#Chapter99Just Breath RavenA fresh smell of the ocean hits me as soon as I open the door. The house is filled with laughter, but I hear nothing. I block all my senses and focus on that particular scent. I want to mask myself into it. I want to submerge myself into the puddle of the scent so much like the ocean itself. I was hungry for it. I smile at them as I hide my feelings. Consciously or subconsciously, I would take deep breaths. I don’t know which one it was. Neither did I care. I walked towards them, but my heart wanted to follow that smell that seemed to have disappeared somewhere upstairs. Probably one of those rooms.“If you had just called me, I would have come to pick up you easily.” I hear Elias speak. “I don’t have a phone.” I reply mindlessly. “Oh, that’s an issue we can solve.” He mutters.“Anyways, who were you talking to? We heard you talking for a while. Is this one of your hobbies that we don’t know about. Yet.” Eliana’s sarcasm is full on as usual. B
#Chapter100Raven’s First MemoryA persona of power itself. A godly presence surrounds him. His blue eyes so light that it shines silver, piercing through the dark night. His golden blond hair, few shades lighter than Eliana who was beside him, shined equally. The scent of the ocean surrounds him and now once again invades my senses. Even when there were others around, the only scent I filled my lungs with was his. Perfectly arched brows, a tall nose and slightly pink lips shadowed by the night, with a strong jawline. His body ripped with muscles. However, lean his muscles were, it did nothing but make him look huge. He was as tall as Elias, maybe even more. I don’t know.His white t-shirt hugged tightly to his body while his long strong legs hidden in his dark jeans with the night itself. I saw the power, the confidence, he walked with. Like he owned the very earth he walked on. Yet another Lycan. I know I should be scared. But I’m not. As the distance between us closes
#Chapter101Raven not his-01Lucas Alexander CastellanosI needed a break from all these drama at home. That’s why I decided to escape to California where I owned a house. Currently my cousins stayed there. Tessa hates being surrounded with customariness and the tight security it comes with. So, she decided to leave. Even though everyone back home disagreed. She simply convinced them. The amount of bribery that runs in this household is beyond me. She’s everyone’s princess anyways.I heard that Nikolaos found his mate. About time someone does. This place is filled with monstrous Lycans. We need someone to save our sanity. Even though it’s just Nikolaos that’s saved. I’m happy for him.The drive to the private property was a quick one and in no time the car stops in front of the house. “Sir, I’ll send your belongings to your room.” Says Sean, my driver. Although, he’s not a true Lycan. He’s a faithful and loyal one. He’s been with me for centuries and I intend to keep it th
#Chapter102Raven not his-02Lucas Alexander CastellanosI have been waiting for my mate too. Wherever she’s hiding, I’ll find her. I’ll never let her go once I do. Even though, mother sometimes makes me see some Lycans to settle down with. I know I will never. And as does she. So, she doesn’t force me into anything.I let out a deep sigh and took the towel from the cabinet underneath the table and wrapped it around my waist and took a smaller one and dried my hair.It was already late when I heard the muffled voice of a girl outside the house. I paid no attention as I knew it was the ‘little beast’ as Tessa keeps referring to as. I heard laughter fill the whole house. What is going on?Curious, I closed my laptop and made my way downstairs. I stood by the stairs, just before the last few steps that connected to the ground floor. I watch Tessa engulfing a tiny figure who looked even smaller in the huge clothing she had on. I was quite shocked with the scene before me. I
#Chapter103Raven’s lover boy-01I got up quite early when the dawn was trying to peak through the woods. I made my way inside the house through the back door that I might have left open. I hope nothing was stolen. I doubt it though. I head to my room and take yet another shower to wash off all the woody smell off me. If that’s even possible.I get dressed into a plain white baggy t-shirt and a black short this time which was as long as the t-shirt itself and came about mid-thigh. I grabbed my black shoulder bag and put it across my shoulder and put on yet another white trainer that I got from one of those expensive stores that Eliana took me in. I better run before she sees me. Or else I’m going to turn into her barbie doll that she’s going to play dress up with. I’m pretty sure Aya would definitely be with Eliana this time, helping her to choose dresses for me.I shudder at that thought. Okay. Time to go. Even when I don’t know where I’m going. Anywhere away from him is
#Chapter104Raven’s lover boy-02“Here you are.” Oliver hands me a cone filled with vanilla ice-cream! “Oh my god. I think I love you.” I shout as I almost snatch it from him and start licking it. Oh, the cold, sweet taste in my mouth feels so good. Mm. I think I moan out loud. I look up to see a shocked Oliver, frozen in his place. I tug his jeans. “Are you not going to seat?” I ask him confused.He shakes his head a few times and scratches the back of his head as he sits beside me. We have the rest of ice-cream in silence. A silence that I didn’t mind. “Do you want to go for a swim?” he asks.“What in this?” I grab my t-shirt and pull it to show him what I meant. “So, come on.” He gets to his feet now. He takes his denim jacket off and also pulls his grey top off before he jogs towards the ocean. If I said he was not good looking, I would be lying. He had a tanned, muscular body not huge like the Lycans though. But he had his own charms. His blue eyes called me
#Chapter105Raven’s Jealous Lycan“So, what did you do today?” Aya asks daring me to lie. Her eyes compelling me to look at her from across the dining table. I opened my mouth. “Don’t. Don’t even say that word. I know you didn’t have work today. I called them.” My mouth is now opening and closing. “I wanted to check what time you finish so we could come and get you. Why did you lie, Amara?” Here you go again. She called me Amara. I cannot lie and be safe now.“I- I thought you guys might want some privacy. You know, Lycan time alone.” What am I saying now? “But I did go to the café though.” I try to defend myself. “Although, I was not working.” I mutter, looking down at the table which looked very fascinating at the moment. Oh, how very erm white it is. Stunning.“Amara.” I look up to her. Then to my side at Eliana for help. What did I even expect? She shrugged her shoulder and gave me that innocent look. If only I didn’t know her better. Elias beside Aya had an amused look o
#Chapter106Raven’s Disastrous WeekendSunday morning came with the sun brightly shining in my room. I opened my eyes but laid on my bed as I couldn’t escape this house anymore. Guess what? My secret is out. Wow. It didn’t even last a whole day.I hear my door opening as Eliana walks in. “Good morning, little beast.”“Ugh. What now?” I mumble as I pull the cover over my head. “Just in case you were wondering. Or not. We are having breakfast by the pool. Get up and freshen up.” She pulls the cover off me and forces me out the bed. She literally drags me into the bathroom.I quickly take a light shower and don’t bother washing my hair as I just washed it last night. I quickly brush my teeth and come out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around me. Only to see a nightmare early in the morning.“What is that?” I know my expression is hilarious right now. “It’s a bikini. What else does it look like?” she asks me as she stands there with one on, showing off her long legs.