"What was that?" I asked Reagan, who pulled my head down as soon as the shot was heard and somehow still managed to be driving. It was like becoming clearheaded immediately because I was feeling tipsy when we left the restaurant.He didn't answer; instead, he dialed a number while the gunshot echoed outside. It wasn't the first time I was involved in a shootout, but this was the most intense one so far. The bullets fell on the car's screen and other parts like raindrops."Where the hell are you guys?" He shouted as soon as the person picked up."Close to the black forest, Prince Reagan," The person answered. The voice was Brian's."Well, move the f*ck faster; I am in the black forest with Alix, and a couple of Rogues decided that this is a good time to attack. I can't get out of the car because of her. So get here quickly and Kill everything on sight, as usual, just one survivor, and also get a sample of the bullets.They didn't let him finish his call before more shots landed on our c

The two hours were one of the longest of my life. I was taught to walk like a lady in the royal court and how to bow to the king and queen.How to know the ranks of each Lycan—the ones to bow to and the ones that would bow to me, How to talk, and even how to laugh. I was to refer to the queen as my queen, and even when she says to call her Elizabeth, I would still call her Queen Elizabeth. For the king, He is referred to as My King and nothing else. If Prince Kingsley is here, then I may call him Prince Kingsley. I should bow to the elders and the people in power that will be sitting on the two sides beside the throne. The people facing the throne would bow to me, But as soon as I am named as Reagan's mate, I only bow for the Royal family and no one else. I was taught how to answer to the King and queen and speak only when spoken to. She also told me that a female Lycan is referred to as an eresthai in case I overheard it.I begged her to tell me what to expect, but she said that only

I snatched my hand and stormed off outside the palace grounds. I couldn't believe that asshole; he thinks that everything is about him. I decided to walk down a rocky road I saw because only one person was walking down there, and I desired some peace.As I walked down, I spotted a river. I quickly took off my shoes and walked a little bit into it. I guess the moon goddess knew how I felt and directed me here. I was basking in the evening sun and breathing the fresh air from the stream when I heard someone coming closer. I turned to the person, and it turned out to be a handsome blonde. I averted my eyes, minding my business, and also praying that he wouldn't start trying to make a conversation, but alas, he did."Hey, beautiful." He came closer, then inhaled my scent. "You smell like a wolf, not a Lycan."I still didn't answer. He came closer and then looked at my face."Prince Reagan's mate, I am so sorry to bother you." He walked past me and started to jump and kick water. He looked

"Where are you?" I asked her."At the club with Amelia, How was your dinner?""Not so good; Reagan's mom was the absolute worst.""Look, I got to go, Alix. Talk to you later. I am so happy for you."The line went dead. I couldn't believe what was happening. My Best Friend and I have drifted apart. We were both in a new phase of our lives, but I was kind of sad because I missed my confidant.I decided to soak in the tub instead of the shower because I needed to think some things over. I was just lying there when I felt arms over me. I already knew who it was, I shifted a bit and he slid into the tub, my back on his front. He kissed my back, then started massaging my shoulders, then whispered in my ear,"What are you thinking?"I moaned, then leaned into his touch. "A few things. When are you going to tell me that you are going back to New York tomorrow?""This afternoon, but you stormed off, and I didn't see you till this evening."I scoffed and said, "Fine, blame it on that; your famil

I nodded, then picked up a pin. She snatched it from my hand but then gave it back. When she looked into my curious face, She laughed."I just wanted to see how fast you are."I nodded, then found another pin I liked better."Do you think I should take this and leave this one?"No," She answered quickly, then slowly. "The first one looks great on you. I have one too; maybe we could twin with them."I nodded. Now I understand her obsession with me buying the pin. She picked another one with beautiful stones, and we attached it to our hair. When we tried to pay, the trader refused, saying it was a gift to the princess, but we finally got her to take her money.Our next stop was at the museum when we stopped at the door and Ana showed them a card, which they took after reading. They opened the door and closed it as soon as we were inside."What was that?""The card? It's from the Queen, telling them to let us in here."Don't they let people in?""No, I was only in here once, and it was wi