Lilith's POV He tilted his head and stared right back at me, waiting to hear what it was I wanted to tell him. Seeing that I was just gaping at him without saying anything, he smiled and said, "What was it you wanted to tell me?" My mind was processing a thousand thoughts all at once. What my head wanted me to do was in complete contrast to what my heart desired. I was in a dilemma, not knowing which to choose. I cleared my throat to eliminate any sign of a crack in my voice. I wanted the words I would say to leave a lasting impression in his memory; it was a message he needed to remember for a long time. "I love you, Adrian," his eyes grew wide. It marked the first instance I had ever uttered those words to him. His reaction clearly indicated that he hadn't anticipated hearing them. Heck! I wasn't expecting to say them myself. I simply opened my mouth and watched as my heart overtook my head, winning the internal battle. Indeed, at the end of the day, the heart always desires wha

Alpha Joe's POV "Alpha Juarez will be hosting the mating ceremony of his only son in a few days. To that effect, I would like to send both of you to the ceremony to attend in my place," he said, glancing at each and every one of us. "Juarez, as you all know, has been a very good friend of mine, and his kingdom has supported ours for a long time. The relationship we share is not something I can afford to jeopardize by not attending or, at the very least, by not sending delegates," he added, staring at Jay and me. "That's why I have gathered you all here." My grandmother smiled and placed her hand on his, gently squeezing it. "I suppose you are wondering which of your sons should attend the ceremony on your behalf?" she said, a smile tugging at the edge of her lips. "Wonder?" my father scoffed. "I am not wondering, my dear. I have already made my choice. I have selected the two individuals befitting to go on such an occasion as this." She looked astonished; she probably thought we

Lilith's POVHer mouth hung open as she stared up at me in shock. She rubbed her hands over her eyes."Are my eyes deceiving me?" she queried."Lilith, are you by any chance pregnant?" she inquired. I glanced at her, pretending to be surprised. I wasn't an actress, but I understood that this was the moment to step up and feign innocence."Pregnant?" I scoffed, "Why would you even think that, Mother? I am not pregnant. I've heard people get pregnant when they have sex, and I haven't slept with any man yet," I lied, maintaining as straight a face and composure as possible.She possessed an uncanny ability to see through people, and she had consistently pierced through my lies in the past. However, at this moment, my determination to stand my ground and maintain composure was stronger than ever. I had so much at stake if she were to discover that her suspicions were indeed true.She studied me attentively and then proceeded to slap my stomach. I winced at the sharp pain but managed to en

Alpha's POVI sat on the floor, contemplating my options. I needed an heir as much as my father desired a grandchild. My gaze shifted to Lilian, who still lay on the bed, seemingly in worse shape than I was. She remained almost motionless, staring at the ceiling.Earlier, the physician had excused himself and left us alone in the room. I stood up and moved to sit beside her on the bed. At that moment, a tear rolled down the side of her eye and landed on the bedsheet. Lilian had reached that painful stage of grief where there were no more tears left to shed, despite the inner agony.I gently lifted her head and embraced her, and together we sat in silence, lost in thoughts about our past and uncertain future. This was not the life I had envisioned. Other mates who had bonded around the same time as us were already expecting, their growing bellies a clear sign of their pregnancies.Even Jay's mate was more than two months pregnant, a fact my stepmother never failed to highlight. I could

Alpha Joe's POVI looked at Miriam, my mind racing with questions. She had mentioned "babies." Did she know how many there were? I needed answers, and I needed them now. She reached out and held my hand gently."My prince, time is of the essence. You must act swiftly to find and care for her," she said, sighing heavily. "That poor wolf has endured so much suffering in this world."I stared at her, unable to find the right words. I couldn't shake the guilt that I had done that poor girl a great injustice. Would she ever forgive me? I was still trying to grasp the revelation that she wasn't just my mate but my true mate."Thank you for everything, Luna. I have to go find my mate, I must find her," I said resolutely. She smiled and nodded."Everything will change for the better once you do," she assured me. I escorted her to the carriage and instructed some guards to take her home.Heading straight for my chambers, I found Lilian still on the bed, silently mourning the loss of our unborn