INICIAR SESIÓNSELENA’S POV Lucian led me back into the palace as my parents left on their way to Meridara. We didn't speak to each other but the silence wasn't awkward either.The maid came to inform us that our breakfast was ready. We went to the dining room and the table had already been set. The smell of fresh bread and roasted meats drifted through the air making my mouth water.We were ushered to our seats and my smile dropped when they served me a different dish from what Darcy and Lucian were being served. “What's going on? Why aren't you giving me that?” I raised my eyebrows in confusion, pointing to their plate.The maid stopped serving and bowed. “The kitchen prepared this specially for you, following his highness orders.”“But…” I started but Lucian cut me off.“The doctor said they are good for you, so eat and stop complaining.”With a scowl on my face, I sat down and began to eat quietly. Instead of eating the whole thing, I began to pick out the vegetables and push the ones I didn’t
XAVIER'S POVThe moment I asked her if I could hold her, I saw the wheels tuning in her head. Her lips parted as if she wanted to say something but she closed them again.She blinked with fear and uncertainty written all over the lines of her beautiful face.My wolf and I decided to put her out of the misery of making a decision by stepping forward and wrapping my arms around her.I pulled her into my chest and she froze in my arms. I had expected her to push me away but to my surprise she relaxed into me. I used that opportunity to rest my head on her shoulder, breathing in her scent.It was sweet and soothing. It sank into my chest like a rush of warmth after a winter’s storm, calming my aching heart.My wolf let out a low, content growl inside my head.Mate She lifted her arms and wrapped them around me. She began to caress my back to comfort me and I smiled at the gesture. Then I felt it the bond pulsing between us. it was stronger, deeper and more consuming than I had ever felt
DARCY’S POV All three of them turned to me with confused looks when I stepped inside. The air was thick with tension but held my chin high. “I'll stay here with Selena,” I said firmly.My father raised his eyebrows at me. “You want to stay back? Why should you do it when Rowan is the best person to stay back and look after your sister? You should be coming with us to Meridara.”I forced my heart to stay calm and kept my expression unreadable even though my heart was pounding in my chest. This was an opportunity for me not to go to Meridara, so I had to make the most of it.“Rowan should be the one to go with you,” I said quickly. “I know I'm not supposed to be eavesdropping on your conversation but I heard that you want to get Meridara support for the fight against Elira to take back Lunaroria. Apart from Prince Lucian and the Ardyth family, no one knows the situation better than Rowan.“He'll be more useful in convincing Meridara to support us than I will ever be. I can stay back he
LUCIAN’S POV Mark growled in anger as I walked out of the room and slammed the door after me, heading to Beta Joshua's room.I didn't even bother knocking as I pushed the door open to meet Beta Joshua and Rowan in the room packing. They stopped and turned to me in confusion.“Prince Lucian, what's the meaning of this? You can't just barge in here.” He narrowed his eyes.“What the hell do you think you're doing?” I growled, slamming the door shut behind me. “Taking Selena away to Meridara without even consulting me first?”I could feel Mark trying to take over, but with the anger boiling in me, I knew he would go overboard if I let him, so I blocked him from surfacing.Beta Joshua must have noticed it because I saw a bit of fear flashed in his eyes, but he quickly covered it up as he flexed his jaw and rose to his feet. “I don't need your permission to protect my daughter. I'm very certain King Aldric won't take any measures against his daughter for her actions, and you and I both kn
LUCIAN’S POV“There is an eternal punishment for killing your mate, but not everyone knows that because it's such a rare occurrence,” King Aldric continued. “Talia would be alone for the rest of her life and forever regret her actions. It's only inhumane to punish her more.”Xavier sighed and shook his head. “I'm sorry, dad, but I don't find it in my heart to forgive her.”“I'm not asking you to. Just make sure this doesn't get out,” His father ordered, and he nodded in response before walking out.King Aldric turned to me and leaned into his chair as we held each other's gaze in silence.“I know you are worried about Selena’s safety. I am, too, but you don't have to worry, I will make sure nothing happens to her and her child.”Shoving my hand in my pocket and moving closer to him. “I don't think I can trust that. You will protect Talia no matter what. She's still your daughter, even if she's going the wrong path.”“You're right. She's my daughter, it's my duty to protect her but Sel
LUCIAN’S POV The walk to King Aldric office was a quiet one as everyone withdrew to their thoughts. My mind went back to the morning after Jared died. Talia was heartbroken and cried all day. She was even depressed days after that. I pitied her so much and promised to be with her.So all that was a lie all along?‘I wonder how many things she has lied to us about just to get our pity and attention” Mark sighed.‘I know, right? I knew she had feelings for me, but I never imagined that she would go to the extent to kill her own mate just so she could be with me.’‘No wonder she tried to cause a rift between us and our mate,’ he growled as we recalled her telling me about how Selena was only with me because of her ulterior motive but come to think of it she was right about that. Mark continued, ‘Mate was ready to change her mind and tell us the truth but Talia orchestrated the whole garden scene and made her see us kissing, that's why she got mad and turned against us.’ I stopped on m
SELENA’S POVI woke up to a hand caressing my bare back under the sheet. I opened my eyes and blinked to adjust to the light and I was greeted with Lucian's gaze on me.“Good morning, beautiful.” He smiled. All the events of last night came rushing back to me and my cheeks burned with humiliation
CAIUS'S POV"Get out!" I yelled at the palace maids in my study.The maids retreated in fear, their eyes wide open in shock as they slammed the door after them.Good. At least there are people who still fear me.I whirled and put fists on the covering of the shelf behind me, glass shattering on the
LUCIAN’S POV"Fuck," I growled, moving back and forth in my bedroom. My body seethed. The ice cold shower I had when I came in did nothing to quench the flame of hunger that burned within me.Flame of hunger that burned for my mate.Selena. Her name occupied my thoughts, her perfume clung to me, my
SELENA’S POV"Let's go back inside." Lucian took my hand and led me inside.As I walked past Caius, I could feel his eyes scorch up holes in my flesh. I could tell that he hated the bond between Lucian and I, but I didn't know what to make out of it. Was it anger? Jealousy? He shouldn’t be. He rej







