Rayna Bennett:“Any idea what they are up to?” I sat back in my seat and asked the Lycan who stayed behind, trying to be a bit friendly. The purpose was just to make some conversation.While Alex was away, why not take a little more of that lava cake?I looked sideways and grinned at the tall man, “I didn’t mean to pry.” I lifted my shoulder and started gobbling it all down.The man bent a little and shook his head, “No, your highness. You are not prying.”I almost choked and searched for water. He quickly poured some and handed me the glass. I took big chugs of it and gave him a salty look.Was he out of his mind? Your Highness? Seriously!“I … I am sorry, ma’am. It was just out of habit. I’ve been serving in the Royal palace for quite a long time.” The poor thing quickly explained himself.I nodded at him and managed a forced laugh, “Yeah. I was about to get a heart attack. Ha ha,” I rubbed my chest only to find that it gave relief to the heart palpitations that I had started experie

Lola Bennett’s pov:“Violet. Don’t you think, you are being over dramatic?” Violet’s crazy sobs were making my head go crazy. I guess I made a mistake when I made her a Luna.“I am not being dramatic, Lola. This mark is burning. Since last night it’s giving me pain. With a child on the way, I just can’t take it anymore.” Sitting on the edge of the bed she placed a protective hand on her belly.I scoffed in frustration and went to her, “Violet, honey. You are pregnant. You are NOT sick. For Goddess's sake. Your mates are in the mourning phase due to your father-in-law’s death.Think of our Luna Camila. Just because Eric is missing, and you are pregnant doesn’t qualify to whine and complain…”“You think I am creating drama?” she shot a tear-filled gaze at me, “You must be crazy, Lola! Eric is missing. Our Alpha is missing. We don’t know where he is. Him running away from this pack … I just can’t buy it…” she started shaking her head wildly and stood up, “No. Not possible. Eric can’t ru

Lola Bennett’s pov I knew who he was talking to on the phone. First, he got a mind link and then he decided to make this call. The smile on his face was priceless while talking to her. It was the same smile he used to offer me when we were together. Though he was not loud enough, I could hear him. We all could hear him. “Yeah. I’m in a meeting,” “Hey. Hey, Rayna. I’ll never be busy for you!” He had told her. The pack Omega was becoming something precious for the Lycan King. The same man who was my fated mate and I was stupid enough to reject him. All the nearby pack Alphas and Lunas were there in the meeting, and they were smiling while hearing the conversation. He was flirting so openly and at that moment he was not a Lycan king. He was just a man who was in lo.. No, no. He couldn’t be in love. He was doing it just to make me jealous. How was it possible? A man who was heartbroken five years back, had completely forgotten me and now some shitty Omega had taken that place.

Rayna’s povMy mark was no more burning, my fingers were just fine. So, this time I didn’t lose the chance to drink in the scenery on my way to the palace.I was all excited to start my new life with Alex. My heart skipped a beat when my carriage started to ease its pace. We were in the middle of the dense forest, and I couldn’t see any building or a motel where we needed to take rest.The towering trees seemed to stretch endlessly into the sky. As we went deeper into the woods, the trees started thinning out, allowing sunrays to reach the ground.“Attention! The Royal carriages are here. Stand up to welcome the King!” I heard an announcement and then was amazed when the carriage slowly left back the trees and now there was a sudden clearing appearing before us.The transition from dense forest to this open space was so abrupt that it almost startled me.I could easily see the walls of the palace that looked more like a fort.The vehicle had stopped, and I silently observed the warr

Rayna’s pov:“Alex!” I screamed his name when the cold water made contact with my face skin. I squeezed my eyes and wiped the wetness off my face with the back of my hands.The lady from the previous day was standing there, placing a hand on her hip, “So you thought that we would spare you? Didn’t I ask you to do some work because we had extra guests coming for dinner?”Dinner?I realized I was hungry, I hadn’t eaten since yesterday’s breakfast. “I… I’m …” I tried to speak but the woman finished it for me,“I’m what? Sorry? You are sorry? We don’t serve the people who think that they could get away with laziness.”“No… I didn’t mean that… I am hungry… yeah. I’m sorry too. But right now, I’m really hungry.” To give this lady the proof my stomach chose to make rumbling sounds. The skin between her brows pinched and for a moment her eyes turned sympathetic, “Y… you are hungry… umm. When was the last time you had your meal?”I got up from the bed and stretched, “I had breakfast yesterda