I drop to my knees, the emotions building up inside me as I reckon our conversation. Lucius was pissed, gone was the gentle persona he saved up for me. A tear slipped out of my eye and I angrily wiped it away. Morning came and it was down to only day one. Lucius was around — and when I say around, I mean he’s scattered around lots of women.I’m pissed at him, but most of all, I’m pissed at myself from feeling such things. He’s not my boy toy, and maybe I loved the way he treated me. It was a different feeling I haven’t felt before.And maybe it was selfish to feel such things. I loved the power I hold when it comes to him, it’s like holding an alive, beating heart in the palm of your hand and you decide when to crush it. I’m planning to at least apologize for my behavior last night. He was right, it was an attitude even I’d never put up with if I was him. The timing just isn’t coming.Night time drives past and I sigh as I stare at the worn out mirror in the Omega’s quarters. I can
Thankfully, the room was peacefully empty when I came back. There was no sign of Calvin hiding anywhere. I even checked the covers and under the bed to make sure he’s not here to do something I’m sure I won’t be able to stop him from.Tomorrow morning came. They stationed all Omegas to help prepare for the ceremony to bid the King goodbye. The Alpha King rarely goes out of the palace, and so do his subordinates. I’m sure if you’re the ruler of every single pack there is, someone who stands at the top of the hierarchy, you would be packed with workloads. I cringe as I reckon the image of myself drowned under Penston Pack’s work trying to impress a man I’m sure I’ll never be able to get. And now, here comes Lucius, having the exact effect on me. But I’ve already promised myself that there’s no repeating. To endure it once more for the sake of love is stupidity.Since last midnight, I haven't heard Calvin or Elliot. I assume he’s taking care of the Alpha’s duties considering he’s the B
The trip went by smoothly. The entire group was in wolf form as we journey out of the silver borders I’ve grown accustomed to and into the wild, where a new life awaits me. Lucius, on the entire trip was always at my side, despite the fact that I was the slowest among the bunch, he stayed behind where I was. We took a few water breaks until dusk arrived. There was a lot more running to do. Lucius mentioned that they’ve traveled for two days — two hectic days to get to me. I would have never felt special about that if it hadn’t been for the fact that he really had no business inside Penston Pack’s premises at all — he was just there to help me.The wolves all stopped and I look around, still in my wolf form to the forest around me. It was an open field, good enough to camp in. In our mouths, we carried our luggages, the Imperial warriors all started to drop theirs to shift behind large oak trees.I felt a stare beside me and I look at Lucius, in all his glorious wolf. Fur the darkest
“I said, what is happening here?” Lucius walks towards us, his gaze shifting between me and Aaron.“I-this isn’t . . .” I shake my head, trying to find the right words that wouldn’t get us killed. However, my mind goes back to what happened earlier.So what if he thinks I have other men with me? He wasn’t man enough to announce what we have, or at least what we shared together. It wasn’t love.But it wouldn’t have hurt to tell everyone that I’m his woman. Just until he found his mate. “You know what?I should go—” Aaron was about to step away when I pushed him back to the tree and faced Lucius who’s anger doubled.“Why should me being with Aaron a problem?” I ask, raising my head. “Maryna, you shouldn’t talk like that to the King!” Aaron whispered angrily at me, dabbing on my side.I turned to him and rolled my eyes, but still gave in. “I-I don’t think my relationship with the bookkeeper should astound you at all, Your Highness.” I fixed my wording.Lucius stood there, his eyes shifti
LUCIUS DIMITRII lay the boy unconscious on the ground, glaring at his insolent pretty face that dared to seduce my mate in the forest. She was close to him as she trapped him in the tree. What were they doing there?Million thoughts ran through my head at what they could have done in that forest. Most of them are horrid. Whatever happened there, I don’t think I’ll ever know.Anger surges deep within me. Both anger and arousal at her fearless demeanor. With hie she intimidated that pup, she will surely make a great Queen.But that would mean that I’ll have to make her obey me first, and getting an inch close to a man in a private setting is not even close to being obedient.“Where is she?” I growl at the warrior behind me. I flick the cigarette butt on the side, the calmness seeping in.Smoking is my main hobby. That, and sex. It’s a package, a good combination. “I saw her head over to the lake, Your Majesty.” He announced and I waved my hand in dismissal. Alright, Maryna Gauntlet, l
Maryna’s POVMy eyes widened at the cold thing that made contact with my back. I was about to sit up when someone pushed me back to the pillow.I was laying on my stomach and a hand with something that felt gooey was being put on my skin. I groaned and turned to look at the other side and Aaron sat there, focused on his work.“What are you doing?” I asked, groaning. “I’m an apprentice herbalist.” He mumbled, cutting another group of leaves and dipping it in a bowl with goddess knows whatever was in it.“I’m not asking what you are. I’m asking what you are doing, Aaron.” I wince when a wave of headache surges through me from raising my voice.“Relax, My Lady.” She pressed my head back to the pillow. We were back in a tent and the sunlight outside was bringing the insides some brightness.“As I said, I am an apprentice herbalist. All of us who came with the Alpha King are apprentices, whether they are warriors or servants.” I wince once more as she puts something on my scar that I can st
“I’ve eaten and chewed on tons of enemies and you’re saying that this tiny body of yours won’t be able to ride on my back?” Lucius tilted his head, genuinely confused. I bite my lip at his exaggerated comparisons.I’m going to ride his back, it’s not like he’s going to eat me, I’m sure I’ll fit right in his wolf’s stomach though. My teeth crunched as I clenched it with all my might. He’s goddamn stubborn!This is wrong in so many ways! Another person cannot touch nor pet one’s fur unless they’re a family or are mates! This is taboo.My eyes caught upon Aaron’s who’s flashing me a reassuring smile before nodding. Lucius turned to where I was looking and growled at the man. “Is his wolf bigger than mine?” Lucius mumbled out of nowhere. My eyes widened as I look back at him, he’s smiling but his eyes are creepy! “N-no . . .” I mutter. This feels like cheating on someone and we’re not even a thing.“Fine, then ride him.” He grumbles before turning around. My eyes widened and Lucius stopp
“What’s your name, lady?!” One of the kids eagerly asked. I awkwardly flashed him a smile. “Maryna, I’m Maryna Gauntlet.” I scratch the back of my head before turning to Lucius. He nods to me as if reassuring me that I’m doing great. I smile to myself before heading towards the large castle that’s been waiting behind the large crowd.With Lucius in nothing but shorts, and I, in ragged clothes, the both of us went inside, the imperial warriors separated ways on the doorstep and did their own business of washing up. Maids instantly jumped to my aid while pack members as well as people who looked like council members talked to Lucius about pack business.He just came home, can’t he at least borrow some time to change and clean up from the journey?I forced a smile on my face while the omegas tended to my well-being. I peek at Lucius and they were still talking, the man seemingly reporting about rogue control on the borders. “I’m coming now.” Lucius growled, my eyes widened at him. “W-
“What do you want to do for the day?” I raise my gaze towards Lucius. We’re both in the bed, I was already bathed. You could say we were both clean. He did his best scrubbing my body in that bathroom after all.Yet after what we did last night, he still got some stamina to go for another round. A beast indeed.I smile at him as I bite a piece of steak off my fork. Lucius ordered some Omegas to simply bring in a tray of food.“I’d love to look around your palace more.” I grinned. His brows shot up and turned to me. “Our castle, Maryna.” He muttered, a serious look on his face. I nodded, though not understanding what that actually means. We’re still running through the contract, right?“—and should we go together?” he asked. I roll my eyes, shaking my head. “Who knew the King could be this clingy?” I scoff. He narrowed his eyes on me. “No, I would love to do this myself. You know, familiarize myself with the workers and all.” I shrug.We both agreed and the moment we finished eating, d
They say, how are you supposed to grasp the future when you’re still clinging on to the past. It was a quote I’ve always reminded myself of back then. Back when it was peaceful, the dread wasn’t around and we weren’t holding the world on our shoulders. As for my case, when that night never came. Breathe in . . .Breathe out . . .I tried to level my head tinto focus. Shooing the black dots puckering up my vision. Before I knew it, Calvin’s orbs turned into midnight black with worry plastered on it. I was back in the Imperial Pack with Lucius in front of me, holding my shoulders as I sat on top of the table.How did I—“Wh . . . yo . . . hey . . .” His words were blurry. It’s not reaching my ears due to the penetrating sound of something that seems to be ringing. “Maryna!” Lucius’ voice increased and my head went back to where it came from. “W-what?” I muttered, still unconscious.His brows creased as he assessed my features. “Fuck, you’re shaking.” he hissed and took some water fr
The angels and the pre-Richard paintings were glowering at us. Sharing our breaths in front of all the delicacies laid out on the table, remaining untouched. After every single food in here, he chose to feast on me. “That was not even a compliment for me and I am already on the edge, trying to fight the to fuck you on this table.” Lucius whispered beside my ears. The cold air coming from him was radiating on me like a shadow, a smoke, power and a very strong one at that.“The dining is indeed beautiful, I am in no place to lie about that.” I smile at him with a little tease slipping out of my lips. His eyes darkened whilst mine widened. The tease has gone too far!Those midnight black eyes looked down at me with burning lust beneath them. A fire that’s definitely going to hurt. I breathe in to fill the missing air my lungs were reminding me of taking, and Goddess, I shouldn’t have.I can smell the pre-ejaculation cum in the air, inside his pants. The echo of our ragged breaths reve
“I don’t get what you’re trying to say, Dawn . . .” I mutter, scratching the back of my head. Of course, I know what she’s trying to say. But, those who angers you, conquers you, so let’s leave her to that.“You were a criminal, right?” She mumbles. I bite my lip before nodding, putting down the utensils on the side of the plate. “Innocent. I was innocent. There was more to the story than—” “Of course there is.” She exclaimed, smiling at me. I turn to the door, waiting for Lucius and his Beta to come back. Lucius isn’t where he is when he should goddamn be!What am I even thinking?! Dawn means no harm. She’s a close friend of Lucius so mind what you say.“You’re going to be a queen, right? A Queen that was once a criminal, exiled from her pack. How ironic!” she mumbled and I nodded. It’s a truth I’m quite ashamed about, but still a truth nonetheless.“What do you think the council would have to say about this? I mean, it’s like the rags to riches love story.” I raise both my brows a
“Oh! Delta Dawn must have missed the Alpha King’s presence, she’s been going around asking every official when he’s going to come back! It would be the first—” The Omega who’s taking care of my hairstyle blabbered, yet before she could utter one more word, “Shut it.” Beta Duke gritted his teeth as he glared at her. His ice blue eyes were enough to keep my knees tucked in fear that it would be seen quivering. The Omega who’s still holding the hair brush in her hand closed her mouth but was left baffled until her eyes widened in realization.I furrowed my brows at The Imperial Beta’s sudden outburst but stood from the vanity chair nonetheless. I smiled at the now ashamed Omega before following Beta Duke. His back was tense, it was evidently showing but he’s trying to keep his pace right in front of me.He can’t be faster than me, traditions always say that the one who called, will be the one who leads.A small smile crept on my face, it seems to me that the Imperial Pack is filled with
“What’s your name, lady?!” One of the kids eagerly asked. I awkwardly flashed him a smile. “Maryna, I’m Maryna Gauntlet.” I scratch the back of my head before turning to Lucius. He nods to me as if reassuring me that I’m doing great. I smile to myself before heading towards the large castle that’s been waiting behind the large crowd.With Lucius in nothing but shorts, and I, in ragged clothes, the both of us went inside, the imperial warriors separated ways on the doorstep and did their own business of washing up. Maids instantly jumped to my aid while pack members as well as people who looked like council members talked to Lucius about pack business.He just came home, can’t he at least borrow some time to change and clean up from the journey?I forced a smile on my face while the omegas tended to my well-being. I peek at Lucius and they were still talking, the man seemingly reporting about rogue control on the borders. “I’m coming now.” Lucius growled, my eyes widened at him. “W-
“I’ve eaten and chewed on tons of enemies and you’re saying that this tiny body of yours won’t be able to ride on my back?” Lucius tilted his head, genuinely confused. I bite my lip at his exaggerated comparisons.I’m going to ride his back, it’s not like he’s going to eat me, I’m sure I’ll fit right in his wolf’s stomach though. My teeth crunched as I clenched it with all my might. He’s goddamn stubborn!This is wrong in so many ways! Another person cannot touch nor pet one’s fur unless they’re a family or are mates! This is taboo.My eyes caught upon Aaron’s who’s flashing me a reassuring smile before nodding. Lucius turned to where I was looking and growled at the man. “Is his wolf bigger than mine?” Lucius mumbled out of nowhere. My eyes widened as I look back at him, he’s smiling but his eyes are creepy! “N-no . . .” I mutter. This feels like cheating on someone and we’re not even a thing.“Fine, then ride him.” He grumbles before turning around. My eyes widened and Lucius stopp
Maryna’s POVMy eyes widened at the cold thing that made contact with my back. I was about to sit up when someone pushed me back to the pillow.I was laying on my stomach and a hand with something that felt gooey was being put on my skin. I groaned and turned to look at the other side and Aaron sat there, focused on his work.“What are you doing?” I asked, groaning. “I’m an apprentice herbalist.” He mumbled, cutting another group of leaves and dipping it in a bowl with goddess knows whatever was in it.“I’m not asking what you are. I’m asking what you are doing, Aaron.” I wince when a wave of headache surges through me from raising my voice.“Relax, My Lady.” She pressed my head back to the pillow. We were back in a tent and the sunlight outside was bringing the insides some brightness.“As I said, I am an apprentice herbalist. All of us who came with the Alpha King are apprentices, whether they are warriors or servants.” I wince once more as she puts something on my scar that I can st
LUCIUS DIMITRII lay the boy unconscious on the ground, glaring at his insolent pretty face that dared to seduce my mate in the forest. She was close to him as she trapped him in the tree. What were they doing there?Million thoughts ran through my head at what they could have done in that forest. Most of them are horrid. Whatever happened there, I don’t think I’ll ever know.Anger surges deep within me. Both anger and arousal at her fearless demeanor. With hie she intimidated that pup, she will surely make a great Queen.But that would mean that I’ll have to make her obey me first, and getting an inch close to a man in a private setting is not even close to being obedient.“Where is she?” I growl at the warrior behind me. I flick the cigarette butt on the side, the calmness seeping in.Smoking is my main hobby. That, and sex. It’s a package, a good combination. “I saw her head over to the lake, Your Majesty.” He announced and I waved my hand in dismissal. Alright, Maryna Gauntlet, l