6 : NOT A SLAVE

LUCIEN

I knew Dominic wouldn’t just wave the white flag and hand over his daughter to me. So when his pack challenged me, I wasn’t surprised. 

I felt an adrenaline rush spike through my arms to my fingertips as the wolves of his pack lunged at us. I summoned my power and focused it on my palms.

The first wolf lunged forward, teeth bared, but I was ready. I sent a blast of telekinetic force toward the animal, throwing it back with ease. The look of hesitation on the other wolves caused a sly grin to form on my lips. I didn’t need to shift and use my pack men to fight against the Blood Moon Pack because they were nothing compared to what my pack was capable of. It was lucky for them that they didn’t enrage me to the point where I would shift.

I raised my arm and summoned another burst of energy, sending a wave of force that knocked back several wolves at once. They yelped and growled, but I was relentless. I attacked again and again, using my powers to toss wolves left and right, never giving them a chance to regain their footing. I didn’t intend to kill them. I would need the Blood Moon Pack’s strength in the near future. 

I smirked as they fought, reveling in the thrill of the battle. The wolves were soon scattered, lying defeated on the ground. I was amused at how stubborn this pack was. The wolves didn’t give up so easily and it took me quite some time to put them in place. 

 I considered the possibility that Dominic might try something sneaky, but he and Asphalt were preoccupied with Avery. She was the perfect target for me, so I cast my power on her, one that would only torment her with nightmares and illusions.

“Stop it, please. I’ll come with you.” a soft voice called out, causing me to pause. My gaze landed on a stunning raven-haired beauty who was pleading for her mother’s safety. Her piercing purple eyes met mine, and she rose to her feet with grace.

I stopped my attack on the defeated wolves, who were still struggling to regain their footing. Evangeline stood before her parents, her eyes filled with determination.

“I can’t let Mom and the rest of my pack be killed because of me. If having me is what Lucien wants, then he can have it. Just leave my pack alone and take me with you,” she declared with a firm voice. The corner of my lips curled into a smile, impressed by her bravery.

She held her ground, her heart pounding in her chest, but she didn’t cower. She was prepared to face me, something that no man or wolf, except for Dominic Dark and Asphalt, could do. It was clear that she was their daughter, a true Luna, ready to defend her loved ones to the bitter end.

“I will come with you. But not as your slave, but as your…” her voice trailed off as if she was lost in deep thought. I couldn’t help but feel intrigued by her every move.

As I stood before her, I noticed something unusual about her body language. Despite my intimidating presence, her cheeks were flush with blush and her body hummed with excitement. It was as if she was responding to me in a way that left me confused. She was a wolf, yet I couldn’t sense her wolf. I knew why. 

I grew increasingly impatient, unable to resist the urge to know more. “As my what?” I asked, my voice filled with impatience. At that moment, I felt her heart skip a beat. Her gaze met mine, and there was no mistaking the desire in her eyes.

Was she attracted to me? The thought brought a smirk to my face, as I wasn’t surprised by the notion. Women from my pack had always died to get a taste of me, but the idea of Evangeline having an interest was particularly exciting.

“You will not treat me like a slave. I am the respected daughter of the Alpha, and I demand to be treated as such,” she commanded with a steady gaze, fixing her eyes on me. I had thought she would submit easily, but I was quickly proven wrong. The girl was full of surprises and it was undeniably entertaining to see her defying expectations. 

A chuckle left my lips as I stared at her burning eyes, “I’m not negotiating, princess. Things will happen as I see fit. You seem to be under the impression that I’m here to offer you a ticket to Hell.” she was living in a fantasy world if she believed that I was inviting her for a leisurely five-day, six-night stay at my pack house. The truth was that she was going to be under my roof, but only for as long as I was entertained by her presence. 

She approached me with bold strides, taking me by surprise. She stood before me, and as I took in her features from up close, I was struck by her beauty. The sweet scent of citrus and jasmine wafted toward me, stirring my manhood to pulsate in aching arousal. The silence between us was filled only with the sound of her racing heart as she met my gaze, her eyes locking with mine.

A purple fire blazed in those determined eyes. She nervously bit her lower lip, and I felt a strong urge to capture those lips with my own. I knew she wouldn’t mind if I kissed her. Despite my desire for her, I remained still, not wanting to reveal the full extent of my hunger for her.

“I am not delusional. You will take me with proper respect, or you can take my dead body with you,” she said and my smirk only widened. 

She was a fascinating creature, willing to sacrifice her life for the sake of her pack. Though brave, she had no idea what she was up against. Her unwavering confidence was irritating to me, as I was used to people quaking in fear at the mere mention of my name. So I intensified my power on her mother, causing her to whimper in pain. 

One of my warriors spoke, “You have a big mouth, talking to our Alpha like that. I can make good use of it.” He took a step forward, reaching out towards Evangeline with malice and lust in his eyes. But my rage boiled over as I snatched his arm mid-strike, preventing him from laying a hand on her. A threatening growl slipped through my throat, causing the hairs on the back of his neck to stand in fear. 

“Did my orders include touching her?” I asked, my voice precariously low. As I held the fucker’s arm in my grip, my mind raced with a barrage of thoughts. Thoughts of the numerous ways I could make him pay for daring to lay a hand on Evangeline. His face went pale as fear crept up on him, and he started to tremble beneath my grip. It was evident that he had received the message.

“N-no.” 

“Then step away or else I’ll slice your dick into pieces.” Another deep growl rumbled from my chest, my Alpha dominance exerting its power over the warrior, making him quiver under my intense gaze.

“Y-yes Alpha.” he stepped back. 

I turned back to her, “I don’t need your dead body. But you will have the corpses of your entire pack painting this floor if you don’t accept my deal.” I could see Evangeline’s body tense, and I could sense the fear creeping in, even though she was trying hard to hide it. Her nails dug into her palms as she tried to steady herself, and the paleness that spread across her beautiful face made my chest ache in a strange way. Usually, I relished the sight of others trembling in fear, but this time felt different. 

 Fuck this shit! 

With a flick of my wrist, I released Avery from my hold, her shaking form finally stilling. Dominic’s eyes grew wide with shock as he realized I had stopped my attack on her. It was a strange feeling for me, I never showed mercy to anyone, yet here I was releasing this woman. The thought didn’t sit well with me. 

“You have fucking twenty-four hours,” I growled, turning away from her. Just as I took a step, I felt a sudden surge of energy from behind. I knew what was coming before it even happened. Dominic attacked me from the back. 

But just as he was about to make his move, he suddenly froze in mid-air. He couldn’t move his arms, no matter how hard he tried. I saw his wolf Asphalt who revealed himself through Dominic. His eyes were blazing red and his canines jutted out, but it was all for naught.

As I stood there watching him, a smile spread across my face as I saw him trying fruitlessly to move his arms. A light chuckle escaped my lips as I reminded him of the simple fact he had forgotten. “Oh my dear Asphalt, these mere mortals have tampered with your mind, causing you to forget the most important thing. When you make a deal with the devil, you are mentally bound to him. No matter what you want, you will always obey his commands.”

He was forced to his knees by the bond, unable to attack the one he had made a deal with. Despite his defeat, he shot me a fierce glare and declared, “You won’t get away with this. I won’t let my daughter fall into your clutches.”

Oh, I was scared. 

I leaned in closer to him, our gazes locked in a battle for supremacy. Asphalt was one of the few people who could possibly challenge me. If it weren’t for our deal, he might have started a battle that would have been worth my time. I spoke to him in a challenging tone, “I’d like to see you try. First, break the bond you made with your own words.”

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