The Lost Royal

The Lost Royal

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By:  Lana TyrsenOngoing
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Ava had long been accustomed to the role of outcast. Taken in by a Lycan pack when she was just an infant in her mother's arms, she had always been.. different. Smaller. Weaker. More fragile, though only ever in the physical sense. Her spirit, on the other hand, was known for its fiery ferocity. Untamed. Unyielding. And unbroken, just like the ancient, powerful bloodline that most thought long destroyed. And yet it stirred, as those few who returned from the northwest brought whispered rumours with them. They told of a battle. An unexpected power. So many lives lost, and a dark new threat. But all of that was far away, and her home now faced its own problems. A pack merger. A cruel, ruthless new Alpha, who bowed to no one. Long held secrets uncovered, that threatened to upheave everything. And two formidable Lycans, both claiming Ava as their own.

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Chapter 1

One

I sighed softly as I heard a twig snap somewhat close behind me, knowing perfectly well the only people who'd find it amusing to attempt to sneak up on me out here. Choosing to ignore their childishness, I kept my head down, focused on looking for more of the small, dark green shoots I sought.

This particular patch of shaded forest, not all that far from the pack house, was one of few places they grew. They were plentiful here though, and I was grateful for it, given they were the only thing that seemed to prevent the severe migraines that had happened all too often, for as long as I could remember.

I was equally grateful for my mother's skill in herbalism, since no one else here could prepare the unusually shaped roots. We were something of an oddity, her and I. Not Lycans, like the rest who lived here.

Including the twins. They were the Alpha's and Luna's boys, about the same age as me, and well-loved by most, despite their arrogant attitudes. I'd always assumed that was a privilege of being born into rank, and of being conventionally attractive, too, I suppose. Their shaggy blonde hair, pale blue eyes, and pretty faces had most of the pack females fawning all over them, regardless of how poorly they treated most of them.

I sighed again as their soft sniggers brought my attention back to them trying to creep up behind me, the sound of their amusement giving them away even more readily than their careless footsteps. These two would never make good hunters, that much was certain.

I reached down, carefully pulling another of the small plants from the ground, then straightened and turned calmly to face them, just as they came within arms reach.

Their looks of disappointment were just as obvious as their actions had been. "Oof.. so close," Matteus teased his brother, Tyler, who'd been a short step closer. Tyler rolled his eyes, then grinned at me sheepishly, and I raised an eyebrow at the two of them.

"You know.. most of the pack grew out of playing children's games long before they became teens. Aren't you two supposed to be adults next week?" I asked, sounding impatient.

Tyler's amusement quickly drained from his face. "Whatever.. weirdo," he said with a sneer, and a look down his nose as he raised his chin. Clearly I had offended his pride. "Was just trying to have some fun," he continued as I rolled my eyes and turned my back to them again.

Dismissing them in such a way was a bad decision, judging by the way Matteus suddenly moved behind me, shoving me into a tree and holding me there, the basket full of roots tumbling to the ground. "Hey now, little nitch, don't be rude," he said threateningly, his face so close to my neck I could feel his warm breath.

'Nitch.' I hadn't heard that in a long time. It was the cruel nickname I'd had to live with for most of my childhood, and the twist of anguish it brought hadn't dulled any.

Mama was a witch, see. One they kept in magical cuffs to prevent her casting anything without permission, but a witch all the same. She could be useful, if they allowed it. But me? I'd never shown even slightest spark of magical talent, and they'd tested for it every year.

So, I was a witch with no powers. A 'nitch.' Entirely useless. Though they kept me in the same cuffs, just to be certain, and put Mama and I to work, serving the pack to pay off our debt. Though no one seemed to have ever mentioned just how long that would take.

It was my hope that it was only as long as we chose to remain here, under their roof, and with my own birthday also approaching soon, I didn't plan for that to be much longer. I just had to stick it out for another nine days.

That shouldn't be too hard, I'd long learned to keep silent, when targeted and antagonised by any of the pack kids, and did the same now. But Matteus only pressed himself closer, his chest against my back as he wrapped a hand roughly in my thick, dark brown hair, forcing my head to turn towards Tyler.

"You should apologise to my brother," he said, twisting his hand tighter. I winced, my voice strained as I met Tyler's eyes, "I'm.. sorry," I said, my eyes beginning to water. Tyler moved closer, giving me a gentle smile, though the look of mischief in his eyes was unmistakable.

"Aww, it's okay, Ava," he said, his voice only holding the slightest of mocking tones, "I know you weren't trying to be mean," he continued, then grinned at his brother as he stepped closer again.

Matteus loosened his grip on my hair, but I couldn't help but tense as Tyler moved beside him, both of them now crowding me against the tree. "I.. no, I wasn't," I said nervously, "I should get these back to Mama." I nudged the basket full of roots with my foot, and tried to push between them.

They stopped me, pushing me hard up against the tree trunk again, with playful sounding laughs. "There'll be time for that," Matteus said softly against my ear, his voice oddly husky all of a sudden, and I gasped as one of their hands grabbed my ass, squeezing it firmly.

"Mmmm," Tyler said against the other, "You're not done helping us," he continued, as another hand joined the first, on the other cheek. "Helping?" I gasped, and he laughed softly again, "Yeah, helping. That's what you do, isn't it? 'Help'?"

Matteus chuckled at his brother's comment, "What else can she do? She can't fight, or hunt, or use magic.." one of the hands trailed lower, edging down between my thighs, and I tried to push my way out from between them again.

But they held me firm, the wandering hand starting to rub between my legs, the movement obvious through the thin fabric of my old leggings. "I can think of a few things.." Tyler began, using one hand to grab my wrist, pinning it behind my back

I gasped, and Matteus grabbed the other, doing the same, one large strong hand holding them both as he hushed my sudden protest, "Ssshhh.. you don't want everyone to see that you're a little whore, now do you? You know what they'd think if they found you here with both of us."

"And who they'd blame for it," Tyler added, as I began shaking my head and pleading with them, "Please, just stop it.. " I whispered, as I felt fingers slip into either side of my waistband, "You've made your point, I won't be rude to you again, I swear.."

I fell suddenly silent, and the hands froze their movements, as a bloodcurdling scream pierced the air, coming from the direction of the pack house. The twins tensed, turning towards it and moving quickly, Matteus holding my wrist and dragging me with them.

I yanked it free, turning back to grab the basket from the ground, and only just managed to grasp it before Tyler grabbed the other arm, his face pale, and looking oddly.. concerned? For whoever the scream came from, I told myself, though Matteus kept pace beside me too, giving me the same look as they led me along with them.

They slowed as we reached the edge of the forest, crouching down and keeping quiet as we came up to the treeline, trying to see what had happened before we stumbled right into it.

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Amanda Neville
did the author quit writing this book
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Central Percussions
Author, why is there no more updates lately? Us loyal readers would like have more chapters so please if you would update for us
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63 Chapters
One
I sighed softly as I heard a twig snap somewhat close behind me, knowing perfectly well the only people who'd find it amusing to attempt to sneak up on me out here. Choosing to ignore their childishness, I kept my head down, focused on looking for more of the small, dark green shoots I sought. This particular patch of shaded forest, not all that far from the pack house, was one of few places they grew. They were plentiful here though, and I was grateful for it, given they were the only thing that seemed to prevent the severe migraines that had happened all too often, for as long as I could remember. I was equally grateful for my mother's skill in herbalism, since no one else here could prepare the unusually shaped roots. We were something of an oddity, her and I. Not Lycans, like the rest who lived here.Including the twins. They were the Alpha's and Luna's boys, about the same age as me, and well-loved by most, despite their arrogant attitudes. I'd always assumed that was a privile
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Two
What we saw was.. unsettling, but not in any of the hundred ways that had flashed through my mind as they dragged me over here. Luna Abigail was on the ground, sobbing and wailing, surrounded by faces that looked more in shock than I'd ever imagined they could. "NOO! Noooooo!" Abigail wailed desperately, looking up to the sky as though pleading with a higher power, "He can't, it can't be true! Please.. you're wrong!" She broke down into wordless, heavy sobs, clearly wracked with grief. The twins' eyes widened, both of them suddenly looking as shocked as the rest of the bystanders. They exchanged a glance, then pulled me back from the edge of trees more, away from the rapidly growing crowd. "You should go around the back, try to stay out of sight," Matteus said gravely, and Tyler nodded agreement, "If she decides to lash out, and needs someone to take it out on.." he trailed off as my eyes widened in realisation. They were.. trying to look out for me? That was every bit as shocking
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Three
I had no idea when I'd fallen asleep, but when I woke, it was in complete darkness. I was also freezing, and by the sound of it, still very much alone. I straightened and stretched out as I yawned quietly, before carefully making my way over to the cavern wall, and along it, tracing it with my fingers as I edged towards the opening that led out to the hidden pool. Out here, the almost-full moon shone brightly, and I was able to see well enough to gather some kindling for a small fire. And it would have to be very small, I realised, to not announce my location with a plume of smoke. I cleared a patch of ground near the opening, where there was some cover, and set to work getting the fire going. Once it was burning on its own, I huddled close, grateful for everything Mama had taught me about survival. She'd always been insistent on that, though I'd never really understood why. Judging by our last conversation, there was clearly a lot I didn't yet understand about her. I just hoped sh
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Four
I jumped suddenly as I felt someone's breath on my neck, and turned my head to find one of Saxon's escort standing closer behind me. I'd been so absorbed in watching Saxon and the twins that I hadn't even noticed him approaching. He looked a little younger than his Alpha, and a little softer, brown-haired and almost boyish, with freckles and a gentle smile that reached his beautiful green eyes. He placed strong hands firmly on my shoulders, in a way that somehow felt.. grounding. "Calm," he said softly, in a voice that was just as soothing as his touch, and I felt some of my fear and worry melting away. "You're safe with us," he continued, and I closed my eyes, nodding gently and.. somehow believing him. I wondered then if Crimson Forest had witches of their own, but everything about this man suggested he was a Lycan, just like the others. They were all huge, their strength obvious in their well-toned bodies, and even the smallest of them was larger than either of the twins, despite
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Five
I heard Trin's soft laughter, seeming to find the whole situation highly entertaining, but Matteus' voice sounded strangled. Panicked, even. "AVA! Please!" he cried out, and I could hear the heartache in his voice, a sound of something lost. The others heard it too, and it only seemed to infuriate Saxon even further, Matteus' pleas cutting off with a loud crunch, sounding like it was inflicted by a solid fist. More sounds of a physical altercation followed, though it ended quickly, no doubt by Saxon's brute strength. I kept my back turned, and simply kept walking. Whatever followed wasn't my problem. Or so I thought. It was only moments later that I felt a strong pair of hands around my waist, easily lifting me and draping me over his shoulder. Haden, I realised. It seemed he had a knack for creeping up quietly. "Put me down!" I hissed angrily, squirming and struggling against his grip, trying to make him drop me. His only response was giving my ass a firm spank, making me cry out
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Six
I frowned, but didn't see much choice other than to walk with her. Trin would likely be just as able to throw me over her shoulder as Haden had. Besides, she had to sleep sometime, and slipping away unseen would have to have a far greater chance of success than trying to outrun a Lycan. She continued trying to make small talk as we walked, seeming mostly focused on learning more about Silver Waters. And me, though I didn't really feel like sharing much in that regard. It wouldn't be important anyway, given that I had no more intention of staying with them than with any other Lycan pack. We walked for hours, and eventually, she fell silent too, seeming to watch me with some degree of concern. I was more than a little bit tired of being looked at in that way. First the twins, then Saxon and Haden, now Trin, when all I wanted was to be far away from all of them. Except for Mama. I once again found myself wondering what could have happened to her. "What's up?" Trin asked gently, soundi
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Seven
The room remained very quiet then, as Anna kept cleaning me up. Most of the wounds seemed superficial, at least. Some of them barely left a mark, despite the vibrant lines of dried blood that had covered them. If she found it strange, though, Anna kept it to herself. As soon as she was done, I went to the bathroom and washed up, before heading towards the kitchen, for lunch. As I stepped into the hall though, I heard their voices raised, seeming to argue, "How can Saxon want to take such people in? Into our home?!" Anna was asking, sounding shocked. "Yannick is dead, along with his Beta, and most of the pack," Trin was saying, sounding like she was trying to convince her. "They will have so little left, and they can't be held responsible for their Alpha being a.." Pete interrupted her, "But how do we know they're any better than he is? Especially his boys, you just said they were chasing that poor girl, right into our territory! With no respect for our border, or for her well-being!
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Eight
I sat down on the other bed, letting the silence stretch out between the two of us, as Trin pulled out her phone and began typing quickly. Probably updating Saxon, I realised. I wondered how much she'd tell him, though the thought faded quickly as exhaustion suddenly set in. I yawned, stretching myself out, and laid back on the bed, letting my eyes drift close for just a moment. Or, so I thought. Next thing I knew, Trin was shaking me awake from the cold grip of a terrible nightmare. "Ava! AVA! Wake up!" she said loudly, trying to rouse me, and I sat up with a start, my eyes wide and heart pounding. It took me a moment to remember where I was, then I closed my eyes again, letting out a long breath and burying my face in my heads. "Thanks," I muttered, as she sat down beside me, still looking concerned when I lowered my hands again. "You get those a lot?" she asked, and I shrugged, not really wanting to talk about it. "I guess. No more than most people..""And how often do most peopl
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Nine
Real or not, the comment was quickly pushed from my mind, as another sharp wave of blinding pain hit. I might be far too old to cry for Mama, but at this moment, I could think of little else. I'd do just about anything for her homemade migraine cure, and her comforting touch. It took until well into the next day for it to pass without her help, at which point I fell into a fitful sleep, once again plagued by nightmares. Those were always the same. A feeling of helplessness, being carried away amidst terrified screams, a fiery inferno, angry roars and the sounds of a fierce battle. I often wondered if it was somehow a memory of whatever Mama had been running from. I'd asked her once, but her face had immediately darkened, and she made me swear to never mention it again, and now I'd probably never know. I didn't see how a newborn could hold such vivid memories, anyway. The nightmares had been there as long as the migraines had though, like some kind of early warning signal, and I gues
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Ten
"I.. I thought.." I stammered awkwardly as he stepped closer again, grabbing my wrist and pulling me against his broad, strong chest, "I told you," he growled roughly, "you're MINE!" I didn't get a chance to respond to that, as he tangled a hand in the back of my hair, lowering his head and pressing his lips to my own. I tried to protest, but he wrapped his other arm tightly around my lower back, taking my open mouth as an invitation to deepen the kiss, teasing my tongue with his own. My protests faltered as his taste filled my mouth, tempting me, beckoning me to give in. And for a long moment, I did, letting myself get lost in his delicious, possessive kiss. He didn't seem to want to let it end, but the sound of a vicious growl behind him made him lift his head, and I took the chance to pull away. Much to my shock, it was Haden standing there this time, looking just as furious as Saxon had a moment before, his eyes glowing golden. "Mate!" he growled, and Saxon stepped between him
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