LOGINCassius’s POVThe abandoned moon chapel had been forgotten by the kingdom for years.Its stained-glass windows were cracked, the stone walls covered in dust, and the old altar had long since been used for its purpose.But tonight, it served mine.I stood beneath the broken archway, waiting.A nervous set of footsteps approached.The middle aged chief healer entered through the wooden doors and immediately looked around.“You came alone?”He nodded.“Yes, my Lord.”“Good.”I turned toward him.For a moment, I simply observed his face.He looked terrified.That pleased me.“You did well today, Emyrius.”The healer lowered his head.“I only followed your instructions.”“And because you followed them, the King believes Luna Alicia suffered from food poisoning.”“Yes.”“You could have told him the truth.”The healer's face tightened.“I could not.”“You could have told him what you discovered when you examined the remnants from her teacup.”The young healer swallowed.“I said nothing.”“An
Nadia’s POVThe palace had never felt so quiet.Everyone knew what had happened to Luna Alicia.The King was furious. And everyone was afraid.I stood at the entrance of the royal interrogation chamber with my arms folded across my chest, watching the kitchen staff being brought in one after another.King Vyan sat behind the large oak table.His expression was cold.His golden eyes revealed nothing.I knew that look.He was not questioning them as a King.Rather as a man who was desperate to find whoever had hurt the woman he loved.That made him so dangerous, and sexy.The first cook stepped forward.“Your Majesty.”“What did you prepare for Luna this morning?”The cook immediately lowered his head.“Breakfast, my King. Fruit, bread, pastries, eggs, and tea.”“Who prepared the tea?”The cook swallowed.“Rima, my King.”My eyes moved toward the doorway.Interesting.Vyan leaned forward.“Did anyone else touch the tea?”“No, my King. Rima carried it to the dining hall.”The cook was di
VYANI had never been so afraid in my life.The moment Alicia stopped responding, I lifted her into my arms and carried her straight out of the dining hall.“Open the doors!”The guards moved instantly.“Clear the way!”Servants and palace guards hurried aside as I carried my Luna through the palace corridors toward the royal healing center.Her head rested against my chest.Her eyes remained closed.I kept looking down at her face.“Alicia.”Nothing.I tightened my hold around her.“Stay with me.”The royal healer and his assistants rushed behind me.“King Vyan, place her on the bed.”I lowered Alicia carefully onto the healing bed.The healers immediately surrounded her.One checked her pulse while another examined her eyes.“Give us space,” the head healer ordered.I stepped back.But only a few feet.“I am not leaving.”The healer looked at me.“My King, we need to work.”“Then work.”My voice came out colder than I intended.He nodded and turned back to Alicia.For several minute
VYANI could not stop looking at Alicia after the passionate night we spent together.My Luna sat beside me at the breakfast table, her silver-blonde hair falling loosely over her shoulders as sunlight streamed through the tall windows of the royal dining hall.She looked beautiful.More importantly, she looked happy.That was all I had ever wanted.I reached for a piece of fruit and placed it on her plate.“Eat.”She looked at me with narrowed eyes.“I know how to eat, Vyan.”“I was not sure.”She picked up the fruit and took a small bite.“There. Happy?”“Very.”She rolled her eyes.“You're becoming bossy.”“Becoming?”A smile tugged at my lips.“You have known me long enough to know I have always been bossy.”She laughed softly.I loved that sound.I reached for my cup, watching her from the corner of my eye.Alicia took another bite of fruit before reaching for a small pastry.She ate half of it and then placed it down.I frowned slightly. That was unusual.Alicia loved pastries.
NADIAMorning dawned in shades of blue, a reflection of the beautiful sky.Thin rays of sunlight slipped between the towering palace windows, painting the marble corridors in pale gold and silver. The kingdom was awake, and the palace had already begun its familiar dance.Palace servants hurried through the eastern halls carrying polished silver trays, fresh bread, fruit, and steaming tea.The familiar buzz of another royal day.Soft footsteps echoed across the marble floors.Doors opened and closed.Servants exchanged quiet greetings while guards changed shifts at the end of the corridors.Everything was painfully normal.No one noticed me.I could be invisible when the need arose.It has always been my greatest advantage.I had learned that long before I learned how to hide my feelings.A polite smile here.A lowered gaze there.A quiet "Good morning" whenever someone passed.People rarely questioned the quiet girl standing in the corner.They trusted the person who never caused tro
Luna AliciaI smiled before even opening my eyes.Warmth surrounded me.Not from the blankets.From him.Vyan's arm rested securely around my waist, holding me against his chest as though even in sleep he refused to let me drift too far away.His heartbeat was slow and steady beneath my cheek.Comforting.Safe.Lyra stretched lazily inside me."We should stay here forever.""I don't think the kingdom would appreciate their Luna refusing to leave bed.""Their King certainly wouldn't mind."I laughed quietly.My laughter must have stirred him because I felt him shift behind me.His grip tightened ever so slightly."You're awake."His voice was rough with sleep.Deep.Dangerously attractive."I've been awake for at least thirty seconds.""A tragedy.""Oh?""I preferred you asleep."I frowned."Excuse me?""So you couldn't argue."I turned in his arms just enough to glare at him."You are incredibly rude before breakfast."Golden eyes met mine.Sleep still lingered within them, softening
KING VYAN’S POVI sat at the head of the long obsidian table, Kylian at my right, the six Elders of the Lycan Court seated in a half-circle before me.I could smell their unease. They hated meetings like this because they knew my patience for politics was thin.Elder Theros, the oldest of them all,
Alicia's POVI hesitated for only a moment before following him out into the palace gardens.The garden was nothing like I expected.It had marble walkways and flowerbeds perfectly with a fountain standing at the center, its water as clear as crystal. The air smelled of roses and daisies, fresh and
Alicia POVThe bright rays from the sun slipped through the tall curtains, casting a soft glow across the strange room. I blinked against it as memories of last night rushed back, Derrick’s rejection, Clara’s vicious smile, the stones and insults, and the Lycan King’s golden eyes when he claimed me
Alicia's POVI had never seen him in my life before, only heard stories of his unmatched power, and ability to command packs with a single word.My knees went weak.His gaze swept over the pack like a predator observing its prey, until it fell on Derrick.“Your Majesty,” Derrick spoke, striding for







