
Chapters
1. Chapter 1 Three Princes
2. Chapter 2 A Ghost from the Past
3. Chapter 3 Dream On
4. Chapter 4 A Room Full of Pretty Dresses
5. Chapter 5 The Exception
6. Chapter 6 Not Like That
7. Chapter 7 Stay
8. Chapter 8 Public Relations
9. Chapter 9 A Fair Trade
10. Chapter 10 Forming Alliances
11. Chapter 11 Public Introductions
12. Chapter 12 An Unexpected Front-Runner
13. Chapter 13 Discourse over Dinner
14. Chapter 14 Elva’s Treatment Plan
15. Chapter 15 A Second Opinion
16. Chapter 16 Our Little Secret
17. Chapter 17 A Heartfelt Gift
18. Chapter 18 Nothing is Random
19. Chapter 19 Piper’s Secret Revealed
20. Chapter 20 Observations
21. Chapter 21 Someone Like You
22. Chapter 22 An Early Elimination
23. Chapter 23 Determined to Move Forward
24. Chapter 24 Meeting the Head of the Royal Guards
25. Chapter 25 Waving from the Window
26. Chapter 26 He Doesn’t Like Me Anymore
27. Chapter 27 The Princes’ Preference
28. Chapter 28 May I Have This Dance?
29. Chapter 29 An Insult to the Royal Family
30. Chapter 30 Meeting a Merfolk Ambassador
31. Chapter 31 Live to Serve
32. Chapter 32 Are You Going To Marry Him?
33. Chapter 33 A Solo Date with Julian
34. Chapter 34 After-Date Consequences
35. Chapter 35 A Child In the Window
36. Chapter 36 He’s a Person, Not a Prize
37. Chapter 37 The Orphanage
38. Chapter 38 Don’t Ask Me That
39. Chapter 39 The Traditional Punishment
40. Chapter 40 Mixed Signals
41. Chapter 41 Aware of Your Surroundings
42. Chapter 42 Meeting the Wolves
43. Chapter 43 My Fault
44. Chapter 44 Bedside Vigil
45. Chapter 45 The Blood Moon
46. Chapter 46 The Hunt
47. Chapter 47 I’ll Carry You
48. Chapter 48 Royal Orders
49. Chapter 49 Moments to Remember
50. Chapter 50 Elva Ran Away
51. Chapter 51 The First Elimination Ceremony
52. Chapter 52 An Audience with the King
53. Chapter 53 The King Knows All
54. Chapter 54 Three Years Ago
55. Chapter 55 Blackmail
56. Chapter 56 A Change in Him
57. Chapter 57 My Wolf Was Here
58. Chapter 58 Julian’s Favorite
59. Chapter 59 You’re So Obvious
60. Chapter 60 Let’s Be Friends
61. Chapter 61 Pairs
62. Chapter 62 The Walls Have Ears
63. Chapter 63 Controlling the Narrative
64. Chapter 64 A Threat to the Order of Succession
65. Chapter 65 Just Kidding
66. Chapter 66 It’s Against the Rules
67. Chapter 67 We’ll Survive Like We Did Before
68. Chapter 68 Two of a Kind
69. Chapter 69 Playing Favorites
70. Chapter 70 She’ll Never Be Luna
71. Chapter 71 The Garden Party
72. Chapter 72 Spoiled Eggs
73. Chapter 73 She Poisoned the Queen
74. Chapter 74 Incapable of Love
75. Chapter 75 Undercooked
76. Chapter 76 Too Far Gone
77. Chapter 77 The Winners Are…
78. Chapter 78 My Prince
79. Chapter 79 He Lives Nearby
80. Chapter 80 Uninvited Guests
81. Chapter 81 The Perfect Gown
82. Chapter 82 I’m A Wolf
83. Chapter 83 Tensions at the Border
84. Chapter 84 Two Dates, Side By Side
85. Chapter 85 Anonymity Makes Everyone Bold
86. Chapter 86 Chasing the Girl in Black
87. Chapter 87 Nicholas the Protector
88. Chapter 88 What Was In That Drug?
89. Chapter 89 Rumors of a Fight
90. Chapter 90 Convincing Julian
91. Chapter 91 A Friendly Chat
92. Chapter 92 A Lone Feather
93. Chapter 93 She Looked Like You
94. Chapter 94 You Didn’t Trust Me
95. Chapter 95 Julian’s Gone
96. Chapter 96 A Late-Night Tryst
97. Chapter 97 Kissing Nicholas
98. Chapter 98 A Long Night for Nicholas
99. Chapter 99 Doomed
100. Chapter 100 The Second Elimination Ceremony
101. Chapter 101 Celebrating Survival
102. Chapter 102 Collection of Broken Things
103. Chapter 103 A Dance of Jealousy
104. Chapter 104 Why Does She Have My Wolf?
105. Chapter 105 Snapshot of a Perfect Family
106. Chapter 106 A Walk Through The Grass
107. Chapter 107 Seeing His Side Of Things
108. Chapter 108 Break This Hold
109. Chapter 109 Truth Or Lies
110. Chapter 110 A Cure for Heartache
111. Chapter 111 Risk Assessment
112. Chapter 112 A Staged Rendezvous
113. Chapter 113 Smeared Lipstick
114. Chapter 114 You Want Me To Yourself
115. Chapter 115 Secret Passages
116. Chapter 116 A Walk In The Dark
117. Chapter 117 Breathe With Me
118. Chapter 118 A Reward of Tenderness
119. Chapter 119 Always Looking for Opportunities
120. Chapter 120 Role-Play With Julian
121. Chapter 121 Unsure How To Act Now
122. Chapter 122 The Anticipation of a Kiss
123. Chapter 123 An Unwanted Visitor
124. Chapter 124 You’ll Be An Easy Target
125. Chapter 125 Why Do You Have My Wolf?
126. Chapter 126 Death of A Sister
127. Chapter 127 Please Stay, Just For Tonight
128. Chapter 128 Do You Like My Mommy?
129. Chapter 129 Being Followed
130. Chapter 130 May The Best Candidate Win
131. Chapter 131 You Need To Follow The Rules
132. Chapter 132 I Will Win You
133. Chapter 133 I Saw Jane
134. Chapter 134 That’s Not Piper
135. Chapter 135 Too Close To His Wolf
136. Chapter 136 A Generous Donation
137. Chapter 137 The King’s Judgement
138. Chapter 138 Unlikely Friendships
139. Chapter 139 Is She Still Your Favorite?
140. Chapter 140 Make Sure She’s Safe
141. Chapter 141 Ready For A Change of Scenery
142. Chapter 142 I’m Not Wearing A Potato Sack
143. Chapter 143 Never Enough Time For Us
144. Chapter 144 The Full Moon Pendant
145. Chapter 145 How To Be Safe
146. Chapter 146 Your Little Favorite
147. Chapter 147 Sneaking Around
148. Chapter 148 Hunting Secrets
149. Chapter 149 Lost And Found
150. Chapter 150 A Bruising Touch Under The Table
151. Chapter 151 Terry’s Wandering Eye
152. Chapter 152 A Private Tour
153. Chapter 153 The Protective Rage of Nicholas’s Wolf
154. Chapter 154 I’m Not Going Anywhere
155. Chapter 155 Presenting Evidence
156. Chapter 156 A Rumor of Seduction
157. Chapter 157 Are We In Trouble?
158. Chapter 158 Secret Kisses
159. Chapter 159 He Can’t Be Trusted
160. Chapter 160 Stop Keeping Secrets
161. Chapter 161 The New Favorite
162. Chapter 162 Facing Judgement
163. Chapter 163 The Wolf Skull Tattoo
164. Chapter 164 Excluded
165. Chapter 165 Reckless Choices
166. Chapter 166 Come Back Tonight
167. Chapter 167 Tell Me What You Want Tonight
168. Chapter 168 You’ve Had Your Fun
169. Chapter 169 The Informant
170. Chapter 170 Stolen Moments Alone
171. Chapter 171 Everything Together
172. Chapter 172 A State of Disarray
173. Chapter 173 Death To Tyrants
174. Chapter 174 You’ll Never Catch Me
175. Chapter 175 Pretend To Be In Love
176. Chapter 176 For Nicholas’s Sake
177. Chapter 177 For The Good Of The Kingdom
178. Chapter 178 The Debate Between Nicholas and Julian
179. Chapter 179 It’s Already A Scandal
180. Chapter 180 Remember Which Prince You Are Dating
181. Chapter 181 Piper, Why Were You In That Tree?
182. Chapter 182 You Will Not Control Me
183. Chapter 183 A Howl Of Distress
184. Chapter 184 Blood-stained Kisses
185. Chapter 185 Your Wolf Never Bonded With Her
186. Chapter 186 I Wanted To See You So Badly
187. Chapter 187 He Could Have Died Last Night
188. Chapter 188 This Relationship Isn’t Real
189. Chapter 189 Rather Be Kissing Someone Else
190. Chapter 190 Elva’s Sudden Collapse
191. Chapter 191 The Curse
192. Chapter 192 The Search For The Talisman
193. Chapter 193 A Precious Keepsake
194. Chapter 194 I Will Protect You, Even If That Means…
195. Chapter 195 An Event of Brightness
196. Chapter 196 Liars Wear the Crown – For Now
197. Chapter 197 Whatever You Want, I’ll Give It To You
198. Chapter 198 As Long As You Are Mine In Private
199. Chapter 199 We Are Not The Same As Her
200. Chapter 200 After Hours
201. Chapter 201 Piper Versus Everything Else
202. Chapter 202 I Wish You And Julian The Best
203. Chapter 203 It Has To Be Me
204. Chapter 204 Let Two Carry The Weight
205. Chapter 205 A Compilation of Stolen Glances
206. Chapter 206 Suspect Everyone
207. Chapter 207 Double Date
208. Chapter 208 You Have To Be Quiet
209. Chapter 209 Caught On Tape
210. Chapter 210 Romeo and His Sunshine
211. Chapter 211 Potential Love Triangle
212. Chapter 212 I’d Rather Be With You
213. Chapter 213 What Real Fun Looks Like
214. Chapter 214 The Show’s About To Begin
215. Chapter 215 We Are Having An Affair, And I Have Proof
216. Chapter 216 Who Caught Who?
217. Chapter 217 A Familial Betrayal
218. Chapter 218 Unable To Say Goodbye
219. Chapter 219 The Return Of The Wolf
220. Chapter 220 Vanished
221. Chapter 221 The Wolf Will Remind You
222. Chapter 222 Wild Kisses In The Moonlight
223. Chapter 223 You Make It Difficult To Leave You
224. Chapter 224 Fancy A Drink?
225. Chapter 225 Effects Of Gaining A Wolf
226. Chapter 226 Everything Is Amplified, Lust Included
227. Chapter 227 Surrender To Nature
228. Chapter 228 Please Don’t Leave Me Again
229. Chapter 229 Kiss The Sense Back Into Me
230. Chapter 230 Maybe You Don’t Blame Piper, But I Do
231. Chapter 231 We’ve Changed Over The Years
232. Chapter 232 Our Mate Is Strong
233. Chapter 233 A New Contender
234. Chapter 234 I Might As Well Start Packing My Bags Now
235. Chapter 235 We Should Run
236. Chapter 236 You Won’t Win This Time
237. Chapter 237 Back Down, Piper
238. Chapter 238 You Smell Like Her
239. Chapter 239 She’s Plotting Something
240. Chapter 240 A Man Of Secrets
241. Chapter 241 Distrust or Jealousy?
242. Chapter 242 A Task Only Julian Can Do
243. Chapter 243 We’re Dating, Remember?
244. Chapter 244 Good Publicity
245. Chapter 245 Making Amends
246. Chapter 246 Watch The Door
247. Chapter 247 He Doesn’t Know
248. Chapter 248 The Worst Luck In The Universe
249. Chapter 249 There’s Someone Else
250. Chapter 250 A Glimpse of A Heartbroken Future
251. Chapter 251 A Role For Elva
252. Chapter 252 Give Her This Letter
253. Chapter 253 A Perfect, Impossible Dream
254. Chapter 254 The Chaperone
255. Chapter 255 She Wanted To Kiss You
256. Chapter 256 Do You Want Kids?
257. Chapter 257 Auntie Bridget
258. Chapter 258 Trustworthy By Proxy
259. Chapter 259 It Will Hurt Either Way
260. Chapter 260 Love Should Be Easy
261. Chapter 261 You Only Care About The Crown
262. Chapter 262 Dress Rehearsal
263. Chapter 263 Kissing Practice
264. Chapter 264 A Toast To Us
265. Chapter 265 Out All Night
266. Chapter 266 Nicholas’s Secret
267. Chapter 267 Love Or Obsession
268. Chapter 268 What About True Love?
269. Chapter 269 A Kiss Of Passion
270. Chapter 270 You Wanted To Talk
271. Chapter 271 What Happened Last Night
272. Chapter 272 She’s Waiting In Your Rooms
273. Chapter 273 Let’s Run
274. Chapter 274 A Moonlight Swim
275. Chapter 275 Nicholas Snapped
276. Chapter 276 What If We Ran Away?
277. Chapter 277 You Slept With Julian?
278. Chapter 278 Words On Piper’s Behalf
279. Chapter 279 What If You Dated For Real?
280. Chapter 280 Join Us On A Beach Vacation
281. Chapter 281 You Need A Vacation
282. Chapter 282 Rumor Mill
283. Chapter 283 A Royal Shunning
284. Chapter 284 If You Get Scared…
285. Chapter 285 Two Angry Alphas On A Small Plane
286. Chapter 286 Is This Heaven?
287. Chapter 287 The Inside Scoop
288. Chapter 288 An Accident? Or Not?
289. Chapter 289 Do You Want Me To Touch You?
290. Chapter 290 Pillow Talk
291. Chapter 291 Couple-Specific Dining Arrangements
292. Chapter 292 Addicted To Her
293. Chapter 293 A Generous Offer
294. Chapter 294 Who Do You Love?
295. Chapter 295 A Night Of Mistakes
296. Chapter 296 I’ll Be Leaving Soon Anyway
297. Chapter 297 A Friendly Surprise
298. Chapter 298 Look Your Best For Your Prince
299. Chapter 299 I’ll Help You Dress... And Undress
300. Chapter 300 A Game Of Distraction
301. Chapter 301 Cool Down, Julian
302. Chapter 302 Treasure Hunt
303. Chapter 303 Attempts At Thievery
304. Chapter 304 Trapped
305. Chapter 305 The Storm
306. Chapter 306 Nicholas’s Treasure
307. Chapter 307 Be As Loud As You Can
308. Chapter 308 Reunited
309. Chapter 309 Cameras On The Island
310. Chapter 310 What Happened In That Cave?
311. Chapter 311 The Public’s Favorite
312. Chapter 312 A Tense Dinner Date
313. Chapter 313 Ready To Move On
314. Chapter 314 You Forgive Me
315. Chapter 315 Not An Apology
316. Chapter 316 Missing Swimsuit
317. Chapter 317 Traditional Merfolk Dress
318. Chapter 318 My Life, My Friendship
319. Chapter 319 The Merfolk Banquet
320. Chapter 320 Adrift
321. Chapter 321 Creating An International Incident
322. Chapter 322 That Is Not How You Dance
323. Chapter 323 A Royal Apology
324. Chapter 324 A Mystic of the Seas
325. Chapter 325 What Could Never Be
326. Chapter 326 Royal Intervention
327. Chapter 327 Was This A Dream?
328. Chapter 328 Ancient Magic
329. Chapter 329 Let Me Pamper You
330. Chapter 330 Only Trying To Help You
331. Chapter 331 Observations
332. Chapter 332 Rules Are Rules
333. Chapter 333 Prisoner
334. Chapter 334 The Commands of The King
335. Chapter 335 The Biggest Fool In The Kingdom
336. Chapter 336 A Shift In Popularity
337. Chapter 337 Past His Limits
338. Chapter 338 Something For You And Me
339. Chapter 339 We’ll Be Careful
340. Chapter 340 Next Time
341. Chapter 341 A Real Chance At Winning
342. Chapter 342 I Need To Prove Myself
343. Chapter 343 Don’t Record This
344. Chapter 344 There Must Be More I Can Do
345. Chapter 345 A Late-Night Swim Under The Stars
346. Chapter 346 Scoping Out The Competition
347. Chapter 347 Don’t Forget Your Promise
348. Chapter 348 A Princely Revenge
349. Chapter 349 Protect Our Mate
350. Chapter 350 Let Them See
351. Chapter 351 Family
352. Chapter 352 A Guard Inside Of Piper’s Room
353. Chapter 353 If I Lose You, I Am Also Lost
354. Chapter 354 Always Means Forever
355. Chapter 355 When Will We Be A Family?
356. Chapter 356 The Truth Will Come Out
357. Chapter 357 They’re Not Lies
358. Chapter 358 Wait And See
359. Chapter 359 I Have A Confession To Make
360. Chapter 360 Overboard
361. Chapter 361 Alpha Rage
362. Chapter 362 I’d Rather Tell You Myself
363. Chapter 363 Alive Again
364. Chapter 364 Charades
365. Chapter 365 Your Word Is ‘Home’
366. Chapter 366 Obsession With The Crown
367. Chapter 367 How Special She Is
368. Chapter 368 Bold Words From Two Little Princes
369. Chapter 369 An Accomplice
370. Chapter 370 An Act Of Treason
371. Chapter 371 Whipped Cream
372. Chapter 372 The Gift Of Life Force
373. Chapter 373 The Beauty In Imperfection
374. Chapter 374 Know No Fear
375. Chapter 375 I Held Out As Long As I Could
376. Chapter 376 Homecoming
377. Chapter 377 A Missing Princess
378. Chapter 378 If I Get Eliminated…
379. Chapter 379 Mine Or Yours
380. Chapter 380 A Not-So Glamorous Lifestyle
381. Chapter 381 For The Good Of The Kingdom
382. Chapter 382 Improve Morale
383. Chapter 383 An Impossible Voice
384. Chapter 384 Not Everyone Likes Me
385. Chapter 385 You Don’t Need Fancy Dresses To Be A Princess
386. Chapter 386 Three Cardboard Boxes
387. Chapter 387 Undercover
388. Chapter 388 Let Him In
389. Chapter 389 They Were Kissing?!
390. Chapter 390 They Know
391. Chapter 391 Not Too Late To Take Responsibility
392. Chapter 392 An Unannounced Visit
393. Chapter 393 Follow Your Heart
394. Chapter 394 The Love Of My Life
395. Chapter 395 Shift Again
396. Chapter 396 Protect Our Pack
397. Chapter 397 Day Trip
398. Chapter 398 Reasons To Be Cautious
399. Chapter 399 The Answer Is No
400. Chapter 400 Searching
401. Chapter 401 Rejecting The King’s Request
402. Chapter 402 Say Goodbye
403. Chapter 403 Not Meant To Last
404. Chapter 404 You Know The Truth
405. Chapter 405 I Will Be Queen
406. Chapter 406 Bow To Me
407. Chapter 407 A Broken Pair
408. Chapter 408 Mates Reunited
409. Chapter 409 Ending The War
410. Chapter 410 Soon
411. Chapter 411 The End, The Beginning

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Chapter 411 The End, The Beginning
I wasn’t sure what to expect when our car delivered us from the train station to the palace, but even in my wildest dreams, I wouldn’t have guessed what actually awaited us.
Cheering crowds lined the outer walls of the palace. Balloons and streamers of various colors were abundant. A stage had been ...