Two

SOPHIA'S POV

Cold water ran from my head and down to my toes, while I was under the shower.

I felt refreshed but then my heart was in great turmoil.

I felt like something really big was about to happen. However, I didn't think it was a good thing.

I liked the pace of my life and I only aimed to advance further.

A big event would only jeopardize what I have built so far.

"What do you think is wrong, Kyra?" I asked my wolf but I only got a distressed whine in return.

I could feel her pace restlessly and I wish I could embrace her.

But then I had spent a long time in the shower and I knew Alpha Dante would want me to be in attendance when the king arrived.

I wish I could just crash on my bed and sleep through without seeing the king.

However, the lives of numerous she-wolves were at stake.

In the next second, I turned off the shower and walked out naked.

Walking into my closet which was filled with arrays of different leather pants and shirts, I chose just any.

However, I wouldn't forget going out without my mask.

In a few moments, I was ready and I walked out of my bedroom.

"King Roman is here." I heard the Gamma from earlier say to me and I groaned in response. I wasn't in the mood to talk to anybody. I could guess he had been waiting outside for reasons known to him.

Seeing that I didn't care to reply to his message, the Gamma went silent and we walked down to the royal hall, in silence.

Immediately I stepped into the hall, I heard a loud voice.

"Welcome, The Lycan King! King Roman!!" The announcer said, with so much reverence in his voice.

At this, I snorted and went to stand beside the Alpha.

"Alpha!" I said, simply, in a respectful tone. However, he didn't reply to me as his eyes were set on King Roman.

My eyes moved to look in the direction of the King and I held my breath.

It was my first time meeting him but his deeds had traveled before him.

However, inside of me, I could feel my wolf racing, clawing at our soul bond.

My nipples puckered and I felt goosebumps line my skin.

My senses heightened and I realized why I had been so restless.

I watched as the Lycan King walked up to me with a serious look on his face.

"Mate!!" He declared and the whole hall gasped, in shock.

However, I was frozen. I couldn't believe what was happening to me right there.

I had prayed to the Moon Goddess earlier and it seemed as if my prayers backfired on me.

"Mate!" He said, again and immediately I came back to my senses.

"No!" I refuted as I started to move away from King Roman.

"Stop!" He ordered but I didn't give a damn about it.

My eyes roamed around the hall and I could see the shocked look on the faces of everyone, including the Alpha.

I turned to look at King Roman and I said, "I cannot be your mate." And then I turned around, ready to dash out of the hall.

However, in the next second, he was before me like a flash and I gasped.

"You're my mate and you should submit to me." I heard Roman say, in a stern tone.

"I'm not going to submit to anybody." I clapped back, through gritted teeth. My hands were clenched into fits as I tried to plan my escape route.

I wouldn't be so gullible to be happy about having the Lycan King as my mate.

I was going to be bullied and locked up in his pack house. That was what any old-fashioned pack would do.

I would never be allowed to go rogue-hunting.

A warrior like myself would be turned into a worthless breeder.

I didn't want that kind of life for myself or anyone else.

As my eyes roamed around, I could see Roman taking steps toward me.

He had a determined look on his face and I knew he wanted to conquer me.

However, I wasn't one to be conquered.

"Listen to me, Sophia." King Roman said to me and I was stumped.

He knew my name!

At this point, I was sure he had his eyes on me before now but then I had never met him.

My eyes squinted and in the next second, I flew into the air and landed a heavy kick on Roman's face.

"Ahhh…" The whole pack gasped, in shock at what I just did.

King Roman's face flew to the side as blood flew out of his mouth.

However, I didn't wait to see what happened after that. As soon as I landed on the floor, I dashed out of the royal hall.

I didn't look back for one minute as I jumped through rails and stairs.

In a few minutes, I was out of the pack house but then I suddenly felt a gust of wind.

King Roman appeared before me with an angry look on his face.

"You're testing my patience, Sophia." He said to me and I sneered. He had his fingers on his swollen face and I smiled at my artwork.

For a moment, I was scared that he had caught me but I wouldn't back down.

I was also surprised that he could run so quickly. What did I expect? He was the Lycan King after all.

"Watch me!" I said, and immediately dashed toward him.

My right hand was clenched into a tight fist and it flew toward him.

I expected to land a solid hit on him but in the next second, he caught my fist with his left hand.

"Take that…" I said, kicking him in the groin, catching him unaware.

"Ahhhh…" He screamed and he immediately let go of my fist. Swiftly, I pushed him aside and started to sprint out of the pack.

"Come back, here!!" Roman screamed and I let out a low and mocking chuckle.

I was glad that I had overpowered him but in the next second, I heard loud thumping behind me.

I turned my head slightly and I was met with the sight of Roman running with his hand cupping his groin.

It looked funny to me but then I knew it wasn't going to be funny if he ever caught me.

In the next moment, I sprinted past the gate of the pack.

I met with a crossroad and I was skeptical on which way to go.

I decided to run to my left as it led toward the forest. I could find my way in the forest and I could use the opportunity to kill any rogue lurking around.

Swiftly, I turned to go to the left but in the next second, Roman landed before me like he had fallen from heaven.

Before I could comprehend what was happening, he gave me a kick to my legs and swept me off my feet.

"You twat!" I cussed as I landed on the dusty floor, with dust flying over.

I didn't relax, I stood up swiftly and jumped toward him.

My right hand shifted half-way and my fingers changed into claws while my hand was filled with white fur.

In the next second, I clawed at Roman's face, creating bloody gashes all over his face.

"You shouldn't have done that." He said, and immediately he caught hold of my furry hand and he twisted it.

I could feel my wolf pushing against our bond. It wanted to jump out and defend me against our mate.

However, I fought to suppress my wolf side.

"Let go of me!" I said, in a threateningly cold tone while I looked at Roman. Pain shot through my furry hand but then my face was devoid of emotions.

I didn't want him to have the satisfaction that he had caused me pain.

"I cannot let you go, girl." He said, to me, with a determined look in his eyes.

At that moment, I knew if I didn't run, I would be giving my whole life to him.

In the next second, my other hand shifted partially, and I dug my claws into Roman's outstretched hand.

As I attacked him again and again, I could see all the bruises and gashes on his body, healing up at an alarming speed.

"Shit!" I cussed, as I realized he was a tough nut to crack. In the next second, I dragged my hands away from him and I stumbled backward.

"You can't catch me." I boasted with a sneer on my face. His eyes were on me and for a moment, I could see the look of admiration on his face.

However, it was gone in the next moment and I thought I was seeing things.

Without thinking twice, I dashed past him, into the forest.

I didn't stop, I continued to run even when the trees and the leaves served as my covering.

In the next second, I came to an abrupt end.

My eyes had turned hazy and I needed to take in oxygen.

Fighting with the Lycan King was exhausting and I wished I would never see him in my life, again.

The forest was incredibly quiet apart from the light creakings from insects and swaying of leaves.

However, in the next second, I heard a low chuckle behind me.

Before I could turn back, I felt a hand on my back and I was pushed violently to the ground.

"Hmmm." I groaned in pain, as my back hit the forest floor, throwing up the dried leaves.

My eyes shifted to see Roman looming over me, with an angry expression on his face.

"Submit to me!" He thundered, with a fierce expression.

Immediately, I started to sit upright but in the next second, he jumped on me and held me down.

"I'll never submit to you." I spat at him, as his legs clamped around mine.

My words riled him up and he caught onto my throat.

As his hand tightened around my throat, I felt like I was going to die.

I couldn't breathe but then I knew he was trying to force me into submission.

"Submit!" He ordered.

"Never!" I clapped back, in a strained voice and immediately I spat on his face.