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 33Lycan 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 filling 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 si
Chapter OneALESSIA'S POV"Do you imagine I'm happy tagging this hog along every time?" Thompson cocked his chin in my direction like I was some stomp in the pasture. "That doesn't change the fact that Alessia gets to attend these functions as your wife while I stay home all night waiting for you to come back." A sly smile twitched on my lips, Annalise and my husband had their row about the grand marriage anniversary of the southern territories Alpha and his Luna. Annalise was Thompson's mate while I was his wife. "What the hell is funny?" Thompson took giant strides to where I stood by the refrigerator.The smiles on my face instantly faded. I knew how this always went. Thompson came awkwardly closer to me, towering before me, trapping me against the refrigerator and his rigid chest. His large palm cupped my chin tilting my head up so our gazes could fuse. "Let me make this clear to you, just because I have to stick to the goddamn law and have you attend these functions with me
Chapter TwoALESSIA'S POVAll my teenage life, I'd prayed the goddess matched me with Thompson, when that didn't happen, our fathers took the initiative to wed us. Making my dreams of spending the rest of my life with Thompson come true. But it all turned into a nightmare. "Congratulations, Alpha Crestwood!" Thompson shook hands with the white haired Alpha before us while I hugged his Luna with a radiant smile on my face. Thompson led me into the vast and exquisitely decorated hall. His face suggests I must've done something wrong. What now?"Could you fuckin' stop smiling?" He growled beside me. "You look like a freak."The smiles dissolved. Upsetting him was the least we wanted, not before the gazes of all the important people in the room. He took out two champagne flutes from the tray a steward carried around, handed me one with a brittle smile. I knew the rules. I was never to drink at any of these functions, not to mingle, neither was it lawful for me to wander off his side.
Chapter ThreeLYCAN CYRIL'S POV"Not now, Alan." I didn't need to look back at the door to know it was Alan West, my executive assistant. There was a moment of silence before the door went closed leaving me the privacy I needed with this redhead before me. Her scent had intoxicated my being all through the night, I’d laid low from where I sat in the VIP, predatory gaze trained her way, waiting for this excellent opportunity to spring up. My eyes roamed her beautiful face, a distinct shade of red. "Don't touch me!" She scowled, slapping off my hand when I tried to cradle her face. I understood her devotion to her husband, the imposing blond who had pranced the hall with a huge grin tugging his face. But the need to make her mine was just too overwhelming to ignore. "What is your name?" I mumbled, lust clipped to every word I spoke. The need to touch her all over again became irresistible. "No, I'm married." She shook her head as though trying to wake from all of this. Yet, this
Chapter fourALESSIA'S POV"The High King wants us in his territory." Thompson sounded as though he just won the lottery. My heart leapt out of my mouth. "Mom!" Adrian jumped from his seat with his shirt damped with the orange juice I subconsciously spilled on him from the glass I was pouring his juice into. I was too ashen, too shaken to understand what exactly Thompson meant by 'us'. "I'll clean up and get you another shirt." I stammered, practically scurrying off the kitchen and didn't stop until I was safe behind my bedroom closed door. This couldn't be. It had been three days now since the party. I thought the Lycan King had finally received some senses and chose to let me be. But it seems I was wrong, he had sworn to make me his. It was terrifying, the lust in his gaze terrified and haunted my sleeps. The words he'd spoken that night were on constant replay in my head, they had the worst effect on me. Oh Goddess save me!I had heard of and judged adulterous women. Now, I w
Chapter 33Lycan 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 filling 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 si
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 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 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 29Astrea's povI was still dealing with the shock that drenched me at the sight of Lola on her knees minutes ago. Why the heck was she still here?“Continue with the investigation.’’ Cyril threw a nod at Alan, awakened me from my trail as his footsteps echoed after him. I had heard the report Lance came to give, but it was almost like the details flew off my right ear the same way they had passed through the left.I was left with no options other than rushing after Cyril. It couldn't be related to Lola now could it?I rushed out after him, and stopped on my track when I saw Aloha, the kingdom witch. She exchanged pleasantries with Cyril and I lowered my head in greeting when her eyes found me. “Shall we?’’ Cyril gestured, making his way up first while she followed behind.I followed after them from a mile away, watched them go into the study, before making my way to lean against the door. “I believe you already know why I called you over.’’ Cyril started, the sounds of ch
Chapter 28Lycan Cyril “Come on in.’’ I beckoned grudgingly, settling my gaze on Lance's shoes as he approached. “It's the same for every other young man in the kingdom.’’ He reported with his head bowed.“So there was no razing at all last night? Not even one percent?’’ I asked, amused. “Not at all.’’ Lance answered. “Blessed fuck!’’ I exclaimed underneath my breath. Just what exactly could have happened last night?“Tell me all that you remember.’’ I demanded Lance. Apparently, he was the leader of the troupe who messed with Alessia last night. That constituted my nark towards him, even though I knew too well that he couldn't be blamed. ‘‘Uh..I um…I really can't remember clearly….’’“Tell me what you remember.’’ I cut him with a snap. “We lunged at her and she fell weak with all the bites. We were about to milk her blood when a strange brightness evoked from her. It literally blinded us. That is the last thing I remember before waking up back in my human form.’’ He explained.
Chapter 27Annalise's pov“Liah!’’ I snapped, sending daggers glares at her. “Get over here this minute.’’She left Adrian's side and approached me at the head of the dining table while he tried to climb a seat somewhere at the other end. I helped Liah seat and fastened her bib, ignoring the gloomy face she put out while at it. “Adrian, hold on I'll help you up.’’ Eliza yelled, approaching from the kitchen with a tray of breakfast. She quietly helped him seat and fastened his bib. Not like she usually said any casual words to me on a normal day, so I didn't expect any from her either. However….“What was that, Annalise?’’ She asked. “What are you talking about?’’ I asked back, trying my best to sound the most polite I could. “Both Liah and Adrian arrived here together, how couldn't you help him seat despite knowing how high the chair is?’’ Was she scolding me right now?‘‘I don't get it. I'm expected to help him sit as what? A maid?’’Footsteps approaching from the exit passage c
Chapter 26Alessia's pov“Who's there?’’ My voice shook. My breath heavy, with beads of sweat pouring down my skin. I made a pawn at the door again when a monster appeared before me. About 7'2ft with a broad frame that swallowed up my shadow effortlessly, bloodshot eyes and sharp long scary claws. A lycan beast. Another jumped in from the left, and another from the right, and a pool of them before I knew it, all growling mercilessly. I peeped on myself when they all howled to the sky, the full moon…..The full moon? How could I have forgotten?“No. No, please….’’ I screamed in horror as they all came at me. Lights left my eyes as sharp claws tore through my face, leaving streams of blood down my neck. Another pricked into my ribs, my arms, sipping life out of me with every gushing wound. I slumped, catching a glimpse of bright light as my eyes popped open with the descending force. If I was in my right state of mind, I'd have admitted that it came from me. My vision blurred out
Chapter 25 Alessia's pov We walked down the passageway in silence, both of us reeling in our own worlds. ‘‘Where exactly are we heading to?’’ I broke the silence. “Uhm, I didn't give that a thought yet.’’ She sucked air from her teeth. “Have you been to the garden before?’’ ‘‘Not really.’’ “Shall we then?’’ She offered. “The garden at this time, I don't think it's safe.” I shook my head at the idea. “Alright we could just seat at the porch and take in the beautiful scents.’’ She shrugged. I said nothing more and just struded with her until we arrived at the supposed porch. This one wasn't familiar to me, I hadn't been out through the back of the mansion before. Thanks to the effectual bulbs, lights beamed adequately around here so it was possible to see the thin road amidst the field on the ground that led to the garden. It was pretty close to the porch just like Astrea had initiated. Blissful flowery scents constituted the air, it was a beautiful moment to experi