Lucius' POV: I looked at her practicing figure and suddenly felt some appreciation. Long ago I also trained like this. At this time she seemed to notice my arrival and came directly to my side immediately after. Seeing this my face immediately became stern and took her directly to another area of the training ground, an area that would have even harsher training. Although her overall strength had barely reached the standard of a warrior, the wolf she had transformed into had not yet been trained, and she still had a lot of room for improvement. I want her to really grow into a Crescent Pack powerhouse! Livia's POV: Skill as a wolf? I had some doubts when I heard his words, what is the skill of a wolf, isn't it the usual training? "Today I'm going to take you to another area of the training ground, that's where the real warriors stay, training as a wolf is the path that every warrior must take." I followed behind Lucius after he finished his words, but at this time it was as
Livia's POV: I could barely keep my eyes off of him. It was just too beautiful, and his transformation into a wolf's pose was equally horrifyingly attractive to me, and I had some control over wanting to get closer to his body, which was simply the most perfect wolf in this world. At this time my wolf also made an excited sound in my heart. "What a beautiful and powerful wolf this is, he is like the messenger of the moon god, such a man is the companion given to us by the moon god, there is no way I can't feel the glory." Just then, I saw Lucius turn into a human again, and his gaze looked at me sternly. "Did you see what I just demonstrated? Now you try it." Hearing his words, I once again came in front of the wooden block, and I tried to recall his movements just now, but since my attention was caught by his magnificence just now, I didn't remember his movement demonstration very clearly. I suddenly felt the speed of my heart beating rapidly, recalling with all my might, but
Livia's POV: “That's it for today's training, you get some rest early today, tomorrow would be a busy day for the pack as we need to deal with some Nightshade Pack problems.” “Nightshade Pack? Tomorrow?!” Hearing his voice, my brain went blank for a moment, I barely bothered to process the information in front of me, the only thing on my mind was the matter of the Nightshade Pack coming here. But these people are the people who attacked my home, they are all Nightshade Pack's minions! It was as if the screams of my family members were once again ringing in my ears, the fire and blood, the chaos and carnage. I clenched my five fingers together uncontrollably, even though my nails were already deep inside my flesh, I had barely controlled rage and trembling. The executioner who guided those butchers, Nightshade Pack's Alpha Roshan, seemed to be in front of me and I couldn't wait to tear open his chest with my own hands to see what color the devil's heart really is. After such a
Livia's POV: Hate should not be a trap for me to lose my mind. I looked at the direction Lucius left and fell into silence, my mind repeated his words, and gradually felt some loss of mood. He was right, my thoughts just now were a little too impulsive, the other side is a wolf pack Alpha, and I have only been training for a while. I have no chance to take revenge, even if the enemy is standing right in front of me, my current strength will not be able to kill the other party. I thought of these and I squeezed my fingers loose, all over my body seems to have lost its strength, the opportunity is clearly in front of me, but I simply cannot grasp. I stood in place looking at the distant sky, the dim light was gradually becoming dimmer, just like the light in my heart. I knew I had to become stronger, as long as I really became strong enough to kill the other side to be able to take such a chance, but seeing such an opportunity slip away from my hands, I could not help but feel lo
Lucius' POV: Nightshade Pack's location by now should be at the edge of the forest, although there is some distance, but they are supposed to arrive here by noon and they are not yet here. My mind was still not at rest so I decided to go to Livia's quarters to quickly go through my instructions one last time before they passed by. On reaching her room, I found her blankly out the window and I couldn't figure out what she was staring at. “We'll be leaving soon for the battlefield. Make sure to remain indoors and under no circumstance should you cross the refinement of the villa.” I sounded this warning to her, but it sounded more like a plea than a warning. She didn't say anything but only nodded her head in response, she tried hard to avoid my gaze and lowered her head to avoid eye contact, and all I wanted to do was to assure her that I'll never let any harm come to her. But just at this moment, I started hearing noises from outside the walls of the villa. I quickly ran towa
Livia's POV: I couldn't believe my eyes, why would Lucius choose those women when he clearly knows that and his mate, couldn't he have just rejected them? I couldn't just stand by and watch these women take my mate from me, I needed to do something fast to stop him from laying with them. It seems there would be no need for a battle since the Nightshade pack already came to sign a peace treaty with the Crescent Pack, so going out to meet Lucius wouldn't be a bad idea… he said I couldn't leave the villa confinement, technically I wouldn't.. When he sees me, he may likely reject those women, I hope. I quickly rushed out of my room, through the stairs and in no time, I was already out on the pavement just at the entrance of the building. I stared deeply at Lucius, almost to the extent that I felt I could see his soul. He didn't seem to notice me at first and kept on chatting heartily with Alpha Roshan. Wait! Aren't I making a mistake? What if Alpha Roshan recognizes me from the
Lucius' POV: Having Livia drink with him? In that instant I was almost covered in rage, but in the next moment I pushed that rage back. I looked at Alpha Roshan's face pupils had some slight trembling, I know now he and I are not the time to tear each other's pretense. Thinking of this I glanced at Alexander, this time I saw him give me a reassuring look, my heart instantly understood, then I looked at Alpha Roshan's face and put on a smile. "Of course, Livia you drink well with Alpha Roshan, do not lose my face!" After saying that I walked straight towards the far guest room with those two beautiful women in my arms. The people at the party were partying and the sounds gathered like boiling water, but the sounds only bored me. I waited until I got to the bed in the guest room and sat down, my mind was filled with the figures of Livia and Alpha Roshan, whose movements made me feel overwhelmingly prickly. Although I had instructed Adrian before, and there were many Crescent Pa
Livia's POV: Lucius was held up by them? This sentence is like a lightning bolt in my heart sparks. My whole person suddenly became incomparably sober, alert to the extreme, the mind inside some thoughts are disappearing, now is not the time to be sad. Nightshade Pack people why drag out Lucius, what other purpose do they have? When I thought of this, a lot of doubts suddenly appeared in my mind, why would Nightshade Pack people suddenly appear unannounced to make a sudden friendship with the Crescent pack… thinking about it now, this was exactly the same way they got to destroy my pack. My heart suddenly felt a burst of fear, then directly finished the wine in front of me, so that I became just as drunk, looking to the servant not far away and my voice also became blurred. "Wine ...... pour me some more wine! I want to drink ......" With that servant coming towards me, I noticed out of the corner of my eye that Alpha Roshan glanced towards me, then continued to speak softly to
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