Calla’s POV“Get off me, you beast!!!” I struggled to wriggle free from his grip. I jumped off the bed immediately and stood a safe distance from him. “You must be very stupid to do this!”“Don’t make this hard.” Lucian’s voice sounded slurry.“Are you crazy or something??” I yelled. “You literally want to have sex with me, against my will!!!”Lucian only stared at me blankly. It looked like a go-ahead to keep shouting.“Is it because I did not agree to be your mate? Look Lucian, I don't care if you are the strongest and richest Alpha in this parts. Don't you ever think you can have your way with anybody you want.”At the moment, my mind and heart was so messed and derailed. I felt insulted by Lucian’s action towards me. Does he think I am just like one of his pleasure mistresses?I saw a smirk spanned across his face.“Don't be so naive and hot-headed.”I cut off sharply. “So not letting you have sex with me makes me naive? Wonderful!”“The truth is that you can't get out of this pack
Stephanie’s POVAs I watched Calla cry her heart out, my heart broke for her. I couldn't bear to see her in so much pain. I hugged her tightly, allowing her to release all her pent-up emotions. After a few minutes, she calmed down, and I took her to her room, helping her to lie down on the bed."It's okay, Calla," I whispered, stroking her hair gently. "I'm here for you. You're safe now."She nodded weakly, wiping her tears with the back of her hand. I handed her a tissue, and she blew her nose. I sat next to her on the bed, holding her hand in mine."You're not alone, Calla," I said softly. "You have me. And I promise you, everything will be okay. You're a strong woman, and you can get through this."She looked at me, her eyes red and puffy. "Do you really think so?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper."I do," I replied, nodding. "You're a survivor, Calla. You've been through so much, and yet you're still standing. You're stronger than you know."I could see the doubt in her
Calla’s POVI slowly opened my eyes, feeling the warmth of the morning sun on my face. Memories of the previous day flooded back into my mind, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of heaviness in my chest.I had opened up to Stephanie about my experiences, and the weight of it all had become too much to bear. But even amidst the pain and vulnerability, I was grateful for Stephanie's warm and comforting presence, which had brought me back to my room and helped me find some solace.As I lay there lost in thought, I heard a knock and the door to my room opened, and the maids came in, ready to attend to me. They greeted me with smiles, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of comfort in their presence. They began to bathe me, gently cleansing my body with fragrant oils and lotions that felt luxurious against my skin.“What in the world is going on?” I couldn’t help but wonder.I felt pampered and indulged, and as I looked at my reflection in the mirror, I couldn't help but feel a sense of
Lucian’s POVI couldn't help but feel frustrated by Calla's stubbornness. I had tried everything I could think of to convince her to accept our mate bond, but it seemed like nothing was working.I had even gone as far as to pamper her, hoping that it would soften her heart towards me, but it seemed like that was a futile effort. Calla remained as stubborn as ever.As we sat in silence, eating our breakfast, I couldn't help but feel a sense of hopelessness. I didn't want to give up on Calla, but it seemed like there was no other way.I had promised myself that I would do everything in my power to make her mine, but it seemed like she had other ideas. Her rejection of our mate bond stung, but I refused to let it bring me down.I needed to find a way to make Calla see that we were meant to be together, that she was my soulmate, and that nothing would change that.“Calla,” I said, breaking the silence. “I know you don't want to talk about the mate bond, but I need you to hear me out.”Cal
Calla’s POVThe sun had fully set, and darkness took over from there. Only the lights from streetlights cut through its thick blanket, I stood by the side of the road, waiting for a cab to drive by.I stood there for about 10 minutes but there was no sign of any vehicle coming my way. Most of the people that were in the park came with their cars, and the rest that did not drive moved on their feet to their destination.I saw no need waiting so I joined the others who were going in my direction. I will turn back occasionally to see if a cab is coming.One by one, our group number began to dwindle as people diverted to other roads, at crossroads or their houses not too far from the main road.At the end, I was the only one left and fear began to creep into me. So, I increased my pace and walked faster.I walked alone in the dark of the night, the cool breeze sending chills down my spine.I felt someone watching me. The hair on the back of my neck stood up. I turned around, but no one wa
Calla’s POVThe sounds of people chattering made me open my eyes.I slowly opened my eyes, feeling a dull ache all over my body. My head was pounding, and my vision was blurry.I groaned, trying to move my arms and legs, but they felt heavy and weak.It took me a few seconds to realize that I was lying in a hospital bed."Where am I?" I called out weakly. "What happened?"A maid rushed to my bedside, a concerned expression on her face. "You're in the private clinic of the pack mansion, Miss Calla," she said. "You were brought here three days ago by Alpha Lucian."My eyes widened in surprise. Three days? I couldn't believe that I had been out for so long. I tried to recall what had happened, but my mind was foggy."Lucian?" I repeated, confused. "What about him?""He's been here every day since you arrived," the maid said with a smile. "He's been very worried about you."As if on cue, Lucian walked into the room, holding the big teddy bear that I had won at the amusement park. I smiled
Calla’s POVIn the early hours of the morning, the maids attached to me came to do their jobs. I moved to the bathroom and simply walked into the luxury bath that the maids had prepared for me. The perfumed water was warm and inviting, and I felt my muscles begin to relax as I sank into the pool.The maids were gentle and efficient, carefully washing my hair and scrubbing my skin until I felt completely clean. They even brought me a glass of wine to sip on while I soaked, and I closed my eyes and savoured the taste.As the maids finished up and helped me out of the bath, I felt refreshed and rejuvenated.I sat in front of my vanity mirror, I watched as my maids meticulously brushed and styled my hair, applying just the right amount of hairspray to ensure that each strand remained in place.As they finished up with my hair, they moved onto my makeup, carefully selecting each shade to compliment my features. I watched as they applied foundation, blush, and lipstick, skilfully accentuati
Lucian’s POVI watched as Calla stormed out of my study room in anger, her words still ringing in my ears. She had pricked my pride by refusing to answer my questions about Axel, and her statement about never being my mate had only served to fuel my anger further. How dare she speak to me like that?I tried to convince myself that I didn't care about her opinion, that I didn't want her as my mate anyway, but the truth was that her words stung. I couldn't shake the feeling that I had somehow offended her, but I couldn't bring myself to apologize. My cold exterior was all I had to protect myself from the pain of rejection.As I sat there alone in my study, I couldn't help but wonder why I felt so strongly about Calla. She was just another member of my pack, nothing more. And yet, something about her stirred a longing within me that I couldn't ignore.But for now, I would push those feelings aside and focus on the matter at hand. I couldn't let Calla's defiance go unpunished.My mind was