Taylor's Pov Raul had come in to check on me almost three times today. The doctor didn't appear to be as hostile as I expected. Yet I couldn't just trust anyone in this Pack. “Do you have any idea where my father is being held?’’ I asked, and he looked up at me with shock. He draws out the syringe from my arm and proceeds to place a cotton ball soaked in spirit over the incision. “I have no idea my queen.’’ “I told you not to call me that. I am not..’’ “The alpha has made it clear that you will be the Queen of this Pack.’’ “Ryan shouldn't..’’ “Not alpha Ryan.’’ It is dense. The doctor is hesitant. “Alpha Joseph is also quite happy about your arrival.’’ I could tell that he was incredibly afraid just by mentioning his Alpha's name, as the expression on his face was not the same one when he had mentioned Ryan. He was a little bit more calm, and his shoulders were dropped. I had learnt to study a person's behavior from years of being beaten up by my father. It will become a ne
Ryan’s Pov Nothing is ever out of control. Nothing is out of my hands. I have grown up learning and believing that I am in control of the things that happen. But I've never been so unsure about something as I am right now. I went out with Philip to hunt as planned. Changing or canceling my plans would have blown the whistle to whoever was watching and following us. I hate feeling vulnerable. Perhaps, part of the reason why I had decided to not blow the whistle is because I welcome the challenge. I was frustrated and pent-up with thought about my mate that I would really appreciate beating up someone right now. It was part of the reason why I chose to pretend that Philip and I knew nothing about the intruder. Ever since meeting my mate, I have not really been out to train the warriors. I left it all to Phillip and Nikita and my father. I haven't really complained about my absence. He was just as equally supportive about my mate and he wanted the both of us united as soon as possib
Ryan’s Pov “Because an alpha never thinks with his heart alone.’’ We stand at a safe distance away from the warriors and anyone else. A space that guarantees nothing but absolute privacy. “There was someone following us while we were hunting.” I changed the subject immediately. I could tell where my father was headed with what he had to say. His statement had created doubt that I didn't think was possible. I couldn't help but wonder whether I had made the right decision by choosing my fated mate and not a different woman of Higher political gain. Yet for my father to agree with my decision must also mean that he also benefits from this union. whether or not I would like to agree to it, but the fact that he has given me his blessings, is more than enough for me to go by. I choose to not continue that conversation any longer. My father and I have always maintained a public appearance. We are always united. together. Yet in private, our differences are unearthing. The same thing a
Taylor’s POV “You lost feelings for your mate?’’ The idea of not feeling anything for Ryan engages me. I find myself edging a little bit closer to her. She seems friendly but I still can't just judge. She's from the alphas family for crying out loud. She's probably Ryan's mother. her intentions to me are still unknown. And trusting her will be playing so much stupidity in my end. “No I didn't. I just fell out of love with him. Immense attraction still remained. the same attraction that was given by the moon goddess in terms of the mate bond. But If you reject a bond for long enough then it becomes tragic. And then the love slowly changes. And what you felt was once an irresistible attraction, slowly becomes a regrettable nightmare. Especially if the union takes away everything you believed in and everything you loved. I know who you are, Taylor Monroe. I know what your father did. I know that you haven't seen any kindness in this world. I know that you're skeptical about getting mar
Philip’s POV A silent alarm had been triggered from Alpha Ryan's room. I was the first person who directly received it. I had been out in the field, assigning new guards and exchanging the previous ones. Everything had been tense the previous day. Ever since Ryan and I discovered that there was an intruder in the park, Alpha Joseph has been so vigilant and careful about everything and everyone. He has been sending back meals countless of times and making the servants eat the food in front of him If I didn't know any better, I would often assume that even my father knew what was going on. The secret meetings between my dad and alpha Joseph had increased. Most of them happen in the middle of the night. I knew that something was fucking going on but I just couldn't figure out what it was exactly. Ryan was just as clueless as I was. We both had questions that remain unanswered. Nonetheless, we choose to protect the pack at all times, as it is our duty. My eyes had widened the moment
Philip’s pov Everything in the packhouse was done in an orderly manner. Servants had been evacuated towards the south wing that was always reserved for emergencies. Several girls had been sent by Alpha Joseph to take care of Ryan's mate and make sure that she was safe. Almost everyone knew about the intruder. Immediately the alarms sounded, panic spread all over like wildlife. Those outside the Pack House entered their houses and locked their doors. The alarm would only mean two things, either that the pack was under an attack from the outside, or that someone inside the territory had put a royal life in jeopardy The warriors who had previously been in training, armed themselves and surrounded the packhouse. The warriors had not needed anyone in particular to order them around them. They were always well planned. Well-prepared. Ryan and I have always had secondary procedures prepared for situations like this. When the sound of a gunshot was heard, the matter suddenly became seri
Philip's POV I approached both my father and Alpha with the sword still in my hand. I had secured Nina somewhere no one could find her. Now it was time to be a warrior and protect my Alpha. Worry was driving me insane. I needed to know what’s happening and who was in there with Ryan. Alpha Joseph was losing his mind already. He could not bear the frustration of standing in front of Ryan’s front door and waiting like a coward. Alpha Joseph An enemy that I had fought and conquered many years ago finally came back to take everything that belongs to me. Everything that I loved and cared about. The idea of Ryan getting hurt because of me scared me. I feel like the sins of my past are catching up with me now. Things I would never let myself talk about. I know that Ryan would lose respect for me the day he discovers what I did. “That's it. I'm not going to stay here any longer.’’ I spoke abruptly. I could not understand what was taking the warriors for so long. Breaching that door wo
Taylor's pov “Marianna, you said it yourself. Being mated to an alpha is…’’ “It has both its advantages and its disadvantages. I couldn't just praise him. No. I couldn't just come to you and tell you that he is going to be the best thing that will ever happen to you. I found it my duty to tell you about all the downsides of it, so that you know what you're about getting yourself into. And now that you already know those things you never expected, tell me, Taylor, has it in any way or somehow affected what you feel about him?’’ What a hot question. The question leaves me baffled, as it resonates in my mind over and over again. Because the truth was that my feelings for Ryan had not changed just because I saw a terrible future for the both of us. They had grown stronger. Our bond is unbreakable. That's what's frustrating me the most. But I was tied to a man who was bound to make me unhappy in the coming years. He is an alpha for crying out loud. “At the end of it all, the decision is