LOGINAlyssa’s POVThe second we realised what my father might have done to himself, we knew we had to research a way to reverse it and hopefully cure him. If all were going well, Vivian and Freya would still be out preparing for a royal visit for the next hour or two, and if Alexander could throw Freya off the scent if she came back early, we’d have extra time. Alexander went downstairs to keep an eye on the door whilst Nolan, Kai and I headed to my father’s library. My father kept a collection of books, particularly those related to our history. He liked to be informed about the Pack, the kingdom and our family. That interest might save his life. The books I wanted to look for were most likely in his office; he would’ve kept them close to him, safe, since they might’ve been filled with sensitive information about the family.So, quickly, we headed towards the study. The door was locked. Of course, the door was locked. My father’s body was found in his study. Vivian would want to keep it
Freya’s POV This was all so boring. It was like a pageant, but not a fun one. The parade of people was never-ending, and so were the fake tears that I had to endure. My mother had warned me that we would have to perform for a little while longer, but it was getting so annoying.Especially Caleb. My younger brother could not stop himself from crying, and it took everything within me not to constantly roll my eyes at his behaviour. As a future Alpha, he should’ve had more dignity. I didn’t cry that much when my own father died. When the main procession of the funeral had finished, we were sent word that the rest of the Royal Family would be visiting to share their condolences, so mother began preparations to welcome them. I went to help her, of course, anything to gain even more approval from the Luna Queen.I still hadn’t given up on Alexander, but my patience was wearing thin, and my pride wouldn’t allow itself to be rejected yet again. It wasn’t even the fact that I was in love wit
Alyssa’s POVI could barely comprehend what Nolan had said. Was it because I hadn’t heard it properly? Was it because I didn’t want to give myself that kind of hope? I saw his body! I’d said goodbye! What else was there?But even so, a tug at my heart, my soul, made me lift my head and take a step towards Nolan.“What… What are you saying, Nolan?”“Don’t give her hope if you have nothing to back it up with,” Kai stated harshly, glowering at the other Alpha.I understood his protection, that he didn’t want me to get hurt or to get my hopes up. But I put my hand out, silently asking him to stop as I looked Nolan in the eye.“Tell me everything you know or think.”“I would need to get a better look to be certain,” Nolan said carefully, once again, looking around him to make sure that no one was listening, “But based on what I’ve seen, it looks like it might be a curse. If Alpha Henry knew that danger was coming, he might have placed it on himself as a… protection? I’ve done a lot of rese
Alexander’s POVKai and I took our places at the front of the funeral procession that would carry Alpha Henry to his final resting place as our wolves followed at our side. As the highest-ranking wolves in the territory, we showed our respect by taking part in the funeral. Other Alphas had come to pay their respects and show their support to the Snow family:Alpha Thomas and his son, Taylor Ares of the Fire Bone Pack. Alpha Nolan of the Star Forest Pack.Alpha Evan and his Beta.As well as other Alphas from the minor packs. It made me feel a bit guilty that I didn’t know all of their names.I caught Alpha Thomas’s eye, and though he wouldn’t dare to disrespect me in front of the other Packs, it didn’t stop him from finding Alyssa and shooting daggers at her with his eyes and growling. The humiliation of his son at the trial and in the Colosseum hadn’t been forgotten.A snarl from my left, from Kai, caught my attention, and it seemed that he had noticed the same thing I had. His snar
Kai’s POVThe funeral took place quite quickly as preparations began, and within two days of examining Alpha Henry’s body with Alyssa, Alphas from all over came to the Ice Heart Pack to pay their respects. As the princes, we were given special accommodation from Vivian, representatives of the Crown, so she couldn’t make us leave even if she wanted to. It didn’t stop her from making it exceedingly clear that she despised both my brother and me. She attempted to have Alyssa removed from the territory. I made it clear that if Alyssa was forced to leave, my fiancé, who was recognised by the Crown, would be shed.“Attack my Pack, General, and I will ensure the Ice Heart and Fire Bone Pack will wage war on you personally.”She said this, hidden behind multiple guards, as if that would possibly stop me. I didn’t have to yell or scream. I simply stated with a grin on my face, “You can go ahead and fucking try.”Whether she was tempted to test me on whether I was bluffing or not (I wasn’t), s
Alyssa’s POV It was him, alright. I didn’t want to believe it. I wanted to convince myself that it was some kind of trick, that at the very worst, it was a prank of sorts, a deception to convince me to leave and never come back.But no… That was my father lying on his bed, cold and stiff as if he’d been dead for days.“What happened?” I asked, my voice shaky and timid as I crept towards him, like he would wake up with just one sound.“A heart attack,” Vivian said simply, crossing her arms with disdain, “The healers said it may have been from the stress of the wedding.”Every eye in the room, aside from mine and Kai’s, turned to Alexander, accusation and rage in their eyes. The prince who jilted the Alpha’s daughter at the altar, the prince who had been playing with both of the Alpha’s daughters for months now, the prince who kept fucking things up for everyone else around him.“You mean to say-“ Alexander started.“That you’re responsible for my Alpha’s death?” Vivian interrupted him
Alyssa's POVMy father sat at his desk, his head held up by his hands underneath his chin. He was looking at me, scanning me as he tried to sift through his mind for what he really wanted to say. But I didn’t baulk as he surveyed me. I kept my head high, waiting for what I knew was coming.“You alw
Alyssa’s POVI followed my father in silence towards his study. I could feel the weight of his judgment bearing down on me, and it took everything within me not to tremble. Was he going to send me away himself? Tell me I was no longer his daughter? He’d sent me to the Red Maple Camp after all.I fe
Alyssa's POVWhen I first arrived at the palace, I was terrified. It was just after the incident with Taylor that I felt like it was a lifetime ago. I was immediately thrust into a trial and then a fight in The Colosseum, and it felt like everything was going wrong. But now that I was leaving in th
Alyssa's POVKai had asked me to stay still and safe in his room whilst he went to deal with something, and the servants fetched my things from where I’d been staying as a palace maid. But after five minutes, I knew I wouldn’t be able to stay there until Kai returned. There was too much on my mind







