THE LYCAN CITY. LUKKAR CASTLE.VALERIEMost occupants of the castle that were not going to battle had relocated to Rosalies’ mansion at the edge of the kingdom which was farthest away from the possible damage of the war.I watched Sylria kiss her little sister on the forehead a she waved her off with moist eyes. I hoped she would be reunited with the little cute angel, but the possibility of death was still something that frightened me. What frightened me worst was when I learnt the wolf that Hunted me was fighting at Lukkars side.I sat on my bed, Ariel was about departing with the other maids when I told her to follow me.Ariel’s eyes brightened like stars when I told her she was no longer obligated to bring me meals or clean the cabinets.“You can go home Ariel, I’ve owed your parents a lot, this is the least I could do. From today you a free woman and of course your family would still be supported by the Alpha.”But the light in her eyes dropped, she looked at the ground and I won
THE LYCAN CITY. LUKKAR CASTLE.VALERIEThe Tracker seemed to move through shadows, I had a strange feeling in my stomach and I wondered if that was because I was almost raped again or the Trackers magic just gave me a bad feeling.When we stop I'm looking down at two rows of armies, towering wolves that growled softly and foot- soldiers that wielded sharp blades. My insides twisted and I fought back the strong nausea that came over me when I saw the Alpha Emeral.He was cladded in polished armour that gleamed under the soft moonlight."You have something that belongs to me!" He bellowed. My mate wore an identical pair of armour, it was no mistakening that Amin was the giant black wolf that loomed behind him.I easily spotted Sylria, the end of her staff twinkled under the moonlight."If you mean my mate then you are mistaken!""She was given to me long before you found her, she belongs to me!"I spotted My father, hia hard gaze swept over where I watched from the dark and I jerked on
VALERIEThe gathering, or as I would have called it, party was rather noisey. I sat a corner, spying my life long crush, Deron from the shadows.I was a misfit anyway, it's not like he would have ever accepted me.I caught sight of my senior brother, Jack, he was not the kind of brother that encouraged or spoke up for his sister, no, instead he was the kind that would willingly make a laughing stalk out of her.The red velvet dress I wore was beautifully hand sewn by my mother. I would have loved to show it off like the other girls did but I knew better than to leave the dark spot I camouflaged in. Jack and the others played truth or dare, Jack had just dared Deron to bite Lyxia's neck. The young, soon to be pack leader, shrieked playfully as Deron hissed, trying to complete his dare else he would have to strip in front of everyone at the noble gathering.Lyxia was young, she was the daughter of the Alpha Emeral who was the head of the upper echelon and the Alpha of our kingdom. Her f
VALERIEI slept on the floor, I had been so dizzy from the events of the previous day I didn't even know when I had slept off. When I wake up, it was to the loud banging of someone against an unseen door.The bangs came again, louder than the first time. Before the door is barged open. I saw the tall shadow looming at the door post. Eyes spotted with a red gleam."Rise and shine princess..."This always happened, Jack barging into my room without my consent."You have to eat... Else he won't want to take am emaciated wolf even as a slave."So it wasn't a dream. Everything. Everything that had happened yesterday was real.Jack placed the tray in front of me, cooked meat and few vegetables. This was the first time I was eating this much amount of food.I feel his palm of my head before he slowly strokes down the length of my hair."You should be glad! You ungrateful bat!"He spat in front of me.I ignored him, I had learnt that saying nothing back to them was better than arguing with. I
VALERIEI had stayed locked in my new home for weeks. My betrothal ceremony was to be held this evening once the moon was up and I could not help but cry all day long.I had refused to eat, or drink anything for a week now.The maids in this mansion were not any different from Lyxia. They laughed and looked at me with disdain.My mother had came to visit three times over the week. Seeing her face was the only thing that made me feel like my life was not totally ending.If I had thought that my life was going to be any better then I must have been living a dream.The Alpha Emeral had personally brought me a diamond dusted white dress. This was supposed to be my marriage. Mated to the Alpha. But then why did I feel like I was only beginning the worst part of my life? Instead of it to be getting better.The ruckus from below was so loud it almost completely masked out my screams. I had no idea what the party was for but by the looks of things I guessed it must have had to do with Lyxia's
BOARDER OF THE LYCAN CITYALPHA LUKKARMy heart beats faster as my instincts went feral, I still had the blood of the Hunter wolf I had thrashed staining my golden fur. Blood lusted, feral and angry I looked through the eyes of my wolf form. My Alpha aura was so dense it drove the owls into the air and the rodents into whatever hole they crawled out of.I looked at the Hunter with a deep livid anger it contorted my face and my muscles vibrated from the intense anger and emotion.The Hunter riled up and I impose my aura on him but he shuns it, growling harshly before I jump at him again, teeth bared and I was ready for the kill.I had jumped the Hunter right before he had the chance to harm her life. Ferociously attacking and fatally injuring the brown wolf before he had the chance at the fight back.The Hunter was foolish, most wolves would squirm and lower their heads in submission when they came across me, yet, this Hunter had had the guts to throw paws and jaws with me. He was easil
BOARDER OF THE LYCAN CITYVALERIEMy ankle twisted with pain as I limp, trying my best to keep myself from falling I used the next tree to support myself before taking the next step.This was a run for my life, if I was caught by the Hunter this time I was sure he would not fail to take my head back to the Alpha Emeral.My mind was frantic. My Hunter may or may not be alive. The golden wolf that had interceded had given me just about enough time to escape. It was dark and cold, not an ideal time and place for a female to be walking—or more like limping in the forest.I leaned against a tree, allowing myself to rest against the rough bark. I had heard the siren blare a few seconds after I escaped the drunk Alpha, I was running away from my betrothal naturally I would be labelled a traitor and a bounty placed on my head. But what was I supposed to do? The Alpha had tried to rape me, I was merely protecting my self and the little dignity I had left.I thought about my life before all thi
THE LYCAN CITYALPHA LUKKARThe moon beamed high above. The bright orb casts it blessing rays of light down and with it I felt strength work its way through my being.I limped back to my castle, the deep gash in my thigh was healing more slow than usual. I still felt the urge for gore and the need to rip through the Hunter wolfs throat. I was simply protecting my land. The Hunter was from the Emeral city, he was an intruder and in any light you saw it.But there had been someone else, a girl. It was her scream that had made me shift. Her voice penetrated the air like a lance, it was like she was calling out to me. I had never felt the urge to protect someone that badly.When my eyes discerned the Hunter wolf I suddenly had a lust for blood. He was going to kill her if I had not intervened. He was going to kill the girl that could command the Alpha.But she was already gone before the Hunter retreated. The only thing I was able to salvage was a turn piece of the dress she wore, with i
THE LYCAN CITY. LUKKAR CASTLE.VALERIEThe Tracker seemed to move through shadows, I had a strange feeling in my stomach and I wondered if that was because I was almost raped again or the Trackers magic just gave me a bad feeling.When we stop I'm looking down at two rows of armies, towering wolves that growled softly and foot- soldiers that wielded sharp blades. My insides twisted and I fought back the strong nausea that came over me when I saw the Alpha Emeral.He was cladded in polished armour that gleamed under the soft moonlight."You have something that belongs to me!" He bellowed. My mate wore an identical pair of armour, it was no mistakening that Amin was the giant black wolf that loomed behind him.I easily spotted Sylria, the end of her staff twinkled under the moonlight."If you mean my mate then you are mistaken!""She was given to me long before you found her, she belongs to me!"I spotted My father, hia hard gaze swept over where I watched from the dark and I jerked on
THE LYCAN CITY. LUKKAR CASTLE.VALERIEMost occupants of the castle that were not going to battle had relocated to Rosalies’ mansion at the edge of the kingdom which was farthest away from the possible damage of the war.I watched Sylria kiss her little sister on the forehead a she waved her off with moist eyes. I hoped she would be reunited with the little cute angel, but the possibility of death was still something that frightened me. What frightened me worst was when I learnt the wolf that Hunted me was fighting at Lukkars side.I sat on my bed, Ariel was about departing with the other maids when I told her to follow me.Ariel’s eyes brightened like stars when I told her she was no longer obligated to bring me meals or clean the cabinets.“You can go home Ariel, I’ve owed your parents a lot, this is the least I could do. From today you a free woman and of course your family would still be supported by the Alpha.”But the light in her eyes dropped, she looked at the ground and I won
THE LYCAN CITY. LUKKAR CASTLE.ALPHA LUKKARThe Warriors growled at the strangers, I and Amin walked to the front of the line. The men that stood at the castles gate both looked as nonchalant as ever but when I locked eyes with the taller one I immediately recognised his aura.“YOU!” My instincts were feral, I had waited for the day I would get to rip him apart, the day I would get to complete our fight without him backing out.“Forgive my err, intrusion your majesty but I would not have dared step foot on the royal grounds if I did not bring urgent news.”“The war is coming, we know, all you’ve done it submit yourself for me to tear you limb from limb!” I stepped froward, my wolf angry and ready to come out for the brawl. The other wolf standing beside him took a step back, cowering in fear.“If you would err, just allow me speak.”“You Hunted my luna, almost killed her, I have nothing to hear from you!” i closed the second between I and the Hunter in a second, the power of my wolf f
THE LYCAN CITY. LUKKAR CASTLE. HIDDEN WOODSFUGITIVE DERONMaybe I would have been more at peace if Sylria had never shown up, maybe. But now not only did her presence make me feel slightly giddy inside, but she had also delivered the horrifying news concerning Emeral soldiers matching up the the boarders of the City.I had had to lie on the ground until Nelma had come to help me up, the two females cared less about if I would be able to see again or not. My face was still swollen all over and I could barely see five feet in front of me as the horse galloped on. I held tight to Sylria, she rode the horse and Valerie held tight to me, Nelma giggling excitedly.The certificate was in my hands, my head still ached from the aggressive way Sylria had let out her anger in beating my face flat against the ground. My healing was slower than usual but I could feel my lips repair themselves and lost teeth start to stalactite from my upper jaw.The horse neighed, throwing its legs into the air
THE LYCAN CITY. LUKKAR CASTLE. CASTL E CELLARSFUGITIVE DERONThe cold from heavy shackles weighed my hands down, this was not the kind of fate I was expecting to have. So far no one had said a word to me except for the Warrior that had plotted all this out with Jharad and by his gloating expression he had achieved whatever it was he had wanted to accomplish.A cold bowl of what I thought was supposed to be dark porridge sat beside me in this dirt cellar, I knew it would only taste twice as bad as it looked.Why hadn’t I jumped with her? I still had the ankh on when I saw the glint of the fired arrow but somehow at that only moment I had forgotten about the dark magic that I had in form of a cross hanging from my neck and instead took the poison arrow. Foolish.Still, one question me, who had tried to kill Valerie and why? I was still not clear on what her status was in this kingdom but from the looks of things she indeed was the Queen, the Alphas mate, his Luna. I still remembered h
THE LYCAN CITY. LUKKAR CASTLE. THE GREAT THRONE ROOM. VALERIES INTRODCUTION CEREMONYFUGITIVE DERONJust saying it was hard to breath was more like a revised way to explain it all, not only were my lungs frozen but my entire body had stiffened to stone. I saw her paused too, her arm halfway through a wave and her lips parted. It was like we had gone to sleep and woke up in the same dream, but it was her and this moment was more real than reality. She had evaded one Alpha only to be forced to marry another? I would not all this!I Slung the ankh over my neck, allowing my wolf to take over and I felt the deep cut on my arm heal up before the power of my inner beast took over my being. I towered over the cheering nobles who were probably too drunk to notice the black wolf that loomed within them.‘VALERIE!’ I linked my scream to her before taking the largest leap, she did not move, she stayed still like a statue her eyes shaky as she looked into the orbs of my giant wolf. I pounced on he
THE LYCAN CITY. UNKNOWNFUGITIVE DERONCertain memories flood back into my mind as I stared into Sylrias’ brown eyes. Her body was just highlighted by the moon perfectly but what concerned me most was the imposing staff she held tightly in her left hand. She did not wear any smile, just a nasty look and I could easily spot her ankh so black it would make a shadow seem bright. Why would she bring an ankh and a staff? This was a friendly meet but the glare on her face made me think otherwise.It hadn’t been too long I saw her, but seeing her like this made me question if she still saw me the same way or if she looked at me and all she saw was a stranger.For a moment we both said nothing, I waited for her to make the first words but she seemed to be waiting for me to speak up first too.“Sylria…”“Deron!”We said each others names at the same time.x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xThe streets were more busy than they had ever, everyone in the kingdom spoke about the Queen to be and the fea
THE LYCAN CITY. LUKKAR CASTLEVALERIENever had so many people stared at me like this, stared at me with happy and warm smiles. I had had stares in my life, a lot of stares that usually came with an equal lot of scorn. But today I was the star of the kingdom, nobles flocked around me like I was some rare gem they all wanted to get a glimpse, for the first time I had seen peasants walk the castle halls. I greeted a small peasant family, the man looked a bit scruffy and took only about a second to recognise me before he threw his head down and literally screamed the words, “It’s an honour to be in your presence your grace!”I laughed heartily, waving him off and I saw the surprise on his wife’s face when I said, “The pleasure is all mine.” I gave their daughter a flower from one of the many Ariel had stocked like decorations in my hair, and my heart rose when I saw the long smile that brightened the girls face.Since I told Lukkar the truth about me I had felt freer, lighter and more re
THE LYCAN CITY. LUKKAR CASTLEVALERIEMaids flocked around me like termites around a candle light and their happy faces were a complete opposite of the glum face that stared back at me from the mirror. It was my day, I would finally get to be one with Lukkar, why wasn’t I happy?The air in the room held the fragrance of several different perfumes and face powders, all of which blended together to give a rather pungent smell. When the chattering and occasional dabbing on my face with make- up brushes started to bug me I stood up. They all went silent, most of them were younger than me anyway.“Excuse me I… I think I need some air.” I walked out of my room, my face half painted with power and I proceeded to the garden. I instantly spot Reila, she was with a watering can attending to a small bush of roses.She spoke once I got close to her, “I knew you’d come to find me here…”I shrugged my shoulders. “I’m just not really feeling it…”She turned to face me. “You? Or Valerie?”There was n