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
ACCORDING TO HIM, after making sure I was safe he left to help my parents but it was no use."We tried fighting them but we failed. Father pushed me off the cliff to save me from the rogues. I--- I w-wanted to help them, Ysobella b-but..."His voice broke and he wasn't able to continue his sentence. I squeezed his shoulder to send comfort. "I couldn't do anything, Ysobella. I was badly injured after our father pushed me off the cliff. At the same time, I felt useless and angry. I'm angry at myself because I couldn't save our parents and all I could do was cry in grief as I listened to their screams as the rogues murdered them," he uttered in pain and regret.I rested my head on his shoulder while indulging him to talk further. I want him to let it all out. I want him free from his guilt."I didn't want to waste our parents' sacrifice, so I returned to you with all of my remaining strength, but something happened. I fell to the ground unexpectedly, and when I awoke, I was already in a
"GRIM! LET'S LEAVE this place!" one of the rogues yelled.We tried chasing them but sadly we didn't capture them all.And a year after my father's death, Luna Azalea Salvatorri died. She died in grief for she couldn't handle the pain of losing her mate, our father."Lucien, the triplets are fifteen now and they said that they wanted to join the pack," Clarrise informed me one night. So the next day we welcomed the triplets as the newest members of the pack. Our newest Gammas."Lucien! Have you spoken with the Council?" Nereza asked after the triplet's initiation. "Not yet." I sighed in frustration. The Council members are pressuring me in finding my mate. They said that I will rule better with a Luna beside me. "I haven't found my mate yet," I told her. "But the Elders... what will we say?""Just let it be. There is nothing we can do."Four years had passed and Clarrise is now eighteen. She didn't celebrate her eighteenth birthday because something terrible happened to her. She m
LUCIEN HELLION SALVATORRI OF CRESCENT MOON PACKI HAVE ALWAYS been fascinated by my father and mother's love since I was a child. When they locked their gazes on each other, I saw love and passion in their eyes.Years passed, and I began to wonder what it was like to have someone you care about and with whom you could share your feelings. Then I recall something my father told me when I was six years old."Lucien, you can't just choose the woman you want to spend your eternity with," my father said with amusement."Why not?" I asked with creased eyebrows. "Because you have to wait until you meet your mate," he answered. "What's a mate?" I asked again. "A mate is the person you are destined to be with. The person you can spend your eternity with. Your other half, just like me and your mother," my father responded with a flicker in his eyes."Then how can I find my mate? Can we go and find her instead?" I asked, hoping. We're actually on our way to Burkhann City to see an old family
EPILOGUESOMEWHERE IN VINFORTTHE REBELS ARE hard at work building the weapons they will use in the next war. They lost many of their men and alliance five years ago during the Pack War but in the end, they were able to bring triumph for they carried out their plan for their prince.And now, after five years of waiting and planning they will soon carry out their next plan. Some of the rogues are patrolling the area, while others are busy training. Their lair is close enough to the fallen kingdom but it does not waver them because the place is long forgotten. A grin is plastered on Luther's face while watching the rogues train. They need to train more to be ready for another battle. They knew that their prince would not stop until he got what he desired.Their prince wishes to rebuild the fallen kingdom of Vinfort and resurrect the long-forgotten wolf pack.Luther Grim moved to the other side of the camp, arms crossed, watching the newly recruited warriors train. And an evil grin ap
MY EYES QUICKLY darted to Clarrise. A small smile crossed her lips but her eyes tell differently. I know very well the emotion lurking in her orbs. I squeezed her hand and engaged us in another conversation. I am glad that Ayla managed to put a genuine smile on Clarisse's lips as she regale us with her stories. Moments later, sweet melodious music filled the hall. It didn't take for the men to ask their partners for a waltz. Markus came as well for Nereza. Lucien momentarily followed with a sweet smile.But before leaving our table, I asked Raven and Logan to help Ayla and Clarisse since both ladies are drunk. Logan helped Ayla while Raven took Clarisse in his arms since she can no longer walk suitably due to being drunk. It's very rare for a werewolf to get drunk. But Lucien mentioned before that a werewolf will get drunk if his or her emotional aspect is unstable. I don't know what came into me but I shifted my gaze to Drago right after Raven left. He appears uninterested but
ETERNITY ATTICUS TAPS LUCIEN on the shoulder when we finally reached him. Atticus then looks at me with his gentle eyes before he hands me to Lucien. Waves of electricity spread through my body the moment our hands touched, and I believe Lucien felt it as well.When our eyes locked, I notice the ineffable joy dancing in his orbs. But right before we faced Enchantress Elphina, he kissed me deeply in the hands. The ceremony was initiated by the enchantress. She expressed the beauty of life and how fortunate we are to live in this world. She also reminded us to treasure every moment we spent. Following that, she finally urges us to speak our vows. I swallowed hard and faced Lucien with misty eyes. "Lucien Hellion Salvatorri," I uttered before I smiled at him lovingly. "My love, my mate, my Alpha. It's been four years and look at us now, standing in front of the people we love and swore to protect. And I am here, in front of you, in front of these people, to show my love and devotion.
THE SOUND OF us kissing reminds me of how I drowned myself in euphoria. The heat is enough for me to lose my sanity. Lucien let out a manly moan as he kiss and licks the part of my skin where he placed his mark. "Ahh..." A moan of bliss escaped my mouth when his lips found my breasts, kissing them alternately. I didn't even notice that I'm already naked. Lucien's other hand is sensually caressing my waist and I flinched when I felt his fingers playing with the nub between my thighs. "Ahh, L-Lucien..." I moaned when his fingers started thrusting in and out. "Ohh m-my... Lucien p-please..." I shamelessly begged once more.I am lost. My head is clouded with lust and I want more. I grabbed his neck and kissed him fully on his lips while gently stroking his hard member. "D*MN!" He groaned like he just lost the last thread of his patience. With haste, he held my waist and swiftly flipped me. Now my back is facing him. He kissed my bare back, relishing every second. His lips move as
HIS PAINTINGWE STAYED IN the library for a while until Markus came to fetch Nereza. As for Clarrise, she went to visit Ayla in the quarters. I wished to go with her but Markus informed me that Lucien is waiting for me in the art room. The moment my foot stepped inside the familiar room, different memories from the past flashed before me. My eyes suddenly turned misty. I remember very well the first time I set foot in this room. The feelings and emotions I felt when I saw Lucien. Well, it never really changed the way he made me feel, it actually got stronger. But who would have thought that we are destined? "Hey..."I blink twice when I heard Lucien's voice against my right ear. He breathed deeply, inhaling my scent. My eyes then darted to the painting on the easel. My eyes are once again filled with mists as my heart is filled with warmth. The painting is yet to finish but I know it is me. Slowly, I lifted my hand to touch the canvas with utmost gentleness. And as I did so, the
"FORGIVE ME, LUCIEN," Markus apologizes. He appears guilty for his own words. "No brother," Nereza interferes. "Markus might be right. If Lucianna's mate has nothing to do with the royal family, then why is Luther doing this to you? What good will it bring them?"Is this really my daughter's fate? Why does it look so tough? Isn't being taken away from us enough? When I look at Lucien he seems to be in deep thought."But we aren't yet certain that your daughter is mated with the prince's descendant. Also, I don't think that the prince has vile plans for your daughter. My mother believes that it might be the best way to put everything back in its proper place. And she told me to trust her and let fate take its course," said Adrienne. "It doesn't matter right now. But I will never allow that family to use our daughter in their evil plan." Lucien then rose from his seat. "Markus, gather as many Scouts as you can and pay any human who is willing to retrieve us Orbis," he ordered.I have
VISIONSADRIENNE IS THE only surviving descendant of Ada the Oracle. According to her, after the Blood War, her mother, Ada, fled to save their lives. She stated that her mother was pregnant during that time.Ada had no idea the war was coming, but she had a feeling that death was on its way. Instead of being terrified for herself and her baby, she stayed in Vinfort, hoping to see something that could save people's lives, but she didn't see anything.Adrienne also mentioned that her mother often blames herself. That if only she had kept to herself her vision of the future, the other leaders wouldn't have felt envy and dark desires.The Oracle tried so hard to see what the other leader's future holds but she saw nothing and that enraged the former leaders. It triggered their lust for power, greed, and envy. "Where's your mother now?" Lucien asked. "The prince has her. His men caught her after years of running and hiding," Adrienne uttered with despair. "Why aren't you with her?" Rav