Lily’s POV I hovered over the wine jars for longer than I expected. I tried pouring the potion into the wine jar, but I could not bring myself to mix the potion in.Tears began to stream down my face. I became numb and weak to my knees.Why could I not just do what I have set in my heart to do? Why can I not just kill them off? Why?My tears kept falling and I could not bear to be caught like this, but it was too late.“What are you doing here?” I turned to see the winemaker standing at the door with some guards.I tried to hide the potion bottle but it slipped out of my hands and fell inside the wine pot. I gasped and turned my attention to the pot without answering his question.“No.. no.. this can't be happening. Please no. I didn't mean to.” I sobbed and my tears flowed.“Young lady, what are you talking about?” The winemaker asked more seriously and began to approach me.“Please, I just wanted to die and not cause trouble.” I pleaded.My tears were genuine but my pleas were fals
Marcus’s POV Coming down from my chambers, I was shocked to see Lily in the company of Leila Darkwood.I cursed lightly under my breath. Winston would have ensured she was given to anyone but the Darkwoods.I had to make sure she was released from them. She could serve anybody but them. I tried to ignore their presence, but not until Leila called out.“Marcus.”I stopped and looked in her direction. “Leila Darkwood, welcome to Mistwood Creek,” I said in response to her.I watched as Leila walked towards me, leaving Lily behind. I looked over at her before I noticed her walking away.“How have you been Marcus?” Leila asked, walking up to me in slow steps.Leila Darkwood was a beautiful lady with nice curves and an attractive appearance. Although most times, she is dressed as though she is Maleficent. And her heart is as dark as her father's heart.“I have been well Leila. You should be at the banquet hall.” I replied with an air of indifference.“What the hell Marcus? I wanted to talk
Marcus’s POV As I stepped into the room, I could not conceal the rage that surged through me on seeing Lily unconscious.“What's going on here?” I snarled. My fangs had already emerged and I was hungry for some pound of flesh.The first person I got a grip on was Scar-face Amelia. “Do you mind telling me what the hell happened here or shall I help you speak up?”“It is not I Master Marcus, it is Lady Leila,” Amelia replied.“Of course, I knew Leila was involved. But what are you?” I asked menacingly.“I am sorry Master Marcus, it will not repeat itself again.” She pleaded.“It definitely would not,” I said calmly. But in an instant, my claws had emerged from my hands and I used them to tear her face, boring in the marks and scars that would never heal in her entire lifetime.Once I was done with her, I flung her out of the room and then turned to the guards stationed by the door. “I never want to see her ugly face ever again.”“Yes, Master Marcus.” They replied and dragged the screami
Marcus's POV Finding a quiet spot in the forest, close to the outskirts I transformed into my wolf. I was bigger than other wolves, just as my father was, just as his father before him.We were known for our fierceness and extraordinary strength and speed. Only those who had not become impure by harnessing foreign magic in them still maintained the exact strength of a Twilight Ridge werewolf.That was me.I was a black werewolf with lots of fur, my claws were large and sharp and my fangs never missed their target. I yearned for Lily, but I could never have a mate. There was a weakness that came with it, just as it was at the moment with Lily.The worst part was that my wolf's chosen mate was now a slave. I would become a laughing stock. Not that I cared, but it would have an impact on the loyalty and respect of the people.I set my paws and took a stance ready to sprint, with a loud howl, I took to my heels under the dark sky.At first, I just wanted to run to ease off the tension th
Lily's POVI fluttered my eyes open and took in the sight of my surroundings. There were cream-colored light curtains. A plushy duvet cover, pristine walls and floor. It was a beautifully decorated room. Marcus's room. I sat up and leaned on the bed rest.How did I get here? I thought I was dying already. Why did I have to survive? Who was the face behind that black wolf?Father had said if he kept coming he was my mate, why did he not reveal himself already to me?Why does he allow me to suffer in the world but keep saving me in my dreams? It made no sense and I would rather not even have him exist than hide behind a beastly apparel.I remembered the field with two kids. I laughed inwardly at the thought. Mother and father had always loved children, so if that was their reason for sending me back, then I would have to apologize to them again because I would not be able to fulfill their request.I would never get married, I would never bear a child, I would never build a family. I ha
Marcus’s POVAt the full break of sunlight, I woke up feeling a little too tired, but I had to see Lily no matter what.I forced myself up from the bed, then rose to the bathroom to freshen up. Once I was done having my bath, I stared back at my reflection in the mirror for a couple of minutes. I admired the black runes that ran down my arms.Every Twilight Ridge werewolf had a rune, some ran along their legs while some like myself, ran along our arms.“It is just really annoying to think such a beautiful part of our bodies was created just for our mates and kids.” I had told this to Winston some time ago.Most of our Servants were humans, or very lowly werewolves who still crossbred with humans. Winston was human.I sighed and walked out of the bathroom and got into the closet to get dressed.As I stepped out of the closet, I saw the little potion bottle on the table. I picked it up and swirled the content inside it.She had an intent to kill and it was either to kill them or to kill
Lily's POVI was yet to understand what exactly Marcus's aim for coming to my room was, but there would be only one way to find out.I had finished having my bath and was feeling refreshed, but his presence made me feel uncomfortable despite the freshness of my skin.I picked a plate and decided to go for some eggs with bacon and cheese. I had not had eggs for a while and the sight of it gladdened me.Despite the tension hovering over Marcus and me, I decided to focus on enjoying the meal before me. It might be my last after all.As I ate in silence, I noticed Marcus had yet to take another bite beyond the first one he had earlier on.If he was human, I would have been concerned, but once a beast loses his appetite, it causes celebration.I unconsciously smiled at my thoughts and continued to indulge in my meal happily."Why are you eating like you've been starving?" Marcus's sudden question shattered the silence, causing me to freeze mid-bite. His gaze bore into mine, searching for a
Marcus's POV As I left Lily's room, the only thing left in me was anger. I was angry at myself, angry at my wolf, angry at Smithson, angry at my parents, angry at everyone.Angry at Lily.All I had wanted to know was why Lily would put herself in danger for something that was not worth it.She did not deserve to die because of revenge. But things didn't go as planned.Lily was long given to the hate she has harbored towards my entire pack for what Smithson did.As soon as she said she wasn't even my mate, my wolf growled loudly. She really did not know she was my mate.All this while, I had felt she knew and was acting ignorant about it just as I was, but the look of denial and shock that blared in her eyes told no lies.I needed to release the pent-up energy and emotions that had built inside of me and the only person who came to mind was Smithson.He caused everything and should bear the consequences of his actions. I arrived at the training room with a low growl.“Look who we have