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Chapter 5

Author: Six Cats
last update Huling Na-update: 2024-09-02 21:04:25

LUCIEN'S POV.

She's lying on the floor. Knocked out. Parts of her body are bleeding and the guards swarming around her do not seem to realize that they have to stop whatever it is they are doing. I'm sure this was my father's order. 

To have her tortured till death.

Dad can make very cruel decisions when he is upset regardless of whether he is wrong or right and that's one of the things that make me fear him very much because even the fact that I'm his son and future heir does not spare me from his ruthlessness. 

The only person father could compromise or bend his morals for was my brother who's now dead.

My temper gets the better of me as I watch the guards still pounding on my mate despite the fact that she has gone unconscious. 

My wolf stirs in anger within me and without thinking twice, I rush over to them with trembling hands and yank away the first guard my hands come in contact with off Aurora's body and shoot him to the other end of the room. The man shouts in agony as his body crashes against the wall and hits the ground. 

That gets the attention of his colleagues and the moment they see me, they stop pounding on my mate, but it's already too late. I'm already too angry to let the issue go. I beat every single of them mercilessly despite them trying to explain that my father was the one who had given the orders.

It was such a stupid order and since I can't go over and vent my anger to my father, these soldiers will be the scapegoats.

"Arnaud, get these idiots out of here." I order my Beta whom I came in here with and immediately, he starts rallying the groaning soldiers out of the area and I quickly walk over to Aurora who is helplessly lying on the floor and bleeding all over.

I can't believe this is happening to us.

If she wasn't being accused of murder, things would have been so different. She would have been in my house by now, getting spoiled.

I carry her bridal style in my arms and look at her face with a broken heart. I hate seeing her in this situation, but I can't just smuggle her out of it because I have no idea if she's guilty of the crime or not.

I, however, hope she isn't.

"Where are you going to take her?" Arnaud asks when I start walking towards the door. I stop in my tracks and he catches up with me.

"To my place of course, she's badly injured." 

"You can't do that." He shakes his head.

"Why not?" I ask with a frown.

"Alpha Lucien, despite the fact that this girl is your mate, she's still the prime suspect for the murder of her sister and your brother, Mael. While there might be a chance that she's innocent, there's also a chance that she committed the crime. And most importantly, your father, the Alpha, is very angry right now and if he hears you've taken the prime suspect to your place, all hell will break loose. Even the fact that she's your mate won't stop him from bringing the wrath of hell upon all three of us. We have to tread cautiously, Alpha." And this is why I hate Arnaud. He's always thinking rationally.

All what he just said makes so much sense. Father will be pissed if I take Aurora out of this dungeon at all, not to talk of my place. Things are still very heated up right now and I really don't wanna provoke my father.

"Fine!" I say after a long moment of contemplating. "I'm going to take her over to the dungeon infirmary. You summon the pack doctor so he can come have a look at her. She needs medical attention."

"I'm on it." He leads the way through the hallway and we separate when we get to the main door.

It doesn't take long for Arnaud and the doctor to meet us in the infirmary. The doctor immediately proceeds to have Aurora checked up and my heart sinks into my stomach when he connects an IV to her hand. Arnaud is paving about, muttering prayers in his heart.

Prayers for my father not to get a hint of what we are doing because we'll be in big trouble.

 I'm watching the doctor clean up and treat Aurora's wounds. When he's done, he turns to me.

"The injuries weren't too serious. She fainted out of mostly mental exhaustion. The IV she's taking will help her regain her strength and her wounds will heal soon." All I do is nod my head and I stand by her bedside. "And speaking of wounds, I've noticed a lot of older and deeper wounds on various parts of her body that are still trying to heal."

"What?" I ask, looking at him intensely. "What's that supposed to mean?"

"She's either being tortured in her home or she's undergoing some very rigorous training. These wounds are not normal wounds a girl would casually incur." I grit my teeth and swallow dryly.

The thought of Aurora being tortured doesn't sit well with me.

I know nothing about her family so I can't say what it could possibly be, but I hope it isn't torture. I have no idea what I'll do if it happens that my mate  is being tortured by her own family.

"Thank you for checking on her doctor. You can come back later to monitor her. For now, I  need some alone time with her." He simply bows and exits the room. Arnaud does the same. Now, it's just Aurora and I in the room and I have no idea what to do.

I don't know if I should hold her hand, or stroke her hair, or kiss her forehead…

"Mark her!" My wolf, Kol, shouts in my head out of nowhere. Out of fear,  I take a step back from Aurora.

"What? No! Are you crazy?" I ask aghast and he starts pacing about in my mind. Unlike me, Kol just wants to carry Aurora away from this dungeon.

Well, technically, we both want the same thing, but I'm trying to be reasonable by  weighing the consequences of my actions, but Kol, if given the chance, would act without thinking.

"Because that's what you should be doing."

"Don't fucking read my mind Kol!"

"I really don't care what's on your mind. All I want is for you to take our mate away from here and protect her. Take a look at her, Lucien." I try to look away, but I don't succeed. I look at her helpless self on the bed and my heart skips.

She looks miserable and I hate seeing her in this situation. 

She doesn't deserve to be here.

The funniest thing is, I'm not even sure of what I'm saying. She could be guilty of the crime she's being accused of.

Goodness! 

Why does everything always have to be complicated for me?

I used to be so eager for the day to come when I'll find my mate and now the day has finally come and I don't know what I'm feeling.

"Kol." I call as I take a step closer to Aurora's bed. He's forcing me to do this. "I understand that you want us to take full responsibility for our mate. Trust me, I want to do that too, but you know she's being accused of murder. We can't just let that slide. We won't even be given the chance to let that slide. Until she's proven innocent, I don't want to have any sort of relationship with her. I don't want to be disappointed in the end." I try to explain things to him, but I can hear him roll his eyes in my mind.

"Spare me that crap, Lucien. Relationship or not, you will be disappointed all the same. Go ahead and possess her right now. Mark her as ours!" He keeps urging me and I swear I feel like doing it. 

Calmy, carefully, I lean dangerously closer to Aurora's who's lying in the hospital with her eyes closed. 

She looks so peaceful while asleep.

I can stare at her gorgeous face all day and night without batting an eyelid.

I stretch my hand towards her thick black hair and slide my fingers into it, gently stroking as I watch her sleep. Her hair is as soft as melted chocolate. Her skin is as white as snow and her lips… oh her lips are everything.

Pink. Plump. Succulent.

I can bet they taste like strawberries.

"Alright then, if you don't want to mark her, how about a kiss on her forehead? That's nothing too serious." Kol keeps pursuing me in my mind and I finally give in. 

I bring my face closer to hers as carefully as I can,with the intention of giving her a quick kiss on her forehead and acting like it never happened, but that plan is completely ruined when her eyes snap open.

Our eyes met and I freeze as her lips pry open to say…

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  • THE ALPHA’S ACCUSED MATE   Chapter 6

    AURORA'S POV.The last person I expected to see when I opened my eyes was this man whose face seems to be hovering all over mine. The same man who had ordered for me to be tortured to bed.When notices that my eyes are open, he quickly backs away, clears his throat and maintains his composure, standing straight with his hands behind his back.The mate bond comes coursing through my body again and I look up at him. There's an awkward silence between us. I have a lot of questions in my mind to ask him and the first being if he's aware of the fact that we are mates. But I'm sure he knows. If I can feel the mate bond, it means he can feel it too.Could that be why his face was almost touching mine a while ago.Did he want to kiss me because he knew we were mates?No!Most definitely not!And even if he knew we were mates. Even if he wanted to kiss me, I still can't forget about the fact that he ordered his guards to have me tortured till death. I won't easily forgive him for that."You are

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  • THE ALPHA’S ACCUSED MATE   Chapter 7

    AURORA'S POV.Right now, I have no idea how to react to what I just heard. Alpha Lucien knows I'm his mate. Should I be happy? Should I be hopeful? Should I be ashamed? or should I be scared?I don't know what to feel right now. He just said he'd punish me accordingly if I say I'm guilty, but he'll stay by my side if I deny the allegations. That's a very logical thing to say in this situation and for a moment, I am really tempted to believe his words, but then I remember that a while ago, he had ordered for his guards to have me tortured to death. He didn't seem to care when he passed that order, but now he does. Why the sudden change of heart?"Why aren't you saying anything?" He breaks the silence. I look at him. He has a blank countenance. I can't read from his face whether he believes me or not and that's very frustrating."Because I don't believe you when you say you will trust my words." He raises a brow and trains his eyes on me."Why's that?" He sounds curious. Not only does

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  • THE ALPHA’S ACCUSED MATE   Chapter 8

    AURORA'S POV.The silence drags on for several minutes. My eyes are still glued on Alpha Lucien who's staring blankly at the wall. He hasn't uttered a single word and I'm worried because I think I know the answer is, he doesn't believe me.Even the maid and the Beta seem eager to get his response, but none of us get any.If Alpha Lucien doesn't believe me, then all my hope is lost. I can't prove my innocence on my own. Not when I'm locked up in here.My heart stops when he lets out a sigh. I look at him expectantly. Hoping he would say something to favor me, but he doesn't even look at me. He turns to the maud who still has her head bowed down. I swear to God if I'm given that chance to be in this room with this woman alone, I'll beat her up so good, she'll take back all the lies she just told against me.I hate her!"What's your name?" Alpha Lucien asks the maid.He ignored my question. Nice one Lucien. Nice one. "Emilia Mark." She calmly replies. I roll my eyes hard. To me, everythi

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  • THE ALPHA’S ACCUSED MATE   Chapter 9

    LUCIEN'S POV."Because they demand that you be executed." Her eyes widen in shock.Even I would be shocked if I was told my father had ordered for me to be executed. Her father was the first to point an accusing finger at her and since then, he has been insisting she committed the crime. I can't help but wonder what would make a father hate his own daughter so much."They didn't!" She denies my words. "My… how could he do that? I didn't kill anyone." Her voice breaks in half as she makes that statement. "I… I just wanted to ask Crew why he's accusing me of a crime I didn't commit and my father why he doesn't believe me when I say I didn't kill anyone. Why are they doing this to me?" She asks with a shaky voice. I don't say anything to her, because I don't know what to say.When she notices I'm not going to say anything to her, she lays back on the bed and closes her eyes.I train my eyes on her. I don't know why, but something tells me she is innocent of this crime she is being accused

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  • THE ALPHA’S ACCUSED MATE   Chapter 10

    LUCIEN’S POV.I'm still patiently waiting for the two men standing before me to answer the questions I had thrown at them. They keep looking at each other, not knowing what to say and I am truly amused.From what I've seen so far, I can confidently come to the conclusion that no one in this household loves or cares about Aurora and that makes me even more curious about her.What could she have done to make her father hate her so much? Is she truly a bad person? Or is it her father who’s the bad person? What secret is this family hiding from the public?"I don't have all day here." I tell them. Crew clears his throat and looks at me."Well, Alpha. You see, Aurora and I broke up a long time ago and then I started dating her sister."That even makes things worse. I raise my brows and look at him in total disbelief. I can't even look at Mr. Callan right now because I'm so angry that he let something like this happen. Why would he let some stupid guy disrespect his daughters?"So, you date

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  • THE ALPHA’S ACCUSED MATE   Chapter 11

    AURORA’S POV.All eyes are on me, including Lucien's. His father, the Alpha King has his eyes wide open in total disbelief. The elders are murmuring words like “impossible” under their breaths and Lucien looks amused by my audacity. The tension in the air can suffocate someone in the next room. My heart has flown to the moon without me.What I just said is going to cause a ruckus. Maybe put me in even more trouble, but I couldn't just stay still and do nothing to defend myself. I will not be hanged for a crime I did not commit.“How dare you!” The Alpha King finally breaks the unbearable silence in the room. Red, Hot rage flashes in his eyes as they turn red. “How dare you try to take advantage of my son! How dare you use his name to cover up for your heinous crime!” Thick searing heat distributes itself throughout my body as my gaze flicks between father and son. The Alpha King's murderous gaze lingers along the length of my body, long enough to strike a match to light the fluid flowi

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  • THE ALPHA’S ACCUSED MATE   Chapter 12

    AURORA'S POV.I finally breathe in oxygen when we step out of the office into the hallway. The air in there felt like sulfur steam. All that tension, judgmental looks from the elders, and the spiteful words they threw at me. I wonder how I didn't evaporate into nothingness while I was there.“Aurora.” Lucien's call jabs me out of my thoughts. I halt in my tracks when he turns my way. He looks pissed. His jaws are twitching and his entire body is as rigid as a rock. I have no idea how to behave with him right now.He doesn't believe I'm innocent and he doesn't believe I'm guilty either.How am I supposed to talk to or act towards him when he has mixed feelings towards me?“Yes.” That is all I manage. My heart stops when he starts closing the gap between us. I try to maintain the distance by taking a few steps back, but soon enough, my back hits against a wall, impaling any further moment.I am trapped between his enormous body and the wall. Transfixed by his piercing gaze. He cannot aff

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  • THE ALPHA’S ACCUSED MATE   Chapter 13

    AURORA'S POV.I toured the bedroom. I’ve taken inventory of the sophisticated and spacious closet and I am impressed. Everything looks neat and screams wealth. This bedroom is a dream come true kind of bedroom even though it feels very empty.Right now I'm sitting on the bed, not knowing what to do with myself. Alpha Lucious said servants would come in and I can't wait for that to happen. I can't wait to finally have someone to talk to.Thirty minutes fly by again and I'm about to get on the bed and sleep when I hear a knock on the door. Every cell in my body comes to life. The door handle creaks and as the door is pushed open, my excitement builds. A cheerful smile appears on my face as three elderly women, dressed in servants uniforms, walk into the bedroom with various items in their hands.One has a pile of clothes in her hand, the other toiletries and the last one has a tray with probably food in it. I hastily rise to my feet as they walk towards me.“Good day to you all. I'm so h

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  • THE ALPHA’S ACCUSED MATE   Chapter 105

    Lucien entered the room quietly, the soft sound of Aurora’s muffled sobs piercing his heart. She sat curled up in the corner of the bed, her hands clutching a pillow tightly, tears streaming down her cheeks. The sight of her like this made his chest tighten. He approached slowly, kneeling down beside her.“Aurora,” he said softly, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “Why are you still crying?”She looked up at him, her red-rimmed eyes filled with guilt. “I just... I feel awful,” she admitted, her voice trembling. “I banished my sister, Lucien. My own flesh and blood. I didn’t want to do it, but I had no choice. I feel like I failed her.”Lucien sat down beside her, pulling her gently into his arms. “You didn’t fail anyone,” he said firmly, his tone soothing but resolute. “What you did wasn’t easy, but it was necessary. Sometimes, the right choice feels like the hardest one to make.”Aurora leaned into his chest, letting his warmth and strength comfort her. “I just wish things wer

  • THE ALPHA’S ACCUSED MATE   Chapter 104

    Aurora walked out of the dungeon, the cold, damp air clinging to her like a second skin. Her steps were heavy, her emotions even heavier. As she stepped into the hallway, she was startled to see Lucien waiting for her. The moment their eyes met, his expression softened.“You didn’t need to come here,” Aurora said, her voice trembling as she quickly wiped at her damp cheeks. “I could handle it on my own.”Lucien straightened, his amber eyes filled with a quiet intensity. “I know,” he replied, his voice low and steady. “You’re the strongest person I know, Aurora. But even the strongest people need support at times.”The words pierced through the emotional wall she had tried to build around herself. Without a second thought, she closed the distance between them and wrapped her arms around him, holding him tightly. His arms enveloped her, firm and reassuring.“I don’t know what to do,” Aurora whispered, her voice muffled against his chest.Lucien rested his chin on her head, his voice a

  • THE ALPHA’S ACCUSED MATE   Chapter 103

    Author’s POVThe cold air of the dungeon wrapped around Aurora as she descended the stone steps, her heels clicking against the hard surface. A guard followed close behind her, silent but watchful. When they reached her father’s cell, she turned to him and waved her hand dismissively.“You can leave now. I’ll handle this,” she said.The guard hesitated, his eyes scanning her for a moment. “Are you sure, Luna?”“I said I’ll handle it,” she replied firmly, not sparing him another glance.With a curt nod, the guard retreated up the stairs, his footsteps echoing faintly until the heavy door at the top creaked shut.She turned back to face the man sitting on the cold stone floor behind the iron bars. Mr. Luke, her foster father, looked up as she approached. His once-commanding demeanor was now replaced with weariness. He managed a faint smile.“You look well,” he said, his voice hoarse.Aurora remained silent, her arms crossed tightly over her chest. She stood there, unmoving, her expressi

  • THE ALPHA’S ACCUSED MATE   Chapter 102

    Aurora’s POVI pushed open the heavy door to Lucien’s office, stepping inside with a teasing smile. He was seated at his desk, scribbling something onto a parchment. The sight of him so focused, his brow furrowed slightly, sent a warm feeling through me. I cleared my throat dramatically.“I heard I’ve been summoned by the almighty Alpha,” I said with a playful tone.Lucien looked up, a grin spreading across his face. “Indeed, Luna. You’ve been called for a matter of utmost importance.” He chuckled. “Please do sit.”I rolled my eyes and leaned against the doorframe. “Oh? And what could be so important that you needed to summon me?”I was genuinely curious to know why he sent for me at the house, he could have waited till he returned home tonight, or was he missing me a lot?Silly me! I have been emotional a lot these days and I have no idea why.He leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms. “The dungeon guard informed me that your father—Luke—has requested to see you. Apparently, he

  • THE ALPHA’S ACCUSED MATE   Chapter 101

    Aurora pushed open the door to the packhouse and stepped inside. The scent of freshly cooked food wafted through the air, but it did little to calm her nerves. She didn’t make it more than a few steps before Lucien appeared from the hallway, his expression dark.“Where have you been?” Lucian demanded, his voice low but sharp. “I’ve been searching for you everywhere.” he sounded pissed and that made her wonder if something happened.Aurora stopped in her tracks, knowing she had to tread carefully. “I was following a lead on the recent threats we have received,” she admitted. “Something I thought might help us.”Lucien crossed the space between them quickly, his towering presence both comforting and intimidating. “A lead? And you didn’t think to tell me? Do you know how dangerous it is out there right now?”“I can handle myself, Lucien,” she said firmly, meeting his gaze. “I’m not some helpless damsel. I’m a Lycan.”He huffed, running a hand through his dark hair. “You’re also my mate,

  • THE ALPHA’S ACCUSED MATE   Chapter 100

    The weight of leadership was beginning to settle heavily on both Lucien and Aurora. Their days were filled with council meetings, decisions about the kingdom's future, and ensuring the pack's stability. Yet, an undercurrent of tension had started to ripple through the land.Lucien stood on the balcony of the castle, his sharp gaze fixed on the distant horizon. The murmurs of unrest in a neighboring pack had reached him earlier that morning, carried by a trusted scout.“Rogue wolves,” he muttered under his breath. The thought of enemies circling when his kingdom was still finding its footing made his jaw tighten. His wolf, Kol, stirred within him, growling softly in agreement.“You look like you’re preparing for battle,” Aurora’s voice came from behind him, soft but laced with determination.He turned to face her. She looked regal yet approachable in her simple gown, her Lycan features making her seem otherworldly under the golden light. “I might be,” he admitted. “There’s unrest brewi

  • THE ALPHA’S ACCUSED MATE   Chapter 99

    The air buzzed with anticipation as the pack gathered in the grand courtyard of the palace. Wolves from allied packs had also traveled far and wide to witness this historic moment—the crowning of Alpha Lucien and his Luna, Aurora.Lucien stood tall at the center of the platform, dressed in ceremonial black and gold robes that accentuated his commanding presence. His piercing eyes scanned the crowd, landing briefly on Aurora, who was approaching the platform with a grace that made his heart swell. She wore a flowing gown of deep emerald green, her head held high as the elders escorted her to his side.Elder Doran raised his staff, signaling for silence. The murmur of the crowd ceased instantly, and all eyes turned toward the Alpha and his mate."Today," Elder Doran began, his voice strong and reverberating through the air, "we witness the dawn of a new era. The leadership of this pack passes to a new Alpha King, a leader who has proven his strength, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to

  • THE ALPHA’S ACCUSED MATE   Chapter 98

    The great hall of the council chamber buzzed with tension as the elders assembled. The air was heavy with the weight of their decision, one that would shape the future of the pack. The King’s failing health had left them no choice but to convene, and the murmur of voices echoed off the stone walls as they deliberated.Elder Doran, the oldest and most respected among them, struck his staff against the ground to call for order. “Brothers and sisters, we gather today at a critical juncture. The King’s health has declined beyond recovery, and our pack cannot endure this uncertainty any longer.”The room fell silent. Each elder exchanged solemn glances, understanding the gravity of the moment.“We must act,” Elder Nalia said firmly. “The Alpha King has served us well, but his time has passed. The pack requires stability, strength, and leadership.”Elder Doran nodded. “It is clear that Lucien, as the rightful heir, must ascend to the throne. His leadership has been tested, and he has proven

  • THE ALPHA’S ACCUSED MATE   Chapter 97

    Author’s POVThe royal chambers were cloaked in an uneasy silence, broken only by the occasional rustle of fabric as maids moved quietly about their tasks. The once-mighty Alpha King lay on his grand, ornately carved bed, his once-proud features now gaunt and pale. The trial and the truth it had unearthed had taken a toll far beyond what anyone had anticipated. The air in the room was heavy with the mingling scents of herbal remedies and despair.The royal physicians gathered near the door, speaking in hushed tones. Their faces bore the same somber expression—a silent acknowledgment of the inevitable. One of them, an elderly man with graying hair and deep-set eyes, stepped forward to address the council members waiting outside the chamber.“The King’s condition is grave,” he began, his voice steady but laced with sadness. “His heart and spirit have been deeply wounded. The mental and emotional strain has weakened him beyond recovery. I’m afraid… there is little we can do.”The words

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