Lycan Steven followed behind me in the corridor towards the comfort room. My heart betrayed me because it kept on pumping nervously. The air was thick, and I couldn't breathe properly when I started speaking to break the silence."Here is the comfort room," I said, pointing to the brown wooden door in front of me. He stared at me intently and did not move. I heaved a deep sigh. "Take your time, Your Highness," I said the last two words with a mocking tone. I couldn't help it. Lycan Steven took a step forward and held the doorknob of the room when he grabbed my wrist and pushed me against the wall. As Lycan Steven's lips crashed against mine, I felt a surge of conflicting emotions coursing through me.Anger, fear, and a deep-seated loathing for the man who had caused me so much pain. His touch, once so familiar, now felt like a violation, a reminder of everything he had done to me in the past.You rejected me, remember?I blamed him for Hazel's death. If he hadn't entered my normal
"I'm sorry but I'm not going to the party," I told Lady Sabrina and the rest of the omegas talking about the masquerade party that Lycan Steven had invited them to.It has been three days since Lycan Steven visited our pack. They were excited to plan for the masquerade party."What? You should be there!" Lady Sabrina insisted and sighed."Wait, are you perhaps thinking about what to wear? Don't worry! We will help you get a dress!""No, I'm not really into parties. I'm so sorry, Lady Sabrina."I smiled at her. The omegas huddled around me, their expressions a mixture of disappointment and determination."But Nathalie, you can't miss this! It's the event of the year," Elara, one of the omegas, exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement."Yeah, think about the beautiful dresses, the masks, the dancing!" another chimed in, trying to entice me with the glamour of the event.Lady Sabrina stepped forward, her gaze soft yet persuasive. "Nathalie, we understand parties aren't your thing, b
The grandeur of the ballroom, with its high ceilings and sparkling chandeliers, felt surreal, a contrast to the chaos brewing within me.Here I was in the middle of the party, my face absurdly smeared with the icing of a hastily grabbed cupcake.This was not how I imagined attending one of the most prestigious gatherings of our kind, yet desperation had driven me to embarrass myself!The sweetness of the icing lingered on my lips, a constant reminder of the lengths I was willing to go to avoid detection by Lycan Steven.I don't want him to think that I am here because of him. I was just forced by my co-omegas, alright!The very thought of him, with his piercing gaze and commanding presence, sent a shiver down my spine.Where is Killian, by the way?As I navigated through the throngs of elegantly dressed guests, a subtle shift in the atmosphere caught my attention. Shit. It was Lycan Steven and the unfamiliar man!They were behind me, their words muffled by the din of the ballroom but
As I walked through the grand ballroom, in golden light and echoing with laughter and chatter, I felt overwhelmed.The room was suffocating, crowded with elegantly dressed guests who seemed to be enjoying the party.I was not.I wanted to get out here.Finally, I saw my friend, Killian! He was surrounded by a small circle of admirers, his attention completely captured by the girl I had seen him talking to earlier.It was the woman that I pointed out to him when we talked.I smiled and decided not to interfere with them.Where is Lady Sabrina, or perhaps, Alpha Cosma? I should bid goodbye to them first before going out.In my haste, I collided with someone stepping unexpectedly into my path—a woman with striking blonde hair.Her expression twisted into disdain the moment we touched."I beg your pardon," I whispered, my voice barely audible over the din. But it was like throwing oil on a fire."Watch where you're going, you clumsy bitch!" she sneered, her voice dripping with venom."I'm
My expression said it all. Lovely laughed wickedly and covered her mouth. "Oh my gosh, I can't believe a lowly omega like you is mated to royalty! How is this possible?"I so wanted to claw her flawless face."Lovely, you really don't learn a lesson. Get the hell out of here. Now," Lycan Steven's voice echoed in the secluded area."Not until you confirm what I said is true," Lovely replied, her voice serious now.Lovely stepped forward and tried to touch my face. I attempted to look away, but her grip on my chin was tight. "None of you will reply to me? Alright, then. Let's experiment.""Steven!" I hissed at him, trying to mask my nervousness with a laugh. "I don't understand why you royals are so obsessed with your titles in the world of packs.""Of course, we should be proud. We are rare breeds, unlike a lowly omega like you..." Lovely interjected.I was so done with her!"Yes, you have royal blood in your veins, but your attitude is worse than that of a lowly omega!"She suddenly s
Steven held true to his promise, but the thought of returning to my pack with him filled me with dread, knowing it would only fan the flames of gossip and speculation.What will I explain to Alpha Cosma?!The last thing I crave is the spotlight.But I know Steven, with his magnetic presence, seems to draw it effortlessly, not just within our own ranks but across multiple packs.To many, he's a prized trophy—a beacon of desire for countless women who yearn for the chance to be chosen as his mate.Throughout our car ride back to the Starlight Sentinels Pack, I remained enveloped in silence."We have arrived," Lycan Steven announced. He was the one who was driving the whole three-hour drive.His eyes were tired, but he hid it with a small smile. "You alright?"I nodded at him and attempted to open the door, but it was locked. My eyes bulged out when I saw him getting out of the car and running towards my door.As I watched Lycan Steven open the door of the gleaming, luxurious car parked
In my dream, I was running through the woods in the middle of the night. It was the same nightmare I had before when I thought about my mate, Lycan Steven, having sex with other women.It was so vivid that I screamed inside my room. Outside, Killian's voice could be heard, knocking on the door."Nathalie! Are you alright?"I was panting heavily. I grasped my hair, trying to remove the pain, but all I could feel was like ants crawling onto my skin.I don't know how Killian managed to get inside my room. He probably kicked it open. When he saw me, he pulled me into a warm embrace and kept murmuring in my ears, "It's going to be okay, Nathalie..."He is such a good friend."I wish I could do anything to ease the pain," he whispered beside me.Shutting my eyes tightly, I said, "There's nothing you can do. It will just go away in a couple of days..."What I said was true. I cannot do anything about it. Only my mother knows the exact recipe for the medicine she used to brew.And now... we a
"Are you suggesting that I'm having sex with other women in reality as well?" His question hung in the air, heavy with accusation. My response came out sharper than I intended, "Who knows?" The bitterness in my voice surprised even me. He sighed deeply, a sound that seemed to carry the weight of regret. "I'm aware that I shattered your trust in the past," he admitted, his voice soft yet earnest. "But I'm sincerely hoping for a chance to rebuild it. Nathalie, I'm being completely honest with you. The last time I was intimate with anyone... it was with you." I attempted to mask my astonishment with a scoff. "Really, Steven? Who are you trying to convince?" "I'm not trying to deceive you. It's the truth," he insisted, his gaze steady and sincere. "Fine, believe what you want," I retorted dismissively, leaving the statement to linger between us, a testament to the distance that had grown. I stood there, my heart pounding in my chest as I faced Steven. The air between us was thick