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"Let's go" She stares at me suspiciously, with her legs folded under her. Great, now she's even wary of me "I'm not going to hurt you. I just want to take a walk" "Says the freak who's been torturing me for the past three days" "I deserve that. But you'll be leaving in two days and it might be a long time before we can see each other again. As your forgotten boyfriend, don't I deserve to spend some time with you?" "I don't trust you" "I know that. But put yourself in my shoes, how would you feel if I forgot about you? After everything we've been through, I forget and refuse to remember. Wouldn't you try everything in your power to bring my memory back?" She looks away guiltily "I don't enjoy hurting you, Sophia. I'm just desperate. I've never imagined my future with anyone but you. This is not easy for me. I'm not made of stone, you know" "Fine. Just this once I'll go with you but if you try anything, I will never trust you again" "I won't. I promise" She gets up and follows
The first week was everything I'd thought the rest of my life would be. I spent time catching up with Reagan and Nova. Now that Logan wasn't a problem anymore, we had nothing to worry about. We went out, skipped from pack to pack because Reagan had decided to start looking for her mate and tried out new places. She even convinced me to cross the border and spend the weekend in the human world drinking cheap beer and shopping in renowned stores. We went to the park, ate an unhealthy amount of sweets then soaked our tired bodies in bathtubs back at the hotel. In short, I had fun. There was no time to think about anyone. Although, that didn't stop him from creeping up on me in my dreams. I'd dream of his lips everywhere on my body even though they'd only ever touched my forehead that one time we went for a walk. Of his hands kneading my flesh as he thrust into me. Of the filthy words he whispered in my ear and the sounds, he made when he came. Then I'd wake up sweaty and needy and my bod
"Hey, what's wrong? You suddenly went pale" Hector asks, his voice concerned.I wrap my arms around me, shaking my head "It's nothing. I thought I heard someone. Where's Leander?" "He's out but they've sent for the enforcer in charge" I think of calling Rita but she's at the far end of the pack and I don't want to be an inconvenience. After I've settled in, I'll go and say hi to her. We wait for ten minutes before Rhett shows up. He looks taken aback when he sees us. "I just got chills. Can't believe you guys are back again" he says shaking Hector's hand and then mine. He hasn't changed that much but I can tell something's different in Arctic Warriors. Where are Van and Zeke? They used to be glued at the entrance and rarely left. Even if they did, someone familiar would have replaced them. Not these two strangers I've never seen. "Are we still welcome?" "Is that a rhetorical question? Of course, you are. But I have to say, I'm disappointed it took you so long to come back. We thou
Her grip is so strong that my scalp is burning. It feels like my hair will come out any time now. She stops in the corridor then shoves me forward. I stumble and land on my palms and knees. If it wasn't for the carpet, the fall would have scraped my knees. All my life, people have scorned me, called me names, and made fun of me but no one has ever touched me. This is a first. Judging by the number of feet in front of me, the spectators have already arrived. I just got back and I don't want to make a scene but this bitch went too far. Who is she to kick me out of Kaden's room? And so violently at that. Anger, embarrassment, and humiliation burn in my chest. She won't get away with this. Blowing my hair out of my face, I get up. "What gives you the right to lay your hands on me?" "Dirty, filthy wolf. Have I not made it clear that this room is off-limits?" "Who are you to say that? What right do you have to forbid anyone from entering that room?" She takes a step toward me. A small pa
"What's wrong? Are you still sulking about the botched vacation?" "Stand still. Let me look at you" "Why?" Because something is off with Sophia but I can't put my finger on it. Her eyes looked hollow, empty and she seems different. I know two years is a long time and people can change but I have a nagging feeling that she was lying when she said she was fine. I give Neela a once-over. She looks even more beautiful as each day passes. My mind wanders to her curves and how much I want to be inside her before I go back to the pressing issue. "Babe, what are you doing?" "Trying to see if I'm overreacting" "About what?" "Sophia came back yesterday and I had to pull her off Avalon before she killed her" Neela scoffs "I heard about that. Can't say I blame her. I've thought about doing the same to that girl more times than I would ever admit" "But you didn't and Sophia isn't a violent person" She takes her anger out on pots and pans or goes for a walk. But yesterday she had a strange
"Your majesty, I don't think leaving while we're in the middle of court is a wise decision" "Is that so?" "Yes. Please, go back and..." "Perrin, the day you lift that crown from the chair and put it on your head is the day I'll start taking orders from you" Until then, he can fuck off. I give him a look that conveys those words and judging by the way his nostrils flare, I have no doubt he understood what I meant. He bows his head as I walk past him. "His majesty wouldn't leave unless he had an emergency" Merlin tries to explain but the truth is that I would leave even if it wasn't an emergency. I don't know who decided to employ those contemptible ministers. I'm guessing some of them employed themselves and have been passing their positions down to their sons or family. Something I will be rectifying soon. They won't see it coming. "Is there a problem?" Reign asks walking behind me. "Yes," I leave it at that. The problem with living among other Lycans is that they
I should tell him to fuck off. This is my life and he has no right to interfere. How did he even know where to find me? Did he install a tracker on my phone? When did he get back? Rita wouldn't tell me where he was. Only that he visited once in a while to make sure everything was running smoothly in the pack. But before I can utter another word, he wraps an arm around my waist, bringing my back to his front then we're out the door. He doesn't give me time to protest. I make a last-ditch effort to shake him off even though deep down, I'm happy he came for me. He didn't forget about me. "With the speed I'm using, if I drop you, you'll crack your head open. So think carefully before you try to move" "If someone heard you, they'd think you actually cared" I murmur to myself knowing he'll hear anyway. What right does he have to demand anything from me when he's been gone for more than two years? Does he know what I went through at that time? He looks good. I can tell the clothes and shoes
"Hi. I heard you came back yesterday" "Uh what... why... how..." I stop because I'm not making any sense. His hand is still around me and if I could, I would have already pushed him away. But as it is, I don't think I can continue standing without his help. How the hell did he find me? I don't remember telling him I was part of Bittercrest let alone that I was coming here."I joined the pack two weeks ago" Yeah, I definitely need him to continue holding me up. "You joined the pack? As in left yours to join this one?" "Yes" "What about your family? Your mate and kids?" He hauls me up his body, his other hand coming up to the back of my head, cradling me gently."You are my mate" he bites out, his tone sharp "I am so angry with myself for not waiting. I never should have agreed to be with Anais. We got together for the wrong reasons which is why it didn't work out between us" So he decided to seek me out? Too late buddy. Suck it up and take care of your kids. I'm about to tell him
"Is this a kingdom of Lycans or werewolves? Ever since that king arrived, he's turned our kingdom upside down. I'm begging you, join me so we can send him away and return things to how they used to be" "You mean go back to the days our houses were falling apart while you lined your pockets with more gold?" Someone from the crowd asks. "Are you not ashamed of yourself, Perrin?" Another one adds "What right do you have to preach such nonsense? If it wasn't for his majesty, we would be begging for morsels of food at your doorstep. Go away. No one wants to listen to you" "Shall I make him leave, your majesty?" Reign asks."It's not necessary. He has nothing better to do so let him run his mouth" "Your Majesty!" Perrin calls out making all eyes turn to me. He drops his microphone and runs to kneel in front of me "Your Majesty, please take me back. Without you, I'm lost. Please, your majesty. I promise to be your loyal servant from today onwards" "That is up to the people. I don't decid
"Hands off. I don't want to be late for dinner" "I can be fast," Kaden says his hands sliding up the back of my thighs to rest on my ass. "Later. Is that what you're wearing?" "I would like to spend time with you without those two interfering. They know we've been mated for a while and still insist on inviting us to dinner every two to three days. I'd rather spend my free time with you than them" "They only want to bond with you but you keep giving them the cold shoulder. They're your parents, Kaden. Why are you being so cold to them?" It's the third time Dessa invited us to dinner. The first two times, we arrived, Kaden pushed around the food on his plate then told them he was busy and left. He keeps saying he doesn't care about them abandoning him but turns around and acts like a child. I'm not forcing him to like them or accept them. But since he decided we'll be living here, can't we be civil with them? Not that Dessa is any better. At least Atticus tries to talk to him. She, o
I wake up to soft breaths fanning my neck and Sophia's body half lying on top of mine. She's in one of my T-shirts while I'm naked. A sense of calmness washes over me knowing this is how I'll wake up for the rest of my life. Our lives. I will protect and love her until my dying breath. Although, now that she got her memory back, will she change her mind? I won't allow her to leave me. We already completed mating. Granted it was different than I'd expected it to be. Aside from being able to connect our thoughts, nothing else happened. Her mark on me disappeared while mine is still visible on her neck. Is this the first time a Lycan has mated with a werewolf? I'd like to know if this is the end or if there will be more changes in the future. But first, I have to get her to stay with me. Sliding her off me, I get up and throw a robe on then go in search of Merlin. He's in the main living room and he jumps to his feet when he sees me. "Your Majesty, you're awake.
My hand flies to my mouth, shock rendering me immobile. Is this the reason Kaden didn't want to talk about that day? I never understood why he was reluctant to tell me what had happened. He'd even forbidden Leander and the rest from talking about it. I thought it was because he didn't trust me but I now I know it was because he felt ashamed and guilty. It's written all over his face. Camden instigated the attack but Kaden had just turned eighteen. I doubt he knew what he was or how powerful his beast was. Newly turned wolves have a hard time controlling their wolf side. I can't imagine how harder it is for Lycans. Camden took advantage of that and it led to the demise of Kaden's family. But why? (He can keep the throne. I'll take everything else away from him) I can't believe he fooled me into believing he was the good brother. I wish I'd stuck all the iolites Iridessa gave me in his back. She slipped them to me earlier and told me their effect on Lycans. Th
The first memory I have is of Celosia forcing me to lift the crown. I was around three or four. She took me to the throne room and told me not to leave until I had succeeded. The naive little boy in me wanted to please her so I promised her I would do it without realizing it was impossible. I thought I could thaw her coldness towards me if I did what she said. She left me there for a whole day and night without food or water. By the time Jovita, my nanny found me, my hands were bleeding because I refused to accept I couldn't do it. It was the first time my mother had paid attention to me. I couldn't disappoint her. The memory is still so vivid because it was also the first time I suspected she didn't love me. I wondered why she didn't send someone to bring me a cup of water. To be able to do it, I needed strength. Feeding me once would have sufficed. A few years later, I found out that she didn't care about me at all. She was telling Morena how useless I was a
I've been expertly avoiding these people for more than two years. I can't believe all it took was one word from Sophia and I agreed to attend this banquet. She'd better hold up her end of the bargain or I will be very pissed. My eyes bounce around the room until they land on her. She's laughing together with other women while her hands make gestures. I believe the woman standing next to her is Iridessa. I'd bet my money that she strong-armed the others into being nice to Sophia. I'm not blind. I saw the way the servants were treating her and when I had Reign investigate it, he found out Ellinor had threatened them. Claiming that when she became the queen, anyone who was nice to Sophia wouldn't be spared. I wonder why she was so bold as to actually think I would agree to make her the queen. Even without Sophia, it wouldn't have been her or anyone for that matter. My mind was made up when I decided to be the king. It's Sophia or no one. I project more erotic image
"She tricked me too. I didn't even know she was your mother" "Find her and tell her to cancel it. I'm not going" "The invitations have already been sent out" Kaden huffs in annoyance and I know it's because he doesn't like these kinds of parties. I crawl onto his lap and wrap my hands around his neck "We can sneak out tomorrow night and go to the other side" "Because they can't find us there and drag us back?" "Then just attend it. I've never been to a black tie event" "How do you know that?" "I'd never forget something like that" "But you can forget me?" "You're being a big baby. Stop sulking and find yourself a tuxedo. I'm going to try on the dresses your mother sent me" I try to leave but his hands go around me. Holding me hostage. "On one condition" "Name it" "Let me fuck your ass when we get back" Goodness, is it me or is he horny all the time? I do want to dress fancily and attend those types of parties. But Kaden's reason isn't bad either. "Your wish is my command,
"What's with the turtle neck? If I didn't know you, I'd think you were trying to cover up my mark" "That's because I am" I snap my head toward him "You are? Why?" "To avoid gossip" "Are you kidding me?""Stop right there. It's not what you think" he says adjusting his sleeves. He's an ass but a hot ass. I wouldn't be surprised if women threw themselves at his feet. But now that we've marked each other, they should know he's taken. Why is trying to hide it? "Unlike wolves, our marks don't remain visible. It'll disappear in a day or two" "Then all the more reason you should display it for all to see. Unless you don't want anyone to know about it" "Correct" Ugh, I knew sooner or later, he was going to start showing his true colors. He asked me to be his queen but it's not even a day later and he's already going back on his words. I'm not stupid. It's obvious no one will accept me as their queen and I'm fine with that. Being with him is enough. But if he
I didn't think it would happen so soon. This feels like a dream. It was all so easy that I can't help waiting for the other shoe to drop. I'm normally confident in everything I do but when it comes to Sophia, there are times I find myself hesitating. Even though I claimed her and we marked each other, it doesn't guarantee that she'll stay once she regains her memory. It was foolish of us to do this now but even if it was just for a day, I wanted her to be mine in every way. With no worries about the past or the future. It's selfish of me to wish she never remembers. I'm tempted to make sure she forgets the past forever but I can't bear to hurt her. Her mind has already been manipulated enough times. If I damage her further, I'd have no one to blame but myself. Besides, she just managed to get her wolf back. I can't let her efforts go to waste. "What are you thinking about?" She asks drawing drawing circles on my chest with her finger. I've lost count of the number of times I've made l