Is she the maid you mentioned?" Malric asked. His voice sounded distant.I found it difficult to answer.Tears blurred my vision.Eventually, I managed a small nod."Yes. Scarlett."The word barely came out.A muscle ticked in Malric's jaw. Then immediately, he crossed the distance between us."No," he said quietly. His hand settled against my shoulder. "She's not worth your tears."The firmness in his voice grounded me a bit.I nodded, as I buried my face in his chest.“You’re leaving here.” he said, already guiding me away from the bed.I let him.Because if I stayed any longer, I wouldn’t be able to breathe properly looking at Scarlett’s lifeless body.Just before we reached the entrance, he stopped abrupt
Emily’s POV. Irene stood there. Her big round eyes were locked on me, glistening like she had been holding something back for too long and it finally cracked the moment she saw me. For a second she didn’t speak. She just stared at me like she was trying to convince herself I was actually real and not something her mind had made up out of fear. “What?” I asked, sitting up slowly, confused more than anything. I didn’t get a chance to adjust properly. A sharp sting hit my shoulder. I frowned reflexively. Then I realised she had slapped me there. Before I could even process why, she crashed into me, wrapping her arms around me like she was afraid I would disappear again if she let go. And just like that, she started crying. Not quiet crying either. The kind that came out uneven, messy, like she had been holding it in for hours and it finally broke. “How dare you think of leaving me alone?” she said, voice shaking as she clung tighter. “I was scared… I heard the rumours you were d
Emily’s POV I knew the priestess disliked me. That much had never been hidden. But hearing her call my innocent child a bastard? That was the height of it. My hand moved instinctively toward my stomach. Oddly… anger wasn’t what settled inside me. Resolve did. Long lasting resolve. I made up my mind silently. I was leaving the castle for good. And this time around, I meant it. My child would not grow up inside an environment where his existence would be debated, resented or treated like a mistake waiting to be corrected. Once we returned back to the palace, I would start planning how to leave. Not even Malric would know. And the thought hurt more than I wanted to admit. Because he had defended me, he defended our child. Fiercely and without hesitation. But how long would this continue? How long would I remain the center of conflict between him and the priestess? This wasn't just personal anymore. This was the kingdom. Duty. Politics. Power. And now… a child. I refu
Malric’s POV “Robert!” I roared as I barged into the infirmary, Emily cradled in my arms.He rushed over as I laid her on the bed. She clutched my hand weakly. “Please… spare the child,” she whispered.I knew she meant the girl I’d seen with Lucien. If she had caused this harm to my mate, I’d show
Emily’s POV I was still contemplating the best decision when I heard voices.“Please…they'll kill me.” The girl ran and hid herself behind the small rock I sat on, curling into herself.“Where did that little devil run to?” My head snapped toward the sound. Two men stepped out from the trees.My
Emily's POV I gave a snorted laugh. “I’m not sure I am. I just haven’t given him a reason to throw me out yet.”Lucien studied me for a moment before returning his attention to the pan.“He does seem different with you,” he said. “I’ve known him for twenty-two years. He has zero patience for incom
Emily’s POV Malric rose from the floor as if nothing in the world could unsettle him. Then he stepped behind me, pinning my back to his chest.“Since when did you decide to train here?” Malric’s voice vibrated against my spine.Lucien smiled faintly, unbothered by Malric’s sharp tone. “I used to f







