The room held its breath as Ava's gaze locked onto the Alpha King's, her soul trembling beneath his piercing stare. She turned to her father after mind linking him and getting no response, seeking reassurance, but his eyes red, told a different story.
He stood there with a look pain, resignation, and hopelessness. Ava's resolve hardened, fueled by her determination to protect her pack and family. She looked back at Dolion, her eyes flashing with defiance. "Please release me, Your Highness," she asked, her voice steady. Nobody knew how badly her inside was trembling in fears apart from her pack who also share a bit of her feelings now, she noticed Beta Charlie take a defensive stance with her father. They looked ready to leap onto the Alpha King if he as much as harm a hair on her body, even if it meant their immediate death. Such love and loyalty was not something Ava wants to mistreat. Dolion's growl sent shivers down the spines of the Alphas present, but Ava stood firm, her gaze unwavering. "You dare! You are MINE!" he thundered, tightening his hold on her. Ava's response was a fierce declaration of independence. "I belong to no one but myself and my pack!" she shouted, breaking free from Dolion's grasp. The room held its collective breath, wondering what would happen to Av for strongly denying her mate who happened to be the beast himself. She only had the Moon goddess and her fate to blame for whatever happens to her from now on. Ava stood tall, her back straight, her eyes blazing with determination. Dolion's face was a picture of shock and anger, his eyes flashing with a deadly warning, there was a limit to the rejection he could take. "You are my MATE!" he declared, his voice low and menacing. "And you are coming with me, to where you belong!" Alpha Bridge who was always after Ava was on his feet along with all other Alphas but his face particularly looked ashen and stiff, like he was watching a show he couldn’t accept its outcome. As much as he couldn’t accept this result, he doesn’t dare to raise an objection. He took in a deep breath and thought to himself "it’s a pity I never got to have her hot body once, it won’t be possible any longer” he sighed a bit disappointed and watched as she openly opposed the Alpha King. Beta Charlie and Terrance were worse off, especially Terrance who feared for his daughter’s life with the way she is openly defying the Aloha King. Terrance find it hard to believe he would not harm her just because she was his mate, he tried to communicate with her through the pack bond. "Ava dear, please stop it, don’t set him off Ava” "Don’t worry, father” there was an unsaid assurance in her reply, that almost made Terrance calm down before he remembered that she wasn’t up against just any Alpha. This was the Alpha King. Ava's response was a calm, calculated defiance. "No, Your Highness. Where I belong is here, as the Alpha of my pack. Thank you for attending my coronation ceremony." As she turned to leave, Dolion's anger boiled over. With astonishing speed, he blocked her path, his eyes blazing with fury. "How about I wipe your precious pack off the face of the earth and see if you're willing to let go then?" he sneered. Ava's anger ignited, her green eyes flashing with a fierce determination. She pressed her body against Dolion's, her voice a whispered threat. "Hurt as much as a hair on their body, and a breathing mate is the least thing you'll have to worry about." The Alpha King's eyes snapped to his mate, his expression a mixture of amusement and anger. He, the Lycan Alpha, had just been threatened.Ava's rejection hung in the air like a challenge, and Dolion's eyes flashed with a fierce warning. His wolf strained to break free, its fury threatening to consume them all. "She doesn't want us!" the beast growled, its voice echoing in Dolion's mind. "KILL! Kill all of them and take our mate!" Ava froze, her heart racing as she watched Dolion fight to contain his wolf. His eyes blazed with a fierce inner turmoil, and for a moment, she thought she saw a glimmer of madness. Then, his gaze snapped back to hers, and he pulled her into a crushing embrace. His head buried in the crook of her neck, Dolion inhaled deeply, his hot breath sending shivers down her spine. Ava stood rigid, her heart pounding in her chest, as the room held its collective breath. Everyone watched in rapt attention, their faces set with concern and fear. Without warning, Dolion scooped her up and sprinted out of the hall, leaving a trail of stunned onlookers in his wake. Terrance, Charles, and a few other Alp
Ava's eyes fluttered open, and she was met with a wave of chilliness that seemed to seep into her very bones. As she struggled to sit up, a sharp pain constricted her heart, making her gasp. But it wasn't her own pain she felt - it was the collective agony of her pack members.The realization hit her like a ton of bricks, and she snapped her eyes open, her mind racing with the implications. She tried to scramble out of the arms that held her, but they tightened around her, keeping her captive.That was when she processed the familiar scent of apple pine and mint, and her gaze locked onto the cold, calculating eyes of Dolion. The chill in his gaze sent shivers down her spine, and she couldn't help but wonder what atrocities he had inflicted on her pack members.Ava's head whipped around, taking in her surroundings. They were in the pack house, and Dolion was seated on a chair, holding her in his arms. Scattered around the room, behind and far away from them, were her pack members, writ
Dolion's eyes gleamed with a newfound determination. He had decided that he wouldn't use force to claim Ava. Not that he'd allow her to reject him, but he couldn't bring himself to hurt her anymore. His reputation was built on brutality, but there was one line he never crossed: harming women. If a she-wolf committed an unforgivable offense, he'd let the council handle her punishment. But if a he-wolf dared to cross him, Dolion would mete out his own brand of justice. His mother had taught him to respect females, whether human or beast. Hurting them was his one unforgivable sin. And yet, he had lost control and hurt Ava, leaving her unconscious. Dolion's gaze drifted to Ava's wrist, where the mate mark glowed softly. It was a sign of a Sire wolf, a symbol of their special bond. He felt a pang of awe and reverence wash over him.Sire wolves required a unique connection to feel the mate bond. It was a rare and precious thing, and Dolion knew he had to treasure it. As Ava began to
Ava felt like she was hypnotized, her head spinning with the weight of his words. The air was thick with tension as she struggled to find her voice., she blinked her green eyes slowly, steadying her look to gaze at her alluring and enticing mate. "I.. I can’t do that, let’s compromise instead, I’ll accept to be your mate but not your Luna..." Dolion's growl sent shivers down Ava's spine. She waited for him to calm down, her heart racing."I'm an Alpha, and my duties lie here in my pack," she continued, her voice firm but laced with caution. "We can make this work. I'll remain in my pack, and we can visit each other. If that doesn't work for you...then there's only one option left."Dolion's gaze narrowed, his red eyes blazing with intensity. "What option?" he snarled.Ava's voice was barely above a whisper. "Accept my rejection."The air seemed to vibrate with Dolion's anger. "I dare you to!" he hissed, his voice low and menacing.Just as it seemed like the situation would e
More than a century ago, the mighty Dolion Black Starkov was just a baby, born with a curse that would haunt him for eternity. His red eyes, a rarity among Lycans, sparked fear and trepidation in the hearts of the adult Lycans. The mere sight of him made them recoil in disgust, and the elders condemned him as an abomination. Dolion's mother, Elvira, was torn between her love for her son and the duty to conform to the expectations of her people. She had saved the Lycan race from extinction with her healing skills, and now she begged them to spare her son's life. The elders, however, were unforgiving. "I cannot believe you will use our debt this way, on this...thing," one of the elders spat, their voice dripping with venom. "You are our first healer, Elvira. How could you bring this...abomination into our world?" Elvira's eyes pleaded for mercy, but the elders turned their backs on her, abandoning her to her fate. Dolion's father, Aber, wrapped his arms around his mate, trying to
Ava had just climbed into bed feeling exhausted emotionally, after making sure to sort some pack business out with her father’s beta and now hers until she picks out another, she reached in for her wolf "Ulrica" she got no reply she called again louder, she felt her wolf stare and come out lazily, her pristine form glittered even more. Ava rolled her eyes, she knew her wolf was so reluctant to answer her because she had ignored her when she told Ava to go after their mate. "I cannot do that Ulrica, I have responsibilities here and he promised to come back already" she had huffed and growled over and over again before she went silent in her mind. Ava decided not to indulge her and just asked her outrightly, allowing her to peer it through her eyes "You can see this mark right?" She asked and felt her wolf grow silent, only answering with a grunt. "Do you recognize it?" "No but it looks strangely familiar, and it is what connects is to our mate, and I knew I felt stronger th
Ava stood over the lifeless body of the rogue, her claws still tearing at his flesh with a ferocity that seemed to have a life of its own. Her beta, Charles , approached her cautiously, trying to intervene. "Ava, stop! You're going to attract unwanted attention!" But Ava's wolf was in control, and she growled loudly, baring her teeth at Marcus. He froze, his eyes widening in alarm as Ava continued to mangle the rogue's body. The sound of her father's voice finally pierced the haze of her fury."Ava...Ava!!" Alpha Terrance called out, his voice firm but laced with concern. Ava's wolf retreated, and the green in her eyes resurfaced. She backed away from the rogue's body, her chest heaving with ragged breaths. The curious and concerned gazes of her pack members met hers, and Ava felt a wave of shame wash over her. She turned and ran briskly back towards the pack, away from the border where the incident had occurred. As she ran, Ava's mind replayed the events that had
Dolion knew she wasn’t injured and so didn’t hurriedly call for a doctor, instead he slowly sat beside her in his black shirt which was unbuttoned up to his chest and a suit trouser. His hair was disheveled like he just had a bath and had no time to dry and style it properly.He looked hot and far from professional, he sat down wordlessly by her side as he waited for her to regain her strength. And when she did they locked gaze effortlessly, she looked so vulnerable that it itches at his heart. He felt like folding her into himself at that moment but restrained himself. He knew she was hesitating to talk and he wanted her to feel comfortable enough to talk, he was also a mess himself and didn’t want any more complicated emotions. But Ava was his mate and as important to him as his mother, so he looked at her with a look that said she could tell it all to him, he saw her hesitation slowly crumbling and he reached out his hand to softly caress her cheek. He knew
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