"STEP OUTSIDE!"A lean man with tattoos on his arms ordered us but we were too scared to step outside the carriage so he forcefully yanked Ayla and Mama Melly.Ayla shrieked in pain and fear. Mama Melly then abruptly rushed to her. I wanted to help them but a man, with a mocking expression on his face, suddenly block me with his sword, pointing at my throat. "Step outside from the carriage," he ordered.Slowly, I went outside while forming my hands into fists. The moment I step onto the ground, the lean man with tattoos whistled. On cue, men with weapons, with the same tattoos emerged from the shadows.My eyes widened when I realized what their tattoos means. It's an arrow and a sword depicted together with a gothic letter R in the middle. These men are rebels!"The master will love this. Let's bring them to our hideout. Take them to the wagon," one of the rebels ordered."NO!" I shrieked and elbowed the man who was holding me on my left arm. He lost his grip on me as he fell to hi
SAVED"A-ALPHA?!" THE MAN uttered in disbelief.All three men are fixed in their places, the room is silent, and all I can hear is Lucien's snarl. Then, when Lucien growled loudly, his warriors stormed in with glowing eyes and sharp claws.They fought with the rebels while the others helped Mama Melly and Ayla. Lucien tried to approach me, but the man in my cage grabbed my arm, and as I got to my feet, he wrapped his right arm over my neck."Don't come any closer! Or I'll blow her head off!" the man yelled while pointing a gun at my head."L-Lucien..." I uttered in fear. Tears then started to drip down my face."It's okay, sweetheart. I'm here. I won't let this bastard hurt you again. He won't have his chance... EVER!" Lucien uttered dangerously.My breathing hitched when I heard the gun click. Fear then surged in my body when he slowly points his gun at Lucien. "If you plan to come any closer, I will shoot you instead and I'm certain you will die instantly because the bullet I'm usi
HE SQUEEZED MY hand before speaking. "I wanted to talk to you about what happened two days ago; I wanted to explain and tell you everything because I don't think I can go another day knowing you're angry at me, but Nana told me you went to Ashwood. But night came and you're still not back. I was filled with worried, and I have this weird feeling in my chest. I felt odd and anxious for no reason. My hands feel cold, and my heart was beating loudly and I can almost hear it. So, I left with some of our finest warriors because I know something was not right. I managed to trace your scent and I was--- I was frightened when I found out where those cretins brought you," he muttered with gritted teeth.I noticed how his eyes grew darker so I hugged him to calm him down. "It's alright now, Lucien. I'm back in your arms. Remember what I said before, whatever happens, wherever I am, we will always find our way back in each other's arms," I told him lovingly. He let out a sharp breath and nods h
MARK ME"W-What are you talking about?!" I asked, completely bewildered. "You heard me... b-beg?" He deeply sighed. "Yes, sweetheart. I heard you that night, not only that, I also felt your pain."He took my hands and played with my finger after. But his words made me think deeply. "If you heard me then I'm not hallucinating, too," I uttered under my breath."Hallucinating about what?" he asked, his forehead forming a knot. "I--- I think I heard you, too." His eyes widened in shock after hearing what I said. "I also heard a voice that night before I lost consciousness," I added as I tried recalling the events before. "I said... I'm sorry," he whispered. I gasped softly after he said those. But what he said what true. The voice I heard uttered 'I'm sorry'. And those were the last words I heard before I succumb to darkness. "After knowing your pain I made another decision I never thought I will do."I faced him. I don't know what else he did but the longer we talk, the louder my
"IT'S NOT LIKE I am suspecting but... I noticed something in Lucien's eyes whenever you and he spent time together. Something I've never seen before. That's how I started to wonder, what if you are Lucien's mate?" She chuckled lightly. "As you continue to stay here, I witnessed before me the changes in your relationship with my brother. I haven't told you about this but I actually made some investigation into your life before. And I was shocked at what I found out. The night Lucien tried to cut his red string was the same night you felt that pain. The kind of pain that only a mate can feel whenever he or she is rejected. So, I confronted Lucien about it but my brother is hard-headed and he was consumed with the fear of losing you. He thinks you'll leave him the moment you'll learn the truth. But, Ysobella, what he did, I know it's wrong. He kept things from you but he only did it because he loves you. He loves you like he never loved anyone before."Despite the pain I felt, I still f
MARKED "OWN ME, LUCIEN... mark me." Lucien cursed after I said those words. His grip on my waist tightened while his breathing became rough. His eyes are also filled with emotions that I am very well familiar with. Soon, his lips descended to give me a fiery kiss. I felt his tongue knocking for an entrance seconds later so I opened my mouth to give him what he wants. His tongue explored my mouth like he was looking for something. His callous hands started to explore my body with sensuality. Shortly, his lips moved to my jaw, slightly biting it. He then trailed his lips to my neck, sucking it. "Ahh..." A soft moan escaped my mouth when his hands groped my breasts. I was too clouded with the sensation he was giving me. I tried grinding on his lap which earned a groan from him. My eyes then rolled and I sigh in pleasure when I finally felt his hardened member between my legs. Lucien's hands are now groping my butt cheeks, so I doubled my pace to entice him further, and after th
I STOPPED MINCING the vegetable I am holding. Lucien and I haven't talked about it yet but he mentioned to me before that he wants to make us official."Sissy?" she called me again."U-Uh, we haven't talked about it," I told her. "Why so? He marked you already," she said, her forehead forming a knot. I sighed and place the knife on the table. "Honesty... I'm scared. I fear that I might not be able to fulfill my duties and responsibilities as the Luna of the pack. And I am also concerned about Lucien's reputation. What if they won't accept that a mere human is destined with their Alpha? I'm just a normal being. I'm not particularly strong, and I don't even have healing abilities. If I can't protect myself, how can I possibly protect Lucien when things go wrong? How can I face the pack if I don't have the strength to defend them? To engage in battle with them?" I heard Ayla sighed then she squeezed my hand."Look, Ysobella Marie... I understand you have a lot of insecurities and conce
BONDING CEREMONYLUCIEN SENT THE invitations to the Elders the next day, and he had already given the orders to his people in preparation for our bonding ceremony in two days. And regarding my brother, we have already talked about it. He assured me that my brother would arrive a day before the ceremony because he had already sent someone to fetch him.I am excited but at the same time nervous. I honestly do not know what's going to happen if we come face-to-face with each other. We have a lot to talk about, especially from what happened with our parents. Since I am left with nothing to do, I decided to visit the library to read. I have already spoken with Lucien before, about my desire to learn the history of Preousia. I'd like to learn how to handle situations in this land as a future Luna, and I'd like to know what else I can do for the wolf pack.When I entered the library, I was stunned to see Nereza, sitting on a chair, with books and old scrolls piled on the table before her. I