“Now tell me, what have you gotten yourself into?” My eyes widened at the depth of seriousness in Giselle's eyes, and also the painful grip of her fingers on my hand. “I don't understand what you mean, Giselle…” I said, releasing my arm from her tight hold and keeping a straight face as she peered into my eyes. “You suddenly got the rose, then you disappeared, only for me to find out that you now live in the palace? What happened? What did you do? Did you trade your soul to the devil for a rose?” I laughed, “Don't be a drama queen, Giselle. Uhm, well… I'm mated to the twins. It happened so quick, and they insisted I move into the palace immediately,” I said and bit my lip, hoping she won't see through my lies. “You suddenly got mated to the princes? Just suddenly?” “Giselle, come on. You know that's how mating works. It only takes a second.” I yelped when she smacked me arm hard, “Ouch! Your hands are as strong as a carpenter's own”. “Don't talk to me like I'm a child, kiddo.

*****And voilà!The council meeting!Rose and another kind lady led me to the hall which was meant for the meeting.The Alpha and Luna were already seated with the twins, and I was led to sit on a chair beside Adam.In the hall, was a round table with chairs around it_ about ten chairs and each of these chairs were occupied by elderly men and women…all clothes in white and black robes.The Council. They looked scary with their cold, calculative looks.Adam and Aiden didn't look half as anxious as I felt, and I was relieved that at least some of us are confident.The meeting started. The council spoke about the matters of the pack, the progress and what needs to be done while a young girl takes note behind them. After what seemed like hours of listening to accounts and stuff, the eldest woman stood up and turned to face the royal family.Her gaze swept over me, sending shills down my spine, before she looked away._ The council raises the matter of the fact that the King will be stepp

We have been so lost in celebration I almost forgot to go see my sister.By the time I remembered, Gisele insisted that it was too late, and she needed to rest properly after bathing in her herbs.So once I woke up the next morning, the first thing on my mind was to go see her.I made my way to her room, eager to see how she was dark faring.However, as I gently pushed the door open, I was met with an unexpected sight. Diana was still asleep, her breathing steady, but Giselle was sitting beside Diana's bedside, a look of deep concentration on her face.I approached Giselle with a smile, hoping to strike up a conversation without disturbing my sister's much-needed rest. “Good morning, Giselle,” I greeted her in a hushed tone.Giselle turned to me with a warm but slightly weary smile. “Good morning, Ava. How are you today?”I sighed, my gaze returning to Diana's peaceful expression. “I'm as well as can be expected, given the circumstances. How about my sister? Has there been any improve

"Ava!!" "Ava! Help us, please rise and do something.""Damn it Ava! Do something!!"I opened my eyes slowly, head aching from the noise around me, and the sight that caught my vision made me gasp.The palace, the village... Everything was on fire. Every single thing.What on earth is happening? What happened?"Ava!" I turned to my left and saw my sister Diana running towards me, the hem of her gown in her hand.Her dress was torn and there was blood on her.Her face looked like she had taken a very serious beating."Diana!" I ran to meet her mid way but before I could get to her she fell down and stopped moving, her eyes lifeless and just gazing at the sky.She wasn't moving."Diana! Diana!" Thus cannot be happening. I crouched before her and started shaking her body vigorously but she didn't respond. Didn't even twitch her eyesShe's gone."No!!!"I could not stop the scream that escaped my lungs as I cradled her against my chest.This cannot be."You have to rise, Ava..." A strange

I wasn't surprised when Aiden winced instead of responding but I was annoyed all the same."Listen," I said and took a deep breath to calm my nerves, "Listen to me you two. I don't know what y'all are planning and honestly if you don't want me involved that's fine. I never had a problem with that. You know what I have a problem with? I'll tell you. As long as whatever you are hatching up has to do with any shit about me, I have a right to know. You have no business keeping me in the dark like an idiot."When I stopped, I took another deep breath, closing my eyes. I was angry, very angry and I had no idea where it was coming from.But what exactly is it that they are hiding from me?"Listen Ava...you don't understand -""Of course I don't," with my hands up I cut Aiden shut, "Of course I don't because you don't tell me anything. There's more going on here than you let on and I demand to know the answer now!"I snatched my hands out of Adam's hold and got out of the bed, suddenly unabl