Avery 's POV
I rushed out of Alpha Devon's room with my face burning. I had this weird flip in my stomach and I remembered having it the time I was excited that Lucien was my mate.
I didn't know what Alpha Devon meant that I could be more than what I am now but it made me curious about what he actually meant by that.
I walked out of the hallway leading to his room and met Lucien sitting in the main hall with Stella in his arms as they chuckled while watching the TV.
I quietly tried to sneak away but Stella saw me. "Oohh, she is finally out. Now feeling like she is someone special because an Alpha took notice of her." Stella stood up and Lucien threw me a dirty glance from where he sat.
"No I am not…"
"Don't you dare talk while I'm talking." Stella thundered as her hand landed on my face again. "I have the power to destroy you in an instant."
"Why are you doing this to me?" I asked with tears forming in my eyes and she threw her head back in laughter as she looked down at Lucien.
"She is asking me why I am doing this to her. She is questioning my authority in the house." Stella laughed like a maniac and grabbed the large jug filled with juice and smashed it at my feet like a maniac. "Why am I doing this to you? You witch, you manipulated my father and he loved you even more than he loves me. And now that he has no power to take you from the hands of Lucien because he isn't as powerful, and I will make your life miserable."
"That's okay Stella." Lucien grabbed her arms gently and sat her beside him before looking up at me disgustedly. "Clean up the mess you made and get out of my sight."
I rushed to the cleaning supply room and I burst into tears there. No matter what I do, no matter how hard I try to avoid all this drama and danger, it always finds me.
Why can't I be just a normal wolf for once, not seen as a rogue or an outcast. I wiped my tears as I walked back towards the main hall with my stomach rumbling.
Stella had threatened anyone who dares to give me food with their job and no one would want to lose their job for a good for nothing rogue who was of no good use to them.
I bent to start wiping the juice and the glass with the duo laughing and making out which angered me but I could do nothing. He already broke our mate bond so I don't see why I should be jealous.
I knew that breaking our mate's bond had very bad consequences and like me who just got her weak wolf and got rejected some few hours later, my wolf hadn't spoken to me no matter how hard I tried. I felt even weaker and not eating anything since morning made matters worse for me.
As I continued to clean the mess Stella made for me to clean, I heard Lucien's voice. "Oohh, Alpha Devon, is there anything I can help you with?"
"Oohh yes there is. I will be leaving your pack with a package." And I heard Alpha Devon's voice, and the butterflies rose in my tummy again.
"And what is that Alpha?" Lucien asked as he stood up, and I stood from my kneeling position to dispose of the glass in the bin I had brought when I suddenly dropped it at the next word I heard.
"Avery ." Alpha Devon said, and I looked up at him in confusion but his gaze didn't leave Lucien and he looked dead serious.
"And why is that Alpha Devon?" Lucien asked. "No, what do you mean by that?"
"I told you part I am here to find the woman that is mine. And I have found her, and she is the young lady you are torturing like she isn't just like you." Alpha Devon said as he folded his arms across his chest and Lucien scoffed.
"What do you know about treating people in your own pack? You are barely even an alpha." Lucien said mockingly and Alpha Devon's expression remained cold.
"I am an alpha, you are an Alpha's son. There is a huge difference between us, Lucien." Alpha Devon said as he finally looked down at me, who was seriously unsure if I was the Avery they were arguing over or if there was another Avery in the room.
"I want her and my wolf approves of it and I don't think she has a problem with that." Alpha Devon said, still looking at me before he looked back up at Lucien.
"But I have a problem with that. She is a member of the Silverwood pack and I have a say on whether she leaves the pack or not." Lucien said and I was taken aback by his possessiveness. He just rejected me last night and now he is acting like he cares.
I wouldn't mind leaving with Alpha Devon or running away from this place if I had the chance to.
"A member that you all look down on. Even the least person in this pack, you can tell them to humiliate her and she is still powerless. And if it is the member stuff, one of my ladies in the pack can come over to fill up her space. I am sure they would love the new scenery rather than the dungeon." Alpha Devon said with his arms folded across his arms. "I want her and I get what I want, whether you like it or not."
"But I forbid you to have her." Lucien said and Alpha Devon scoffed.
"Who are you? My father?"
"What is going on here?" A middle aged voice called and we all turned our attention towards the door to see the last person we were all expecting standing there.
Avery's POVEveryone turned to look at Alpha walking in through the door and everyone in the room bowed, which made me hurriedly stand up and bow my head too."What is going on here?" He asked as he walked towards us. "Alpha Devon , you are here already.""Good evening Alpha." Alpha Devon said and I used that opportunity to slip away from them. I don't know exactly what was going on but it seemed extra.I couldn't believe both Alpha Devon and Lucien were about to rip each other's throats out because of me.After the whole building was quiet, I slipped out of the house and walked back to the river where I had seen Alpha Devon earlier tonight. I never thought he was the one once and I just ran from the place to avoid being seen out of the pack house.I walked over to the river and sat at the edge, taking a deep breath. I suddenly felt this heaviness in my chest and I couldn't help but burst into tears. I have been told in times like these, your wolf would always be there to comfort y
Avery's POVThe stinging feeling of a slap landed on my cheeks and I fell to the ground. I didn't know how to react after he slapped me. I didn't know if I should cry or just keep quiet."So you started disobeying orders and sneaking out with him right? Well, well done Avery. Cheapen yourself and make just anyone take you out when you have a mate." He said with a scorn and I scoffed, looking up at him."I don't have a mate, you rejected me, remember?" I said and he looked down at me in disbelief. "I don't understand why you are treating me like this. Let's just return to before you ever knew I was your mate. I was invisible to you and you were to me. I'm begging you." I pleaded with tears rolling down my cheeks.I didn't understand why he wasn't acting like this at all. If he wants me or wants to claim I am his mate when he sees me with another man, then he should have just accepted the mate bond.A devilish smirk appeared on his lips as he squatted before me and grabbed my chin harsh
Devon 's POVAnger was all I felt throughout my stay here in Silverwood pack. For two days, I haven't seen Avery and Lucien refused to say anything about her."I don't see why you are interested in my servant Alpha Devon . You can have anyone in the pack except her and Stella." Lucien said and I scoffed."You have to choose one, Lucien . It is either her or Stella. But I will advise you to stick with Stella because I want Avery and there is nothing you can do about that." I said to him and he laughed mockingly."There is nothing I can do? Look around Devon . You are in my pack and any stupid action from you can cost you your life and alliance with this pack. You know you need as much as you can find because you're just stepping on that throne." He said with a small smile and what he said did make sense. "So think twice before you cross me, Alpha Devon ."After saying that, he turned and let me there, standing, enraged. I walked back to my room and Caleb could feel my anger when he s
Avery's povAfter few hours, we finally arrived at Devon's pack. It was not as large as silver wood but it was quaint and homely." I hope I made the right decision" I pondered internally and sighed." Come " I snapped out of my daydream after Devon called out to me. I placed my hands in his as he lead us into the pack house." Welcome Alpha" a middle age woman greeted curtseyimg gently."Anna , this is Avery, can you please show her to the room after mine"? Anna looked up at Devon in shock and confusion." Your quarters ,Alpha"? She asked taken aback." Yes Anna, I'm sure you heard me the first time"." Come with me " she says, looking towards me. I followed her with my little duffel bag like an headless chicken. We arrived at the last floor, which had three bedrooms." This is your bedroom, the last one down the hall is Alpha Devon's, don't trespass"! She warned lightly.We stepped into the bedroom assigned to me and I gasped out loud. It was large with huge windows on either side.
Isabella's povAlpha Devon had brought home a mate, this was the news I heard upon leaving my quarters, I was shocked. It had been too sudden, I hadn't even heard of him making any preparations whatsoever.I paced around the room, panic-stricken. I had to do something. Alpha Devon was mine and mine to claim alone and I won't let anyone steal him from me, not even his chosen mate.I knew I had to do something, I couldn't let alpha Devon fall for her. I paced around for a bit and then decided I was going to get closer to her. I need to know her better, after all, she was my rival.I changed my dress into a simple red gown that flowed freely to my feet. I looked in the mirror and adjusted my hair. I smiled when I finally felt satisfied then I left for the main castle to look for the new bride.I didn't need to search for long, as I entered the kitchen, I ran into a girl almost the same age as me."I'm so sorry, I wasn't paying attention" I exclaimed feigning guilt. I had intentionally ru
Lucien's POVI walked into my room to find Stella already waiting for me in bed. She was naked, her long blond hair hanging past the front of her neck and shielding her nipples from view. This didn't turn me off, instead, it turned me on even more.I growled, this woman knew just how to get me. I had been angry and tense throughout my meeting with that pesky alpha Devon and now, I can channel all of those anger into fucking her.“I'm very angry right now, are you sure you want me to fuck you?” I warned.She just chuckled, laying back and raising her legs to show me her wet pussy. It was pink and looked very clean, it had clear viscous liquid slipping out of it. She was very wet.“You know I like it rough.” She said. She stood up from the bed, waking to meet me halfway as we smashed our lips together. We kissed roughly, fighting for dominance as we swapped spots and tangled with our tongues.I grabbed her ass and pulled her up, her legs wrapped around me tightly as we grind bodies. I c
Lucien's POVI walked back to my room, ignoring Stella's questions and stepping into the bathroom to bathe. I washed myself thoroughly without rushing, alpha Devon wasn't going anywhere.I came out of the bathroom, cleaned myself up and dressed. I wore black pants, a black shirt laced with golden edges and a golden corset. I did nothing to my hair, leaving it in the usual style.I wore no jewelry except a pair of golden cufflinks and then I wore a pair of high sole black boots. I looked in the mirror and nodded my head in approval. This was my war dress, it was also the same style of dress I wore to funerals.If I was going to fight, I might as well kill the opponent in the process to tie up loose ends. I walked out of my room and headed towards the exterior of the building where I had previously ordered the guards to wait for me.I walked at a steady pace, my aura primed to its peak state. As I passed, whoever I came across made sure to avoid eye contact. All except one, Donovan.As
Avery's povI opened my eyes, shielding them a bit as the morning rays entered my eyes. I stretched a bit and then I got out of bed and headed to the bathroom.I lay in the bathtub and I let the warm water relax my body. I sighed as I closed my eyes, memories of past events coming to mind.It has been just two days since I arrived at Devon's castle and I must say, I was enjoying myself a lot. Everyone here was nice to me and they treated me like I was worth something.I felt loved for the first time in a while. I had heard that there was going to be a welcome party for me in a few days. I was a bit scared at the thought of standing or being in the presence of so many people but I wasn't going to run. Devon had promised to be with me throughout the party.I opened my eyes after a while and I sighed again. I stood up to leave the bathroom because the water had gone cold. I would have loved to stay there forever, relaxed and free of worries.I opened the door to the walk-in closet and my