Alpha Lucas’ POVI look at myself in the giant mirror in my room and I feel satisfied with how I looked in my new tailored clothes, the dark blue tailcoat suited perfectly, and I move away from the mirror.I suddenly heard a knock on the door and grumbled ‘Come in’ The door opened revealing Emma, my eyes softened when she entered the room “You called for me,” Emma said and I nodded“Yes, come here,” she said while I was struggling with my buttons, she moved closer to me and gave me a wary look before helping me with the buttons, I let her do it “Why did you call for me?” she asked“I will be leaving the pack soon to attend some meeting,” I said, and she paused what she was doing before she returned to buttoning my sleeve, “you won’t say a thing?” I asked.“Be careful and come back safely” she said, looking into my eyes and I smiled faintly “I will,” I said, and she nodded, and she took a step away from me when she was done buttoning the shirt. “I will call for you when I am back,”
Emma’s POV I decided to go back to my room immediately after I left Alpha Lucas's chamber, he had called me so early in the morning to see me, and weirdly, I wanted to see him too, my heart had raced just from hearing his name and I had found my legs moving on its own accord to see him. I chuckled at my silly thought and pulled the door open, I went inside the room and saw Grace dressing up for her daily chores. “you are just about leaving?” I asked. “No, I had to change my clothes, let’s go,” Grace said and I nodded. We both walked out of the room, heading to the kitchen. I met Lady Lana busy having a deep conversation with Lady Josephine, they stopped what they were talking about when they noticed our presence, Lady Josephine gave me a demeaning look and walked over to meet me.I was shocked when she landed a heavy slap across my face, my eyes widened, and I placed my left hand on my sore face, tears stings my eyes immediately, and I wondered what I did to deserve such humiliati
Emma’s POVI tried opening my eyes and I squinted back immediately as a ray of light shone brightly into my eyes, I groaned and tried to turn to the other side of the bed I was laying, and I felt sharp pain traveling all over my body“Easy, take it easy!” I heard Alpha Lucas' voice and I opened my eyes immediately, I saw him sitting beside me on the stool near my bed. “What are you doing here?” I breathed out, and he ignored me getting a cup of water, he handed the water over to me and I gulped it down immediately, feeling extremely relieved.“Thank you,” I said. I suddenly remembered what had landed me in this predicament, and I wondered about how Alpha Lucas found out about it and had come over to aid me.“You are severely injured, and the doctor said it will take some time for you to heal,” Alpha Lucas said and tears welled up in my eyes, he was about to stand up when I suddenly held his hand “I swear I didn’t do it,” I said, and he gently placed his hand on top of mine“Yes, I k
Emma’s POVThe drums beat so fast likewise my heart, I stood outside close to the willow tree that had absorbed a lot of blood, under the tree was Lady Josephine tied to a tree. Her poise and high standard reduced to nothing. She was sweaty, and her damp hair was glued to her skin, even with the distance we shared, I could hear her haggard breathing. I suddenly felt Grace holding my hand and I turned to look at her, she must have noticed how pale I had become, she smiled gently at me and I returned it back.Most of the ranked people in the pack were present, I saw Alpha Lucas's mother glaring at me and I looked away immediately, I know she is fond of Lady Josephine, and she will only blame me for this. I spent the night begging Alpha Lucas to change his mind, but he refused, telling me he needs to set an example for other people to learn.It all felt nostalgic how Lady Arya was beheaded, I felt sick, and I held Grace’s hand tightly hoping to comfort myself with that.Everywhere becam
Emma's POVI moved away from Alpha Kingsley when what he said suddenly sunk in, I remembered the ordeal I went through with Mike, and now Alpha Kingsley? Is he trying to implicate me?"Emma!" he called softly, and I smiled at him, my smile barely reached my eyes. "I promise to make you a lady when you come to my pack, you won't be a slave anymore and everyone will address you as Lady Emma," he said, and I almost burst into laughterSuch a daydream!Was he expecting me to fall for such words, girls like me know our place in this world and how men could easily manipulate us to become what we wished not, men matter but women don't, and as the saying goes, the devil you know is better than the angel you don't know."I am sorry Alpha Kingsley, I can't do that. My loyalty belongs to Alpha Lucas, I shall go now" I said and show some courtesy, he suddenly held my hand, stopping me from walking away from him, I furrowed my brows immediately looking at him, but his face held no emotions whatsoe
Lana’s POVMy heart pounds against my rib cage and I wander across my chambers, the plan has failed again and again. Each failed plan makes me angry more than the way I was before, Mike failed me and after colliding with Lady Josephine to have her killed or banished, Lady Josephine ends up losing her head.My steps halted when I saw Luna Victoria approaching me, the faint smile on my face fell immediately I saw how angry she looked, her steps were not as elegant and poise as she always maintained, her bustle sweep the floor, and she walks briskly to meet me.“Luna Victoria!” I called and went forward to meet her, we both stopped walking when we were a few inches away from each other, her chest rose and fell rapidly and at any moment her corset could break, I held her hand walking her to my chambers, she sat down on my bed and I sat down beside her.“What happened at the council? Did the alpha finally submit to the council members?” I asked, and Luna Victoria cleared her throat.“Lucas
Lana’s POVThe anger in me is incomparable, I can’t believe Alpha Lucas will continue choosing that thing over everybody, I have never wanted to see someone die the way I wanted her death, I want to see her bleed to death and Fred her remains to the vultures, kill those vultures and burned them.I hit my dressing table fiercely, I suddenly heard a knock on my door and I remembered I had called for Naomi discreetly, I needed to carry out a plan that even the alpha won’t be able to resist and fall for, I have discussed this with my dad before, and he wasn’t in support of it but right now, I am going to go on with my plan either he wants it or not.“Come in,” I said after clearing my throat, the door creaked open and Naomi came inside, it was almost the middle of the night when most people are asleep, and I am sure no one will see her entering my chamber “You called for me, Lady Lana,” she said and I nodded. “I am tired of Emma surviving each of our plans, it is getting me riled up, an
Emma’s POV“Wake up!” I heard a faint voice and opened my eyes, I saw Grace trying to wake me up, and I sighed “It’s morning” I said, and I groaned, sitting up.“Good morning,” I said yawning, and she muttered a reply I stood up from my not-so-comfortable bed and went to the bathroom to take my bath, I dressed up quickly, and I went to the kitchen to start my duties, Grace followed after me and we packed the dirty pile of plates together to wash.Naomi suddenly approached me and I wondered what she was trying to do, she halted her steps a few inches away from me, she had a demeaning look on her face, but I didn’t care, we are both slaves and whether she likes it or not, we are the same.“You will be preparing the alpha’s dish tonight,” she said, and I tilted my head to look at Grace, I wasn’t sure she was referring to me, I hardly cook in the kitchen. I mostly wash, clean and fetch water.“Me?” I asked and she snorted.“Are you feeling too big to cook the alpha’s food now? I can go r
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