"You're not my Mate, but my worst enemy!" He shouted, his angry voice booming all over the room as it shooked her and send cold shivers running down her spine, if she had always described her father voice as being too strict, his way more than her father's.
Even with his cold voice, she still managed to courageously looked at his voice, his face was looking at her with hatred written all over him like she was some sort of natural disaster or forbidden disease. The hatred she had always seen in her father's eyes was nothing compared to how scary his eyes looked.
Karen was dumbfounded, she wonderered what was it that she had done that had made him hated her that much.
"W-why am I your enemy? " She found herself asking out of the blues, her body was still shaking with fear, and she wondered where she had the courage to speak up.
A pause as the room suddenly went quiet, Karen was curious to know how she ended up as his worst enemy when she hadn't by chance met him or offended him in anyway aside from that day. He'd was the one that had offended her by picking his fiancee over her, his destined mate.
She observed his features and noticed that he was battling with keeping his emotion in check.
Karen wondered what it was that he wanted to say that was this painful for him to say, from how gravely his face had became, Karen could tell that he was battling with some dark past.
"Your father... " He finally spoke up In a voice as deep as the ocean and then paused, grinding his teeth together, his Jaw clenched as his muscle twitched.
Even from his princely robe, Karen could tell that he had a well muscled body. She imagined how it'd look likes and feel, and for some odd reasons she found herself craving to run her hands through it.
"Your father, Killed my parents and made me an orphan at a young age" Karen gasped once he had spilled out the reason why she was his enemy, she'd was batting with believing him in her head, she knew her father to be ruthless, but not to the point of killing his parents.
"I doubt that, You know nothing about my father, You must be mistaken! " she defended, narrowing her gaze to meet with his as her eye searched for some truth in what he'd had just voiced out.
Alpha Kai scoffed, he walked closer to where she sat, an action which made Karen shifted back, but he kept coming closer till her back rested against a hard suface, and then she knew that she couldn't escape him again as she rested her head against the wall preparing her mind against the worst.
Alpha Kai bent his face closer to her, his wolf was tugging at him that he should stop threatening their mate, but he didn't give a damn. After he had rejected her in their pack, his wolf had gone silent on him blaming him for choosing his fiancee over his mate. Heaven knows that it wasn't his intention at first, infact he'd had been so happy when he had spotted, he had every plan of marking her and taking her to his pack, not until he discovered that she was his enemy daughter then he had to reject her ignoring the several pleas of his wolf. Hr can't take a murderer's daughter as his mate! Even though his wolf wasn't pleased with him, he was ready to get through any kind of punishment from his wolf than marking her! Cold revenge runs through his vein and be wouldn't stop until he had gotten his revenge in it's highest peak, killing her father can't justify the pain he went through, he would make his offspring suffer as much as be did. That was a vow he had made while he was growing up.
"Seems daddy didn't tell his little angel about his dirty deed" he smirked and then pulled some lock of hairs that had fallen across his face backward, an action that caught Karen interest as she became fully concentrated in observing his every features than musing over his words.
She wondered how someone could be this dangerously handsome like he was, she'd was obsessed with staring at his eyes and for some moment, she could swear that she saw him looked at her tenderly just the same way he had done earlier that day at her pack, his savage look was gone and what was written bodly on his face was a man that was deeply attracted to his mate and couldn't wait to claim her.
But suddenly he pulled back and his face was replaced back with his savage look, Karen wished he could just look at her that way for some time longer.
"Bring them in! " he commanded which made Karen wondered who he'd was bringing in.
In a blink of a second, she saw her father confidants being brought inside, they were two in number.
Alpha Kai commanded them to testify about her father's dirty deed years ago, and they'd affirm that it was true, they even had the guts to lie against her that she was just as vicious as her father when she was being treated as nothing more but a slave in her own father's pack.
"I'm not vicious! Don't you dare lie against me! Have you forgotten how I get maltreated, whipped and punished for some crime? And you dare lie against me? " Karen defended herself, she had to learn to stand up for herself. She watched as guilt appeared in their faces.
"If you're making up this to earn my pity, then I must have you know that you are just a pathetic liar like your father! " Alpha Kai spat down at her, he didn't believe any of her story.
"It's a bad luck that I have been given a vicious mate as you by the moon goddess! " the word burn through Karen's heart.
However, she pleaded with him crying that she had nothing to do about her Father's heinous crime, but he paid deaf ears on her pleas, he dismissed the confidants and called for his Beta.
Alpha Kai looked down at her with disdain, he couldn't believe he had been attracted to someone as vicious as she was before, he thought her to be as heartless as her father and he swore to treat her even more worse than a slave.
He beckoned on his Beta, it was time he showed her the suprise package her father presented to him years ago, and just as he expected his Beta brought in the box and he ordered for her to open the box, while he smirked.
Karen obeyed as she fumbled with the box wondering what was inside that he'd had her ordered to open it. As the box went open Karen's scream pierced through the dungeon reveberating back in her ears.
Her body shivered so badly as her face turned pale white.
Chapter four: the sins of the father****Karen screamed, throwing the bloody box in her hands away. The sight of her father's severed head played over and over in her mind's eyes, his pale lifeless skin, his bulging eyes threatening to explode out of his head, the expression of pure horror and anguish on his face. The box fell to the ground and her father's head rolled out, his lifeless eyes staring at her.Karen's knees felt weak and she collapsed to the cold hard ground, her trembling bloodstained hands coming up to her mouth, small pained gasps escaping her lips. Tears clouded her vision as she stared at what was left of her father. Not once in his life did her ever show her that he loved her, not once had she ever imagined the last time she saw him to be like this. "Are you scared?" Kai's voice reached her ears, mocking and cold. He came and stood in front of Karen, crouching down to her eye level. Karen raised her head and met his cold eyes, eyes that held no atom of emotion."Y
Chapter five: let me goKai paced the floors of his room, running his hands through his hair. The feeling of restlessness in his body was further amplified by his wolf silently judging him. As much as he wanted to ignore it, the mate bond was sparking a fiery pain in his chest for hurting his mate."You don't get to judge me!" He roared. His wolf kept quiet, not saying anything. But he could feel the silent judgment it shot at him.Kai refuses to believe that that girl wasn't like her father. She looked exactly like the man. She has his blood in her veins. The apple didn't always fall far from the tree.Yet he couldn't deny the stinging pain in his chest. He never believed in the mating bond or fated mates. He never wanted one in the first place, much less now his fated mate was the daughter of his mortal enemy.Kai paced the floors restlessly, his heart thumping in his chest. It hadn't even been ten minutes he got back from the dungeon, and all he wanted to do was to go back and pul
Chapter six: a taste of hellKaren's eyes were wide as she stared into the endless abyss that was Kai's eyes. So many questions ran through her mind all at once.Why did he stop her?What was wrong with him?Why was her heart beating so hard?Why was her skin tingling and burning where he touched her?She began to thrash and struggle against him. He released her, rising to his feet as if he had touched something filthy. Karen rushed out of the bed and raced to the nearest corner, pressing herself into it as much as she could."What are you trying to do?!" Karen said, fear lacing her voice. "What is even wrong with you?! You hate me so damn much and you won't even break the mating bond between us! What exactly do you....""Strip." Karen suddenly heard the unexpected, the one word silencing her as she froze."W-what?" "A word of caution, I do not repeat myself."Karen stared at Kai. She scoffed, a bitter laugh escaping her lips. "Strip?!" She shouted. "Who do you think you are to order
Chapter seven: my darkness, my light'That's enough from you! I've left her alone!'Abraxas, his wolf paced angrily, it's eyes flashing silver. It hadn't spoke a word, but Kai could feel the pain blooming in his chest. It made him restless and even more angry. Pain, he hadn't even show her a tenth of the pain he had suffered at her father's hand. Kai went and took a cold shower, hoping it would help calm his nerves down. He could hear Karen's cries reverbating in his ears. He could still feel her body trembling under the force of his hands. He had hoped that inflicting pain on her would make him feel better. "Fuck " He hissed, punching the bathroom wall. The tiles broke under the weight of his palm. He didn't feel better at all. Not for any reason. Someone came up behind him, their hands snaking around his mid riff."What has you so worked up?" A soft feminine voice whispered. Kai felt some of his tenseness dissolve. "Verena," he said and took her hand in his. "What are you doi
Chapter eight: freak of natureWow! Nicolas, are you seeing this?" Verena said, clapping in excitement. Blood stained her clothes and face, none of which was hers. In front of her was a half conscious Karen, her clothes torn and bloody from the number of times the corded whip had torn into her skin."Yes, I am." Nicolas replied coolly, his eyes scanning Karen's form."She's like some sort of cockroach." Verena said in awe, her liquid gold eyes observing Karen. She turned to Nicolas and said: "I think she's about to die though, soon we'll have a dead cockroach on our hands.""Oh dear," Nicolas said with a soft laugh. "I don't think alpha Kai would like that very much."Verena giggled. "Oops."Karen felt her entire body on fire. Her breaths came out short and hard. She raised her head up and stared at Verena and Nicolas.Verena looked like an angel, but she was a cold hearted devil. Karen had lost track of time, she wasn't sure how long it had been since Verena had started her little 's
Chapter nine: just how ruthlessKaren had a dream. A dream of her father, and the mother she had killed coming into the world."A girl?!" Her father shouted as the mid wife presented the bloody bundle to him. "Your child, alpha." The midwife said. Grown up Karen watched, feeling light as a feather as her father took one look at baby Karen and hissed in anger. "That thing is no child of mine! She wasn't supposed to be born! How can my heir be a girl?! It's unheard of! It's unnatural!"The midwife took a look at the baby girl. She was quiet, her eyes barely open, a serene look on her face. Oblivious to the world she had just come into, oblivious to the hatred her father had for her.Suddenly her father turned and looked straight at Grown up Karen."How is life now, you mother killing freak?" He barked, his face contorted in anger. He charged at her, claws drawn and ready to tear her apart.Karen's eyes flew open. A bucket of ice water was thrown on her making her Yelp and sit up insta
Chapter ten: talk back to me"Alpha, you still have other meetings with the scouts." Nicolas said, watch as Kai grabbed Karen by her hair and rose to his feet. Karen voice pierced through the room, hitting Kai hand and trying to break free. Nicolas found it amusing. It looked like a bug fighting a lion."How many more of them do I have to attend?" Kai asked, his voice unfazed by Karen's struggling."Let me go! Dammit!" Karen screamed, her voice booming through the empty throne room. "About five more." Nicolas said. "Supposed there are no more interruptions from them."Kai glanced at Karen. He dragged her up and peered into her face. "Be quiet." He said, his voice filled with animosity.Karen glared at him, but her lips were shut. Kai turned to Nicolas. "Take care of this." He said and tossed Karen at him. Nicolas caught her , his eyes narrowing at Kai."And what should I do with her?""Hello?! I'm like, right here?!" Karen yelled."Lock her up or something." Kai said dismissively.
Chapter eleven: painfulKaren crept through the dungeons as silently as she could, searching for Eve. She held a bundle close to her chest, inside was bread and some water she had managed to sneak out of the kitchen when Inez wasn't being a bitch and breathing down everyone's neck."Princess?" A voice whispered sternly. Karen paused and crept back to the cell she had walked past. "Eve!" She whispered, a smile spreading on her face. "I've been looking for you!" "What are you doing here?" Eve said, she looked around, her eyes flashing alarm. "If they find you here they'll hurt you."Karen felt her heart break as she started at Eve. She looked like a ghost of herself. Her hair was ashy, and her skin was pale. There were cuts on her face, and as much of her body as Karen could see was littered in bruises.It hurt her to see the most powerful warrior she knew reduced to a shell of herself."They hurt you..." Karen whispered, tears filling her eyes."Princess," Eve said with a soft laugh.
Chapter seventy four: the finale "Stay with David." Kai said to Karen. He got out of bed, and Karne could see his muscles taunt with tension. David got out if bed and ran to Karen's side hugging her legs tightly. "Kai I can fight!" "I'm not saying you can't," Kai wore a shirt and turned to her. She sobbed, the shirt was already soaking with blood. "Look at me, please " She raised her head and met his eyes. "You are my entire world now." He said. "I know you're strong, Karen. You are an alpha yourself, no matter how many times they try to convince you otherwise." "Let me fight...please. I don't want anything to happen to you!" "Nothing will happen to me okay. But if anything happens to you or David or our unborn child, I could never live with myself." Karne bit her lip to try and control her sobs. "Kai..." "Nicolas will be here with you," Kai turned to Nicolas. "Please," Nicolas nodded. "We have to move though, we can't stay here. I'll take you and Verena and we can leave."
Chapter seventy three: a noveltyKaren watched, her heart in her mouth as Kai stood from the bed. He lost his footing, Karne rushed forward to help him but he raised a hand telling her not to"Let me help you." She Said softly."I'm not an invalid." He growled in frustration. "I can walk myself "He stood up straight, his knees wobbling a bit. Karen sighed. It had been two days since he woke up, and it hadn't been easy for either of them.Karen followed beside Kai, watching him in case he didn't anything. He had a determined look on his face as he took one step after the other."Kai you're not rested enough yet."Karen tried to talk some sense into him, any sense at all."My pack is under attack" Kai said. "I can't be in bed and watch them get hurt.""You could get hurt. Seriously. You have a gaping wound in your chest!""I'm fine." He growled. But he winced, his hand going up to the bandages on his chest. "I can rest after we havi victory."Even in his state Kai still assumed control
Chapter seventy two: two goodsThat's a new scar, Karen thought to herself as she watched Kai's bandaged chest rise and fall in step with his breathing.The healer had concluded her business some minutes ago and left, leaving Kai, Nicolas and Karen alone. Karen sat by his bed, holding his had and watching his face. His skin looked ashy and he looked like he had lost weight in hours. Karen could see the back tendrils of poison spreading across his skin. It was oddly reminiscent to the time her father had given her her permanent scar.She had no idea what he used, if it was even poison or not. But today had confirmed that it is indeed poison."You should get some rest " She heard Nicolas said beside her. "I can't when he's like this...""Karen,""No." She refused. "I'll be here. I can't go."Nicolas sighed. "Very well." She thought he was leaving but he pulled a chair and sat beside her. "Don't wait alone in that case."Karen nodded, trying to smile and failed. She didn't get a wink
Chapter seventy one: yoga"Alpha Kai, you ask the impossible." Rasmus was quick to say the moment Kai had finished presenting his case to the counsel."How is it impossible?" Kai asked glancing at the faces of the alpha kings. "This man is acting on his own, joining forges with Lycan and trying to cause a war. And me asking for your judgment is impossible."There rose murmurs form the alpha's. Kai was starting to feel that coming here was a bad idea.But if he took major decisions without the council, they will brand him an insubordinate. Their double standard was disgusting."We don't even have proof if his plans with the lycans!" Rasmus said. "This is all word of mouth!"The council murmured in agreement.Kai sighed and rubbed his temples. This was why he liked to do things on his own. But the time they were done arguing and pointing fingers and talking about pointless things, it would be too late to do anything ."And besides," Rasmus did. "Reports reached us that you killed a huma
Chapter seventy: truths and scaresKaren turned to the servant. "Verena is looking for me?""Yes miss." The servant replied. Karen turned to Kai. "You may go. It could be urgent."Karen nodded. She kissed the top of David's head. "Go on and have dinner without me. I'll join you soon.""Okay mommy." David said with a smile. "I'll save some chia seeds for you."Karen chuckled. "I'm sure you will."She turned and walked down the hallway, heading to Verena's room. Karen had no idea what exactly had happened, but she had been able to heal Verena. It felt that way to her, she felt a kind of energy transferring for her to Verena. And then she had passed out. Or maybe she was imagining it.She got to Verena's room to see her sitting up in bed, Nicolas feeding her some soup. "You're awake." Karen said with a controlled smile.Verena turned to her and smiled. "Karen, hi. Come in please ."Karen walked in and shut the door behind her. Verena turned to Nicolas"Babe could you please give us so
Chapter sixty nine: family first"He's my son..." Kai gasped, the paper slipping out of his hands. He looked at Karen, his eyes full of shock."I told you " Karen replied. She looked down at the boy in her arms and her eyes softened. "He's yours"Kai walked up to her, his eyes on the child. "Put your hands down," He commandedThe boy obeyed, wide eyes staring into his. Those eyes....there were exactly his eyes. Kai felt silly. How could he have not recognized him since?! Kai glanced at Karen, but her eyes were on her son...their son....Kai turned and bolted out of the room. He felt choked up with emotion, not trusting himself in that moment. He had a sonHe had a son with Karen. The very same woman he was losing his mind over. Kai felt like he was dreaming. He had to be dreaming. For four years, four years he'd had a child. "Kai! Wait up!" Nicolas ran up to his side, trying to keep up with his strides. "What's wrong?" Nicolas asked, peering into his face. "What's wrong?" Kai pa
Chapter sixty eight: revelations"Okay, hold up." Karen said. "What is going on here?"Kai glared at her so coldly that she felt her blood freeze. "You know exactly what I'm talking about!""Well I would if you would just talk to me and stop being so damn passive agressive!""Mommy what's passive agressive?" David asked sweetly."Not now baby " Karen replied. She wasn't about to have this conversation with her child in the room. "Baby, how about you go outside and okay okay? Mommy has something to discuss with this man.""Okay he said with a smile. "I'll come and find you later and...""Not so fast." Kai growled. He grabbed the boy by the scruff of his neck and held him up."Kai," Karen said with worry. She got out of bed and tried to get closer to him"Stay right there." Kai hissed at her. He brought the boy up and stared at him. To his greatest surprise, the boy was calm, his blue eyes staring deep into Kai's."Hi," He said with a smile and a small wave. "I'm David, what's your name
Chapter sixty seven: healerIt took a while for Nicolas to calm down. "Not a word of this to anyone." He said to karen as he composed himself. Karen nodded. "Your secret is safe with me.""She'll be fine" Kai said to Nicolas. "I'll make sure of it. For you.""Thank you," Nicolas replied. Kai got to his feet and turned to Karen. "Let's go " He said, his eyes hard.Karen felt a bit afraid. "Okay."That night she slept beside David, only able to get two hours of sleep. She made a mental note to ask the healer for some sleeping potions. The next day, Kai mobilized his warriors. Karen met him in the field as he was addressing the warriors. She waited patiently for him to be done before going up to him ."What's going on?" She asked, confusion on her face."We're sending forces to Asher's pack for yesterday.""A war?!" She whispered"We will soon see." He said and brushed past her, walking away.Karen didn't like how cold he was. Ever since the previous night, he had been like this. Eve
Chapter sixty six: coming home"What do you mean by that?" Kai asked, narrowing his eyes at Asher. "Yeah," Verena said. "You didn't rescue him out of the kindness of your heart? Then why did you bother at all? What is going on here?""You're children have a lot to learn." Asher scoffed. "Everyone knew of Zeke's appetite and behavior. No One really paid him any heed. Especially not the counsel. But when I heard who his newest obsession was, I had to get in.""You're a disgusting pig." Nicolas said, his eyes wide. "You were in on it, all along. Weren't you?""In on what? Of course not. Rescuing you two was only for my benefit. Nothing else. I couldn't care less if you both perished or not.""You can't be serious." Verena gasped. "And all these years you....""Prepared a plan for my only daughter to be a Luna." Asher finished with a flourish. "And you had to ruin it.""You son of bitch " Kai growled and lounged forward attacking Asher. The brothers fell on him, trying to pin him down. H