“Why don’t we put an end to this once and for all?”. Lucian said, stepping backwards into the main.Derek smirks, following him.“Lucian what are you doing?”. Ava yelled.The hall was all surrounded by Lucian’s men, all armed and ready to attack. Lucian himself stood at the front, a sinister smile playing on his lips. “What do you say, brother?" Lucian asked."Enzo, take Ava with you!" he commanded."Before she goes, I'd like to say something!" Derek smirked."If I can not have her, you won't either!" he winked, turning to Ava."When you get home, sweetheart, why don't you ask your lovely Lucian about what happened to your parents? Huh? I'm sure he knows! But that depends if he would still be alive by then!”."Enzo, get Ava out of here!" Lucian yelled.Enzo quickly grabbed Ava's hand and pulled her towards the exit, Ava's heart raced as she glanced back at Lucian, her eyes filled with worry and confusion.Ava withdrew her hands from Enzo and approached Lucian, gently cradling his fac
“Are you alright? Did he hurt you?”. Ava asked worriedly, cupping his face. “I am fine”. Lucian responded softly, holding her hands. She gently brushed her thumb across his cheek, searching for any signs of injury. “I am sorry, I did not listen to you this time, I broke the promise!”. Lucian whispered, as he slowly drop to his knee."Damn it, he has been shot!" Drake muttered under his breath."Lucian, no! Stay with me," Ava pleaded, her voice choked with her cry as she hugged him.He weakly reached out to touch Ava's face, "Lucian, listen to me," she pleaded, her voice filled with determination. "We need to get you, help. I am going to call an ambulance, and they will take care of you, okay? Nothing will happen to you”Lucian weakly nodded, his hand trembling as he tried to hold onto Ava's face. "I... I love you, Ava," he managed to say, his voice barely a whisper.Tears streamed down Ava's face.“We need to remove the bullet immediately; he will die if it remains there any longer
She clutched onto the doctor's arm, her voice trembling as she pleaded, "Please, doctor, you have to do something! You have to bring him back! What do you mean he slipped into a coma!”. She yelled.“How dare you let him slip? Isn’t it your job as a doctor to cure him? How can you let him slip into a coma?”. She yelled, hitting the doctor's chest.“Ma’am, we did our very best but he was shot four times in the back, and one was shot directly in the Spinal cord. If he’s fortunate enough to get back from a coma, it's possible he might be paralyzed!”. The doctor said.Ava slowly released her hand from him as she staggered back. Lucas held her.“Lucas what is he saying? Did you hear what he’s saying about Lucian?”. Ava asked.“Relax Ava! Lucian will be perfectly fine ok calm down!”. Lucas whispered, petting her back.“Relax ok? Remember Lucian is a lycan! He’s not a human! He can’t be paralyzed! He will be perfectly fine, trust me!”. Lucas whispered, placing her on a seat.“Are you sure? He
“It has been one week now, Lucian, why ain’t you waking up?”. Ava whispered, placing his large palm on her face. “Don’t you miss me? Kayla called Vanessa from your pack, she came to examine you she said she can’t feel Oliver, I don’t know how that is possible but she said you won’t wake up unless Oliver is back!”. “I don’t know where you are Oliver but come back to me soon, I miss both of you!”. She whispered. “He will be fine!”. Lucas whispered, placing a hand over her shoulder as he gave it a light squeeze. “When did you get here?”. She asked, slightly moving away from his touch. “A while now, you were busy talking to him!”. He said, smiling. “I’m sorry, I know you’re just trying to comfort me but I Will really appreciate it if you don’t get touchy with me”. Ava whispered.Lucas smiled, nodding.“I am not Derek, and I like Kayla a lot but if that’s what you want then no problem”. He said. “Sophia made some food, let's go eat!”. Lucas said. Ava nodded, taking one more glance
“Lucas, what are you trying to say?" Drake asked.Lucas scoffed, looking away.“I do not want to be her mate! For fuck's sake, I am a human! Perhaps this will also teach her not to treat people like trash," Lucas exclaimed angrily.Kayla nodded, wiping away her tears and taking a deep breath. "If that is truly what you want, Lucas, then I won't stand in your way. I will reject our bond and set you free!""I, Kayla..." she started to say but was cut off by Lucas."Just so you know, I am a human! I would not feel whatever pain you will feel from rejecting me”.Lucas interrupted.“Yes I am fully aware of that!”. Kayla responded.“And what are you trying to prove by rejecting me? Huh??Oh I see you are trying to make me the bad one here, so Ava learns of it, she will get mad at me. Sorry to burst your bubbles Kayla, you would not be rejecting me!”. Without waiting for her response, he walked away as Kayla fell into Drake's arm, crying.“Shh, don’t cry!”. Drake held Kayla tightly. He gently
“I used to love you a lot, just like a little brother would love his elder brother, but now, I’m starting to wish you don’t come out of coma!”. “Perhaps Derek was right in his own way, she’s too beautiful for you alone, I’m sorry but I have to do this!”. “What do you think you’re doing here?”. Ava said, looking at Lucas suspiciously.He signed, standing up as he faced her, his eyes filled with pity.“I had a fight with Kayla, anything I fight with her, only Lucian knows what I can do to please her so that’s why I came to talk to him!”. Lucas lied.Ava nodded, forcing a smile.She approached Lucian's bedside, gently caressing his face."I miss him so much too," she whispered.“I can't imagine how hard it must be for you," Ava said softly, her voice filled with empathy. "But lying to me won't make things any better. I know you didn't come here just to talk to Lucian about Kayla." Ava said, turning to Lucas.“Why were you here?”. Ava questioned. “W-what do you mean Ava? I am here to s
"Vanessa believes that his lycan might have gone into hiding," he continued. Lucas and Ava just stared at him as he talked.“Is there a way to wake him?”. Ava whispered. “Vanessa also mentioned, there might be a way to awaken his lycan, but it won't be easy. And the main problem is that you’re not officially his mate yet."“What do you mean?”. Ava asked in confusion. "There is a ritual that can awaken a lycan's dormant powers, but it requires the presence of their true mate." Enzo explained.“But Lucian said I am his mate!”. “I know, you are his mate but you’re still unmarked!”. Lucas and Ava exchanged glances.“Being marked by a lycan means you both are connected physically, emotionally and mentally. He will be able to feel anything you are feeling and might be able to read your thoughts. you will possess the ability to command and summon his lycan form." He stopped, looking at her before continuing,“Once marked, you will experience a heightened sense of awareness and sensitivi
“Hello mate!”. He whispered.“Miss me?”. A dangerous grin spread across his face as he locked eyes with Ava. “Lucian!”. Ava cried, bending over to hug him. He pulled her up, cocking his head to the side as he stare at her blankly.“Lucian? Seriously baby? I am Oliver!”. He wink. “What the heck are this? Why are they on my body”. He whispered, yanking off the needle on him. As he proceeded to stand up. “Oliver!”. Ava called, trying to confirm. “Yes baby!”. He responded, sitting up as he face her with a smile on his face. “Where is Lucian?”. She asked, looking worried. “Why? You don’t like me here?”. He said, frowning. “That’s … that is not what I meant, I am just worried! I thought he will be here first”. “Sorry to burst your bubble baby, Lucain isn’t back yet, and for now it is just you and I !” He smirk, his alpha eyes still there. “Your eyes?”. Ava said, raising her hands to caress them. “What is with my eyes?”. He whispered, melting into her touch. “They are red!”. She
**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