Lucien's povI walked out of the castle and into the garden. I sat there and I stared at the sky. I was lost in my thoughts. I was bothered and I haven't been able to focus and it was all because of one reason, Avery.Ever since I had that dream, I had been worried about her. Did she succeed? How was she now? Was she at home? All these thoughts ran through my brain almost every second and it was getting frustrating.I couldn't even call to ask or go over to her father's pack. She had made it explicit that she would come to me when she was ready to talk and I didn't want to push her away by being too forward.Does she remember what happened? Does she remember that I was there or did the dream state only appear to me and Avery was unconscious through it all?I sighed.“At this rate, you'll age faster than me.” I heard Esme say and I turned to look at her. I gave a helpless smile, she was the one who knew all I had been going through.“What do you mean? You've always looked so young.” I
Avery's pov I walked out of the castle with a smile on my face, I was well rested and I wasn't feeling the hunger pangs from not eating for six months anymore. It was finally time for me to do something meaningful.I sighed, I knew what I wanted to do. I walked towards the car and I got in. It was a nice jeep and I preferred it to those smaller cars or convertibles. I started up the engine and drove off. My destination was Lucien's castle.When I arrived at Lucien's castle, my expression turned frosty. It was time to confront him. I had to resolve all of my malice and I didn't necessarily have to receive an apology to do so. I had to confront them and reassure myself that what happened would never repeat itself. I will never be pushed around again, not without a fight.I walked into the gate of the castle, the guard couldn't stop me because he recognised me and also because he was drooling at me.From afar, I spotted Lucien. He was in the garden area with a woman beside him. She loo
Lucien's POV“My father was sick and because of that, he couldn't handle the pack affairs like he used to. This led to Donovan doing all of the handlings and he didn't do them well, or should I say he did them badly on purpose.”I took a deep breath as I remembered the situation with my father. I was angry and back then, I didn't have the strength to take him down. Even now that I was an alpha, I still didn't think I stood a chance against Donovan.That was why I wanted to wrap things up quickly, I wanted to take Avery as my Luna to strengthen my tether to life before I went through the awakening process because that was the only way I would be able to get strong enough to take care of Donovan once and for all.But from the way things were, it seemed like it would take a while before I would be able to take Avery as my Luna if I ever did at all. I sighed and gritted my teeth, I would just have to take it like that and hope for the best.An alpha's awakening process was different from
Avery's pov “My father was sick and because of that, he couldn't handle the pack affairs like he used to. This led to Donovan doing all of the handlings and he didn't do them well, or should I say he did them badly on purpose.”I listened intently as Lucien began his story. I didn't want to know about his past but it was in some way connected to the reason why he had treated me the way he did. Moreover, I wanted to know if he had a good enough excuse.“I was weak and my father was even weaker due to his illness, Donovan was a powerful wolf and I stood no chance. By the time my father realized what was happening, it was already too late.”“Donovan wanted the throne for himself, he wanted to be Alpha but my father never agreed. So Donovan went to dig up some past stuff about my father and that was what he used against us.”“My father had a hidden card though, and he used it against Donovan. Donovan had always been afraid of Esme and when my father threatened to involve her, he let go o
Avery's povI walked out of Lucien's castle and headed towards my car. I was about to get in when Lucien rushed out of the castle. I looked back at him with a questioning gaze and he hated his steps.“...is it true? That you are looking for a mate?” he asked. His voice sounded weird but I didn't think too deeply into it. But I was confused as to why this was any of his business.“So?”“I… I thought… What are the requirements?”I looked at Lucien weirdly, did he have a screw loose or something? What's with all these silly questions?I looked at him for a while and I knew he could tell from my frosty gaze that I was annoyed. I turned around and entered my car. I started the engine and just as I was about to move, Lucien came to the window.“I'm…. I'm just asking in case…. Maybe I could help you look for a good man…. woman… or person. I'm just saying…”“Fine,… someone who's trustworthy and upright and most of all, he must be strong and independent.” I huffed and Lucien nodded.He looked
Devon's pov I was miserable. I laid in my bed under a pile of clothes as I thought about my life. It had been months since Avery went back to her father and I caught Isabella fucking the guard.I have been down since then. There was no use in being an Alpha anymore, after all, Avery's father would come for me soon and I was all alone.I had been in this room for almost a month now or was it two, I couldn't remember. I didn't want to see anyone or talk to anyone or even be around anyone and because of that, I had beaten up every maid or guard that entered this room to clean it up or tell me unnecessary news.I sighed as the smell of the room entered my nose. I found it befitting of my current situation, a miserable environment for an equally miserable person.I hated myself and I hated everyone else. But the person I hated the most was Avery. I haven't been able to get her out of my head ever since that day I saw Isabella with the guard.I couldn't help but think that maybe I wasn't i
Avery's pov “I can't believe this! I came all the way here to resolve my malice and this is what I found?!”I was angry, even angrier than when I had arrived here. What the hell was this? He was like … I couldn't even describe him. My loathing of him increased by another notch.“You bitch! How many times have I told you all not to come into my room!!” he yelled at me and lunges at me. He reached out to grab me but I snorted. I lifted my right leg and plunged my boot into his chest. He flew back and hit the wardrobe again and his eyes finally widened.I saw a variety of feelings pass through his eyes; from shock to surprise to lust. His mouth slightly parted and his eyes became clouded. He looked to have been lost in a trance. I looked at him coldly, he wasn't even worth any other expression.He kept in staring at me and I could feel his eyes roaming all over my body. I remembered when he was having sex with Isabella and he had me watch. I couldn't help but feel violated and I had a v
Avery's povAs I drove back home, I couldn't help but be a bit distracted. I was lost in thought, thinking about Devon's miserable life and Lucien's bitchy guardian. But most of all the fact that my deduction has been right.I didn't necessarily need to hear an apology for my resentment to be resolved, it was more like a state of mind thing. I just had to feel and know that what happened would never repeat itself.I smiled a bit as I drove, even now, I still felt a small tingling rush in my body. I was still gradually getting stronger and I could feel that my heart was getting lighter.It felt good to not be weighed down by resentment and malice. Although I hadn't been like that purposely, the fact was that it clouded my judgment and hindered my mind. But now, I am almost free of it.Sigh, now all that's left is how to locate Isabella. I drove through the expressway but then I noticed something from the corner of my eyes. I looked left and I saw a forest path.I turned the car around