Serenity stared out the window, feeling an intense longing to be free, to smash the window but what good would it do? She was too high to jump without being seriously injured and she wouldn't heal very fast without her wolf. She was stuck and she admitted to herself, feeling a sense of panic the more she got closer to her eighteenth birthday.
"Serenity" the voice was quiet, masculine and she stiffened, knowing who was standing behind her and fighting the urge to be sick, always nauseaus in his presense lately. He was repulsive and she shuddered, turning around and forcing a fake smile to her face.
"Roland" she said just as quietly, watching him place yet another plate of food on her bedside table and hoping rather violently that he would just leave, that he was too busy to deal with her. No such luck though.
"You get more beautiful every day" he complimented her smoothly and she flinched, him moving closer, his dark
Liam dimly heard the words his mate had shouted and his head swivelled around as the other man smirked, clearly thinking he was safe."You're the Alpha's son" he growled 'Roland I presume?"Roland grinned "Yeah, so what If I am" he shrugged casually "and I have every right to touch my mate" he threw out and Liam stiffened."Your mate" he said slowly and Roland nodded while Liam tried hard to control his temper."You shouldn't lie" Liam said tightly "I know she's not your mate because she's mine" he roared and Roland flinched, eyeing the exit as he paled.Liam advanced on him and gripped him by the collar, raising him up and without ceremony flung the young man across the room as Serenity gave a small gasp, Roland's back hitting the wall as he howled. Liam shifted and Roland did the same, as the two women clutched at each other in fear.Both were black wolves but while Roland's was big
"I can't believe you've been kept up here all these years" Lauren told her, her eyes shining with sympathy and compassion."It's ok Lauren" Serenity told her "I'm free now and that's all that matters" she hugged her friend "thanks to you and Prince Liam that is."Lauren drew back. "How about we go and find him now you're dressed" she laughed "your mate is a prince, you lucky thing" she gushed and Serenity giggled, both of them walking downstairs, Serenity feeling hesitant, her stomach churning with nerves the closer they got to the study."What if he doesn't want me" Serenity whispered before they reached the door "what if he rejects me Lauren? I've been locked up my whole life, I don't know how to act, how to behave amongst other werewolves? Let alone how to be a princess. He would be far better off without me" she added in a hushed whisper, tears forming to her eyes."Don't think like that" Lauren began to say and then a
It was two days later when the king of werewolves finally arrived. In the meantime Alpha Damon still hadn't been found and Serenity had been put into a normal bedroom which was basic but to her was luxurious. She was still getting used to being able to leave whenever she wanted, come and go as she pleased without having to tell anyone besides Liam where she was going. It was sheer heaven to the girl who;d been locked up for most of her life."Your highness King Lucas is here" a warrior interrupted her thoughts as she glanced at Liam feeling incredibly nervous. He reached over the desk and squeezed her hand in reassurance. "It's alright Serenity" he said as he gave a nod and a man came striding in. Serenity gaped. This man was massive, like a giant compared to her small stature. He had shaggy brown hair and brown eyes, the complete opposite to hers and a beard down to his chest. But, she thought to herself, studying him, he looked like a kind man as he star
The next morning Serenity was up bright and early, excited to go back to the castle with Liam and King Lucas. She still had trouble thinking of the man as her father but supposed she would get used to it eventually. They stood at the edge of the forest, all three of them, the rest of the congregation staying back to dismantle the pack, Serenity having already wished poor Lauren a farewell the night before."You may want to turn your back" Liam said wryly "unless you want to see me naked of course, I don't mind but I don't think you're quite ready for that" he added and she nodded timidly. She knew he was hurt at her wanting to take this slow but Serenity wanted to get a feel for him first, not rush into things. She wouldn't be pressured into doing something she didn't want. She needed him to respect that after everything they had gone through."I'll turn around" she said hastily. To be fair she didn't really want to see her father naked either
They stopped, Liam letting Serenity off his back as she took in the castle with awe, both men shifting as she blushed, turning her back on their nakedness."Highness" someone said from nearby and Serenity was tapped on the shoulder, turning around to see they were surrounded by patrol warriors and that Liam and her father, thankfully, were now wearing clothes that had obviously been passed to them."Welcome back" one said and her father thanked them, gesturing for Serenity to follow him, Liam behind them as they walked to the entrance of the castle."Serenity" her father was saying "let's get you a room organised and then show you around. Would you like that?" he asked and her face lit up as she gave him a beaming smile."That would be lovely" she said eagerly, admiring the scenery as they walked inside, a large staircase in the front entry way, presumabley leading up to the guest rooms and the King's own private room
Serenity had to leave. She couldn't bear to see her supposed mate with another woman, one he'd apparently been close to. So much for being in love thought Serenity bitterly, the moon goddess had clearly made a mistake this time. She felt so embarrassed. At least she'd had the sense not to do anything with Liam that she couldn't take back but still he'd misled her big time and it was another lesson that she couldn't trust anyone."Serenity" her father growled softly from the doorway of the room she'd ducked into "I am so sorry" he apologised "I didn't know that Liam had been seeing someone. I definitely did not want you to walk into something like that child.""It's not your fault" Serenity said quietly, turning to him, her big blue eyes shiny with unshed tears "Liam never once mentioned another woman. I should have asked" she said sadly "I just didn't think to.""No Serenity" her father exclaimed, embracing her in a hug as she tucked her head
Christina was also nonplussed and wondering why Serenity wasn't angry. Heck knows she would be if she was in Serenity's position. She quietly took hold of Liam's hand, Serenity seeing it but still saying nothing, raising her eyebrows as she took her seat next to her father."So father" Serenity said, deliberately turning towards Lucas and ignoring the other two at the table. "When should we start preparing for the ball" she asked sweetly and he gave her a beaming smile, taking a quick sip of his soup, a thoughtful expression on his face."I'm ready to begin maybe tomorrow? It gives you time to think about all the things you require sweetheart" he said gruffly "whether it's decorations, your dress, anything and everything" he exhaled and glared at Christina and Liam who looked decidedly nervous, Christina biting her lip."The only thing I really want is to invite Lauren" Serenity told him, feeling excited at the prospect "she was s
Liam couldn't believe that Serenity had rejected him and it still stung days later."Liam" snapped Christina and he looked over at her, as though seeing her for the first time and wondering what he'd seen in her to begin with. She was nothing like Serenity. Where Serenity was kind, gentle and loving, Christina came across as cold, abrupt and sometimes he wondered if she even loved him with the attitude and behaviour she currently kept giving him."Yes Christina" he said tiredly wondering what on earth she wanted now."Did you not hear me" she snapped snootily "we need to start getting a nursery together. I don't care what King Lucas says, the baby comes first" she glowered and Liam sighed. He was on tenterhooks with his adoptive father at the moment, knowing King Lucas was incredibly angry with him."We still have time" he pointed out and then flinched as she cast him a cold, glowering look that spoke volumes about how she felt abo
Serenity slept peacefully, a smile on her face as she dreamt about the ball and the excitement of finding a second chance mate. Never in a million years would she have thought it would be a vampire let alone a vampire king!When she woke up she felt excitement coursing through her veins. It was her eighteenth birthday and by rights she would be getting her wolf tonight, if everything went to plan. She wondered what it would look like, her eyes twinkling as she hurriedly dressed and went downstairs to the dining room, where she was surprised to see was King Lucien and her father, Lucas, chatting to each other in low voices."Good morning" she sang out feeling a little awkward as Lucien stood up and gave her a wide smile, her father getting up and giving her a little peck on the cheek."Good morning my dear" her father greeted her, sitting back down and motioning for Serenity to do the same as servants hurriedly served up he
Her father continued to laugh heartily, tears flowing down his eyes as Serenity stared at him. What on earth was so funny? Even Lucien, a vampire King looked astounded as her father doubled over, chortling, his shoulders heaving. What on earth was going on."Father" said Serenity rather nervously and looking concerned "are you feeling alright? Perhaps you should lie down" she suggested and her father made a choking noise. Serenity gave Lucien a helpless look."King Lucas do you require any assistance" drawled the vampire and her father finally straightend up, wiping the tears from his eyes, a wide grin on his handsome face."Oh this is priceless" he gasped, looking between the both of them as they stared in bewilderment."Lucien here" he indicated the Vampire King who merely raised an eyebrow "was determined to remain a bachelor. You told me you would never find your mate" he gasped "and now you have it's none other than my daughte
He'd been outside, completely bored out of his skull at the masquerade ball. King Lucas had put on an impressive ball, he had no doubt about that, but this wasn't exactly his scene. But when the vampire King had received an invitation from an old friend, he hadn't had the heart to refuse.Then he'd been approached by a vision, a stunning angel in a white dress and wings, almost floating towards him and he'd become speechless, her scent overpowering him, lavender and the merest hint of roses drifting towards him, his eyes glowing between red and his normal green colour. His body stood of it's own accord, his mouth feeling dry as she stopped just in front of him.He'd complimented her and told her she was beautiful, god those eyes of hers were like deep blue pools and that hair, a beautiful golden colour that gleamed in the moonlight. He'd never seen such a beautiful creature, telling instantly that she was a shifter, not that that
It's the night of the ball and Serenity is excited, standing in front of the mirror and twirling in order to see the full effect of her outfit. Her dress is stunning, pure white with sequins, a sweetheart bodice and it's length stopped at her knees. Small feathered white wings portruded from the back of the dress, held up by some sort of miracle. Her blonde hair was wavy and left loose down her back and she had flats on her feet, something she had insisted on as she wasn't used to walking in high heels."You look beautiful" a voice said quietly and she turned to give her father a smile, her own breath hitching as she looked at him in his beautiful black tuxedo suit."You scrub up nicely yourself" she teased and he chuckled shaking his head."You look just like your mother" he said sadly and she felt a moment of grief, before resolutely shaking it off. It was her eighteenth birthday tomorrow and she was going to enjoy every minute
Liam couldn't believe that Serenity had rejected him and it still stung days later."Liam" snapped Christina and he looked over at her, as though seeing her for the first time and wondering what he'd seen in her to begin with. She was nothing like Serenity. Where Serenity was kind, gentle and loving, Christina came across as cold, abrupt and sometimes he wondered if she even loved him with the attitude and behaviour she currently kept giving him."Yes Christina" he said tiredly wondering what on earth she wanted now."Did you not hear me" she snapped snootily "we need to start getting a nursery together. I don't care what King Lucas says, the baby comes first" she glowered and Liam sighed. He was on tenterhooks with his adoptive father at the moment, knowing King Lucas was incredibly angry with him."We still have time" he pointed out and then flinched as she cast him a cold, glowering look that spoke volumes about how she felt abo
Christina was also nonplussed and wondering why Serenity wasn't angry. Heck knows she would be if she was in Serenity's position. She quietly took hold of Liam's hand, Serenity seeing it but still saying nothing, raising her eyebrows as she took her seat next to her father."So father" Serenity said, deliberately turning towards Lucas and ignoring the other two at the table. "When should we start preparing for the ball" she asked sweetly and he gave her a beaming smile, taking a quick sip of his soup, a thoughtful expression on his face."I'm ready to begin maybe tomorrow? It gives you time to think about all the things you require sweetheart" he said gruffly "whether it's decorations, your dress, anything and everything" he exhaled and glared at Christina and Liam who looked decidedly nervous, Christina biting her lip."The only thing I really want is to invite Lauren" Serenity told him, feeling excited at the prospect "she was s
Serenity had to leave. She couldn't bear to see her supposed mate with another woman, one he'd apparently been close to. So much for being in love thought Serenity bitterly, the moon goddess had clearly made a mistake this time. She felt so embarrassed. At least she'd had the sense not to do anything with Liam that she couldn't take back but still he'd misled her big time and it was another lesson that she couldn't trust anyone."Serenity" her father growled softly from the doorway of the room she'd ducked into "I am so sorry" he apologised "I didn't know that Liam had been seeing someone. I definitely did not want you to walk into something like that child.""It's not your fault" Serenity said quietly, turning to him, her big blue eyes shiny with unshed tears "Liam never once mentioned another woman. I should have asked" she said sadly "I just didn't think to.""No Serenity" her father exclaimed, embracing her in a hug as she tucked her head
They stopped, Liam letting Serenity off his back as she took in the castle with awe, both men shifting as she blushed, turning her back on their nakedness."Highness" someone said from nearby and Serenity was tapped on the shoulder, turning around to see they were surrounded by patrol warriors and that Liam and her father, thankfully, were now wearing clothes that had obviously been passed to them."Welcome back" one said and her father thanked them, gesturing for Serenity to follow him, Liam behind them as they walked to the entrance of the castle."Serenity" her father was saying "let's get you a room organised and then show you around. Would you like that?" he asked and her face lit up as she gave him a beaming smile."That would be lovely" she said eagerly, admiring the scenery as they walked inside, a large staircase in the front entry way, presumabley leading up to the guest rooms and the King's own private room
The next morning Serenity was up bright and early, excited to go back to the castle with Liam and King Lucas. She still had trouble thinking of the man as her father but supposed she would get used to it eventually. They stood at the edge of the forest, all three of them, the rest of the congregation staying back to dismantle the pack, Serenity having already wished poor Lauren a farewell the night before."You may want to turn your back" Liam said wryly "unless you want to see me naked of course, I don't mind but I don't think you're quite ready for that" he added and she nodded timidly. She knew he was hurt at her wanting to take this slow but Serenity wanted to get a feel for him first, not rush into things. She wouldn't be pressured into doing something she didn't want. She needed him to respect that after everything they had gone through."I'll turn around" she said hastily. To be fair she didn't really want to see her father naked either