Selena's POVThe early morning light rays seeped into my chambers causing my eyelids to flutter open only for me to shut it the next minute because of the blinding effects. “Shut the window for a moment.” The head maid said and immediately, I began to hear the sound of scurrying feets. Smirking, I buried my head into the pillow and immediately I heard the creaking sound of the window being shut. I sat upright and with my voice over the edge yelled, “Are you insane?” “We are sorry.” The maids that were in my room, about a half a dozen, said with their heads bowed. Still wanting to show my authority, I yelled, “If I so pleases, I wouldn't mind requesting for your heads and as you all know it would be easy peasy for me.”“We are sorry.” They said again, still maintaining their positions. “You keep saying you are sorry where as you haven't rectified your errors.” “I'm sorry, what is our offense, we are willing to take corrections immediately.” The head maid said and I in turn tossed

Anna's POVNot knowing what to do, I continued staring at the door, trying to compose myself before he walked in but it was impossible. Rubbing my sweaty palm against my dress, I tried to rise but Lilian held me back. “My lady, you don't need to bother yourself, I will attend to the door.” She said, flashing a warm smile at me which I managed to return despite my panicking state. Moments later, standing right in front of me and in the middle of the room was Beta Jacob. The kind of relief that washed through me on discovering he was the person on the other end and not Alpha Jasper like I initially thought couldn't be explained. “My lady,” he called with a curt bow and I did the same. “The alpha requests your presence in the dining room for dinner.” He said and after a few seconds, added, “I'll be on my way now.”Left alone with Lilian, a large scowl made its way to my face as I balled my palm into a fist. The last thing I wanted to do was step out of my chambers for the time being.

Anna's POVFully aware that no matter how much I show my obstinate side, Alpha Jasper wouldn't be moved, I had no choice but to drink from the herb the maid had brought in. Just like the one I took back at Maya's home, it was tasteless and immediately, my taste bud began to itch. “I told you it's potent.” Alpha Jasper said, making me leave my hand mid air as I stared back at him. Because of the fierce appetite I had after taking the herbs, I had thrown caution into the wind and I was gobbling my food like someone was after my life. Embarrassed, I wiped my mouth clean and then began to chew the food in my mouth. I made sure I swallowed every single thing before I shoved the next spoon in.At the end of the feast, I was heavy and it took all I had in me to pull myself up, making sure I held on to the table for support. “Thank you for inviting me to share a meal with you.” I said and then did a curt bow before turning in the direction of the door. Just as I was about to take my firs

Anna's POVWhat has gotten over Alpha Jasper? Since my return, it has been from one drama to another. Foremost it was a feast and then a walk down the aisle in the cold night. As if that wasn't enough, he asked me to move in with him into his chambers. Yet to wrap my head around the new development, here he was speaking about a party to celebrate my return and also to reveal his heir. What more does he have in store for me? Is this his form of punishment?Throwing my head backwards, I let out a low groan before I straightened up and then followed him to his chambers. The only time I decided to join him in bed was when he was already asleep and had his back on me. I really hope this night will be the first and the last one I will spend in his chamber in this manner. The next morning, I heard the creaking of the windows and this was confirmed when a ray of light rushed into the room at once,causing me to squint in pain. Shielding my eyes with one hand, I stretched my hand to the

Anna's POVConsidering the way Alpha Jasper had spoken about Maya after he accepted my request, my instincts kept telling me to lead Maya into the palace on her arrival but I refused and now, look where my disobedience had landed me. Ever since Alpha Jasper left with Maya, my heart had been ramming against my chest non stop. It was as if the next minute I was going to pass out with fear. “I just hope nothing bad happens.” I muttered, fiddling with my fingers. It was in this my disoriented state that Selena appeared from nowhere.“My lady.” She greeted with a curt bow. Smiling and with her hands folded in front of her, she said, “I want to officially welcome you back home. I’m glad nothing of any sort happened to you while you were away.” “As if you care.” I said in my head, staring right back at her. Even a mere onlooker would know she was faking her smile, it was just too obvious and it made me sick on the inside. “Thank you, I appreciate your concern.” I said, hoping my respons