Livia's POV: It was the eve of the coronation night and Alpha Xandros had declared a feast for all the pack members to be held in the same spot where the coronation would be held. It had been a long tiring day as I felt like I had been given the most strenuous tasks. Madam Kalliope had been too busy in the kitchen so she couldn't come to my rescue. I was single handedly left to clean the west wing of the villa alone, I had been upset that I wasn't given the same duties as Ylva and Lydia as they were walking out on the field preparing for the feast. “The coronation is tomorrow mom, we're running out of time!” I heard a sudden raised voice from one of the rooms. The voice was so familiar that I knew at a shot that it was Xandros, but what could he be doing here? I walked in closer to the room where I heard his voice from. It wasn't my intention to eavesdrop but my curiosity was like a siren's call pulling me towards the room. “Why don't we just send the guards to capture him and th
Livia's POV: I slowly snuck out of the villa’s premises, using all my mind to remember the route to Lucius' house, the moon was already out in the sky and I was leaving the villa, more people were trooping in for the feast, the training ground building stood before me and I stood still trying to figure out what route to follow. I wasn't paying attention to my surroundings as many unfamiliar faces surrounded me, all rushing off to the feast. Suddenly, two giant hands grabbed my arms on both sides. What is happening? I looked around confused only to find Alpha Xandros' guards had already surrounded me. “Let go of me! Why are you taking me?” I got no reply as they dragged me with little effort back to the villa. Why is this happening now? I needed to get across to Lucius… What games do Xandros want to play? Instead of taking me to the villa, they brought me directly to where the feast was being held. When we arrived at the field, I was surprised at the amount of people who came for
Livia's POV: This man's name was Boaz. The crowd changed his name as the fight started, but once he missed a strike, the chanting lessened and when he missed three strikes; it became quiet. It looked like he never missed before, but I was smaller and quicker than him. I easily stepped away from each strike with little effort thanks to my enhanced dodging skills. Boaz frowned, his face hardened. He tightened his grip on the sword and made himself ready to attack, this time showing no mercy. But he could still not even hit me once. Adrian knew I was provoking him on purpose. Warming him up while entertaining the crowd. I felt like I could easily finish him, but there was no fun in that. I looked up to see where Xandros sat. He tried to remain calm, but I could see the worry in his eyes, he should not have bargained with a fight. When Boaz became a little tired, I began my attack. My sword hit his shield with such force that he stumbled a few steps back. Gasps came from the crowd. B
Livia's POV: I couldn't sleep because of the pain in my arm. Now I understood where the pains went. I layed on the ground facing the other side pretending to be asleep so he wouldn't know that I was hurting. It took a while for the pain to die down. When the pain was completely gone, I took a deep breath, finally relaxing. Now I tried to sleep, but the ground was cold and I felt like I was breathing in dust, but it didn't seem as terrible as the first time I was here, at least I have Adrian with me. Turning around I found Adrian sleeping with no problem, I was glad my powers did help him as I couldn't live with the fact that I was the reason why he got injured. My mind immediately drifted to Lucius, what would he be doing at this moment? Would he be laying in the forest unaware of the situation on ground now? Did he know I had been put in the dungeon?... I don't know why but I wasn't worried about being in here as I had the hope that Lucius would surely come to my rescue. With th
Lucius' POV: Everyone's eyes were widened in anticipation awaiting the opening of the chest to reveal the jewel of Camelot but I knew it wouldn't work. I stared closely at Livia from time to time, seeing the expression on her face I could tell she wasn't the least interested in what was happening before her, instead her eyes wandered in the crowd, I knew I was the person she was searching for. The blood began to drop on the lock of the chest and at this point, I also anticipated what would happen next. Time seemed to pass by slowly at the moment and I was already running out of patience. Everyone's gaze was now on the chest, expecting it to open but to their surprise, it didn't. This was the perfect time for me to reveal myself to my Pack and redeem my people from the hold of Luna Lysandra and her son. I immediately left where I was standing to go stand in the middle of the field. I could hear murmurs erupting from the crowd and I knew I was the reason for such uproar. I couldn'
Livia's POV: “I propose a duel… A swordfight to determine the winner, the loser has to forfeit the throne and the winner gets to become Alpha.” Xandros suggested to the crowd and to Lucius, a loud uproar came from the crowd showing their approval of the suggestion. The plan was about to kick in, just one touch of the poisoned sword and the rest would be history. The two men put on their armor and they were led to the ring by the battle officiator, Xandros immediately cut in front of Lucius as he rushed to the sword rack to pick the sword in the left rack… the plan instantly set into motion. Lucius looked at me from the ring, though I couldn't hear what he said but his facial expression says it all. “Just hang in there a little, this will all be over very soon.” I felt I heard him say. “For the realm, for justice… draw steel!” The battle officiator's voice shut through the crowd and the fight began. They both unsheathed their swords as it glistened when touched by the sword, the b
Livia's POV: Xandros winced in pain as he held his cheek, he didn't care much about the injury on his face, all he focused on was his mother who was running towards him, but instead of her showing a proud emotion, her face held the expression of that of anguish. His vision began to blur, his eyes struggling to focus on the faces surrounding him, his eyes lingered in search of something or something and I knew it was me. I slowly stood on my feet and rubbed my knees that were already peeled from the effect of kneeling on the rough ground for too long. Xandros held his head as he felt his head spin, his limbs felt heavy as if weighted by invisible chains. His eyes widened in realization as he stumbled backwards, his hand clutching his throat, the venomous Nightshade potion had already begun its journey into his heart as it coursed through his veins, its deadly grip tightening. The crowd watched all these happenings with their mouths agape, waiting to see the end result. “No… imposs
Livia's POV: Xandros winced in pain as he held his cheek, he didn't care much about the injury on his face, all he focused on was his mother who was running towards him, but instead of her showing a proud emotion, her face held the expression of that of anguish. His vision began to blur, his eyes struggling to focus on the faces surrounding him, his eyes lingered in search of something or something and I knew it was me. I slowly stood on my feet and rubbed my knees that were already peeled from the effect of kneeling on the rough ground for too long. Xandros held his head as he felt his head spin, his limbs felt heavy as if weighted by invisible chains. His eyes widened in realization as he stumbled backwards, his hand clutching his throat, the venomous Nightshade potion had already begun its journey into his heart as it coursed through his veins, its deadly grip tightening. The crowd watched all these happenings with their mouths agape, waiting to see the end result. “No… imposs
Livia's POV:It was lady Jade, the woman who came with Alpha Alexander and his sister to the Villa to see Alpha Xandros. The woman was dressed in a navy gown and her lips were painted in the same red color I recalled similar to the one she used when she visited the Villa.The woman came to greet me with a smile, but I wasn't slow to notice how the smile she had didn't reach her eyes.“Yes,” I said, I didn't think it was needed that I tell the lady that I wasn't a maid any longer, “My name is Livia Gallio, I hope you have a pleasant evening, lady Jade,” I greeted, at the time I also noticed four ladies standing behind lady Jade.Seems lady Jade had also been taken a liking to Lucius, with Lucius visiting several packs to attend to meetings, it is more likely that they had crossed paths maybe once or a couple times.“I do have a pleasant evening… before I saw you.” Added lady Jade to me, but her words couldn't even bring out an emotion from my face. She had come running when she heard o
Livia's POV:My cheeks turned pink at his words, he knew what words managed to make my heart flutter, “it's thanks to the dress,” I said, pulling the side of my skirt. My heart was filled with happiness from the dress he gave me.“And the shoes,” I added, not forgetting one single thing Lucius have gifted me.“Those are what compliments you. Have you heard of how a dress only suits the person wearing it because of the person? That is how it goes. The dress looks beautiful to you because you are the one who is wearing them. I can give you my words that out of all ladies in this building, you are the one who honest the osten out of them all.”Lucius noted how my heart picked a rice at his words, and his charming smile only broadened. Reaching out his hand, he gently asked me, “your hands, Milady?”“It's my pleasure,” I replied with a little shyness and giddiness as I placed my hands on his.I was about to take one step forward when Lucius wrapped his hand around my waist, his eyes curve
Livia's POV:“But now, I think I have begun loving winter and that is because of you. You make my days full of warmth, and that's also because you are a warm person.”Lucius swipe his finger under my eyes, his smile wasn't full of mischief but kindness and gentleness one could never guess they could see from him.“Sweetheart, you have gotten smooth in seducing me aren't you? Sometimes it worries me that you could seduce people while not knowing it. How do you like the dress?”I was now covered and felt less nervous than before. Turning to the mirror, my eyes stopped at the red dress. The color was almost the same as Lucius red eyes which burnt red that complemented my pale skin and silvery white hair. It looked heavy but when I tried to move, I noticed how light it was despite the many layers that I wore. I wondered if I could go running in the dress.“It's the best gown I've ever worn in my entire life.” I said with a tone of delight.If a dress was enough to make Livia happy, he wo
Livia's POV:I didn't actually feel pain when Lucius' hand whipped my bottom. It didn't feel hurt, and even if it did, the pain was quickly shifted to a tingle of pleasure when Lucius' finger gently caressed there.Still flustered, I stuttered to explain, “I-I wasn't trying to provoke you. I was genuinely curious as to what punishment,” speaking about it again made me want to find the nearest hole to hide in, and quickly I said, “we are going to be late. Can you help me with the corset?” “Okay, we can't be late after all the preparation we did.” Lucius pulled himself from my shoulders and I met his eyes before quickly showing my back.I felt him begin to pull the laces of my corset tightly, trying not to speak, I felt each pill of his hand tug my body from behind. Once the corset had been secured to a tie, I saw Lucius being gentlemanly enough to turn his back.Taking the chance, I quickly wore my petticoat to cover my legs before wearing my stockings which I later realized I had wor
Livia's POV:I could sense a shivering tone from his whisper, and even though I felt cold, my skin that was caressed felt warm on every movement of his fingertips.“You are a werewolf not a wolf, wolves eat people,” I whispered, meeting my eyes with his blazing ones from the mirror. “You wouldn't eat me, would you?”“I would,” he responded, noticing a raise of my eyes which widened, sweetheart the word ‘eat’ doesn't mean biting and munching you, there are many other meanings and I think you know now?”Lucius drawled when he saw my entire face burning in red.“D-do you know how to tie the laces?” I quickly deviated his attention from me to our talk. Being in one room was enough to make my body tingle, and it was even worse when we were in an enclosed room where each of our breaths felt as if it brushed each other.“I do. Spending many years in plans of revenge, you would pick up a few things to learn, be it a dress or painting or falling off cliffs,” Lucius ran his fingers through my l
Livia's POV:The first thing I noticed was the stone work on the collar of the dress which sparkled.I trailed my finger to the dress to feel the softness of the fabric and I could only watch with my face amazed.The dress was beyond beautiful in my entire life, I had never seen such a beautiful dress. Everything about the design was made meticulously to the smallest detail which was paid attention to in order to create the gorgeous piece.“The one who made this dress came from the south , where the best fabrics are made, which was why it took much more time than I thought it would, but seeing the dress now, spending the time was worth it.”He explained, his eyes not staying away from my smile that was wide with shyness and impressed.“Do you like it?” The question came from Lucius who watched my delighted expression with a satisfied smile.I looked at him before I nodded my head fervently. “I love it! This is very beautiful,” I could tell how much work was poured into the dress and L
Livia's POV:My cheeks immediately turned red as I tried to find the right words to speak, but after what Lucius had told me with his seductive smile, I felt as if something had stuck on my throat, and somewhere I was sure that it was my heart jammed on my throat.“What is this?” I asked, trying to force the heat on my cheeks and ears away by deviating his attention to my question.“What do you think? It's a dress that I had someone tailor for you,” Lucius entered my room seamlessly as if it was the most natural thing for him to do, dragging me inside, he closed the door behind him.A dress? I watched how Lucius made his way to the corner of my bed. His hand took the dress that Alpha Alexander gave me to take it to his hand, and next he placed it on the floor using it as some sort of foot rag.“Ah!” A gasp escaped from my lips when seeing the beautiful dress being rubbished on the floor.Hearing the concerned gasp from my lips, Lucius, who had taken a seat on the side of my bed took h
Livia's POV:I opened the box and my eyes stopped to see the blue dress which was folded neatly inside the box pulling the dress, I saw the dress which was made from a fabric that was soft to my touch. The skirt of the dress was long enough to touch the floor as I spread the dress. It was gorgeous.With the days passing by fast, I forgot to question Lucius about the attire I would be wearing, leaving me with almost nothing presentable enough to wear to the Ball.I only remembered the need for a dress last night, and spent your rest of the day thinking about what to wear to the Winter Ball.Lucius is a person of power and high status, I wouldn't want to go to an event like the Winter Ball with worn out and shabby clothes. It wouldn't look good on Lucius.Lucius told me not to worry about how I looked, but today I would be attending the Ball with him, and even if it was only for once, I want to look good in a beautiful dress.Sitting on the bed, I stared at the dress again. This dress w
Livia's POV:“You could choose whether to reply or not.” Lucius stated only to throw me to a maze of puzzles.Didn't he tell me not to be associated with Alpha Alexander? Then why did he now tell me that it was up to my choice whether to answer?I darted my eyes from Lucius to the envelope I placed on the table. When I saw him looking as if he was about to leave, I stood up from the bed, “Alpha Lucius… There has been a certain rumor going around the Pack. Are you and Lady Eleanor of Gray Pack in a relationship?”Lucius turned the side of his face towards me, an expression of confusion passed by his face when he hummed. Maybe I had the wrong impression from the rumors about him and Lady Eleanor, but I know they get to see often as most of the meetings Lucius attended lately were held in Grey Pack.“Will I be inside a room at night with a woman if I am?” Clearly Lucius didn't care about the rumors, he just wanted me not to misunderstand.“I may be a bastard of a person but believe me I