Chapter 30Lycan Cyril I sauntered about the suite, waiting for Astrea over a glass of wine. I needed something to distract my thoughts, or rather someone. I could go crazy if I stayed alone for too long. She came in moments later, I didn't bother looking up until her steps approached the couch where I sat. ‘‘Seat.’’ I swatted my jaw to the opposite couch.She went to sit. This wasn't the vibe I needed, why was she so quiet? “What's going on with you?’’ I asked before it hit me. She must have been dulled out by the incident with Alessia. “Me? Uh nothing. I mean you called me here like that, so you must have something big to discuss about.’’ She answered, wavering my initial belief.“Back at the clinic…’’ I paused, shifting my gaze to the table. “I was worked up with the whole shit and ignored you.’’“Oh.’’ She seemed to loosen up a bit which was fine. “It's okay. I understood that you were just worried. Already said she'd be fine though.’’‘‘Did you happen to meet with Alessia, l
Chapter 31Alessia's povI met blurry brightness. Slowly, my vision cleared out to a white ceiling. Not your regular ceiling, this one had some weird rocky designs on it that left my brain puzzled. I snapped my eyelids at the sound of voices bickering, lowering my gaze to meet two familiar figures. “What? She's awake.’’ Alan pointed at me, causing Lycan Cyril to look back immediately. ‘‘What's going on?’’ My voice came low and weak. Pain slowly stretched through my body with an alarming sense of discomfort. “I'll go get Alfred.’’ Alan said, bolting out of the room.I returned my gaze to Lycan Cyril, and I almost choked on saliva when I met his eyes glinting with anger. “Why didn't you listen to me?’’ He asked through gritted teeth, causing me to swallow hard.I'd seen every part of him, but I doubted I'd experienced this part before. Just what was this man's deal? One moment he is soft, the next moment he is a raging beast. ‘‘W-what…are you….’’“I vividly recall warning you agai
Chapter 32Lycan Cyril‘‘What are you doing here?’’ Astrea's voice cut into the haze, breaking my thoughts. I turned away from the railings to see her resting with her shoulder on the verandah entrance. “Since the early hours of the morning, you've been dying to see her wake up. Now she is finally awake and here you are?’’ She added?I turned my gaze back to the air with a silent sigh. I heard her footsteps approaching, and soon she appeared beside me, placing her arms on the rails as well. I stared briefly at her. “What are you doing here?’’I had almost bumped into her a few minutes ago when she got to learn about Alessia's recovery. On a normal occasion, shouldn't she be by Alessia's side currently?“Alessia seems to be having a bit of a moment with Alan.’’ She shrugged. “I didn't realise they have gotten so close.’’ I darted my gaze back to her. “What do you mean close?’’“Nothing you have to worry about I guess. After all, Alan will never betray you would he?’’ She chuckled.
Chapter 33 Astrea's pov I watched his gaze size me up, my heart beating drums against my chest as I waited for his lips to spill the words. “Why are you still here?’’ He blurted out instead, taking me a bit aback. Was he still oblivious? “I'm asking what you're still doing on that bed, Astrea!’’ He said again, louder this time. Whoa! Turns out Alessia isn't much of a tramp anyways. I had thought she'd spill it all to his face out of scorn and jealousy. I shifted my gaze from Cyril, releasing my lips from my mouth with a wet sound. “I'm sorry she had to see that, not like I had the least idea that she'd be here.’’ I shrugged. “It's a good now, get back to your room.’’ He rebuked, advancing further into the room but not to the bed. Say the bathroom? “Wait.’’ I called him to a stop. “I stayed to tell you that I'll be leaving by tomorrow morning. I guess I've overstayed my welcome here.’’ I shrugged. I actually stayed just in case Alessia ran her mouth and Cyril
Chapter 34Lycan Cyril I shoved my hand into my hair, almost regretting why I treated her so harshly when Astrea stood up abruptly. Before I could comprehend what was going on, she dashed out of the room. “Astrea!’’ I rushed after her, clueless. I didn't get the direction she was heading to until she took the back corridor. “Astrea get back here!’’ I called out, increasing my steps to catch up with her. But the little witch was literally on her heels. I watched her pull out a long pin from her hair as she broke into Alessia’s ward, and a surge of adrenaline rushed through me, propelling my motion a hundred times faster. “No, don't!’’ I rushed in after her. Her hand high in the air, I couldn't believe she was really going to stab Alessia. Things happened in a flash. Her screams filled the air, Alessia’s screams, and the yelling of some other person who happened to have been in the room with Alessia. I grabbed Astrea back as fast as I could, her hand whooshing through the air sim
Chapter 35Alessia's pov “Is that all you know?’’ I inquired, not satisfied with the half news Melanie had just fed me on. ‘‘Apparently yes.’’ She threw a glance at me as she fixed the pillow into a pillowcase. “But I heard from some gossipy maids this morning that the King ordered to see her this evening.’’“What for?” I didn't want to give in to the silly thought that tugged my head that Lycan Cyril probably wanted to talk things out with Astrea or just something absurd. “I can't say. But it definitely has to be that that king wants to pass a judgement.’’ Melanie answered, dropping the pillow properly at the head of the bed before facing me completely. “Look my lady, the king has searched and waited so many years for you, his chosen mate.’’ She began.I didn't know how, but somehow words had spread like wildfire throughout the mansion that I was the long awaited fated mate of the Lycan king.I got discharged a day after the incident with Astrea at the clinic ward. I had thought
Chapter 36Alessia’s povMy eyes widened. Dazed. Shocked. I pushed him back gently to disconnect the contact, then wondered in my head, why I hadn't pushed him hard enough. Words stuck in my mouth as my eyes regarded him. No, actually, I had no words, shocked at my shits. He didn't try closing in for another kiss. He grabbed my wrist instead, staring intensely into my eyes as if to melt my soul with his gaze. “For how long do you plan to resist?’’ His lips parted to say. I swallowed, looked away, and tried to collect my hand from his grip. ‘‘Stop….’’ He pulled me hard, cutting my motion. “I'm your mate, Alessia. It's not a one sided kind of situation.’’ He growled, hurt and fury crossed his eyes. It sparked my resentment to catch fury in his eyes. Was this some kind of joke? If someone deserved to be angry, that should be me. ‘‘So what?’’ I spat, matching his tone. A scowl crawled to his face, unclarity glinting in his features. “So what if we are mates, huh? Did you happen t
Chapter 37Alessia's pov A soft tingling sensation feathered my naked skin, teasing my libido with every wet smooch. I soon realised what it was about when a familiar wet sensation trapped my left nipple. I was forced out of my sleep to respond to the sextual drill, driving my fingers into his bushy hairs while I bit back a moan. I allowed him easy access to my core, parting my thighs wide as his fingers sorted my entrance. He got down to give me the best finger fuck I'd ever gotten in my life. “Fuck, Cyri!’’ I pitched, gasping for breath as I felt my orgasm building up already. How could I not give in? My body was still yet to recover from the mind blowing thrusts he administered to me last night. I loved every night I spent with Thompson but last night topped them all. I watered his hand with my cum in a few seconds, but he wasn't done with me yet and I was totally overjoyed. He came between my legs, supporting my thighs that had become unstable from his mellifluous torment
Chapter 62Alessia's pov I retracted from him, ashen by the appalling news. The guards would drag me back to Thompson if they found me here. ‘‘I guess you didnt realise it?’’ The doctor squinted, scanning me intensely.His measly stare made me instantly cautious of my dress. I'd been in the same dress for about four days without a chance to sprinkle even little water on my body. Definitely, I reeked!Taking two steps backwards, I cleared my throat. ‘‘Uhm….’’“I heard she's the cause of the war. Apparently she had an affair with the lycan king and now he wants to take her from the Alpha.’’ A lady muttered into the silence, her words echoing through the walls instead of the woman's ear she leaned into. “Will you be quiet!’’ The woman whom I suggested was the lady mother after a nice look, snapped at her daughter. But her gaze on me was nothing close to remorseful or friendly. ‘‘Get me my son. I can't stay one more minute here.’’ I resolved to say, unable to keep up with the awful g
Chapter 61Alessia's pov An eerie silence roamed the space outside after the hurrying footsteps of guards left. A guard had rushed in moments ago to call the staged guard by the door of the dungeon.It sounded really urgent; the reason he had been called out of duty. But I couldn't make out what the guard reported through the thick door, besides I felt too weak to even lift a hand. Another sharp sting of hunger plunged at the top of my stomach, leaving a squeaking yelp off my lips as I grabbed the spot in a thought squeeze. Even though I guessed it couldn't be about food, I kept praying the guard had left to get me something to eat. I might starve to death if I get nothing to eat tonight. Telling what time of the day it was seemed in fact impossible, since it always remained pitch back in here. This was pure torture. It's now obvious that Thompson wants me dead. What was I thinking, wanting to stay with him despite everything he's done to me? He had shown me countless times how
Chapter 60CYRIL’S POV “He's crazy.’’ Lance remarked, leaving a sigh off Alan's lips.‘‘I'll give him just until two days time to come around.’’ I said calmly.“But why are you so calm about it, this is so not your type thing to do.’’ Lance complained. There must be something I was missing on. Ever since the topic with Thompson, Lance has been unusually annoyed. He swore and cussed under his breath all through the call with Thompson; we had been in a meeting when his call came in. “Do you have a beef with him before now or something?’’ Alan voiced just the exact question on the tip of my tongue. Lance scoffed. “A beef? I'll rather go hiking on the highest mountain in the city.’’“That two days waiting period, you know what it's called?’’ I let a smirk curved up on my lips. Seeing their blank faces, I went on. “Reflecting period. I doubt there's anyone who wouldn't need that. During this time, he gets to decide what plan of action might be best for him.’’ I relaxed back on my cha
Chapter 59Thompson's povI stormed to the balcony for some air, tightening my fists on the railings. I saw Regal's car drive in and he stepped out to meet my gaze.I nodded at him to come on upstairs.“Greetings, Alpha.’’ He walked in.‘‘Is there a problem?’’ I didn't care much about the coldness in my tone, not bothering to spare a glance at him.“The lycans came.’’ He blurted out.I turned immediately to face him, my anger melting away for a moment.“I think they were on a visit, but we didn't allow them entry.’’ He stated reassuringly.Was that supposed to be reassuring news?“You blocked them?’’ I asked, amused and a bit apprehensive.I understood that I asked them to do it, but I realised I wasn't cut out for reality.“We blocked the borders like you instructed and strictly prevented them from coming in. They returned home following the orders of the lycan king.’’“Their king was with then?’’ I asked again in amusement, a strong stroke crossing down my abdomen.‘‘Yes, Alpha. Is
Chapter 58Thompson's povI listened calmly as the line rang, holding my fingers in a fist. I was starting to believe what Annalise claimed now that Emelda was refusing to take my calls.“How dare that bloody old witch!’’ I gritted, bringing the phone to my face after another unsuccessful attempt to get her on the line.A message popped up on the screen, and my heart skipped a beat when I saw Cyril’s name on top. I hated that he managed to steal a skip from my heart.I strolled down to the cellar for a drink, aware of the implications Cyril’s message could likely bring about.Settling down before the table with my index and middle fingers caging the tiny bottom of my wine glass, I tapped on my message box. I read through with a straight face, he demanded a reason for my absence at his anniversary ceremony as well as an intended visit to Silverstone pack this evening.A chuckle fell off my lips.Was he dumb? Couldn't he read the writings on the wall?Without much thought, I dialed his
Chapter 57Alessia's pov Tears blinded my vision, I couldn't recognise the routes he took until he tugged me down the stairs to the basement. I heard him punch some codes on the only door that uses a code down here. The dungeon. “No!’’ I grabbed his hand as he pulled my face up. “No please, don't do this Thompson.’’I couldn't contain the coldness of his face. It forced me into believing he had his mind made up and indeed he did. He flung me into the darkness ignoring my pleads, and slammed the door shut before I even landed on the floor. Dust wafted into my nostrils. Smelly dusts that dug deep coughs from my throat. I staggered to my feets and rushed back to the door. “Let me out.’’ I banged, horribly terrified by the consuming darkness. I couldn't even see my own hands. “Thompson let me out of here, please!!’’ I screamed, my heart thrashing with horror at the scary silence that responded to my voice.Did he leave already? He was really leaving me in here?“Thomp….’’ I trailed
Chapter 56Thompson's povI stopped abruptly on my track, Alessia's unmissable scent thick in the air. There was no doubt she was close by. I marched into the living room, eye-searching thoroughly for her without any success. Rolling my eyes, I proceeded into the masters bedroom and there was Annalise seated on the bed. She stood immediately upon my entrance. “Hey. Are you okay?’’ She approached me slowly. “Did you do it?’’ I had it tied on my tongue tip all night, waiting impatiently to spit it to her. The least I wanted was to hear a lie from her. She threw her gaze downwards, shaking her head in something like disbelief. “Why do y'all ask me that? I could contain it when Alessia threw it at me but you too?’’“Give me a yes or no, Annalise.’’ I snapped, totally out of mood for sick dramas. “Of course I didn't do it. You of all people should know what I'm capable of, we've lived together for four years now.’’ A tear slipped off her eye. I hated the feeling. That I could clea
Chapter 55Alessia's pov “W–what?’’ I crouched, my throat running unnaturally dry. “You heard me right. Get your adulterous ass up and return with him now.’’ Thompson glared, uncared with the manner he addressed me despite Regal's presence. I lost my demeanor, fixing my shameful gaze on the tiled floor. “I-I can't…” I mumbled out. “Will you rather I teach you a goddamned lesson right here?’’ Thompson fizzled, rushing to get me.“Not here, Alpha, please.’’ Regal caught him just in time while I'd sprawled on my feets, alarmed. “Get out of this place immediately, smelly dirty thing.’’ Thompson barked. I bolted out instantly, my heart heavy against my chest with tears blinding my vision.I bumped into a few people but couldn't care less until I got to the car. I crouched down by the darker side which faced away from the lights of the hospital, weeping my heart out. “That's enough, Luna. Please.’’ Regal said for the upteemth time, running his palm gently on my back.I couldn't cont
Chapter 54Alessia's povI helped Regal in offloading our stuff and throlled mine to my bedroom. Stepping into the bedroom, I noticed someone on the floor and immediately recognised it to be Adrian. He didn't look like he was in a good shape, the awkward position he laid sent my body hairs poking out on my skin. “Adrian?’’ I called out to him repeatedly, but he wouldn't bulge. I forced my heels down to where he laid, and all light left my vision when I saw froth flowing from his mouth. I screamed madly, my heart bursting against my chest, leaving me nauseated at the sight. “Adrian! Adrian!!’’ I shook him, and he let out a breathless gag. I swung him up in my arms, dashed out of the room and ran down the stairs like a crazy woman. No, I'd actually gone crazy!“Regal!!’’ I screamed my lungs out. “What is it?’’ Thompson yelled into the haze, rushing out to check on the situation. Regal appeared simultaneously. All I cared about right now was getting Adrian to the hospital as soon