LUCIAN His head snapped back and his eyes bulged. His lips opened and slammed shut as he struggled to speak, making me feel more suspicious about his behavior.“Don't you remember?" I groused and the blood on his face drained.Killian gripped his chin and forced him to look into his blazing eyes.“What the hell is wrong with your memory, huh? Why can't you remember anything?” He growled, sinking his nails into his flesh.Damion winced, struggling to get Killian off his chin.“You are beginning to make me believe that you are an imposter," I muttered and he stiffened.His glaring eyes found my face and he turned up his lips in anger.“What do you mean by that? Are you trying to say that I'm fake?" He snapped.I tilted my head backward and ran my hands through my hair, forgetting all about Valerie, who was struggling with the venom in her body.“Then prove yourself,” I muttered and he huffed loudly.He parted his lips to speak but the voice of the Pack's doctor stopped him.We spun aro
VALERIE I gasped out, my heart shrinking at the words that filtered into my ears. I stared wide-eyed at the three of them, my head swirling at Damion's outburst. I staggered back and gripped the latch on the door, trying to comprehend what I heard. “You killed his mate?" I stuttered, staring at them in disbelief. “You are awake?" Killian asked, no ounce of guilt gripped him. He acted like what I said was irrelevant. “Did you kill his mate?" I snapped, tears gathering up in my eyes. Lucian scoffed and turned around, glaring intimidatingly at me. “How is that your business to know?" He snapped in reply and I huffed, shaking my head at the nonchalant behavior he was exhibiting. “You killed your cousin's mate and yet you–" Lucian's loud groan shut me up. “Get back to the doctor's quarter!" He roared but I remained rooted at the spot stubbornly. “No, I won't go anywhere! You have to answer my question first!" Killian was taken aback by my bold outburst, Lucian's brows shot u
VALERIE My chest constricted as I looked up and found Adriana's eyes on me. I gulped and looked away, avoiding her murderous glare. “I can't believe a lowly sex slave is jumping into where she isn't supposed to be!” She snapped. I scoffed and folded my hands under my breasts, returning the glare. She pursed her lips and strolled towards me before yanking my hair. I screamed in pain and tried to shake off her tight grip but she didn't budge, instead she tightened her grip on my hair. “Stop!" I screamed, my head burning in pain. "First, you caused a rift between the Lycan kings and my cousin. Now you have put Damion's life in danger,” she snarled, and my heart constricted in guilt. I hoped that Damion was safe. I hated myself for bringing trouble into the royal family. “I am going to deal with you!" Her growl shot into my mind as she tightened her grip on my hair. “My lady, please, she hasn't recovered fully from–" She didn't wait for Bianca to finish speaking before slappin
VALERIE His words left an unsettling reaction in my body. My belly flustered and my cheeks heated up.I began to wonder what I had done to him too.“What have you done to me too?" I asked in the same voice, looking directly into those eyes He batted his lashes and my heart leaped at the perfect way he did it. Just that act could make any woman insanely fall for him and surprisingly, I was that woman. I was falling crazily for his deception and seduction. My core was throbbing madly for a mere touch, and my panties, which were soaked, begged to be pulled off.I rubbed his broad smooth shoulders and trapped him in between my thighs, wrapping my legs around his waist.“What have I done to you?" He muttered in the most alluring voice that I had ever heard. “Shouldn't you answer me first, little Val. What in the world have you done to me?" His voice was calm yet serious.I didn't want to believe his words which sounded unbelievable and realistic at the same time.I parted my lips, searc
VALERIE My heart stopped beating and I felt like I would die at the moment as his eyes gazed into mine. I didn't need a soothsayer to tell me that I had been caught, and it was certain that no amount of words would be able to defend me. I was caught right in the act, red-handed. His chuckle made my pulse race as I wondered what he was planning to do. He slipped the knife out of my grip and pulled me down to the bed, with the blade on my neck. I gasped out in horror and slammed my eyes shut, clenching unto the wet sheets as I waited for him to slit my throat. “Little Val, why do you want me dead?" His whisper was terrifying, it caused chills to rush down my spine. ‘Because you deserve it!’ I wanted to scream those words out but refrained because of the surgical blade on my throat. “Hmmm?" His seductive voice caused a stir in my belly but I waved it off, refusing to succumb a second time. He teased my neck with his breath and I shuddered. “I will let you go for this one but I
VALERIE With my face wrinkling in pain, I winced loudly as he dragged me out of the field. I craned my neck backward, and guilt enveloped me as I stared pitifully at Omar, who was still wiping the blood that dripped from his cracked nose. I felt sorry for him and regretted coming out in the first place. Because of me, he was hit and humiliated; I hated myself for being the reason for people's pain. First was Bianca and Damion, now it was Omar. “Walk faster!" He growled, snapping me back to reality. I quickened my steps, avoiding his anger as much as I could. He didn't say a word to me as he pulled me into the manor and began to ascend the long tiring stairs that led to the royal floor. “Where… where are you taking me to?" I couldn't help but ask as tiredness began to drift into my body. He snapped a glare at me, and I kept shut throughout the rest of the walk to wherever he was taking me. My heart began to tighten in fear when we ascended into the large passageway that led t
VALERIE I dumped the plates into the sink and sighed, leaning over on the counter. I had the best night but not the best morning.The Luna Queen found out that I slept in Lycan King Lucian's room, and of course, Lilian reported my disappearance to Juliana as I expected.The time that I was supposed to work was extended as a punishment.I turned on the tap and watched the flowing water with heavy eyelids.If it hadn't been for Alpha Lucian, I wouldn't have gotten into trouble with Juliana, and if it wasn't for him, I wonder what Omar would have done to me.My brows raised as a question popped into my head.Why was Omar acting so strange? It was unlike him, and I wondered what was pulling me down when he tried to kiss me.I knew something was wrong with either me or the people around me.Somehow, I felt like everything was drawing me to one person, Damion's dead mate.“Silly girl!" The same voice that I was desperately eluding since morning boomed into my ears and I jumped, turning aro
VALERIE I didn't need to look at the person's face to know who it was; even the shocked gasps that echoed in the kitchen proved who he was. The musk scent sipped into my nose and I breathed out before raising my head to face him.His grey eyes, which were blazing in anger, stared down at me before shifting to the girls who were already on their knees.“Forgive me, my Lord, it wasn't intentional," Monica whimpered.Lucian swept me into his arms and began to walk to the door, ignoring the girl who knelt, shivering in fear.I sighed in relief at the thought that he was beginning to behave a little nice.“Take care of those girls," he muttered to the Beta as he stepped out.The smile on my face disappeared and I scowled at him.“You … you won't let them live?" I scoffed in disbelief.“Where is your room located again?” He asked, showing no interest in what I asked.“I live in the servants' quarters,” I replied and he stopped walking.He looked down at me and his brows narrowed in surpris
KILLIAN Tension shot through my body when she pushed me aside. I staggered but managed to keep my feet firm on the ground. The sound of a blade penetrating flesh rang in my head and I quickly spun around. But it was too late. Right before me was little Val and the rogue that I thought I killed. The blood that stained little Val's dress pointed out that the rogue had done something to her. I let out a growl and rushed towards the rogue, my eyes fixed on the bloodstained blade he had pulled out from little Val's body. He grinned widely in pride as little Val dropped to the ground. Fear darted across his eyes when they met the rage in my eyes and he took a step back. The anger bubbling in me was fierce enough to burn him to ashes and that was what I had planned to do. I grabbed him before he could turn around and sank my claws into his wrist. He growled in agony and his grip around the blade slackened. I wrapped my hands around his neck and twisted it back, snapping life out
VALERIE Killian jumped back, still clenching my shaking body. I shivered in fear at the sight of the blade but Killian remained unshaken by his sudden appearance. The man grinned, revealing a set of disgusting teeth. “Killian Nox, your days have come to an end," his hoarse voice filled the air, making my heart sink. Killian scoffed and ran his eyes over his body before pushing me behind him. “So… that is a threat?" Killian chuckled and stepped forward, making sure that I was right behind him. The man waved the silver blade, slicing it through the air before releasing a loud growl. "Don't move from there," Killian instructed and shook me off, marching towards the ugly rogue. I watched with my heart in my hand as the rogue swung his large blade, running towards Killian. Despite the hatred I had for him, I still couldn't help but wish that he would survive. The rogue, towering over the underbrush, charged through the forest with reckless abandon, his eyes suddenly becoming fi
VALERIE I slammed my eyes shut, my body shook as I muffled gibberish under my breath.“Please… don't…don't hurt me," those were the only words that I made out from all the gibberish that I had been muttering.A cold hand gripped my arm and I yelled in fear, still unable to open my eyes. My body was so paralyzed that I couldn't shrug off his hand.This was all Killian's fault. If he hadn't brought me here to abandon me, I wouldn't have been trapped in a monster's trap.“Please…let me go,” I whispered in a quivering voice and heard a low, dark chuckle.“Really?" The voice sounded familiar, yet dark and sinister.“Little fox?" That nickname forced me to open my eyes and look up.Relief washed across my body when I saw Killian's face instead of that of a monster.I sighed loudly and slowly got up, burying my head in embarrassment.“What was that?" He asked, and I raised my brows in question, even though I knew what he was talking about.“Huh?" I muttered, narrowing my eyes.He smirked an
VALERIE I gasped in disbelief and staggered back, my eyes as wide as saucers. “You… you believe me?" I said in almost a whisper and he smiled, nodding his head. Tears gathered in my eyes as I stared at him. Who would have believed that he would help me to prove my innocence? I dropped my head on his chest, crying silently. " Hey,” he cooed, digging his hand into my hair as he rubbed my scalp. “You don't have to worry, hmm," he muttered and traced the back of my neck with his finger. “Let's leave this place," he muttered and I pulled away from him. But as I turned around to leave, my heart sank when I saw Damion, standing some distance away from us. Sadness and anger rocked his orbs as he watched us. “Damion," I whispered, filled with guilt. He gulped hard, cast a glance at Killian then turned around and walked off. My belly knotted, and I felt my head spin in circles as his figure disappeared slowly into the dark forest. “Damion!" I shouted and began to run after him but
VALERIE I shrieked in fear when the gates fell open. Killian rushed in, sweat dripping down his broad chest. My brows shot up as I wondered what he wanted again. “Little fox, come with me!" He snapped and before I could protest, he grabbed my arm and pulled me out of the room. As he dragged me along the dark corridor, my heart, which had almost left my body, slowly returned. However, it didn't stop skipping beats as thoughts of what he wanted to do with me haunted my mind. I hoped he wasn't planning to use me to satisfy his sexual urge. I swore within myself to kill him if he dared try to pull me to his bed. “Where are you taking me?" I asked when we stepped out of the corridor and climbed the old creaking stairs out of the underground. He didn't reply, instead, he pulled me roughly and briskly through the passageways, ignoring all greetings thrown at him. He dragged me to the garage and shoved me into a car then slid in beside me and ignited it before driving out of the m
KILLIAN “Will she be fine?" I asked the Pack's doctor and she nodded her head, taking a step back.I stared blankly at Adriana's face which was slowly getting some life into it."If Lady Michelle was okay, Miss Adriana would have been awake by now," she muttered, and my fist clenched in indignation.“Well… she is still alive," I muttered and ran my hands through Adriana's hair before getting up from the couch I sat on.“Take care of her. I will be back," I instructed, and she bowed slightly as I walked out of the room.The thought of Valerie pushing Michelle off the hill still amazed me. It was hard to believe as Valerie would never do such a thing. If it was the other way around, then it would have been believable.I pushed the door open and walked in without announcement.Michelle, who was seated on the bed, flinched, almost throwing the cup she held to the ground.“You scared me!" She snapped and narrowed her eyes, drinking from the cup again.“You seem to recover your voice quick
VALERIEMy grip around her hair slackened when my eyes fell on Lucian. Michelle cried out, and flung my hand off her hair before rolling over, grasping her leg and belly as she faked bitter tears.Lucian's fist clenched in fury as he watched her pretend to be hurt by me.“Michelle!" He snapped and walked fully into the room, rushing towards her.He dropped to a knee beside her and turned her over, muttering words that I couldn't hear to her.My heart twisted in pain at the betrayal that was happening before me. I was astonished that he could care for a woman that way, yet he never seemed to care if I was dead or alive.He cupped her into his arms and dropped her carefully on the bed, sitting beside her and he took her hand into his.“Oh, Lucian, why does she hate me that much?” She muttered and faked a sob.I turned up my lips in anger and scoffed.Lucian craned his neck backward and glared at me.I narrowed my eyes at him and began to stride to the door, filled with anger.“Stop righ
VALERIE “Are you sure you want to do this?” Bianca asked as we tiptoed across the corridor that led to the room where Michelle was.“I have to. This is the only way to clear my name," I muttered, unwavering from my decision to get the truth out of her and get her punished.“But—" I stopped sneaking towards the room and looked at Bianca's face which had worry etched against it."You don't have to do it. I will get this done by myself to avoid implicating others in my mess,” I said.Guilt washed across her pale face and she quickly shook her head in disagreement."No, I will come along with you,” she muttered and my lips stretched into a smile.“I am not upset with you. I just don't want you to get hurt,” I said, and rubbed her shoulders, smiling warmly at her."Are you sure that you want to do this?” She asked again and I nodded firmly.She sighed and rubbed my cheeks before stepping back."I wish you all the best,” she whispered, and I nodded before spinning around and heading toward
VALERIE The cheerful chatter in the kitchen made me stretch my lips into a smile. Two days have passed since that passionate kiss with Damion on the rooftop. It seemed that the kiss was the real reason for my quick healing. Michelle hadn't woken up or she wasn't satisfied with her pretense and the Lycan kings' endless care for her “How are you feeling now?" Monica asked as she ran her curious eyes over my body. “Better than before," I grinned and she giggled. I and Damion had decided when to kick off with our plans of running away. However, I still felt worried about the risky decision that we had made. But life is all about risk, isn't it? So, I was ready to take the risk for the one that I love. “You are making a mistake, Val," Jade's weak voice sneaked into my mind, and I scoffed, narrowing my eyes. “No, I'm not!" I snapped at her and she slid back into her shell. Ever since I decided to leave the Lycan Kings, Jade had refused to talk to me. Though I didn't care about be