“Damn it!" Lucian cursed, quickly putting his gun away as he chased after Ava. He halted and glared at Kayla with anger. “Why the fuck did you let her inside?" Lucian's voice boomed through the house, filled with anger and frustration.Kayla shivered in fear, trembling slightly.“Don, I swear I tried to stop her but she didn’t agree!”. Kayla responded.Lucian's piercing gaze bore into Kayla, his eyes filled with a mix of disappointment and anger. Without uttering another word, he turned on his heels and made his way upstairs. As he reached his room, Lucian hesitated for a moment before slowly pushing the door open. His eyes were immediately drawn to Ava, curled up at the end of the bed, her body trembling with fear.“Little rose!”. He called, walking towards her. Lucian's heart sank as he watched Ava's trembling form before him. Her delicate frame seemed even smaller as she backed away from him, her eyes wide with terror. The fear emanating from her was palpable, causing a knot t
“Why do you keep pointing guns at people's heads?" Ava asked as she came downstairs.Lucas reacted dramatically, exclaiming, "Oh my goodness! Who is she, and why is she here?"Lucian looked at Ava in surprise. Wasn't she just scared upstairs?"Hi! I'm Daisy Addams!" Ava introduced herself, extending her hand for a handshake.Lucian pulled her back, settling her onto his lap. "Ava Luciano Russo." Lucian corrected, emphasising his possessiveness over her.“She’s.. she’s Ava??”. Lucas exclaimed. "She's... she's Ava? Wow, the only woman who can make Lucian go insane! I have been wanting to meet you for a very long time, ma'am!".“I'm Lucas Santiago, Lucian's best friend," Lucas said, extending his hand for a handshake.Lucas's enthusiasm was met with a stern warning from Lucian. Slapping Lucas's hand away, he declared, "You ain't shaking my girl, Lucas!"“It’s just a handshake!”. Lucian's eyes narrowed, his voice dripping with a dangerous edge. "Sure, shake her hand and risk losing an
“Ava!" Maya exclaimed, her laughter filling the room. She leaned back in her chair, her body relaxed and open."What's with the numerous guards?." Maya asked, her eyebrows raised in curiosity. She leaned forward slightly.Ava let out a frustrated sigh, her eyes rolling dramatically. She crossed her arms over her chest."Well, if it's not your future brother-in-law Lucian saying I can only see Nathan if they follow me!" Ava exclaimed.Maya burst into laughter, her body shaking with amusement. She leaned forward, resting her elbows on the table.“Well serve you right!”. "It's not like I was gonna try to escape! Why is he so doubtful?" Ava said, her voice tinged with frustration. She leaned back in her chair.“Probably because you tried escaping the last time!" Maya replied, a mischievous smile playing on her lips.Ava raised an eyebrow, her eyes narrowing in confusion."Last time? What was the last time? I haven't stepped foot here since Lucian held me captive!." Ava said, using air quo
“Derek!”. Ava called standing up. Kayla stood up immediately with her gun ready in her hands, possessively standing in front of Ava. "Calm down, Kayla," Ava pleaded, her voice filled with urgency. "I know who he is!.""He's not welcome here, ma'am!" Kayla retorted, her voice laced with a mix of anger and protectiveness. Her eyes never left Derek, her finger hovering over the trigger, ready to defend Ava at any cost. "Sir Derek, you have no business here," Kayla warned, her voice firm and commanding. "I'd advise you to leave before the don gets back!.”“I’m here for her!”. Derek said, stepping closer. "One more movement from you, and I won't hesitate to shoot. And you know I don't make empty threats, Derek!!." Kayla declared.“Kayla, I know who he is. He's my friend," Ava insisted."But ma'am! I'm just following the orders of the don. He specifically said that only Maya and Nathan are allowed here. And Derek, of all people, is not a friend but an enemy," Kayla explained.Ava looked
Ava tried to stifle her sobs, but they continued to escape her lips in uncontrollable bursts. She had cried so much that her eyes were starting to hurt. The pain of witnessing Kayla's brutal punishment was unbearable, and the guilt weighed heavily on her shoulders. It was her fault that Kayla had suffered, her actions that had led to this moment.She sniffed, her tears threatening to overwhelm her. How had Lucian changed so drastically? He had always been gentle and kind, never even harming a fly, let alone another person. When had he become so cruel?.The sound of the bed creaking caught her attention, signalling that Lucian had finally retired for the night. She hadn't laid eyes on him since he had ordered the brutal punishment of Kayla.Her heart pounded in her chest as she felt Lucian's strong arms wrap around her, his touch both comforting and suffocating at the same time. Lucian's voice broke through her thoughts, his tone commanding and harsh. "Stop crying!" he ordered, his gr
Ava woke up to find herself alone in bed, her heart sinking as she realised Lucian was not by her side. She let out a heavy sigh, rubbing her tired eyes as she scanned the room for any trace of him.Slowly rising from the bed, she wrapped a cosy robe around her body and made her way out of the room, to look for Lucian. She was still worried about Kayla, hoping nothing is wrong with her.As she stepped into the hallway, she was greeted by Drake, who had a warm smile on his face. "Good morning, Donna”. he said cheerfully, still standing guard by the door.Ava couldn't help but roll her eyes, her mind immediately jumping to the conclusion that Lucian had placed Drake there to keep an eye on her, preventing any chance of escape. "Am I allowed to walk around freely, or am I trapped in a cage within this room?." she snapped, her tone laced with bitterness.Drake bowed a little, before responding.“Don said you can only walk inside the mansion; you ain't allowed to step outside."Ava's eyes
Lucian was not one to kneel for anyone, but there he was, on his knees, pleasuring her. His head buried in her thigh, each thrust of his tongue rewarded with a moan from her. Her moans were like music to his ears. Each moan was like a sweet melody to his ears, fueling his desire to please her even more."Me vuelves tan loco, love!" he growled, his voice filled with a mix of passion and longing. (You drive me so fucking crazy, love). He sucked her dry, trailing kisses from her thigh up to her neck.His gaze was intense as he slowly loosened her robe, allowing it to gracefully fall onto the table. His eyes fixated on her hardened, rosy nipple, causing his tongue to instinctively wet his lips. As he kissed her neck, he gently squeezed her breasts, savouring their softness in his hands before taking them into his mouth.A low, primal growl escaped his lips as he sucked, bit, and teased her nipples, alternating between each one. The sensations sent waves of pleasure coursing through her bo
Lucian sat in his office, deep in thought, absentmindedly tapping his finger on the desk."Thinking about Ava?" a voice asked, interrupting his thoughts."Lucas!" Lucian smirked."Well, I can't blame you! She's so attractive!" Lucas said, dreamily, taking a seat."She's more than just hot, man. She's like a goddess walking among mortals." he added. "Why were you so lost in thought that you didn't even hear me knock?" Lucas added."I'm thinking about her! I just can't understand how well she's pretending!" Lucian sighed."Do you really think she did it?" Lucas asked."Cameras don't lie, Lucas! If someone had told me, I wouldn't believe it, but I saw her myself!" Lucian responded.Lucas pondered for a moment before suggesting, "Why don't you just talk to her? Maybe there's more to the story." “I tried my best," Lucian whispered, his voice filled with desperation. "I tried to sweet talk her gently, but I couldn't bring myself to ask her if she really murdered my mother. I just... I jus
**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