Lizette’s P.O.V. Vincent asked me to sit in the car and go outside to investigate the issue. It was evident from the shock in his eyes that it was time for me to start panicking. He closed the glass before leaving, so I was stuck in a timeless loop where my mind gladly pushed me into the abyss of uncertainties. The fear of the unknown punched me in my gut as Onyx also lost her composure and spoke shakily. “What’s going on, Liz? Why has no one come to welcome us? Are we under attack?” The scenes of empty streets and tight security flashed across my eyes. I gave this thought fair consideration. There was a strong possibility of a security risk. If the life in the pack was normal, then I could have thought that no one was willing to give importance to their new Luna. But it was all silence, like no one had ever lived there. This mere notion ran a chill down my spine, I gasped in horror. “Vincent wasn’t in the pack because of my demand, so enemies took advantage of his absence
Lizette’s P.O.V. “Strip!” That lady’s order resonated in the hall as I stared at her wide-eyed, startled by the absurdity of her demand. Why should I remove my clothes for measurements? Couldn’t they measure my size with them? I turned to see Jane for my support, but she shuddered. “It’s compulsory, Your Highness! Every woman needs to do it.” Although it was embarrassing to strip in front of a stranger, I decided to do it for my mate. “Okay! Where should I go for measurements?” My simple response filled the air with laughter, everyone was amused by my query. That lady’s one glare shushed all the girls as she flexed her authority over them and commanded. “Strip here! Alicia and Zara will stake your measurements.” “No!” An involuntary gasp escaped my mouth as my insides froze, I was horrified by the bold eyes of the girls in front of me. Stripping before a crowd was something I hadn’t imagined in my wildest nightmares; I refused at once. “No! I will not strip in front of
Lizette’s P.O.V. Paralyzed to my spot, I could only scream for help, hoping that my pleas could alert Vincent in the woods. As an Alpha lycan, he had the sharpest hearing ability, a slight whisper would be unable to skip his ears. However, my one scream and my helper aka Jane materialized out of thin air, she stood before me to counter those lycans’ vicious attacks. She quickly shifted and fought against them, that fearless girl was indeed a warrior. It was a good chance to run for my life, so I spun on my heels to sprint outside the forest. But that evil woman, who must be some sort of witch, came forward and blocked my way with her stick. “It’s rare to see a gifted nature servant like you. You are a threat to our world. I will kill you!” My heart pounded against my chest, threatening to break out of my rib cage as my eyes darted from one corner to another, frantically looking for Vincent as Onyx was calling him nonstop. I witnessed Jane drenched in blood, engaged in a blood
Lizette’s P.O.V.Sister?Evangeline’s mocking tone along with her smile set my body on fire, I wanted to tear off that victorious smile from her face. Vincent had kicked her out of his life, but still, she was sitting at the dining table like a family member. It seemed that she had a close relationship with my mother-in-law as she placed her hand on Evangeline’s.“You are always modest and well-mannered, dear. I know you are the best choice for Vincent.”Goddess, what was that?She ignored my greetings as if I weren’t present in the room and kept praising her dear Evangeline. It was so difficult for me to push away the tears welling up in my eyes. My mother-in-law made it evident that I wasn’t welcomed in the Palace, deliberately talking to my mate’s ex-fiancé. Blinking my eyes rapidly, I stood there frozen, gawking at that breakfast table where I was treated like the other maids standing for service. A maid placed my present on the table and spoke loudly to interrupt their c
Lizette’s P.O.V.“Who’s calling me?”My dumbfounded gaze frantically looked for that person in the empty passage, who had whispered my name a few seconds ago. I was certain that it was a whisper not mind-link as Onyx said,“It’s not our mate’s call, Liz. His link is still blocked.”Widening my eyes, I searched for some time before giving up, as it was impossible that anyone would be worrying about me. My only supporter in the big Palace was Vincent, and he was buried under the weight of official work.Taking it as a sign of weakness due to hunger, I sighed and stretched my hand to close the window, trying to sleep was the last thing I could do. However, my hand collided with something cold in the darkness, sending shivers down my spine. An involuntary shriek escaped my mouth as a pair of red eyes illuminated like pools of fire.“Gotcha!”A booming laughter following my scream prickled goosebumps over my skin, it took me a second to recognize that cold voice. Onyx squinted her n
Lizette’s P.O.V. You might have guessed my special method, so just for reference: It was touching myself without my mate. I was on the edge, climaxing alone could help me release the heat. But the problem was Vincent’s association with it. If I get off, he would have a stubborn hard on, pushing his lycan to mate instantly. There was no restraint in this world which could ignore the call of mating like that. As Dylan had confirmed that the war ended on a good note. Lycans won and signed a peace treaty with the Werewolves. So, my mate would be dealing with meetings and the legal stuff. After weighing the pros and cons of my decision for two hours, I went for a shower and took off my clothes. “I am sorry, Vincent. But I can’t hold back anymore.” Closing my eyes, I stood under running water, and slid my hand down my belly, not bothering about any play time. I was desperate, starving for relief, so I directly got down to business by pushing two fingers in my needy hole. My walls cl
Lizette’s P.O.V. “Your mom is bullying me again with Evangeline, Your Majesty. Please help!” I explained the situation in short, his growls vibrated through every cell of my body as he replied to me, “Don’t move a bit and wait for me. I am coming!” I could feel his worry because through our bond, it made me feel protected. It was a miracle of our bond that we could feel each other's emotions. For a considerate mate like him, I was ready to do anything, but staying silent in front of an abuser wasn’t on that list. As the saying goes, “A person who bears the torment silently is worse than the tormentor himself!” Due to my prolonged silence, Lady Isabella sensed something fishy. She stepped forward and slapped my shoulder. “Didn’t you hear what Evangeline said? Start working! It’s already evening and nothing is prepared for the party.” Hah! Like, I requested her to invite her friends tonight. As Vincent could be busy in meetings, I pretended to wash vegetables and pots
Vincent’s P.O.V. “It’s all Vincent’s fault!” Ares turned out to be the biggest villain of my life despite being my partner. He chose to blame me as an outsider instead of supporting me. His betrayal left me with no choice but to subside the flames with promises. Otherwise, I could come up with a convincing justification to satisfy my precious Erasthai. She was already getting hurt because of the heat of our mate-bond, and now, the tension in the Palace had doubled her misery. I couldn’t think beyond this fact that she was unhappy in her home. She was right! If I was unable to ensure her safety, then there was no use of claiming to be a born King! Utterly embarrassed, I looked for a black hole to engulf me, freeing me of the weight of guilt and remorse. However, Ares didn’t hesitate to sprinkle salt over my injuries and remarked. “You have made this mess. Now, clear it up like an adult, Vincent. You aren’t a teenager like our little Swan.” Fuck! During my stay in the Sil
Vincent’s P.O.V.Leaving Little Swan at her dad’s villa was my life’s toughest decision ever, it was challenging to take one step away from her when my soul was literally torn into tiny little pieces. But I had to do it for the sake of our future, my Erasthai wanted some space to evaluate her emotions.She was so precious, so delicate that I just wished to hide her somewhere safe so that no one could harm her. Tackling this pack’s war was also a part of my plan. The rogues were causing the ruckus on the borders, eliminating my elite warriors, my pack wasn’t a safe place for my Little Swan to live in. That was the reason that I gave to my growling lycan, who was clawing my defense walls, demanding to go back.“The throne and royalty can go to hell, Vincent. I want to be with my Erasthai.”Well, I tried my best to explain that to Mr. Bancroft as well, but he didn’t let me stay at his villa before. I even offered him.“I know I have wronged Lizette. But for God’s sake, give me a c
Vincent’s P.O.V.The wave of intense pleasure coursing through my body prickled goosebumps over my skin, making me lose control. Previous days were like hell for us as grieving parents, we were deprived of our happiness all of a sudden. I thought it to be the end of our relationship, Little Swan would never love me again. But it was a miracle that the Moon Goddess blessed her with a true Nymph’s powers as a beginning of the new era of harmony. My Erasthai agreed to be my Luna.Her touch was like the first drop of rainfall after decades of drought, I finally believe the height of good luck. She accepted the official status by combining her blood, sharing her soul with me. Every speck of my existence was dancing in glee. I wished this moment lasted for the rest of my life. Relishing the unique, heart fluttering sweetness of my mate, I was bathing in the showers of mate-bond’s bounties when Little Swan flinched, pulling away abruptly.“No!”Her eyes grew impossibly wide as she ru
Lizette’s P.O.V.After six months of mating, it was funny that still I didn’t get a mating ceremony, this auspicious event seemed out of my reach. Perhaps, the Moon Goddess didn’t want me to taste that happiness before the completion of my duties. So, when the entire pack was preparing for tonight’s ceremony, I took some rest and started investigating the poison. Dylan was back with the reports of his blood sample.As he was busy with his personal matters, his sire reported to me on his behalf.“Prince sent samples to the lycan’s laboratory and our best scientific labs, Your Highness. Here is the report of our experts.”The report from the Vampires’ city was eye-opening, blowing my head away. My heart dropped to my stomach to read fifty components of the poison.The details of some seasonal and exceptional herbs were pointing towards the dilemma of a strong effect on shifters. That was why no one could ever resist its power. Moreover, this successful experimentation added a
Lizette’s P.O.V.The uninvited presence in my room startled us, we both stood up in a split second. Unlike me, my mom was all respectful and courteous all of a sudden, welcoming that intruder.“Greetings, Your Majesty. Please sit!”“No!”I received my mom’s glare from being rude as I asked.“What happened, Your Majesty? Why are you here?”Picking leaves from his suit, Vincent quickly straightened up. “My apologies!It wasn’t my intention to scare you.”As this wasn’t a satisfactory answer, I waited for Vincent’s reply, but my mom acted all nice. “Please have a seat, Your Majesty. Let me bring coffee for you.”“No, thanks, Mrs. Bancroft.” Vincent requested politely, “Actually, I am here to see you. Can we talk?”His request instantly aroused my curiosity, so I sat down with them to hear him out. “Please pardon my manners.But I would like to express my concerns over a recent conversation with Lizette, Mrs. Bancroft.”For straight five minutes, Vincent apologized by
Lizette’s P.O.V. “How could I miss that?” Racing my feeble legs, I tried my best to follow that superfast vampire, drunk by the exhilaration of finding his mate. After knowing Dylan for three months, I was well aware of his impatient nature, he could be a little insensitive while stating harsh facts. Now, his mate was my sick buddy, I couldn’t trust him with her at all. Yes! My BFF Liana was his mate according to my wild guess! She was the only unmated or ex-mated female I met today, her delicate condition flipped my heart in my chest. She was recovering from the devastation of losing her mate after the completion of the mating ritual. It was impossible to predict how she was going to react to this news of a second chance mate. Mate and a vampire? It was a perfect recipe for disaster! As I reached the residential area of my pack, the real-life scenes of my horrifying imaginations welcomed me. I found Dylan surrounded by a massive crowd of enraged pack mates. Men and
Lizette’s P.O.V “I knew it!” Vincent’s ear-shattering growl shook the ground below my feet as he punched that attacker, cursing his entire race. “You aren’t a trustworthy person, leech. I will kill you tonight!” Ares’s death threat instantly converted into reality as he bared his claws, adamant on tearing that vampire apart. My trance was broken by my friend’s pleading. “Save me, Lizette!” Dylan? With his mouth smeared by blood, Dylan was helplessly enduring Vincent’s blows. I had to personally separate them as keeping Vincent at bay was impossible. He roared in fury. “Don’t come in between us, Little Swan. I caught him in the act tonight. He can’t escape the penalty!” Cradling Vincent’s face in my hands, I asked him to look at me. “Look, Vincent! Dylan is a Prince, not an idiot to endanger his fellows’ life like this. Give him a chance to explain himself.” Vincent’s amber eyes glowed golden as he took deep breaths to calm down, but Dylan added fuel to his f
Lizette’s P.O.V.“Don’t go there alone. Wait for me!”Obviously not!I brushed off Vincent’s reservations and went with Liana, her brother came with us to take his sister back home safely. The doctors had advised us to keep an eye on her, so it wasn’t safe to let her roam outside in the dark.I followed her lead as she pointed towards the north.“I saw her there, Liz!”This forest was my home, so I didn’t need more assistance for guidance. I sent Liana away with Casper, waiting for them to leave safely. Then, moving forward, I looked around curiously.“This way!”A hushed whisper alarming me raised small hair on my nape, running a chill down my spine. The rustling of leaves in the mysterious wind accompanied that whispering as it continued,“We have seen everything. Allow us to show you, dear buddy.”Whoa!Dear buddy?It was a terminology I used to address my tree friends, naming every tree was difficult in these massive woods. Calming my racing heart, I placed my hand on
Lizette’s P.O.V.“I am coming!”A cry emerged from the depths of my heart as I forced my feeble legs to run as fast as possible, following a superfast creature wasn’t easy for an omega like me.But still, I hastened my steps, calling that cruel fox.“Leave this bunny alone, monster!”In normal circumstances, hunting for hunger was a usual matter. But my emotional attachment to this specific scene drove me nuts. On top of it, I realized that this chase was fruitless after seeing the rabbit barely dodging the fox’s expert jump. A bullet of panic rose in my chest as my entire existence shrieked.“No!!!”At the height of helplessness, a sudden adrenaline rush burst through my veins, energizing my soul. I spread my arms as if my body had a mind of its own. Splaying my fingers in the direction of the fox, I spoke in a strong tone.“Protect my bunny!”As soon as these words rolled out of my tongue, the unrivaled authority of my order alerted the trees around me. My heart raced l
Lizette’s P.O.V.“A dinner?”My dad’s sudden planning left me aghast, I couldn’t get what he wanted exactly. Two hours ago, he kicked Vincent out, endangering his life by attacking his King. And now, he asked mom to prepare dinner. It was uncalled-for.Dad didn’t bother to respond to my curiosity and took out his cell phone, dialing a number. I was still under the haze of shock when the call connected, disclosing his habitual call for help.As my dad’s side of the family was martyred in the last war, he was the last survivor of the Bancroft family. He was used to calling my grandma for every problem, seeking her guidance like she was his own mom. That was what he did now, and explained my situation for her advice.Grandma spoke in her soft tone, “Get Liz on call, Harvey. I will talk to her.”Mom and dad went outside, giving me privacy in my room. On video call, my grandma was in tears, “So much happened and no one told me. I am sorry, Liz. I couldn’t do anything to relieve you