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
Lucian, however, couldn't meet Nathan's gaze, a strange unease settling within him.In an attempt to mask his vulnerability, Lucian mustered a cold tone."Well, I guess you'll never know then," he replied, his words laced with a hint of bitterness."I do now," he declared, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.Confusion clouded Lucian's face as he questioned, "How so?."A mischievous smirk danced across Nathan's lips as he retorted, "Because you're here!".Lucian's heart skipped a beat, his mind racing to comprehend Nathan's words. "I... I am not your father," he stammered, his voice tinged with uncertainty."But you're old enough to give birth to me!"."Are you indirectly calling me an old man?" he asked, his tone laced with mock offence."Ain't you?" he playfully prodded.“Why didn't you call your father?" Lucian's voice was filled with curiosity and a hint of concern.Nathan's response was a quiet, almost defeated whisper. "I don't know who he is."Lucian's eyebrows shot up in surprise, h
Lucian's heart pounded in his chest as he took a step back, his eyes locked on Ava."He is... he is my son?.” Lucian managed to stammer, his voice filled with disbelief and confusion.Nathan's words echoed in his mind.(She said he never left us and... But honestly, it doesn't matter to me anymore. I can't help but feel like my mom is trying to defend his despicable actions. Why else would a father be absent from his son's life for eight years?"."I suppose I just wanted to experience what it's like to be taken to a park by my own father.""I never thought I needed to know who my father was. I believed I could thrive with just my mother's love.)Lucian's voice trembled as he whispered, "Why? Why did you not tell me he was mine?".Tears welled up in her eyes as she replied, "I wanted to tell you, but...".Lucian's anger flared, his voice rising in frustration. "You wanted to tell me?." he shouted, cutting her off. The pain and betrayal he felt were overwhelming, clouding his judgement.
Today marks it a week since I last saw Lucian after he had angrily stormed out of the room when he found Nathan was his son. I have asked Drake and Kayla countless times about his whereabouts, but their response remains the same."I have no idea where the don has gone, Ava!" Kayla says, helping me comb my hair, as she watch me through the mirror.Despite their consistent denial, I can't shake the feeling that they're hiding something from me."Do you think he's avoiding me because of what happened?" I ask, studying Kayla's reaction in the mirror.She hesitates before responding, choosing her words carefully."I can't say for certain. Only you truly know Lucian well enough to predict his actions," Kayla replies.I sigh, realising that the Lucian I once knew, the man I thought I understood, is no longer the same. Seven years have changed him, and now I find myself unable to anticipate his next move.“Kayla!" I called out, my voice filled with urgency.She raised her head, looking at me
🥀AVA🥀“And one more thing," Kayla said, "Lucian and I have been friends since childhood!"I raised an eyebrow in shock."Really?"."Yes! We are actually four, including Lucian's brother!" Kayla responded, stepping out of the room and holding the door for me.My eyes widened in shock. Lucian has a brother? I started to question myself. Do I know anything about Lucian at all?"He has a brother and a little sister. I am in no position to tell you anything about them, but perhaps you could ask Lucian when he comes back," Kayla said as we entered the elevator.I realised that I knew very little about Lucian and his family. The only person I knew was his mother, and I had only seen his father once.Kayla scratched her hair nervously, her eyes darting around the room as if searching for an escape. It was clear she was hiding something."Well, I think Lucian is just avoiding you on purpose," she murmured, her words barely audible.I looked at her, confusion etched on my face. Didn't Drake a
**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