Lucius' POV: "Livia!” I stood up in shock when I saw the sight before me, then bent my body to take a closer look at Livia's body. The scarlet on her chest, where my cloth belt had been wrapped, produced some slight shaking, and as I got closer to her, I could feel the frequency of her breathing change. My hand brushed against her chest, and the heartbeat, which was already very small and calm, suddenly became faster, like a source of life that was bursting into life. Livia is recovering, she must be recovering, she's saved! Did the moon god hear my prayer and grant my wish? I didn't have time to think carefully about this, I felt my heartbeat become very fast, it was like a stone rolling on a steep cliff, as if it was following the changes of Livia's heartbeat without my control. With my trembling hands I slowly untied the corner of Livia's cloth belt, and then with as slow a movement as possible untied the belt from her chest layer by layer. The band was originally a piece
Lucius' POV: "I heard that Livia’s body is actually recovering, what a fatal wound that was, are you sure this is true?" "It's a medical miracle, I want to know what it's all about." "What's going on in there now, I heard that Alpha Lucius has been guarding it." Their tiny chatter reached my ears, but it made me feel distracted, and I couldn't help but increase my voice. "You guys get me a bucket of cool water right now, no, five buckets!" They seemed to be startled, then did not dare to have the slightest hesitation to rush out, the ward door stood a large part of the people instantly less. I looked worriedly at Livia's wounds, the intertwined flesh and blood seemed much more stable, the bloody hole in her chest had almost doubled in size, the tiny wounds elsewhere on her body had completely recovered, and even her skin seemed to have taken on a silvery white sheen. I vaguely feel that her aura seems to have changed somehow, but I can't say what exactly this change is. She m
Lucius' POV: When the doctors had all left the room, I placed the towel inside a new bucket and proceeded to wipe Livia's body. The moisture from Livia's body heat kept gathering in the room, and after a while I could feel the air becoming a little humid, but Livia's gradually soothed expression kept me moving. The doctors outside the ward seemed to be tired of standing around and left the doorway one by one, leaving only the attending doctor to remain there. The sunlight outside the window faded and came back in from the opposite direction at some point, and I knew it was afternoon. I watched carefully every little change in Livia's body. The wound on her chest had been undergoing healing until now I could see that the bloody hole had completely merged together into fresh flesh. I have been hanging in mid-air heart seems to have fallen back at this moment, the cool water seems to make her burning dissipate a lot, her expression also became very peaceful, I do not know when her
Livia's POV: The warmth of the embrace and the inviting scent almost made me lose my mind, and in that instant I realized it was Lucius. A kind of surprise appeared in my heart, I did not expect that when I woke up I would see the person I loved. But after the surprise, I suddenly calmed down. Why did Lucius hold me in his arms so excitedly? I remembered what he had said when he left me, that I was not good enough for him. I remembered how he stood by and didn't help when I faced the wolves in the jungle. I remembered that in the Nightshade wolves he left with a few women in his arms laughing. These images stabbed me in the heart scene by scene, tearing the surprise in my heart completely into hideous pieces. Maybe I was slowly getting stronger before so that he had some importance to me, but such behavior is too much of a perversion, I suddenly felt some fear. I resisted his attraction with all my might and gathered my courage to push him away from me, but I bowed my head wh
Livia's POV: In this instant the wetness in my eyes could no longer be controlled, and all those sad memories were left behind, and the next moment I hugged his chest with all my might. "Lucius!" I pressed my face hard against his warm skin and embraced his body without a care in the world, no matter how sad the memories once were, but I decided to trust him, it was all a grind for him to make me stronger! The friction of our skin created a spark, the electricity made my heart rate change rapidly, I breathed in the charming scent of his body with abandon, and the warmth of his skin seemed to melt me. The change in me seemed to make tenderness appear inside the corners of his eyes as he gently stroked my hair and his breathing became more rapid, and the next moment I saw him lower his head, and when I didn't react, his warm lips instantly blocked my mouth. It was as if a lightning bolt had appeared inside my head, my pupils instantly increased in size, and under his strong attrac
Lucius' POV: "Miracle, this is simply a miracle!!!" "Look at the distance between Alpha Lucius and Livia, is there any relationship between them? ......" The two of us seemed to be glowing gems inside the dark night, and all kinds of talk reached my ears, which made my brow furrow a little. Because there was something about their talk that affected my mood. "Crescent Pack is recovering, don't you all have anything to do." I raised my head and gave a stern look around, and spoke in a calm tone. The next moment everyone stopped talking, my gaze made them lower their heads, and then they went about their business. The surroundings became much more relaxed, and my frown loosened. When I led Livia to the villa gate, I saw that Kalliope had just come out of it as well. "Livia!" Kalliope looked up and seemed to notice us, and the next moment she let out a startled cry, and then actually trotted over in spite of her image. "Madam Kalliope!" Livia’s voice also sounded in my ears, I
Livia's POV: Is this what it feels like to gain power? When I arrived inside the forest and transformed into a wolf, I was shocked by the power that filled my body. A furnace full of energy seemed to be inside my body, and I only needed to use the power gently, and I could feel the huge energy flowing inside my body. I ran on the dirt of the forest, the strong wind blowing in front of me did not give me any hindrance, I saw that my fur had turned completely silvery white, and it was as if there was a power contained in my fur. When the strong wind blows from the front, the fur seems to have filtered the pressure of the wind and become a pass to travel through the wind, no matter how I enhance my speed, the strong wind can not bring me much pressure. My limbs ran powerfully on top of the dirt, the power inside my body seemed to have no end, it felt like I was almost flying, it was an addictive feeling. But even as I raised my power to its maximum, my breathing remained steady.
Livia's POV: I gave him an aura-filled response, and then I boosted my speed once again. The power of the Moon God flowed inside my blood, every muscle and every meridian of mine became incredibly powerful, and at this moment I used all of that power. The wind pressure blowing in front of me became stronger, but when it swept over my fur it only blew backwards, as if these forest spirits did not want to hinder me. The surrounding trees turned into phantoms, and I seemed to become a wind, distance in front of me as if not like distance, that is just the wind in a moment where it needs to blow through. But despite this, the tantalizing scent behind me was like a ghost that kept following me, bewitching my nerves and making me addicted. The surroundings changed again, the ground grew more flowers, and the scent of the flowers mixed with the scent behind me, but it still couldn't cover up the addictive feeling. Lucius was right behind me, and he was no more than ten feet away! The
Livia's POV: Pregnancy was not easy. That I realized as my stomach grew and I became more and more worried. I worried about all the things that could go wrong during childbirth. I did not want to die, I wanted to be there for my child. Besides the worry and fear, there were my moodswings. I had to say that Lucius was very patient with me and I felt bad for him sometimes. I even felt bad for Ylva and Lydia who had to endure my outbursts. Adrian followed me everywhere as Lucius made him my personal guard and once in a while I would yell at him as well. Sometimes because I just wanted to and sometimes for no reason at all. Well, that's what happens when you don't get enough sleep because your stomach is in the way, when you constantly feel hungry and when everything feels uncomfortable. “Lydia, Ylva I do want you to work for me anymore. Bring someone that I won't feel bad yelling at. Like that maid Jessica or anyone I don't like.” I said feeling really bad for my moodswings. “No My
Lucius' POV: “Good morning.” She smiled while tucked under the sheets. “Good morning,” I said, turning so that I lay facing her. “Aren't you late? It's almost lunchtime.” She said. I groaned, not wanting to think of anything else but laying in bed with my mate. “I don't want to leave.” I admitted, reaching for her under the sheets. She was still naked. Good Lord. I wanted to touch her all over again as I remembered her bare body. I always thought she looked beautiful but now she was exquisite. She was fuller, more radiant and alive. She was ravishing. “Not again, Lucius.” She beamed at me. I was touching her under the sheets, enjoying the feel of her. “Why not?” “Because I need to be able to walk.” “Oh, but I would rather have you in bed all day.” I joked. Although it was partly true. “You never get enough, do you?” she shook her head at me. If only she knew. I thought. Livia sat up on the bed and then swung her legs down. “Oh God! She groaned, startled. “What?” “Nothin
Livia's POV: Lucius stiffened and the room went quiet. I could hear my own heart race and it felt like forever before he said, “what did you say?” “I said you will become a father soon,” I told him a bit louder and with more confidence. Slowly, Lucius took a few steps back and then turned away. Oh, God! He was not happy. Hopping down from the table I went to him. I put my hand lightly on his shoulder. “I understand if you are not happy.” Never having a relationship with his parents and what he went through growing up, could explain his reaction. “Happy?” He turned to me carefully and grabbed my arms. “I am not happy Livia. I am lucky. You make me the luckiest man on earth even if I don't deserve it.” I could see a mix of emotions in his eyes. Happiness, sadness and worry. “You deserve every bit of it,” I assured. “And you would be an amazing father.” His hands slid up to my face, holding it gently. “Livia, you are a blessing in my cursed existence.” I didn't know whether to
Livia's POV: When I woke up I'm the morning Lucius was already gone. I scolded myself for not telling him I was pregnant. I knew I was worrying for nothing and that the news would probably make him very happy. After getting dressed I decided to look for him immediately. I went straight to Lucius' office, there I saw him engrossed in the papers in his hands. I cleared my throat to capture his attention. Lucius put the papers down on the table and stood up before looking at me. “Did you already miss me, wife?” He smiled. “Am I disturbing you?” I asked walking over to him. “No, bit you are distracting me much.” He said letting his gaze rake my body. I did nothing to prepare myself so that he found me distracting despite everything, made me confident. Lucius tilted his head to one side and studied me even more closely. “Did you gain some weight?” He asked and my confidence went out the window. “I am not sure,” I mumbled. “You look…” his eyes darkened. I knew that gaze and it brou
Livia's POV: I am pregnant, I am pregnant, I am pregnant. I kept chanting those words to myself everyday. I could still not believe it. How do I tell Lucius? It haven't even been up to two weeks since the incidence that claimed his life, would he be happy to have a child in this mess? He had never said anything about wanting to have a child ever which made me a bit concerned. Somehow I felt that he wouldn't be thrilled. I tried to imagine his reaction in my head several times but I couldn't figure out what his expression would be like. “Ylva… I am pregnant,” I told her as she prepared me for the night. Ylva stared at me through the mirror. Her eyes twinkled with both surprise and happiness. “My Lady…!” She exclaimed after she opened her mouth several times but was not able to say anything. “Can… I hug you… once?” I blinked a few times in surprise. I and Ylva had been very close, closer than with Lydia it she had never asked for a hug before. The only time she hugged me was when
Livia’s POV: I felt as though a storm had struck me. My whole emotions was in a mess. The heartbeat that I heard against my ears were crisp and loud. The urge to press my ears deeper to his chest grew in me, wanting to make sure I wasn't wrong and my ears hadn't lied to me. I didn't want this to be a dream or the sweet illusion that had been repeating in my subconsciousness. When his voice slipped to my ears in the most sweetest way, once again a wave of emotions washed my entire heart. My tears filled the rim of my eyes and tears slowly dribbled uncontrollably from my eyes. I slowly lifted my chin up, looking around to feel his hand around me before my emerald eyes finally met with Lucius' deep red ones. “I'm sorry, did I make you wait for long?” He asked as though he hadn't died, as though I hadn't killed him and as though it has only been an hour of our separation, when it had been more than 12 hours. 12 hours might be a mere few hours to others, but not to me who bore the guil
Livia's POV: My emerald eyes turned wider, glint of red appeared on my eyes that the serpent didn't miss. Reaching out my hand, I tried to manifest Elise when the serpent began to shake its body, causing large ripples and waves to tower over me. I looked at the upcoming waves as it was about to devour me hungrily. The waves spread wide like a mountain, wanting to eat me alive. My eyes flared brighter with hint of redness as I raised my hand out of impulse and was surprisingly able to create a barrier wide enough to cover the boat from being consumed by the waves. While I was surprised that I still haven't discovered all what I could do with my abilities, I wanted to breathe out in relief, I realized it wasn't the end as the serpent had quickly arrived behind me, rushing towards me. I clicked my tongue, pushing myself on the other end of the boat and ducked down as the serpent was about to take a taste bite on me. During the fight, the creature didn't help me. Instead he continued t
Livia's POV: A single boat coasted towards the shore, at the side where I stood. On the end of the boat was a creature who was cloaked in black. Its body was shorter than mine as his back was hunched forward. From underneath his cloak, his black bones hands held the wooden paddle on his hand. Though his eyes was covered, I could feel it moving towards me as if he knew I needed to cross this deadly river. “You… are coming to the boat?” The hoarse voice of the creature was shrilling and there was a delay in his first words as if his tongue was having a difficulty on speaking quickly. I nodded my head before putting my feet on the surface of the boat. As I went onboard, the creature looked at me. No words exchanged, but I could see his displeasure, “Soul… give me.” “I won't be fully crossing the sea to the abyss,” I answered, “And only crossing the sea to the abyss would I need to pay, don't I?” The creature huffed to show his annoyance but he didn't reply as I was correct. While cr
Livia's POV: In the forest of the Crescent Pack, the place where I had found my Mate and my peace, a place which I had considered a safe haven now haunted me with memories of I and Lucius. I felt empty as a part of me now became lost, Elise, my wolf had been quiet and hadn't let out a sound since the minute Lucius gave out his last breath. I had prevented Adrain from coming along in order for me to gain full concentration. I was certain that no matter how narrow my chances were of seeing Lucius again, it would be enough for me to bring him back to life. I went deep into the forest till I hit to the spot where the old oak tree was planted. I couldn't remember the last time since I came to this part of the forest. The oak tree which stood in front of me now which I had named ‘grandma’ was my solace and healing place when I had no one, but Lucius came along and he became more than just a safe haven for me, he became my paradise and I planned spending every moment of my life in his embr