Maeve and Nana had bared their necks in greeting both muttered "Alpha King"
Ava got off the stool and walked up to him with half of her face burning in embarrassment and so was the mark on her wrist.Maeve held her grandma who waas stating too intently at the Alpha King and that snapped her out of it before Dolion could pay attention to them. She pulled her Nana who seemed to be I'm trance even after she stopped staring at him, and pulled her away from Dolion's view, straight into her room and closed the door before she turned to see her still out of it."Oh God has the Aloha King presence made my Nana foolish?" she thought to herself as she shook her grandma's shoulder. "Nana, what is wrong with you?" finally getting her to pay attention, hwe grandma simply smiled and told her she was fine***"What are you doing here?" Ava asked when she was close enough, Dolion grabbed her burning wrist and caressed it for a bit before drop"How is she?" Dolion asked the pack doctor Sebastian as he stepped into his home, his beta Clark who had come out to greet him right behind him also. "Better Alpha, she came to this afternoon and whatever shock her body went through has made her weak, she went back into slumber not long ago, but she is slowly recovering". Normally, he'd have questioned how it was possible that a Lycan wolf was recovering slowly from an internal injury but he knew the nature of what she faced and how she got hurt, so he was not going to undermine that fact. "Hmm" he did in response, "is she in her room?" Sebastian who was barely keeping up nodded before hurriedly adding "Alpha, you should prepare your mind for anything...." Dolion stopped in his track and looked at Sebastian with a narrowed gaze "Keep talking" he ordered in a low dark tone. Sebastian swallowed nervously, rubbing his sweaty hands against his robe. His bangs which were almost touching his
Ava forced Ulrika to shift back into her human form, because she was very immersed in this new found mate. How was this possible? Did the moon goddess really gave me two mates? Her "mate" had shifted too and grabbed her, burying his nose in her neck, MATE! he growled. She overcame her shock and her first instinct was to feel for her marked wrist "It wasn't burning....at all" She looked at him and had hope "If i don't feel a burn with his touch, could that mean I have a chance, was this salvation? " Still very conscious of the whole situation despite her hope, she stepped out of his embrace and he growled. "Don't!" she eyed his body and hurriedly averted her eyes. He was definitely a bulky, healthy man. "We should get dressed first" She felt his gaze on her body as she was dressing up,ignoring his wanton look on her body, she faced the white haired beauty before her, he was simply pretty, she would have thought he was a woman or better still a weak man if not for the ripp
Dolion's voice trembled as he called out, "Mother..." The frail woman refocused her gaze, a faint smile on her lips. "You're here," she whispered, her blue hair dull and lifeless, her eyes lacking their usual sparkle.Dolion knelt beside her bed, holding her hands in his. He didn't dare speak, his red eyes locked onto hers, filled with a deep-seated guilt. He felt like a failure, a constant reminder of the pain and longing she endured.He couldn't utter a word because choosing his next word would sound hypocritical. Asking how she was, when he knew she wasn't fine or asking where she was hurting when he knew, what and who was hurting her the most. His mother's hand caressed his, a comforting touch. "Your eyes... you didn't take the potion I made for you," she said, disappointment etched on her face. Dolion felt a pang in his chest; he hated his bright red eyes, a constant reminder of his cursed existence. An existence that hurt and made hi
Elvira's pale lips trembled at her son's words, she shook her head continuously as she caressed his face, which was a constant reminder of her mate's. As he had a striking resemblance to his father "No Dolion, you don't owe me that, I made my choice and now I'm living with it.....You are already all I want in a son, don't put my burden on your shoulder, not now not ever" she said with a resolute gaze. "You'll never be a burden to me mother, I .....I think I've found my happiness and I'm just going to make sure you regain yours" Elvira stiffened and blinked as I'd trying to process what she had just heard. "You.....you found your mate?" she asked almost in whisper, as if she was afraid she had thought it wrong. Dolion nodded "And she is wonderful, obstinate and stubborn though but she is also brave, determined and gives her all for her own people.....just like you did for me mother" he said the last part softly while looking into her eyes, taking in her happiness at the new
"My mate" Ava replied like it was the most natural thing in the world, Martin looked at her wide eyed and had even paused momentarily. Ava walked on letting him process it but it didn't take long before he caught up with her. "How...how is this possible? Maeve told me your mate is the Lycan King" Ava nodded "he truly is" Martin pointed in the direction they were coming from "But that is not him, wait you got two mates?" He exclaims with distaste obvious in his voice, Ava turned and glared at him. Martin raised his hands up "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it that way" Ava rolled her eyes deciding to ignore him. "There's a vulnerable path that leads straight to the pack borderline on the east, it is hidden among thick bushes, get some trackers and follow my scent there" She paused and turned to face his frowning face "I left a cloth behind, so you can track it, block that place and place guards there" Martin nodded and looked bothered "wondering how that place went unnot
Dolion no explanation as he could understand what that meant but he listened on while gritting Hus teeth hard, hopelessness has never been one of his qualities but he was starting to think otherwise.Elvira's eyes brimmed with tears as she reached out to take Dolion's hand, which brought him out of his reverie. "It is an ancient prophecy, one that speaks of two mates bound together by fate, yet torn apart by circumstance."Dolion's grip on his mother's hand tightened. "What circumstance?"Elvira's voice barely above a whisper. "One of the mates is destined to bring about great destruction, while the other is tasked with stopping them. The prophecy speaks of a tragic love, one that will ultimately lead to heartbreak and devastation."Dolion's eyes locked onto his mother's, she had said what he had known already, if the Lycan also know of this prophecy, does that mean there's no way out? he was starting to take this seriously. "Ava... can she
Ava looked up from her work and raised her brows, her expression was stern, her eyes flashing with a warning. "Let's focus on securing the pack's borders, Martin. We can discuss the... complicated situation later." Martin nodded, still reeling from the news. He knew better than to push Ava when she was in a foul mood. "Right, of course. I gathered the trackers and we have secured that vulnerable path." As Martin turned to leave, Ava's voice stopped him. "Martin?" He turned back, his eyes questioning. "Yes?" "Be discreet about this. I don't want the pack to know about... him." Ava's gaze flicked towards the east, where Roman was being housed. Martin's expression turned thoughtful. "You think he's a threat?" Ava's eyes narrowed. "I don't know what he is, Martin. But I do know that I need to protect my pack, and if that means keepin
Dolion was relentless. "You've been hiding the tribute brides, using them for your own twisted desires."Mountain Zico was a wolf pack that chose to remain secluded out of civilization and kept on practising their Stone Age customs. And because of these, they had kept on sending tribute bride without a hitch and all of these shewolves had been going to Zachary's secret den which he created to auction off these girls to powerful people all around the world. He pointed at the bald elder, named Michael "You, spokesman......you have put your public speaking skills into such a good use all these years" Michael could not utter a word. "Hmn, Can't talk? Ychest.re so good at giving speeches that made the Moonbeam pack, Blackpeak pack, Crescent blood pack and the Bloodmoon pack, send a regular supply of 'thank you gift' to you......every .....month " Dolion raised his hand to quiet him down. "Hmn this one is eve
Dolion's anxiety was palpable as he paced back and forth in the castle's great hall. His mind kept wandering back to Ava, and he couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that had been building up inside him. He had to wait for his mother's response, and the anticipation was killing him.His mother, the queen, had retreated to her chambers earlier that day, determined to find a cure for Ava's affliction. Dolion had been surprised by her words, but he had tried to remain optimistic. "I need time," she had said, her eyes fixed on the ancient texts scattered before her."I...I...need to decipher the text first," she had added, her voice barely above a whisper.Dolion's eyes had widened in shock, and he had struggled to respond. He had been expecting a straightforward answer, not a cryptic message that left him with more questions than answers."How long will it take?" he had asked finally, trying to keep his voice steady.His mother's reply had done little to ease his concerns. "I don't k
Maeve sat beside Ava, her hand clasped tightly in hers, as Ava writhed and turned on the bed. The smell of burning flesh filled the air, and Maeve's face contorted in worry. Despite the pain searing into her palm, she refused to leave Ava's side. Doctor Maria walked in, frustration etched on her face. "Maeve, you need to rest and get that hand checked."Maeve shook her head, her voice barely above a whisper. "I'm fine... Ava, wake up." Tears welled up in her eyes as she gazed at Ava's pale, disheveled face. Maeve's own trauma, stemming from her birth mother's illness and death, resurfaced, and she felt a chill run down her spine.Only Martin and Ava knew about this, which was why Martin had not tried to pull her away from Ava."Don't die on me, Ava," she whispered, her voice cracking, tears had started to form in her eyes once again. Ava's eyes remained closed, her body wracked with fever. But in her mind, a battle raged on. Hecuba's voice echoed, filled with anger a
"Shit!......Ava" Dolion swore, he just remembered her, the mate bond. He picked up his phone and dialed Terrene number, mating with another wolf when you have a mate, brings excruciating pain to your mate. If she was mated to a regular Alpha, the pain would have been tolerable because that have not marked each other. But having a Lycan as a mate would make the pain intolerable, regardless of whether he has marked her or not. The calk connected and there was silence and a forced breathing "Alpha Terrence?" Dolion asked to be sure, on the other side Terrence closed his eyes to calm himself. "Alpha King" he said devoid of any emotions. Dolion rubbed his forehead and sighed, he knew fully well the man was angry and he knew why. "Is Ava okay?" "You should know fully well whether she's fine ...... Alpha King" Dolion eyes snapped open angrily at this reply and he cut in "Just answer the question Alpha Terrence, my patience is thinning" He knew the man had every ri
Roman stood under the warm spray of the shower, his mind replaying the encounter with Ava.He couldn't believe how drawn he was to her, how much he wanted to claim her as his own.But he knew he couldn't, he had a more important mission.His eyes so many emotions, he faced the mirror wiping off the steam with one hand. He stared back at his own reflection, he grunted painfully suddenly as his blue eyes deepened and flashed, he closed his eyes and when he opened them, in his reflection in the mirror, it was pitch dark, with no sign of the blueness. If only Ava saw him this way, it would have felt so familiar, it was like the darkness Hecuba carried, just less dark but very ominous. The next minute was the most unprecedented, his eyes were still blue but a look at the mirror felt like looking into the pit of darkness.It was still his face and physique, but it looks an entirely different entity, as it expression
Dolion was relentless. "You've been hiding the tribute brides, using them for your own twisted desires."Mountain Zico was a wolf pack that chose to remain secluded out of civilization and kept on practising their Stone Age customs. And because of these, they had kept on sending tribute bride without a hitch and all of these shewolves had been going to Zachary's secret den which he created to auction off these girls to powerful people all around the world. He pointed at the bald elder, named Michael "You, spokesman......you have put your public speaking skills into such a good use all these years" Michael could not utter a word. "Hmn, Can't talk? Ychest.re so good at giving speeches that made the Moonbeam pack, Blackpeak pack, Crescent blood pack and the Bloodmoon pack, send a regular supply of 'thank you gift' to you......every .....month " Dolion raised his hand to quiet him down. "Hmn this one is eve
Ava looked up from her work and raised her brows, her expression was stern, her eyes flashing with a warning. "Let's focus on securing the pack's borders, Martin. We can discuss the... complicated situation later." Martin nodded, still reeling from the news. He knew better than to push Ava when she was in a foul mood. "Right, of course. I gathered the trackers and we have secured that vulnerable path." As Martin turned to leave, Ava's voice stopped him. "Martin?" He turned back, his eyes questioning. "Yes?" "Be discreet about this. I don't want the pack to know about... him." Ava's gaze flicked towards the east, where Roman was being housed. Martin's expression turned thoughtful. "You think he's a threat?" Ava's eyes narrowed. "I don't know what he is, Martin. But I do know that I need to protect my pack, and if that means keepin
Dolion no explanation as he could understand what that meant but he listened on while gritting Hus teeth hard, hopelessness has never been one of his qualities but he was starting to think otherwise.Elvira's eyes brimmed with tears as she reached out to take Dolion's hand, which brought him out of his reverie. "It is an ancient prophecy, one that speaks of two mates bound together by fate, yet torn apart by circumstance."Dolion's grip on his mother's hand tightened. "What circumstance?"Elvira's voice barely above a whisper. "One of the mates is destined to bring about great destruction, while the other is tasked with stopping them. The prophecy speaks of a tragic love, one that will ultimately lead to heartbreak and devastation."Dolion's eyes locked onto his mother's, she had said what he had known already, if the Lycan also know of this prophecy, does that mean there's no way out? he was starting to take this seriously. "Ava... can she
"My mate" Ava replied like it was the most natural thing in the world, Martin looked at her wide eyed and had even paused momentarily. Ava walked on letting him process it but it didn't take long before he caught up with her. "How...how is this possible? Maeve told me your mate is the Lycan King" Ava nodded "he truly is" Martin pointed in the direction they were coming from "But that is not him, wait you got two mates?" He exclaims with distaste obvious in his voice, Ava turned and glared at him. Martin raised his hands up "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it that way" Ava rolled her eyes deciding to ignore him. "There's a vulnerable path that leads straight to the pack borderline on the east, it is hidden among thick bushes, get some trackers and follow my scent there" She paused and turned to face his frowning face "I left a cloth behind, so you can track it, block that place and place guards there" Martin nodded and looked bothered "wondering how that place went unnot
Elvira's pale lips trembled at her son's words, she shook her head continuously as she caressed his face, which was a constant reminder of her mate's. As he had a striking resemblance to his father "No Dolion, you don't owe me that, I made my choice and now I'm living with it.....You are already all I want in a son, don't put my burden on your shoulder, not now not ever" she said with a resolute gaze. "You'll never be a burden to me mother, I .....I think I've found my happiness and I'm just going to make sure you regain yours" Elvira stiffened and blinked as I'd trying to process what she had just heard. "You.....you found your mate?" she asked almost in whisper, as if she was afraid she had thought it wrong. Dolion nodded "And she is wonderful, obstinate and stubborn though but she is also brave, determined and gives her all for her own people.....just like you did for me mother" he said the last part softly while looking into her eyes, taking in her happiness at the new