IN THE DUNGEON"Stop fucking laughing!" Kendrick growled, trying to control his anger. He wanted nothing more than to kill Jackson but death was too easy of a punishment. He was enraged knowing his mate had a baby, A child that was not his, and that wasn’t something any wolf or Lycan takes lightly. The mate bond meant everything to them, and although he couldn’t change the past, he had the opportunity to get his revenge on the person who’s responsible for everything that has gone wrong."I think I am going to continue laughing because that seems to irritate you." Jackson wanted to get on Kendrick’s nerves, and by the looks of it he was succeeding."Then I am going to continue to beat you until you stop laughing." He prepared to continue Jackson’s punishment. All he wanted was for Jackson to shut up and take his punishment as he got whipped. If anything he wanted him to beg for death as he continued to torment him for everything he’s done."What happened? Why is the mighty Lycan so up
"Wh…where are you taking us?" Faith quietly asked as she held her sleeping daughter close to her. As if wanting to protect her from all harm."To my kingdom. To my pack." Kendrick coldly replied. His heart still wasn’t able to come to terms with her betrayal. Maybe it never will, the more he thought about it the colder he felt."To the kingdom of Lycans.. a place full of monsters…" Faith’s fearful response made him enraged. He still couldn’t believe that she would think of his or his pack as monsters, especially when she was living with one."Yes, a place full of monsters. Don't try to play your games there. The monsters will tear you into pieces." He snapped, making Faith shrink back in fear. He had not done anything to make her fear him yet she behaved as if he was going to eat her alive. But he felt it was good that she feared him, especially after what she had done."Wh…what did you do to Jackson? Are you going to kill him?" Her voice shook as she questioned him. How could she sti
IN THE LYCAN KINGDOMFaith was looking around fearfully and carefully as she followed Kendrick inside the big palace she has never seen in her entire life. She has never seen such a palace. She has hardly seen anything in her entire life anyway. It was very late in the night. She guessed it was almost 3 AM at night. They were very quiet in their way here and she heard Kendrick ordering his people to not to make any noise so that no one notices his arrival. He didn't want to disturb the sleep of his people.So kind he was for his own people! She thought bitterly.The palace was quiet and they weren't making any sounds as well. All the other people with them vanished at the back of the mansion. It was just him, herself and Echo. Echo was asleep soundly. The journey was very long but they didn't exchange another word after he called her a betrayer. They both hardly got inside the living room when the dark room palace was lit up and someone shouted in sheer happiness from a little dista
"This is going to be your room." Kendrick said while getting inside a small room near the kitchen downstairs. She was inside the room as well. She wasn't going to complain. It's a thousand times better than sleeping on the kitchen floor. It even has a bed. Her daughter is going to sleep peacefully and more comfortably now. She put Echo on the bed and stood up."So, you are going to punish me now by making me your maid? For something I don't even know." She asked while looking up at him. Her eyes were blank, void of any emotions. Her words seemed to push the wrong nerve of his as he bent down to her level and squeezed her cheeks in his hard hold. Her words sounded like a taunt to him. As if being a maid was not a big punishment to her. She didn't let out a single sound even then. "You don't know? Look at that pup sleeping on my property and ask yourself if you have done something or not." He fumed before pushing her face away and retreating his hand faster than light. As if her skin
A FEW HOURS LATERFaith somehow managed to slip into that awfully revealing dress and started working on the third floor as she was instructed. She fed Echo well after requesting the head maid and then locked the little girl in that room. Echo was used to it now. She was a good girl. She wasn't going to create trouble. She didn't see Kendrick or his parents yet and she was thankful to her stars more than ever. She focused on the work in hand. Someone from a glass frame of a big wall painting. She was instructed to clean all the glasses before everyone woke up from sleep and start walking from that path. She was trying to be as careful as possible but her weak and shaky hands were sleeping every now and then, cutting her delicate yet already injured hands more and more. She was hissing silently but continued working on cleaning them. Her blood was rolling down her hands on the floor but she thought of cleaning that later. She was doing her work with complete attention when suddenly
ONE HOUR LATER"Wh…where am I?" Faith groaned as she sat up on the utterly soft mattress. She has never been on such a soft mattress ever in her entire life. She opened her eyes and was running her hands absentmindedly on the bed when a sudden voice startled her. "You are in my room." Kendrick spoke up in his usual cold tone. She looked up to see him sitting on the sofa just opposite to the bed and looking directly into her eyes. He looked as if he was waiting for something. As soon as her position and his words registered into her head, she jumped out from the bed and stood far away with a look of confusion on his face."I…what happened to me? What am I doing here?" She asked while clutching her head to run her memory bank but Kendrick's taunted tone didn't give her the chance."Don't tell me you forgot this as well." Kendrick spoke up in a pissed off tone as he got up from the sofa and walked toward her. She still looked at him in confusion as he kept on advancing her."Huh?" She br
"Address me as 'Your Highness'," Selena commanded, her voice echoing through the grand living room, the opulent chandeliers casting a warm golden glow on the scene. She took deliberate steps, her elegant gown flowing behind her, as she closed the distance between herself and Faith, her heels clicking against the marble floor.Faith, who showed unwavering confidence stood tall, her posture radiating strength despite the palpable tension in the air. At five feet eight inches, she matched Selena's height, her poise unyielding even as Selena attempted to assert her dominance. Selena's heels, adding five inches to her stature, served as a silent reminder of her refusal to be intimidated. Faith met Selena's gaze with a calm resolve, her eyes reflecting a depth of understanding beyond her years.Acknowledging Selena's demand, Faith nodded slowly, her serene countenance undisturbed by the confrontation unfolding. She chose not to engage in a battle of egos, instead focusing on maintaining her
THAT NIGHT"Mommy! You are back!" Echo shrieked out in happiness as she emerged from her hiding spot under the bed, catching sight of Faith entering the room through the creaking door. The room, dimly lit by a single flickering lamp, seemed to come alive with Echo's exuberance.Faith, her weary eyes mirroring the exhaustion etched on her face, had just finished a grueling day of menial tasks. The weight of her responsibilities had pressed down on her throughout the day, yet she persevered. She had tirelessly washed countless dishes, meticulously swept every corner of the floor, and meticulously dusted off every piece of furniture. Fatigue threatened to overcome her, but she soldiered on, her determination unyielding.In her threadbare dress, Faith had managed to navigate the labyrinthine corridors of the mansion, her steps guided by a wary caution. While the shadows loomed menacingly, she was fortunate to have escaped the clutches of any lurking predators. The silence of the empty hall
4 YEARS LATERFaith was in the kitchen busy making the evening snacks for the kids. It was a nice evening. Her whole family has come to visit her. There was Steven and Thea as well along with their children. When all the kids met together, they started shouting at once that they wanted food cooked by her only. Everyone has different demands. They have a leader though.Ethan, Echo, Steven and Thea's three years old daughter Natasha and two years old son Max. They started to clap their hands to support each other. And Faith has a big baby too. Steven! The leader of the group. Who is not leaving any effort to spoil the kids."Need any help there, queen?" Steven asked, entering the kitchen while biting on an apple.Almost four more years of their life had passed off. Ethan and Echo's seventh birthday was coming near and Kendrick, Faith, Steven and Thea had all geared up for preparations.Ethan and Echo were the two jewels of everyone's eyes. Natasha and Max coming into this family made t
IN FAITH'S PACKThe air hummed with anticipation as the members of the community bustled about, each engaged in their own task to prepare for the momentous event that was about to unfold. Colorful banners adorned the streets, and laughter and joyful chatter filled the air, a stark contrast to the years of darkness they had endured.Faith's parents returned to their pack as the true leader.In the heart of the gathering, a stage had been erected, draped in rich fabrics and adorned with intricate designs that reflected the history and resilience of their people. A feeling of unity and camaraderie infused the atmosphere as people of all ages worked side by side, preparing for the long-awaited celebration.A group of children adorned with flowers dashed around, their giggles like musical notes in the breeze. The older generation shared stories of the past, their faces reflecting a mix of nostalgia and hope for the future. Every step, every decoration, was a testament to their undying loya
A FEW DAYS LATER "Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear, Ethan and Echo! Happy birthday to you!" Everyone sang the birthday song to the birthday boy and girl. They both were in cloud nine. They had been pampered like princes and princesses since morning. They were so happy. They happily cut the cake with the help of their parents. They were really excited about blowing the candles off and eating the cake. Everyone laughed at their excitement. Echo was in her uncle Steven's arm eating the chocolates that he bought for her. He was back to health now. Ethan was busy with his aunt Thea who gave him a brand new fake sword which he loved the most. Thea also came out of the grief of losing her niece as she was better at heaven than in this sinful world.Everyone was happy. The situation had calmed down a little and it was a relief for everyone. Faith had kept her words of ending everything before Ethan and Echo's birthday and she was quite proud of it. But th
'Faith, where are you?' She heard Kendrick mind linking her. 'I am close to reaching the back of the camp. Where are you?' Faith questioned back.'I am going to join our people in the fight. It's going to take his attention and you can reach the children and Helen. Do you know where he is?' He asked. 'Yes, I do. I know where they are. Thea told me their location.' She replied and within seconds she saw a Kendrick's Lycan had latched its mouth around the neck of a rogue, the scent of rotten flesh battering her sensitive nose. The Lycan whipped its neck to the side, the large rogue subdued by the warrior's strong jaw. A crumbled smash echoed throughout the fight, the whining sound of metal bending. The rogue had been thrown into a tree, a few metres away from her, shattering the tree. Her eyes met the eyes of her mate and it nodded at her. She nodded back before continuing with her plan.Patches of grass were torn from the ground by large paws, laying in clumps around the park. Ther
"I don't understand why you are doing this? What are you going to get out of this? You have no idea what all you did, Jackson," Faith's voice trembled with anger and hurt. "You say you loved me? Never, Jackson. If you would have loved me, you would have been happy seeing me with the person I wish to be... Seeing me close to my husband and my family. A person like you, who can play with so many hearts and lives, can never love anyone. He can only love his own self." Her words were filled with frustration and disappointment.Jackson's face contorted with anger, unable to believe the accusations being thrown at him. He marched closer, but Kendrick's resolute form came between them, a clear and unspoken message of protection. Faith stood her ground as well, bolstered by Kendrick's presence."You both don't look that scared? Have you ever imagined that today would be the last day of your precious life?" Jackson's voice oozed with a chilling confidence, accompanied by a sinister smirk that
Jackson and Faith were in a car which stopped at hill point and Jackson pulled Faith out of the car. She was still trying to get freed but couldn't match his strength. She was holding the ring given by Kendrick close to her to drag strength from it.Jackson looked at her hand which she was securing so much. That's when Jackson noticed the ring on her finger."Is that a ring gifted by Kendrick?" He asked. "Throw it away. I don't want you to have anything related to him. And I tried so hard to make it possible but unfortunately your good for nothing children stood in the middle of my goal." He said.Faith was horrified and as well as disgusted. She tried to move away but Jackson didn't let her go."So where is Kendrick, huh? Who is going to save you now?" He asked sarcastically. "Was it so hard to live by my will? I told you I was going to accept you as my mate. Then why did you run away four years ago?" He asked through gritted teeth."Yes, I tried to escape and I will escape a hundred
Faith stood anxiously in the living room, her heart racing with a mix of hope and an unknown anxiety. She looked at the little boy with the same eyes as her daughter Echo. The little boy looked so much like Echo that it almost gave her a chill.. The man with Steven dropped the boy on his feet as the boy fearfully and curiously looked around with a scowl on his small facem. As she waited, the small figure emerged from the distance, cautiously approaching her as her eyes locked with her. The boy's eyes were filled with fear and confusion as he glanced at Faith. His steps faltered, and he seemed torn between curiosity and the urge to flee.With tears streaming down her face, Faith took a step closer, her voice quivering as she whispered, "My sweet boy, it's me… it's your mother."The boy's brow furrowed, skepticism and anxiety etched on his face. He opened his mouth to speak, but no words came out, as if the emotions were strangling his voice.Faith couldn't contain herself any longer.
In the dimly lit dungeon, the air is heavy with an ominous aura. Chains rattle as Jackson leans against the cold stone wall with a twisted grin on his lips. His parents are kept in a different cell. Even though he was the Lycan king now, his Lycan powers were in danger because of Helen losing all her powers. Just then, the sound of echoing footsteps heralds the arrival of Helen, the sinister witch with a wicked gleam in her eyes. She found an antidote to escape from Faith's people but she was still very weak."Grandma," Jackson purrs, his voice dripping with dark amusement. "My partner in darkness. It seems like you are getting your energy back as your magic elements are near." He said with a smirk.Helen's lips curl into a smug smirk as she approaches him. "Ah, Jackson," she drawls, her voice carrying a dangerous allure. "My dearest grandson. Where is your special partner? And what brings you to this delightful corner of despair?""Faith won the battle of being the alpha. That's why
A FEW HOURS LATERJackson and his family are locked away in a room. His power and orders are not working here anymore. Helen is way too weak to provide power to Jackson. So, Jackson, as "the king" asked for a room to stay before he leaves for the kingdom to Faith."What's happening here?" Faith asked in a dominating tone as soon as she walked inside the room and stood in front of a group of angry people. Her posture was filled with strength and confidence, making each of them almost cower away. They could already feel some power radiating from her but they were way too blinded with some unknown rage which possessed them to notice who Faith was."Who are you?" One of the male wolves asked with a snarl. His eyes were golden, glistening brightly, letting her know that his wolf was at the surface. But that didn't scare her at all nor made her stance break even for a little bit. Instead she grew more intimidating. She felt a presence inside her and at that moment she knew that it was her