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
Lucian’s POV “What did you want to tell me?” “Nothing” she said hurriedly, I watched her demeanour change, she stood up from the chair, then walked over to the door in a haste. “Safe journey Lucian” she said without even turning back to look at me, she was hiding something, I was hundred percent certain she was hiding something, the question was what was it?. Was it what I said? ‘Yes,’ Escarno grumpily suggested. ‘You made super uncomfortable, you suck with words’ A long exhausting sign escaped my lips, I was just pissed about the state of the pack, It felt like I was going back to revamp the entire pack and slowly but steadily Alex was destroying everything that had been built by generations. But that was for later, I didn’t want to be distracted. I would ask her about her feelings when I was back, it was only a matter of a day or two. Walking out of the room, I took to the borders of the pack, the plan was simple: I would bring these people to the pack, then I would mak
Lucian’s POV Alex was adorned by gold, his head held a heavy crown, made from polish gold and its sides had diamonds on it, his shoulders were padded with bear fur, and he held a staff as he walked into the city.Natasha stood beside him, dressed in a similar fashion, she held his hands and her other hand held her protruding belly.A fleet of wolves escorted them as they walked into the city. I watch how petrified the people were to be in his presence rather than praising him or staring in adoration they stare in fear and despair.They fell to the knees and dare not raise their head, I watch how the guards behind him run into the streets of the city, while he stood with his head held up high, and his bride stood before him, showering him with kissesI clenched my fist so hard my fingers hurt.This bastard… he had brought ruins to the pack, and he did it with so much pride that it felt as though I should run towards him, I should rip his flesh from his bone but my bit.A growl escaped
Lucian’s POV “You fool!” Another lady interrupted, she seemed to be more affected than the rest of them, she aggressively pushed the men who had surrounded them, me included, she fell to her knees, I watched her cry uncontrollably on the corpse, the lady who had just died must have meant something to her.Everyone except me knew who she was to the deceased, but I didn’t. I would have asked but I hesitated.Some group of taller men approached the body, they carried the board she laid on then took her to the center of the pack where she was placed for people to drop their flowers before she was buried.Parents huddled their little ones into the house, then shut the door behind them. It was so appealing seeing how they strived to give her a proper send off even though she had just been accused of destroying the livelihood of the pack.I was lost in my mind for a second, while trying to curtail the pain of being killed slowly and that of being tortured by the tears of people I was made t
Lucian’s POV I shouldn’t have said anything but their action was a trigger for me. No child should be subjected to such cruelty so early on. But when monsters were placed in a place of power they tended to misuse it, it was hard for me to keep calm and worse off of all control my wolf from lounging at them.“What did you just say?” Alex said, his face held a frown, and so did Julian. I had pulled their attention, it was bad, there were only two ways out of this situation, one I attacked them by shifting to my wolf form, allowing Escarno to have his time with them. But Alex had bitten more than he could chew, being close to him would only bring danger to him. I hated him but he had to be alive if I wanted my mission to be completed. I couldn’t risk having him after me or knowing my real identity, I needed to remain dead to him else, it would be bad.If I let my urges take charge of me, Alex would be dead in a split second and the ritual can’t be completed. I wanted to kill him but h
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,