Semua Bab My sister’s mate became my forbidden love.: Bab 51 - Bab 60

Sophia's PoV"Dear moon goddess," I mumbled and rubbed my palm over my face, trying to get rid of thoughts that had decided to settle in my head rent-free. Adrian has grown extremely distant and cold towards me the last few days.“What’s happening?” I mumbled but I didn’t get a reply. I kept on doing what I was doing before I got distracted, again, laying out the dresses and other things I wanted to deliver to Lila by myself. Some herbal tea, the kind I would use to help myself whenever I was under stress, for it might do her some good too.It has indeed been long ago since we sat and spoke despite being sisters."I miss her," I mumbled to myself as I picked up the box and walked down to her room.I lightly knocked on her door."Lila? It's me," I said gently."Come in." She says. “It’s open.”Walking inside, it looked clean, yet plain, the room.Lila sat on her bed, facing the window with her cup in her hands."Good morning, sis. I have something for you," I said with a wide smil

Lila's POVStill holding the cup in my hands, I wondered what it was that she put in the tea. Rowan's got it right, this place does crazy things and no one was to be trusted.Suddenly an idea came to my head. It was risky but could help, faking it, pretend to have the tea, collapse, and see what happens.I took a deep breath and opened my door slightly so someone can come in and find me should things go wrong.I took another deep breath and took the cover off the cup and held it, staring at it wondering why the scent seemed so strange yet familiar. “Whats this scent?” I mumbled as I tried to recall what it was.Suddenly I heard the sound of footsteps and without thinking I took a sip of the tea but I instantly regretted my decision as it burned my tongue, and I could feel it burning it way down my throat. “No no no.” I panicked , my hand catching on the end of the table as I fell.“Help!” I screamed, clutching my tummy. “Lila!” Ethan shouted, rushing towards me. “What happened?

Victoria's Point of View I had been waiting for an opportunity to talk to Elder Valen all by himself. The daytime council room was so chaotic and at night it was more still, less chance of gossip or eavesdroppers. "Valen," I softly greeted him upon entrance, trying to keep my tone neutral. Calm voices demand attention. He bowed down respectfully as I greeted him. "Luna Victoria." He waited until I sat before taking his own seat. "I want to talk about the changeover of the alpha," I said, letting the heaviness of the phrase hang in the air. The changeover of the alpha compels thought more than praise. He lifted his eyebrows. "The changeover went smoothly, Luna. The coronation, the pack's support-Adrian is strong." "And so it appears," I spoke softly. "He has birthright and training, but since his father died, I have been watching intently." I lowered my voice, cautious with my words. He leaned closer. "You worry." "Yes." Adrian's grief is very much warranted, but it's unde

Sophia’s POVThat morning, I was busy with schedules, signing, and other trivia from the council, but my thoughts kept wandering to Lila. They wouldn't let me see my sister after she got poisoned. A healer said she needed rest. And at the same time, the council immediately started to bombard me with work.Coincidence?I think not.Someone was behind this.Victoria.Mom had always played a caring act, but it was just control. "For her safety," she'd say. I've been around enough to know how this goes. When someone needs to be silenced, Mom pretends to protect them so she gets painted as a hero at the end.At noon, the need to see Lila myself was growing urgent.I strode past the scrutiny of the meeting room and headed towards the east wing. I heard voices nearby the main stairs – quiet, careful, and all too familiar.So I slowed down and peeked around a pillar.Forever poised, Victoria gave a calm and clear directive to one of her head maids: "Move her tonight. South wing has lesser ser

Adrian’s POVThe council room was too quiet – the heavy kind that put pressure on my head and made me conscious of every breath I took. The long table was filled with elders and aides who stared while awaiting the words from my mouth. They had made it quite clear. An Alpha was to be seen or perceived to act like one. “The pack needs to feel secure, Alpha,” Elder Garron said, the calmness of his voice belying the undertones of warning in it. “Your dad’s death put everyone on edge. Your coronation made everyone breath out in relief but recent actives have shaken their faith and trust in you…not even the subjects but from your very own camp…your own kin doubts your leadership ability. A public display would reassure them that all is still solid.”Solid. That felt like a weapon these days.I leaned back, trying to appear calm, but I was thinking about her.Lila.Ever since the poisoning incident and Mom trying to take over, I've not had a moment's rest.And now, the council wanted me to