(Elijah's POV)I linked my beta and asked him to come pick up the doll on my floor. He walked in briskly and carried the unconscious Alice out, that would teach her not to mess with me next time. Next time she might not survive it. But first, I had to deal with someone else. Ariel.I approached Ariel little by little, I knew I looked really intimidating right now but I cared less. Her gaze met mine and she took a big gulp, what that did to my mind. Fuck, I imagined what her mouth could do. How her throat would feel around my dick, her lips wrapped around it, her head bobbing. I smacked my hands and licked my lips pulling myself from my imagination.She had a spark to her that refused to be extinguished. For once, someone wasn't so scared of me and that someone was my mate. My dominance surged but something about her fierce spirit caught me and drew me in.Right now however all I wanted was to have her under me. I wanted to have her satisfy me.I shed my towel, the only piece of clothi
(Ariel's POV)I heard the door opening and closing silently as I opened my eyes to have the slight sunlight fill the room. It was the Beta who stood at the door without any expression on his face."The Alpha King," he said in a serious tone, "He has ordered that you leave the palace with him today, you're leaving moonstone."My eyes widened for a moment as I tried to process the words. The palace. Today. My heart contracted at the thought of never being in the Moonstone Pack again. I was frustrated and angry. This was the only home I knew of. Though this place wasn't any better and it had my darkest moments in life, still, it was my only home.I just stared at the Beta quietly."That's all," The Beta added before walking out.I slowly got off the bed. Moonstone Pack had been far from being my home till most part of my life; it was harsh, along with cruelest people.But still, it was where I'd grown up, where my mother had lived and died. The idea that I will never return — that I will
(Ariel's POV)Moonstone pack was where I grew up even if the memories of this place cringed me. I also looked forward to the new place I was going to.Alpha Reed also came to see me off. Alpha Reed was my Alpha, The alpha of Moonstone Pack but I rarely saw him. The only time I've seen him maybe was, while he was executing my punishment.I clenched my fist. He was different from at that time when he brought me to my knees, and let me admit to my crimes unwilliny. Rather, right now, he seemed like a nice old man, his hat made him look like a harmless grandpa. But I knew his true colors. Just then, he smiled at me when I I smiled back at him."Ariel, I am so sorry for what happened to you in this pack." He said, his face remorseful. Although Alpha Reed asked for forgiveness, it didn't skip my memory that he could be remorseful only because he was scared of what Elijah would do to him. If he was truly remorseful, where had he been all this while? And, I could still feel the tint of humili
(Ariel's POV)I know I thought it to be a mansion before but as the car drew closer to the entrance of the house, I noticed it was a palace. I gasped softly. Everything about the compound was beautiful.After my excitement died down, I began to carefully look through the compound. I noticed two guards mounted in front of the palace and two guards at the gate. And about four to five guards who seemed to patrol around the compound.The car stopped in front of the magnificent statue that was mounted just at the entrance. Elijah got out and I followed suit. I stretched my legs, sitting in the car for hours, and my legs felt numb.My eyes darted around. I was determined to celebrate me moving to this place as I was going to escape from here. I couldn't escape from him in the Moonstone Pack otherwise, he'd have taken out all his rage on the humans but this time, I'd plan everything beforehand, leaving no loopholes.And, if I wanted a smooth escape then the first think I needed to do was to
(Ariel's POV)I was taken to a guest room upstairs by Ann. As I thought, the windows were rooms and I got a room facing the back of the palace. Ann moved and parted the velvet curtains until some light streamed into the room. Outside the windows, there were guards on patrol. I counted about four. They had a gun slung across their body. The fence was so high, I would have difficulty climbing it. I might even get caught. I looked further, there was a black gate, it was smaller than the gigantic structure called city gate at the entrance of the compound.I could make out two forms, I was guessing they belonged to Elijah's guards. I wondered how many guards he had and I am sure if I totaled them I would count at least 15. I shuddered at the thought of being caught by these men. And every one of them had muscles that could scare the shit out of a kid.I looked down and I noticed the distance between the floor and my room was too wide. I was likely to break a leg if I fell off from this hei
(Ariel's POV)Sighing, I woke up, the weight of uncertainty pressing on my chest. I turned to Elijah. "What was the outcome of your discussion with the elders? What is my fate now?" His fingers caressed my skin, igniting sensations I had never experienced, but I refused to let myself become accustomed to this."Humans are slaves, and you know this. There's no way werewolves would allow slaves to rule them," I told him, a moan nearly escaping as his fingers brushed against my nipples, sending shivers through me.I contemplated what would happen if Elijah claimed me. It would shatter the pride of the werewolves and tarnish their reputation. I could envision their wrath directed at me, their creative tortures. I couldn't let that happen. I looked eagerly at Elijah, waiting for his response.He regarded me sharply, his eyes darkening. I could almost taste his anger, but I was determined to hold my ground. His rage would not kill me."Nobody—nobody—will help me make this decision. Nobody h
(Elijah's POV)I knew what my uncle found out and I think that was why he was here.The council was under Lucian's thumb, he was the ruler and so every member of the council obeyed him. That was why the council hindered every decision I made, and every move I made.I am wild. I hate being restrained, I hated the feeling of being caged, I loved to fly, I loved to be allowed to fly the height I wanted. This was the reason I agreed to find my mate. Finding my mate was on the way to get out of his control and I wanted to get out of Lucian's control. His restraints were beginning to suffocate me.In Lucian's plan he wanted to stuff the Council's daughter down my throat. He wanted me to marry her. And if I allowed him, he would only have one more spy on his side. Letting my uncle put a leash on me was something I will not let happen.I will not allow him to shove his control down my throat. Maybe he thought I did not know the evil he had committed behind the perfect uncle mask he always wor
(Ariel's POV)I was woken up early in the morning by Ann. We had to get to work, today was the day for Elijah's selection that was to be broadcasted live and we needed to prepare. The broadcast would show all the aspects of the royal life including the palace and we needed to clean and get everywhere and everything tidy and ready.Nothing made me happier than this selection. It meant Elijah had finally given up on me and was going to pick a better Luna. Just as long as I was no longer his mate, I was happy.I was cleaning the large hall when someone poured water all over the place I had just cleaned. I looked up sharply, it was a female and she was a wolf. "Go ahead, clean the floor, that is all you are good at." She taunted me. She went a tad to throw the bottle in her hand to the floor, "Pick it up, human or should I say maid." Her lips curved to one side. I was burning with fury. "You see, being a maid fits you and that is all you are good at. Oh, you thought you would be the Luna