Lara hurriedly left her room with her bow and arrows. Today, she will prove her strength. Her wolf shook her head at the idea. Not everyone could amaze a Lycan. But it didn't stop her. She was ready to prove she was strong enough. As she walked, a little doubt crept into her heart. It had been too long. She tried to train last night with her arrows but her body was weak and she fell asleep immediately after her head touched the pillows. Lara tried not to think about all the things that could go wrong today. And then she heard the sound of a horn. It signified the start of the hunt. She quickened her pace and went out of the palace. There were also others standing there, waiting expectantly. Lara took a turn and ran to the stables to get her horse. She couldn't afford to be late. Cage had already seen her before she got there. He didn't look pleased to see her. "Your Majesties," she bowed to them. Brad smiled but Cage gave her a brief nod. He was still angry. She walked to Jack, w
No one answered. It got Cage angry. He broke the arrow. "Stay here and wait for me," he told Lara. "Wait, let me go with you," she said. No one answered. It got Cage angry. He broke the arrow. "Stay here and wait for me," he told Lara. "Wait, let me go with you," she said. "No, just listen to me! You could have been badly hurt right now. Just stay put," Cage yelled at her before running after the person. Lara got angry. He was asking too much of her. Staying in one place while she waited for him when she could be hunting didn't sound right to her. She walked away, continuing her search for an animal. And then she saw one. A deer. It was feasting on a grass. She tried to walk quietly to the perfect spot to shoot it.The deer's ears picked up the sound of her leg and raised its head. It glanced around and immediately Lara hid behind a tree. As she placed her arrow, ready to shoot, it dashed away. "Shit!" She cursed and ran after it. The deer was fast, running for his life. Lara p
Brad shot his arrow with precision. It immediately hits the bird. The men behind him cheered in excitement. He turned around and glanced at them proudly. He loved this and had missed it. "Our King is the best archer," someone yelled and everyone nodded their heads. He smiled at their praises but couldn't help but wonder how it was going between his brother and their mate. Leaving them alone was the only way to make them settle. He hoped they were alright. Turning around, he started walking. His men had followed him, refusing to hunt on their own. They have all been able to kill some little animals but he had the highest animals killed by him. "Let's go, we are just starting," he told them and they cheered. They continued walking in the forest and encountered the royal guards that were sent to pick up the animals they killed. He saw a deer with Lara's arrow implanted in it and smiled. She has been able to kill a deer. Guess she was doing alright. "Your Majesty!" They bowed to him
Brad and Alyson heard the voice of Kyla and they quickly ran in the direction of the voice. They got there just in time to see the fox trying to attack Kyla again.She growls and hits it with her claws. Alyson quickly brought out her arrow and shot at the fox. It pierced its abdomen. The fox fell mid air. She shot the fox three more times. Brad saw Lara on the ground and quickly ran to her, forgetting the lady that he was helping to walk. Lara had seen him a second before he saw her. She was intrigued by the lady wrapping her arms around his shoulders. "Lara, are you alright?" He knelt beside her, took hold of her hand, and helped her stand up. She nodded. "Yes, you came just in time," she said, glancing at the girl again. What was he doing with a lady alone in the forest? "Where is Cage?" He inquired from Kyla. "We went our different ways along the way," Lara answered him before Kyla could respond. Alyson was shocked to see a wolf in the hunt. And holding the King's arm intima
"Brad!" He called him. Brad lifted his eyes and saw Cage. He let go of Alyson's hand. "When did you get here?" He asked. "I should be asking you that. What the hell are you doing?" Cage whispered. Brad glanced and noticed a lot of people were interested in their conversation. "Come with me," he murmured before walking into the woods. Cage followed him. Alyson wasn't able to say a word to him.She became scared they were going to argue about her and thought about following them. Just by the way they both doted on Lara, one could assume that they were dating or mates. But since they had not declared Lara as their mate, everyone was fair game. Not like she wanted to have the Kings. She wasn't stupid enough to try to come between Lara and the Kings. Brad and Cage walked to a secluded spot before they stopped. "What the hell, Brad? Why is another female touching you when your mate is just a few meters away?" Cage fumed. Brad frowned. Alyson wasn't touching him. Well maybe she was, b
Cage walked up to her as soon as Kyla ended the story. She stared at him. Was that the reason they are a little bit skeptical about their bond with her?Because of what happened in the past? Cage got close to her and sat down beside her. "I heard you injured yourself. How are your injuries?" He asked as he glanced at her feet. "I'm fine. It's alright now," she answered. "Okay, will you still be able to continue the hunt or do you want to rest?" "I'll continue the hunt, Your Majesty! I need to kill at least one more animal!" Going to the hunt and coming back with just one kill after a whole day would be embarrassing. She needed to kill a few more. "Alright, then I'll accompany you. I don't want you adding more injuries to yourself. I want you strong and healthy," he said as he pulled the hair covering her face backward. "There will be no need for that. Kyla can accompany me. I know hunting is usually fun for males. Go and have some fun too," Lara playfully hit his hands away from
"I can see that you do not believe me when I say this. Trust me, you do not want to go against her and her girls." Lara nodded. "I know they would not let me go until they have gotten what they want, which is to fight with me. I'm preparing for it," she told her. Kyla stopped walking and turned to her. "Listen to me, Lara. I have seen this numerous times. At least before you accept any challenge, think about His Majesty first." "What would they think or how would they feel about it? I'm sure they would never accept it. Don't rush into accepting a challenge if you are not confident in beating the person!" Kyla looked at Lara to make sure she understood her perfectly. She needed to listen to her else she would be accumulating enemies for herself after the challenge. "If you fight one today, tomorrow another will challenge you. You will have no excuse to reject her. The next day, another will follow. They'll do it just to torment you until you cannot take it any longer so please do
She got scared. They had promised to give the winner whatever they asked for. What if she wanted to get married to them? Would they allow it?Different questions ran through Lara's head. She was scared Alyson would ask for something impossible. "I ask to be given some time to think about what I want, Your Majesty," Alyson finally said a few minutes later. "Of course, it is a once in a lifetime opportunity. You should discuss it with your family too," Cage said and everyone murmured their agreement. "Thank you, Your Majesty," she bowed and left. Lara exhaled in relief. Today might not be the day. Fayn walked past her and hit her. "Guess what she would ask from the King, whore," she spat out. "A marriage of course," someone said beside her. Lara held her clothes tightly. She didn't want to listen to them but she already had the thought too. Kyla walked up to her and placed her arms around her neck. "Have a little faith," she told her. As Alyson passed them, she lifted her gaze
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