"What the hell do you mean by that?" Brad frowned. She shook her head. "It's nothing, I'll just take my leave," she stood up but Cage pulled her back to his legs. "You're not going anywhere, little wolf until you tell us what your statement means," Cage said. She frowned. This wasn't how she expected the conversation to go. They had brought her to a point where she has to spill what she had seen or not leave. Just as she was thinking about how to reply to them, the doors opened. Desi walked inside with Nanny Maggie behind her. "Mummy, I've been searching all over for you. I have something I'd like to show you," Desi yelled happily as she ran to them. Lara stood up and this time, Cage allowed her. She sighed in relief. Desi had saved her from trying to lie her way out. "Oh, where is it?" She glanced at Desi's hands. There was nothing in it. Maggie was also empty handed. "It's in my room, Mummy. I didn't want to move around with it." "Alright, let's go," she told Desi and took a
"Are you joking with me right now?" Cassandra yelled at Ted. She was fuming with anger. All her hopes were crushed. After thinking he was going to finally accept her as his mate, he does exactly the opposite. "I'm not," he said, turning away from her. She glared at his back wishing she could turn off her feelings just the way he does. "You said you loved me," she whispered. Ted had given her so much hope in the past few weeks and although he never touched her, she thought they had gotten somewhere. Was it all fake? Were his words just a lie? It wasn't making any sense to her. Why couldn't he just tell her what he wanted and how he felt? "I never lied to you, Cas. I won't lie. There are just some things that need to be done before I'll be able to be with you," Ted tried to explain. "What is it? Being at the beck and call of the Kings. Or is it about your family? What? I've told you I don't care about that, why won't you let it go?" "Because it is important to me!" Ted yelled. Ca
Lara gasped! Was this a dream or was he really here? She asked herself. In the room was everyone important. What should she do? The mere sight of him scared her to death. Her body started shaking just like it did whenever he was closeby. Her wolf shook her head, rejecting him. George just stared at her with a crooked smile on his lips. Finally he had gotten her. There was no escaping now! Brad noticed her expression and walked over to her. He held her hands, trying to pull her close to himself. As soon as he touched her, she shrunk away. Cage and Ted glanced at each other. There was something wrong. Why was there a werewolf tracing Kyla? He walked up to George and pulled him up. "Why are you in my pack, wolf?" He growled. George couldn't speak. The aura from Cage was suffocating. It rendered him speechless. "I'm… I," he glanced at Lara once more but she wasn't looking at him. Her eyes were focused on Brad whose expression was already turning into a frown. "Come," Brad said, pul
She lifted her eyes to him, her heart beating so fast it made her dizzy. He wasn't going to get angry at her? She also glanced at Brad. "You're with us, Lara. From the first day we saved you, you became ours. It was only a matter of time." His words were soothing to hear and she felt relief wash over her. They were going to be with her. She nodded but didn't speak. "Let's have dinner. The food is already cold," Brad said before walking over to his seat. Cage held her hands and pulled her to the table. They sat down and started eating. Lara couldn't eat despite their words of comfort from earlier. They might be able to fight for her but they won't be able to take Desi too. Desi was George's daughter and would be in his right to fight for his daughter. They wouldn't want to fight with the wolves. She also wouldn't advise it. The food in front of her was left untouched as she kept thinking about what to do. Cage and Brad couldn't eat too. They watched her play with her food while
As Lara and Cage walked to her room, she couldn't help but steal glances at him. Was he really not angry or were they lying to her? She thought to herself. "Let's trust our mates," her wolf told her. After not speaking to her for days, she finally decided to speak as soon as George was found. "What if they are not able to protect me? Their kingdom comes before me," Lara said. Her wolf barked. "We are mates. They would not choose power over us! They love us!" "I don't think you understand. Stay out of this," Lara said and blocked the mind conversation between her and her wolf. As they got to her room, she held Cage's hands, stopping him from opening the room. He looked at her. "I'm fine now, Cage." "It's not safe to be alone tonight." He scrunched his face in displeasure. "I know but right now I need some time alone, please," she pleaded. Cage became confused on what to do. If he insisted, she might end up moving away from him, just like she normally does. Right now was a criti
They went to Desi's room but couldn't find her. It was already late so where could she be? Cassandra tried to persuade her as they walked but Lara was adamant in her decision. No one could change her mind. She was the one who went through all those years of pain and torture. They wouldn't understand what that meant to her. "Where could she be?" Lara murmured. She was already scared and not seeing Desi in her room made her uncomfortable. "She might be with the Kings," Cassandra said. They might have taken Desi to their room or she might have gone out for some air. Why would she be in their room? She asked herself. Did the Kings suspect something? She nodded and turned to leave. "Where are we going?""My room. There's no need anymore," she forced out a smile. Right now, she has to be cautious. Everything she did could make the Kings lose trust in her and she needed them to help her. Hopefully, they'll be able to keep George with them for a few days. "Alright, it's late already. W
Cage growled. He tried to ignore George's words. Brad noticed how angry Cage was and held him. "He is trying to get to you," he said, glaring at George. "I know but it won't happen," Cage said before turning to walk away. Brad followed him out of the cell and tg guards locked it. "I need some fresh air," he murmured and walked out of the dungeon. Cage couldn't stay there any longer else he could be tempted to kill him. They left the dungeon and started walking to the palace. "Cassandra should be with Lara, right?" Brad asked. Cage nodded. He wanted to be with his mate at the moment but couldn't. Her scent would calm his beast at least but it would be selfish of him. As they walked, Ted was seen coming with a sleepy Desi who had a confused look on her face. She yawned while rubbing her eyes. "There's no need to bring her, Ted," Brad said. Ted blinked in confusion. "I'll take her back to her room." Brad took Desi from Ted and they all walked back to her room in silence. They cou
"Good morning," Brad said as soon as he got closer. He wasn't able to sleep also and wanted to see her as soon as he woke up. He glanced at Cage with a raised eyebrow. What was he doing here early in the morning? "Seems I wasn't the only one who didn't have a peaceful night," Cage said with a small smile on his lips. At least, he was sure he wasn't being paranoid. Brad sat on the bed beside Lara. She forced a smile on her face. "You both do not have to be here," she told them. She understood that they were worried about her but their presence was only going to make her decision harder to make. After already deciding to leave, she needed them to give her some space at least. "Well, I want to. We won't be training this morning though," Cage told her. She nodded. The training was the last thing on her mind. After the duel, she continued her training with Cage and Kyla just to get stronger. She thought it wouldn't hurt anyone to keep training so she continued. "Thank you." "You loo