Here's what I have found out about Luke... Lucas in the few times I have spent with him, NOTHING. The startling realization was that I was in no way close to getting anything remotely useful on him and his affairs, and I couldn't help the sense of dread that filled me at the thought that I was losing Mac more and more with the passing of time. These days, whenever I was idle, panic would flood my senses as I thought of it, If somehow I couldn't convince Mac to take me, what would become of all my hopes and dreams? He was my mate, What was the possibility of finding something that strong outside of him? A real connection, something I could lay my hands on and call mine? I had barely heard of cases like that, and it scared me to know that there was even a faint possibility that I would end up that way. Once Lucas left, I was unable to move for fear that someone would catch me, I had scoured the entire office before anyway, so I knew there was nothing that could serve me lying aroun
It was officially school winter break, and we had to go home another time, but I was less enthusiastic about it than I was the other times we had vacated. The main reason was that I was nowhere close to achieving my plans, and now that I was going home to the one place I had the opportunity to see Mac, it made me feel like a failure even more. Okay, maybe using the term failure is a bit extreme, but the fact is that I have been going in constant circles, and I was no way close to getting what I initially wanted with all of my heart, and that was for Mac to acknowledge me. I sighed as the cab man honked for me to get inside, there was no escaping it this time. The wise words of my roommate flashed through my memory as we made the long drive back to the town where I resided. I wasn't looking forward to anything particularly right now, I still had questions too but too what mattered was knowing how Mac's reaction to me would be after the two times he caught me in questionable sit
The strong hand yanked me from the door aggressively, I held my stance, ready to fight and thrash my way out of this scene, whatever it was. My cab man was still nowhere in sight, in fact, the silence of the environs told me there was no one in sight for a long time. He had left me, and the feeling washed over me like fresh rain over morning dew, there was no one coming to save me. Whoever it was that held me from behind that way was going to successfully have his way with me without any saving from the outside world, but not without a fight.I shrugged off its hands from my shoulders once more, from its grip I could tell that it was strong and could easily manipulate me to occupy whatever position it wanted, but I really wasn't gong to give up without trying. This wasn't how I thought I would spend my last moments or die. Heck why was I even thinking of death when I had a life wolf inside me, but one I had not connected with or tamed, so I was as good as a helpless human in this si
We spent a few minutes walking into the rapidly growing night, when I looked around I couldn't see any sign of his car or any in the environs. He was carrying me in a bridal style along with the content of my phone purse and the things he picked out earlier for me, I didn't have the strength to protest, I was too spooked by the events of everything that happened. I cursed the cab man mentally and made a mental note to file a report against him on the app I used to book the ride as soon as I could. From where I was, I could feel the hardness of Lucas's chest, the rock sculpture image of it and even though I tried not to touch it more than necessary, after realizing that I couldn't protest I wrapped my arm against him and stayed firmly in his embrace. I can't lie, it felt good. I could definitely get used to this. When I finally saw the image of Lucas car in the horizon, I let out a breath in relief at the sight, I didn't know that seeing a car could ever make me so excited but ev
The journey was shorter because Lucas drove like he was in a race with death, I was grateful to be unconscious for most of it, I wasn't sure my frail heart could handle the speed otherwise. I felt a soft tap on my shoulders, but I was too deep in sleep to open my eyes. I was lost in a world where no worries existed a no danger caused my heart to thump incessantly. I turned to the other side of the chair and continued my sleep, dipping my hands into the soft leather chair as it took me to a faraway land. When my shoulders were gently tapped one more time, I didn't budge. I muffled an incoherent leave me alone and just let my conscious ignore it and allowed my unconscious to take the floor. By the time warm hands carried me on their shoulder, I still didn't budge, I had settled myself once more into the arms of whoever it was and sniffed in the deep scent of their cologne which smellef like luxury as they walked somewhere, someplace. The lights of wherever they entered threatened
It wasn't the turning and tossing of Amanda that woke me up, even though I had to give it to her, she was such a loud fellow, neither was it the chirping of birds that suddenly thought beside my bed was the best place for them to sing their morning songs that woke me up, rather, what did was the blurry image of my father's stern face that I saw when I turned to the other side of the bed. " Father," I murmured. Usually, it took about ten minutes for my mind to be up and running when I woke up in the morning, but this was an exception because my brain responded swiftly to the odd stimuli and I found myself sitting up and looking confusedly at my father. Why was he here and so early in the morning? Then it all came rushing to me, all the memories from yesterday and how it all played out, and once more, I wanted the ground to open and swallow me. "Father I-" "I heard about what happened" Father's voice always had a way of bringing me together, all my quirkiness turned serious when
Immediately Father shut the door, Amanda bombarded me with an assortment of questions, she wanted to know how I had gotten close to Luke, how many times we had seen and if things had gotten spicy between us, I didn't know why but the more she asked, the more I flushed with the memory of our kiss. I sometimes wondered if it was real, seeing as it has never come up since that day, and we have met many more times than that, but I say nothing to answer her questions, I cannot answer them even if I begin and attempt to, so instead I blush like a new bride for a man who is not my mate. Gee Fiona, keep this up, and I might as well write it on my forehead that we swapped saliva. " Do you know what to wear to his house?" She finally let the topic die a natural death, I turned to her " Am I supposed to know that? Am I supposed to wear something fancy to visit him?" " Of course!' She exclaimed, " He is your mate, after all, you have to make him want you" She added " What happened to him com
I made sure I didn't look like the tears I had previously cried as I walked inside the mansion, Father had left me for his duty, so I was ushered in by the stern-looking butler whose face only reminded me of when I snuck in. Contrary to what I thought that night, his countenance didn't change when I said I was called upon by Mac or even when I said I was his mate. He didn't care, and for some reason, it stung because I felt he should attribute more respect to me, knowing who I am and what I am here for, he should show some more courtesy to someone who had a high probability of becoming his future Luna. Or was there something he knew that I didn't? I stared at the magnificence as he led me to a waiting room, now that it was not on the occasion of a ball or party, I could see what the mansion looked like. The living room went on forever, I suspected it was where we held the part that night. Everywhere I went, exquisite and blinding chandeliers stared me in the face radiating their m
After the very intense and romantic dinner, which mainly consisted of Lucas staring at me with his electric blue orbs and me trying not to puke everything that had entered my belly due to the intensity in his eyes, he led us quietly back into the room where I perched awkwardly at the edge of the bed. "Where is everyone?" I whispered. I couldn't help but note the differences between his and Mac's houses. No pack members were sprawling around here, and no slaves or workers were moving to do his bidding. I was curious: was this how he lived as an Alpha?"I dismissed them," Lucas replied, dispersing the chaos in my mind. That made sense, I thought. Lucas continued to stare at me with something like longing in his eyes, and I had no idea what to do. He had said nothing would happen tonight, so why did he stare at me like that?As if sensing my thoughts, his long fingers wrapped around my jaw smoothly. " Don't think too much, just stay here with me." "What attracted you to me?" I whisper
"Oh, my goodness! I've told you, Amanda, I'm not going for something extra and shiny; I want something simple and nice!" She smirked as she handed me yet another one of her extravagant dresses. "You mean something cute and sexy?" My face went up in flames. "Oh my god! Amanda! For the hundredth time, we are not doing anything tonight!" "Oh yeah, and that's why you are spending the night with him?" "Urghhhh," I whinnied, covering my face with my hands at her absolute morbidity. It was practically impossible to win with this girl. In her most innocent voice, she added, "Well, since you claim it is nothing sensual, then you probably wouldn't want to wear a dress like this." She held up a red dress, and I lost my breath. "That's it," I whispered, and with one final squeal, I ran into the bathroom to get changed. At exactly seven pm, the doorbell rang, and Amanda ran excitedly to open it while I finished up my outfit. Spritzing perfume and taking deep breaths. I walked out to
Two weeks later, there was no word from Lucas. If I had not seen the weary news and heard the whispered rumors I would have been scared, but now I was more upset than anything. His plans were already in motion. It was one downfall to the other of the Ashen subsidiaries, and the tabloid made sure everyone knew. Between clans, they could tell that things were looking bad for the Ashens. Even though they played all the cards they had, Lucas was smarter, strategically utilizing all his inside men to break down the very foundation of their business. Father kept us updated as he continued working there, despite the fresh rage I had seen in his eyes after that discussion and the hunger for revenge for Mom. He kept us updated on the incessant fights that kept happening while also trying to gather some men who were formally of our pack before they became slaves as a means of survival. I sighed for the fifth time, watching as the red mother broadcaster spoke about an outbreak of fire in the
When I got in, Father pulled me into a big, tight hug that left me both shocked and in awe, and I went to bed tipsy with happiness and the euphoria of everything that had happened. Finally, it felt like everything was all coming together, so for that night, I swallowed the questions I had for Father and basked in the sheer joy in the air, falling asleep with a huge smile on my face and a weight lifted from my chest. Soon, very soon, we will all witness the heavy downfall of Mac and the entire Ashen family. ****** The smell of pancakes and bacon that wafted through the air the next morning told me of my sister's arrival. Father must have called them over last night, and that could only mean that we were having a family meeting. I jumped down from the bed, excited to see them and eat delicious food after such a long time. "Fiona darling," Giselle's slender arms wrapped around me as I stepped into the kitchen, looking as ivory and as beautiful as ever with that flowery scent that ma
The ride home was silent and filled with the many words and thoughts running through our minds. I finally had enough time to process everything Lucas told me, which was a lot. The plan was for him to drop me off, but I knew I was going to tell my family the truth about everything that occurred many years ago and find out why Father hid so many things from me. Even if Lucas was fine with being the bad guy and being blamed for things he had no hand in, I wasn't okay with it, and I needed to get it out.I glanced at the brooding man on the wheel. Ever since we managed to pry ourselves apart and his almost confession, he had been unusually quiet and even more brooding, like he was lost in thought in a space of his own, and I had no idea how to reach him. "What's going on?" I asked, turning to face him and taking him in more; we had spent the past days together, yet he still looked handsome in a new way. I still couldn't get over how handsome he was. I didn't think it would ever be somet
Somehow the kiss transcended from my little kiss as Lucas took control, fighting with every urge in his body against his wold from ripping my clothes and taking me, and I could feel it in every strain as he deepened the kiss, picking me up from the floor, I wrapped my legs instinctively around his waist as I went in for more, grabbing a handful of his shirt. The desire I felt eroded my senses, but I knew it was nothing compared to the one a person with full access to his alpha wolf felt; all I got from my wolf was an intense need and constant purring, which rang out as moans as Lucas raked his hands hastily from my back to my waist repeatedly.Carefully and still deep in the kiss, he led me back into the room till I was dropped softly against the soft sheets and towered by him. My heart seized as I stared at his almost black-blue eyes now, electricity running up and down his blue orbs and desire fueling them so passionately I felt dizzy for a second. My own need propelled me to wrap m
"No," Lucas thundered, taking my soft fists in his large ones. I expected this, so I didn't budge. I added calmly, "I wasn't asking for your permission, Lucas. I was simply letting you know I am all in on this." "I don't want to drag you down this path. The Ashens are ruthless and very crafty. You are not ready, and I would hate for any harm to come to you on my account." "You think I don't know they are ruthless? Do you think I have no idea how crafty they can be when I have been a victim myself? I am well aware, and it is my knowledge that fuels my anger." I paused, inhaling deeply. "I, too, have been offended, and I am itching for my revenge, So train me or protect me. Whatever makes you feel better, but know that I will not sit and watch idly, and I will make Mac pay whether or not you let me in on this. I will beat him at his own game," I fought. He stared at me warily for a while before heaving a breath and nodding. "I will not put you in harm's way, but I will train you we
Lucas didn't come in for at least twenty minutes, and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't stop thinking about the big bulge in his pants when he walked out of the room. I had felt it earlier when I laid down, and now it has become the most fascinating and most terrifying thing to me, but I just couldn't breathe my head to kick out the thought.I lay beneath the duvet, covering my red-coated face and my swollen lips from the past few minutes, my heart was still racing as though I had just run a marathon, and particles of the lightheadedness I felt when Lucas was kissing me still remained. I missed him immediately when he left, as he walked out of the door, as soon as his hands left my body. I came to the slow realization that my feelings for Lucas were rapidly changing into something big and beyond my control it was only a matter of time before they blew up in my face. The air in the room still smelled like him, like wood and soap and masculine sweat and for a second I imagined hi
Lucas caught up with me in no time, but I refused to give in when his large arms encircled me again. I thrashed against his body and bumped into trees hoping to scratch and loosen his death grip on me. "I'm sorry, Fiona, But listen, Hear me out first," He said, not sounding a minute breathless or like someone carrying a thrashing girl. "No, let me go!" I thrashed and kicked around the open air "You're only going to hurt yourself, Fiona," Lucas growled. " Stay put and listen to what I have to say for your own sake." "No, you listen to me, Let. Me. Go." I protested. Lucas sighed and wrapped his hand even firmer around my torso. "Why do you choose the wrong times to be stubborn and throw a tantrum? Do you have any idea how difficult it has been for me to watch you fawn over someone as horrible as Mactervish?" He scoffed, then continued in a ludicrous manner, "Or should I speak about how worried I have been every second that you have spent with him? dined with him, sat with him, a