~ ZoraInstead of confronting me like I anticipated, Abigail slammed the door in my face causing my heart to jolt. I gave myself a couple of minutes to calm down before I followed Emelda out of the hallway and back to the stairs. I couldn't help but feel like I had gained an enemy and a powerful one at that. I decided the best thing to do would be to ask Emelda about her and find a way to win her affection. The moment I got to the stairs, I saw Nox below, looking ravishing in a deep blue shirt tucked into black trousers. He was talking to some men and as he folded his arms in front of him, his huge biceps flexed, giving him a powerful look. The moment I climbed down the stairs, he turned and when our eyes met. His eyes darkened as they roamed over my body all the way down and back up, his lips curled up into a smirk and in a blink his eyes were back to normal. He stretched out his hand to me and I took it, climbing down the rest of the stairs. I gave him a small smile and he frowned

~ Zora By the time I woke up, I felt renewed and brand new. My body felt different: like it wasn’t my own and at the same time it belonged to me. I could sense that I was stronger and closer to my wolf. Asides from all this, I could sense my new tribe. It was like having a sixth sense that worked like a telephone book which also happens to be somewhere in your head and mind. You could reach out to anyone or everyone at the same time. Back at my former pack, everyone’s mindlink was limited to their families except the Alpha and Luna who had the ability to reach everyone and drop announcements. Now, I was able to do that too. Excited to test my abilities, I turned in bed, looking for Nox but to my disappointment, he wasn’t there. I didn’t stay blue for long. I snickered to myself as I tried to mindlink Roman. As Beta, his link was close to mine and I tapped into it. “Hey Hairyman!” I shouted down in my mind’s voice. “Gods!” Roman groaned. “You don’t need to shout, Zora. Ah! Shucks!

~ Zora"Is everything alright, my love?" Nox's voice filled my head but unlike previous times, his voice did nothing to soothe me. It didn't make me feel invincible like it used to.The fact that he sensed my misery and was checking in on me made me feel more miserable. A Queen is supposed to hold her own and not have her King checking up on her all the time, right?"I'm fine." I replied. "Are you sure?" Nox sounded like he didnt believe me. "Yes!" I reaffirmed a little bit harshly. There was silence for a while, and I thought Nox had gone off the mind-link until he spoke again, "Abby is giving you a hard time, isn't she?" I remained silent. I wasn't surprised he guessed right, given the way she made it obvious that she wasn't pleased with me. "I will talk to her." He added. I'm suddenly overwhelmed with panic. "No. Don't!" I blurted down the link. "Why not?" "Because I want to handle things myself. This is between me and Abigail." I replied. There was another pause befo

~ Nox She is changing. I can sense it, just like when one knows, a rainstorm is coming and the atmosphere changes. Zora was no longer looking like the bright-eyed girl whose heart was open for anyone especially me to peek in. No. This girl, Zora, was gradually changing and transforming into a woman. One who is taking the reins as Queen and one whose features were darkened and emotions, guarded. I could tell because I couldn’t feel her as strongly as I used to. I watched her as she ate silently, her full wavy hair covering her face. My fingers itched to touch her soft locks and to sweep it behind her ear, so I could see her properly, but I held myself. The moment, she had withdrawn her hand from me, I knew she was displeased with me, but there was nothing I could do about it. Her safety was my priority and losing her was not an option, so if it meant her hating me for keeping things from her, then so be it. It wouldn’t be the first time I incurred hatred for my actions anyway. I tr

~ Zora Nox didn’t let me see his tears, but I know he cried. When we pulled back from our embrace, his face was dry, his jaw was set and his expression was back to being stoic. Everything I had experienced from him had faded but I was grateful he even considered being vulnerable with me, even if it was just for a brief moment. I later advised him to get some sleep and with a curt nod, he walked out of the dining room. While I stood and contemplated my next move, Emelda knocked on the door and with my permission, she came in looking upset. “What is it, Emelda?” I asked, fearing for a moment that her countenance had anything to do with Nox’s health. “Nothing, my Queen.” Emelda shook her head. “Please, don’t keep things from me.” I pressed. Emelda looked hesitant for a moment before speaking, “If you wouldn’t mind, may I ask a favor?” “Of course!” I assured. “If it is within my power, I will do it.” Emelda sighed in relief at that. “May I ask that my family and I be invited to you