Avery Elise's P. O. V.I have decided not to let anyone know yet. Thankfully, Duke and Beta Koby didn't question my decision. The whole pack and I are not on good terms yet, in fact, we still don't know much and have spent time with each other.I don't want to be a burden to any of them, thinking that they should protect me anytime because I can't do it for myself. And besides, I'm not even sure if the pack would still accept me once they find out that their Lycan Queen is now also a Guardian who has the ability to forgive and put back in power those they're working so hard to bring down for going against their laws.But I'm certain that they would consider more of not accepting me. Who would want someone who offers forgiveness for their enemies who did them really bad? No one. The chances of them accepting me is too far from them pushing me out.I took a deep breath before I stood up and decided to go out of Duke's bedroom. It was the exact same time that Tricia was about to knock in

Avery Elise's P. O. V. After that conversation, I was really thankful when Duke didn't say more about the same topic and he only informed me that this place is where the pack lives. They do have their own home outside of this place, but they all prepare to live here and be closer to Duke. I don't have a problem with that, in fact, I'm amazed that despite the modern way Lycans live, they still want to be close to their Alpha. Once our meal is over, Duke tours me around while the pack's preparing for the hunting later. There were hammocks everywhere in the back of the cabins, all hanging in the thick trees. I wonder who was using the hammocks at this place. "I made it for the pack." Duke said behind me as I looked at the names written on each of the hammocks. "Wow!" I blurted out as I continued to look around. "These are amazing! Why did you do this, by the way?" "I give them hard training, yes, but I still believe that they do deserve their rest and time to relax. It's the least I

Avery Elise's P. O. V.In broad daylight, we receive an attack from the Lycans enemies. I don't know what got into them to have the confidence to attack Duke, the Lycan King, with his own land. But maybe it's their desperation to have him dead that leads them to come here or maybe… there's something else they need."Lycan Queen!" I can feel someone touching me as I curl up on the floor. "Lycan Queen, please, look at me!"I was coughing blood again when I knelt on the ground with my hands on my side to support my body. Slowly, I looked up to see what was happening around me now. Tricia is beside me and supporting me as well, trying to figure out what she can do for me. The pack was still on the side, they're still not doing but to watch. I don't know why they're doing that and what's happening in front of them, to which I can't see, but I can hear sounds of grunts and their screams in pain.I tried to stand up and Tricia was stopping me but I pushed her hands away and with an unsteady

Avery Elise's P. O. V.Both Tricia and Lory are now standing beside me while I'm still staring at the door. I saw when Lory pushed the table and Tricia put down the tray of food she was holding in her hands before they helped me to sit down near the table."I hope I didn't leave you with so much work while I was unconscious." I said while looking down at my food.None of them answered so I looked up and saw them looking at each other before they both faced me again. Tricia smiled at me and she pour a drink to my glass. "Not really, Lycan Queen!" She happily answered at me. "We were more concern for your health, actually."My hands were slightly shaking when I tried to reach for the fork and Lory was about to help me, but I shake my head at her and have it on my own way. Despite the feeling, I force myself to eat and focus my attention to my food.I know that they're hiding something from me, I can feel it, but They would say a word. I guess it's something I shouldn't be concern of? P

Avery Elise's P. O. V.I find it silly to ask myself if I'm in danger or not. Growing up, I have always been aware of what kind of life we have. And being in this situation—marriage with Duke? Is not a new danger for me, but how come every passing hour, I feel myself getting involved more in the life I'm not supposed to be? Why is it that the more I wish to live and survive, the more dangerous and difficult it becomes?Maybe I'm really unfortunate with everything. I've got no parents to care for me—Well, my father's there, but he doesn't really care for me. I have a sister who doesn't want me. A reputation I should stick with even though I didn't want it. And now, a life that can end me without being aware of it.Oh, fortune, please, fell on me even once! Moon Goddess, I know that I came from a rogue family, but why must you let me suffer this much? I… repent already. When will I be forgiven? Funny, what did I even do to deserve this pain?Two days had passed by and I didn't hear anyth