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: “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: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
Livia's POV:“Did he touch you?” On the question, Lucius' gold eyes turned fierce before me and an intimidating air came to lace his voice.I was now pinned under his arm on the bed and I felt the situation was getting out of hand. I didn't know if I should move and my heart felt thumping even louder than when I was at that cliff.I opened my pursed lips and shook my head, “He didn't but,” I drawled my lips quivering when I saw Lucius' face was just a few inches from me.It was hard for me or anyone to keep our eyes away from Lucius. His handsome face and strong features only met one's heart when staring at him from afar and now I have to look at him with the distance of a palm of a hand. With both Lucius' hands over the side of my face, I had no way to go.“But?” Lucius saw me biting my lower lips and leaned his face forward for me to try sinking my head even lower to the pillow my head settled on.“Continue Livia, don't stop talking now, you are making me very curious.” “I accident
Livia's POV:“We've been revealing a lot about ourselves these past few days but you never thought of telling me.” As he spoke there were bits of disappointment in his eyes I could see that squeezed my heart.I didn't want Lucius to misunderstand me as someone who was hiding the fact and quickly spoke, “ I forgot to say it,” I said when I felt Lucius pulling my arm, bringing me to raise my back from the bed and pushed my body to rest on the place where he had slept on.My heart leaped out of its bound, my eyes panicked when I looked up but when I did I couldn't look anywhere else other than his eyes. Lucius placed his hands on the side of my head, pushing the pillow my head was resting on. His handsome face showed the observing look and I could see him feeling somewhere curious yet displeased. The thought that we were on the bed set my nerves haywire. “You forgot? Even though I know well how smart you are, sweetheart? There shall be no more secrets between us from today henceforth a
Livia's POV:I gulped, my heartbeat began to race in fear sensing that I was not alone in my room, and a very familiar presence was present with me.What made my blood feel like it was turning cold was the fact that I had properly locked my door but maybe not my windows, could this be my unconsciousness?Livia! I shouted in my mind. If this was a dream. I could wake up and solve the problem.Fortunately for me, my legs didn't fail me and I made my way to my bed which was the safest place I had right now. I could use my blanket as a protective barrier and its embracing warmth might be able to dispel this fear.Quickly pushing myself to the bed, I pulled the quilt to turn and see the glass window before feeling unsafe and turned my face to the other side of the bed when my emerald eyes met the gold pair of eyes.Surprised, my eyes widened and my body sprang back but as if it was Lucius' aim for me not to ever move back, my body stopped awkwardly where my hands was one on my back, seemin
Livia's POV:“Diana!” Martha hushed ,“where did you put the measurement?”Diana was startled by Martha's sudden sharp tone, “it isn't done yet.” She replied, startled by Martha's strict tone.“Then what are you doing, go,” Martha said the words for Diana's own goodness, unless she wants to turn into a corpse in the store. On her words, her assistance quickly scurried to finish the measurement.After her assistant had left, Martha then shifted her position to work outside and bowed in the presence of the Lord, “the shoes should be done by the end of the week, Milord.”“Wonderful,” Lucius retracted his hand from me. He stood up and I followed. I watched how Martha smiled at me with politeness and heard Lucius spoke, “Livia you could go in advance there is something I am going to request Matter to do.”I was curious but I went to leave the store as Lucius had said. Lucius’ POV:After I sent Livia on without me and heard the door click close, my smile turned to a different one where warm