Chapter 30: Chapter 30

"Don't wish a curse on the Lycan! This girl is a cursed child, and we have to stop the Lycan from seeing her because she brings a curse to him! Have you forgotten what she did at birth?" I yelled, breathing heavily as it seemed like my nightmares were coming to reality.

"We can't fight fate. I resent her so much, but if things turn out that way, we will have no choice because she will not be a curse anymore, but a blessing. Many packs out there are doing everything possible to make the Lycan prince find an interest in any girl in their pack, because anyone who succeeds will be the most powerful and would rule others!" The Alpha was explaining all this to me, but I wasn't listening to the rubbish he was spilling.

I can't just believe my ears. I can't believe that in the end, Ava might be the one to get his heart. Prince Jaden was soft on her, and even without saying it, everyone here saw how passionate he suddenly was.

Aurora was right all along.

I have to make Ava kill herself.

"I will accept you back as my daughter, and you will get all the respect you deserve if I confirm that the Lycan prince is really interested in you."

That was the last straw that broke the camel's back. What the Alpha just said now was like a thousand spears piercing into the core of my heart, and I couldn't breath normally again.

All of my plans were already failing at the beginning. And there again, there is a poison inside me, ready to kill me in three years if I don't succeed in getting Ava to kill herself.

Ava would have more reasons to stay alive now that she has found a way to get back to her royal position as the princess.

I can't believe all this is happening.

"Let's go and plan a counter attack, or we will end up under her feet!" I heard Aurora's voice, which made me flinch as I turned to see her standing beside me.

My eyes roamed around in fear as I wondered why she said those words so loudly, only for me to see that everyone had left the palace, including Ava.

I had been lost in thoughts for a long time that I didn't notice everyone going to bed.

"Aurora, do I still have hope?" I sulked as we stepped out.

"You are slow to think and less smart compared to Ava. You find it hard to see opportunity through a problem. Ava makes you of every chance, even in the state of misery which you lack." Aurora scolded, and I felt ashamed.

"How?" I asked, getting more jealous of Ava. I can't believe Aurora would say this about her.

We got to my room, and she sat me down on the bed.

"It is so hard for the prince to fall in love at first sight, so why didn't you tell the Alpha it could be the charm from Ava's eyes? Although there is no proof whether it is a lie or not, it will put doubt in his heart and would stop him from making those statements at the end!" She relayed and I felt like slapping myself.

"That's true!" I moan in tears.

"You went ahead to convince the Alpha with your words that the prince was falling truly for Ava, which made him think of it as a way to be more powerful. I felt like rushing in and slapping your mouth when you plainly told him that the prince was falling for Ava with the way he stared at her. Are you this dumb?" She seethed, and more tears fell from my eyes.

I had thought I was so smart till now. I can't believe how dumb I am.

"Go to bed. Sleep well and calm your fears so you don't act rashly. Be a deep thinker because your life is at stake. You won't only lose Jaden, but also your life." She added, heading to the door almost immediately.

"Can you advise me, or at least give me a tip on what to do next! I am sure Jaden likes Ava. The Alpha will find out soon and everything will be ruined," I cried out, making her pause her pace.

"Jaden can bear to be with anyone, but never with a slave. He hates slaves so much due to his past. After the Alpha announces Ava as your slave and gives her the mark of slavery, he won't have any interest again." She explained, giving me a little glance as she smirked.

Now I really wonder how she knows what Jaden hates most when she hasn't been to the Lycan kingdom before or ever met Jaden in the past, but I have to trust her entirely.

"Wow...that's a great idea!" I squeaked, and he laughed sarcastically.

"You are still not a deep thinker! You think after what happened this night, the Alpha will agree to make her your slave?" She sneered, and I grunted at my timidity again, gnashing my teeth.

"Kill that little plant before it becomes a tree. Make the Alpha believe that Ava charmed the prince with her eyes." Her voice came in again and I could only sigh because there was no plan I could come up with.

My head is just empty!

"You know, the pack witch that creates love spells for mated wolves to avoid anyone cheating on the others. You can connive with her to set Ava up on the same day she fails to shift. I am done giving you ideas. Do the rest..." She concluded and walked out, leaving a huge grin on my face.

I didn't even know when I began to laugh uncontrollably. Aurora must be the smartest creature on earth!

I couldn't stop gasping in awe as I cuddled myself under the duvet. Ava won't see me coming this time.

Ava's POV

The countdown was over.

The day is finally here. A bright Monday when my fate will be decided by what the outcome will be.

There were two options for my freedom, and this is the first one. Once I pass this, it will be very easy to scale through the next one, which is to prove that the Lycan is interested in me.

Once I succeed in shifting today, the Alpha will pull down his order to cage me in here. I can travel around and meet the Lycan prince again. I will have access to the dressing room and make-up kit to get rid of my rags and dress like a royal member.

I felt our bond that day we met, and I had to make sure he fell for me.

It was morning, and the Alpha had ordered last night that I shouldn't do any house chores or stressful work, all to make sure I had enough strength to make it through my first shift without breaking down.

He doesn't want to be disappointed, and I don't even know if it will work or not. If Stan and Eric were still alive as my friends, I would have asked them if there was any way wolves felt on the morning of their shifting day, because right now, I feel nothing different than other days.

Once the full moon sets this midnight, all pack members will gather at the square. This time it wasn't for any festival or moonlight play, but to see me, the Alpha's daughter, shift after claiming to be a late bloomer.