Hazel,
He banged the door shut immediately and I turned to look at the three women behind me. I managed to stand on my wobbly legs. "Get the concoction, Alyson." the oldest of the women spoke and two of them left the room, leaving I and the woman who spoke. "Are you the Alpha's fated mate?" she asked me and I did not reply. She smiled gently, "It's a surprise. The goddess has not blessed a werewolf with a human mate in many years." "Can I meet this goddess?" I snapped, anger welling up inside of me, or maybe it was fear. She smiled again as she walked to me and took my hand, "You cannot meet her, dear. No one can." I stiffened, "But there has to be a way," my voice cracked, "A way to destroy this bond." "There is a way," she nodded as she unzipped my gown and watched it crumble to the ground, "However it is very difficult." I watched her grab a short dress. She handed it to me. "Please tell me! I'm sure it is not too difficult." I replied stubbornly as I got into the short dress. "Do you really hate the Alpha so much?" she asked as she sat me down and began to fix my hair. "I don't want to be with him," I answered, "I do not love him." "Do you love his younger brother then?" she asked, "Everyone saw how attached you were to him on your first arrival." "I.." I started then paused, "Yes, I do love his younger brother." Then I changed the subject quickly, "How can I leave this mate bond?" "You reject your mate, he accepts the rejection and the bond is severed." she explained. I frowned, "He has to accept before the bond can be severed?" She nodded. I sighed helplessly and turned to her, "Can you help me? Please?" She stared down at me and shook her head, "I cannot go against the Alpha and my husband." Confusion set in. I asked, "He.. he's your husband?" She nodded, "I and the other women you saw." I stood up, "He's married?? To three of you and he's about to marry me???" "It is normal around here," she answered non chalantly, "A man can have as many wives as he wants including his fated mate." My lips fell open. I couldn't believe it. It was never my dream to have my husband married to other women. The women arrived with the concoction and sat me down on a chair. They forced me to drink it and I noticed that this kind of concoction tasted different. It was not bitter. Few minutes later I began to feel lightheaded. I could no longer make sense of anything or anyone. What did they put into the concoction? Did Michael order this? As I tried to keep my head straight, I prayed for help. With no abilities of my own, I would be an easy victim. I felt like throwing up just thinking of that man's hands all over my body. And then I felt hands underneath my body, carrying me to God-knows-where. As I closed my eyes to pitch darkness, I cursed Lucian in my head for bringing me here in the first place. : : : Henry managed to find the quarters where Lucian was kept. He felt disgusted scanning the little room with his eyes. He still wondered why Lucian accepted this kind of treatment from people he could literally force to their knees. "Lycan," Henry bowed and then rose to his feet, trying to mask his anger, "What do we do? We cannot let them treat us this way." Lucian was as still as a tree, the chill coming from him was dangerous. "And your wife?" Henry pressed further, "How can she be Michael's mate at the same time?" "Don't ask me questions, Henry." Lucian said, "Just go to the mansion and make sure the Luna is alright." "They're not letting any of us into the mansion, Lycan." Henry explained, "We were taken to the quarters as well. The Luna is the only one of us in the mansion." Lucian fetched out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it. His casual attitude was making Henry angrier. And then he dropped the bombshell, "We won't be fighting back." "What?" Henry's exclamation was only a whisper. Although he was mad he could not forget who was standing before him. "We're going to watch them treat us like prisoners?" "No," answered Lucian, "We're going to wait for the right time to strike." "When-" Henry started however there was a loud commotion just outside the quarters. Henry did not wait to be ordered, he immediately went out to know the cause of the noise. Few minutes later there was footsteps running down the hallway and then Henry appeared before Lucian with a horrific look on his face. "What's wrong?" Lucian asked. "It's the Luna," he replied, "She's missing." Lucian rose to his feet just then. He followed Henry outside the quarters and began to head for the palace. His steps were nothing but calm and collected until the guards in front of the palace tried to stop him. He took one of them by the neck and snapped it in a second. It happened so quickly and effortlessly that the other guards chose life instead of death and gently stepped aside for Lucian. This is what Henry has always wanted. He followed Lucian behind until they came to where Michael was throwing a fit at the three wives. "How could she have run away, you fools?!" he thundered, "I gave you a simple task! How could a weak human outwit y'all?!" The guards came running and stopped before Michael. "Alpha," they quivered, "She's.. she's not in the mansion." "What the fuck?!" he thrashed, "Searched the whole area, she can't have gone far! If you do not find her I will rip your heads off!" As the guards scurried away, Michael's eyes fell on Lucian. He squeezed his fist as he lurched forward and grabbed Lucian's neck. "Is this some kind of joke?" he gritted his teeth as his eyes turned red, "You took her away, didn't you?" "Get your hands off me." Lucian warned calmly However Michael was enraged. By this time most of the pack members had already gathered and we're witnessing this scene. "Or what?" Michael hissed, "You might have more abilities than I do but I am still your elder brother. How dare you come back for the throne, trying to use an ordinary human to buy your place back!" "An ordinary human?" Lucian chuckled, "Isn't that the goddess's gift to you?" Michael tightened his grip on Lucian, piercing his claws into his skin. "Never," he gritted his teeth, "The goddess would never give me a pathetic human as a mate. I deserve better." Lucian's brows shot up, "She's your mate, you are not getting another -" "Shut your fucking mouth!" Michael growled, "She is not my mate and I will never let you take my place!" Alpha Lucas was coming down the stairs in haste, shouting at the top of his voice, "Let him go, Michael!" Meanwhile, Lucian already got what he wanted. His once calm demeanor changed drastically and his brighter shade of red eyes weakened Michael to his knees however with half the pack members there, he did not show his fear. "You heard him," Lucian's deep voice growled, "Get your hands off me." Michael still held on to him. Alpha Lucas was hurrying towards them, "Didn't you hear me Michael? Let him go!" he ordered which only infuriated Michael. He moved his hand backward in an attempt to snap Lucian's neck however Lucian grabbed it faster than he imagined and snapped his wrist causing a gasp from the crowd. Lucian was not done. He picked up Michael with relative ease and threw him against the wall. Alpha Lucas watched his supreme son thrown like a ragdoll before his very eyes. While the guards helped a thrashing Michael, Alpha Lucas stared at Lucian with pure hatred. Although his father's piercing stare hurt a part of him, he looked away and said to Michael's wives. "You have a minute to confess,"Hazel.Clank! The plate I was holding slipped from my fingers and shattered on the tiles. A piece had pierced into my thigh as it broke into a thousand pieces but I didn't feel any pain.What was coming was worse."Hazel!" came the dreaded voice of my stepmother, "What have you done this time?!" I stood frozen to the spot as my body trembled.My lips parted and the words came out, "It..it was an accident, mother.""Accident?!" Anastasia appeared with her jet black hair dolled up all over her head. She rolled her blue orbs at me and said, "Sounds like you're taking out your frustration on the poor plates."I shook my head, "N-"Before the words could come out, a tight slap tore across my cheek. I held my face in pain and stared at my stepmother with tears in my eyes.It isn't the first time I'd be receiving a hit across my face, however each time I did the pain was intense and filled with hatred."You have no idea how much these wares cost, you ungrateful brat!" Mrs Byers, my stepmot
Hazel. The house was unusually quiet and so it gave the courage I needed to make quick soup for Kelly. Since I was made to do all of the work in the house, Mrs Byers had long dismissed our maids and housekeepers. The major reason was because she was running out of funds. She couldn't keep paying for the upkeep of the house and of course, she had me- their jackal and slave. I added the ingredients into the boiling water and increased the fire to get it done immediately. I did not want to think of what my fate would be should I be caught or even what would happen when the broken door is discovered. My hands trembled as I picked up the pot and poured out the hot soup into a bowl. I felt the pot slipping away from my fingers however when I remembered the consequence, I gripped it tight and set it into the sink, burning my fingers in the process. I stood for a while trying to get a grip of myself. I felt empty and faint since I have had nothing to eat for two days now. I stared at my
Hazel.An expression like shock appeared on their faces. It was the first time I refused and snapped at them. Anastasia was going red with anger and would have gotten up to hit me if her mother did not stop her.Instead, Mrs Byers turned to me and calmly said, "Mrs Parker few houses away needs a maid," she added, "I will withdraw my sponsorship of your sister and end her schooling at once! She will be better off as a maid at Mrs Parker's while you continue to keep this house."I pursed my lips, "Kelly is too young to do such a job, Mrs Byers."She shrugged, "If she wants to go to school she has to earn the money! She's aware her parents are dead and she should be grateful I took it upon myself to see her through college.""..." I stared blankly with tears streaming down my face. Ana smiled satisfactory seeing me in pain.She said, "There's no need to cry, your husband to be is stinkingly rich! You won't believe it if I told you he wired the forty million dollars as quick as lightening
Hazel.Luckily, a kind passerby helped us to the hospital. Kelly was immediately placed in the ICU while I paced outside the room door, tears streaming down my eyes.I should have signed the certificate. I shouldn't have tried running away. What if..what if something happens to Kelly? Is this the protection of my sister I promised my father? I feel so ashamed of myself.And what if I'm to marry an animal? If it's for my sister then I shouldn't have a problem with it. I love Kelly so much that I would lay down my life for her anytime, anywhere.I cursed myself. I should have thought about all of this before I took flight. Why did I act so rash and without thoughts?I was given a chair to sit but I rather stand. I just wanted to hear that my sister is doing fine. Suddenly, the doors behind me swung open and Mrs Byers and Anastasia stormed inside.Mrs Byers pulled at my hair and pushed me unto the ground, shouting at the top of her voice."You've resorted to killing your own sister, hav
Lucian. I'm back. Back to the pack I was thrown out of. Even though it is obvious that my brothers and father hates me, I'm willing to do everything in my power to win back my father's affection. My mom, the only person who ever really loved me, died years ago. I was banished from the pack because, according to my father, I'm a threat to my brother who is the next Alpha of the pack. I had more powers than him and I would usually beat him hands down when we trained on the field as kids. The only thing wrong with it is the fact that he is my elder brother and I am the youngest. Both my parents are werewolves, so I have no idea how my wolf turned out to be a Lycan. Due to this, my dad saw me entirely different from him yet I still wanted to win his trust and love. The only way I could is by finding my mate. I'm twenty-five and yet to find my mate. Since I'm desperate to get admitted into the pack again, I had to get a wife immediately and by any means. I was shocked when I saw t
Hazel.I couldn't help but turn back as I walked away with the guards. With Lucian badly injured, and without a scratch on me, I felt guilty. I was safe and unwounded because he had switched our seats and protected me in his arms.I was too shaken up to pay attention to the road. All that was on my mind was the accident. The moment he turned to me with those blazing red eyes, grabbing my wrist and switching our positions. I thought he was going to drink my blood when he stared at me with those eerie eyes and pulled me from my wrist."Luna, we're here." I heard Axel say and I stepped out of the car, guarded by three other guards. I felt secure and cared for- something I haven't felt in years.As they led me into the stately mansion I couldn't help but gaze at the interior decorations. It was out of this world, amazing and breathtaking.One thing I didn't understand is people bowing down to me and referring to me as Luna. What's a Luna? Is it a name for a human? Or could it be a name f
Hazel.I watched as Lucian shut the door gently behind him. His piercing gaze immediately turned towards me and although I felt the instinct to draw back, I did not move an inch.He wouldn't hurt me. Besides, he had placed his life at stake and saved me from that accident. I owe him everything. Speaking about the accident, I now noticed that he was no longer in his previous outfit which was soaked with blood.His injuries also seemed to have healed up. Is that some kind of a power?My thoughts was cut short at his shameless gaze. I must admit, for a moment I loved the intense look he was casting on my body.Is this the reason Ylva and Ash had made me up this way? Even I felt that sexy feeling that I had not felt in years.I watched him cross over and dump his jacket, then he turned back to me.I was the first to speak for I could not hold my questions in any longer."What's Luna? What's this place and why is everyone calling me Luna?"He replied calmly, gently pulling out a cigarette
Hazel.It hurt but it was over before I knew it. He tattooed his initial on my neck. I thought the werewolf bond to be a beautiful thing. Imagine being bonded mind and soul to a person for the rest of your life?At that moment, there was a knock on the door and I stepped out to have my dinner. Ylva and Ash showed me around the mansion and introduced me to the other maids. We bumped into the men drinking in a cellar that was big enough to hold a party. Just how rich is Lucian, I wondered? "Oh, it's the Luna!" one of the men announced and I saw Lucian turn back, our eyes locked for a moment.The man who spoke beckoned to me and I walked over to them."I'm Henry, the Lycan's beta." he introduced and I smiled and shook his hand.The rest of the men introduced themselves but I took recognition of the beta, Henry and the gamma, Louis.I refused to drink and excused myself to the room, leaving the men staring at me like they wanted to eat me up.Henry turned to Lucian and said, "She's beau