Livia's POV: “I knew you would come back.” This warm voice sounded so familiar, I couldn't mistake it for anyone other than madam kalliope. “I…I…I, I was, I was just...” Beads of sweat gathered on my forehead as I started trying to give an explanation as to why I was out hiding by this time I open my mouth to talk what no words could come out. “Save your words child, tell me everything once we are inside. But for now let's try to keep out of sight, come with me I know a secret passageway.” I was thankful to the moon goddess for bringing madam kalliope to save me. She always looks at me with warmth in her eyes as a mother would to her child, reminding me of my mom. “Maybe this place isn't so bad afterall.” Madame Kalliope took me through the back of the building and she opened a secret door leading down to the basement. I saw her bring out a bunch of keys tied to the hem of her blouse as she fiddled with the lock in an attempt to unlock the door. We went down quickly, walking
Livia's POV: “Now, tell me about your little adventure yesterday.” Madam kalliope said while staring directly at me. I bowed my head in shame as I didn't want her to see the emotions in my eyes, I was so naive to have swung into action without proper planning. “I tried to escape last night, but Midway I realized I had no way to run to and it wouldn't take much effort before the warriors would catch up with me, I'm sorry madam kalliope.” I said looking up into her eyes to see if I could catch the glimpse of any emotion. I failed at that as I sensed she was a pro in masking emotions. “No need to be sorry child, I totally understand… I heard the large vase underneath my room's window make some weird noises so I peered down to see what was meddling with it only to find you at the scene. So that was how she found out. I whispered silently to myself. “I knew what you were up to immediately, but decided not to raise any alarm as I was certain that you would come back, so I set out
Livia's POV: I pleaded with madam kalliope if there was a way I could be allowed to go train with the rest of the warriors in the training ground. “Woman don't train in the Crescent Pack, all training and fighting are left to the men to handle.” was the only response I got. “Why do you wish train?” I turned to look at her, though I had been expecting this question. I don't trust her well enough to tell her about my plans of revenge to the Nightshade Pack so I had to come up with another reason. “I want to be able to defend myself and the pack in case of another invasion, I'm tired of running and hiding wishing I could do something to help, that's just an excuse of being a coward.” I said to her genuinely. I could tell I had touched a soft spot in the heart, as she put on an impressed expression. “Child, don't have to worry about invasions anymore, no pack is stupid enough to attack the Crescent Pack. We surpass them both in strength and in number and we have the blessings of t
Livia's POV: “You know you owe me right.” “How?” Was the only word I could alter as he left me speechless. How can I owe him when I obviously just got here, I was really not in the mood for long talk as I needed to get on my way to the training ground. I needed to figure out how to put an end to this conversation very fast. “I helped you obtain your maid’s position, without my intervention you would have been held as a prisoner, being tortured in the dungeon by now.” Ooh, so that's what this is about, if that's the case, then a “thank you” should do. “I'm really grateful for your help Alpha Xandros, thank you so very much.” I was indeed grateful to him because his words were true. “No no, a thank you wouldn't just do it, but we will discuss that later. You’re dismissed.” I immediately turned my back to leave, I could feel his gaze on my body, I could tell the thoughts running through his mind were impure, and what did he mean by a thank you wouldn't just do it? I discarded th
Livia’s POV: “It's my turn to attack, be on guard, Livia.” He commanded. With a swift nod, I also took a defensive stance, just then I heard a gust of wind brushed past my eyes as his right arm came flying like a stray bullet. I hurriedly put my arms in front of my eyes anticipating his attack, but instead I felt a sharp pain at the side of my stomach. I felt pain ringing in my brain as I crouched down to the floor slowly while holding the sides of my stomach I couldn't bear to keep my body up. “You tricked me.” I looked at him with pain evident in my eyes. “I told you to be alert.” he said looking down at me as I clutched my hands to the side of my stomach. I won't accept defeat like this! I sobered up as the pain soon subsided and I stood up to face him again even though I wasn't healed yet. He continued his attacks, and my movement was becoming slow as I could feel my strength dissipating. He attempted to punch my chest but I was quick to notice his movement as I put my
Lucius' POV: “A training ground is no place for a woman,” I said as I watched her through several punches. Now it was her turn to defend, he pushed his right arm in motion as if attempting to punch her chest, she raised her hands to cover up in defense, Just then he changed his attack and hit her at the sides of her stomach. “That bastard!” Lan cursed from within me almost jumping out of my skin, then I saw a smirk appear on his lips. I still couldn't eavesdrop on their conversation as I was farther away from them, but this time I saw her got up with more determination than the last time. “She is just a weakling,” I said to myself after seeing her weak attacks and defenses. Her strength isn't even up to an average warrior. This man who took up the responsibility of coaching her didn't give her the slightest chance to rest as he kept on throwing attacks, I'm even surprised she still has the strength to hold on. At that moment, I saw him give her a huge blow on the shoulder, I cou
Livia's POV: She dismissed me and I immediately dashed towards the direction of the kitchen to prepare Alpha Xandros' lunch but I saw something that brought my feet to a sudden halt. A wall of paintings… painting of about seven different men each possessing red eyes and the symbol of lightning bolts on the left side of their chest that seems to illuminate light. “Who could they be?” The last painting caught my attention and all I could see was a striking resemblance between him and the man from the training ground. His posture, jawline, chain and eyes all reminded me of the mystery man from the training ground, the only difference was that this man possessed red eyes while he possessed gold colored eyes. “Could they be a connection?” I thought aloud. “The symbol on their chest, what could it mean?” I brushed those thoughts aside as I resumed my journey to the kitchen not one thing to keep Alpha Xandros waiting, but this time I walked slowly as my head became clouded with
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:I could feel the frown on Alexander’s face. The man wasn't pleased but I had given him the reason. If he had sent me a letter about it, confirming that he would be sending a gown only to reject it today, that would be my fault, but not now.Regardless, the man had good intentions by sending me the gown. Politely I made a light bow, “I'm sorry if this offends you, but I was very grateful for your intention. However, as I did not know you would be sending me again, I was not able to notify you about this.”Alpha Alexander noticed how he hadn't controlled his expression. He shook his head swiftly, putting a smile on his lips, “no, half of this is my fault for not asking if you have arranged a gown to wear. Were you happy when receiving the gown?”“I was, thank you again,” I answered. Alexander seemed to be a kind person at first, I thought to myself. But I can't help but to feel cautious with the man as he had sent me the gown as if knowing if I would be coming to the Ball w
Livia's POV:The ladies’ expressions twist with more anger at my words. One was about to speak but I beat them to it, “pardon me for asking, but do you ladies want to be my parents?”“What?!” Lady Jade's friend, lady Tina gasped at my words looking at me as if she had lost it.“Was I wrong?” I questioned, all this time I had spoken with a very soft tone that didn't change even after the people offended me by bringing up my parents.I wasn't angry, however, I couldn't stay silent either as the ladies had brought up my parents to the conversation, whom I treasure deeply in my heart.“Because from what I heard, everyone is very kind, wanting to teach me as a parent would. But I was about to refuse if that was the case because I don't see how much manners would improve if I am taught by people who could belittle others as soon as they greet them.”Clearly, my words upset the ladies in front of me. At this point, Lady Jade's smile had disappeared, but I didn't regret a bit of the word I ha
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