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CHAPTER SEVENTY
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Weary thoughts and hidden truths
Star swiped her spoon back and forth in the tiny tub of vanilla chocolate chip ice cream, too lost in her self-deprecating thoughts to comprehend that it was melting.
Max cleared his throat, “Do- do you wanna go?” Star’s eyes shot up at his uncertain tone, she forgot he was there.
“Yeah, sure.” She stood up from her seat before he could even put down his spoon and his jaw dropped. Max scrambled to catch up with her outside and when he finally pushed open the glass door, he noticed she was on the phone.
“Yeah, that’s fine, see you tomorrow.” Bidding the person goodbye, she dropped the call and turned to face Max without meeting his
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Pushing backStar pushed her legs to carry her despite the screaming pain in her legs and stern orders from Doctor Snowman to give it a rest, she had to prove a point and she wouldn’t give up till she did.“Star!” Dr. Snowman approached her with an angry look on her face the moment she reached the end of the guide bars, “Are you trying to hurt yourself!” She guided her into the wheelchair.“I had to prove to myself that I could do it.” she glanced at Ray and Landon who were looking on with worry.“Star… You’re one of my most determined patients, but I have to caution you against pushing yourself too far and fast. Pulling a muscle could be the determin
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Fear and favor Max walked through the packhouse on his way to the training grounds, but unlike every other morning when he did so, his pack members didn’t greet him with smiles and enthusiasm, they looked almost gloomy. Max couldn’t put his finger on it, but it was almost as if the pack was in mourning. “What’s up with everyone?” He muttered to himself when he stepped out the back door. They went about their day slower than usual which confused Max. When Max reached the training grounds he observed the way they sluggishly sparred, no one seemed into the training as he was used to and he approached Landon, knowing his Beta would have answers. “What’s going on?” He asked seriously, flooding his arms across his chest with his eyes narrowed. “Word spreads fast in packs, Max. You should know that.” Landon didn’t spare him a glance. “What word?” His frown deepened. “You didn’t spend the night at home last night.” Max froze, he knew people would notice, he didn’t however expect t
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Progress and a smile“Did you enjoy today’s session?” Max asked when Star climbed into the range rover with a little effort, it took a lot for him not to help her, but she seemed to be getting more and more annoyed at him every time he tried to help her with little things.“Yeah, I really needed that, I didn’t realize how much.” She smiled sweetly and laid her head back against the rest with her eyes closed and Max found himself entranced. She looked happier than he’d seen her in days, there was a sense of peace that surrounded her which made his heart swell with love.“Are we waiting for someone?” She opened her eyes and looked around with confusion when she realized he still hadn’t started the engine and luckily fo
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On her own two feet “She literally hasn’t slowed down since she got the idea in her head and it’s scary.” Max all but whined to his best friends as they watched Star rush around. When she proposed the idea of a housewarming he readily agreed to the idea simply because she asked, not knowing how he’d come to regret it. Star didn’t seem to care much about slowing down and Max fought with his instinct to protect her- even from herself, in an effort to give her some of the independence she craved, but he still worried incessantly that she would hurt or overexert herself. “I think she’s doing great, it's pretty impressive what she’s been able to achieve while still on crutches and maybe this is what she needs to get back into the swing of things.” Landon sided with her, much to Max’s annoyance. “I hate how everyone takes her side,” Max grumbled, folding his arms over his chest like a petulant child. “You do too, honey.” Donna supplied like it was yesterday’s news and Max’s scowl de
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ReconnectingThe half zip white polo shirt hugged his arms in a way that made Star want to grip onto his biceps in the same way, but the way the contrasting inky black pants fit his muscular thighs leaving just enough to the imagination had her salivating in her mouth and Star had a hard time keeping her thought clean. Something about the way her mate’s tan skin glowed under the ambient lights hanging from the trees every time he threw his head back laughing at something a pack member said made Star’s breath catch.“Keep staring at me like that and you’ll be ending this party a lot earlier than you planned, babe.” Star shivered at his voice in her head and found herself in awe at how cool he looked, never once giving away the arousal she heard in his words. She qu
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StarstruckTaking a deep breath, Star pulled open the ensuite door, holding her breath as the bedroom came into view. Max’s back was turned to her and Star admired the way the muscles on his back flexed with every slight movement, if he heard her come into the room, he made no indication and for a moment all the nerves she felt flew out the window. The air in the room was different somehow, but seeing him standing there calmly brought her a sense of composure.Her silky nightgown cooly brushed against her skin as her legs carried her closer to him and with a final intake of air, she placed the tips of her manicured fingers between his shoulder blades.Max stilled under her fingers, shocked by the bold move. They’d been teasing one another all night and he silently
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The plane ride back to Manchester gave Kiah enough time to think about her plans. The time spent at the Lockwood pack served as a much-needed time out from both avoiding Will and trying to cope with her loss. There was nothing she could do to turn back time and living in the past only seemed to be hurting both of them more than necessary and while her decision would have been different in his position, she too would have been haunted by it the same way he was. Climbing off the car, Kiah sucked in a deep breath before walking through the grand doors of the castle. In the throne room, Will was directing the troop commanders when the doors burst open, revealing their elusive Queen. For a moment everyone just stared until the clearing of Will’s throat threw them into action and one by one they bowed to their Queen, silently rejoicing her return. “You may rise.” Kiah smiled politely and the men rose, some giving her smiles and words of welcome as she approached the throne to take a sea
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Will watched from across the room as Kiah struggled with the zipper on her dress and after a moment of not realizing he was there he strode towards her, grasping the zip and sliding it down with ease. The feeling of his fingertips grazing her skin was like being electrocuted and without thinking Kiah leaped away from him, not missing the hurt look on his face. For a second she wanted to apologize, but like every time her eyes laid on him, she remembered what he’d done and her face turned cold. “Don’t touch me.” Will remained frozen, inwardly berating himself for hurting her yet again when she slammed the door to the bathroom in his face. His parents were out for the day busy with preparations for the Alpha ceremony, insisting they took the day to relax before all the rush began. With the door to their room shut, Kiah exited the bathroom to find Will with his head in his hands. She knew he was beating himself up for his earlier actions, but she squashed the instinct to soothe hi
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“I’m sorry, Your Majesty, we have no other choice.” “I choose her. Save my wife Kennedy.” *** The memory of the day Will’s world turned upside down would forever remain vivid in his mind as yet another night he woke to find the bed cold and empty beside him. She didn’t understand, she couldn’t fathom the decision he’d come to when faced with the impossible choice, in her mind, she was certain she would be his last choice, but when she’d woke from her slumber and found out the truth she realized there was, after all, a way the man she called her husband could break her heart even when she knew he didn’t love her. “Good morning, your Majesty.” servants of the castle greeted as he passed them on his way to his office and as he did every morning, Will nodded his head at them. “Morning Azaiah, Serenity; any news for me this morning?” Azaiah had taken the role of his royal advisor as had been decided by the Goddess and when Serenity and Azaiah mated, she moved into the palace, ea
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Will’s glowing hazel eyes studied the crowd of Alphas before him, now congregated in their human forms on a floor littered with scraps of their shredded clothing staring up at their King. King William Lockwood. To the left of him stood his company of chosen advisors and to his right, with her hand clutched in his, stood his queen; Kiah Das. WIll barely had the time to comprehend the feelings rushing through him, the power, the responsibility, the primal protectiveness he felt over every person in the room. He knew if he closed his eyes and concentrated he would hear each one of their hearts beating and with that thought he knew he would tear the world apart to keep it that way. Elder Frederick cleared his throat, bringing every eye in the room to him, “Do you William Lockwood, Son of Alpha Maximus Lockwood and Huntress Luna Star Cullen Lockwood solemnly swear to wear the sacred Lycan Crown with honor, respect, and integrity?” “I do,” Will answered boldly. “Do you, William Loc
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Elders from far and wide returned to the ancient Palace of the Lycan kind, summoned by the blood running in their veins loyalty of their forefathers to the crown. “The Institution is ready.” The throne room guard announced, opening the doors for Alphas to enter from the main hall. “Good evening honorable Alphas of the Council. Today, after centuries, the Royal Institution has reunited in the name of the Lycan Crown.” Elder Frederick, who was elected as Chairman announced. “We live in a future determined long ago, in a fated world where success is achieved only when the Royal rule prevails. As per the plan of succession left behind by the former King, the Alpha Council must perform a uniting ritual in which they each pledge their allegiance to the Crown and when all is said and done, a sacred scroll will be read aloud, it is only then that the holder of the crown will be revealed.” Max sucked in a deep breath, the course of action they chose was not one which may have traditiona
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Will’s face had become a familiar one at Alpha council meetings, having gone from never even being a guest at them to attending them regularly was seemingly paradoxical, but none of the Alphas seemed to notice, or if they did, none had the guts to point it out- certainly not after the second round of attacks occurred based on Will’s prediction. “Commander Lockwood, is there a reason you have insisted on summoning us to the palace for this meeting, as you yourself are aware, the recent attacks on our packs have left them vulnerable, and having alphas away from their packs leaves them more vulnerable to attack.” The Chairman himself was displeased at Will’s actions and he smirked inwardly at how easy it was to upset these men despite only requesting the meeting be held at the palace and not insisting. “I have a few findings I thought it best you heard in person and a picture of what the future holds.” Will stood up and clicked the power button on the wall-to-wall screen in the boardro
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Just as Will predicted, the second round of attacks came only five days after the first, but unlike the first time, he was ready. With troops stationed outside five different packs, he set the trap, waiting patiently for the attack, and at midnight when packs had settled for the night, the invasion began. Three packs, uncoincidentally all with Alphas who bashed Will’s suggestion in the meeting were targeted but this time Will’s orders were different. Troops were commanded to capture and not kill on site, unbeknownst to anyone other than himself and troop leaders and by the time the news of the failed attack reached the ears of the Alpha Council, Will’s prisoners were already in custody. “They’re ready for you commander.” Will nodded, shutting the file when the prison guard came in. “Thank you, Grant.” The interrogation room looked more like a dungeon out of a medieval movie than anything else, but it seemed to unnerve the woman sitting in the chair so Will counted it as a win.
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As the distance between Will and the Lockwood pack grew, so did Kiah’s anxiety. The Lockwood pack welcomed her openly and she easily felt like she belonged despite not being a shifter which came as a surprise to her, but still, she found herself missing something. “I love you and I’m tired of pretending I don’t, I’m tired of waiting on a promise spoken of by others.” Kiah halted in her step and her eyes widened, certain she was intruding on a private moment but found herself eager to hear the response to the man’s words. “Zai…” The girl sobbed, sounding happy, yet mournful at the same time, “We can’t do this-” Her words were cut off by a startled gasp and Kiah curiously peeked around the bushes only to see Azaiah and Serenity’s lips locked in a passionate kiss. The reminiscent smile that formed on her lips only increased the ache in her heart and Kiah turned away, deciding she would come back to the little sanctuary later. “You’d be proud, Will.” She whispered to herself, chuck
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With five votes still left unread the chairman looked up at the council, “By a majority vote of confidence, the Alpha council resolves to assemble a united army under the leadership of William Lockwood as Commander-in-Chief.” he announced, sounding pleased with the outcome. Will paced by Kiah’s bedside recalling the events of earlier today with eyebrows furrowed, he thought about the decision taken by the Alphas to enlist volunteers before actioning the registry and how he would go about creating an army to fight such a widespread army, he worried their mobilization would cause hunters to go into hiding amongst human communities rendering it impossible to find them. “Will?” Kiah’s soft voice broke him from his reverie and his body stilled upon seeing her almost black irises. “Hey, you okay?” She blinked, looking around the lavish room with confusion. “I’m fine, how long was I out?” she appeared disorientated when she finally focussed back on him, a sight Will wasn’t used to see
