Asher's POVStanding behind the window in my office, I had my back arched as I stared at the large expanse of land that lay far ahead. Staring at the vegetation was always therapeutic. It clears my head and abates my worries. That's why I'm yet to have a project to sit on it. After what happened yesterday, I had instructed Talen to inform the guards not to allow Miller anywhere near the palace.I wouldn't have her come by everyday to poke my mistake in my face and also threaten Aurora who is innocent. Miller's presence was going to make my reconciliation with my Luna difficult so I didn't want to take chances. Her faction report can come in through her father, I have no issue with that. The approaching footsteps were faint at first but it began to get louder until I was able to pinpoint the exact place the person was heading to.Turning away from the window, I made my way into the middle of my study, waiting for my visitor and like I had predicted, a knock came through. “Come in
Reader’s POVBoiling with fury, Miller stormed all the way from the palace to her apartment, ignoring everyone she walked by on the way. On arrival, she slammed the door shut, making everything hanging on the wall to shatter. Kicking her shoes off, she made her way into the middle of the living room and then began to pace about in circles, muttering curse words to herself. Suddenly halting, her eyes fell on the vase beside the couch, she was going to fall on the couch to get her thoughts back in line but everything about the vase irked her. Grabbing the ceramic object, she smashed it against the floor, watching as the pieces shattered everywhere as her chest rose and fell in rhythm.“This isn't the plan." She mumbled, biting the inside of her cheek. “This wasn't the plan." She yelled, this time around, kicking her shoe towards the wall before she grabbed her head with both hands as she let out an ear splitting scream.Miller was humiliated and this time, it hit more harder than t
Aurora’s POVThe room smelled faintly of roses and powder. At the moment, I was sitting behind the mirror in my room, staring at my reflection as Mira fixed my hair. When she was done, she leaned in, brushing a final stroke of powder across my cheekbone, her brows furrowed in focus.Asher was going to make up an excuse to evade the meeting. He was going to send Talen on the grounds that I was unfit to attend a function but I was quick to step in. The council were going to gang up against him, that I was sure of. Asher was strong but not when he was faced with more than twenty Council members who were strongly against him all because of me. I’m not going to give them a chance to step on his toes. — I thought, smacking my lips. “There,” Mira said, stepping back with a bright smile dancing on her lips, “Perfect.”Taking another look at my reflection after her finishing touches, my heart fluttered. The face staring back at me was almost unrecognizable, elegant, composed, and not the
Aurora’s POVThe moment Emma rushed into the reception room, my stomach did a violent churn as I slowly pulled myself to my feet. Emma hugged me tightly, almost squeezing life out of me in the process. Everyone knew it was just for show so no one was moved. After a few back and forths, Asher made me sit next to him, while holding me firmly like I was going to slump the next minute. My mission here was to meet with my father. I had only decided to see Emma and Scarlet to read their expressions but to my disappointment, they didn’t give anything. Just when I was going to head for my father's room, Asher’s arms tensed. I could feel it as my head was resting on his shoulder. “Why?" He asked, his voice making the air thick with tension. I wanted to stop him from going further but he shot at them again. When it seemed like things were going to spiral out of control soon, I clung to Asher’s arm, trying to stop him from creating a scene, but he wasn’t having it.“What are you talking ab
Reader’s POVWith Aurora out of the way, Scarlet and Emma were up and doing, trying to convince the council to hasten up the coronation of the new Alpha, which was Scarlet. Alpha Simone was yet to wake up from coma, the physician had already pronounced him brain dead and had said it would become a miracle to return to life. The council meeting had already ended and everyone was heading out of the hall. After saying her farewell to the last elder who left the hall, Emma stepped out, her head bowed as she tried to process the information she had been fed with. The long hallway of the council building was unusually quiet as she walked out, the heavy wooden doors clicking shut behind her. The weight of the elders’ decision still pressed on her shoulders. Her heels which echoed on the polished floors as she made her way to meet with Scarlet were the only sound in the hallway. Just when she was about to go around the corner, a maid burst through the corridor with flushed cheeks and fr
Aurora’s POVWas I surprised? Of course not. Since the very beginning, Miller had made it clear to me that she saw me as a competition but on the other hand, I saw her like a random subject, trying to crawl her way to the top through manipulation. Pushing my hand into my hair, I let out a little wince, not because I was overwhelmed. I just wanted to get enough rest and most especially, I wanted peace. Sitting upright with a composed look, though my insides twisted like a coiled serpent, I turned to face Asher before shifting my gaze towards the window. The room was dim, save for the thin streaks of late afternoon sunlight slipping through the curtains. Dust motes danced in the golden light, careless and free, unlike me that was stuck in a place, going around in circles and trying to survive. I hadn't cried since waking up, not even when Miller came in flaunting her triumph, not when the full weight of the auction house massacre settled in my chest and not when I realized the str