Lucas POV:"What am I doing here? I'm here because Dad is sick and in the hospital," Veronica replied as Matilda stared at her quizzically. I bet Veronica is pissed off but can't even show how annoyed she felt at seeing Matilda at the hospital. She had to keep my frustration to myself so everyone does not get the impression that she was in love with me."Vee, are you okay?" Matilda asked, withdrawing her arm from mine."I'm fine. Uh mm, Lucas can I talk to you for a few minutes?" Veronica stuttered, looking at me in a pleading manner."Sure," I said in a cold voice. The boring look on my face resurfaced again."Hey, Lucas, I don't feel too well. I think I should head home", she said resting her soft palm on my arm but I subtly withdrew his arm from my grip. I didn't want Matilda to get the wrong idea."It's okay. I'll call your chauffeur to drive you back to the palace while I remain here," I replied gruffly and proceed

Jason's POV:As we approached the palace of the Nightshade Pack, my heart quickened with anticipation. As we entered the palace gates, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at the grandeur of the place. "Stay close, Jason," my father cautioned, his tall and imposing figure leading the way. He was respected by many in the Lycan community, and known for his wisdom and strength as an alpha. I followed closely, taking in the opulence of the palace, the ornate carvings on the walls, and the immaculate gardens that adorned the grounds.The opulent halls echoed with the whispers of palace servants scurrying about, and the scent of fresh flowers wafted through the air, adding to the regal ambiance. We were soon greeted by palace servants, who bowed respectfully to my father as we made our way through the corridors. I could sense their reverence towards him, and I felt a swell of pride for being his son. We were led to the queen's chambers, and as we entered, I

Lucas' POV:As I sat in my room, scrolling through my phone, I heard a soft knock on my door. I was surprised to see Veronica standing there, looking somewhat anxious. I opened the door and invited her in, noticing her fidgeting as she entered."Hey, Veronica, what's up?" I asked, concerned.She hesitated for a moment before finally speaking up. "Lucas, can we talk?" Her voice was barely above a whisper.I nodded, gesturing for her to sit down. She looked nervous as she perched at the edge of the bed.After a moment of silence, Veronica looked at me with a mix of curiosity and unease. "I wanted to ask you about Malia," she said tentatively. I furrowed my brows, caught off guard by her question. "What about her?" I replied cautiously.She bit her lip and then spoke up, her words coming out in a rush. "I saw you with Malia at the hospital when Dad was sick. Are you guys dating? Is she your girlfriend?"I took a d

Lucas POV:As I stepped into the dimly lit Sinema club, the familiar jazz melodies greeted me, blending with the clinks of glasses and murmurs of conversation. I could immediately feel the pulsating beats of the music reverberating through the air. The dimly lit space was adorned with glimmering fairy lights, casting a romantic ambiance. My eyes scanned the room, searching for Parrish, and I finally spotted him sitting alone at the bar, sipping on a glass of red wine with an enigmatic smile on his face.I made my way over to him, and he greeted me with a warm smile. "Lucas, my man! Glad you could make it," he said, raising his glass in a toast."Wouldn't miss it for the world," I replied, clinking my glass against his. "So, what's the occasion? You called me out of the blue."Parrish took a sip of his wine, his piercing blue eyes glinting with mischief. "Well, you know how I love my little adventures. I've been getting some interesting intel about

Veronica's POV:"Chloe, watch your words." I heard my dad growl, his expression was aggressive and I could see his eyes glow red. "Veronica is part of the royal family and you must treat her as one. If you feel uncomfortable about her presence in the palace then you should leave and go back to your pack."Malia was taken aback by Tyler's words. "My king, isn't that a bit harsh? Besides Chloe was just concerned about your health.""Concerned?" Tyler blurted out angrily. " Where was she when I lay unconscious on the hospital bed? She was parading around with her uncultured beta wolf friends and showing off entitled wealth." It was obvious that my dad already had a pent-up grudge against Chloe and couldn't help but explode at the slightest inconvenience that just happened. Chloe bowed her head in shame as my dad went on with his tirade."You should teach your mother how to act like royalty and if the settings of this home do not sit right w