Lucian’s POV My heart felt like it was going to explode, the mate bond was getting way too intense for me to handle, I wanted to hold her, and maybe kiss her, but I couldn't because she didn’t know how intense I felt in that treasury.I felt every cell in my body ignite.Seeing her getting pissed off Alex had my head in a furnace. It felt handicapped knowing I could not go up that ladder and yank his ass down and it broke me so much.Now we were back, the dark fluid had grown into my veins, my agitation was on the high increase, so I stood up from the chair and I walked over to the flask of herbs I had prepared, I poured a mouthful into my mouth, for a second it felt as though I had just taken a ice bath.My body shuddered, the relief I felt afterwards placed me in a position to see all this while I had been tense, my vision was fuggy and my heart was beating way too fast and hard, I staggered backwards then reached out for a seat close by.The room spun around me, for a brief second
Lucian’s POV My cheeks flushed red, the reaction was totally unexpected, but I didn’t want it to stop. She fondled my cheeks again, then urged me to drop her down, which I did, when she ran towards her toys which she brought to me afterwards. “Here, this is Lady Agatha, she’s a warrior wolf, I want to be like her” her little doll had a sword attached to it. That was her great great grandmother, I pinched her cheeks then I squared before her. “Why do you want to be like her?” I asked. She giggled, then rolled her eyes, “because she is so strong uncle Lucian!Mom said she won plenty of battles!” She continued, those were the tales told to little children, not only was agartha a warrior Luna, she killed many of her kind too. “Well, I hope the goddess grants you strength my dear, you might be greater than her” she blushed again, my eyes narrowed towards the lady approaching the tent that was meant to be for Selene. Her eyes were swollen, she must have cried even more while being kep
Selene’s POV The guilt I felt within me would never let me allow that lady to suffer, but a split second I felt a sense of sadness, not because she was mated to Alex, but because I might never get to witness what it felt like to be really mated to someone.It was a thing most wolves looked forward to, the goddess had promised to give everyone a partner who would be our greatest strength. But after what had happened with Alex and his mate and me on the other hand not being able to identify a mate because my wolf would rather sleep than talk .I felt my body shudder with dissatisfaction, but I had other things to do, I raised my eyes back to Lucian, and the looks in his eyes had me at a standstill. His eyes softened.“Selene,” he called out in a mere whisper .Just like I was compelled, I gawked at the man, everything around us went quiet, I felt his hands on my cheeks, and his thumb caressed my cheeks slightly.“Lucian I am leaving” a voice interrupted us from beside. I moved backward
Lucian’s POV My fist punched the trunk of the tree, it broke my skin and my blood stained the tree, but I didn’t stop, over and over again I punched it till my fist gave in, but my anger was still prominent.My wolf was insufferable, and it wanted release. But I knew the desires of my wolf, it would walk back to the pack and it would walk back to her, everything around me smelt like her.My clothes, the trees, I saw her everywhere, and maybe it was the poison that had manifested in me and spiked my emotions but I could not turn it down, I wanted to ask her why? Why didn't she wait for me when I told her to, now Alex had found his mate, she was not mated to him, why can’t she feel that we are mated?I didn’t know what to feel, at some point I would be pissed because she betrayed me, but how could I fight myself when every cell of my being wanted to be with her, her skin on my palm was an inferno to the soul.I could not hold it anymore. I shifted to my wolf form, the clutch around my
Lucian’s POV I could smell blood from a distance, the people were shouting, I heard petrified noises, my first instance was an attack, and I was right.I ran into the pack, just to foreign wolves in my pack, about twenty wolves, they terrorised the rogues. Their scent was familiar and the realisation of it made me furious.Alex…He made a mistake tracking me, as I made my presence known to the intruders, a family sense of fear overwhelmed them, it was the size of my wolf.I saw their wolf shrink and they visibly retreated, my wolf had rounded them, but they could easily be overpowered knowing that the number of good hunters compared to the damaged wolves were few, and my presence gave them hope.One of the intruders whom I had earlier assumed to be the leading wolf stepped forward, his teeth grinding against each other, I didn’t scare me. I wasn’t prepared for a fight, I simply wanted them to leave the same way they came, they were not my enemies.“Move”‘I said through a mindlink to
Lucian’s POV“Alpha Lucian, I have come to speak with you,” I heard her voice from the outside, my mind calmed dramatically, I took a robe from the counter close to the shower, then I wrapped it around me.The moment I stepped out, she let out a slight gasp, then turned to face the other way around.“Why have you come?” I asked.Her hands were fidgeting and so were her legs, she must have thought me to be some monster, a sigh escaped my lips. Even in the absence of my brother a lot of menace still occurred and I had to be the bearer of consequence and judgement.I took a towel then I dried my hair, before slipping in some clothes.“You can turn now, I am dressed” I said, she was hesitant but eventually she turned. Her eyes to her feet she held her hands together in a tight knot.“Alpha Lucian, I would like to thank you for saving me back there,” ‘She must be kidding me’ Escarno said in exasperation, I didn’t need to be thanked, at the very least all I wanted to be was alone, not tha
Selene’s POV I had just had dinner in the pack, and immediately I felt an undying urge to throw up, so I ran to the corner of the hut.Immediately everything came gushing down my throat, I held my belly with my other hand on the wall, I had been feeling sick for three days now, and I had tried hiding it but it was taking over me.I surveyed the environment to make sure no one saw me running towards the hut, and when I made sure I was alone, I wiped my mouth clean then walked over to the house.For the past three days I had been in denial, of what might be true, there was no mistaking the fact that I was pregnant, I had been in this pack for a month yet I hadn’t seen any sign of my menstrual flow, rather my body felt the same way it did when I was pregnant for Ella.The usual morning sickness, nausea and acne.I woke up with a couple of white heads, which only happened when I was pregnant. If what Emily had said was the truth then I might be pregnant, three weeks pregnant for Lucian.
Selene's POV ‘Mummy I had a nightmare’ ‘Mummy wake up’ ‘Mum’ Slight persistent taps on my face pulled me away from slumber, my eyes fluttered open, Ella stood before me with teary eyes, and a running nose.“Babe, what's the problem” My voice was low and crooked, I pulled her into my arms then kissed her forehead, “What is it?” I asked again.But she didn't say anything, instead she began to cry into my arms, I pulled her by her chin, but her eyes were shut.“Don’t leave me alone mummy” she whispered gently.“Baby, it's okay, it's fine, mummy got you,I won’t leave you I promise,” I kissed her forehead over and over again till her body calmed down, she stopped whimpering and went back to sleep.I barely slept that night. My heart weighed a ton, I had no idea what exactly made her cry this much, but I was certain it had something to do with me, maybe she saw me sick, or did I leave her?I would never leave my baby, never, I would bring anything to its knees if she was tampered, that
Selene POV Lucian stood before me with a plate of food. His face was less grumpy and soft. I didn't know if he was acting or just being good to me for goodness sake."Here, eat this. You missed your lunch which shouldn't have been." He dropped the plate in front of me, his tone strict."I thought you promised to eat properly from now on? You shouldn't go back on your words, Selene. It is not good for your health to skip meals," he scolded."Did you come here to give me food or argue with me because I feel you came for the latter.""Don't turn this into a fight, Selene. You did wrong by skipping your meal. I have every right to be angry at you for neglecting what's important to you.""I didn't do it on purpose. It's not like I had a choice..." I defended myself but he cut me off with a slam on the table."You had a choice, Selene. We agreed that no matter what, you will stick to your eating routine for efficient training. Don't give me that excuse of not having a choice," he muttered
SELENE'S POVAs I sat in my quarters, surrounded by the comforting scent of old books and the soft glow of candlelight, I was deeply engrossed in the pages of my worn leather-bound book of herb remedies, the intricate illustrations and detailed descriptions of various plants and their medicinal properties a soothing balm for my frazzled nerves. The sound of a gentle knock at the door broke the spell, and I looked up to see Donald, a member of our pack, standing in the entrance, a small, neatly wrapped package clutched in his hand. He smiled hesitantly, his eyes crinkling at the corners, as he approached me. "Selene, I brought you something," he said, his voice low and rough, as he held out the package. "I made it myself. It's a scent leg cream. I thought you might find it useful."I took the package from him, feeling a surge of gratitude and appreciation for his thoughtful gesture. "Thank you, Donald," I said, my voice sincere. "That's very kind of you." As I unwrapped the package,
Selena's POV “After the interlude with Lucian I went to tend to the nightingale flowers. As the days went by they required more care which was a little bit tasking thus by the time I got home,I fell head first into the warm,cozy comfiness of my bed. I was having a weird dream where I was able to actually best Lucian in the training field! I really loved the surprised look on his face and was just about to tease him when a loud knock on my door jolted me out of my sweet dream. “Who was that now?" Grumbling,I grudgingly rose up from my bed with my eyes still heavy with sleep. Opening the door I was surprised to discover Lucian at the door. It was still early morning with the sky still dull. Heck,the sun was not even out yet!However,with one look I knew why he was here, dressed up in training gear he was here to call me out for my usual training. “Come in.” I said as I turned back inside but before I could go far he spoke up. “No need for that,I came her so that we can
Selena's POV Tonight's sky was breathtakingly mesmerizing! The twinkling stars in the clear sky were simply enthralling,coupled with the sharp chirping of crickets and the cool night breeze, it created an ambience that felt relaxing. Clear,cloudless nights like this were a dime in a dozen as most of the time clouds blotted out the sky. They were especially great for telling stories as they made the whole feeling more….immersive.Under one of the many Magnolia trees that littered the pack grounds an old man could be seen narrating a story to a bunch of kids. He was old Alfred one of the oldest members of the pack,once a great warrior an injury he received had made him feeble. Now he was a guardian of the younger generation guiding them forward.Clearing his throat he started his story. “ A very long time ago…”" How long ago pa Alfred?" One of the kids interrupted with a curious expression. " Hoho,long before even I was born, but let's get back to the story . So where
CHAPTER 115SELENE'S POVAs I stood amidst the bustling activity of our pack's farm, my eyes couldn't help but wander to the figure of Lucian, his muscles rippling beneath his sleeveless shirt as he labored to construct the new greenhouse. The sun beat down upon his back, casting a sheen of sweat across his skin, and I felt a flutter in my chest, a sensation that I promptly suppressed with a surge of irritation. Why must I always find myself drawn to him, even after the argument we had just shared? And to make matters worse, he had teased me mercilessly about my appetite that morning, his eyes glinting with amusement as he watched me devour my meal with gusto. I hated that he could still affect me so, that he could still make me feel like a foolish, lovesick child.Determined to put Lucian from my mind, I threw myself into my work, focusing intently on the task of planting the new crops. The feel of the cool, damp soil between my fingers was calming, and I lost myself in the simp
Chapter 114Lucian’s POV“Do you want more?” I asked Selene.“And I think you might want to slow down a bit Selene, the food is right here in this tent. No one's coming in to take it away from you.” She was taking in everything at a speed I feared greatly might end up requesting the presence of a healer.She glared at me. “Are you mocking me, Lucian?”I raised my hand in protest. “I wouldn't dare.” I thought to myself, I'm just trying to help, but I guess that's not how she sees it.She nodded, as if content with my reaction. “Better.”“And besides, what are you still doing here in my tent?” she added. “Waiting to see if you'd want more,”She scoffed. “I think I've had enough, thank you.” Her tone was polite, but I could sense the underlying tension.I nodded, feeling a pang of awkwardness rose in my chest. Was this ever going to end?“Alright, I'll leave you to rest then.” I stood up, my eyes meeting hers for a brief moment before I turned to leave.As I stepped out of the tent, I w
Lucian’s POV I was sharpening my dagger in my tent when I caught sight of Selene walking like she was being chased at the same time sniffing the air like a dog. I didn't know when I stood from my seat and followed her, my lips stretching into a smile of delight when she finally came to a stop in front of the royal kitchen. Cravings. She definitely had a craving. What solidified my resolve was the face she had made asking the chef for meatball subs with mozzarella cheese. I mean who asks for such weird combination and in the morning at that?I didn't want her to see me so I had kept a great distance between us, just watching the scene that was playing out between her and the chef. The chef…by the gods, the look on the chef's face was one I could kill to see again. The man looked like he was watching a patient from an asylum talk to him and couldn't believe his ears. Selene on the other hand didn't seem to care, she went on begging to have a portion even when it wasn't ready. He
Selene’s POV I woke with a start. My tongue felt sore and my body disoriented as I tried to stand to my feet. Today's supposed to be the first day of building my afrm but it felt like I'd been rammed into by a pack of rogues and left to die on my bed. Jeez, this definitely had to be the cons of being pregnant. But there’s no hella way I was letting that get to me. After I had left Lucian's room, I had drafted out the activities I was going to carry out today, more like pioneer since I was pregnant and couldn't really do much just for the safety of my baby. The first thing on my list was checking out some plots of land available in the pack to be sold, leased or rented. Thankfully, despite the bad blood between Lucian and I, he'd forwarded to me a list of persons with lands ready to be sold or leased so all I had to do was inspect and choose. Afterwards, I'll make payments, put up and ad for workers and if time permitted, start clearing if it was a bushy land. I pushed myself for
Selene's povMy joy knew no bounds knowing that Lucian was super willing to help me finally achieve my dream of owning a farm. The thought sent a thrill through me, so much so that I didn't know when I chuckled and did a happy dance as I trudged through the hallway. “Look at you, all happy huh?” My wolf teased. “Girl, who wouldn't be?” I retorted, chuckling the more as my mind wandered to my cooked up imagination of me standing in my own huge, long plot of land, sowing seeds into the soil alongside my workers. Surreal was an understatement of how the thought made me feel. But almost immediately, my reverie ended. Somehow my mind defiled my constraints and traveled back to the time when I had asked Lucian what was wrong with him and how he'd coldly told me off. I could feel my heart shattering into multiple pieces again as the scene replayed in my head again. Was I ever going to move past that? The cold looks in his eyes, the venom in his voice, the way he'd quickly rebuffed me,