Lionel
Taking a deep breath, I calmed myself and moved closer to the group. As I approached, the guys turned to face me, and I finally got a clear view of the girl they were harassing. She was breathtakingly beautiful, and I found myself staring in awe. "Who are you, and what are you doing here? Leave right this instant and pretend you didn't see anything," the leader of the group snarled, tightening his grip on her waist. It was clear they didn’t recognize me. What a bunch of fools. I stared at his hand, gripping my mate's waist in a possessive manner as if she was his. I growled and without a second thought, I shifted into Lucius, who let out a furious howl, ready to tear them apart. That particular hand he used to hold her waist must go! "Shit! He's an Alpha! Come on, let's get out of here! He's really huge," one of them yelled as they all fled in terror. But their stupid leader hesitated, still holding onto my mate. “It’s good that he foolishly waited; I would make sure to tear that hand away from his arm so that he will learn never to touch our mate again,” Lucius growled as he began walking toward the fool, emitting a deadly aura. The Bastard suddenly pushed our mate away and ran for his life. Lucius was ready to chase him down, to pounce and crush him. Even as a group, they stood no chance against him. Lucius was a warrior wolf, known for his speed and agility, and he would have enjoyed the hunt. But then we heard her cry; we heard our mate cry out from the impact of her fall. Lucius immediately turned back, abandoning the chase to rush to her side. Immediately she saw Lucius' enormous size, she became terrified and started retreating from him. But Lucius approached slowly, nuzzling her cheek to offer comfort. Her fear melted away as she relaxed in his presence, and in no time, she also shifted into her wolf form. Her brown beautiful wolf was small compared to Lucius, but he didn’t mind. He nuzzled her affectionately, excited. I could feel his intense desire to claim her right then and there and I instantly knew what he was planning to do. "Easy there, Lucius. One step at a time," I quickly mind linked, taking back control and shifting back to my human form and my mate followed suit. "You are really beautiful," I found myself saying again, as I walked toward her, my hand gently stroking her cheek. She leaned into my touch, and I knew she could feel the mate pull between us. She hadn't said a word but through her actions, I knew she had already accepted us. It was as if the world around us had disappeared, leaving only the two of us. I had never been so captivated by a woman before. She was like an angel, gentle and looking so innocent, and I knew, in that moment, that I wanted her to be mine forever. She still hadn’t spoken a word, but I could tell she was as mesmerized by me as I was by her. The mate bond was indeed a powerful thing, binding us together in a way I couldn't explain. Just as I was enjoying her presence, a voice suddenly called out, breaking the magical moment between us. "Regina Donovan! Where are you, and why did you leave the party just like that?" We both turned to see a tall, striking girl with fiery red hair approaching. She quickly moved to my mate’s side, taking her hand protectively. "Greetings, Alpha Lionel. I didn't know you were the one Gina went to meet." She bowed respectfully, then turned to my mate. "Gina, you should have told me you were going to see your betrothed; you got me worried." Wait—did she just say "betrothed"? And did she call her as "Regina Donovan"? My hand on her cheek instantly dropped as the pieces fell into place. No! It couldn't be! She possibly couldn't be! It was impossible! Regina Donovan, my supposed substitute Luna, was my mate?ReginaGoing to the party was a mistake! It didn't help me feel any better. Gwen tried her best to lift my spirits, but I just wanted to leave and think about my life.I made an excuse and decided to take a walk. I must have wandered too far from the mansion where the party was held, and before I realized what was happening, Richie and his group of friends surrounded me."Richie, what are you doing here?" I asked."Oh, nothing," Richie replied with a smirk. "Just out for a stroll in the forest with my friends, maybe hunt some rabbits, right, guys?" His friends laughed at his weak joke, their laughter making me feel uneasy.I tried to head back to the mansion, but they blocked my way. "Excuse me, Richie, I want to go back.""Come on, Regina, play with us a little before you go. We all came here to have some fun with you, and you're just going to leave?" Richie said as he grabbed my waist painfully and roughly pulled me toward him. I screamed and begged him to let go, but he wouldn’t.W
Regina "I, Lionel Williams, Alpha of the Silver Moon Pack, reject you, Regina Donovan, as my mate." As soon as Lionel said those words, I fell to the ground, screaming in agony. The pain of the broken mate bond was like nothing I’d ever felt- it was like being repeatedly struck by lightning. It came in waves, making it hard to even catch my breath. I felt like I was dying. Gwen wrapped her arms around me, trying to comfort me, but it wasn’t helping. I could hear her sobbing with me, desperately pleading, “Gina, you have to accept the rejection. It’s the only way to stop the pain. Please, Gina, it’s breaking my heart to see you like this.” Marcy and I had always dreamed about finding our mates since we were children, imagining how wonderful it would be. But now, the pain from Lionel’s rejection shattered those dreams, leaving me heartbroken and in endless pain. Why was Marcy blessed with a mate who loved her enough to run away with her, while I was cursed with one who would ra
Regina "Dad, you're not listening to me. Life would be ten times harder if I proceed with this marriage." Tears streamed down my eyes as I knelt, almost bowing while my father sipped on his glass of coffee like there was nothing else he cared about in this world."Dad!" I yelled trying to get his attention and he pivoted to stare at me for a few seconds before clearing his throat and accompanying it with a sigh."Regina, come off it. I've already told you that there's nothing you can do. The marriage is happening." That's exactly what he had repeated to me for like the hundredth time and it seemed sour hearing it from him.I was at loss as I stared at my father. Seriously, he was going to let me go into this marriage without considering what I might be going to face, the hardship and hatred and all."Dad, please listen to me. He rejected me as his mate, there's no way he would love me as Luna." My dad grunted as he dropped the cup of coffee he was sipping on angrily on the table."Ev
Regina "Okay, I understand you want to do this one thing for yourself and that's wonderful. And I absolutely support you, but Sun Entertainment? That's like one of the biggest entertainment companies. I mean, I don't doubt your talents, but I've always known that it's hard to get in there." Gwen said and I nodded, laying back on my bed as I heaved a sigh."At least, I have to try first. Let's focus on the positives." She stared at me for a few minutes before finally agreeing with me and solidifying it with a nod."Now, today has been a long day already. Let's go to sleep." She dived straight into my bed and stared up at the ceiling while I got in right beside her."Thanks to you for interrupting my sleep. I might not be able to go to sleep any longer." I said jokingly while she chuckled and leaned on one side with her palm on her temples."Think of something you love; you'll drift to Lala land before you even realize it. I would have loved to stay up with you and talk about nothing
ReginaThe further I went, the more my thoughts spun wilder as I contemplated whether this would eventually become a success or not. Indeed, I had been pulling myself together and building all the confidence I needed, but now I was within the confines of the building, things were about to get crazy. Several girls, all in line for the same audition I was here for, occupying different angles of the foyer where we now found ourselves, busy with makeup, chit-chatting and practicing weird lines in front of mirrors, feeling like they were already the star of the show. I was sick of it, but… here we go!“I need to use the bathroom, Gwen.”“Sure!” Gwen was still lost in admiring just how grandeur Sun Entertainment was. I couldn’t blame her – this was no joke!“Don’t stray far, Gwen. I’d love you to be there in the audition booth.” I pleaded.Gwen rolled her eyes. “Of course, I’ve got you baby. I’d be right there among the red seats, giving you all the thumbs up you’ll ever need.”“Oh, I lo
LIONELEarlier that day.....“How could you go so far as to reject her as your mate?” I was already so pissed about how it had all played out the previous night. The last thing I needed was another lecture from my grandfather.“The sight of her was enough to disgust me. I want nothing to do with a Donovan. I thought I’ve made it clear enough.” I growled.“A treaty has been made.”“And I never said it was not going to be. If she will be my Luna to satisfy the godforsaken politics of this pack, then so be it… but her being my Luna is never her being my mate. I disapprove of her.” I shot back at him. I couldn’t remember when I had been this angry at him before.“And Lucius? Was that what he wanted?”“You have no business with the wolf in me.” I shot back coldly, unwavering. “I won’t be having this conversation any further. I have a workday tomorrow.”I rose now and made my way to my room, crashing into my bed at once. I clutched my chest as the memory surfaced again. I could feel Luciu
REGINAI had instantly lost it. One minute, I was already the star of the show, and the other, I was frozen, staring at the brutal, vicious Lionel of Silver Moon Pack. As an actress, it was normal to have the skills of being able to overcome every side distraction, but Lionel wasn’t just a side distraction.I was his rejected mate.His words from the previous night shot through my heart again like a bullet and I clutched my chest, my wolf purring within me. It was then that I began to gain control of what was happening again, and I realized I was losing the audition.Goddess, what do I do?I tried to think as fast as possible. Just then, I heard Gwen cheer from the audience and then another voice joined her, and then another, and another. It was then I understood – they all thought I was acting.Great! I immediately picked it up, like I was finishing my improvised display of shock on seeing the newly arrived judge. Desperately, I moved to him, creating my own script, my heart thrummi
REGINAEveryone was waiting for their answers.“You know, as an actress, you’re supposed to have a hundred percent ability to concentrate, right?” Frankenstein put it out. They were not making this any easier.“Right.” I replied calmly.“And then, somehow, our boss was domineering enough to hold you spellbound? What is he? Your crush? Your mate?” Brenda had to be the most annoying judge seated, running her mouth without caring just how much it actually did hurt. Of course, he was my mate and guess what? He rejected me and left me to crumble in pain. I felt like lashing out at her with the answers to her sick questions, but I retained my cool. No one needed another drama presently.“Well, it’s understandable that anyone will be stunned by the irresistible appearance of the Silver Moon Alpha. I can’t blame you,” Frankenstein continued.“It’s not something that’s bound to keep happening.” I assured him quite confidently.“Oh, and even if it does happen, you’ve proven to us that you kn
LIONEL What harm could be in a little moment of sex, just a little time to enjoy myself and forgetting the shit of a wife I married? That was what I was experiencing now. I was Lionel Williams. I had my way with whatever I wanted. Imagine having two girls go head over heels to have this moment with me, and yet, there was a wife I had who dared to leave me sight and go out fucking another man. Fuck you, Regina! The good thing is there was something to put all that anger on now. As I cursed at Regina, I squeezed Lydia’s boobs and spanked Jemma’s butts. Both women were already sliding out of their dresses, both stark naked as they moaned and panted, struggling for who could kiss me first. I was still in my clothes even though Lydia’s hand slipped underneath my shirt and rubbed my breasts till it hardened. Jemma was faster. She instantly slid her palm over the bulge of my pants, struggling to grab my crotch as
REGINA After a good while, all we found was nothing but large mountains, a couple of trees sticking out around cooler areas and endless piles of dusty stones. “We can’t be sure we’re making any headway.” Ray stated now beneath one of the shades we found with trees around. “Neither can we be sure we’re safe, right?” I mentioned. Ray gave me an inquisitive glance. “You feel it could be dangerous finding the Mountain Men?” I shrugged. “Well, we can’t exactly tell what is going on yet, can we?” “So what is your plan B? What would happen if we found these Mountain Men and we couldn’t seem to find our way back?” “Lionel would definitely come to look for us.” I replied. Ray seemed panicked. “Look, I need us to get this straight. You said Lionel would not be here to find us.” “Yes, that’s if, of course, I make it back in a day plus and not more than that
REGINA “Such is life. I need help here, Ray, and from your knowledge, only you can help me in this desperate time.” I convinced him further. He nodded now, apparently more energized and ready for the trip. “Alright, are we going to walk there or take a vehicle?” “I don’t want us drawing attention. It’s a tourist center so eyes could be on us. I think we should walk the way.” Ray made a face but shrugged nevertheless. “Alright, we move then.” He replied. I headed for the door slowly and hesitated when I felt his arm on my shoulder. “Regina, are you sure about this?” He asked. I smiled. “Believe me, no sane person wants to embark on this journey. If it wasn’t that important, I wouldn’t be doing this.” He nodded. “Then let’s do what had to be done.’ I left the room, happy to have met someone as helpful and supportive as Ray. As we made our way out of the room, I locke
REGINA “Don’t worry, Ray. There’s nothing you should worry about.” “Regina, your husband was a werewolf and you didn’t even, at least, warn me that he was something of such, not to talk about even telling me about this. In all, I should have just stayed away from you!” “To hell with that, Ray!” I shot back. “Whatever Lionel is cannot stop me from living my life the way I want!” He shook his head. “Regina… Regina… You’re not listening. Your so-called husband could have killed me. That easy, Regina!” “He wouldn’t hurt you. He could threaten you but he wouldn’t hurt you.” “What is wrong with you? I mean, you sound so sure of something so abnormal.” I shrugged. “What can I say? He’s my husband.” Ray suddenly paused and I could see a new curiosity on his face. It was like he had read another new discovery in my words. “Regina… if you could marry the werewolf. Are you al
REGINA I was alive, I was safe, and I was just wondering whether Lionel was even thinking about me. It began with the night of the accident when the car had slid down the hill and Lionel had come just in time to rescue me. That same night, I had struck a new deal with him and saved myself from having to be blackmailed each time I set my eyes upon him—I was not going to bother Grandpa with news of the accident and he was not going to ever bring it up as me being indebted to him. It had gone perfectly well with him in his room, and at this point, all I wanted to do was return to my room and allow myself to fall deeply asleep. It was just after I had a shower that I got a knock. The first idea I had was that Lionel was back again with something to rule out my little threat against him. On the contrary, it was my good new friend. It was Ray. “Hey, Ray.” I made to shake him as I extended my hand to him. He shrugg
LIONEL The suspense was killing me. I couldn’t get my mind wrapped around what Regina could have been doing to not be present in neither the hotel nor the bus. Had she gone back? No, she hadn’t. If she had, at least the girls would have seen her. They sounded honest enough. They had not set eyes on neither the woman nor Ray. Ray! The name sent pangs of anger firing through my head. What had they both been up to? Now, this was beginning to look scary. After all, she just met the guy. What if Ray had done something terrible to Regina? What if Ray had... You need to remain calm. I heard Lucius instruct from within me. Regina could be in trouble. I replied within my thoughts. No, Lionel. Look at it more clearly. After all, Regina never loved you, and she knew very well that you didn’t love her. This could just be her plot to make you panic. Lucius re
LIONEL I joined the bus as I met the driver. “Hey, good morning.” The driver greeted me in the most absurdly friendly manner ever. “Good morning,” I replied. “Looks like you’d be joining us today.” He mentioned. I got into the bus now and took my usual position at the back. There were new faces of tourists in the new bus. In fact, I recognized none. And Regina was not present. Neither was Ray. Where the fuck were they? “Yes, I’d be joining you.” I replied. “That means your wife’s all good?” I scanned again for Regina. She truly wasn’t in the goddamned bus. “Yeah.” I replied. “Wait, she’s not here yet. I assume she’s yet to come.” “I guess she’s joined another rider.” “Another rider?” “Yeah, there was a bus that came earlier for tourists that wanted to start their journey much earlier today.” He repl
LIONEL I was still embracing the stillness of the night with just a couple out on the beach when I noticed a familiar silhouette of a woman walking through the dark. The man beside her was also strikingly familiar. I had seen just the same two silhouettes last night. “Is that…” I murmured to myself. Regina and Ray? Yes. I heard Lucius affirm within me. I wasn’t imagining this. Regina was out with the same man I had threatened just some hours ago? The same man that had stopped me from preventing the accident that took place? And after everything, here he was, gliding through the night with my wife. This was beginning to look like something else. Was Regina cheating on me with Ray? I gritted my teeth, trying to control the anger but I couldn’t. I instantly dove straight into the room and headed for the door. Where are you going? Lucius asked. “I need to teach that piece of shit
LIONEL I was yet to leave the driver back in the clinic when he asked the question that aroused my curiosity. “The lady is your wife? I’ve not seen her since the accident. I’m still checking around the clinic. I couldn’t have known she was your wife. You both were not…” Yeah, yeah, yeah... I knew what was running through his mind. My own wife basically spent the whole time discussing with another man while I stayed in that same bus, acting like she didn’t even exist until she almost died. “I know, she’s my wife, though.” I replied. There was a way the driver kept staring at me, like he was mesmerised by the mere appearance of me. “And your wife, do you think she’ll be okay enough for a trip tomorrow?” He was suspicious of us and I could see it. Not like he was already thinking we were werewolves or something. More like he was trying to understand us, particularly to see just wh