Payne was an Alpha. I could see him as someone similar to my dad. He value his wolves. He wasn't an Alpha who use strength and force but rather heart and mind. It was one reason I adored my father before...'So, which one will it be?' asked, Lexi.My brows puckered. 'Which one?''Which love would you prsue? Payne, or Declan?'My lips formed a thin line. Was that even a question? Of course, if I have an option, it wouldbe Payne... but then I cannot. My father's agreement with Declan was what bind me here. So even if I want to pursue Payne... the answer would be Declan.'I'm bound to be with Declan, Lexi. You know why.'
'Shift!' Lexi shouted, as I was on my knees, hiding myself behind the bed. It was a direct command. Thus, I transmuted at will. I closed my eyes shut, as I felt the size of my arms and legs growing bigger. My body rocked as my head turned up.Lexi roared. "Who is it?"The whole place was reeking with Lycans. It was a scent I have started to become familiar with, since this was their territory. That said, I couldn't pinpoint its location. Even if I were to follow the smell through the window, it would be useless because I could sense ten of them.
“A concubine…” My lips parted as I let out a blow of disbelief. “You want me to be his concubine, in exchange for the treaty?” My left hand curled on the table cloth as I looked at the Alpha eye-to-eye. I remained tightly seated on my chair, seething. The first rank betas, and the Elders were scattered around the room waiting for my answer. So was the Alpha, whom I was sure was expecting me to agree and be the pack’s hero. Sure, this was an easy way. Offering a peace treaty to the Lycans was the only thing we could resort to, if we truly want to have them as our ally. But I didn’t expect I’d get involved big time. I didn’t think my father would allow this to happen. “We need their help, Eve. We have been repeatedly invaded by wolves from the Northern pack. They want to dominate our land. It will soon be the death of us—” “...and this will be the death of me.” I cut Alfonso, one of the first rank beta, before I turned to him. “Declan Antonio is already married. You want me to be a
“Did your father not tell you?” Declan’s expression changed a bit, when his brows moved in accordance with his a little perplexed eyes. “You’re going to bear my child, Eve.” “I beg your pardon.” I tilted my head. “I’m sorry. I must have been hallucinating—” “You’re going to bear my child, Eve.” “What?” Confusion filled my eyes as I stared back at the King. What bear his child is he talking about? He chose me to be his concubine, and that was it. The only agreement was that I’d live with him, be his woman and serve him. No additionals, nor less. Though he might ask me to sleep with him, and as his mistress, I will be compelled to do so, that was the extent of it. ‘Goddamn, Eve.’ Lexi cursed. “You look uninformed,” he commented, scrutinizing me. “But it is in the contract. Did you not read it?” I refused to! I was forced to make that decision, so it hurted me everytime I think about it. The past days, after both parties announced the treaty, I wanted to release even a bit of unea
I could not help but feel a bit of hatred for my father and mother after I heard the truth. It felt so heavy to carry, that I couldn’t look at them in the eye after that. It affected me a lot. I felt like I was thrown away. Like my value had diminish, and that being the Lycan King’s concubine was my last purpose. It felt surreal. I was even denial. But as the day passed, and the schedule of the inauguration came, I couldn’t do anything but grasp at the horrifying truth that I no matter what I do, the nightmare had already became my reality, and that the only way to escape it was to live through it. It sucked. Especially when I finally had to come with the Lycans and leave the pack I grew up in. It was suffocating. But what probably hurts the most is the aftermath. That afterwards, I’d try to survive in a place where I knew no one, whilst their lives would remain the same. “I heard you fought with your parents yesterday.” Declan spoke to break the silence. “Did he really not tell yo
She had brunette hair. Tan skin. Small nose. Almond eyes, and heart shaped lips. I didn’t have to stare long to recognize her beauty. She was ethereal. Her face feautures looked soft and mesmerizing that painters probably loved re-creating her beauty on canvas. I could see from the way she stood and present herself that she was a noble. One that was used on extravagant things. She was probably a woman with grace, and sophistication. So, this is Declan’s wife. ‘Still, I don’t like her tone, Even,’ said Lexi. I properly placed my hands below my abdomen, and lightly lowered my head to show respect. Though I was also a noble myself, as an Alpha’s daughter, I was standing in their territory. “Greetings, Your Highness.” “Have you and Declan already talk about your set up?” She asked straight away. I stood straight and nodded. “We agreed on doing it twice a week, Your Highness.” “Twice a week?” Her eyes became dark. “Isn’t that a lot? He also needs to share a bed with me.” If I could
The Queen, Devra moved away the second she heard Declan’s voice. The muscle of her face relaxed, like she wasn’t just fuming mad a few seconds ago. I took my time to scanned it, before my gaze shifted at Declan.“N-nothing, my love. I was just checking up on Eve because she looked… pale.” Devra made up a lie.The Queen’s tone was soft. So was the expression on her face. She looked flustered, but in a non-malicious way. If I was Declan, I’d definitely believed her. She was too good, and her expression were fatally deceiving. Was she always like this in front of her own husband?Declan’s eyes moved at me after Devra spoke. He smoothly closed the distance with his steps, and stopped within a few meters. His Lycan smell was reeking… but so was his natural scent.I lowered down my head to greet him, before I looked up to meet his eyes. “Good Evening, Your Majesty.”“I apologize for leaving you alone in the carriage, Genevieve. I had an urgent meeting.” Declan formally apologize, with his e
My heart contorted. I didn’t know if he was playing games with me, or he was flirting even though he didn’t look like it, but I was taken aback. I felt… conscious. I backed down immediately. Fell silent, and dealt with the lump on my throat.I didn’t know what to respond. I mean, what did he mean when he said I was what he wanted? Why? How? I didn’t even know his face until last week. I didn’t meet him until then. Certainly, he was the same, so how?I wasn’t able to answer him.“About our schedule, let’s make it Saturday and Sunday,” he said when I failed to respond for the next seconds.It was probably what he wanted to talk about. Our schedule set-up.“Monday and Saturday, Declan.” I suggested, remembering what Devra said. “Let’s do it on Mondays and Saturdays.”I disliked the Queen’s behavior a while ago. I was sure she knew this wasn’t my decision, but my father and Declan. I understood where she was coming from, but it was unfair on my part. Regardless, she had the right to feel
'Shift!' Lexi shouted, as I was on my knees, hiding myself behind the bed. It was a direct command. Thus, I transmuted at will. I closed my eyes shut, as I felt the size of my arms and legs growing bigger. My body rocked as my head turned up.Lexi roared. "Who is it?"The whole place was reeking with Lycans. It was a scent I have started to become familiar with, since this was their territory. That said, I couldn't pinpoint its location. Even if I were to follow the smell through the window, it would be useless because I could sense ten of them.
Payne was an Alpha. I could see him as someone similar to my dad. He value his wolves. He wasn't an Alpha who use strength and force but rather heart and mind. It was one reason I adored my father before...'So, which one will it be?' asked, Lexi.My brows puckered. 'Which one?''Which love would you prsue? Payne, or Declan?'My lips formed a thin line. Was that even a question? Of course, if I have an option, it wouldbe Payne... but then I cannot. My father's agreement with Declan was what bind me here. So even if I want to pursue Payne... the answer would be Declan.'I'm bound to be with Declan, Lexi. You know why.'
"Genevieve..." I swallowed hard. "I am Genevieve Lamperogue."The smell. The enticing feeling. The pounding of my chest. I cannot be mistaken. Though it was invsible, I could certainly feel a thread connecting us. This wolf in front of me... is my fated mate.But I have Declan, and I cannot be with him now. I was still under my father and Declan's agreement, and Declan and I were starting to be... "You feel it too, don't you?" He let out a warm smile.Payne looked harmless. His smile was like no other. There was no dangerous nor suspicious motive in his eyes. It was as if he lived in the moment. I wish I could too."W-what?" I tried to play dumb.Of course, I knew it. I knew what he was talking about. It was the bond. The thin line that was starting to stimulate me.
'Shift!' Lexi shouted, as I was on my knees, hiding myself behind the bed. It was a direct command. Thus, I transmuted at will. I closed my eyes shut, as I felt the size of my arms and legs growing bigger. My body rocked as my head turned up.Lexi roared. "Who is it?"The whole place was reeking with Lycans. It was a scent I have started to become familiar with, since this was their territory. That said, I couldn't pinpoint its location. Even if I were to follow the smell through the window, it would be useless because I could sense ten of them.
"Did you enjoy it?" Declan asked as I was gazing out the window.It was nightfall. We only have been on this carriage for 1 hour or so, and I wasn't sleepy at all. Maybe because I rested before we left. Or maybe because the night sky was just so beautiful I find it shameful to just sleep on it.My head turned to Declan, before I looked at him. "Yes. Very much.""The Lycans from the other continent are nice, weren't they?""Nicer than the ones in your Kingdom, yes," I said as a matter of fact. "They never even asked why you brought me there."
"Your Majesty is looking for you.." Leonardo said the moment he stepped in. "I believe it's because you refused to eat with him twice in a row now."My brows furrowed. Then I stood up from my seat. "Leonardo? You're here?"He was fired yesterday. How was he here? No... he came back? Did Declan bring him back because I was against it? "Your Majesty brought me back to my post.." He smiled. "He draw lines, though."I smiled. Then I walked towards him. "I'm glad he did... I'm sorry though. It was my fault—""Please, do not feel sorry. It was my fault for upsetting the King."
"You fired Leonardo.." My lips pursed. "Why?"I knew why. I had an idea why. But I wanted it to come from him. I wanted him to validate it, so I wouldn't feel like it was just in my head. I was hoping.It was a bad thing. Leonardo was good to me. He was nice to me. He was just like one of my court ladies because he was helping me. But if what I was thinking was true.... I breathed hard. "He's good to me. He never disappointed me—""Because he likes you." Declan's expression was unreadable. So was his tone. So I didn't really know if that response was something I was expecting. Because what if he meant it the other way? What if it wasn't because he liked me?
"H-how do we get out of here?" I asked as I nervously looked around the area.There were no houses nearby. We have no torch. Food. Or even a companion that could help us. It was just us, in the middle of this snowy forest."Let's see if there are houses nearby," Declan suggested."I can't see any." I walked towards him, frightened. "What if we don't get help? Are we going to stay the night here?""We can shift and go," said Declan. "But we'll lose these clothes."That a choice. But what happens when we get lost as we run, and we wanted to find food?
"Is this..." My brows met as I roamed my eyes around. My lips slightly parted, amazed by the season. We were on a journey for three days so I knew it was far. But to think that we would be far enough to see this kins of season..."The Northern continent, yes." Declan answered, before he offered his hand. "Which is why I told you to wear a jacket.""I thought it was only because of the weather..." I was expecting for a rainy weather, actually. I never thought we'd be in a place where it snows.It was my first time, and it was just so majestic.