LUCAS"Talk?” Fenrir asked with a raised eyebrow. "What do you mean talk? Haven't you accepted Diana as your mate?”Lucas clenched his fists."Maybe I'm too late with this decision but all of your tyranny ends - here and now!”The guests began to move uncomfortably in their seats. An elderly man stood up from his chair."Can we go on with the wedding, Lucas? You can settle whatever dispute it is later on. Just let things be. Whatever the issue is, the truth will out on its own.”Lucas turned with searching eyes to see the person who had just spoken."Then the truth will out now.” He turned back to Fenrir. "You are Diana's father!” His voice bounced off the walls as silence fell on the guests. Gasps of horror came from various angles. Diana began to hyperventilate. Diana's mother jolted in shock and closed her eyes as the shame of the unexpected revelation washed over her.Fenrir braced himself though he was taken by surprise at Lucas' announcement.“Slander! You have no proof of that,
LUCAS POV"My son, you should know by now that I have your best interest in heart. I'm sure that both of you will make a wonderful couple" Alpha Fenrir said with a corny and warm smile while I controlled the urge to snort at him in anger." This is not our agreement, you told me that I'll get married to Hazel not this wolf less, weak and lowly daughter of yours! " I snapped trying to control the anger coursing through my veins."I know that I promised you that you'll get married to Hazel but I just realized that hazel won't be a great Luna and I'm sure that you want a great Luna who will love you and bear your offsprings " he replied with a grin that looked so fake that I felt like a fool for trusting this man so much up till this extent."I don't understand why you're doing this. You say one thing, but your actions say another. Why can't you stop been this way? It fucks me up!" I yelled at his faceThe alpha's smile faltered, revealing a snarl. "How dare you question me, Lucas! I'm y
Killian's POVMeanwhile, Hazel returned home, exhausted from her journey. She met Celeste on her way to her room, and they talked about how bad it was to have hated me all these years. Even though she didn't know what her father did to me, she was sure it must have been terrible for me to deserve that. They decided to talk better the next day because Hazel was tired and sleepy. At least that’s all I know from what my wolf picked up from listening in on the walls.She crept into the bedroom, not wanting to disturb me, but as she approached, she noticed I was having a nightmare. My eyes were closed tightly, but my face was twisted in anguish.Hazel's heart went out to me. She gently sat beside me and stroked my hair, trying to calm me down. I murmured her name, my voice barely audible."Hazel...please..."Hazel's touch seemed to soothe me, and I slowly woke up. My eyes locked onto hers, filled with deep sadness."I'm sorry," I whispered through my tears. "I didn't mean to..." I don’t cr
HazelI woke up to the sensation of something wet grazing my legs. My initial grogginess gave way to alertness, and I opened my eyes to see Killian between my thighs, his tongue tracing lazy circles on my skin. His eyes locked onto mine, and he smirked, his signature look that never failed to send shivers running marathon down my spine.“Good morning, beautiful,” he murmured, his voice deep and husky.“Killian,” I breathed, feeling a flush of heat spread through me. “What are you doing?”“What does it look like?” he replied with a mischievous glint in his eye. “I’m starting my day off right, with you.”“Wh-wh-what?”“That’s right, princess, I’m hungry.”“But I haven’t taken my bath yet!” I say weakly trying to squeeze myself away from him. Deep down I don’t want to. I want to stay right there, positioned at the place that would be most comfortable for him to eat the fuck out of me.He lowered his head and resumed his ministrations, his tongue teasing the sensitive skin of my inner thi
HAZEL’S POVEveryone had that day where they felt the most happy, over the clouds, and with a big joyous smile spreading through their body right from their lips to every nerve and vein in them. It could be getting their mate, shifting at an early age, having their favorite toy.But for me, Hazel Grayson, my happiest day was today, nope...right now, walking towards the aisle to meet the man of my dreams with a joyous smile spreading through every part of me. All eyes were focused on me at each step I took in my white princess-like wedding gown, a bouquet of red roses in my hands and my eyes staring straight to my man, my mate, Lucas Sebastian.He was dressed in a black suit, his brown hair slicked to the back and both of his hands folded on top of each other, tapping his foot on the floor either nervously or excitedly. I climbed the two stairs of the altar and faced him, the smile on my face stretching more widely and showing a glimpse of my teeth as he grinned back at me too.“How ar
YOUNG KILLIAN’S POV“No….father please! Father..father please!”My eyes opened instantly, beads of sweat running from my forehead to every part of me as my chest fell and rose, my heart pounding heavily inside of it. I shut my eyes slowly, taking a huge gulp before clenching my jaw hard. It was the same dream, the one that my father has inflicted on me and might haunt me till the day I died.It got better each time, some days it ended where he slashed my mother’s face with his claws, some days when he discovered that I wasn’t his son and gave her the first slap. And some days, just like this one, when he had successfully torn her head from her body and was on his way to kill me only to be weakened because he had killed her.In our world, an alpha should never kill his mate, or anyone related to him no matter the offense. And the day my father, or the Alpha since I wasn’t his child, killed my mother, that was the day he lost most of his power.My eyes flew open as the door swung open h
HAZEL’S POV“Put me down this instant!” I screamed, as I slammed my fists on his rock hard back.My cries fell on deaf ears, as he kept walking out of the venue. My heart began to race as panic set in. Where was he taking me to? Why was all of this happening to me?As these questions roamed around in my mind, I caught a glimpse of a metal glint, on his waist. My heart began to pound as a reckless idea struck in my head. In one swift motion, I pulled the knife out of his side, and immediately aimed to his back.As I swung my hand to strike him, he grabbed my wrist, restricting my movements. I gasped as he pushed me to the wall, pinning me down. His icy orbs gazed into my soul, and I felt a shiver run down my spine.He snatched the knife from my hand, and scoffed.“You are a feisty one, aren’t you?”I glared at him, spitting to his face. Gasps filled the room, and I watched as he used his tongue to wipe the spittle away from his lips. He grabbed my chin, tilting my head up until our eye
KILLIAN’S POVI drummed my hands on the table, my eyes scanning the whole surroundings. I was seated in the large meeting room, surrounded by the council members. They all seemed to be engaging in important conversations.I, who was seated at the head of the round table, was supposed to join in, my mind was somewhere else; Hazel.She was the only thing, stuck in my mind since last night. I ended up tossing and turning, trying to get some sleep, but she was stuck in my head. I couldn’t help but worry about her, especially since I knew she was rejecting her meals.At this rate, she might become malnourished. It was infuriating, knowing there was nothing I could do, to get her to eat. Should I use force? I shrugged to myself. That was the only way I knew how to do things, but in Hazel’s case, it has backfired.When I met her in that hall, I had expected her to leap into my hands and beg for me to take her away, but the look of fear in her eyes unexpected. Were methods wrong? I shook my h
HazelI woke up to the sensation of something wet grazing my legs. My initial grogginess gave way to alertness, and I opened my eyes to see Killian between my thighs, his tongue tracing lazy circles on my skin. His eyes locked onto mine, and he smirked, his signature look that never failed to send shivers running marathon down my spine.“Good morning, beautiful,” he murmured, his voice deep and husky.“Killian,” I breathed, feeling a flush of heat spread through me. “What are you doing?”“What does it look like?” he replied with a mischievous glint in his eye. “I’m starting my day off right, with you.”“Wh-wh-what?”“That’s right, princess, I’m hungry.”“But I haven’t taken my bath yet!” I say weakly trying to squeeze myself away from him. Deep down I don’t want to. I want to stay right there, positioned at the place that would be most comfortable for him to eat the fuck out of me.He lowered his head and resumed his ministrations, his tongue teasing the sensitive skin of my inner thi
Killian's POVMeanwhile, Hazel returned home, exhausted from her journey. She met Celeste on her way to her room, and they talked about how bad it was to have hated me all these years. Even though she didn't know what her father did to me, she was sure it must have been terrible for me to deserve that. They decided to talk better the next day because Hazel was tired and sleepy. At least that’s all I know from what my wolf picked up from listening in on the walls.She crept into the bedroom, not wanting to disturb me, but as she approached, she noticed I was having a nightmare. My eyes were closed tightly, but my face was twisted in anguish.Hazel's heart went out to me. She gently sat beside me and stroked my hair, trying to calm me down. I murmured her name, my voice barely audible."Hazel...please..."Hazel's touch seemed to soothe me, and I slowly woke up. My eyes locked onto hers, filled with deep sadness."I'm sorry," I whispered through my tears. "I didn't mean to..." I don’t cr
LUCAS POV"My son, you should know by now that I have your best interest in heart. I'm sure that both of you will make a wonderful couple" Alpha Fenrir said with a corny and warm smile while I controlled the urge to snort at him in anger." This is not our agreement, you told me that I'll get married to Hazel not this wolf less, weak and lowly daughter of yours! " I snapped trying to control the anger coursing through my veins."I know that I promised you that you'll get married to Hazel but I just realized that hazel won't be a great Luna and I'm sure that you want a great Luna who will love you and bear your offsprings " he replied with a grin that looked so fake that I felt like a fool for trusting this man so much up till this extent."I don't understand why you're doing this. You say one thing, but your actions say another. Why can't you stop been this way? It fucks me up!" I yelled at his faceThe alpha's smile faltered, revealing a snarl. "How dare you question me, Lucas! I'm y
LUCAS"Talk?” Fenrir asked with a raised eyebrow. "What do you mean talk? Haven't you accepted Diana as your mate?”Lucas clenched his fists."Maybe I'm too late with this decision but all of your tyranny ends - here and now!”The guests began to move uncomfortably in their seats. An elderly man stood up from his chair."Can we go on with the wedding, Lucas? You can settle whatever dispute it is later on. Just let things be. Whatever the issue is, the truth will out on its own.”Lucas turned with searching eyes to see the person who had just spoken."Then the truth will out now.” He turned back to Fenrir. "You are Diana's father!” His voice bounced off the walls as silence fell on the guests. Gasps of horror came from various angles. Diana began to hyperventilate. Diana's mother jolted in shock and closed her eyes as the shame of the unexpected revelation washed over her.Fenrir braced himself though he was taken by surprise at Lucas' announcement.“Slander! You have no proof of that,
HAZEL“Wait! Stop! Stop!"The guests began to murmur among themselves as the bride made her way to the front. Lucas looks her over again and his wolf is unsettled.“What is it?" He whispers to his wolf.“She doesn't have a wolf. I can't sense her."Then it dawned on Lucas. What's this all about? Has he tricked me? Just then, Diana looked up, suddenly feeling a pang of guilt as her face colored in embarrassment behind her veil.“Is anything the problem, my lord?" She asked Lucas in a shaky voice.But Lucas' gaze was far from fixed on her. He had his eyes on Fenrir. This game of his wasn't worth putting his best foot forward and he showed his lowly regard for him by giving Diana to him in marriage. Well played.Fenrir, who stood at the back of the hall, had a sly smile playing out on his lips with a glint of amusement in his eyes. Of course, Lucas couldn't miss this but he couldn't play smartass here.Diana's mother began to panic.“What's going on?" She whimpered to no one in particula
Hazel"Margaret!" her mother screamed again. I ran in the direction of the screams, even as Ophelia yelled my name and Celeste pulled me towards herself."Oomph," I muffled a groan as my nose made contact with Celeste's collarbone."Are you insane? What are you doing?" Ophelia asked as she reached me. I pulled my head away from Celeste and glared at her."Margaret," I gasped out to Ophelia once Celeste lowered her eyes. "She's a little girl I met a few days ago. I walked her home. I need to find her."Celeste let go of me and folded her arms across her chest. "Forgive me," she said with hard eyes. "But there is no way I’d let you go anywhere. Didn't you hear anything I said?"I rolled my eyes and looked at her. "Yes, I heard you. But there's a little girl out there. Do you want me to just forget and not even try to find her?" I could feel the anger bubbling inside."What I believe she's trying to say," Ophelia placed a hand on my shoulder, calming me instantly, "is that we need to thi
DianaI suddenly turned around and placed my hands behind my back to stop myself from biting my fingers. “There she is,” my mother said, smiling. She gestured for me to follow just after her.“Go,” Riley said as she pushed me inside after my mother, causing me to nearly stumble when I caught the face of my father in the kitchen. My father's hands were behind his back. Very briefly, he glanced at me.“She’s beautiful,” my father said. He paused for a moment. “One more thing,” he said just as he was about to walk away. “He must not know. Then again, it doesn’t really matter to me if he finds out or not. This marriage must take place. Do you hear me?” My father asked, glaring at me, his eyes glowing just a little bit.Werewolf tricks don’t work on me, I wanted to say, but I kept my mouth shut. The last thing I wanted was to have all my plans ruined because of my big mouth. I watched him as he turned to my mother and shot her a small smile that seemed to light her up. Suddenly, she didn’t
DianaI could tell he hated me. In fact, I could tell he probably hated all his daughters, at least the ones he knew of."I have good news."I turned away from my window and looked at my mother."What now?" I turned to look at the now wrinkled face of my mother. I remembered her looking so young, but now I changed my mind."Your father picked you." She came and caressed my face."For what?" I shrugged out of her touch, as had become a habit recently."Oh, come on," she said, shooing me away. "You know you want your father to look at you in some way, and now he has. So, he picked you.""To do what?" I scoffed.The woman didn't see this, though she was listening. She turned around my room, talking about how lucky I was to be the one that my father remembered."Are we talking about the same person who doesn’t even know my name or yours?" I raised my eyebrows at her. She stopped her pacing and then turned to me."That's rude." She pointed a finger in my direction. "We both knew it was goi
Hazel"It's not as easy as you make it sound," my maid said in a soft whisper that caused both Ophelia and me to turn to her. "I thought of him as a good man for you. Hearing this now just feels like a stab. You might as well just kill me." She rolled her eyes, got up, and left briefly, returning with a cup of tea. I let out a breath that I didn't know I was holding once I saw her coming back into the room."What?" She placed the cup on the table and stared at both of us."I thought you walked out on us. I thought you were angry," Ophelia said."I was. But now I'm not so much. Besides, everybody has to move on at some point." She added as she sat down and took a sip of the cup before reeling in shock and pouring everything back into the glass. "That is disgusting," she announced as she wiped her chin."Only because you don't know how to make a proper cup of tea," Ophelia remarked and marched straight into the kitchen. I simply stared at my maid, thinking about her words."What?" she a