Queen Antionette's POV "Vincent, we will surely be caught if you continue to wear your heart on your sleeve," I said, ripping away from his hold. "Antionette, why must we continue to hide our feelings?" He asked. "Lincoln is the king and your brother. We will be hung for treason if we are found out," I reasoned. "I want to be a father to my pups," he growled. "You can, if they were yours! We have to slow things down," I reminded him. "It's been two years, Anti! My feelings for you have grown beyond my control. We both know those pups are mine," he pleaded. "That is a personal problem! You lie with omegas and anything else that moves. That is not love, Vincent! I cannot do this right now, especially with the mother-in-law from hell right down the hall. Put your clothes back on and get the fuck out of my presence. NOW!" I growled. He scrambled for his clothes until every piece was well put together. "You will regret this," he turned and said before leaving my quarters. If he dared to

Swan's POV "McKenna!" I called out once I made my way to them. "Sorry, it took so long. I didn't want to lead them to you both. We need to get to my parents. I know they won't be safe," she said, exasperated. "I know, but will they leave?" I asked. "They have already agreed during my last visit. I told them to be ready," she replied. "This won't end well," my grandmother, Gertrude, whispered to me as we picked up our pace. "What has happened, grandmother?" I asked carefully that McKenna did not hear our conversation. "I cannot say for sure, but what happens next will take both of us to pull her back together," my grandmother replied, pointing at a running McKenna. “Are you going to be okay leaving you know who behind?” my grandmother asked. “I cannot talk about him right now. McKenna doesn’t know,” I sighed. “I would not have you risk it all for an old lady like me,” she replied. “You are what’s remaining of my family. You took me in when my parents wanted me out. I owe you my life,”

Marlene's POVIt's been over a month since McKenna and Swan moved here. If I'm being honest, I wanted to flee. I cannot risk Beta Vincent finding out about our pup, Marlo. He’s already taken so much from me and threw me to the side like a worthless she-wolf."Are you okay, child?" Gertrude approached and asked. "Yes, I am wonderijg what flowers I should plant near the front," I lied. "You are doing a terrible job of lying, dear. What's really eating you, kid?" she asked. "I know you all have been here for a little while, but I do wonder how long would it take for the kingdom to find you all. I am terrified that Beta Vincent will discover what I managed to keep hidden from him for two years. It's been tough raising Marlo alone," I confessed. "Are you referring to little, Marlo? Of course, you are. They will not come to find us until years from now. That, I can assure you," She said, placing a hand on my shoulder. “How are you so sure of these things? You said it yourself, things can sh

Ten years later... Octavia's POV I heard knocking on the door in my sleep but I rolled over and ignored it. "Happy birthday, Tavi!" my parents and little brother greeted me. "Thank you," I croaked before rolling back over. "Tavi! Get up. Your father and I really need to speak with you about something significant," she said, shaking me back awake just as a knock came at the door. “It is much too early for this,” I pouted. “This is no laughing matter. It’s about what we spoke about long ago,” my father interrupted. “Yes, father?” I groggily asked. I looked over at my parents, who shared knowing looks of panic. "What's wrong?" I asked as the banging on the door became louder. "One minute! I am not descent!" My mother lied before my father shuffled to the door in front of her. "Tavi, please forgive us," my mother said, nodding to my father to open the door. There were at least five men dressed in armor bearing the crest of the crown on their chest. "What has happened?" I asked, feel

Octavia's POVNearly three years later..."The kingdom of Tirado, Valaris, Koda, Cassius, and Santak will be at tonight's celebration,” my best friend, Tilly explained.I tuned out at the word "kingdom." I hated these festivals. I'm nearly sixteen and I still did not understand why they were such a big deal."Are you ready for the celebration?" My best friend, Tilly cheerfully asked. "Not really. Why do we have to go?" I asked. "Because it is our chance to find our mates and possibly leave this place," she replied. "Tilly, my birthday isn't for another few months. I can't find a mate no matter if I go or not, I reminded her. "Crap! You're right!" She sadly said. "What's wrong?" I asked noticing her sudden change of mood. "I've been sixteen for some time now. If I find my mate tonight he would surely be from another pack. I would leave you within the year I turn seventeen," she reminded me, but I sensed she was hiding something. “Oh shit, you're right. Maybe my true mate will be his be