I squealed in delight as I hugged Triss as hard as I could without hurting her. I wasn’t surprised I hadn’t noticed her stomach when I saw her. Triss, much like the women in her pack, favored big, colorful, flowing dresses.Triss laughed in pleasure at my open joy.“Tri that’s amazing. Do you know if it’s a boy or a girl yet? How many months gone are you?Does your baby have a godmother?Can I be the godmother?” I laughed delightedly as I shot her rapid-fire questions in quick succession.“Not yet, I’ve decided to wait until birth. I’m 23 weeks pregnant.No, my baby doesn’t have godparents yet.Yes, you can be the godmother.And please calm down and ask your questions one at a time.” Triss replied in one breath, with laughter in her eyes.“I’m sorry Tri, I was just so excited. I love that you’re having a baby” I said with a soft smile.Triss hugged me and looked pleased that I was happy for her.We talked more, and I went in-depth about everything I had experienced since I left the
Arnou and I arrived at the Lycan territory later that evening. Granny and Alisa stood at the entrance to welcome Arnou and me.I was happy to see that granny was strong enough to be on her feet.“Welcome dear, the pack has been dull without you,” Granny said with a pleased chuckle as she enveloped me in a hug.I make a happy face at Arnou behind granny’s back and he laughed loudly and hugged Alisa.Granny released me and I turned to Alisa, I didn’t want to be nasty but I had no idea how she would react to the news of my engagement to Arnou.“So, I heard you’re to be my new sister. Welcome back Daciana, I’m glad your trip ended early. We have a lot to plan together.”Alisa said pleasantly smiling at me. I nervously return her smile. I was still a bit paranoid that her olive branch was actually a thorn.We strolled into the palace together, and I gave Arnou and granny privacy partly because I wanted them to spend some time together, and partly for selfish reasons. I was tired from the j
Alisa dropped her news like a bombshell and shut the door behind her like the information she had just given me was nothing major.I sat down on my bed brooding upon what Alisa had said. I didn’t mind that they got married. I mean Eden had informed, me before I left.I’m very happy with Arnou so the emotion I’m feeling is not jealousy but surprise. I guess I never thought they would go ahead with the wedding.I doubt Nikkini was actually in love with Eden, I was so sure she only had sex with him because he was married to me and she enjoys messing up my life. But now, I can’t help but wonder if she actually developed feelings for Eden or if she married him just to spite me.I guess I’ll find out when I see her at my wedding. My major concern now is finding Feyre and showing Arnou the recording.If Herley’s accomplice still roamed free in the palace, it would be unsafe to tell anyone about the evidence I had. Not even Feyre, whom I had told to help me find some way to fix the phone.I t
Chapter 41I dropped the phone back on my dresser and sank into my bed in disbelief. I had nothing. I had no proof that Herley had poisoned granny, but most importantly, I had lost the voice recording of Herley’s accomplice.The person working with her could be anywhere in the palace. Thank God I didn’t broach the subject with Arnou. If I had accused Herley before checking the phone, I would have come off looking like a jealous fiancée when the phone was checked and no recording was found.A knock sounded at my door and jolted me from my reverie.“You can come in,” I yelled at whomever it was at the other side of the door.I wished it was Arnou, but some part of me knew Arnou would most likely not knock at my door if he wanted to come in.I expected whomever it was to open my doors slightly and come in, but no.The door opened ajar and a flurry of maids began to file into my room, each one carrying some makeup and a few hangers that held concealed dresses.I stared at the masses of cl
Chapter 42I paused and turned to granny.“Granny where are we going? I’ve never been to this part of the palace before.” I asked a bit surprised because I had taught Alisa and showed me everywhere when she gave me a tour.“This is the chambers of high Luna. Not a lot of people are allowed to come here.” Granny replied slowly.I realized that this was the chamber her late daughter-in-law had occupied and died in.She must have a lot of sad and happy memories here.I squeezed her hand tight and went inside with her.I gasped in amazement. It was so beautiful, even more so than the Luna quarters I had occupied as Luna of the blood diamond pack.I mean it made sense I would be occupying grander quarters since I was moving to a higher position.The high Luna’s quarters consisted of a waiting area, a lounge, an eating area, a balcony with an amazing view, a walk-in closet, a common room, an enormous bathing room, and a master bedroom.I stared in awe as I looked everywhere in surprise. The
Chapter 43When I woke up the next morning, I felt refreshed and full of energy. I quietly sat up on the bed taking care not to wake Arnou, then I realized the figure beside me was a pillow, not Arnou.I was surprised because it was still pretty early in the morning and his side of the bed was cold so he must have been gone awhile.I would have taught he didn’t sleep on the bed at all but when I rolled over in the middle of the night, I felt his chest and he had put his hand around my waist.I came down from the bed and wrapped myself in Arnou’s oversize cloak that was hanging behind his door.The weather was cold because it was still early in the morning, and the cloak provided me with much-needed warmth.I slipped out of the bedroom into the waiting area. Arnou’s chambers were just as beautiful as the High-Luna’s own. I looked around maybe he was reading in one of the other rooms in his chambers but he wasn’t. His study didn’t even look disturbed.I went to the door of his chambers,
Chapter 44As soon as Herley left, Alisa came up to me.“Arnou I’m stealing your bride for now. We need to get her ready for the engagement party.” She said with a smile as she pulled me to follow her.I looked behind and mouthed “HELP ME”Arnou chuckled and granny gave me a teasing smile.I allowed myself to be pulled by Alisa.She mind-linked the seamstress to meet us in my room.Gloria already had my measurements so the dresses she came with were perfect fits.Alisa and I compromised and agreed on a dress that we both loved.Next, I was put in a chair and two maids attended to me.One was doing my pedicure and the other did my nails.“Alisa, you’re just standing there watching me. It’s creepy. You’re also going to the party so you should get ready as well.”Alisa shook her head and said“I can always get ready later.”I ignored her, if she was going to force me to endure beauty administrations then I would gladly do the same to her.“Gloria, would you say Alisa and I had totally di
Chapter 45One minute, I had been spinning on the dance floor, happily with the man I was set to marry, and the next I was falling hard.I closed my eyes, but was saved from face-planting and embarrassing myself in front of the entire pack by Arnou.I gasped in shock, my heart was still beating really fast, and I zoned out as my eyes fixed on Herley who was nursing an empty glass cup that had been filled with juice just a few moments prior.I looked down and realized that what had tripped me was some liquid of some sort on the floor.I scoffed in disbelief. Only Herley would sneakily attempt to embarrass me in front of the whole pack in such a petty way.“Are you fine? Daciana, please answer me. Are you okay? What happened?” Arnou asked me worriedly as he helped me stand on my feet.Granny seemed to notice that something had gone wrong and she came to us.“What’s the matter love, are you okay?” She asked me with concern written all over her face.“Yes, I’m fine please don’t worry. I w