Mag-log inZadekiah’s POVGods, when was she going to stop with her rambling? Despite my eyes being closed, I felt her presence hovering. The image of Sovia when she stepped inside my space glued to my memory. How her red hair draped her shoulders, and her black dress snatched her lean waist. I still remembered her collar bones popping out. She was too lean for her age. Once the silence stretched longer, I opened my eyes to see Sovia. Her long lashes fluttered with sleep. Gods, she was beautiful. Even in her sleep. If we were in our former lives, maybe I would have told her those exact words — that she was beautiful. But now, I can't. For what is ahead, weakness will only give my enemies a channel to use against me. The car made a turn. Sovia’s body tilted. My chest twisted with panic as I reached over to her. One hand over her shoulder brought her to my chest. Instinctively she snuggled closer. Her movement was cool and familiar like an act she had done many times. I sighed. Reached
Zadekiah’s POV“Your Highness, will you be going to see His Majesty? From the message he sent, I don't think he is very happy.”Isaac, my beta, murmured after me as he tried to keep up with my footsteps.My mind was still reeling from Sovia’s words. She wanted to stay for a year. What did she think I was? A charity case to dump her problems on.She’s smart. There must be a reason why she was really here.And it was not for those words she said. Little liar.I kicked the door open. It cracked as I marched inside my room. Isaac made sure to hover around the doorway, giving me the space to cool off as I paced.“What could possibly be the reason why she chose to be here?” The words slipped out unconsciously.Isaac hummed. “Do you mean Lady Sovia? I don't think she might have ill intentions.”I shot him a sideways glare, and he immediately pressed his mouth shut.My footsteps slowed by the window. I stared out into the night light, the moon hanging above.“If someone is offering to stay
Sovia’s POV“Who exactly is this woman in front of me?”I only responded with a smile and inched closer. “We already offended the Alpha King—how about we attend the dinner. “Besides,” I rubbed my hands over my stomach. “I'm starving.”Zadekiah’s face clenched as he moved away from me. His hand crossed over his back, not looking at me. “Why are you here, Sovia? Staying here with me will only lead you to a life of condemnation. The whole state will hate you.”He paused, letting the words sink in, then he exhaled. His shoulders loosened.“You can leave now. I'm trying to be considerate.”“That's strange. I heard the demon Lycan prince was quite unreasonable. Don't tell me I'm different, and you're making an exception for me?”“Nonsense.”I rolled my eyes, and then my gaze landed on the ticking silver timer embedded in my arm — a constant, silent reminder of how little time I truly had left.He didn’t know that he was the closest or safest option. It was either him or Janova. Janova may
Sovia’s POV What should be considered insanity — trying to seduce this wolf with psychotic tendencies or loving the way he couldn't take his eyes off me? I didn't want to know what was going on inside his head, as long as his gaze was pinned on mine. And this deadly game was the only way to survive this year without dying. “Get up.” “No, I don't want to. We are mates, aren't we?” Something hardened, along with the rest of his body. I had a feeling he didn't like me saying those words. Shamelessly calling him my mate when I schemed my way here. “We are nothing.” His grim, sadistic response chimed. Both of my knees pressed against the bed, leaning forward. Zadekiah didn't flinch, but his throat bulged. “But everyone thinks we are—you took me from my wedding, brought me to your mansion. Tell me, would you do that to anyone?” Questions like this felt like lines that I shouldn't be crossing, but honestly I wanted to know. Even if that day at the moon chapel he denied doing all t
Zadekiah’s POVThis was the way I have always been. A mindless beast, and seeing the way I hurt her today.Nothing has truly changed.After what she did to me—I was still yet to decide her fate. And the more she stayed, letting her off would be harder.“Your Highness, are you alright?”Isaac asked from behind me. All I could do was stare at my hands as the moonlight poured in from the window. The urge to ask about how Sovia was doing was getting increasingly difficult after I had my hands on her in the morning. Forget it.“How is she?”“Who?”I shut my eyes with a deep sigh. Then, as if Isaac snapped back into reality, “Oh right. You must be asking about Lady Sovia.”“Who else will I be asking for?”This time, I turned to him fully with a maddening frown over my lips. He knew he had overstepped by calling her name so casually.“She is fine, and currently resting.”“Has she…” I took a deep breath. “Has she eaten?”“Umm… that’s.” Isaac started to brush his hand behind his neck. “Ther
Sovia’s POVIn the past, my mate was a cheating scum. Now, in this life, I married a mad man—Sovia Henric.You really are formidable.I could still feel the soreness of my neck as my hand caressed the spot where Zadekiah had lost control. Lunatic!The door slammed behind my back, leaving me and Beta Isaac outside. He shifted, casting one glance at me before he turned to the door. “Did my alpha hurt you?”Hurt me? I almost wanted to laugh. Janova tore out my heart while watching as I crumbled. A simple choke won’t chase me away.“I’ve endured worse.” I retorted.That caught Beta Isaac’s attention. He crossed his arms over his chest, sighed, and asked, “Why are you so concerned about His Highness? Your life will be much easier if you marry the other one.”“Hmm,” I smirked, letting my hand slip from my neck. “And by the other brother you mean—Prince Janova?”Beta Isaac didn’t respond. Only a long frown pulled over his face.That was what everyone was going to think. Why marry the one wh
Sovia’s POV"Congratulations, it is an honor for our daughter to marry into the Royal family."Marriage?Royal family?Everything about those words made my blood boil, but wasn't I supposed to be dead?"Sovia, why aren't you saying anything?" I snapped my eyes open, and the first thing that hit me
Sovia’s POV"Is that what you want, Alpha King?"His eyes flickered with an unreadable expression, and I inched back for a heartbeat.But his grip found my shoulders, neither gentle nor hard.Was it always like this, or was I finally starting to see things clearly?"My queen," he said, pulling his
Sovia’s POVWhack!The force blasted my neck to the side, a sharp sound ringing deep within my ears.A metallic taste flooded my mouth. Blood.I swallowed it down, along with my pride."By the moon!""Did the alpha just hit his Luna queen?""Be quiet. She deserves it."With trembling hands, I held
Sovia’s POV“Sterile Luna.”That was the name they branded me with.But today was going to change everything, because my mate—Janova—was coming home.“The Alpha King is here!” I spun at the sound of one of the voices cheering from the crowd.I could feel my heart racing amidst the sound of roaring







