Hazel.
I stepped back in a bid to avoid his hug, however he stretched his arm and pulled me forcefully into his embrace. His nose nuzzled my neck as he growled again, "Mate." I struggled to get out of his grip but he is way too strong, my frail arm would crack if I continue to push against his hard chest. So I looked around for Lucian. What was happening? Did they already find out that I and Lucian were putting up a show? Why is this man calling me his mate? That can't be! I screamed in my head. Alpha Lucas came out of the crowd just then, his gaze menacing. "Michael!" he called angrily and the man holding me turned back, his hand wrapped tightly around my wrist. "What are you doing?" Michael chuckled, "She's my mate, dad." Alpha Lucas and the rest of the guest opened their lips in awe. Everyone knows the reason for this party, it is therefore surprising that another man has come to claim me as his mate. "Are you sure of what you're saying?" Alpha Lucas gritted his teeth, "That's your brother's mate!" I saw Michael frown, "He's lied to your father, the moment I stepped into this room I picked up her scent. I sensed that she's my mate." Alpha Lucas turned to look behind him then, where Lucian stood. Due to the look in Lucian's eyes, everyone knew who was telling the truth. "Everyone leave! The party's over!" Alpha Lucas ordered, his voice a deafening growl. The hall was empty in a minute and the first thing Alpha Lucas did was hit Lucian across the face. His claw marks tore against Lucian's left cheek. I gasped unexpectedly and would have moved to Lucian if Michael wasn't holding me. "You deceived me, Lucian! You deceived your Alpha!" I saw Alpha Lucas' eyes turn a bright shade of red as his claws elongated. I feared for Lucian. Why isn't he doing anything? I felt a sharp pain around my arm. I lifted my head and met with Michael's gaze, the hair on my body stood in fear. "How dare you!" Alpha Lucas was enraged yet Lucian maintained his calm. He turned to his father just then. He said, "You chased me out of the pack since mother died. I've been away from the only family I know for ten years. You wouldn't take me back until I find my mate." "I was so desperate to be with you again that I resorted to this. Can't you see how much I just want to..be with you?" "Sounds like you're here to take the throne away from me." Michael responded with a smirk, "Why did you come back now? It's been ten years, why don't you continue in your exile and forget about this family? Why did you have to come back just when I'll be crowned Alpha?!" "I do not want the throne-" "You don't have to want it!" Michael growled, "Every member of this pack is aware that you're the most powerful, that is a big threat to my reign!" Michael turned to Alpha Lucas, "Father, send him away! And this time, make it forever!" "Dad-" Lucian began but was stopped with Lucas' raise of his hand. "Right from your birth, I always knew you were a cursed child. Your existence signifies trouble and chaos! I never want to see you again!" Lucian kept mute but I could almost read the darkness in his eyes. "Since you so badly want to take the throne from your brother, I will make it even harder." Alpha Lucas was saying, "You will remain here until your brother is coronated Alpha, after that you will never step foot into this place again." "Guards!" Alpha Lucas called, "Take him to the servants' quarters!" I expected Lucian to throw a fit. He's the strongest isn't he? I wanted him to do something and take me away from this place but he quietly let the guards handle him roughly. I was done keeping quiet. I bursted unexpectedly from Michael's grip and ran towards Lucian, yelling at the top of my voice, "Lucian!" He stopped and turned back slowly. Our gazes locked and my heart beat tripled. I could only see a love-deprived and hated for no reason boy. My heart melted. "Lucian," I took a step closer, my body trembling, "Don't.. don't leave me here." I had barely finished when Michael grabbed my arm and pressed me to his chest, keeping me away from Lucian. Both brothers stared daggers at one another. Lucian's parted and he said, "Don't hurt her," Michael grabbed my neck that instant, making Lucian's mark visible. He smirked and said, "I'm gonna clear this shit away," his eyes turned red and his fangs elongated, "I will rip it off and place mine there and I promise you, you will hear her screams in your room." Lucian's eyes flashed red. It seemed that his wolf wanted a fight but he was suppressing it simply because he still sees them as family. Meanwhile, I hoped he would listen to his wolf because I didn't want to spend another second with this demon. Michael motioned for the guards to take him away and they forced Lucian out. My legs moved of their own accord in a bid to stop him again but Michael held me back. "Let me go!" I screamed but he only tightened his grip on me, "Get your hands off me!" "Don't you dare raise your voice at your Alpha!" he growled. "I'm proud of you son," Alpha Lucas patted his shoulder, "I will begin preparations for your ceremony." He walked away then, leaving me alone with this monster. He began to pull me roughly up the stairs. I began to dread the goddess. I now understand why Lucian hates the mating bond. How could such an insensitive and arrogant man be my mate! I am just an ordinary human with no supernatural abilities! We arrived at a room where three women were seated doing something I couldn't tell. He tossed me to their feet and said, "Get her ready, I want her in my room in an hour!"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 d
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