Throughout the process, I didn't bother asking where they were taking me or why I was being ‘prepared’.
You see, when you go through hell, nothing fazes you anymore. At this point, I had already lost all hope in life.Thanks to a mating bond, my life was turned upside down.Being Lucas's mate was a curse. They say that a mating bond is a blessing from the moon goddess but why was it different when it came to me? Wasn't i one of her children just like the rest?The love and adoration that comes with the bond wasn't what I got after all.On the contrary, I was rewarded with pain and anguish. Rejection and hatred. My mate hated me instead of loving me.After two hours of sitting before that damned dressing table, the stylist was finally done.Looking at the woman in the reflection, I could hardly believe it was me. Makeup reverted me back to the woman I was before fate smacked me in the ass. The beautiful and confident woman i was.But no matter how pleasing I was in the eye, nothing could hide the pain and dissolution in me.I was fixed outside but my inside was broken and shattered. It was beyond repair.“ Is she ready?” Kiran asked, strutting inside.Her eyes flashed with jealousy drinking my appearance which was concealed immediately.The lady who had been working on me nodded.“ Good. With this, she can fetch a good price.” Kiran sneered and my heart almost stopped beating.What did she mean by I can fetch a good price?Did she mean what I was thinking?Despite itching to confirm, I chose to keep mum about it.. After all, what else could go wrong than it was?My life was already fucked up.I was escorted out of the house and to a car that was waiting for me.I watched as Kiran received an envelope which I assumed was full of cash with the grin that spread across her face after peeking inside.“ I wish I never get to see your ugly face ever again.” She sneered at me before walking away.' I wish the same.' I shouted inwardly.I was then pushed inside the car before the man took the driver's seat and the engine roared to life.Alex povSitting my ass inside an auction VIP room wasn't how I planned on spending my evening but when Leo came knocking on my door, he managed to drag me here.I hate auctions especially when humans are presented on stage and bided upon like fucking items. I believe that no human deserves to be sold out. It's even more disgusting how after being bought, they end up being misused. Some are turned into sex slaves while others become breeders, fucking baby machines.Every human has a right to choose the path they want with their lives and not be forced into something they want no part in.“You don't have to buy anything. Just treat it as getting a relief off all the work and stress of being forced to get a mate.” Leo had said.I needed the break, especially from all the nagging the lycan council was giving me to take a mate and queen of the Kingdom yet taking a chosen mate was out of the question.Having clocked thirty years, it was becoming alarming that I hadn't found my fated mate. The people call me the mateless king. I even heard some rumours that I was cursed by the moon goddess never to find a mate. At first, I just shrugged them off. After all, rumours are just rumours but as time passed, even I started questioning the validity of that statement.Was I really cursed to remain mateless?The Council was breathing fire on my neck that the kingdom needed a queen yet if it wasn't my fated mate, there wasn't going to be a queen.I agreed with Leo to join him at the auction but I was already regretting it.The noise coupled with all those mingling scents almost made me throw up.“ We should leave already, I can't stand this.” I whined.“ Relax. The last item is about to be presented for bidding. I hear that she is fetching a high price because she is a virgin.” Leo explained but his words made me feel even more grossed out.Selling out a woman's most prestigious treasure just to fetch a high price? Did they ever stop to think what they would do if the person being sold out was their sisters or daughters?Did they try to put themselves in the shoes of those sold out? Having no control of your own life and people pawning you off like an item?Of course they didn't because if they did, no woman would stand on stage to be auctioned.“ Ladies and gentlemen, presenting you is our last item of our auction. Get ready because this one is going to blow your brains off.” The auctioneer announced and cheers filled the room.Then the countdown started. I could feel the excitement of those in attendance.The countdown came to a stop and the red curtain on stage pulled away revealing a lady in a red dress.The noise died down as they took in the beauty of the woman gracing the stage.Her blue orbs were piercing even when she looked lifeless, like she had lost all the will to live.She just stood there, doing nothing yet I could tell all the males in the room were enchanted by her beauty.Then I heard it, the voice of my beast which had me frozen for a moment.“ MINE” Ryker, my beast, declared.I didn't need to be told what he meant.The woman on stage was our mate.Taking a deep breath, a sweet intoxicating scent of Jasmine mixed with lemons assaulted me, making Ryker purr in delight.A growl reverbated from inside me when I realised that someone already placed a bid on what's mine.“ Fifty thousand dollars!” I roared, sending the whole hall into silence.“ What are you doing? I thought you were not interested in bidding?” Leo asked. I could feel the confusion in him but I was the least interested in explaining.If it wasn't for the fact that I didn't want to ruin the auction, I would have already pulled her in my arms and taken her away.“ I changed my mind. Do you have a problem with that?” I answered, turning to look at Leo who looked away immediately.“ I don't. It's just that, nobody will dare bid again after you have shown your interest.” Leo muttered under his breath.“ That's good because I don't plan on competing with anybody for what's mine.” I declared and Leo's eyes widened in surprise.“ Do you mean…”I nodded in agreement.I watched as Leo broke into a grin.“ Congratulations my king.” He said, bowing at me but I wasn't interested in his words, I just wanted to take my mate away.“Fifty thousand dollars going once, twice, thrice, sold.” The auctioneer announced, hitting the table with the gravel.I didn't waste a moment, jumping across the rails, I landed next to her, pulling her in my arms and inhaling her scent.“ Little wolf, you are mine now.” I declared possessively, fighting the urge to kiss her senseless.“ Wait!” A voice called from the entrance of the hall. Turning around, I watched as Alpha Lucas walked towards us, a not so pleasant expression on his face.I didn't miss how his eyes wandered to my mate, making me push her behind me and blocking his view of her.“ I'm sorry to barge in like this but I'm here to take her back, she is my mate.”Chapter 5I had already managed to get the view of my Cruel Ex-boyfriend Lucas, before Alex blocked me behind his back. The familiar voice behind us had already re awakened the pains I had been enduring over the past one month under his hands and his mate Kiran. “Lucas!” I shouted at him in disbelief. I was sure that I have already drained myself the little energy that was remaining and thus nothing else could come from my wicked mouth. I turned back and confirmed that I was not wrong to mistaken his voice with any other person’s voice. Indeed it was him walking towards us. At this point, I had gone through a lot of pain and I didn’t see anything worse to fear from Lucas. Together with his heartless mate Kiran, they had subjected me to enough torture and ended up selling me to this Auctioneer. That was the second last worst thing that I believed could happen to an innocent Omega girl like me. The last was now to kill me, which I believed they were capable of. I regained my
Chapter 6 Lucas POVI watched my fated mate walk away with another man in disbelief. Seeing another man hold her hand and calling her his chosen mate made me regret the path I had chosen by taking Kiran to replace Everly as my mate. “I should do all what it takes to fight for Everly. Even if it means challenging the King”. I confidently told myself. “Did Kiran really love me or was she just obsessed by my position as an Alpha of the pack?” I started regaining my mind back. I think I should not have allowed myself to be blinded by her fake love, to the extent of doing such crazy thing like abandoning the person who truly loved me. All had been going well between me and Everly before she innocently introduced me to her best friend Kiran. Even though Everly was an Omega, bonds become so tight that I dint mind her being my mate and becoming the Luna after my coronation as the Alpha of the pack. She was intelligent and beautiful. Additionally, she seem to hav
It has been close to a week since we were in the restaurant with my mate Everly accompanied by her best friend. The sweet memories of that night were still fresh in my mind. But I tried as much as I could not to think so much about my mate’s best friend, Kiran. I knew I had the best mate ever, and have always believed that we were destined to be together. Although Kiran had tried her best to attract my attention that night, I couldn’t imagine changing my mind on Everly’s love. Everly was beautiful and intelligent. Additionally, I have always believed that she truly loved me. I could not afford loosing Everly. “Has my mind started sinking into confusion over whom I should make my mate and the Luna of the packed after being coroneted in a few months to come?’ I asked myself but the answer was so obvious to me. Well, I believe that Kiran was equally attractive that night. She also seemed chamming and friendly. She was equally beautiful in her well-tailored outfit. Hoping that she didn’t d
I woke up the following day and found myself beside Lucas in his bed. The memories of the previous night ran through my mind. I had no idea how I slept but what I could remember doing is moaning and shouting at Lucas’ name countless times telling him to go harder on me. I had no regrets of having slept with Everly’s mate. After all, I have never liked that girl. I have been pretending all along even though, she trusted me and believed that we were close friends. I have never liked the idea that whenever we are together with Everly, anyone we meet seemed to me more attracted to her. “Was I not equally attractive?” I have always wondered. But when he introduced me to Lucas, I decided to do all what it takes to snatch him from her. I was even more motivated to have Lucas as my mate when I learned that he would soon become the Alpha of the pack. Lucas seemed to have equally enjoyed the night. I was even more thrived when he confidently declared to me that he has never enjoyed
Kiran’s POV Days have passed and now it was one week towards Lucas’ crowning as the Alpha. He has been so busy and occupied with the planning of the ceremony. It therefore become hard to meet him frequently as I have used to. I was becoming worried since all these long, he has never declared to me as to whether he still intended to make me his mate or Everly. Probably it was also hard for him to decide. I knew he has truly loved Everly, but it was evident that he always enjoyed the good times we have always had with him. Everly has always been updating me on the planning of the event. This confirmed to me that the two were still together. Everly had been so excited about the whole idea and she could not hesitate sharing with me. To her, I was still her best friend and thus he could not fear telling me anything to do with her mate. Her closeness to me worked very well for since I could plan when and how to approach the idea of winning Lucas and snatching him from
Lucas’ POV There was a moment of silent. I cleared my thought as I looked at Kiran. Kiran jerked up to a sitting position then looked at me with a wiry smile. The doctor’s words left me breathless for some few seconds. “W...what?” I stammered as I looked at his eyes in astonishment. The doctor glanced at me then back to Kiran and gave out a horrible frown, “I thought that you were aware?” he asked Kiran as he slowly walked out of the room after handling a paper of prescription to her. A nurse will come and escort to the pharmacist to collect your medication” he added. For all that time, Melody was just standing there looking at both of us amazingly. She seemed to have many questions about us but preferred to keep it to herself. But from the look at her face, you could tell that she has an idea of my relationship with Kiran and not so happy about it, bearing the fact that she was a close friend to my mate. Kiran gazed at me with a smile that indicated that she wanted to wh
Lucas’ POVI was glad that Everly did not come back to the hospital room when the doctor was announcing about Kiran’s pregnancy. Kiran and Melody, accompanied by the nurse were behind me walking out of the hospital room to go to the pharmacist. I had taken a turn to head to the direction where Everly was then I saw her turn and started walking towards me. She had already ended the phone call. “Oh, sorry I took so long on the phone call.” She apologized as we met. “It’s alright, we were almost leaving. Kiran and Melody have proceeded to collect the medication.” I explained. “Wow, that’s nice. What was she suffering from? I hope it was not something serious.” She anxiously inquired. “Sure, it was nothing serious. She will be alright soon. But the doctor advised her to take good care of herself. Drink more water and eat well.” I tried to explain to her. But still wondering how exactly I could hide it from her on the real results of Kiran’s pregnancy. “I hope she won’t inquire
Lucas POVIt has been two weeks since we were with Kiran at the hospital. Since I learned of her pregnancy, she started becoming closer to my heart than before. However, we rarely had any conversation on how to let Everly know about our relationship. It would be hard for both of us to announce it to Everly. I have been her mate for the longest time possible and Kiran has been her best friend. Nobody wanted to address the elephant I the house. We just decided to let the river follow its course. Everly’s past sweet memories started fading slowly and before I could knew it, my whole mind was preoccupied with Kiran. I no longer felt any guilt sleeping with Kiran like I felt on our first encounter. I knew I was now fully decided on whom to become my chosen mate, and that was obviously Kiran. The poor girl, Everly had no place in my heart anymore. But what could a lowly omega expect. She would soon have to obey her superiors. She had been trying to try as much as she could to pl
Everly’s POVI worked tirelessly alongside Alex in the ensuing months, lending my healing gifts wherever needed as order was restored. My control grew steadily under the King's patient tutelage and I gained the packs' grudging respect. Still, old scars ran deep and doubts lingered in quiet moments.I wandered the royal gardens one moonlit night, breathing in the heady scents of late blooms when Alex's familiar presence stole up behind me. "You've done so much good, my darling. Yet I fear you do not see your worth," he murmured, circling strong arms around my waist. My body froze, memories of past betrayals rising unbidden before logic reminded my heart that Alex had proven himself in countless ways. "I am trying," I gathered courage and replied in a fainted voice, relaxing into his reassuring embrace though walls remained. Alex's responding chuckle rumbled through my bones, easing lingering tension. "Then try this - open your heart to me fully as your intended mate. The
Everly’s POVIt has been several minutes of battling with these magic beasts with Alex. My body was full of wounds and I felt as if I was going to breathe my last. I tried to scream but no sound could come from me. I could helplessly watch Alex struggling to help me though he also seemed overpowered. However, he persisted struggled, and managed to tear the beast off my weary body. Dimly, I registered a glowing energy rising from my palms to meet the darkness seeping from my many wounds. For the first time, I realized the full potential of my rare healing gifts was awakening under extreme duress. It seemed as if I was in a dreamland. Over the past few minutes, I had already given up and was ready for anything worse. My body was weary and full of wounds. I was in so much pain and could not fight the beast anymore. I was also not sure whether Alex would manage to save me because he also seemed to be overpowered by the beast. But my hope started to slowly cr
Alex’s POVDays passed, and they turned into weeks since I brought Everly to my kingdom. It has not been an easy task to win her heart. But I have tirelessly tried my best to do so, despite several handles. She has persisted in resisting the idea of becoming someone else’s mate after the betrayal by Lucas that left her very heartbroken. I have always tried to involve her in most of my activities to keep her close to me. Amazingly, she has proved to be so courageous over the past few weeks. From my keen observation, I realized there was something special with this Omega girl. I don’t think she is just an ordinary Omega. We were in a carriage in the company of Everly as I have always engaged her in almost all my activities to keep her closer to me. Everly stared out the carriage window as the sprawling Lycan territories rolled by, and she seemed lost in thought. Probably, her emotions were going back to the trauma of Lucas and Kiran’s betrayals. I have always notic
Everly’s POVI remained lost in the novel wonder of Alex's affection for many sunrises, thriving under his care and devotion. Indeed, Alex was caring and I had not expected that from him. All along I have been trying as hard as I could to prevent myself from falling in love with Alex. I did not think that I was ready to be someone’s chosen mate yet. On the other hand, Alex tried all that he could to win my heart. He has been so persistent and consistent with his game of winning me to an extend that I started becoming overpowered by his affection. I realized that our bond started to strengthen with each passing day, awakening profound peace in Everly's soul. Yet shadows crept into their woodland haven unnoticed. One misty dawn, I stirred restlessly from troubled visions and left Alex's tent for solace beyond camp borders. My wanderings took me upstream along the brook's path, where a splash alerted my senses.Peering through alder thickets, I fr
Everly’s POVI padded silently as mist through Elysium's vaulted halls, moonlight limning ancient runes carved deep into polished granite. Though utter peace reigned, my thoughts churned too tumultuously to rest this night. Since arriving broken and wary, much had changed within me, drawn inexorably under Alex's patient care and tutelage. No longer was I merely surviving—each sunrise now brought hope, purpose, and even hints of happiness stealing back into my guarded heart.Yet change within also meant facing secrets long buried, and my dreams as of late unsettled me greatly. Each night they transported my beneath open skies, following the pull of some nameless yearning across glittering turf I somehow knew, yet could not place. And always at the journey end awaiting me stood Alex, regarding me not with his usual care but something deeper, more primal. Something awakened something within in turn that both thrilled and terrified my wounded soul.I shivered, halting upon a
Everly’s POVOne sunny afternoon, the troupe crossed a swift river via a wooden bridge. I lingered at the rear to drink the chill water's refreshment. This river always reminded me of Alex’s fun moments that we have had a couple of times. The first time he intended to show me that river, I got pricked by a thorn and our journey ended there. He carried me on his shoulder back to the palace and that was the first time we mated. After that, he has taken me to this river a couple of times. My bond towards him had started to be strong though I have always tried to resist those feelings. I have never believed that I would ever fall in love again after Lucas betrayed me. I was convinced that I had been cursed by the moon's goddess. Suddenly cries rang out - the aged boards ahead collapsed under several heavily armed males' weight. I instinctively shoved energy into my limbs and dove, hitting the current just as the section fell away. The screams were becoming louder and terrified
Lucas’ POVI have held the Lycan king title for so many years. Lycans are widely recognized as the most powerful species. We aim to safeguard the werewolves and uphold equality among all supernatural species. We can heal faster than werewolves. Additionally, a regular Lycan is capable of defeating an alpha. Indeed, we possess great power. We strive to be responsible individuals who are mindful of our actions, ensuring that we do not abuse our power to bully individuals of any species.I had been running the kingdom on my own, eagerly awaiting the arrival of my mate. Commonly, lycans face challenges in locating their mate, and I have not been an exemption. I have tried to utilize my special abilities as a Lycan to locate my destined mate to no success. Most of the Lycans I have known did not find their mates until they were very old. They ended up getting chosen mates. I have had no intention of having a chosen mate. I decided to wait patiently u
Everly’s POVLucas and Kiran had already managed to subject me to enough pain and ended up selling me to the Lycan king. We had already exited the auctioneer's room with Alex then I was hustled into his waiting carriage, and soon the horses surged forward with a whisker. I slumped against threaded wool, drinking in fresh scents of pine and musk that seemed... comforting, compared to the filth and fear permeating my world for so long. Silence reigned for some time as the countryside rolled by, my new lord content to simply observe with that unfathomable stare."You need not fear me, little one," rumbled a deep baritone suddenly, yet its gentleness surprised me. "No harm will come to you in my care, you have my word. Rest now; we have a long journey, and you've endured too much as it is."Despite my instincts screaming this was surely another cruel trick, a sob welled in my throat at such small kindness after endless cruelty. Exhaustion claimed me before I knew what c
Lucas POVIt has been two weeks since we were with Kiran at the hospital. Since I learned of her pregnancy, she started becoming closer to my heart than before. However, we rarely had any conversation on how to let Everly know about our relationship. It would be hard for both of us to announce it to Everly. I have been her mate for the longest time possible and Kiran has been her best friend. Nobody wanted to address the elephant I the house. We just decided to let the river follow its course. Everly’s past sweet memories started fading slowly and before I could knew it, my whole mind was preoccupied with Kiran. I no longer felt any guilt sleeping with Kiran like I felt on our first encounter. I knew I was now fully decided on whom to become my chosen mate, and that was obviously Kiran. The poor girl, Everly had no place in my heart anymore. But what could a lowly omega expect. She would soon have to obey her superiors. She had been trying to try as much as she could to pl