Lily's POVAfter Marcus left, I reeled in shock at what had just been revealed. Marcus could not have been the black wolf that came into my dreams, he could not have been my mate.Father had told me when I met my mate, I would know that he was the one. But I didn't feel anything towards Marcus but hate.I sat in the cell, I was thrown into and gazed out at the now night sky. I had to stand on the makeshift bed given to me to sleep in, to get a closer look at the beauty of the night.“Get down from there you little witch ?” One of the guards on duty bellowed.“I am sorry, but I only want to see the nice and attractive view of the night sky and the beautiful array of stars perfectly aligned with their constell..”“Get down now!” He yelled interrupting my sentences and I fell back on the makeshift bed.“Is she your slave that you order around in such a manner?” I heard Marcus's low yet agitated voice echo on the walls of the cells.“Master Marcus.” They called out to him, then bowed slig
Marcus’s POVAs I went out of the cell room, my heart was tightened with so much pain and hurt. I had only wanted to know what happened. How could I ever get her to see beyond the hate, and the anger and if possible let it all go?I hated seeing her wallow in so much pain and hurt. If it was revenge she wanted, I would give it to her, anything she wanted I would do it for her. I just wanted her to be happy and free.I walked aimlessly along the hallway in the northern wing. I remember as a child I loved to stay here all the time. I would always sneak in to use my father's library play in his gardens or watch as the artists painted things, my father and my mother in some cases, painted me too.But after my tenth birthday, all that ended as more responsibilities were laid on me by my father. Mother strived for me to learn and harness magic, but I was content with my wolf abilities.As Leila’s father arrived from his travels and began witch hunting, father and mother endorsed him in exch
Marcus’s POV“Marcus, what the hell do you think you are doing?” Mother yelled. “You cannot just walk in and challenge your parents like that?” She screamed.“Parents?” I scoffed. “I have now accepted the truth I denied for so long. I lost my parents at ten, Queen Laurent.” I announced coldly and turned towards Lord Darkwoodd.I turned in time to catch him wearing a sinister grin. “Satisfied? I am sorry for making a few changes to the script but let one thing be clear, Crimson Valley would never be yours.”“And King Adonis,” I called, turning to face my father. “I will be taking my slave with me.”“Marcus, have you gone nuts?” Father thundered.“Maybe I have,” I replied and with that, I vanished from the council hall.I walked back into the cell room to find Lily still crouched on the ground where I had left her a while ago.“Get up,” I ordered but I got no response. I walked into the cell room and went towards her and she felt like she was inside an icy cave. My heart began to race
Lily's POVI woke up with a throbbing headache, but I managed to pull myself up and sit in bed. Everything had happened so fast the night before that they all felt surreal to me.After Marcus had left the cell room, I was in so much pain. I felt so heartbroken at all that had transpired between Marcus and I.Why did he have to be my chosen mate? It all felt so painful, that my tears began to glow. I became scared and tried to dry up the tears but the more I tried to dry it off, the more it fell till I was weak and void of any more tears to shed.I had suddenly become very cold and chilly. All I wanted at that moment was to leave the cell room to somewhere warmer.Then I heard the keys jangle again, spurring me awake from my sleep. I was too weak to look up, but I could sense it was Marcus. I don't know how but when he joined me on the ground, my assumption was confirmed.Next thing, I felt my body being lifted. I liked the warmth of the body, so I snuggled in unconsciously. That was t
Lily's POVI watched as Clara gasped and fell to her knees as King Adonis stepped in followed by Lord Darkwood. Leila's father.“Good morning Alpha King.” I greeted and bowed a little. “Lord Darkwood.” I greeted them too.“Leave us.” King Adonis bellowed, causing Clara to hurry out of my room.“Lily Evergreen, why are you so much of a thorn in our flesh?” King Adonis asked.“Sorry Alpha King but I really don't have an answer to that,” I replied not looking him in the eye.He had this menacing glare on him, his aura was dark and he had this dark-looking ring on his forefinger.“Do you know what you have caused between my son, Marcus, and I?” He asked.“I do not know the alpha king,” I replied truthfully. Lord Darkwood was already walking around my room in search of what I had no idea of.“Who visited your room last night?” Lord Darkwood asked from behind my bed.“No one, except Marcus and his aide, Winston,” I replied.“Liar. I can feel the lingering presence of strong magic on this
Marcus’s POV As the bright morning light flickered into the cave, I turned and got out of the makeshift bed that was available for me to lie on.“Good morning Master Marcus.” An elderly lady greeted me as I stood up to leave the room.“Good morning. Do you want anything?” I asked as I stopped to give her my attention.“No Master Marcus, but I instead have something to give to you.” She replied.“What is that?” I asked with an expressionless face.“Wisdom. The road ahead is about to get rocky and if you are not careful, you could get drowned in it. But if you tread cautiously, you will emerge victoriously.” As she spoke, a soft glow appeared on her hands and she began to approach me.“Wait!” I halted her. “This wisdom that you speak of, how will I know when to use it?” I asked. I hated the use of magic as a werewolf, except it was inborn or a gift and I knew what she was about to do would require magic. I had to know if it was worth it in the end.“I know what truly troubles you, Mast
Marcus’s POVI waited for them to begin talking but instead, they began conjuring up things and words, which landed in a place I could not recognize.“Where are we? Where is Lily?” I asked as I was almost thrown into a state of frenzy.“Calm down Marcus. She is still in her room.” Lord Darkwood responded.“I need proof of it,” I demanded.“Just as I thought.” Lord Darkwood replied.He raised a small piece of clothing and the scent on it belonged to Lily. “Once the scent on this clothing dissipates, then you know that she is dead, but the scent still remains, no matter how little, then know that she is still alive.” He threw it to me and I caught it.“So what is the deal?” I asked.“Now here is where I will come in.” Leila began. “You were bound to me at birth yet you chose to frolic with a slave.”“What are you talking about?” I asked with a grave frown quickly spreading across my face.“Let me help. You were destined to get married to Leila once both of you came of age, in exchange th
Lily’s POVAfter I had called Marcus, I saw him walk towards the bed, but my eyes and strength began to fail me. As he came, he was gradually becoming human again, but then the next thing I saw was darkness. Total Darkness.Light streamed into the room in its full glory and I blinked my eyes to be sure I was still on earth.I actually was, thanks to the figure that lay beside me.I tried to sit up but his arms laid over me firmly. I tried again but he would not budge. Was he awake? Or he was just a weirdo by default? I attempted turning to the side, but he still was not moving.“Lay still.” His voice sounded hoarse and tired.“Do you all sleep like logs of wood over here?” I asked slightly irritated by the weight of his body pressed on mine. “I can hear you.” He said and I rolled my eyes.I spoke so you could hear.“I need to have my bath,” I said calmly.Marcus moved and gave way for me to sit up. I got up and left him on the bed. I hurried and walked into the bathroom. Hopefully,