Livia’s POV: He crouched down looking directly into my eyes, I could feel his impatience, it's made me somewhat satisfied death I could torture him this way. No matter how powerful he seems to be, my resistance will surely win over. He grabbed my hand and I greeted my teeth in pain as I felt his grip tightening on my hand, he yanked my hand pulling me up and I took the opportunity to look into his eyes, just one glance and I sensed he was no longer in his sane mind. This bastard doesn't even have the real power to control himself. He suddenly held me by the hem of my blouse and forcefully ripped it apart, the tearing sound of my dress made me realize I had no advantage on my side. My entire upper body was exposed to him except for the thin top I wore underneath which did little to cover my breast leaving my upper chest and lower abdomen exposed. I saw him licked his needs as he was about to tear the last layer of clothing I had on, but a knock sounded on the door. He paused for
Livia’s POV: “See Livia…” he said, coming closer to me. “If you have me by your side nothing and nobody can harm you.” Oh, right. Nobody could harm me except him. If he thought I would throw myself in his arms in exchange for safety then he was dead wrong. “I rather take the lashes,” I said with clenched fists. He clenched his jaw and looked like he was about to slap me. He brought his hand up in the air, I didn't flinch but then he gestured for the maids to come. “Take her to the kitchen and give her more work in place of the beatings. No work, no food and if she tries to steal, cut off her arms.” he said with an angry expression. “Yes, my lord.” I followed the maids without fighting but it seemed like they wanted a fight. They would give me a push now and then as we made our way to the kitchen and once we arrived they turned my life into hell. “You just have to endure, child if you still want to continue with your training, try your best to finish your chores in time and be
Lucius' POV: I quietly followed them, completely abandoning my training, wanting to know what this weekend was thinking of, whether she was tough or just pretending to be, I just needed to check it out on the spot. The training Hall is very well equipped with all kinds of equipment to exercise strength as this is the most important building in the pack, it is here that the pack’s most powerful warriors are trained and every warrior will need to go through the baptism of sweat and blood here to enable them become real soldiers. I looked in the direction where Livia was, her test had already begun. The rule of the Crescent Pack states that all new members entering into the training ground must be tested by warriors who have a lot of combat experience. Only by getting beaten up before training can they be made aware of the cruelty of the training ground. I guess the young warrior had some pity on her, that's why he didn't introduce this to her yesterday. My current position was som
Livia’s POV: The battle continued as I dodged his attacks and attacked Ace with all my strength. His body was like a hard stone and my attacks were too useless. In a few minutes, I felt that my strength was about to run out and my body became slow. My dodging movement became overwhelming and suddenly he hit me in the shoulder with a punch. The pain came from my shoulder as my body swayed and almost fell from the tremendous force of the blow. I felt like I was hit by a rock. No! I had to hold on until the end! The pain was well within my tolerance! I greeted my teeth tightly and strained against his attacks. Now I can barely do anything to attack him, I can only keep defending, but my defense was becoming more and more difficult. A breakthrough! Ace kicked me in the leg, but this time I didn't have the strength to continue holding back. The tremendous Force made me lose my balance instantly, I fell to the ground uncontrollably. I had lost again! “You're a very tenacious girl
Livia's POV: I was still in the middle of taking a bite out of the long bread when I heard a sudden slamming in front of me and I steadied my eyes tensely at a woman who stood before me. She had a very bright face and a white kind smile across her face, proving her to be a very friendly person. As she named herself I returned her smile with another one and heard another voice from behind. “I told you not to surprise her, didn't I? Did you forget how many people you have scared of due to your rough personality?” She added from behind a snappy voice. Yuva turned her head, shrugging her shoulders, and took a seat across from me. Duh,l that isn't my fault here, and I don't call it rough! It's called being friendly, you know!” She rolled her eyes. “Yes yes, friendly to the point you scare someone off, that's the first time I've ever heard of that.” Her cynical tone added to her cold nature and a black hair but Ylva didn't take her friend's chidding tone to heart and seemed to be v
Livia’s POV: After lunch, the head maid gave me more and more work for everyday that passed along with insulting comments. At first, I used to get angry, but then I realized why they hated me so much. People like me who haven't gotten a reason to work as much as people like them do to make a living, but I still never got to leave a luxurious life, still I had no right to complain when this was their daily life since they were young. “Watch these as well.” One maid said throwing more clothes at me. “And stop being so slow and hurry now!” She ordered. A few maid giggled as they watched me from a distance. “Would you mind helping instead of giggling?” I called. “Of course!” She said then kicked dirt at the clothes that I had already washed. Now all of them laughed. Anger boiled inside of me but I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply. When I calmed down I opened my eyes and stood up. This was enough and I will teach her a lesson this time. “Nancy!” Madam Kalliope stood at the
Livia’s POV: One afternoon, after training I had gone to perform my task to clean the west wing of the villa. Partly due to the fact that I was one of the few mates who haven't wolfed out yet and the slowly growing jealousy and envy of the other maids that saw the likeness Alpha Xandros had for me, I didn't have that much people to talk to. While sweeping the long hall, a senior maid with long curly brown hair called out to me. “Livia.” I turned my head, I didn't know most of the maids name as I was a new maid and I thought it would be rude for me to ask so I replied briefly while hiding my nescience. “What can I help you with?” “Do you know how to cook?” I nodded. “Yes, but not that well…” before I could finish my words, she clapped her hands. “Good! Come with me now! We are in a hurry for dinner preparation. “Let's go!” I didn't get the chance to ask what type of dinner I was supposed to help with. When I arrived at the kitchen, she led me to peel some potatoes and I sat the
Livia’s POV: The Moon was out again and this night I set out to go into the forest as I needed to calm my nerves and feel nature around me a lot more. At this moment, I remembered my favorite tree on the rogues Pack which I named grandma, how I had missed her so much, all I needed now was to hug her and feel her soothing embrace. I let my hair flow freely down my neck this time so as to cover the site of my face where Alpha Xandros had slapped me, not wanting to attract the attention of outsiders to me. I didn't think there was any need for me to hide from the guards anymore as I already traded my services and strength for permission to freely go in and out of the building, it's not like I plan on running away either. The marks on my face and the one to my body which I had gotten from severe hard tasks had already started to heal and had turned from red to somewhat purpleish and very soon not a single scar will be left on my body, except if new ones would be inflicted. It was
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