Keira's PovThe old doctor wraps a clean cloth around my injured hand after pouring some herbs on the wound. My mates waits at the door, whispering to each other in low tones. I wonder what it is I am not supposed know. "You're fine to go, m'lady. Your wound should heal in three days," the doctor announces. "Thank you," I say.My mates immediately starts approaching and he steps out of the room, leaving my anxious self alone with the arrogant kings in the tiny room."Feeling better?" Angel Garren asks as they take seats on the bed beside me. "You were not supposed to kiss me!" I angrily respond. I didn't think that any of them would want to kiss me. Now that he did I feel embarrassed that it happened in front of a crowd of people. It was my first kiss and I didn't even know how to respond. "As your legally wedded husband I had every right to kiss you. In fact you owe each of us a kiss since it is part of every wedding," he says and I raise an eyebrow."We agreed that -" I am cut
Keira's PovI am slightly taken aback by her straightforwardness and do not answer her question. I am not sure what kind of answer she expects. What we had was a marriage of convenience, not at all based on love. "They were so infuriated when they first found out that you were their mate. I heard them comparing you to a stinking pile of dirt after they rejected you," she tells. My face flashes red with anger despite having been previously aware that myates hated me. Knowing that they compared me with a pile of dirt kind of triggers some sad emotions. But I restrain myself from losing focus on my priorities. Like I said, I already knew that they resented me when I was Lyna's servant. Their cousin hasn't said anything new."You are lucky to have the ability to use the dreamstone, it's all that matters to them," she states.I nod in agreement and we keep going. "What will you do with your life after making wishes for them?" she inquires while glancing back at me.I do not know on whos
Keira's PovI lock the heavy door and pull out the key before making my way to the big shelf of books near my big bed. My mates had sent a servant with my special dinner, a vase full of red roses and a goblet filled with the purest honey. Seems like they haven't understood that I am not here for their love. I know better. It's probably true that they would take back everything they are giving when I am no longer useful. Good thing I do not plan to stay and find out. After making their wish and doing another blood promise to break the vows we made I will state my rejection. They will gladly accept it as I will no longer be valuable to them. Their actions are quite predictable. I pick up a book from the shelf and take a seat on the bed. I open the first page but get startled at the loud sound of something hitting the heavy door of my chambers. I set the book aside and leave the bedroom to go check what it might be. I had locked the door, so whoever it is cannot enter unless it's o
Angel Conrad's PovI realized that our cousin had changed when she selfishly demanded to be given our mate's third wish. I didn't however think that she would attempt something so evil. How was murdering our mate supposed to benefit her?"So a random killer managed to find your chambers, steal your keys and know the directions to our queen's chambers?" I question.Only she and us knew that she got the key to these chambers. So who else would have done it?"A enemy of yours might have given him directions. Your former queen for example," she lamely defends. Garren orders the curious crowd in the room to leave and they immediately rush out. She appears more anxious with just us in the room."Our former queen would not have known who has the keys. It also seems strange that none of Keira's weapons were brought here," I point.Her entire body trembles in fear and for a brief moment she appears rueful. But that look quickly fades, getting replaced by another. One of faked anger."Are you
Keira's PovI wake up sandwiched between two of my mates, Garren and Fenris, in the incredibly massive bed of King Conrad's chambers. Their beguiling scents are so profound, making me fancy things that I shouldn't.I had the most comfortable sleep despite their muscular bodies pushing against me like two heavy rocks. My body has this overwhelming urge to seek their touch again, just like last night when they healed my back. Their willingness to heal me despite knowing that they would lose their powers was quite astounding. I never thought they were capable of any selfless act, especially one that takes away their formidability. They would have killed their evil cousin if I had not intervened. I don't know why she wanted me dead, but it was clear enough that it was her that had sent that gigantic werewolf to attack me. I was feeling like a tattered cloth before my mates healed me. But they would not let me sleep alone again in my chambers or in my previous guest room, so I had to ac
Keira's Pov"Your majesties, we met alpha Cedric's men on our way back after delivering the invitation cards of your great wedding to Grey Wolves pack," one of the young men says.What great wedding is he speaking of? The one that already happened with no guests? Or is there a bride already waiting to marry them after our divorce?I decide not to interrupt anything in front of the messengers and sound as jealous as their former queen.The messenger carries on with his story. "The men told us that their alpha wanted to speak to us and we would not be harmed if we accepted to be led to him. We accepted and Cedric was gentle and kind when he spoke to us. He said that his hatred for you was misguided and he pleads for your forgiveness. He also said that he has heard about your impecable bride and would love to attend the wedding," he informs. I wonder who that impecable bride is. She must be beautiful and royal, just like they always wanted their queen to be. I don't know why it pains t
Princess Lyna's PovLady Doria explains our great plan to my father and his council with pure grace and effortless charm. They listen with interest, not one looking away or interrupting.I may have the confidence just like her, but not the wise words to make it sound like the greatest quest. "So a stone exists that doesn't require a person of pure heart?" my father inquires in awe."Yes your highness. The darkstone requires no virtue," Lady Doria answers. But my father regards her with suspicion. "If that were the case I would imagine you would want to keep it a secret, use it yourself. I don't understand what help you could possibly be needing from my daughter," he says and the council members seem to be thinking the same as they nod their heads.Lady Doria hesitates for long moment before answering. "Your daughter is the only one that can use the darkstone, your highness . It requires the darkest of hearts. The most unvirtuous," she answers genuinely. Both my parents and the cou
Keira's PovThe servants set delicious dishes on the table in front of me. But I have no appetite. I just realized that I am now stuck in an unbreakable marriage with my selfish, lying mates. I was convinced that once I have restored their powers they would want someone else. Only to find out that they have been planning a grand, ceremonial marriage."You promised that we would divorce after I restore your powers," I remind even though I am sure they haven't forgotten. "I do not want to be as miserable as your former queen."They all look crestfallen. But they made me a promise and it's the only reason I accepted to marry them. "I am sorry to tell you that we never meant to keep that promise. We had hoped that once we are married you would give us a chance to prove our love to you. Misery will never be a feeling in your heart, I assure you," Conrad says in his husky voice. I scoff in annoyance. I now know that their promises mean nothing. Problem is I cannot leave without making th
Keira's PovThe traitor struggles to stay upright while on his knees in front of the angel kings and I."Your majesties . . . you're powerful and wealthy. Everyone envies you. But truth is you never deserved any of the glory, or above all your beautiful, virtuous queen. You delight in your undeserved graces just like your lazy, traitorous father. For this you deserve a punishment like none other," he states in a bitter voice. The man must have lost his mind. Or Arina bewitched him. Nothing he said makes sense. The father of my husbands was a renowned hardworker and generous king who built a kingdom so strong that all others envied him. No one else has ever called him a traitor because he never was one. "Sounds like you have lost your mind a lot more than the witch herself," Garren comments. "You have the chance to tell us where she might have gone and what were your evil plans with her and we might consider letting you live," he adds in a menacing voice. The doctor still scoffs. "Y
Keira's PovMy bedroom widow directly overlooks the tree that we had a fake letter left slightly hidden inside one of it's massive bark fissures. It's purple leaves indeed shimmers brightly at sunset. It's a beautiful sight that I never noticed before. Angel Garren approaches and stands by my side. Fenris and Conrad lay on my bed, reading texts about spells, curses and magic. I had to leave my father and friends to rest since they had not slept well for days. Silverpaw's beta, Luther, will be returning home tomorrow to his chosen mate even though the bond between him and Arina was restored and she did not die. My mates promised that they would kill her next time and he wouldn't have to worry about the unwanted mate-bond.Allen will be staying for a while, enjoying the luxuries of the Palace and helping with whatever task we choose to give him. "Our brother is okay. Let us heal you," Garren urges, assessing my injured hand."It's not healing when the wound will appear on one of your
Keira's Pov"I can assure you that there is no need for questioning every servant. I will get you the exact person that was working with the witch," angel Fenris assures whilst picking up a piece of the cake that Garren made for me. "You have only today to try your tricks. Once you fail we will get rid of every servant except those that we deeply trust," Garren states. "No problem," Fenris confidently responds. "I am perfectly capable of fixing this entire problem for you all."A young female servant enters the room and bows. "You summoned me, your majesty," she says to angel Fenris."I need a specific rumour spread. Can you do that for me?" he asks. The lady smiles, seemingly excited. "It would be my honor to do so, sir," she bows again.If I didn't know better I would say she is flirting with him. But I am guessing she just likes the task being handed to her."Tell everyone that the witch left a message for her loyal servant. That beneath the tree where day meets night, a message
Keira's Pov"Both your father and your friends are fine. They just had a meal and are now resting. We let them out of the cells in the basement after realising that it wasn't you that ordered their ," Fenris the honestly. "Arina ordered their imprisonment?" I ask in a furious tone. You yup"They attacked her and she demanded that they be locked up," he answers. "We did notice that the prideful decision was unlike you. We thought that you would ask for their release after calming down. But you went for our bodies instead."I would snap that witch's neck if she had not escaped. "If my actions are unlike my character again, lock me up intil you're sure it's me," I order. "Last time we were all together you were afraid of our touch, now you're not. Should we lock you up until we are sure it's you, your majesty?" Conrad asks teasingly while invading my space once more."I should have both of you punished for even imagining you can do that," I respond calmlyBoth him and Fenris chuckle,
Keira PovAlluring scents fill my nostrils as my mind reawakens. It's been days since the last time I inhaled those scents. Back when our mate bond existed. So this must be a dream. I briefly struggle to get my eyes open. A pair of soft lips kisses mine just as my eyes finally blink open. "Told you she just needed our close touch," Garren says after pulling back. "She has woken," he anounces and two more beautiful faces gather next to him, staring down at me with happy smiles.It's not a dream, our mate bond is back. Probably because of the shaman's death. We didn't get to celebrate our marriage, and after getting nearly killed I finally realised how fragile everything in life is. I was too focused on winning battles that I forgot to enjoy my relationship with my gorgeous mates.Arina's attack awakened the part of me that desired pleasant things again. Because I learned that anything can be taken away easily and all that will be left is regret. Because I didn't allow myself time to
Conrad's PovIf I had known this is what would happen I would not have allowed Keira to be part of this fight. She almost lost her life and will probably take days if not weeks to recover from the injuries. Not even our mate bond is present to help her heal faster."Where is her father?" I ask my brothers. It's obvious they do not want to talk about that. A thing that worries me because they were under Shaman's spell. "When that witch and her father arrived Keira's father and her friends tried attacking them. Of course we thought the woman was Keira so we defended her," Garren answers. "You didn't kill them, did you?" I ask. "No. The witch demanded that they be punished and locked up. We let the soldiers do the dirty work since we did not want to be directly involved. We thought that she would regret the decision later," Fenris answers. I wonder how bad the punishment was because there is a chance that our mate's father will never forgive us. I understand that my brothers were und
Angel Fenris's Pov I should have killed that witch before she had the chance to use the darkstone. Problem is I wanted to have fun killing her slowly and using different unbearable ways. I wanted her to die screaming apologies to Keira."Where is my Father and Ezra?" our mate asks with a concerned expression despite the pain she must be feeling. The truth would infuriate her. We made terrible mistakes while under that witch's spell. Telling her where her father and friends are when we have hurt her so much would make her hate us. I made her mind hurt excruciatingly whilst thinking that she is the witch. I cannot give her more bad news. Conrad stares at us curiously. Of course he doesn't understand why we cannot talk about our mate's father right now. "You're losing blood. Let me remove the blade out of your hand so we can take you to the doctor," I say to our mate, avoiding answering the question about her father and friends. Garren holds her tighter as I pull the sharp blade out o
Angel Garren's PovKeira would never ask us to kill our own brother, regardless of the fact that he is under the control of a wicked witch. Our mate was of pure heart. She would never demand the murder of someone that is not under control of his mind. I used to think that no other woman can have Keira's face, but our brother's witch looked and sounded exactly like her. We would have been fooled as well if Keira had not already found a way to restore our mate bond. But I am shocked that she is now demanding for Conrad's death like she never loved him.One of the pretentious guards that Conrad came in with takes off her helmet and just like the first time I am baffled by how much the witch resembles our mate."Kill me instead! I am the witch that is controlling his mind," she says. She is that selfless? Or is it a trick to make us believe that she is the true Keira?"You stupid bitch! You will die today!" our mate screams like she has suddenly lost her mind.She picks up the sword tha
Keira's Pov"I must ask that you do not tell your brothers that I am not Keira. Unlike you they seem to care for that pathetic human and won't like me if they realise that I am not her," Arina tells Conrad as we follow her and her father inside the palace. "Of course I won't tell them if you don't want me to," Conrad assures. "The guards behind used to be close friends of mine. Allow them to come with us," he requests and Arina simply nods. Guess she is so eager to have him as well that she is not allowing her mind to have suspicion. My other two husbands rise from the soft couches of the palace parlour as soon as we walk in through the door. They both step forward to hug Conrad."Welcome back, brother. Where did you get lost to?" Garren asks in a voice filled with concern. Arina makes her way to Fenris and wraps her hands around his waist. He embraces her back, rubbing her back gently and kissing her on the lips. She smiles in comfort."You first tell me what happened the day I l