I woke up in the morning, the exhaustion from last nights events clung to me along with the chill the morning brought.While I wasn't drunk enough to forget last nights events, I knew I hadn't fallen asleep in my own bed. And yet, in my own bed is where I woke up.The blanket Viktor had placed around me was still curled around my fingers, the strangely intoxicating scent lingered on the blanket and gave me a sense of security.Viktor must have brought me back to my bed. The thought of him carrying me sent a shiver down my spine. I wished I had stayed awake long enough to enjoy the feeling of his arms around me.I felt like I was becoming more attached to him, but there was nothing I could do to stop it. My feelings were already ever so present in my mind, and there was no way of stuffing them back down.I hastily threw on some clothes and went into the bathroom to brush out my hair. By

I laid awake until one or two in the morning wrestling with my own nerves.I was in a battle with myself on what I was about to do. My mind had been made up, but that didn't stop my conscience from arguing with me.My idea was downright stupid, and if Viktor wasn't my bodyguard I was sure he'd end my life the second he found out what I did."Are you sure you wanna do this?" Aela asked me.I rolled my eyes at her, "You were all for it hours ago.""I'm still all for it. However, I'm not interested in dying yet. I refuse to let you die a virgin." Aela shook her head and I scoffed."I'm going through with this. Hopefully we live to tell the tale." I shrugged.I slipped out of bed as quietly as possible, knowing his hearing could definitely extend to my room as well.I tiptoed across my floor like my life depended

After Dad gave me the necklace, I retreated back to my bedroom.Viktor tried to hide it, but I watched his eyes flicker to the golden jewelry hanging from my neck.Something flashed in his obsidian gaze. Awareness? Caution? Surprise?I wasn't sure what the emotion was, but I was almost positive that Viktor had seen this necklace before. I wondered how familiar he was with this piece of jewelry. Did he know it's full potential?Many of the Royal families began to arrive today, but were required to stay in the nearest hotel.While many were unhappy with this fact, none would dare openly disobey my Dad.Erik and his family would arrive tomorrow, the day of my birthday.My stomach twisted into knots at the thought of Erik arriving.Ever since I was a child, everyone was sure Erik and I would be mates. I used to think the same, now I wasn't so sure.How could I be Erik's mate when my infatuation with Viktor existed? Would it miraculou

ViktorOne Year AgoI was traveling through the kingdom undetected when I first set eyes on her.My profession, if you would call it that, had me traveling the world many times over.She was my latest mark.I hid in brush of the forest, camouflaged by it's density.Her green eyes were wide with innocence and joy.What kind of monster would put out a hit on a child?I reminded myself, this wasn't any ordinary child.This was the sole child of Damon and Lilliana Adair.The innocent, green eyed beauty with a large bounty on her head would someday rule the largest Lycan Kingdom in existence.Unless I finished the job I was hired to complete."A very rich monster." My wolf Hades, reminded me.Her green eyes sparkled under the bright afternoon sun, her plush lips turning up in a smile as she gazed at a woman nearly identical to herself.The woman w

Somehow I managed to get a moment of time to myself.I stayed in the ballroom but traveled closer to one of the arched windows. The red velvet curtains helped in shielding me from some of the guests.I simply needed a moment to breathe and collect my thoughts. Playing a ditsy, carefree princess wasn't my ideal role."You're playing a dangerous game." Viktor's thick accent filled my ears.I turned my head and looked into his dark eyes. Knowledge flashed deep within them, and I reminded myself that I didn't truly know Viktor."The game was started long before I was born, it's about time I joined. Don't you think?" I frowned at him.It was no secret most Royal's did what they could to attain and maintain power. There were loads of scandals throughout my lifetime. Children from affairs, political schemes, even vague death's.Being a Royal was a game of cunning. Knowing who to trust and playing your cards right,