Lizette’s P.O.V.
Friday night! Throughout the week, Liana ate my brain with different information regarding the Lycan King for that meeting. “Oh, my gosh, Liz. King Vincent Lawrence is dope. See, what have I found on this site?” She downloaded all the details, and articles about him and currently, she was bombarding me with that news in the ball. “He’s thirty-eight years old, 1.96 meters tall, and June Gemini. And the most important thing, he’s the richest businessman in our supernatural world.” I didn’t pay any heed to her bulletin, and looked around, mesmerized by the beauty of the arrangements. I had seen this luxurious hall before, but today, everything was top-notch. In addition to the fancy lights decor outside, the hall was all classy and stylish. The ceilings and posh chandeliers sparked different colors as though colorful gemstones were used to design them, making the hall look magical. However, its beauty lost its attraction when Stella appeared before my sight. She didn’t miss the chance to bully me here. “Look, this mutt is wearing white like it's her wedding day.” Her sharp tone garnered everyone’s attention, she acted as a fashion designer to critique my choice, “Your cheap dress is lifeless, tainting this high-end ball like Bancroft family. It definitely needs some color!” Stella toyed her wine glass as a dangerous smirk was dancing on her lips. She stepped forwards and threw the red wine at me. “Stella!” At this crucial moment, Liana moved with super speed and dragged Stella’s minion between us, using her as a shield to save my dress. She warned her, “One more word, and I will throw you out of the ball!” Liana’s stern tone forced Stella to retreat, I sincerely thanked my best friend. “You are my guardian angel, Liana. Thank you so much!” She handed me a glass of wine and chuckled, “It’s no biggie, Liz. I love to flex my authority!” Our hearty laughter faded in the background as Brandon entered the hall in a black tuxedo. All eyes praised the couple as Madelyn was his date, her high slit, topless pink dress was complimenting her natural beauty. Standing by her side, Brandon’s triumphant grin was worth watching. It appeared that he had won the election of the Werewolf Council by bringing Madelyn as his date. Soon, Max from our class invited Liana, “Care for a dance, sweetie?” As Liana hadn’t smelled her mate yet, she said ‘yes’ and went to enjoy the night. I chose a safe spot beside the bar’s corner and ordered shots, only alcohol was the best chance to subside the fire burning in my chest. “Your drink, ma’am!” This call rang like a symphony amidst the laughter and dancing fragrances. With my gaze following Brandon like a lost puppy, I drank five shots of kamikaze. The sudden gleeful howls tried to puncture my ears as someone found his mate. My gaze roamed at the crowd and spotted Stella, being smooched by a hot guy. I gasped, “Casper?” Liana’s elder brother, Casper, the next Beta in our pack, was back from his training. And he recognized Stella as his mate? Oh, my Goddess! She was already the Queen and now her mate had elevated her rank, their open make-out session trembled my heart. A rush of pain in my chest made me wince, my wolf was still healing after the rejection. the scenes of mating and marking hurt her a lot. I drank one more glass, trusting my high alcohol tolerance, and got up with determination. “No, I won’t cry for Brandon anymore. This ball is an opportunity to freshen up and enjoy myself.” Perhaps, this was also the Moon Goddess’s wish as a handsome boy, probably an outsider, asked me. “Would you like to dance with me, Miss?” His British accent rejuvenated my mood, I placed my hand on his palm. “Lizette.” He placed his other hand on his chest and bowed to honor me. I was about to go for a dance when a sharp voice halted us in our tracks. “Go and find another partner, dude!” Brandon, who was introducing Madelyn to every guest in the party, materialized out of thin air to spoil my fun. That boy abruptly left as Alpha snarled at him. I pouted and walked towards the dance floor to look for Liana. But Brandon grabbed my arm to stop me, I jerked his hand away. “Sod off, Brandon. I wanna dance." I tried to take another cocktail; however, he snatched the glass from my hand. “You’re already drunk, Liz!” “Oh, really? Then what does it have to do with you, Alpha?” Stumbling over my feet, I lost my balance for a brief second. Brandon wrapped his arm around my waist to support me. I protested in a daze, “Leave me alone!” I was squirming in his hold with my head spinning on its axis, perhaps, it was time to leave. Suddenly, a serious voice announced. “Attention, ladies and gentlemen! The Lycan King Vincent has arrived.” The pin drop silence followed the announcement as everyone was keen to see that King in person, except me. I closed my eyes as the earthy scent of patchouli swirled something deep inside me, waltzing my heart with glee. My dancing heart threatened to break out of my chest as I tried to see the owner of this unique yet sensual fragrance, assaulting my soul. “Who’s he?” All I could see was a smoking hot, tall man gawking at me. His Royal demeanor screamed unrivaled authority as his throaty growl shook the ground below me. “Mine!”Vincent’s P.O.V. “Smile please!” Beta Arlo turned from the driving seat to click my picture; his toothy smile irked me. “You blackmailed me with my mom’s order to attend this idiotic mating ball. What else do you want?” The air inside our Range Rover crackled with tension as my sharp words hurled at him like a blade. But still, my Beta aka my official advisor was unfazed by my authority. “Take it as an official meeting, Your Majesty. The Silver Claw pack’s territory is a rich business hub. I have emailed the possible projects which we can discuss with Alpha Marco.” After a three-hour, boring flight and thirty-minute drive, Arlo finally spilled the beans about the significance of this trip. I swiftly opened my laptop to study the proposal, numerous business opportunities instantly removed the haze of vexation. “You should have told me before, Arlo!” Hiding the glee of my inner businessman, I feigned anger and scolded him. “You are my friend, that’s why I am sparing y
Vincent’s P.O.V. “You’re so handsome, Prince Charming!” My little mate giggled, circling her arms around my neck. The attractive green color of her eyes was a hint of her wolf’s elation. “Your jawline is sharp; did you get surgery?” We hadn’t even exchanged names, and that wolf was asking me weird questions. Securing her in my embrace, I stepped into our room for tonight’s mating ritual. It was nearly impossible to see anything else except her alluring countenance, which was shining like a full moon in the sky. After closing the door shut, I corrected her softly. “I’m a King, Erasthai! Not a Prince Charming.” My statement confused her, my curious gaze followed her fingers as she traced my cheeks. “But you are too young to be a King. Are you trying to impress me with lies?” She fluttered her eyelashes innocently and whispered in my ear. “If yes, then there’s no need for it. I like you.” Resting her head on my shoulder, she inhaled my scent deeply. And for the
Lizette’s P.O.V. “Mine!” A man’s stern voice was echoing in my ears when I woke up with a severe headache. The sun was bright outside, a sun ray peered through the glass window, illuminating the walls with a burst of rainbow delight. Wait a second! A spacious room with a window? The softness of the mattress beneath me instantly alarmed me, I was totally taken aback by the surroundings. “Oh, my Goddess. Where am I?” I got up in haste, my foot stuck in a comfortable blanket. This was another shock as my dorm room didn’t have such types of facilities in it. Currently, I have been sharing a ten-by-ten room with two girls. Our hard bunker beds, and thin blankets were difficult to afford. Then how could I get this update overnight? Rubbing my eyes, I looked around to inspect the location, a realization hit me hard. “Off-white decor, lilac paintings, and Hello Kitty bed? Oh, my gosh! I’m in my dad’s villa!” My eyes bulged out of their sockets as I glanced at the room where I h
Lizette’s P.O.V. The suffocating silence prevailed in the surroundings as King Vincent kept glaring at me, like he was giving me a chance to change my query as swiftly as possible. Alas! He was simply mistaken! I stared back at him bravely, not giving a damn about his Royal authority. This sudden order of moving had run me out of patience, ending the era of a spineless Lizette. My love for Brandon, his rejection, and my compromise with eternal loneliness had hardened my injured heart. I was fed up with all the ill-treatment, unwilling to let anyone dictate my future. This King’s command was just the last straw! The unending staring competition between me and King Vincent was going to be a tie as neither of us were ready to back off. So, my mom jumped in as a referee. “What are you saying, Liz? King Vincent had already waited until morning to go back. You should ...” My mom was praising the exemplary conduct of my mate, but my dad didn’t consider it enough. He scolded me in
Lizette’s P.O.V. King Vincent’s eyes changed their color for a second before he could compose himself, the look of surprise on his face confused me. Was he really thinking that I would give up my life just for a stranger? The air crackled with tension as he spun on his heels sharply, leaving without uttering a single word. My parents’ startling gasps resounded in my ears, they both begged simultaneously. “Please don’t leave, Your Majesty!” But before their pleas could reach that King, he was gone. His assistant stopped my dad, “Please don’t try to follow His Majesty. As Her Highness wishes to continue her studies, we’ll discuss this matter in the Court, and then inform you about the final decision. Until then, take care of our Queen on our behalf.” … My dad grounded me for being rude to my mate and scolded my mom. “It’s all your fault, Ursula. You didn’t teach your daughter to behave well.” Locked in my room, I was listening to that live broadcast of my parents’ fight. I
Vincent’s P.O.V. “Lizette Bancroft. Age 18, one of the brightest students in the Silver Claw academy!” The file containing all the information about my Erasthai was presented by Beta Arlo, he was lecturing me as usual. “Our Queen is alone in the Silver Claw Pack. When will you call her parents?” He turned the pages of the file and pointed out the contact information. “Here are the links to her social media accounts and contact number. Be a man and contact your Erasthai, she must be waiting for you.” “No one is waiting for me!” Fed up by his nosiness, I flipped the table and growled furiously. “That little she-wolf has preferred to study for that stupid graduation over me. Let her stay in that pack to live her life. I’m not interested in a stubborn teenager!” Arlo took two steps back to avoid flying contents of my office table, gasping in disbelief. “Calm down, Your Majesty! Where is your logic? Your Erasthai is young, chasing her dreams like you did in your teen years
Lizette’s P.O.V. “How dare you!” My heart jumped to my throat as my eyes flew open, the sight of a half-shifted lycan growling furiously, shook the ground below me. Puffing her chest with pride, Onyx announced proudly. “Look, Liz! Our mate is here for us. He’s back!” King Vincent? The tall, mighty lycan growing out of his expensive suit was none other than my mate. His blood-red eyes shot fiery daggers at my class fellows as he ordered using his Royal command. “Execute these wolves for insulting my Erasthai. All these nasty spectators will be blinded to enjoying this scene.” A chorus of pitiful cries echoed in the aisle as everyone knelt, baring their necks in submission. “Please have some mercy, Your Majesty!” These severe punishments twisted my guts with fear as I felt a cold dread touching my spine, riveting to my spot. I experienced a massive jumpscare as King Vincent’s assistant, who came to my parents’ Villa, rushed towards me and spoke, “His Majesty is furio
Lizette’s P.O.V. With the book safely packed in my bag, I returned to my dorm after an eventful day. My two roommates Helly and Charlotte were already getting ready to go out with their boyfriends. So, I silently sat on my bed to wait for their exit. Charlotte’s gaze fell on me while applying liner, she hurriedly tapped on Helly’s shoulder. “Her Highness is here!” Here we go! The long greetings and the pledges of loyalty once again tested my patience here, it was quite funny that my mean juniors were behaving so respectfully. In our dorm, students were accommodated according to their ranks. And thanks to my status in the pack, I had to share a room with two omegas. But it didn’t mean that my life was a bed of roses, Helly and Charlotte were no less than Stella. Anyway, they informed me about their date night and even bought me a coffee, tempting me to read a rule book in 2024. My mind became a breeding den of questions for some answers, intensifying my curiosity. I took out