LOGINAmanda’s POVAmbrose was adamant about me inviting the stranger into my room. Despite my claims that she was an old friend, I was led to an old library while two guards stood at the door in case of an emergency.About ten minutes later, Kattie was led in by Thor. She wore a white threadbare dress and a blue hood that barely let the lights touch her face.“Would you like me to stay here or your privacy is required?” Thor asked, a small smile on his face. I pouted, tipping my head to the side. “What do you think?” I asked, my tone calm.He bowed and walked away after that. Kattie stood as quiet as a lamb. I’m sure Thor could tell something was off as he left. Who would see their old friend and not jump for joy? Thankfully, the door closed shut behind him and Kattie finally took off her hood. My lips parted in shock and my eyes took note of all the impairments in her body. She was almost all bones and no flesh. Her eyes were far into the socket, pale and dark. She looked like she has
Amanda’s POVTwo weeks dragged by, two weeks of Ambrose and I taking different routes and paths just to avoid each other. Two weeks of Nyra slowly fitting in and two weeks of my pregnancy finally starting to show. Jane was still around and I’d gotten used to her being here, even after everything she said about taking Ambrose from me.It wasn’t like I even cared if he was mine.But her quietness made me uneasy.I didn’t know her that much but I knew it was unusual for someone who made such a threat to be this quiet.Whatever she was planning, it was big. And I wasn’t going to let it catch me off guard.I got out of bed that morning after feeling the first ray of sunlight flood the room. The air felt fresh and for the first time in a long time, it felt like it was going to be a good day. The door burst open and Nyra walked in with a tray of steaming porridge. “Morning my lady, breakfast is ready.” She announced a warm smile on her face. Her features were a lot more visible now she di
Amanda's POV I stormed out of the throne room after that but as I walked away, a part of me wanted him to come after me. To tell me I was being angry for nothing and at least give me a good reason why Jane has returned. But he didn’t, of course he didn’t. I wasn't that important for him to leave his high and mighty throne to come after me. I walked into my room and dropped into the bed, it wasn’t noon yet but the day already felt so hectic. At least Nyra and Claret were vindicated now.“Poor Nyra, that young girl hasn’t had any rest since she got here.” I muttered, my eyes fixed on the ceiling. Immediately, I heard soft footsteps outside my door. The sound stopped me mid-thought and I waited for whoever it was to come in. My heart jumped into my throat. For half a second I thought it was him. That maybe I wasn’t as unimportant as I’d told myself.But the knock never came.Just the faint rustle of fabric, and then the footsteps moved on, very slowly like whoever it was didn’t wan
Ambrose’s POV Emily was brought in like the criminal that she was and forced on her knees before Amanda and I. I sat in my throne while Amanda sat on the Luna chair beside me.One thing irked me about the look on the maid’s face. Not innocent, jest. There was no sign of remorse or even fear in her eyes. And to think that I assigned her as Amanda’s personal maid after the other two got arrested. The fact that Amanda could have died because of me and my foolishness. Emily doesn’t know the gravity of what is actually about to happen. I cleared my throat, watching the crowd of maids, servants, betas and omegas flock into my throne room ready to see the scene unfold. “Emily Steinfield!” I called out, making her jump a little but the smug look stayed plastered on her face. She must be ready to die. The crowd silenced immediately as all attention shifted to the sound of my voice. “Are you responsible for attempting to poison the Luna and my unborn pup?” I asked, my voice firm and eyes
Amanda's POV I refused to let her get to me. I put on a mask of both defiance and nonchalance immediately as I sized her up from head to toe. She looked bit thinner and frail. The blue long sundress she wore was twice her size and her hair had also lost some of its length. I guess surviving without being treated like someone that mattered took a toll on her. “Glad to see you’re back to the main castle, even though we were doing spectacular without you.” I hissed and her brows shot up. “Watch your tongue Amanda!” She spat. I laughed, a cold unnerving sound. “Avoid me and the paths I take, Jane. That’s the only way we can coexist in peace.” I replied, my voice firm. And then I walked away immediately. As soon as the cold wind from my opened room window hit my skin, I was reminded of the bloody knife I found under my pillow and the note beside it. It made standing in my room uncomfortable. At least they’d changed the sheets.The knife was gone. The blood was gone.And the windows
Amanda’s POV“Lord Edgar, I’m afraid we’ll have to dismiss our meeting here. I need to get to the bottom of this immediately..” Ambrose said and Jane’s father glared sternly in my direction. I tucked my hair behind my ear and turned away from him, trying to avoid his gaze. “I do hope you do as you have said..” he growled and walked away. Ambrose walked up to me and crouched, placing his hand on my belly like he was trying to connect with the child inside. “How do you feel?” He asked and lifted his eyes to my face. “Still shaken. I don’t think I have the heart to stay alone tonight..” I muttered, my voice breaking halfway through the sentence. “You don’t have to worry about that. Tonight, you’ll be staying in my chambers. The investigation will start immediately because the more time we waste, the more time we’re giving whoever is responsible for this to keep hiding..” I rolled my eyes and inhaled sharply, “Please Ambrose, for now can we just not speak of this again? At least ar
Amanda's POV “No! You belong to me!” Duncan yelled, his voice cutting through the air. His eyes were pale, lids barely open, a sign that he was still suffering from the weakness my rejection caused. I sat there, too stunned to speak and too weak to even move. How could the alpha king be my mate? W
Amanda's POV I began to run without needing to be told. With all the men walking toward Duncan’s room, I knew that staying in the pack would be my undoing. Every step felt heavy with urgency, my heart hammering in my chest as adrenaline burned through my veins.“Because I kept you by my side all t
Amanda's POV “What did you just say?” Duncan demanded, finally standing from the bed, hastily dressing as if the words I had just spoken had jolted him out of the spell Kattie had wrapped him in. Even Kattie froze, eyes wide in shock. Before, I had always clung to Duncan, never wanting to let him
Amanda's POV My mate was being coronated as the alpha of the pack today, and for reasons I couldn’t fully name, a cold unease gnawed at me. This should have been a day of pride and triumph. Duncan had worked for this, and I had stood by him, sacrificed and bled alongside him, to make him worthy o







