LOGINSarah’s POVWhat I thought would be kept a secret until Malric and Sharina’s bonding was finally out.Emily’s pregnancy.Even though Malric hadn’t openly said it, I knew the bonding ceremony tomorrow was already at risk. And if he acted recklessly, it could end the same way King Darius’s situation had ended.I needed to act fast.I went looking for Sharina.“We have a problem.”Her attention snapped to me immediately.“What is it?”“I’m sure you don’t know yet… but Emily is pregnant.”I was sure the words landed heavier than expected because her expression changed instantly. Shock first, then disbelief.For a moment, she said nothing.“I’m sorry I had to tell you like this,” I added quickly. “That’s why I came to you.”She looked disoriented, obviously still trying to process what I had just said.“I heard you used your royal wish to secure the bonding ceremony tomorrow,” I continued. “That was smart of you.”I paused, choosing my next words more carefully now.“But that still doesn’t
Sharina’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’m sorry about this, Emily,” she said, worry threading through her voice.I inhaled slowly, forcing myself to compose my expression before turning to her. “It’s not a big deal,” I said, offering a smile…if it could be called one.Of course, even someone her age knew it wasn't real. S
Emily’s POV I spotted Sarah from afar, and I could tell she was heading straight toward us.“Her name is Sarah,” I said. “I don’t know much about her…but I know that she's close to the king”I waited for Piper’s response, but none came. So, I glanced to my side.She was gone.“Where did she go?” I
Emily's POV What in the moon’s name…was that?There were reddish veins bulging around her eyes, like lightning streaking across her skin. Her eyes… the pupils had vanished, leaving only white.My stomach dropped.Almost immediately, her face returned to normal, as if nothing had happened.“Emily.”
Sharina’s POV(A day before)After leaving Malric’s office, I went straight to my room, kicking off my heels the moment the door shut behind me.“That wolfless. Defective. Useless, cursed mutt!” I spat, flinging each piece of clothing from the heap I had piled on my bed across the room.I had laid







