My cheeks must both be red like fresh tomatoes, and I couldn't resist licking my lips as the feeling of his soft, sensual lips lingered on my lips even when he was already gone. The kiss was very short, but the feelings were really deep, and the sensation lingered long enough that I smiled wide until I was grinning.The doctor who made the announcement was too shocked and dumbfounded to say anything. His eyes said it all as I gawked like one who had met face-to-face with a two-headed human. It was so unbelievable, not only to see that I was miraculously healed but also to witness a kiss from a vampire. He didn't say anything but left with the vampire. It wasn't until they were both gone that I sat up, and at that moment I sighted something on the floor. It was a pearl bracelet that appeared otherworldly as it twinkled from where I sat.Quickly, I left the bed and picked it up, realizing instantly that it must have fallen from Jaden's grasp. My doubt was cleared when I peeked at it c
As I sat there, numb from confusion and fright, I wondered what secret he was hiding. The glint I saw in his eyes was really suspicion. It was the glint of a first time murderer staring at the body it just killed.I've never thought of my father as a bad man, nor has he given me any reason to doubt his love for me or my mother. I had always enjoyed my family and saw it as the best. Our home had always been peaceful, with everyone smiling all day.But I guess I was entirely wrong and had been made to believe the mere illusions portrayed to me. The deep hatred in my father's eyes as he spoke about my mother was so evident.There must really be something I am missing. My father knows something about what conspired between the vampire and my mother, and he really won't say it."We will know about that later, but for now, what do you think about Jaden?" My wolf broke in, her voice cheeky and lively. I smiled, dipping my hand into my pocket and bringing out the bracelet."He loves me. I saw
When I reached the royal pack house, the Alpha and his Luna were in the sitting room."Go and greet your new masters and ask if there is anything they need you to do for them. They just returned and might need a slave to help them do a lot." The Luna said, scornfully, making sure to emphasize the slave she just called me. Her words really hurt, but there was nothing I could do.I thought I would one day get used to her heartbreaking abuse and demeaning comments, but each time, it hits differently and the pain continues, which she clearly enjoys.With tears threatening to fall from my eyes, I walked away, climbing up the stairs as I headed to the room. It was a room I had been cleaning every day since I became a slave here. For over a year, I cleaned the room daily, awaiting their return. I decided to meet with the son first before the daughter, whose room was on the next floor above. As I drew closer to his room through the hallways, I wondered how old he would be and what his looks
I left the room in sadness, feeling the excruciating pain of his sheer rejection shooting through every vein in my heart, hot tears cascading down my cheeks endlessly as it dawned on me that I would be rejected. The horrifying stories about rejected mates that I had read in books were about to be my fate and it was like a dream."Why me?" I hissed, my legs weak and feeling like jelly as I paused in my track, replaying scenes of what I saw inside that room. For real, my supposed fated mate has been found and this is how it all happened and ends. Like a joke.My neck hurts from the tight grasp of the same man that should be my protector, and each swallow was hard and painful, but what pained me the most was the fact that it was my mate who hurt me.I hissed in frustration, feeling so angry at the moon goddess for what she just did to me. How could she offer a dickhead to me as a mate?He won't even think twice before talking about rejecting me, not even caring to know my name or who I
My name is Callan Lake, the only son of the alpha of this pack, and you know what that means? I am the future Alpha, the next heir, and the very man to take over this pack after my father and sit on that throne with everyone bowing to me.As the only son, I don't have to fight for that position. It is my birthright, and all I have to do is enjoy my life to the fullest, have everything I desire, and then become the Alpha after a few years when my father resigns.This is a life every man would dream of, especially when my appearance is an amazing work of art, so handsome and sexy that every woman would find it impossible to resist. A little smile crossed my face as I thought of this, but it all vanished the moment I remembered my mate, the girl who seemed to hate me already. I saw the glint in her eyes when she told me to reject her quickly.I expected her to be on her knees, helplessly pleading for me to accept her. As the Alpha's son, I really thought she would be crawling beneath my
Jaden's POV"They are having another party tonight! How possible is that? I thought they were all gloomy and should begin to suffer from whatever curses were laid on them!" A messenger ran into the royal hall and announced it to us.We were already having meetings on how and when to attack, so this news really hit everyone like a bomb, except me, but I acted along like I knew nothing."What are you saying?! Are you sure?!" I yelled, my eyes widening as I clenched my fists. Dad and mom were both confused, and everyone present was glancing at Jake, me, and Stanley, the spy that went with us yesterday. "You must be joking! What party is it?" Jake retorted strongly."The Alpha's children returned. A boy and girl. The party is to celebrate their return, and throughout the pack, it had been really buzzing with a lot of activities and smiles on their faces. They don't look like people under curses. We expected to see them crying from one sickness or disease outbreak this morning, but none o
Selene's POVA continuous knock on my door jolted me out of my sleep as I snapped and sat up in a rush, rubbing my eyes and looking around frantically as I listened again to be sure the knock was actually on my door. I wasn't used to it. It was weird for anyone to seek permission before entering my room, as they all barged in anytime and anyhow.The knock came again, and I quickly left the bed and scurried to the door to open it for whoever it was, and my brows gathered together in surprise when I saw the so-called girlfriend of my mate standing at the door step with a tray of food in her hand. "May I come in?" She breathed, smiling abruptly, as if it were forced. "This place isn't the dining room. Why bring your food here to eat?" I questioned but she shook her head."I brought the food for you. It is yours. I guessed you might be hungry because I didn't see you join us in the dining room when we ate earlier. You had been inside this room since, so I decided to get food for you."
I watched as she dragged her feet away, fear and confusion written all over her face. She couldn't stop throwing glances at me. I knew there were a lot of questions going through her head, and the fright in her wouldn't even let her say anything.I could only hear her sharp breaths as her legs shivered at each step away from me. Once she was gone, I shut the door and went back to bed. I closed my eyes and waited for sleep to take me away, but just then, I felt that hotness of the bracelet again."What is wrong with this?" I muttered in confusion, bringing it out in haste. It was glowing again, and I really didn't know why. It was like an unseen force pushed me to do it. I quickly put it on my left hand, and a wave of sensation swept through my skin, so chilling that goosebumps spread through me."We shouldn't be wearing that! What gave you the courage? Do you know if it's forbidden or something?" My wolf shouted when she saw me wear the bracelet. We had been really scared to wear it,
Selene's POV"That was fun!" Joy squealed as we got to the sitting room, slumping on the couch with huge smiles on our faces."You are really a badass girl. You first spat on her, and I followed you." I muttered amidst laughter."She deserves it. That woman showed me hell!" Joy frowned, hissing, and Jake held her cheeks, drawing her to face him."Don't stop smiling. That fucked up woman shouldn't make you angry, or I'll go and kill her if that's what you want." He cooed."Huh? She isn't making me angry. I just felt pissed recalling the past." Joy giggled, giving him a funny look. "Okay, love. Can we go to our room, I'm not feeling fine." He said it with a pursed smile, and it seemed Joy had already studied him."I am not a doctor, naughty boy. Why are you hard?" She laughed, rolling her eyes teasingly at him."That's why he said he wasn't fine. Go treat him, baby." I chipped with grins all over my face as Jake nodded, trying to hold his laughter."Go help my brother." Jaden added with
"The King commanded you to shut up, bitch!" The guard who had hit me seethed in so much hatred and disgust in his voice, but it wasn't compared to the ones I saw in King Lucas' face. My voice, my presence, and everything about me seemed to be irking him to the core, and seeing what my fate had turned into made more tears fall from my eyes as I whimpered silently. The pain from the bodyguard kick felt like nothing compared to what i felt seeing Lucas hateful stare. Not only had I lost everything, I might end up being killed by the same man I fell madly in love with."Any more sound from you, and I swear to show you what my rage can do!" He warned sternly, his finger pointed at me.I knew he was damn serious, but the heartbreak was overwhelming, and I couldn't control myself anymore."Give me a second chance. I made a mistake, and I admit it. I did wrong, and I am ready to pay for it all, but just have mercy on me. I will be the best person that has ever come into your life. I will...
"You maltreated my daughter and almost made her kill herself. Why? What did she do to you?!" Lucas snarled in indignation and disgust, his tone and eyes showing how deeply he hated the sight of me, and this tore my heart , coursing pain all over my chest as tears found their way down my cheek.Seeing the love of my life talking to me like this was really heartbreaking. It hurt me so much that I wished I could turn the hand of time and change all the wrong I had done to Selene for the better.How did I make the worst enemy out of the very person who has the power to save me now?"Selene, I am very sorry for everything I did to you. I swear, I...I...""Don't call my daughter's name with that stinky mouth of yours!" A roaring warning from the Lycan king hit in, and before I could see it coming, not to talk of dodging, his strong palm connected with my cheek in a very hot slap that snapped my face to the right and forced spittle out of my mouth as the force crashed me to the floor.My fac
Is this an illusion or some kind of hallucination happening in my head? Because there is no way this can be real. Not now, not at this moment of my victory! It can't be!My heart began to race, pounding harder inside my chest as beads of sweat formed on my forehead while I watched, like other people, a strange drama unfold."Who are you talking about?" Selene asked in a soft tone, and Lucas's mouth went agape, his eyes now exuding so much excitement as he drew closer to her like a magnetic force was pulling him, and at that moment he totally forgot I was in existence.Something about Selene had grasped his entire soul and body that not even my charm couldn't alter. He was totally mesmerized, leaving every other person present in a confused state, as no one had seen him intrigued by anyone."You speak like her. Your eyes. Your eyes are blue like hers, so pretty and innocent. I see her in you. Is your mother a hunter? If yes, where is she, please?" The almighty Lycan king spoke with so
We rode into the gigantic golden gate, coming in view of the large hall—the place that would change my life. More women of different kinds of mystical beings were trouping in. Their scents filled the whole place; vampires, elves, witches, werewolves, were-dragons, and others were all present at this festival as usual.The only unusual thing tonight is that the bride has already been chosen, which is me.I stepped down with my two maids aiding me from both sides. As I turned to make my way in, a familiar scent hit me, rumbling my stomach in irritation as that was the last person I wished to see now. "Oh, you're here, Laura. I bet you would rather die than miss it." That was Selene's voice, full of confidence and authority. She even called me by my name and is no longer ma'am or my queen. I expect that, though, because now she isn't that weak girl again, but I just hope she stays away from me as today is going to be our last time to meet.The Lycan is taking me home tonight."I wonder
Alpha Logan's POV It had been more than 24 hours. I was sure I had laid here dormant and useless for a full day with all the doctors coming and going, performing all kinds of treatments on my eyes and throat to heal me, but it was all futile, only inflicting me with pain, yet I can't scream or cry out loud at them to leave me alone.They all can't understand my ailments because they are beyond their understanding. Laura was being pretentious all around, sobbing and rubbing my forehead as if she cared while instructing for more doctors to be fetched for me.All I could do was lay limp like the useless being I had been turned into because there was no voice to say anything, nor did I have eyes to see and write down whatever I had in mind.When people are around, Laura acts like the caring Luna, but when they leave, she mocks and laughs at me.My eyes seemed like they were burning as this doctor, who I don't know where he came from, began to apply something to my eyes.I was panting, gn
Immediately after I got back, four demons swept me off my feet and tied my hands and legs tight as the demon king walked in with rage in his eyes."Why did you go into the vampire kingdom? I didn't send you there. You failed to carry out my order. The punishment is death, you know?" He growled, picking up a sharp knife.I stared at his face, and my parents images, especially my mother's, filled my head, torturing the hell out of me."You should ask me what I went there to do first." I retorted, and he scoffed."My men trailing behind you saw you enter a garden, which they couldn't follow you in because Selene is in there. It makes me feel you're about to betray me or have already done that.""You're wrong.""Prove it then!" He barked, playing with the blade."I was able to enter there because I am a vampire. I went to that vampire clan to see Jaden because I miss him, but what I found would be interesting to you because it is a secret to end Selene. Do you want to hear it, or are you
My heart was thumping hard and fast inside my chest in excitement as I tried to control my smile at the thought of setting my eyes on Jaden again after all these days. It hadn't been long since we last saw each other, but it felt like a century to me.What made me so giddy the most was the fact that Selene was out of the picture. I don't need a soothsayer to know that because Jaden holds his family higher in priority than anyone else. Just the single thought of Selene hurting his mother was enough to break up any kind of feelings, attraction, or love he claimed to have for her.I have just a few minutes to sneak into his room and get a glimpse through the window. All thanks to the demon magic, which gave me the ability to move like wind and pass through before anyone could notice, and luckily, I had lived here long enough to know the right route to follow in order to see Jaden.Even his voice and scent are stuck in my head, so I definitely know exactly where he was. Without wasting an
"No ooooo!" Callen's scream broke through the room, terror of death in his voice as he sprang from the bed, panting, his eyes wide open as he stared in shock at what was going on. He just couldn't believe it was happening for real. How was he going to accept that this was real, seeing the woman he had called mother for years killing his sister brutally.I gave him deaf ears, picking up Sophia, who was struggling for breath as blood smeared all over her face while her hands spread frantically in an attempt to get help from anywhere.I dragged her up with her hair and smirked as the demon spirit in me took over, increasing my craving for her internal organ. The desire to kill rushed through my entire body like a wave in the ocean, and every cry, scream, and plea that they were dishing out were like songs to my ears.Callen shifted into his wolf form and charged at me, leaping up in the air in an attempt to pounce on me with his claws. He was quick and agile with the Alpha special abilit