LOGAN'S POV The moment I opened my eyes, the blinding sun rays that filtered through the window made me hiss in discomfort. I looked around my room and the events of last night came flooding in. I had found my mate yesterday. An event that was supposed to mark a new turn in my life, but somehow, it marked what seemed to be the beginning of sorrow for me. I remembered running after my newly found mate, only to watch her run into the embrace of Sebastian. I heard her say he was the one she wanted, and I watched as they both kissed each other. I guess that was what broke me. Watching a woman I had waited for, all my life, kissing my stepbrother who despised me so much. I couldn't take it anymore, so I walked out of the garden in disappointment, and made my way to my chambers. It was suprising that I didn't shed a single tear, and I knew why. For the first time in my life, I felt a pain so great, that every other emotion in me was overcome. I wondered what it was gonna be. I k

LOGAN'S POV It had been a week since father insisted Audrey and I get married, and the woman has successfully avoided me like a plague. Whenever I went to her room, hoping to have a conversation about the recent happenings in our lives, she was either unavailable or deeply asleep. A deep sleep she was definitely 'conscious' of. Layla and Liam assured me that things would work out, if I put in more pressure. That was what I planned to do today. I had woken up very early to ensure that I was the first person she saw when she wakes up. Looking at myself in the large mirror by the side of my wardrobe, I adjusted a few wet strands of my hair, securely putting them in place behind my ear. I had black shoulder length hair, which always seemed to need rearrangement. Immediately I was done dressing up, I stepped out of my chambers and made my way to Audrey's. The entire hallway was empty, save for the few guards that were stationed at one point or the other. Clearly, everyone was still

AUDREY'S POV The king had really set out to make this wedding a huge one. I had always heard rumours about how he favoured Logan over Sebastian, and I was finally seeing it for what it was. We were presently at the wedding reception, and the entire hall was filled to the brim. Alphas and Lunas of every pack were present today. Since the reception began, I had been obligated to welcome and show our appreciation to the Alphas and other high ranking wolves, who had come from far and wide to grace us with their presence. I was already fast getting tired, when Layla came and pulled me away from her brother. I may not have liked her, but her singular act of good service towards me hadn't gone unappreciated. "I noticed you were already getting tired, so I thought to rescue you for a moment." She chuckled. "Thank you." I muttered. "You're welcome. Just sit here, while Alara gets you a flatter shoe or a pair of slippers to put on. Your legs must be aching too." How did she

AUDREY'S POV I stirred in my sleep, consciousness seeping in little by little. When the sun rays became brighter, my eyes flung open. Staying in my position for a couple of minutes, I reflected on all that had happened the previous night. My eyes went to the couch, and I frowned a little when I didn't see him there. I hope.....? Quickly turning to the other side of the bed, I released a sigh when I saw he wasn't there. What I would never do, is lie to myself. After Logan had kissed me on the cheek yesterday, I slowly began to understand what the queen had said about the mate bond. Truly, the moon goddess had created such an insanely powerful bond to keep mates together. When I thought of how much my body had reacted to a simple peck from him, I decided to be on a safer side. Keeping him far away was my best option. I was grateful for one thing though, and that was the fact that I was naturally repulsed by the idea of how weak he was. That would definitely go a long way in h

AUDREY'S POV I hated this feeling! I was never the type to feel so guilty over anything, but since he left in anger, that crippling feeling of guilt kept chipping away at my heart. As I stepped out of the shower and dabbed my body dry, I walked into the bedroom, to see he had not yet returned. 'Even if he did, what would you say or do?' My wolf mocked, making me glare at her in my head. She was right though. I may feel so guilty, but I wouldn't give him an apology, even if he may have deserved it. Just then, a knock came on the door, and I figured he was back. Thankfully, I had already threw on my floral print dress. "Come in." I replied, and the door opened to reveal Alara. Oh. "Good morning your highness." She greeted with her head bowed. "Good morning Alara." "I have a message for you from the king." "The king?" I asked in suprise. "Yes, your highness. He has asked that you appear before him as soon as you can. He would be in his study." My mind pondered on