LUCIANWith another issue unsettling his pack affairs, frustrated, all Lucian wanted to do was travel over there and kill them allโevery last one of them.His absence from the pack was attracting enemies, ones slowly clawing their way in, searching for any hint of weakness.First, it was the business issue. Now, they were using something far more dangerousโbetrayal from within.His Beta had been keeping him informed about the situation back home, but it was worse than he expected. There were whispers of discontent among the ranks, with some of his trusted warriors beginning to doubt his rule. A select fewโfoolish, power-hungry, and blindโwere already making moves against him, emboldened by the belief that his focus on the human world made him weak.Lucian scoffed. Weak?Oh, they would see just how weak he was when he fished them out and ripped their still-beating hearts from their chests.A knock sounded on his door, but before he could give permission, the person opened the office do
Ethan froze, even Becca, who was in between his legs, frowned with a questioning look.โWhat areโฆ?โโShh,โ Lucian whispered to her, running his thumb over her lower lip and silencing her with those dark, charming eyes. โLet him talk.โEthan's nerves were on fire.In between Lucianโs legsโฆ I should be there. Not her! Fucking damn it!โLet her leave first,โ Ethan demanded, his voice almost a whisper.โNo. She wants it so badly,โ Lucian didnโt shift his gaze away from her. His low, deep voice made a whimper tear out from Becca's lips. The sound was desperate.โYou said you would,โ Becca reminded, wanting to kiss him. She succeeded in brushing her lips against his.Ethan, seeing this, didnโt know when he dashed away from his spot. His hand shot out to take Becca away from Lucian's grip. One moment he was at the door; the next, he was glaring at Becca, standing between her and Lucian.โStay away,โ he glared, his gaze unbelievably cold.Becca stepped back with a stunned look on her face, se
Twilight sat nervously, fidgeting with her fingers as she waited.Soon, the door opened, and a cop led her father into the space opposite her, separated by the transparent glass barrier between them.Mason sat down, placing his cuffed hands on the table and leaning forward slightly. A scoff tore from his throat."Who was that Alpha?" he asked."I didnโt come here for that...""Answer my fucking question!" he snapped, and Twilightโs jaw clenched. "He came out of nowhere, beat me up, and threw me into this jail. Since when did you start involving yourself in the werewolf world without my knowledge?"Twilight's lips parted in disbelief. "I can't believe you," her voice was low, dripping with anger. "For years, I did nothing but try to please you, to win back the love you showed me before everything... went wrong. But now, I... I'm starting to wonder if you're truly my father."Mason scoffed. "Maybe you're right. I might not be your father. Your mother was just a bitchy whore who gave me
The next day, Ethan barely spoke a word. No greetings. And if Lucian asked him something, he either gave a short responseโyes or noโor simply nodded his head.Even while they shared the same bathroom, Ethan barely glanced at him. During his leisure time, he preferred to keep his distance--going to the hospital or studying for exam.For the first time, Lucian felt ignoredโghosted. He found himself wanting attentionโฆ slowly reconsidering what Ethan had told him.A date?But telling Ethan about his past was out of the question. It was darkโtoo dark for him to understand. Lucian decided not to bother him. First, he had his own issues to deal with, and Ethan needed to focus on his exams.Two days later, it was time for the Gothic and Literature examโthe course Lucian was currently handling.That morning, the moment Ethan stepped into the bathroom, Lucianโs eyes widened slightly at the faint scent mingling in the air.His gaze settled on the cold boy as he walked over to stand beside him at
Lucian's eyes dilated as he watched Ethan clinging to him, his wrecked, pitiful state on full display. Desperate gasps left his lips, sweat dripping down his face, each drop hitting the floor with an audible splatter. A human experiencing a rut this intenseโit must be unbearable. Never had he expected Ethan to actually admit his desire. For a moment, concern flashed in Lucian's gaze, but it disappeared just as quickly. A scowl formed on his face. What was with these emotions suddenly surging through him? โHey, Ethan,โ his voice softened. โCan you hold it in until we get back to the apartment?โ Ethan shocked by Lucianโs words slowly looked up to Lucian as if he had grown another head. โWhat?โ โDo you wish it to be done here?โ Again Ethan swallowed with surprise. The Lucian he knew would pin him straight to the desk and fรปck him hard. Though, that was what he wanted, at least a while ago, but now that he thought of itโฆ they are still at school and Lucian was surprisingly consideri
ERIC'S CAR โWill he be alright?โ Twilight asked as Eric drove toward her address. โLucian's got him. Why worry about another man when Iโm here? You should be worried about me instead,โ Eric teased, and Twilight scoffed with a small smile. โHe left in the middle of an exam, so Iโm a little worried about him.โ Twilight shrugged. โEthan doesnโt joke about his studies.โ โHe can take the exam anytime. Itโs Lucianโs course, and even if it wasnโt, Ethan wouldnโt have a problem,โ Eric replied, but Twilight let out a long, deep sigh. โWell, I owe Ethan an apology. Iโve been such a bitch to him, and it was all to impress Becca,โ Twilight admitted, her face dropping. โIโm a terrible person, you knowโฆ especially to Ethan.โ โI once watched James and his friends torment himโdrag him to a quiet spot and hit him over and over again. Despite how much he bled and cried, they didnโt stop.โ Twilightโs voice grew quieter. โThey laughed at him, hurling insults in his face, and all I did was watch help
HOURS AGO... ERIC'S PLACEDespite her refusal, it all fell on deaf ears.But as she stepped into the apartment, Twilight's lips parted in awe.The apartment was spacious, large, and well-furnished. She knew Eric was rich since he was an Alpha, but she hadnโt expected this level of wealth.The space was huge, clean, and sparkling, with high ceilings and sleek modern dรฉcor. Expensive chandeliers hung above, casting a soft glow over the marble floors.Twilight swallowed, suddenly feeling out of place. โThisโฆ this is where you live?โ she asked, glancing at Eric.He smirked, tossing his keys onto the glossy black countertop."Yeah," he replied."Alone?" She raised a brow."Yes, but I have a housekeeper who comes over every day. And then the security man. There are many rooms, Twilight, cleaned. You can take any one of your choice."Twilight hesitated, glancing around the almost too-perfect place. It smelled expensive.โI..." she cleared her throat. "I donโt knowโฆโ she murmured, shifting on
ERIC'S APARTMENT"Who are you?" Twilight asked the woman staring at her with a sharp gaze."I should be the one asking you, girl. What the hell are you doing in Eric's home in pajamas? Do you live here?""No, I don't, actually. I'll be leaving by morning," Twilight replied, trying to control her emotions."Ah." The woman nodded. "That would be better. But I still want to know who you are to my brother."Twilight's eyes widened slightly."Brother?" She had assumed this strange young woman might be Eric's Luna or fiancรฉe, given the confidence in her stance.The woman raised a snobbish brow, as if demanding an answer to her previous question."I..." Twilight hesitated. She didnโt want anyone to know she was mated to Eric yet. "I'm actually no one. I just needed a place to stay, and Mr. Eric was kind enough to offer.""Hm." The woman gave her a scrutinizing look. "Whatever. I knew my brother wouldnโt have anything to do with an Omega. You can go back to your room."Twilight swallowed hard
While feeding Lucian, Ethan could feel Lucian's gaze the whole time. The male didn't for a moment stop staring and he didn't mind.Though his heart raced at intensity, he still continue to feed him and he obediently took them all to the last bite.Ethan cleared the plate and walked back to his with a glass of water. He offered but Lucian didn't accept, still staring.Ethan sighed, who would have thought Lucian has this kid side of him.Gently, he placed the tip of the cup on Lucian's lips, gently titling I pour the water into his mouth. Lucian drank till the last drop, watching Ethan dropped the glass away."Have you eaten?" Lucian finally spoke.Ethan folded his arms across his chest. "Yeah?""Uhm" Lucian cleared him throat. "Thanks""Are you just going to keep staring or you're going to tell me, what in the world is going on?" Ethan asked. "You promised to tell me. Now I wanna every one of it. Don't dare skip anything because I would be so mad at you if I find out" he warned."Fine
โLucian!โโPlease come back to me!โโIโm sorry.โโCome back!!โLucian gasped awake on the bed, sweat dripping down his forehead, his chest heaving as he tried to catch his breath, eyes darting around.His room?Wait. How did he get here?His brows furrowed as he collected his memories. RightโZeno took Ethan, and he had gone to save him, and...Lucian froze, his brows knitting further. He sat up immediately, eyes wide. He couldn't remember what happened next.โStay away!โEthan's voice echoed. Lucian hissed as his head throbbed. Shit!Ethan had yelled at him. Rejected him. Had been scared of him, and he had...Why the fuck couldnโt he remember?!Lucian swung the sheet from his body, rose from the bed, and burst out of his room. Breath heavy, eyes darting frantically, he settled them on Butler Ben.โEthan,โ he breathed worriedly, approaching Ben. โWhere is he?โฆโโUhโฆโ Before Ben could reply, another voice sounded.โLucian?โLucianโs head snapped around, sighting the person he was desper
"Let me out of here, bastard!" Ethan yelled at the men."Seriously, are you not going to gag him?" one of them spoke, staring at Ethan in disgust."Yeah... I better," the second said, eyes searching for a rope."He's going to kill you all, bastards!" Ethan yelled again.The one who seemed to be the boss of the men in the room chuckled.He stepped forward, dark eyes glittering with amusement as he crouched before Ethan and grabbed his jaw."Kill us?" he drawled mockingly. "That little professor of yours is probably dead by now. All we're waiting for is Zeno's call before we cut your guts open."Ethan jerked his face away, trying to mask his fear. He was terrified, but he didnโt want to give these men what they wanted.The man barked a short laugh. "Look at you, trying to act tough. No one is coming to save you, boy. Just say your last words instead."Could they be right?Is Lucian coming? Will he find him?Suddenly, the temperature in the room dropped.A chill crept down their spines.
Martin gasped, hearing the gunshots, his head snapping toward the door.What the hell was that?Are they shooting Mr. Black? And if soโฆ why did they have to shoot so many bullets to bring him down?What did you expect, Martin? Perhaps Mr. Black brought his men.But he had clearly heard Mr. Black came with just the man named Eric.A groan tore through his throat. He was gagged, hands tied behind him. Every part of him ached. He needed to get out of here and find Ethan before they hurt him.Once Zeno was done here, he planned to take Ethan's lifeโand he couldn't let that happen.โShut the hell up!โ the man watching him snapped, but Martin didnโt stop struggling against the rope, letting out muffled sounds.โShut up!โ the man yelled but clutched his ears as the gunshots sounded even louder.โShit! Just how many men did Mr. Black bring?โA scream pierced the air the moment the gunshots stopped, followed by the sickening crack of bones and the tear of fleshโฆThen a guttural growlโone that
โBut I want to help,โ Xander insisted. โThe tracker canโฆโโWe know everything before you came. Even the location of where Ethan is,โ Eric said, and Xander's face went pale. โSeriously? Why did you think it was easy for Martin to take Ethan?โRight. Xander had thought about that too. Mr. Black wouldn't let his security slip around Ethan after Mr. Moore's attack.Xander glanced at Lucian, who still hadn't spoken a word. This man was hella dangerous.โYour method was pretty cool but very old. I'm sure your father already suspected your movements and might have seen through Martin.โ Eric continued. โNice effort, kid.โโAh,โ Lucian let out a deep sigh. โI can't believe I lost the bet.โ His eyes finally fluttered open.Then he rose to his feet, locking gaze with Xander. His piercing gaze made Xander wonder if this was truly the professor in their school.It was as though his menacing aura had just increased tenfold.He approached with light, steady, and deliberate steps. If Xander weren't
"Urgh! Let me out of here!โโMartin!โMartin's jaw clenched as Ethan's voice trailed behind him while he headed to the car with Zeno and a few men.He took a last glance at the restricted building in the middle of the woods before entering the car. Zeno had chosen this location so Ethan would be hard to find.It was several miles away from the city; barely a soul could be seen around here.After almost an hour of driving, Zeno spoke, breaking the silence in the car.โWhere the hell is Xander?โ he asked, while Martin kept his gaze on the passing view outside the car window.โI don't know,โ he replied.โHaโฆ don't give me that kind of crappy answer. You expect me to believe you don't know where your bastard brother is?โ Zeno barked out a soft laugh. โI thought you both were close; I guess thatโs wrong. How could you not have told him you were about to betray your friend?โโBecause you asked me not to tell anyone,โ Martin's fists clenched. โAnd, point of correctionโฆ Ethan is not my friend
He didn't return last night.Ethan bit the inside of his cheek. Lucian wasnโt home.What could have kept him so busy that he didnโt show up? What could be the reason?Another woman?Ethan slammed his palm against his forehead. Donโt think like that, Ethan. You canโt be insecure. Lucian hasnโt been with any other woman ever since he met him.But why did he worry so much about him? It felt like he couldnโt breathe properly when Lucian wasnโt around for too long. It had been almost two days, and he was missing him.Could it be because Lucian was investigating his fatherโs case or it was simply due to his work?Ethan sighed. He asked himself too many questions. He should be more worried about the school that was about to kick him out.Ethanโs phone rang, and with a swift movement, he reached for it.The hospital?โMr. Waveโฆ your mother has gone into a critical stateโฆโThat was all Ethan allowed himself to hear before bolting out of the room, ignoring Butler Benโs voice calling after him.
โHelp who again?โEric drew in a deep breath, fully aware that Lucian had heard him the first time but chose to pretend he hadn't. Classic Lucian.โLutherโs sons.โA laugh broke from Lucianโs throatโlight and soft at first, then growing louder until it echoed through the four corners of the private club room.Eric waited patiently for him to finish. He knew it would be damn near impossible to convince this crazy male to help themโmostly because of Martin. Lycans donโt forget their enemies.They donโt forgive, and they sure as hell donโt forget. Once youโre on their blacklist, you stay there forever.Especially someone as crazy as his friend here.And when they finally strike, Lycans tend to wipe out every trace of their enemiesโincluding their offspring.Mr. Moore wasnโt the only victim. The poor man lost everything in a blink, including his son. Now, itโs as if that fool never existed.Lycans do give warnings, though. Once, twice... and by the third time, the victim finds out what de
A ragged cough tore from his throat, his fist rising to his mouth. Yara gave him a worried look and pointed to the bottled water on the table beside him. Ethan reached for it and drank nearly half the contents. He cleared his throat and gave Yara a quick smile. โWhat kind of work did you do though? All these things are so expensive. How come he got them for me? I donโt think I can accept them. Theyโre all too much.โ Ethanโs eyes darted. He needed to change the topic. โWhat kind of job do you do, Ethan?โ โIโฆโ Ethan paused. What could he say? Should he reveal everything from the start? How he met Lucian, his brutality, his true nature, the bond between them... Ethan realized so much had happened in such a short span of time. He couldnโt say it allโwell, not yet. And he didnโt want to lie to his mother either. โOh my!โ Yara gasped, eyes wide. Ethan looked at her, confused. โHuh? Mom, whatโs wrong?โ โDonโt tell me youโre doing something illegal. Did you join some gangster sh*t?