Semua Bab The Lycan King And His Mate: Bab 21 - Bab 30

My eyes fluttered open, and for a moment, I forgot everything. The room was quiet. Warm sunlight slipped through the curtains, and I stretched lazily beneath the blankets. Then I remembered that Ronan was gone and so was the small spark of happiness. I glared at the space beside me. It was ridiculous. I had spent weeks wishing to escape his cold stares, his harsh words, and the way he made me feel less than. So why did his absence feel like something was missing? I sat up quickly, annoyed with myself. “Stop it, Josie.” I was not going to spend the next ten weeks sitting around missing a man who barely tolerated me. He wasn’t mine, nor did he promise to be. I needed to climb out of bed, but I physically couldn't. "Josie, you better focus. You have a position here. A purpose." I told myself. I was Luna Queen, not some lovesick girl waiting for a man to return. There was a knock at the door. “Josie!” Autumn’s voice came from the other side. “Open this door before we break

Josie POV My office had floor-to-ceiling windows with a breathtaking view of the castle. There were shelves of books lined up along the walls. It was my first day today, and I was nervous. Kane smiled at me. He was my aide, so we would be working closely together. There was a knock on the door, and Flora walked in, followed by Stephen, holding flowers, probably from Flora's garden. Flora hugged me. "I came to see you and give you a present." Stephen handed me the flowers, and I took them. His gaze roamed over me for a moment. I was wearing a fitted blouse that exposed my cleavage, low-waisted trousers, pointy kitten heels, and rectangular glasses, my hair swept into a neat bun, with strands falling down my temple. "I look different, right?" I smiled, and he nodded slowly. We exchanged pleasantries, and he sat on the black sofa. "This is my present," Flora said, giving me a small bag. Inside was a photo frame with a picture of Ronan and me on our wedding day. My breath got ca

Ronan POV The long-standing war with our rival pack, the Black Wood lycan, was getting fiercer each day, but my mind was occupied with thoughts of my human wife. I scoffed, human wife. It still felt surreal to think about it. Her father was part of the humans who orchestrated the summit attack that killed over twenty elite lyans, including our parents, yet I'm busy pining for his daughter. 'We are not sure if he was part of it,' Rafe refutes. Charlie Atwood served as vice Chancellor at the time, and I believe he was part of it. Stephen and I have managed to kill six human government officials and destroy their families' reputations, but two names remain unrevealed. 'Even if her father was part of it. Josie is not her father. She is kind and good. We've heard reports about the work she is doing in the pack, despite them thinking she is unworthy. She's gaining trust and praise.' Indeed, I've been getting positive reports about her. The cabinet members are deliberately giving her a

Josie POV I called Ronan again, but there was no answer. I lowered the phone slowly, my thumb hovering over his name. One missed call, and two and three. The bouquet on my desk filled the room with its sweet fragrance. Yesterday, I’d smiled every time I looked at it. Today, all I could think about was those clashes and those growls I heard. No one has given me any information. I walked over and adjusted one of the yellow flowers. It had tilted slightly in the vase. “Don’t scare me like that again,” I murmured before I could stop myself. The words hung in the quiet room. I was staring at the flowers when a knock interrupted my thoughts, and Flora rushed in, cheeks flushed. “I reached him!” she blurted. I was on my feet before she finished speaking. “You did?” She nodded quickly. “They were ambushed, but they’re safe.” She said, and the knot in my chest loosened. But her smile faltered. “Brother was stabbed with a silver dagger.” My breath caught. “But his lycan is heali

The fourth time I checked my phone that morning, I finally admitted I had a problem. Ronan hadn’t called, and I hated that I noticed. I hated even more that I cared. I have asked Jalen about the reports at the border, but he said everything is alright. I also discovered they were hit with a storm. There are measures put in place to keep them safe, but they would still need help. I plan to go there to bring supplies for them and the nearby affected village. Secretary Jane has already agreed to it and has given us trucks of grain and other foodstuffs. However, I wasn't allowed at the border as Luna Queen. Ronan and I couldn't go to a dangerous place together since what happened eight years ago. But I wanted to go and see if he was alright since I hadn't heard anything from him. I know I shouldn't be so worried, especially since he had a mate, but I was. Lady Gigi's cool eyes were on me, not believing my excuse that I wanted to oversee aid distribution. "The villagers near the bor