"Arghh!" She exclaimed as she held her stomach in pain. The masked person attacked her again, punching her face but she blocked the attack. When she tried standing, her face received another hit again, and then stumbled. She growled out of anger. As the guy tried to hit her again, she took hold of his fist as he threw it to her face. She used all her energy to crush the fist. "Get the fuck off me," he spat and pushed her, sending her flying. Lara stood up again and attacked him. She tried to pull his mask off his face but to no avail. Her claws cut through his face before he kicks her stomach with his knee.Suddenly, a knock came on the door and he hit her hand away and ran to the window. No! She said to herself and tried to get hold of him again. It was too late. Immediately he jumped out of the window. "NO!" She yelled. The knock on the door became more urgent and out of anger, Lara walked to the door and pulled it open angrily. She was ready to yell at whoever was at the door
The next morning, Lara stood outside the palace in a beautiful dress. She woke up happy and couldn't stop smiling. She would be going into the city for the first time. It made her all bubbly. Her hands gripped her dress as she stood, waiting for Cassandra. She had been standing for quite some time and was getting impatient. At the side, Cage stood watching her. Her excited face made him smile. Indeed, they had made the right decision in asking her to be in charge of all the preparations. Finally, Cassandra walks up to her looking pissed off. "Good morning, Cassandra," Lara said happily. "Morning, are you ready?" Cassandra asked in a monotone. "Yes, what's wrong? You do not look happy." "Because I'm not," she murmured. "Let's go, there's a carriage outside." She started walking away. Lara followed behind her till they got out of the palace. The carriage was small. Lara stopped walking. Cassandra glanced at her. "I know this might not be what you are expecting but I specificall
Lara glanced behind her, confused. She couldn't actually be speaking to her, could she? She looked behind the girl to see Cassandra frowning. "Cat caught your tongue?""What the hell is going on?" Tessy inquired, coming out of the office. "I'm speaking to this tiny wolf here. She must be the one I've been hearing rumors about. The one staying in the palace," she said angrily. "I do not care what you think. No one is fighting in my shop. Please leave," Tessy told her. "TESSY!! You are not going to tell me what I should do!" "Well, I can tell you what you should do, Fayn. And that is to go running to your mighty father," Cassandra spoke up, coming from behind her. Fayn glared at her. "Oh, I see. So you both are in this together. I'm disgusted," she flips her hair. "And you, just wait. I'll come to the palace and when I do, it'll be to get married to His Majesty." "Well, we can't wait for that day to come. Now leave!" "Hhmm!" Fayn turned around and walked away with a set of handm
"Who is it?" Was the first thing Lara asked when she heard the knock on her door. She stood up from the bed, pulling the sheets with her to cover her body. She was still tired of the tour during the day and wanted to sleep some more. No response came, instead the knocking increased. As she got closer to the door, she immediately caught his scent. Shocked and a little bit excited, she opened the door. "Your Majesty," she said in surprise. Brad stood in front of her door. Her heart skipped a beat at his gaze. Her wolf started panting and barking happily. "Lara, why are you not ready for your training?" He asked, staring at sheets gathered around her chest. She drew them closer. "I… I.. you didn't come.." "But I'm here now, aren't I? I'll give you a few minutes, go put on something appropriate and come out. I won't wait for long," he cuts her speech. She nodded and quickly entered the room. Brad watched how skittish she was being in his presence. It has been just two days yet his
"Calm down, girl," Brad tried to calm the silver wolf barking at him. His beast was also excited. She must have been waiting for this moment for a very long time. She bared her teeth before jumping off his body and stretching. He tried not to smile but she was acting too cute and lovely. "Lara," he called her. She looked at him expectantly. "Come here." She walked to him. "Now is not the time, little mate. Right now, we are going to train so I'll be a little strict, okay?" She whimpered. He touched her head, trying to calm her by patting her. "We'll play later, okay?" She nodded and barked. "Good, now move back a little bit," he ordered and she did as instructed. "Attack me!" He said, holding a stance of defense. She stood still for a minute before growling and jumping on him. **********************"Go and take your bath, you still have a lot to do today," Brad told Lara as they walked to her room. She nodded, not being able to say what she wanted to say. The training was hars
I'm ready," Lara answered. "Would Desi's father be searching for you?" Brad asked. "Yes." "Why? Is it because of Desi or there is something else?""I'm not sure but I do know Desi is one of the reasons." "What do you mean?" Cage inquired. "We have never been regular mates. His father, the Alpha, had always hated me. It wasn't like that when my parents were alive. He loved and played with me, George too." "Ever since my father and cousin ran away, his attitude changed overnight. I became an outcast in the pack. No one was allowed to help me. I waited patiently for my eighteenth birthday so I could leave but the Moon Goddess had to punish me for a crime I didn't commit.""Ok, so you had been staying in the pack all those while?" "Yes, in my parents' house. I had nowhere else to go. Besides, my dad said to wait for him. I couldn't just leave," she tried to explain. "Okay, continue please.""When I found out he was my mate, I was devastated but a little bit happy. I thought maybe
Lara couldn't stop the small smile on her lips. Her eyes were filled with joy and her face, was red as a berry. She was glowing and it made Cassandra curious. This was not the young lady she had taken home last night. Her eyes were different. It had a calm in it. There was something different about her today. "You look strange," She finally said. "What do you mean?" Lara asked, not taking her eyes off the maids assisting to decorate the walls. "You know what I mean. Look at you, your eyes, they are glowing! You look happy. Did anything good happen today or rather, last night?" Lara turned to her, ready to deny it. "What are you talking about?" "Don't act so clueless! Have you reconciled with the Kings?" "Yes, but we were discussing and he took me out to train this morning," she answered. "They took you out to train? Wow, I have never heard them doing something like this for anyone. Not even Kyla." Lara blushed. She was happy and it showed. They were doing everything possible
A few minutes later, Brad walked up to her while on the ground. She lifted her head to stare at him. He looked pissed off. Cassandra was behind him. "Come on," he offered his hand to her. She held his hands and stood up. "Were you able to get him?" She asked. Lara won't be surprised if he escaped. He seemed like he knew everywhere in the palace. "No, he suddenly disappeared like he was never here. How are you?" Brad asked, touching the tiny cut on her lips. It was already healing. "I'm fine," she smiled and let go of his hands. They had agreed to keep their relationship a secret for now so she could not be seen holding Brad's hands. "Why didn't you tell me?" He frowned. She bit her lips as she glanced at Cassandra behind her. Why did she have to yell? "There was nothing to tell, I'm fine. I'm sorry for causing an alarm. You can go back to what you were doing," she waved him off. Brad wasn't having it. If she thought by trying to push him away, she'll be able to get off the hook
It wasn't what they wanted. Cage glanced at his brother. They needed Ted to get evidence for them else they'd have no choice but to put her in the dungeon for conspiracy. Kyla already knew about it and so did her mate. It was only a matter of time before the Noblemen heard about it. They needed someone they could trust. Ted was the only one capable of doing it. He wouldn't want his step sister to get hurt. He was a loyal Lycan. "I will try my best," he said and stood up to leave."Also, I'd like to know if she has been in communication with anyone outside the kingdom," Cage added. "Do not let Kyla know about this. She already suspects Lara and wouldn't believe otherwise," Brad told him. He nodded and left. "Is this necessary?" Brad grumbled. "Yes, we have to get ready to attack before he sends his men over," Cage explained. "Lara is the only one who knows the way to her pack. She could lead us to either a trap or to victory." Brad sighed. He didn't like this. *****************
Everything was going wrong and there was nothing Ted could do to assist. Cassandra was punished by flogging. The Kings took pity on her and had her flogged. Lara was locked in her room and no one apart from Desi was allowed inside. No one was telling him anything. He hated being in the dark but couldn't confront the Kings to ask about her. He went to Kyla. At least, she must have an idea of what was going on in the palace. For all he knew, the Kings loved and cherished Lara. Locking her up seems suspicious. As he got to her house, Alyson opened the door. "Sorry for coming unannounced, I would like to speak with Kyla." Alyson was surprised to see the General at her door. She nodded. "Please come in," she waved, taking a step back for him to go in. Ted entered the house. Alyson offered him a seat before going to their room to inform Kyla of her guest. A few moments later, Kyla came out. "This is new," she said as she sat in the opposite direction from Ted. He sighed. Never have be
Cassandra glared at Lara but frowned. Was she speaking about the gemstone she had shown her? Her hands immediately went to her neck as she held onto it. Ted glanced at Cassandra. "Cassandra showed you the gemstone?" Lara nodded, looking at him hopefully. "And it once belonged to your mother?" "Yes, her name was Evelyn," Lars whispered. Ted frowned, unable to understand how she came to that conclusion. His mum was a werewolf, he knew but he didn't know she had a child. A girl. Her words were confusing. A gemstone can't be the only evidence to support her claim. "Do you have any other evidence?" He asked her. Lara frowned and shook her head. She was scared but determined to convince him. The Kings might make a decision that would hurt her but she is willing to prove her innocence. If Ted could be beside her, she would be confident. Her hands shook. "It's true, Ted," Cage's voice rang out from behind Cassandra. They turned to the voice. Cassandra's eyes widened and her eyes were
What is going on, Brad? Your expression is scaring me," she told them. He hugged her out of nowhere.Kyla came into the throne room and couldn't believe what she was seeing. What were they hugging Lara? She is one of them! Cage turned to Kyla and smiled at her. She nodded her head although she was still confused. Did she just make them get closer to their mate or what? "Brad now is not the time," Cage told him. Brad pulled away from her. "How did you find out?" Brad asked him. Cage pointed at Kyla. "She did it. She found the man responsible for our tears and also the whereabouts of her cousin," Cage said proudly. Lara turned to her, shocked. "You found where my father and Max are?" She asked again. Kyla nodded. That was not the cause for celebration though. They needed to strategize on how to attack the Alpha before he attacked them again! "Who is he? Tell me, who the bastard is!" Brad asked Cage but Cage shook his head. "Kyla, tell them what you told me." Kyla came Forward.
George cracked open his eyes and glanced around. Where was he? He looked at the familiar room and immediately recalled he had gotten home before giving up. He tried to move but ended up groaning with pains. What the hell did they put in his back? It hurts. He closed his eyes and tried to stifle the scream that was about to come out. After a while, the pain was gone and he opened his eyes again. He opened his eyes to his Father, staring at him. He quickly looked somewhere else. Alpha Robert watched his son in pain but didn't feel an ounce of compassion for him. He needed George to be strong. He was too weak. How could he come back looking like an animal? "How was the trip that made you leave your position as an Alpha? How was the experience? Was it enjoyable?" He asked his son. George couldn't look at his father in the face. He regretted ever accepting Lara as his mate. He should have rejected her the day he found out she was his mate.He wished he could go back in time. All these
It was late in the night when Brad and Cage finally got home. Lara had slept off while waiting for them. She was tired. As they entered their joint room, they saw her sleeping while hugging some pieces of jewelry close to her heart. "What's that?" Cage asked Brad. He glanced at them."I think she was looking at them and fell asleep with it in her arms," Brad said as pulled his shirt from his body. They were very tired and after stressing out for a whole day, what they wanted was to curl up with their mate but it seemed she was tired too. They took their bath and climbed on the bed. Brad tried to take away the jewelry and ended up waking her from her sleep. "Hello, mate," he murmured and kissed her cheeks. Lara opened her eyes and tried to sit up. "I'm about to sleep, you don't have to sit up." "I'm already awake," she grumbled. "Where's Cage?" She glanced around. "He is still in the bathroom," Brad couldn't help but yawn. He was very tired. Lara thought about not asking but afte
"You heard me, there's nothing in there. Maybe some beautiful woman and gems but aside from that I won't advise a pretty young lady like you to go," he told her. She ignored his words. "I'm still going to go!" She insisted. Suddenly, he held her arms and shook her. "It's not safe! Unless you want to be food for the Lycans. Now leave!" He shooed her away. Alyson moved away a little bit. "You sound hurt. Did anyone around you get killed by a Lycan?" She whispered. When he glared at her, she turned her attention to the tree. Kyla was done waiting. They were not saying anything. As she made a move to come out, the man answered. "Yes, I lost my father to those beasts, and now due to the greed of your Alpha, I am about to lose my own!" The tall man yelled.Alyson took a few steps backward. The men were becoming aggressive. "W… wha.. what do you mean by that?" He scoffed at her responses. Yes, she wouldn't know about what happened years ago since she must have been a child back then.
Lara couldn't believe it. They had accepted her relationship with Brad and Cage. The joy on her face could not be hidden neither did she try to hide it. Brad had glanced at her numerous times as they went back to the palace. She was glowing. He loved the look on her face. At least, they were done with the Noblemen. Cage was also happy. Finally, he would be able to mark his mate. If only he had seen his parents' murderers, he would be more than happy. He glanced around and noticed that Kyla was not with them.As a general, she always went out with them. He was so occupied that he didn't even notice it. Ted was with them though. "Where is Kyla?" He asked Ted."I have no idea, Your Majesty. Should I send someone to go to her house to check on her?" Ted inquired. Cage shook his head. Maybe she had gone to get something important for him and was not back yet. He decided to forget about her for the moment. "Do you think we will be able to do our mating ceremony now?" Lara asked them.
Nobleman Chad cleared his voice and decided to continue with his questions. He loved the way she answered them precisely but couldn't take any sides else they would start suspecting him. "Miss Lara, you've been participating in activities only Lycans do, is that a way of trying to prove that as a wolf you can do better than us?" He asked coldly. Lara hesitated. Who the hell thinks like that? She shook her head. "I have participated in only two Lycan activities so far and I didn't do it to prove anything." "During the yearly celebration, The Kings appointed me to be in charge of the preparations as their mate. I accepted because I wanted to be able to ease their stress." She took a deep breath to calm her emotions. "As for the second challenge, Fayn had asked numerous times for a fight but I rejected them. I decided to accept the challenge when she kept disturbing me, knowing fully well I might die." Her words about his daughter made him very angry. Nobleman Agar had to place a ha