“Derek??”. Ava murmured surprisedly.“Yes love, Derek, he hosts this event every year. You don’t know? I thought you guys were really close”. Lucian said, tormenting her.“Let go sit and watch your loving gentle Derek hosting!”. He smirks, leading her to a private second.The dim light made it difficult for others to see them but they could see others clearly. Ava was still in shock as she stared at derek.“You are staring too much love, I am starting to get very jealous!”. Lucian groans, pulling her into his lap.“Lucian, Derek is.. Derek is!”. She stuttered.“Yes love, Derek is in the mafia too”. Lucian saud, patting her back.“We are rivals”. He continued.“We have been in this business for over ten years Ava, I hope you understand what kind of person he is now!”.Ava was too shocked to respond, she kept staring at Derek as he puffed smoke from his mouth, while some strippers were dancing on him. Derek hates the mafia a lot, he alway told her how he wishes he could end all illegal
“He … he is your step brother”. Ava gasped in shock. “Yes, he is my fathers son!”. Lucian responded,unlocking the car for her. “I already sent the driver home, I’m driving now!”. He added. She was not even paying attention to what he was saying, but in shock of Derek being his step brother.“How could you never mention him?”. Ava said, staring at him in shock.Everything was starting to make sense, the day Kayla said Derek wasn’t welcome and pretended she didn't know who he was. “I did not think it was necessary love!”. Lucian responded, starting the car.“I have no idea you can paint, design nor do I know you had a step brother!”. Ava exclaimed, raising her hands up in the air in frustration.“Do I even know anything about you?”. She murmured guiltily.Lucian smirk. “You know how to handle me!”. He smiled, placing a hand on her thigh. Ava frowns.Lucian was about to move his hand further up to her mid thigh when his phone rang.“What?”. He yelled into the phone.“Shit!”. He curs
“Your mother was the reason I left you, she was the only one who helped me escape that night!”. Ava exclaimed.Lucian just kept staring at her in shock. Finding it difficult to believe what she was saying.His mother loved Ava too much to think of doing something so cruel.“And I never went to your mothers place that night! She was at the gate waiting for me with a cab!”. She added.“I was forced to live in Paris, even though Paris is my dream country I was forced to live like an outcast there, maltreated and unwanted. I was pregnant with Nathan at that time.” She cried.“Ava.. Ava that.. is not possible. My mother.. she won’t do that!”. Lucian stuttered.“Even I thought she would not but no! And I have no idea why she did that!”. She whispered.“Calm down, love. Let's leave that”. Lucian whispered, pulling her closer.“Let's sleep now!”. He whispered, kissing her forehead.*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•Lucian woke up to an empty bed the next day, rubbing his eyes as he stood u
“I don’t know how you will take this but I am not a human!”. Ava raised an eyebrow looking at him in confusion almost wanting to laugh."What do you mean you're not a human?". She chuckled.“I am not like you. I come from a different realm, a different existence altogether." He murmured.“So what are you?”. Ava said, chuckling.“A lycan!”. He murmured, watching her closely."A lycan? Like a werewolf?" she asked, her voice filled with both curiosity and disbelief.He nodded, his eyes never leaving hers. "Yes, exactly”. He murmured, not expecting her to be so calm about it."Does this mean you can turn into a wolf?" she asked cautiously, her voice barely above a whisper.“Yes!”. He responded, raising an eyebrow in confusion.“Why are you so calm about it?”. Lucian asked.“That day, when you came to rescue me, I saw you change before I jumped. Honestly, I was frightened. I thought you’d prolly hurt me but you didn’t! And I have been very suspicious since the day at the library I had see
“There was no girl with Jade, Ava!”. “What do you mean? There was a girl with Jade, she had brown hair, she was standing right beside Jade!”. Ava exclaimed, Her words spilled out in a rush.Lucian's shock only deepened as he continued to stare at Ava,not understanding what she was saying.“Ava!”. He called, placing a hand on her shoulder.“There was no lady with jade, love. She was the only one here!”. Lucian said.“No, no I saw her. She was right…”.“Ava!”. he interrupted, his voice tinged with a mix of worry and understanding.“Relax, it's probably because of what I said to you today, maybe it is too much to take in and you’re now imagining things!”. Lucian said.“Lucian.”“It's fine Ava, I think you should go home and take a rest”. Lucian said, hugging her. “Kayla will take you home!”. He whispered, just immediately Kayla walked in.Ava nodded, following Kayla out.*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•“No I promise I did saw a girl, her eyes were exact like mine, she ha
••THE VIPERS••The room was shrouded in darkness, the only source of light emanating from the glowing tip of a cigarette held between trembling fingers. The air was thick with smoke, swirling and dancing in the dimly lit space. A man sat in a plush leather chair, his face hidden in the shadows. His bodyguards, large and imposing figures, stood silently behind and around him, their eyes scanning the room for any signs of danger.He exhaled a cloud of smoke, the tendrils curling and twisting in the air like ethereal serpents. The room was filled with an eerie silenceSuddenly, a creaking sound echoed through the room. A figure emerged from the shadows, slowly stepping into the dim light. It was a woman, She stopped a few feet away from him,his eyes gleaming with an unsettling intensity.A sinister smile played on his lips, revealing a row of gleaming white teeth. "Boss". The lady’s voice was low and menacing, sending shivers down everyone's spines. “It’s done!”. She whispered.“We
Drake leaned against the edge of the rooftop, a cigarette dangling between his fingers as he stared out into the night sky.“That is because I held her parents captive!”. Lucian’s words kept replaying in his head. Even though he was Lucian’s beta, he had no idea Lucian had done such a thing. And Lucian had made it seem like Ava’s parents fled leaving their daughter in his custody.Who knew Lucian was the mastermind behind everything. And his mother….? How did she threaten Ava then? “Aishhh!”. He yelled, the more he thinks about it the more complicated things get. One thing was for sure Ava didn’t kill Lucian’s mother.“Brown hair, brown hair..” he murmured repeatedly, suddenly recoiling Ava talking about the girl with brown hair.Suddenly, a familiar voice broke through his turmoil. "Drake!" Enzo whispered, his arms wrappingaround Drake from behind. The warmth of Enzo's embrace brought a small smile to Drake's face, momentarily easing his troubled mind."Can't sleep?" Enzo asked
“What the heck is going on here?" Sabrina exclaimed, her voice filled with a mix of surprise and confusion. Her eyes widened as she took in the scene before her.Drake and Enzo quickly disengaged from each other, their chests heaving as they tried to catch their breath.“Uhm.. I.. we-we actually!”. Drake stuttered, unable to form a word.Sabrina's shock was palpable as she murmured, "You guys are gay?" Her voice was barely above a whisper, as if she couldn't quite believe what she had just witnessed.“Not technically gay but… we are like gayly mates!”. Drake murmured, knowing she would not understand.“Wow! Does Lucain know?" she asked, her voice filled with curiosity, her hands instinctively folding against her chest.“No no please don’t tell my brother!”. Enzo begged.A cruel smirk slowly crept across her face, a sinister glimmer in her eyes as she winked at him."Sure," she replied, her voice dripping with malice. "But on one condition!" Her smirk deepened, revealing a twisted sati
**TWO WEEKS LATER**“Ava, you’re gonna be late to your wedding!!”. Kayla screamed.“The wedding started an hour ago, and you’re not even dressed yet!”. Her mother screamed too.Lucian had brought back her parents two days after he proposed to her, apologising to them for her he had done."But I'm not ready!" Ava protested, panicking. "I need more time!""There is no more time," Kayla said, trying to stay calm. "We need to get you dressed and out the door right now."“How long will you keep the poor man waiting?”. Her mother asked.“We are almost done!”. Sophia said, curly the last of Ava’s hair.“Ain’t you going to the wedding?”. Kayla asked Sophia.“Why won’t i? Of course I’m going!”. “And you ain’t dressed yet?”. Kayla gasped, helping Ava with her dress.“I’m not the bride, it’s fine if I get there late!”. “Oh that’s nice, at least I will be the only one to catch the flower!”. “Like you wanna get married any time soon!”. Ava chuckled.Sophia laughed and rolled her eyes. "I'm in no
Ethan shook his head, still chuckling. "Look, man, Ava loves you. She's not going to say no. Just take a deep breath, gather your courage, and ask her. You've got this.""Okay, okay," he said, waving his hands in surrender. "I'm being ridiculous. But it's a big moment for me, and I want everything to go perfectly.""Of course you do," Ethan said, his smile softening. "But remember, the most important thing is your love for each other. All the other stuff - the flowers, the fancy restaurant, the perfect proposal - that's all just icing on the cake.""I know," Lucian said, taking another deep breath. "Thank you!”. “She’s here!”. Enzo announced as the light immediately went off.Lucian's heart leapt into his throat as the reality of the moment hit him. In just a few minutes, he would be asking Ava to spend the rest of her life with him. "We will leave you to it," Ethan said, giving Lucian a final smile. "Just be yourself and everything will be fine."Lucian nodded, his mouth suddenly
**A WEEK LATER**Sophia, Kayla, and Ava were gathered in Ava's bedroom, surrounded by a sea of clothes and accessories. Ava was getting ready for her date with Lucian, and the girls were determined to make sure she looked absolutely stunning."Okay, what about this one?" Sophia asked again, holding up a beautiful, flowy gown. "What do you think, Ava?". She asked, showing her the eighth dress.Ava examined the dress and nodded in approval. "I love it. It's perfect for tonight."“No, that looks too simple. We need something hot”. Kayla disagrees, searching for something else."You don't want to look too simple,"Sophia said. "We need something that will make Lucian's jaw drop.""What about this one?" Sophia asked, holding up a black, sparkling dress."Oooh, now we're talking," Kayla said, winking at Ava. "That will definitely make an impression.""But is it too much?" Ava asked, feeling a little unsure. "I don't want to look like I'm trying too hard. It’s just a date""Oh please," Kayla
"I'm sorry, Kayla," he said, his voice cracking. "I have to do this. But that doesn't mean that I won't miss y’all or I won't always care about you. You are all a part of my heart, and that will never change."“What are you saying?”. Drake chuckled, looking at everyone.“Who said you’re leaving without us?”. Enzo added, smiling as he lock hand with drake.“We are all going with you!”. Kayla said.Lucian's eyes widened in surprise, and he felt a wave of hope wash over him. "Are you serious?" he asked, his voice full of wonder."Of course we're serious," Drake said, a smile spreading across his face. "We're your pack, and we're not going to let you leave without us. You're stuck with us, whether you like it or not."Lucian felt his eyes well up with tears, and he couldn't help but laugh through his tears. "I think I can live with that," he said, his voice choked with emotion."Thank you," he whispered, not sure if he was speaking to Drake or the Goddess or both. "Thank you for everythin
“Chill, I’m just hugging my brother, I’m not stealing him away from you!”.“No, not that!”. He said, his tone serious, causing Lucain to disengage from Enzo and far him.“What’s wrong?”. Lucian asked, turning to face drake.“I c-can’t feel your alpha aura!”. Drake murmured. Lucian's heart skipped a beat as he processed what Drake had said. "What do you mean you can't feel my alpha aura?”. He closed his eyes, trying to sense his own alpha aura, but it was gone. He opened his eyes, and saw the concern on Drake's face. "It's like you're no longer a werewolf," Drake said, his voice filled with worry. "But you're not a human either”. Drake looked at him, worry etched on his face. "I don't know," he said. "You feel...different."“Oliver!”. Lucian called in his head, silencing begging and praying he would get a response.“Please don’t do this to me, I haven’t even made a decision yet. Fucking answer me Oliver!”. He yelled in his mind.Lucian's heart was pounding in his chest as he waite
Lucian stood still, his eyes fixed on the horizon. He didn't know what to say, or how to respond. Part of him wanted to lash out, but he knew that wouldn't help. And not long after, the goddess came back.“Lucian, what do you wish for?”. She asked, her tone firm and commanding.Lucian smirks, taking two steps closer.“I wish to sever all connections with the werewolves," he said, his voice steady and resolute. "But I want to keep my lycan. I want to be free from their influence, and I don't want to lose a part of myself in the process."“What???”. She gasped in surprise.“That is two wishes not one!”. “So? Two wishes is too much for your powers and you can’t fulfil them?”. Lucian asked arrogantly.The goddess raised an eyebrow, looking amused by Lucian's cheeky remark. "Two wishes is not too much for my powers," she said, her tone teasing. "But I am curious why you would make such a request. Why are you so desperate to escape the werewolves? Or you’re just a coward, just a little pa
"I...I don't know," he said, his voice shaking. "I just...I just want to be happy with Ava and the kids. But I don't know what that looks like without Oliver." Lucian murmured“I know it's a difficult decision, Lucian. But I'll support you no matter what you choose. Whether you want to sever our connection or not, I'll always be here for you." Oliver said, trying to hide the pain and fear in his voice.“We don’t have all day Lucian, I will come back again in two hours, make your decision before then, Lucian. And as for you alpha Edward, await your punishment!”. She said, smiling mysteriously.Alpha Edward stiffened, his eyes widening. "Punishment?" he asked, a note of fear in his voice. "What kind of punishment?""You will find out soon enough," the moon goddess said, her tone enigmatic. "I will return in two hours, so prepare yourself." With that, she vanished into thin air, leaving Lucian and Alpha Edward alone in the dark.Lucian turned to Alpha Edward, his expression solemn. "Wha
**AT THE PACK**“Oh no!”. Vanessa murmured fearfully.“What's wrong?”. They all asked at once.“Alpha Edward did not take the portion!”. She gasped, showing them the vail.“That is not possible I gave them to him myself!”. Enzo murmured, staring at the portion in Vanessa's hand.“Fuck!”. She murmured frustratedly, running her hands through her hair.“This is bad!”. She added.“What’s gonna happen now?”. Enzo murmured."This is bad," Enzo said, his brow furrowed in concern. "If Alpha Edward doesn't take the portion, he could die."“I don't know,” Vanessa said, her voice trembling. “I can't believe this is happening,” Vanessa said, shaking her head in disbelief. “Why would he not take the portion?”.“Probably felt too guilty and proud to take it!”. Kayla said, rolling her eyes.“There’s only three hours left before midnight!”. Vanessa murmured.“Vanessa, will he be fine?”. Enzo murmured, fear written all over his face.“That only depends on your goddess!”.*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*
“My whole life has just been based on lies.. lies. Everyone I loved had lied to me. I never did anything wrong!”. “I will never forgive you for this!”. I swore.His eyes widened in shock, “no please. You need to let go of your anger or else you will never get out of here!”. “I’m sorry, I know what I did was wrong and I am not asking you to forgive me but……. F-for the sake of the love and respect you have for me!”. I rush towards him, grabbing him by the collar.“I have no love or respect for you, Edward!. You do not deserve any of my respect love. You do not deserve to be my father!”. I yelled angrily. “For 24 years, I have been hating on people that I was not supposed to. I had deprived Ava of the love of her parents, thinking they were the cause of my problem, and you dare speak of love and respect?”. Edward's eyes widened in shock as I continued to speak, my voice shaking with anger and hurt."I have spent years blaming others for my own mistakes, for the sin you committed. I