Selene’s POV It was very early in the morning and I barely had any sleep last night, first was from the continuous foot thumping in the room, Ella’s bunnies needed to find some other place to sleep. And secondly because Lucian left the pack all night and he hadn’t come back yet, I feared he had gone to eclipse pack without my notice, and I was truly worried, the least he could do was tell me about it. It wasn’t much of a request but if he kept doing things on his own without telling me, how was I supposed to rule the pack? It made no sense? Everything about him made no sense to me at all. I walked into the pack, the fertilizers that were ruined had been gathered, they were in no shape for farming but I wasn’t prepared to let my effort go to waste, on this day I wanted to do something new. I made a random wolf blow the horn to gather everyone in the pack at the open square, and when they finally did, I proceeded to share my messages. “Our goal hasn’t ended yet, I know yesterday I
Lucian’s POV I fought with the pack guards at the borders. Not only did they lose my scarf, they had taken the bracelet I bought alongside a picture, I found out right after the trance, I was paranoid and I needed to take back everything they took which led to a fight and the bruise she desperately wanted to heal.But I could not let it happen, the poison had surpassed my arms and I could feel it around my chest. If she touched it, she would notice my blood stream was infected but she was too stubborn and wouldn’t listen.I had subconsciously entered the healers ward at the sight of her, I wanted to give her the bracelet I bought, but seeing her and remembering the outcome of my hallucinations, I had a change of heart, I was still hurt by it, I knew it wasn’t real but somehow it made my heart weigh with so much pain.I was way past it already, I knew she wouldn’t go back to Alex. I was certain but somehow the betrayal stuck with me. It taunted me so much and it messed with my mind,
Lucian’s POV It was very early in the morning when I decided to leave for the pack for my last heist. If I had to get everything on the list and also take time to see the situation of the pack I needed to go earlier, I took my trusted dagger and I tucked it in my boots, one around a sheath on my waist.I was set to go, I took a bottle of herb I had squeezed before going to bed earlier, I had made more research on numbing medications for the pain and also slow the process of the contamination, I could already feel my body feeling much better compared to how I felt earlier .It was still dark outside and the pack was quiet. I don’t know how long it was going to take on the road and I might have another breakdown. So I prepared some lettuce leaves and some carrot sticks for Ella’s bunny, and I walked over to Selene’s quarters, I dropped it at the door so it was the first thing she saw when she woke up. I was aware of her aim to make this mission impossible, but it had to be done, one w
Lucian’s POV Now I was on the road my mind was in a haze, everything in my body fumed up, she shouldn’t have come out she should have remained in her hut, she wanted to prey on my self control I could tell.Not only has she tried to sabotage my journey she also wanted to blame me for leaving when she was the one who left first.It’s just the last time. After this everything would go back to how it was supposed to be. I would take back the pack, I would give these people a home and I would provide security as promised, whatever my end was after that is uncertain.I refused to let her get on my nerves or divert my attention to something so superficial. My drive through the borders of the pack and into the thick forest wasn’t far from what Selene predicted, I got attacked by rogues and traps it was worse than expected, but somehow I managed to get to eclipse pack in about two days of being active on the road, I had for crash out moments but I got there.The next step is to sneak into t
Lucian’s POV The lady glanced at me with a questioning look, she tried to reach out to me but I moved away, clutching the strap of my bag, I walked away from the town, it was obvious there was a party being held in the pack house.I could not remember any need for a pack to celebrate at the time of the year, and it wasn’t even winter yet, so why would Aex host a party inside the pack house? Was he trying to avoid the consequences of his actions? It made no sense, but then again things stopped making sense the moment Alex had a say in the pack, though I came to get something’s for Selene, it would cause no harm if I checked out the pack house myself, besides the farm was just beside it.I made sure my scarf was tied firmly around my face to avoid being noticed and I walked over to the pack house where I found a new set of people at the foot of the pack, they had their bowls in their hands as they sat. Fear gripped me.This was preposterous, I took a glance at the pack house which gl
Lucian’s POVShock registered on their faces as I stared at the three of them. They tucked their tails beneath their legs then lowered their heads, I was way too tender and patient and I bet this would tell them.When they finally reconsidered their decision, I pulled my daggers out and I let them leave and I made sure they were out of sight before I made another move.Matters like this would be avoided if new rogues would understand not everyone under the moon was after them, I ignited the engines and I drove off.Hours later I approached Pike’s territory, his wolves who stood guarding the accessible borders of the pack stood their ground, they brought out their swords and daggers at the sight of the mask seated on my face.“I am here to see pike? Your leader.” I said, with my hands up in the air, they drew the dagger closer to my neck. These people were the same people who followed me on the war with Jullian, but even after we were acquainted, they still perceived my presence as a c
Lucian’s POV Seated on the table, my fingers clenched into a hard ball, my insides were sore, and before me stood a tall glass of water, and a tray of meat, my mouth salivated, I haven’t eaten in five days, my insides ache so badly, but eating would require that I removed my mask.I couldn’t. And I won’t.Pike sat before me with his daughter by his side, she leaned closer to him again then whispered something into his ears, I watched his demeanor change, whatever she must have told him definitely didn’t sit right with him. I watched her leave back then wink at me.I glanced at the water again, what would it cost to have a taste of such beauty.“Concerning the Favour you wanted me to accomplish at Eclipse pack, I hope it gladdens your heart to know that I look forward to meeting up with that prick of an Alpha Alexander.” My head snapped, and my attention drew from the cup to the man before me.“But.” There was always a but, why would I think Pike would voluntarily do anything, I sagg
Lucian’s POV Early the next day, I woke up to the warm ray of sunlight peeking through the window, it was bright outside. The warmth I felt beneath a luxurious duvet filled my body with fatigue, I didn’t want to stand from where I laid, this was a seducing feeling. After six years I had long forgotten what luxury did to someone. It gives you a taste of what you would call happiness. I rolled and turned back to back before I finally stood up, I let myself take a last glimpse of what was present. After that I took my bath before taking my journal from my bag. I had to align my daily activity knowing I have only one day to plan my way to the Fae queen, the last thing I needed was to visit her region, but it was either her or my people. A ruler could be some kind of self proclaimed fantasy if there is no one to rule over, Alex didn’t think of that before he pushed my people to their limits. While plotting the drafts and progress, I heard a knock on my door, immediately I reached out
Selene’s POVI have failed.My heart weighed a ton as my eyes flickered open, I met the ceiling top that seemed to be metal, I was in a cage and I had lost consciousness, right after I discovered whoever Casper was, definitely knew who I was.The bars were made of silver, I could perceive the corrosive scent in my lungs and the harshness burning its way down my lungs.The last time I was in such a place, it was Alex who had locked me up to torture me, the feeling was nostalgic, I tried to push myself up but anything that could bring me down this much was definitely strong and new.It was nothing like anything I had ever seen, I was paralyzed from my neck down to the sole of my feet, my eyes were active but my lips were heavy and sealed.The fear of paralysis made me wild, I asked all sorts of questions, who is Casper, is he human? How does he know my name?Did he contact Alex, or did Lucian know whoever this was must have a connection with the wolf realm because no one knows who I was
Lucians POVHe proceeded to elaborate on his desires to get me: “The Fae Queen who was murdered is my very close friend. And her death deserves to be avenged, and I believe we have similar ambitions because he was the reason your dad died. Pike was a weird man but I know he loved you.” Alex concluded.“Yes, he was. That is why it is only right that I take this opportunity to avenge him because no one gets the situation like we do.”Lilac stood up, and she decided to go on with the procedure of feeding the people because Alex was stupid enough to be convinced. we all followed her, but I stayed inside the pack walls while everyone went on with their part of the plan. Natasha wasn’t supposed to be here, so I had to devise a plan to take her out of the picture before things got hectic.But I knew Natasha to be dramatic and selfish, so for sure if she perceived trouble, she would definitely run, she doesn't want to get into trouble even for Alex , and after their little charade, I knew too
Lucian’s POV “You know the plan right? Enter, persuade him, and I will be in the courtroom with you, posed as your beta.” I said to Lilac, she nodded then together we walked down from the car.I wore my scarf around my face, and with other of her cohorts we walked down to the path that led to the main pack, they didn’t have to access us for us to be let inside, we just walked in and without hesitation I walked into the pack house.It was the first time in a long time I was walking like a pack and not some criminal. It gave me a familiar sense of nostalgia, I walked in, and the guards camouflaged my build.“Welcome Alpha Lilac.” I heard Natasha voice at the entrance of the pack, she looked extremely pregnant at this point, with a plump build, so Alex left Ella for this lady.Natasha hugged Lilac then kissed her hands, my main focus was my brother who wasn’t here, but since I wasn’t in a place to ask do I do get recognized u stole my ground while holding the sword with a tight grip.W
Selene’s POVMy heart dropped into the pit of my stomach, I would have run a dagger deep into his skull if I wasn’t already prepared for some acts of assault. His hands ran down my body like he was trying to search for weapons, then my bag was taken, it was unzipped, and everything was poured to the floor.Only cash was inside, so I was free.I took my skirt up from the floor, then I pulled it back up to my waist. My confidence was very much intact as I stood my ground. Casper pulled me by his arms, he kissed my knuckles, then turned me around, his hands massaged my ass, then he let the skirt fall.“You too leave.” He said to the ladies. They stood to their feet, their eyes meeting mine, before they walked out of the room. I swallowed a mouth full of bile. I was starting to get anxious. Casper and the man who welcomed me to the house stood besides me.“Keep everyone entertained, I am retired for the night.” He took my hands, then pulled me through the bead walls, then further into th
Selene’s POVWhat does he mean by his boss?My brows furrowed in utter confusion, and I pulled my legs back. I pushed the drinks away maybe I wasn’t hearing properly because I might have drunk a little bit too much for my liking.Casper was the boss, or was I lied to? “Who’s is your boss?" I asked whilst trying to curb the noise that disturbed my thought process, he narrowed his eyes at me like I was supposed to know who his boss was, but I didn’t, and I was already worried.It felt like my little charade was busted.“You are so cute, he sent me here to retrieve you; follow me.”Retrieve? What was I?The man stood up, and I followed him like my life depended on it. I was starting to sense he wasn’t the Casper I was looking for, but he seemed so tall and elegant that anyone who was in my place would mistake him for this mafia who was supposed to rule the crime world.I followed him through the paths that led to rooms in the house, it was vacant compared to the rest of the rooms, and
Selene’s POV I was stunned by his tattoo first before any part of him caught my attention, like his wide build and his tattooed head and lack of jewelry on his body.His charisma had me staring just to make sure he was the same person I was looking for. I didn’t know his name, but something in me had an inkling that he might be Casper.Joan had described him from her little details she had picked up from Lucian’s idea of what he looked like; he would look like every human, but she said something about being tall, just like Lucian himself, but looking at the man before me, his height was descent.Not the average human, but not as tall as Lucian either, but he might as well be the one I was looking for because the guards seemed to hold him in high regard compared to the other guests who were here.When he came closer to me, I was drawn to the concept of meeting a man with such power over crime that it was only right to make the best first impression.I had subconsciously prompted mysel
Selene’s POV I went back to my hotel after everything. I and the doctor had lunch that day it was two days in a row, and we had lunch together. He had tried to ask me about my family, which I told him about.Joan properly educated me on my supposed origin, and I did the rest myself. Now that was over, it was time to get my life ready. Casper would be at his home now, probably accepting visitors.Joan told me the celebration wasn’t like ours, it was an overnight thing, where they celebrate on the given day to the next year, and it meant I wasn’t going to have a good sleep either tonight.Now I was standing before the mirror with a bag on my shoulder that could barely hold anything in it, it had barely anything but some ward of cash, but very little to nothing. Not even enough space for a lip gloss against the cold. It was almost useless, but I was recommended it in the store when I went to get clothes, and Joan had recommended these kinds of dresses to.Now I stood there knowing if I
Joan’s POV With the man on the bed and my legs crossed, I watched him get treated, if Selene was here, he would be walking like nothing happened in less than thirty minutes.It was suffocating not being able to reach out to her, and to make it worse, she had to come back today or tomorrow else Lucian would lose his mind. It kept on coming back to me, it was the first time I lied to Lucian about her wellbeing, and I had dragged this little girl sleeping in my arms. I stood up from the bed and walked out of the room. I needed to clear my mind before I combusted.“Mate.” My heart sprang with delight as I turned to the merely empty corridors of the ward, and that was when I saw a man standing there, he had his hands in his pocket. His hands waved at me.The bond shimmered in our eyes again, and my grip on Ella’s body tightened. I feared I would drop her if I wasn’t careful enough."Hi,” he said."Hello,” I responded, barely able to hold a proper smile.He wasn’t just any man, he was the
Joan’s POV Lucian had left and I was in the pack alone with little Ella, she was on my lap as we watched the rest of the pack build their houses, I wasn’t going to lift a finger why?Lilac demanded that I stay in the pack house with Lucian and Ella since we were special guests, which was also good because right now I will lose my mind if I had to lift a finger to do anything.Secondly I know a lady who likes a man she can’t have and she was keeping me solely because she wanted to ask me questions about Lucian. She wanted to ask me if I was the one that Lucian loved. I wasn't but I was willing to harness the privilege.While I sat there thinking about Lucian and all he was going through, Ella played with my hair.“Joan I wanted to tell uncle Lucian that mummy wasn’t around, that she wasn’t back in the truck but I didn’t.” I patted her head.“You are a really smart girl, don’t worry your mom will be back in two days.”“Uncle Lucian would be back in two days too,” she chirped in, I nodd