“What are you doing?” he almost growled, and for the first time in my life I didn't seem scared or surprised.I didn't respond.“What are wearing? You like a fucking slut, must you throw yourself on any male because you've been starved of attention?” He continued.Ian looked between Leon and I over and over again, raising his hands up in a defeated sign, he left.“You don't tell me who to talk to Leon.” I said calmly, I don't know where the confidence was coming from and it seemed to surprise him to because his steel blue eyes were twice the size of mine.“I think I do and if you want to be a slut, do it somewhere private, don't embarrass me.” He screamed. We were beginning to gather attention but I didn't care, Leon wasn't going to disrespect me like that today, not after what he did.“That is so rich coming from you. Last time I checked you were sticking your tongue down my sister's throat and your fingers in-between her legs!” I retorted fiercely.The crowd gasped. All eyes turned
“You should stop crying, I didn't kidnap you.” His voice ran through the car.I wanted to tell him to back off and mind his damn business, instead I settled with snorting.I couldn't make any details of his Palace when we made it through the gates, it was dark and I was myopic. But I could see the water fountain, it was in the heart of the entrance. His Palace was surprisingly big from the inside compared to how it looked outside.“Brother” A slender girl with long golden blonde locks, green eyes in a black bodycon dress made her way towards us.She stopped when she saw me, taking in my appearance from head to toe and it was that moment I felt glad about Eleanor's borrowed dress.My heart sank at the thought of her. How was she going to get it back?I saw the lingering questions in the blonde girl’s eyes, it made me fidget. What did she think of me?“Who is she?” She asked as she peered at me.“This is errrrr….” he looked at me for help. He didn't even know my name.“Arielle” I was su
I couldn’t remember when I fell asleep, a knock on the door woke me up. It was the Lycan King and behind him was a maid, she held a tray of breakfast,after dropping it off, she hurried away, returning with a pair of dresses in hangers, dropping them off again, she hurried away. “How did you sleep?” He asked when we were finally alone. “Good” He nodded understandingly. “You should do your thing, I’ll be back when I think you are done.” He stated while pointing at the breakfast, the clothes and what I had assumed to be the bathroom. This time, I did the nodding and boom! He was gone. I ran my hands through the fabric of the dresses, I had never owned anything like this. Even if the Lycan King was lending it to me, I felt happy. The rest showed too much cleavage or the corsets were too tight. I stuck with the forest green dress, the neck was high enough and the green complemented my red hair a little, at least that was what I thought. I stared at the view from my room, the were r
The Lycan king had come to remind me of brunch with his mother and I couldn't be more scared. I knew it wasn't going to end well. “Just breathe,” Sheliah whispered. Of course I named my wolf. The walk to where we were having brunch was awfully quiet, I couldn’t remember passing through so many doors last night. When we finally made it there, it was the rooftop, a table had been set up there and the view was magnificent … well, breathtaking. A waterfall poured from above, forming a small pond, which reflected the woods in every direction. The sky was clear blue with puffy clouds, not too high or too low for it to be uncomfortable. A light breeze rustled the leaves on the tree tops. It was perfect. I could have stayed here all day if only it weren’t for the fact that this morning the Lycan King's mother had summoned me here. My stomach lurched at the thought. The table was covered in a baby pink tablecloth, flowers were in little vases, along with glasses filled with red wine. There we
I had imagined it, nothing crept toward me, I didn't hear a thud but the footsteps around my door was there.“Arielle?” I heard his voice, and relief washed over me.At least it wasn't a monster.I opened the door and came face to face with him. It was only when he moved into the room that I saw a maid was behind him but his large frame had concealed her.Dropping off whatever she was carrying in that tray, she eyed me before hurrying out of the room. It was only then I came to the realization that I had stripped off my dress and was wrapped In sheets.My face burned.I looked up at the Lycan King to see if he was staring at me inappropriately but he was looking everywhere in the room except at me and when he finally looked at me, his eyes didn't roam.I thought he was such a gentleman but what if it wasn't about being a gentleman? what if he didn't find me attractive at all? and it hurt.What if he thought of himself as better than me? I told myself that it didn't matter but it did.
I almost scoffed at her. What did she think the Lycan King was? a trophy that she could claim at any time? even trophies had competitors not like I was one.“Okay” I told her, she could have him back, I didn’t even know where I belonged.I think she was looking for a fight because my response had gotten her riled up.“You think you are smart huh?” what was she? a five year old?“Look I am not interested in whatever you want, he might be my mate,true. Moreover he isn’t a thing that you toss around and get whenever, he’s an actual person and I think he’s old enough to decide “ I yanked my hand off her grip. I hope I wasn’t defensive, I was trying to be neutral. “Unbelievable!”She snarled at me, like she couldn’t believe her ears with a priceless expression on her face and stalked away to a corner of the garden. Her arms crossed over her chest and she was muttering something about my stupidity.“And you bite, Mother was right, how many façades do you have?” His voice rang behind me. How
I fell on the bed once I had gone back to my room, I felt sick and worn out, the unceasing banging in my head had increased and I just wanted to disappear. The day had been exhausting but it couldn’t get much more than this, as I lay there with closed eyes trying desperately to not think about anything and everything at once. It was like a nightmare that wouldn’t leave me alone. Taking in my environment again, I knew it was pointless. I didn't have anything on me. All I took was Eleanor's borrowed dress and the one I was wearing. I was sure the Lycan King wouldn't mind if I borrowed it.I passed through the large living room and it seemed Diana, Penelope and his mother were waiting for me to leave. No one acted as if they had seen me and I didn't mind, I didn't want to hear any word of so much venom, I didn't think I could survive it.When I made it outside, the cool breeze caressed my cheeks, it helped me relaxed and it felt good. The light blue sky gave me some sort of peace and com
I was tired and drained. I would have sobbed as usual but my body wouldn't agree with my emotions. I fell on the bed, not sleeping though, I couldn't sleep. The restlessness of my mind didn’t help. My thoughts were going in all directions at once. There were too many questions, I didn't know how to answer them. This wasn't the life I bargained for, now I had another Leon and Zoey in my life only that there were three now. I could see the darkness slowly creeping into the room, the last rays of daylight were fading away into darkness. I fell into a dreamless slumber . The night continued like this without interruption until morning arrived. The sky was grey, a light fog covered the atmosphere. The cold weather did not suit me, it made me shiver more. I woke up earlier than usual because my stomach wouldn't stop rumbling. When I realized this, In as much as I would have loved to go get some food instead of waiting around for breakfast to come, I just couldn't. It wasn't my home. Even w
132. As the pack members interacted with her, laughter and shared moments became more frequent. Their affable interactions painted a portrait of unity and harmony, at least on the surface. But I couldn't shake the nagging suspicion that something deeper was at play. The easy camaraderie that had developed within days of her arrival raised alarm bells within me, stirring a sense of unease that refused to be ignored. Zoey's comfort within my home only compounded my discomfort. The boundaries between guest and intruder seemed to blur, and I found myself grappling with the strangeness of her being present in the spaces that were once solely mine. Each glance, each shared laugh, each gesture of camaraderie felt like an intrusion into the life I had carefully built for myself. My growing unease was heightened by the subtle, lingering looks she exchanged with Scar. His presence had always been a source of strength and comfort, a connection I held dear. But now, as my sister's gaz
After the twins were born, it felt like my position within the pack had shifted and expanded. The love and support I received from everyone made me realize that I had truly found my family. Those days were a whirlwind of emotions and new experiences, as I embraced my role as a mother and reveled in the newfound connections around me. But amidst the bustling days, there came a moment of serenity. I found myself in a garden near my dwelling, seeking solace and a chance to gather my thoughts. The rustling leaves and the gentle breeze created a comforting atmosphere, allowing me to momentarily escape the demands of pack life. Yet, that tranquility was unexpectedly shattered when a guard approached me with urgency. He explained that a woman had arrived, specifically requesting an audience with me. "I apologize for intruding upon your moment of peace, Arielle," he said, his tone respectful yet concerned. I offered a reassuring smile, understanding the responsibilities that c
Arielle’s POVMy mind was swirling with so many emotions and thoughts that it was difficult to focus on anything. I couldn't believe what just happened. Scar had just gotten tortured, and by these people, for no reason and because of me.Suddenly he began to struggle and fight against his captors, trying to get loose.But there was something going inside of me and I couldn't control it. My claws were beginning to sprout and spread across my knuckles and forearms. I watched with fascination as my nails elongated into sharp little daggers and sharp white tips protruded out. My skin started turning into something I didn't recognize and I felt myself growl, growling angrily and there was a rush of energy- an aggressive rush of energy flowing through me .I felt as if I were ready to burst at any moment. A dark storm cloud was brewing inside of me and it felt completely natural to unleash it now.“ST
Arielle’s POVScar was bleeding, the rope digging into my flesh was also making me bleed and I felt so weak , the blood loss was taking too long but the adrenaline rush was keeping the pain at bay, the fear at bay. When he took his final step towards me, I thought for certain that he was going to kill me right then and there and it would've been okay but not with Scar lying on the ground in the pool of his blood like that.He had put up a good fight but was no match for this man who was a master of sorcery and whose strength and speed were unimaginable.After he was done with Scar, he turned to me.“Now that you know that no one else is coming to your rescue, can we continue from where we stopped?” he had blood all over his face and sick grin he wore made me shiver and the feeling of unease in my stomach didn't disappear. ‘No one else is coming to your rescue...’ My breath caught as he walked towards me again, his gaze never leaving my face which was slowly becoming more drained b
Arielle's POVFenris threw me into the a room that looked like a dungeon and I heard the door slam shut with a bang as the heavy steel bar slammed into place behind my back. I was alone in the darkness for the first time in days. It was an unappealing, dark room that smelled like urine and sweat and fear.Everything was pitch black.“Please let me out of here” I turned immediately banging at the door . The bars were thick metal bolted together, but it was no use - they wouldn’t budge. They couldn’t be more secure anywhere else. “Let me go! Let me go… please!”My voice grew louder and my heart pounded in my chest as I banged frantically against my cage. It echoed around in my head making my headache worse. “Why… why are you doing this to me?” I felt tears prickling at the corners of my eyes. My throat tightened and my breath became shaky. I tried not to cry. But I couldn’t help myself. “Let me out…” I whimpered and sobbed quietly. Nothing, the only thing I got in return was the echo of
Scar’s POV I couldn't stay at the meeting with the constant blaring in my head, my wolf told me there was trouble, a big one, and that it was only natural for me to go check it out. If something was wrong at home, Arielle would have called me right? Someone would have called me yet, my heart didn't stop feeling like I'd been kicked by a mule. Something bad was going down. I couldn't continue with the meeting, so I took my leave. When I got home, everything looked normal on the outside, the guards looked in place and their scent remained strong in the air. I couldn't smell Arielle. I ran inside and still couldn't smell her but as I made my way through the hallway, there was Penelope, she was on the ground and coughing violently , as if someone had choked her or she had just bitten someone's arm off. The other guards tried to get her up, but it was no use. Her eyes rolled back and when her body went limp I ran to her, grabbed her and put her on my lap. She groaned softly and stirr
“I was supposed to be the one chosen to be Alpha! It was supposed to be me but your father snatched that opportunity from me and what else? He made me his assistant to mock me. Do you know what that meant? Do you know how embarrassing it was for me? I was the better fighter, the better everything!” He threw his arms out at the side, gesturing angrily to our surroundings. “Do you understand? No matter what I did, he never respected me! Not once!” He let out a bitter chuckle as if he was reliving a fond memory. Then suddenly his expression changed. His features became twisted with anger. The veins stood out along his neck, like cables connecting his rage to his brain. His face hardened, turning pale and menacing. I saw something dark appear at the edge of my peripheral vision. It started to grow bigger and larger until I couldn’t take my gaze off it. And in that moment it vanished! “Oh, how the people loved him! And your mother? She was supposed to be mine! He stole her from me too
Arielle’s POV The throbbing in my head woke me up, as if someone had slapped me across the face. The lights were so bright that I winced from where I was laying on the ground and tried to raise my hand to shield them. As soon as the light hit my closed eyelids, I knew the headache hadn’t just woken me up. It was starting again already. I tried not to breathe in too deeply or move. In the last few days of my pregnancy I had discovered that moving made me feel more nauseous. That, combined with this migraine made the nausea feel worse than the pain. I kept my eyes firmly closed. After a while, I opened them and tried to adjust them to the unfamiliar environment in front of me. Where was I? Where was Scar? As I tried to move, that sharp pain ran through my head again , forcing me back into a fetal position. This time I stayed still for several minutes, waiting to regain control over my body. When I felt steady enough, I carefully crawled up on my knees and then stood, swaying slight
Scar’s POVThat asshole had laid his fucking hands on my sister, something no one had ever done before and I wanted to hurt him so bad that my wolf growled in agreement and in anticipation of revenge - but not without the usual amount of pain he deserved. My hands connected with his face over and over again until his face was a swollen mass of red skin and he dropped like a rag doll into a pool of dark red blood. His body twitched slightly, but didn't stop moving as it began soaking into the dirt below him. Blood stained my white shirt, and splattered across my cheeks.“That's enough! STOP!” Alfred's loud voice echoed through the garden, he was the only one among the staff who was permitted to call me by my name.I turned to him still panting, but no longer in the mood for more violence. He looked angry, but mostly just scared.“Stay here with him” I ordered before pulling Penelope who was now sobbing hysterically out of the garden enough not to hurt her wrist.“Can you quit sobbing?