Smoking hot. Those were two words to use to describe the fella sitting across from us that evening at the giant dining table, directly opposite me.“So, Tyler, I and the entire pack welcome you to the palace,” Ashton proclaimed beside me, referring to the new guy. “Feel free. And what were you need, do well to reach out to the...queen here,” he nodded in my direction. “She will provide you with it.”I smiled as the shining obsidian eyes of Tyler-the new guy- flashed at me. I could swear I detected something mischievous in there. Or maybe, it was my beclouded mind that saw it. My beclouded lonely mind. Ashton's hand landed on mine on the table and I shivered, and hastily regained myself, looking up at him. He was smiling down at me, but it was only in his eyes. At a closer look, you will discover there was no truth in them. It wasn't from the soul. “As it's expected of the Queen, you are to show your acceptance before the humble men of this table, that you accept our new guest into th

(Ashton pov)Gwendolyn was like an open book. She was so predictable that I could easily infuriate her without trying so hard.And that was something I triumphed over doing. I enjoyed seeing her humiliated. Watching her left speechless, and those chubby cheeks stain with a deep shade of red in embarrassment each time she is caught off-guard.But, today at dinner my plan didn't seem to go as I intended. I intentionally ignore telling her about the traditional acceptance speech offered to any new guest that came into the pack, especially the palace. Because just like every other time, I wanted to reveal how inadequate she was as my Queen to the public.Just to see her break.However, it crashed back into my face. Much to my distaste. It appeared someone had informed her about the ritual and that someone I suspect to be my sister. Only her could ruin my plans. And to add to my anger at a failed plan, I caught her blushing to something the guest said.It dealt a blow at me. Reminded me of

“Hurry up, Gwen, we are already late.” Abby howled from outside as Kora finished wrapping my hair in a tight neat chignon bun at the top of my head where she finally secured it with a fine peacock pin. I twisted my hair from side to side with an agreeable smile and nodded at her. “Thank you.” I stood up and patted the fine emerald green gown that Kora provided for me this evening. It was soft against my skin and hardly puckiah as many other gowns I've worn. “Sorry, Abby. I'm done here.” I picked up my small purse from the bed and walked to the door to meet her. “Kora, let me know when the others return.”“Yes, your highness.” I closed the door.“You took the entire day.” Whined Abby, looking beautiful in her symbolic olive girdle wear that adorned her curvy body. Sometimes I envy her ethereal beauty. Made me look plain and insignificant. But, I liked her. “Sorry, I was carried away in the shower.”“Hmmnn.”Truly I was. Today was one hell of the saddest day of my life. After what happ

"Hey, Big Wolf!" Tyler hollered, taking a step close to Ashton whose brows were now furrowed in confusion. He skidded them from me to Tyler and back."What are you two doing here?" He asked as if it wasn't obvious.I rolled my eyes and twisted to continue my initial quest, not still in the mood for his grumpy behaviour. "Well," Tyler might have decided to tame the tense atmosphere. "We are training." I saw his hand skip from him to me. "I met her here.""No one is permitted to train with the Queen except me. Unless I asked one of her guards to watch.""Okay..." Tyler was bouncing in his foot now. I stopped tackling the dummy in front of me, my throat beginning to burn from dehydration. Why can't I train today in peace? "I will leave then.""That won't be necessary," I intervened. "I will leave instead." I looked around as if looking for something, still trying to avoid looking at Ashton. Or Tyler. Both men were simply two sinful creatures from the depth of hell and could easily burn m

I was very tired when the car dropped us off at the palace that evening. It was an eventful day. However, I enjoyed every minute of working with those people at the arena. As I stepped unto my room, I was already anticipating the next day to come.I removed every ounce of dress on me and made my way to the bathroom where I quickly showered in a cold shower, from head to toe, ridding myself of every dusty grime acquired in dirtying my hands while at work. When I came out, I thought of going for my training but my body was weak so I opted to rest first hence I went out to check on Tyler for his promised training with me.The moment I wore my grey robe and hit the bed, the door opened and Ashton strutted in. I changed positions on the bed to look at him as his scent drew closer-gauging if to speak to him or mind my business.He didn't spare me a look as he strolled to the closet to begin removing his black garters. Recently, I've noticed he wore those a lot. Must be his favourite ensembl