Lana pov : The maid who was in charge of my wardrobe came out of the closet with another lacy night dress. This time it was black and very revealing, with enough leather and straps around the arms and thighs to choke a mule. Kinky style, just the way Lucas liked it.She held it up to my face and smiled. "The alpha should like this." She said."And how would you know what the alpha would like?" I snapped at her and the maid's smile faded. She averted her eyes and dropped the night dress on the bed where I sat.She probably knew what the alpha would want, since he'd been sleeping with everything in a skirt around the palace. He'd probably slept with her too.I sighed and closed my eyes. That statement towards the maid was uncalled for. I sounded like a sulking, immature wife who was losing her grip on her husband. It was pathetic, and I didn't want the maids to see this side of me. They could all squabble and fight like chickens over the alpha, but he belonged to me. I picked up the n
Emma's POV The trolley of dirty plates in front of me was heavy: too heavy for me to haul around alone. There was nobody standing around who could help me, so I knew I was alone on this. I sighed and wiped the moisture off my forehead. Sweat clung to my body and made my dress stick to me like a second skin. Nobody would help me push the cart anyway. People have been avoiding me like the plague since the whole issue with the Alpha and his mother. I let out a whoosh of breath, then laboriously pushed the cart forward. When I had walked into the dining room to clear the table after dinner, I had felt Lana's eyes on me. It was full of hatred and something cold, something I could not name. I seemed to be angering her just by living and breathing, and I didn't really know what to make of that. In my train of thoughts, I wasn't really watching my steps. Suddenly my trolley hit something hard and I let out a startled gasp. I stepped back and looked up at what I'd hit. It was a man, wearing
Emma's POVI was finally done with the day's work, I sighed and dropped the gloves I was holding, wiping sweat off my forehead. I left the kitchen and went to my room. I met Grace already sleeping and I laid beside her,too tired to take a bath. I covered myself up with the old blanket I use every night, I thought about the incident that happened a few days ago and I shuddered.A few days back"Are you okay? I was scared something bad was going to happen to you" Mike said. "Mike!" I called and was dumbfounded to see him, he was the last person I expected to save me."What are you doing out here?" He asked, dusting his shirt and I looked at him still dumbfounded, I could hardly believe I would see him again."Why are you here? How do you know I am here?" I asked him."That shouldn't be any cause of worry for you right now, why are you not in the pack manor at this time of the night? You know how dangerous it can be out of the pack manor and those hungry rogues will devour anyone they
Emma’s POV“Oh! You must be in a good mood this late morning” Mike said and I chuckled. “Do you think so? And why do you think so, I am always in a good mood” I replied, raising my gown made of linen. “You never asked about my night before,” Mike said, and I sighed, wiping away a speck of sweat from my forehead “We never really talked” I answered and started walking away from him, I need to get to work before I make Lady Josephine furious“You seem to be in a haste, I can help you with whatever you want to do,” Mike said, and I looked at him skeptically, his slouch hat slightly bends on his head“Are you not supposed to be on duty?” I asked him.“No” he replied, and I raised my brow at him, he wouldn’t be in his uniform if he was off-duty “I mean yes, but right now, it’s my break period, let me help you Emma” Mike said, and I looked into his eyes, he seems determined and doesn’t look like he will be leaving me alone anytime soon“Okay, I could make use of your arms, follow me,” I s
Lana’s POV A few hours before the incident.I was busy looking at my newly tailored gown, my hands were on the silk feeling the texture, I chuckled as silly thoughts invaded me. I intended to wear this to the visit Alpha Lucas, the neckline was as low as I wanted it and after wearing it with the corset, my breasts are going to pop out the way I want. My thoughts were halted by a knock on the door, I furrowed my brows immediately walking away from the dress before clearing my throat“Come in,” I said, and the door was pushed open, I saw a slave entering my room with his head bowed in respect. “what brings you here?!” I asked.“Your father seeks your presence,” the slave said, and my eyes widened, I was not expecting to see him any time soon“Where is he?” I asked.“He is at the west wing of the pack manor” the slave replied“You can leave,” I said and he scurries away. I looked around excitedly, I had been hoping to see my dad, and he came before I could send an invitation, I wasn’t
Lana’s POVAfter taking a calming bath, I came out of my room to receive the early morning sun when I saw Naomi walking hastily towards me, I looked around immediately because I didn’t want anyone to see us conversing together “Lady Lana,” she said, showing some courtesy“What brought you to my chamber?” I asked. “It is about Mike and Emma,” Naomi said, and I looked around, gesturing her to come closer “Lady Josephine caught them last night at the abandoned cottage in the west wing of the manor,” Naomi said, and I smiled, I know alpha Lucas will never forgive something like that“What position did she catch them in?” I wanted to be certain it was something bawdy.“In a very ribald state, Emma was almost naked and Mike was caught on top of her” Naomi whispered, and I couldn’t help, but my face broke into a huge smile “You can leave, I am so sure the alpha will take it from there. They should be both in the dungeon” I said, feeling proud of myself.“No, Mike is in the dungeon, but Em
Lana’s POVI felt restless, and I could hardly sit down still, I spaced around my room thinking about how foolish Mike could be and end up putting me in a big problem. I was contemplating on what to do, I thought about poisoning him to death inside the dungeon, but I thought against it, I am not convinced that’s going to work much. I left my room, strolling close to my quarters thinking about what to do when I suddenly heard a rich chuckle, I looked up and saw Lady Arya chuckling at whatever her personal slave was telling her about. She always acts poise and kind. A new surge of anger flow through me as I remembered she once slept with Aloha Lucas.My face suddenly broke into a smile when I thought about how I can hit two birds with one stone, I heard my gown up immediately in a poise position and walked up to meet her, her smile died down turning over to look at me, she held her skirt up and show some courtesy “Lady Lana,” she said and I smiled“You seem to be in a good mood this a
Emma's POVI breathe of relief escaped my mouth when Alpha Lucas pronounced his sentence, and it was immediately replaced by worries when I heard the wailing of Lady Arya, she looks scared to death and she cried so hard“I didn't do it! I swear I will never do something like that!” she screamed and cried hoping the alpha will hear her cries, but it only fell on deaf ears. Mike was silent, and he looked as if he had already given up and accepted his fate.The guards came and removed the cuffs on my hands and I staggered to stand up, I fell down again feeling weak, and I saw Grace running from the crowd towards me to help me, she fell on the floor beside me and burst into tears“I was scared, I thought something bad was going to happen to you,” she said in between her tears and I could hardly form a good sentence, she held me up and the guards dragged Mike and Lady Arya. They were dragged to the execution dock, Mike was pushed and roughly placed on the guillotine, his knees were on the
Author’s POV A YEAR LATERThe manor was bustling with physicians moving in and out of the Luna’s chamber. Alpha Lucas was standing close to the door, too scared to go inside as he heard the screaming of his wife Luna Emma, his hands were sweaty, and he had prayed to everything that exists to keep his wife and unborn child healthy. He couldn’t bare the agonizing scream coming out of Emma’s mouth, he wanted to run inside and hold her, but his council members held him down. He suddenly heard another scream from Emma and tried to burst the door open, but they held him down, and he snarled at them. “Do you love how your head is still part of your body? Anyone who holds me again won’t live to see the next sunrise” Alpha Lucas threatened, and they all stepped away at once, he went inside the room and saw Emma sweating profusely. “You are here?” Emma groaned and he quickly rushed to hold her hand. “You are not meant to be here, alpha Lucas,” one of the maidens said, and alpha Lucas snarl
Alpha Lucas’s POV “You look perfect,” Emma said and I smiled tilting my head to look at her. I was looking at myself in the huge mirror ready to have a council meeting with my council members. I wanted to talk to them about my mating ceremony with Emma, I can’t waste any more time and I want it done immediately “Thank you, you are my eyes,” I said and Emma chuckled standing before me, I bend my head and kissed her before walking out of the room. Ever since Emma and I decided to tie the knot, I felt so much joy that is unexplainable. I feel so lucky to be part of her. I hardly smile but now I smile so often that people around the pack notice, I stopped in front of the grand door and the guard opened the door for me, I went inside and everyone stood up until I walked to my throne and they sat down “I have gathered you here today to inform you about my mating ceremony with Emma, we will start the preparation immediately,” I said and I heard murmurs between the council members “We do
Alpha’s Lucas POVThe happiness I felt knew no bound as Emma finally agreed to marry me, I couldn’t wait to make her my wife and become part of each other forever, there is nothing that will bring me more joy but to hold our children and grow old together “Thank you so much, Emma! Thank you! I can’t explain how much what you said means to me!”I said and Emma chuckled wrapping her hand around my neck “You mean so much to me too, I wouldn’t want to spend the rest of my life another way around” Emma replied and wrapped her hands around my neck, I carried her up and she squealed“I am so sorry for everything I did, I am sorry for not believing you and allowing them to treat you unjustly, I am sorry for taking you in as a slave from your people, I could have done better, sorry for the countless time I slept with you without your consent, sorry for…”Emma placed her index finger on my lips stopping me from saying anything further. She had a seductive smile on her face and slowly pull away
Alpha Lucas’s POV"Spare my life this once, Alpha Lucas! I don’t want to die!" Lady Lana screamed in tears, and it’s so funny how people who want to kill other people don’t want to die. I cackled and moved closer to her. I was going to make sure every one of them pay for what they had done and what they could have cost me. I don’t know what I would have done if I had lost Emma for good."You are going to pay for everything you have done, Lady Lana; every atrocity you have planned and committed won’t be left out, and I am going to parade you around the pack for everyone to see," I said, and she kept on shaking her head, trying to free herself from the chains, but her efforts proved futile when she couldn’t move an inch."Chain her to the horse and drag her around the pack, so that everyone can see the kind of an evil woman she is, she has never been what she proved to be and it is time people know that, "I said and Lady Lana wailed louder and the guards approached her "You can’t do th
Alpha Lucas’s POVIt was another morning. I stood up from the bed to hear the first roaster crow. I took a quick bath and dressed up. I looked at myself in the mirror and sighed.A lot of things are going through my head at once, and the thought of what I was going to do regarding Lady Lana kept me awake for most of the night. It’s so shocking what people could do just to satisfy their greed. It would have been much better if my mother wasn’t involved, but now she is, and she is going to face my wrath.I stepped out of my chambers, and the guards quickly moved over to stand five feet behind me. I looked at the sky, and the sun was just rising from the horizon. The slaves were busy chattering, and they held their gowns up as they were busy going on with their daily chores.I walked swiftly to the dungeon where every one of them is. The guards paved way for me when I arrived at the dungeon, and I went inside. I sighed and stepped into the darkness.I saw Lady Lana clutched to the iron b
Alpha Lucas's POVI heard shuffling in my bed and opened my eyes. Emma was sleeping peacefully beside me, and I smiled. I slowly bent my head and kissed her forehead before standing up from the bed. I groaned and stretched my body before making my way to the bathroom.I had a hard time sleeping the previous night as I thought about what Lady Lana and my mom must have done. I know they must have committed a lot of atrocities, and I felt so disappointed in them, but Emma's safety comes first.I quickly showered and came out of the bathroom. I saw Emma stretching her body as she sat down on her bed. Her eyes locked with mine, and she smiled. "Good morning, Alpha Lucas, she said, and I moved closer to her."How was your night?" I asked"It was fine; you seem to be busy this morning, Emma said as her eyes swept across me."I need to go to the grand hall to continue the interrogation. I promise you, Emma, that I will make the pack safe for you to live in. No one will dare try to hurt you ag
Alpha Lucas’s POVI fisted my hand angrily, waiting for the so-called Naomi to join me in the grand hall. I had called for an emergency council meeting, and we were all seated waiting for the guards to drag Naomi to join us.My patience was thinning out, and I wanted to stand up from my throne and go to the slave chambers and drag her out myself. My thoughts were suddenly halted when the grand door opened and Naomi was dragged inside.The guards dragged her to the middle of the hall, and I saw fear lingering in her eyes. Her eyes darted across everyone in the grand hall and finally rested on mine. I hit my fist on my throne to garner everyone’s attention, and all the murmuring seized"Some men tried to kill Emma yesterday night, and luckily I was there to save her on time. The guards dragged them to the dungeon, and they confessed to their crimes; they said you were the one who asked them to kill Emma." I said, and Naomi’s eyes went wider. She placed her hand on her chest, shaking her
Alpha Lucas’s POVI smiled and buried my face in my pillow after Emma left my room. We had a nice time together, just cuddling and talking about everything and nothing.I stood up from the bed, wanting to grab a cup of water, when I noticed Emma’s necklace was on the floor. I had given the necklace to her when she came back to the pack. I took the necklace from the floor. I knew Emma hadn’t gone far, and I could leave it until morning, but I wanted to see her again.I smiled at the thought of never having her out of my sight. I miss her when she leaves, even for just a minute. I quickly dashed out of my room and walked out of my chambers. I hastened my steps because I didn’t want to reach the slave chambers before I could catch up with her.I looked at the moon, and it was almost full. The thought of sitting under the moon with her crossed my mind, and I smiled wider. My smile suddenly died when I saw Emma on her knees with a knife pointed at her neck. I furrowed my brows immediately
Lana’s POVThe sound of the chirping bird on the tree close to the window of my room is annoying. I stood up and tried shooing them away. I am livid, and I am trying to control how angry I feel. Alpha Lucas can’t just bring Emma back to the pack after banishing her. I don’t even want to lay my eyes on her.I stood up from my seat because I had had enough. I wanted to talk to Alpha Lucas for the last time before I made a decision that I wouldn’t back down from. I walked swiftly from my room and went to Alpha Lucas's chambers.I gently knocked on the door, and I heard his faint come in before I pushed the door open and went inside his room. He slowly lifted his head to see me, and the smile on his face vanished immediately. He doesn’t look happy to see me at all."What has brought you here?" he asked, and I fisted my hand angrily beside me, trying to control the anger I felt deep inside."We should get married, Alpha Lucas! You can’t make me your fiancée all these years and only decide