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The hallway buzzed with murmurs and stolen glances as Lexa walked past, her every step deliberate, her head held high like a queen returning to her throne. She seemed completely unaffected by the whispers and the shocked stares. Her lips curled into a faint smile, the kind that made it clear she was fully aware of the spectacle she was creating. Lily stood frozen, her hand clutching Mayaâs arm tightly. Her mind raced with questions she couldnât answer. "Okay, is it just me or does Lexa look like she's a whole different person?" Lily asked, her voice showing her shock at what she had just seen."I'm just as dumbfounded as you" Maya replied. "I can't believe she could muster up courage to set foot in the same place as where she had waged war with the Alpha twins."" She didn't exactly wage war on Lucas and Liam. She just came after me and tried to kill Mr several times " Lily replied." Trying to kill you is also waging war against Lucas and Liam. You're their mate and anyone who is a
Several Days Earlier Blood pooled around Lexaâs trembling body as she lay on the cold gym floor, her chest rising and falling in shallow breaths. She could feel her life slowly draining from her body but there was nothing she could to stop herself from gradually getting closer to crossing into the other side. Every muscle screamed in pain, but it was nothing compared to the rage boiling inside her. She clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms. "How could I let her defeat me?" That question lingered in her mind as she fought to keep being conscious instead of falling asleep and let death take over.The image of Lily standing over her, triumphant, played over and over in her mind like a broken record. Her worst nightmare had unfolded before her very eyes and she couldn't stand the fact that such a thing had happened to her.It was humiliating. Lexaâs eyes burned with fury as she struggled to move, to rise and chase after Lily. She wanted to catch up to her and demand
Lexaâs steps were cautious as she crossed the grand dining room. She was aware of Lucian watching her as she regarded him with a feeling of caution, telling herself she couldn't completely trust this man."Instead of standing there, you're welcome to sit" Lucian said, his hand stretched and pointed to a seat. Lexa nodded her head with a bit more obedience than she would have wished to show.Her eyes flicked to every detailâthe golden trim of the walls, the intricate patterns on the rug, and the heavy crystal chandelier hanging above the long mahogany table. It felt like stepping into the lair of someone powerful, and Lexa hated the idea of being out of control. She could feel his eyes following as she contemplated choosing which chair would be safe for her to take."You can sit anywhere" Lucian said, his cool voice bouncing off the walls of his exquisite dining room. "Trust me, I don't bite." Lucianâs calm, confident gaze followed her as she approached the table. She took the chair
Present DayLexa finished her story with a sharp exhale, leaning back in her chair, her arms crossed over her chest. Her amber eyes flickered to each of them, gauging their reactions. Lilyâs brow was furrowed in suspicion, her lips pressed into a thin line. Maya sat beside her, nervously twisting a strand of hair around her finger, while Lucas and Liam exchanged thoughtful glances. âSo,â Lexa said, breaking the silence, âthatâs the truth. Take it or leave it.â Lily let out a small laugh that echoed through the room. Everyone turned their attention to her but she couldn't care less what they all throught.To her, Lexa's story had been nothing but made up and completely designed to get their sympathy and answer questions lingering in their mind with lies."What a touching story, don't you think guys?" Lily looked at Lucas, Liam and Maya before turning her gaze back to Lexa who crossed her arms and watched Lily in silence. "I mean, you almost had me fooled with your stupid made up lies
The door clicked shut behind everyone, leaving Lexa alone with Alex in the dimly lit room. His presence dominated the space, his green eyes like molten fire fixed on her, his lips curling into a menacing smirk. âLexa,â Alex said, his voice low but dangerous, âyouâve been very busy, havenât you? I heard everything you told Lily and the Alpha twins, and I have to say, it all sounds like a lie to me too.â Lexa rolled her eyes, not giving Alex the satisfaction to see that she was scared of him and how dangerous he has become."Well, thank you for those kind words, but nobody really asked for your opinion so I don't care what you think" Lexa moved closer to him, her stance showing her strength. "Why don't you go back to the hole you crawled out from."Alex wasn't the least bit intimidated by Lexa's words but he was stunned by how unfazed she seemed with the entire situation."I can't, not right now. I'm relaxing from listening to different conversations all day" Alex said in mockery. Lex
The towering double doors of Lucianâs mansion creaked open, revealing a vast foyer bathed in the warm glow of crystal chandeliers. The floor gleamed with marble so polished it reflected the grand staircase moving upward. The group stepped inside, their footsteps muffled by a deep crimson carpet that stretched across the expansive space. Lily and Maya exchanged impressed glances. âWow,â Maya said, taking in the gilded mirrors and intricate tapestries adorning the walls. âThis is... something else.â Lily couldn't help but agree. The mansion was a beauty, the decor enchanting and it's alluring beauty had a way of drawing its occupants in without having to put in too much effort. Lily nodded, her gaze lingering on a sparkling chandelier overhead. âItâs gorgeous" Lily said, momentarily forgetting the suspicions she had harbored when they were on their way to the mansion. Lucas scoffed, putting his hands into his pockets as he regarded Lily and Maya with a nonchalant look.Although
Lucian led the group down a long, dimly lit corridor lined with bookshelves that stretched up to a high ceiling. Each shelf was filled with ancient tomes, their spines cracked and faded, some bearing runes that glowed faintly in the dim light.The air was heavy with the scent of aged walls and polished wood, and the atmosphere hummed with a sense of reverence.âIs this your personal library?â Lily asked, her voice low as if she feared disturbing the quiet majesty of the space.Lucian glanced back, a small smile tugging at his lips. âPart of it. My study is just ahead.ââPart of it?â Maya echoed, her eyes wide. âYou could open a museum with this.âLucas and Liam exchanged skeptical glances, clearly unimpressed. âBooks are fine, I guess,â Lucas muttered, âbut theyâre not going to stop Alex.âLucian ignored the comment and pushed open a set of heavy oak doors, revealing a room even grander than the corridor. The study was expansive, its centerpiece a massive, circular oak table polish
The grand corridors of Lucianâs mansion were eerily quiet, except for the muffled sound of hurried footsteps and whispered breaths as Lily, Lucian, Lexa, Lucas, Liam, and Maya made their way toward the source of the scream. The flickering lights positioned on the walls cast long, wavering shadows, and the tension in the air was almost suffocating.âIâm just saying,â Lucas began, breaking the silence with a low mutter, âwe donât even know what weâre walking into. Maybe we should be more careful.ââI agree,â Liam added, his voice slightly sharp. âCharging into the unknown isnât a smart move.âLucian glanced over his shoulder, his expression calm but commanding. âNo one is charging anywhere. Weâre moving with purpose.ââThatâs easy for you to say,â Liam retorted, his tone biting. âYouâre not the one responsible for keeping Lily safe.âLily groaned audibly, rolling her eyes. âWould you two stop already? Iâm perfectly capable of keeping myself safe.âLucas frowned. âItâs not about you
The late afternoon sun cast a golden glow over the neighborhood as Lily made her way to Maya's house. The beautiful cream-colored home stood nestled between two sprawling maple trees, their leaves rustling softly in the breeze. She admired the charming flower boxes under the windows, each bursting with bright colours and a magnetic scent, a testament to Maya's mother's love for gardening.When Lily knocked on the door, it opened almost immediately, revealing Mayaâs mother, Mrs. Hudson. She was a warm, cheerful woman in her mid-forties, with kind eyes and an apron tied snugly around her waist. The scent of freshly baked cookies moved from inside the house and Lily was happy she had come.âLily, dear! Itâs so good to see you,â Mrs. Hudson greeted with a bright smile. âCome in, come in. Mayaâs upstairs in her room.ââThank you, Mrs. Hudson,â Lily said, stepping inside. The inside of the house was as cozy as the way it suggested on the outside, with soft lighting and family photos li
The school courtyard buzzed with life as students moved to and fro, chatting in groups or heading to their classes. Lily and Maya walked side by side, their voices low as they went into the startling revelation Lucianâor rather, Alpha Derekâhad made the previous night.âI still canât believe it,â Maya said, her voice filled with disbelief as she clutched her books tightly against her chest. âLucian, or Derek, or whatever weâre calling him now, was Alexâs Alpha? And Alex nearly killed him?â She shook her head. âItâs like something out of a bad soap opera.âLily sighed, her expression thoughtful. âI know. Itâs a lot to take in. The fact that he lied to us about his identity all this timeâitâs hard to just accept his story at face value. What if thereâs more heâs not telling us?âMaya nodded, her brows furrowed. âExactly. If he lied about something as big as his name and his history, whoâs to say heâs not lying about other things? I mean, he could be hiding even more secrets.âLily st
The air in the room was suffocating, filled with disbelief, tension, and an almost audible crackle of shock. Everyone stared at Lucian as if waiting for him to say he had been joking, that Alexâs accusations were just a cruel manipulation. But Lucian remained composed, his face unreadable, as his confession settled heavily among them.Lexa stood motionless beside him, her lips pressed into a tight line. The silence stretched unbearably until Lucas finally broke it.âWhat the hell do you mean, Alex wasnât lying?â Lucas growled, his fists clenched at his sides. âWhat game are you playing, Lucian? What have you been holding back?âLucianâs eyes flickered, but he maintained his calm demeanor. âItâs not a game, Lucas. Itâs the truth. And you deserve to hear it" Lucian said as his eyes moved from Lucas and moved around to the sea of faces that were watching him.Maya crossed her arms, her brows furrowed. âSo start talking. Because right now, none of us trust you.ââNor should you,â Liam
The air was tense as the car sped down the darkened road leading to Lucianâs mansion. Lily sat between Lucas and Liam in the backseat, her hands clutched tightly in her lap. Maya sat in the passenger seat, her face illuminated by the faint glow of her phone screen as she absentmindedly scrolled, though it was clear her mind was elsewhere.No one had spoken much since they decided to confront Lucian and Lexa. The weight of Alexâs cryptic warning about Lucianâs true identity hung heavy over them, thickening the silence in the car.They didnât trust his words, but they had a feeling that if they donât find out the truth, they might regret it later. Lucas finally broke the quiet. âAre we sure this is the right move? Confronting Lucian like this?ââWe donât have a choice,â Liam replied, his hands tightening on the steering wheel. âIf Alex knows something we donât, we canât just sit back and do nothing. We need answers.ââBut what if weâre walking into something weâre not prepared for?â
The ball had ended in a glittering success, much to Lilyâs relief. The grand ballroom was now empty, the laughter, clinking glasses, and lively music just a memory lingering in the air. Lily felt the exhaustion of the night settling into her bones as she went up the stairs to her room, Maya by her side. Despite the calm exterior of the night, her mind was anything but peaceful.âThank the stars no one noticed Alexâs arrival,â Lily murmured, breaking the silence as they reached her door. âI was terrified something would go wrong, but it seems the guests were none the wiser.ââExcept us,â Maya replied, her tone dark with unspoken concern. âAnd thatâs bad enough.âLily nodded, unlocking the door and stepping into her room. It was dimly lit, with soft, golden light emanating from the bedside lamps. Maya followed her in, closing the door behind them.Lily sank onto the edge of her bed, kicking off her heels and rubbing her temples. âWhat does Alex want, Maya? Why now? Heâs always been..
The grand ballroom was alive with the murmur of conversations, laughter, and the soft strains of music floating from the live orchestra. Lucas and Liam stood near the center of the room, deep in conversation with a group of dignified guests, their expressions polite but distracted. Though they were putting on the facade of charm and engagement, their thoughts were elsewhereâmainly on Lily and how she was managing the ball. Liam leaned slightly toward Lucas as another guest began a lengthy anecdote about her packâs historical alliances. âSheâs doing great, isnât she?â he murmured under his breath, his eyes scanning the room. Lucas nodded, his jaw tightening. âShe is, but she shouldnât have to worry about this alone. We should be with herâ Lucas said. Before Liam could respond, Breca appeared, her face pale and eyes wide with alarm. She hesitated only for a second before stepping forward and whispering urgently, âAlpha Lucas, Alpha Liam, thereâs a problem. Alex... heâs in the ki
The ball was in full swing, a dazzling display of grandeur and elegance. Chandeliers sparkled above the crowd in the great ballroom, their light catching on the sequins and jewels of gowns and tuxedos. Music swirled in the air, an enchanting melody that made everyone feel like they were in a fairy tale. Maya stood at the edge of the room, her breath catching as she took it all in. This was the first time she was invited to a ball such as grand as this and she was enjoying the experience. She couldnât help but admire the sheer beauty and meticulous planning that had gone into the event. From the intricately arranged floral centerpieces to the perfectly curated music, it was clear Lily had outdone herself. She was so proud that her best friend was able to pull off an event that would surely be the talk of the pack and she couldn't help but smile as the feelings of admiration came over her. âThis is... stunning,â Maya whispered, smiling at a passing couple. She couldnât wait to fi
The air in the kitchen felt heavy, as if the tension had entered into the very walls. Lilyâs breaths came fast and shallow, her pulse racing as Alexâs dark presence loomed. The maids who had been diligently assisting her moments ago now stood frozen, their eyes darting nervously between Alex and Lily. âLeave us,â Alex commanded, his tone smooth but laced with steel. The maids exchanged anxious glances, clearly torn between obeying him and staying to protect Lily. One of them, a small woman named Breca, stepped forward, her hands trembling but her chin lifted defiantly. âNo, sir,â Breca said, her voice quivering but resolute. âWe canât leave Luna Lily alone with you.â Alexâs expression remained calm, but the flicker of menace in his eyes was unmistakable. âI wonât repeat myself" Alex said, his voice stern and his eyes filled with power. Lily placed a gentle hand on Brecaâs arm, drawing her attention. âBreca, itâs okay,â she said softly, trying to keep her voice steady despite
The great ballroom of the mansion sparkled like a dream, lit by cascading chandeliers that seemed to dance with the elegance of a thousand twinkling stars. Guests moved gracefully across the polished marble floor, their laughter and conversation blending harmoniously with the soft strains of classical music played by the live orchestra. Lily stood near the towering double doors, her palms lightly damp as she welcomed each guest with Lucas and Liam on either side of her, Alpha Dean and Luna Ariel just a few steps away. The weight of her position bore down on her like never before. Her dress, a flowing emerald-green gown that perfectly complemented her luminous skin, felt heavier than it had earlier, as if the expectations of the night were stitched into the fabric. âWelcome, Alpha Drake,â she said warmly, her voice steady despite the nerves knotting in her stomach. âWeâre so honored to have you here tonight.â The broad-shouldered alpha nodded politely, his mate giving her an appr