Chapter 40

Chapter 40Staring out the window of my office, I watch as wolves work on removing the slush from the gardens in a wheelbarrow and wheel it away. With my powers under control, the weather has become nicer. More and more wolves were wearing thinner clothing to match the bright sunlight, and trees were gaining their leaves once more.Right now, I am waiting for an email from Malcom confirming that he and Ali will be coming to the Alpha conference and will help keep Damon in line. Six days. That’s how long until the conference is. How long until I once again have to face my ex.“The farewell dinner is about to start.” I jump, whirling around to find Liam leaning against my office door, giving me his carefree smile while his eyes stare into mine with love.“It’s that late already?” I ask, moving from my spot by the window and towards my boyfriend, feeling his arms wrap around me and pull me tightly into his embrace.“Yes. Has Malcom gotten back to you yet?” He says. I shake my head no an

Last Updated : 2025-09-16

Chapter 41

Running through the forest with my black leather saddle bag strapped to me, I relish the feel of hard earth under my paws. It has been years since I felt the dirt between my paw pads, the snow usually being the only thing that surrounded me on runs. But now, with the snow nearly gone and the scent of leaves returning, I can enjoy this feeling to the fullest. Soon, the animals will return, and there will be an abundance of prey to hunt and fill our food storage once more.After the heart-to-heart talk with my mother, I spent the rest of the farewell dinner talking about magic with Aahana and Moira while my mother watched on in mild curiosity. I always wondered if she felt left out since only those born to the Royal Family could wield some form power, but seeing how she asked questions in between her sips of whiskey made me realize that she did not feel left out at all. If anything, she looked relieved not to have to carry the burden that powers brought.Around nine at night, the Demons

Last Updated : 2025-09-16

Chapter 42

Sitting at my desk, reading the email over and over again, my lips curve into a victorious grin. Isabella had agreed to let me back into the palace for the Alpha conference in a few days and had agreed to let me speak on behalf of my pack, seeing as we are one of the strongest packs in Canada. The only problem is that I would have a guide the whole time I am there, a guard appointed by my mate herself, who will watch my every move. It seems I would have a hard time getting close to Isabella. That my plans of making her mine, either with her as a willing partner or by force, will be hard to execute, but I know I will have to be patient.From what I have heard, she held a conference with the world leaders to talk about the Shadow problem, especially since an email went out explaining that one of the Shadows who attacked her was Odishka, the Prince of the Demons. When I saw that email yesterday, I had gone on a rampage, destroying everything in my wake until Malcom forced me into the fo

Last Updated : 2025-09-18

Chapter 43

Soft kisses along my skin and the smell of freshly cooked prey over an open fire stir me from my sweet dreams of Liam and me with a pup, her blue eyes like mine and blonde hair like his. Her sweet laughter sounded like little bells when she tumbled in the wild flowers, and as I was about to call her name, the dream slowly ended.“Good afternoon, Bells.” Liam whispers, pressing a gentle kiss to my lips.“How long did I sleep?” I mumble out, rubbing sleep from my eyes before I open them to find my very naked boyfriend lying beside me.“About four hours. It’s already one in the afternoon.” He answers, running his hand along my arms, making me shiver. Four hours. After finally giving my body to Liam, I slept for four hours. Goddess, I must have been exhausted.“I figured you were hungry, so I went and caught us a few rabbits to cook. They should be done soon.” He continues, pressing a kiss to my shoulder, the touch lingering as he flicks his tongue along my skin, tasting me. I moan, tingl

Last Updated : 2025-09-18

Chapter 44

Padding behind Liam on our way back to the Palace, I find myself wincing when I stretch a little too far. My body protested with each movement I made due to how Liam and I spent our alone time these last two days. I never knew there were many ways to make love to someone, but Liam took his time, bending me to his will, and I was eager to let him.It felt weird submitting to someone, considering I was the Queen of all wolves, but Liam never pushed me too far. Instead, he showed me a side of myself I did not know about, leaving me always wanting more of him, ready to submit as a she-wolf with her mate.Mate.Liam was slowly becoming my mate, and that thought makes me smile. Maybe I should hold a mating ceremony soon, before the Alpha Conference.[You okay, baby?] Liam asks, slowing down his pace and coming to walk beside me.[Yes.] I answer, nuzzling against his neck, careful not to bump our saddle bags together.[I am still not used to…feeling like this.] I admit sheepishly, happy that

Last Updated : 2025-09-20

Chapter 45

Sitting in Moira’s tower, a mug of hot chocolate in my hand, I curl in on myself while my thoughts move a mile a minute. After the mate bond had snapped into place unexpectedly with Liam, I ran towards home with Liam rushing after me, calling out to me in our link. But I panicked. I had run away, scared that the bond had formed before I was ready.I could feel my parents trying to push into our familial link, try and talk to me, while I raced back to the palace, but I pushed them out and shut the link like a solid steel door that led to a bomb shelter. Liam must have reached out to them to see if they could get a hold of me. Either that or they felt the panic rising inside me.“Are you ready to talk, or are you going to shut down again?” Moira says from the armchair across from me, a mug of hot herbal tea in her hand. I bite the inside of my cheek; my eyes locked on the small fire in the fireplace.“I ran away from Liam.” I whisper, body shaking as memories of my rejection by Damon re