That name burned her tongue. It hurt to refer to the wolf like she was a being deserving of been appraised as someone with quality but Laura was ready to do anything to get her brother to go to the dinner. Even if that anything would mean calling the wolf low life by her name, instead of all the other derogatory terms that lived rent free in her head.She would do all that and more.Her brother took a step forward, and her heart raced with fear, his anger rolling from him in waves, rushing into her lungs and threatening to choke her."We all are."Laura pushed back again her fear and look up right at him but it was only a moment, before she was looking pass his shoulder instead.That was what she always did. She never looked at him, he was too fearful to be looked upon but she had always managed to keep her head straight while her eyes pass over his shoulders. "Besides, I have an announcement, a surprise. Two surprises."He turned away, picking up a towel and wiping it over the gre

Zezi's eyes widened as she watched the piece of paper slip into the King's hand. "What is this?" It almost felt like the question was directed at her but it wasn't."I know that you think I hate the fur creatur--" Laura's voice was cut off with a growl from the King. The hall fell into silence again as Laura gritted her teeth at her mistake Of course, the King wouldn't take it lightly that his mate be given funny condescending names. Good thing she was about to destroy all the goodness he would ever see in her. After this, she would be ruined and she would finally be able to call that despicable thing all the dirty names in the world and he wouldn't have a say against it. In fact, he might even fancy one of the names and refer to her by it.In past tense too, hopefully."I know you think I hate Lady Zezi, but Brother, she has been planning with some traitors on how to get rid of you and take over the kingdom. This paper proves it all."The silence was defeaning.Not for Zezi though

When the King moved towards her drawers, Zezi's heart jumped with panic then she relaxed when she remembered that she had kept the letters somewhere else. His presence was suspicious, she wondered if he had come here to confirm the fact about the letters, find more evidence that could actually stand against her, or had he, despite his demeanour earlier, trusted his sister's claim against her?From where she was standing a little distance away from him and by the door, she could hardly see what he was doing. The fear that rushed into her lungs as different thoughts about what he could possibly be getting involved with at her dressing table, forced her to ask. Thankfully, she had sounded more in control then how her mental state was in."What are you doing?""Setting up candles." He answered bluntly and with a gruff. It was then that she notice the flickering golden glow in front of him and the earthy scent that lightly swept passed her nose.It was so calming, she could almost feel it

From the unbuttoned part of his shirt, she could see the zig zag lines on his chest, up to his neck. For a spilt second, she wondered if it had taken over his whole body. "And the wolf is not your mate. His mark is already gone! Vanished." He said with emphasis but it had come across as a threat with his physical look at the moment and Zezi found herself, despite knowing that he wouldn't hurt her, taking a step back while her claws replaced her fingernails. "What more hold does he have on you? What more ties do I have to break for us to be? Make me understand why the unworthy wolves must stand in our way. Why? Tell me.""I love them!" Zezi snapped, overwhelmed by her tiredness and anger. She drove her fingers through her hair, holding a fistful, while she looked around the room, a pained smile plastered on her face. "Yes, I love that unworthy adopted pup and I love that wolf I married very much."Hurt flashed in those eyes and somehow, she felt it hit her heart as he stared back at

That didn't make sense.If she was part of the White Circle, why then would she try to expose them? Why would she report her to the King? Why would she put them at such a risk? Did they know what she had done or was she just in the White circle as a spy that reported back to the King? Was she one of them? Or was she a rat? What was she?That explained one thing though?That was why she could read the letter. Because she was an High Pillar. So, maybe Gwen had not betrayed her?"Bring her to me."Zezi looked right at where the voice had come from. The vapour of smoke. What was that?If this was a dream, she had better wake up now. Something told her things were about to even become worse."Please." Lady Delice said, leading the way. They got there and Lady Delice bowed slightly while Akeem fell on one knee. What was going on? Where they worshipping this ball of smoke?"You must bow, Lady Zezi."Zezi folded her hands, a smile tugging up her lips. Fear was for someone who was scared