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Taken by the Lycan King Chapter 19
Ryder's POVMy breath got caught in my mouth when my eyes landed on Aria. I was taken aback by her new look, one that I never expected of her. My eyes darted to Ma Levine for about half a second before shifting back to Aria. I had caught a knowing look from Ma Levine when I glanced at her. She knew what she was doing. "Aria," I said to her with a small nod after I had composed myself. I tried as much as possible not to look at the nipple outline on her gown as I shifted to the side of the door. "Come in," I said as I gestured for them to enter the room.Aria gave me a small smile before nodding and following Ma Levine as she walked in. After they entered, I closed the door behind them and then made my way to my study table. "Aria," I said to her as I stopped by my seat. Gesturing to my brother, I continued, "I would love for you to meet my step-brother, Hudson."Aria turned to Hudson to greet him but then when her eyes met his, the smile that she had on instantly vanished. She kept
Taken by the Lycan King Chapter 20
Aria's POV"Ugh," I heard Ma Levine grunt after walked out of the room. She paced about the hallway while I stood by the door, still as I digested what King Ryder has just said."He doesn't love me," I muttered as I felt my eyes begin to water. I half-expected Ava to jump in at that moment to try and convince me that I was wrong but I got nothing. It seemed like even her too had finally been hit by my harsh reality."Luna Aria," Ma Levine said, her voice jerking memory of my thoughts. I turned to her with a soft grunt and wore a smile on my face the moment I saw the sad expression in her face. "I'm really sorry that you had to experience that, Luna Aria.""Do not worry, Ma Levine," I said, shaking my head as my smile began to falter. I could feel the tears gathered in my eyes threatening to fall so I lifted my head up. "I don't really mind what he said at all. I'm used to... I'm used to this.""I... I don't know what to say," Ma Levine muttered as her lips quivered. I could see in her
Taken by the Lycan King Chapter 21
Aria's POV"Luna Aria?"The voice kept calling my name but I could not answer. It was as if they had sewed my mouth shut. I twisted and turned on my bed as I tried all possible best to open my eyes but all it seemed like they had been glued shut. "Luna Aria."The voice came again but this time, it was... soft, so soft and soothing. The sound of the voice manifested as some sort of aura in my consciousness, it's energy soothing my fitful being."Luna Aria."I gasped out loud as I shot my eyes open. My palpitating heart began to calm, the lingering effect of the voice from earlier aiding in my comfort. A small smile formed on my face as I closed my eyes back shut. And then, it suddenly hit me. I sat up straight from where I laid, my eyes wide with confusion. I looked up, the smile that I wore on my face turning into a frown as I saw what hovered above me.Why was I staring at darkened clouds when I slept in my bedroom?"Luna Aria." I turned sharply towards the familiar voice that ha
Taken by the Lycan King Chapter 22
Aria's POVI stood in front of the vanity table, my two hands feTes on it as I stared down at the arrays of makeup that lined on top of the thin frame. I picked what looked to be a gold lipstick and brought it in front of my face. 'Why does everything have to be so excessive and expensive looking?' Ava asked.I turned the lipstick looking thing in my hand as I studied the designs on it. Ava was right. It looked like it's body had been molded from gold and it's engraved designs had been done by gods.'I guess when you're the Lycan King, everything good is so easily at your reach,' I answered Ava as I dropped the thing back on the table. I sighed as I began eyeing the items on the table again. 'Well, you are the Lycan King's Luna,' Ava said. 'Everything is so easily at your reach too.''Yeah,' I mumbled as I picked up another item and brought it in front of my face. 'I am very sure these are not for me though.''Not for you?' Ava scoffed. 'Why do you think these wouldn't be for you?'
Taken by the Lycan King Chapter 23
Ryder's POVThe ticking coming from the grandfather clock standing close to the mantle piece echoed throughout the room, occasionally breaking the silence that had settled in. I drummed my finger on the table as I took in deep breaths in a bid to calm my rising anger.At the end of the large table where I sat, sat my step-brother, Hudson. He had his eyes on me, a smirk plastered on his face as he too drummed his fingers in the table. I didn't need anyone to tell me what was going on in his mind as his mischievous eyes already told me everything. Where in the moon goddess' name was Aria?"Um, Ryder?" I heard Ma Levine call and immediately, I stopped my drumming. Hudson on the other hand, kept on with his offbeat noise.Turning to our housekeeper, I answered, "what is it, Ma Levine?""I want to go wait for Luna Aria at the hallway," Ma Levine said. "I'm sure she doesn't know her way here. That might be the reason why she isn't here yet.""Didn't the stupid maid, Gina, give her directio
Taken by the Lycan King Chapter 24
Hudson's POVI quickly took off the smile that I wore, pulling off the facade that I had worn as I walked out of the dining room. I shuddered at the thought of my arm coming close in contact to that maid, Aria's, own. "Luna Aria, my foot," I muttered under my breath as I adjusted my suit. Why my own brother could have the guts to not just come back home with a Luna, but to also pick a maid as one, I did not know. It seemed like the Lycan King was hell bent on foiling my plans, the plan that took me this long to perfect. No. I wasn't going to let him.I turned down the long hallway and began heading for the door. I still had the meeting with one of the elders down in the city, fortunately, and I was going to use it to my full advantage. My little brother wasn't going to stop me. I would not let that happen. I grabbed my coat that I had hung on the coat rack that stood before the door. Ignoring the greeting of the maidservant that passed me, I pulled open the door and walked out of t
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Ryder's POVI quickly took Desiree out of the dining hall before the stench from the bag could fill the place. Aria was still eating and I didn't want anything to stop her from doing so. Besides, the reason for Desiree being here was one that I didn't want the new Luna to be part of. News of brewing war was not for the faint hearted and I sure as hell knew that she was in the category of the weak. Desiree dragged the sack of bloodied body parts nonchalantly with her as we walked to the garden where a few maids and some warrior wolves had gathered. Upon reaching the garden, she threw the blood covered sack to the floor as she sighed loudly. "Open it up," I said to her as I shoved my hands into my pockets. Desiree looked at me, the expression on her face was one of surprise as she laughed."Are you being serious?" she asked and I shrugged in response. "I want to really see what is inside," I answered her. "Not that I don't trust you. I just would love to know what body parts are miss
Taken by the Lycan King Chapter 26
Hudson's POV"She... she's an Omega from Alpha London's pack?" Elder Hugh muttered as he plopped back down on his chair. He placed his hands on his head as he stuttered, "b-but t-that... that's... that can't... that can't--""Oh, but it is, Elder Hugh," I said to the old man as I slowly walked towards his seat. "The new Luna of our great pack, the one who is supposed to take over Alana's place is an Omega from one of the low packs.""That's an... that's an abomination," Elder Hugh shouted as his brows squeezed into a frown. He slammed his hands on his table, causing the spilled wine on it to splatter all over his shirt. Oblivious to the red stains on his clothe, Elder Hugh continued, "we can't have an Omega as a Luna. And certainly not one from Alpha London's pack.""Exactly what I thought when I heard the news," I said to the elder as I folded my arms across my chest. Wearing a concerned look on my face, I muttered, "I tried to tell my step-brother that. I tried to explain to him how
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Taken by the Lycan King Chapter 135
Ryder’s POV“Hudson!!!" I growled as I stood from my hiding place. My voice boomed across the valley, echoing off the cliffs as I emerged from our hiding place, my daughter cradled safely in my arms. "You're fucking doomed." Hudson's expression twisted into a mix of surprise, anger and confusion as he saw me. The reality of what was happening then hit him as he saw my warrior wolves jumping out of the shadows and rushing out towards he and his guards. It took a lot of fighting and the loss of some of my warriors but we were finally able to bring down all of Hudson's wolves and also subdue him. As they chained him too, I walked over to him, holding my daughter close to my chest."Hudson," I said, my voice filled with disappointment as I stared at him. "All the while you showed me evil, I trusted you like a brother. Only to have you betray me by attacking me and kidnapping my daughter." Hudson didn't give me a reply as he glared at me with rage in his eyes. I could see that he had no
Taken by the Lycan King Chapter 134
Ryder's POV"I.. I actually am happy that you've finally coke back to me," Aria said as she smiled for the first time since our son's adoption. I still marveled at how perfect her teeth were. "And I am happier that you took my back," I replied, extending my hands to her. As I caressed it, I stared into her eyes and smiled. "I really, really am happy." The entire room seemed to be light up as Aria softly laughed. It was a sound I so much missed.Suddenly, her smile dissipated, a slight frown replacing it. I squeezed her hands softly and scooted closer to her. I didn't need anyone to tell me why her mood had changed. "Do not worry, Aria. I would comb the breadth and depth..." I was cut short by a loud knock on the door. Laying kisses on her forehead, I got up from.the bed and walked to the door. "Who is it?" I asked, a hint of frustration in my voice as I placed my hands on the doorknob. "It's Harold, Prince Ryder," came a familiar voice. I grunted and opened the door to see who it w
Taken by the Lycan King Chapter 133
Desiree's POVI quickly collected the horse from Jason, ignoring the questions he was asking me. Quickly, I mounted the horse and whipped the reins, causing it to sprint out of the compound. I quickly turned my horse down the path that I knew led to the small shed Hudson had gone to. I kept on whipping my horse, not wanting to waste any time. I needed to get there fast if I really wanted my plans to work.It didn't take too long for me as I finally took notice of a familiar row of sunflower along the pathway I rode. It has been planted a year earlier by some servants as instructed by Hudson. It had started drizzling, but the ray of sunshine remained firm and colourful. I recalled the stores told to me when I was little that when such was happening, it meant the moon goddess was punishing a pack for sins that they had committed towards her. I didn't believe sigh anymore. I finally reached the small gate leading to the shed and saw a guard standing by it. He sighted me and quickly wi
Taken by the Lycan King Chapter 132
Desiree's POVMy heart raced as I rushed through the compound gate. I needed to inform Ryder about my findings.I quickly surveyed the surrounding path, and after seeing no one, I moved towards the palace. I had not notified anyone about me leaving that mansion and I knew if Hudson was to learn about that, he would be suspicious of me. I didn't want to drag any attention to me so I reduced my pace, walking stealthily into the mansion. It wasn't until I overheard a maidservants telling the other that Hudson had ridden to his shed in the woods that I finally relaxed. As I walked, I thought of what would happen once I told Ryder the good news I held for him. I wasn't too concerned about what he would do though. I was much more concerned about what Aria would do. She had promised me that she would pack and leave the moment her stupid child was found and that was what I expected from her. If she did, I'd finally have Ryder to myself. Upon arriving at the palace, I received the referenc
Taken by the Lycan King Chapter 131
Desiree's POV"We were ambushed and... they kidnapped my daughter," Ryder explained to me, his voice cracking a bit. I could hear from his tone that he was pained and angered by what had happened to he and Aria. Why wasn't he thinking about me? Aria and Ryder had arrived not up to an hour ago and Aria had retreated to her room to cry her eyes out. Ryder had decided to come to his study to think and luckily, I was waiting for him. His conversation though was not one I was expecting to be having with him. "Do you know who took her?" I asked, pretending to be concerned, even though deep down, I was filled with anger. "Was there any clue left behind by the wolves that may lead us to her?" "I... I don't know," Ryder admitted, frustration evident in his voice. He grunted and ran a hand through his hair as he shook his head. He looked down at the drink I had brought for him and I could see in his eyes that he wanted to take it. "But... but I have to find her. I lost Aria once. I can't be
Taken by the Lycan King Chapter 130
Ryder's POV We had long begun our journey in silence, the only sound filling the air being the sound of our horse's hooves trotting softly against grass and the racket our carriage wheels made as it made it's way through the forest. The children too added to the list as they played and laughed loudly. Apart from all these, the carriage seemed silent. My gaze turned to Aria, a sense of guilt filling up within me as I stared at her. She had turned to the window and was staring at the passing trees. It was obvious that her mind was somewhere else and I wondered what it was that she was thinking about. Was it me? Was she having regrets?I opened my mouth to speak but nothing came out. I just didn't know what to say. Taking in a deep breath, I turned from her and began tapping my feet on the floor restlessly, trying my best to muster my courage."What is it?" I heard her say and I quickly turned to her. Her gaze had not left the window."Look, Aria, I'm... I'm really, really sorry," I sa
Taken by the Lycan King Chapter 129
Ryder's POVThe morning came as quickly as the night went by and the rays of sun did more than wake me up, it also brought back bad memories. Memories of how I had treated Aria when all she had ever done was care for me, memories of how I should have heard her out a bit more, or protected her regardless of not knowing the origin of her pregnancy. I was nothing without her and her leaving ended up being undoubtedly detrimental to me. How did i not see that until now? But then, i probably did and decided on being more in denial. Due to the fact that it was already late yesterday, Alpha Kael had asked that I slept in before leaving with Aria. It wasn't something I wanted as it itched me to take Aria back home but I couldn't say nom He had taken me to my room, insisting that I don't sleep with Aria. I couldn't blame him. He was her father after all.I slowly sat up from bed, my right hand travellimg to my eyes as I began rubbing them to get them free from the haziness that had ensued th
Taken by the Lycan King Chapter 128
Hudson's POVI walked out of the mansion and turned towards the path that led to the stable at the back. Sure enough, I found Jason there, attending to the horses inside. He was so focused on what he was doing that he didn't notice my presence.I made to enter the stable but then stopped as I sighted a a clump of horse dung at the front. I looked down at the ground and saw that there were a lot surrounding the area. I wasn't sure I wanted to have my shoes get stained with any. Taking a step back from the stable door, I called out to Jason from outside. "Jason," I shouted as I shoved my hands into the pockets of my jean trousers. "Jason," I called out again after seeing that he had not heard my first call.Jason looked up, startled, and turned to the cabin door. He sighted me standing outside and immediately wipes his dirty hands on his jeans before walking slowly to the barn door. "Alpha Hudson," he said as he bowed his head low. "Is there any problem, alpha?" I gave Jason a small n
Taken by the Lycan King Chapter 127
Aria's POVRyder stared at me for a few moments before rushing towards me. I dropped my kids to the ground in fear, thinking he was going to attack me but, to my greatest surprise, he enveloped me in a tight hug the moment he reached me. I didn't know what to do so I just stood there motionless as he began whispering words of apology. "I'm sorry, Aria," he whispered as he placed his head on my blossom. "I really really am so sorry." I didn't know what to say or do at that moment. What was he sorry about? And what was he even doing here in the first place? I heard the shuffling of feet behind me and turned slightly to see my father stand from his throne and begin to walk towards I and Ryder. He was confused but had not reacted to Ryder's sudden hug. I assumed it was because I wasn't protesting that he kept cool. "What is happening here?" he asked with a frown on his face as he paused at the last step of the podium on which his throne sat. "Prince Ryder," he called out to Ryder and I
