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Chapter Twenty - Wrong Plaything
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The Lycan's Acquisition Chapter Twenty-One - No Alternative
Rose’s POV We played a game of what ifs, taking a chance that the Lycan King wouldn’t have ventured so far from his territory just for a no-account sub. My words. Because I hadn’t given him cause to believe I was ‘cheating’, which was a laugh in itself. I caught myself. When had I become so cynical? If he’d somehow found out where I was via one of his spies, maybe he would come after me. I was his property, after all, and giving me a false name and papers would count for nothing when he saw me again. What an elaborate scheme to come to nothing like this. I was pleased to have played my part in thwarting Alpha Lewis although, as the pickup ate up the miles, I became a nervous wreck. Between the pair of them, the Lycan King and my other false owner, it was a no-win situation for me. In the end we made it back to the castle unchallenged. I have to say I was slightly disappointed. Did I want to return to Adam? The answer I’d been avoiding was a resounding yes when we were confronte
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Adam’s POV“I’ll deal with you later. Get inside.”Rose didn’t even reply in her haste to do my bidding, which was as it should be. The Omega smelled sweet, as always, but I didn’t want to be distracted.Taking Alpha Karl’s pack had been almost too easy. I didn’t want to tempt Fate or any of the moon deities. There’d been a worrying report about numbers. Had some of them escaped or fled before we attacked? Maybe there’d been an outbreak of some kind which would need to be contained.In hindsight I should have asked their Luna before traumatising her further. One last beating, though only to get my point across. And I’d avoided her torso.Maybe Alpha Lewis would know more, though if he was surprised about her pregnancy, what else were they keeping from him?I wasted no time in questioning my traitorous sub. Weighty silences were as oppressive for the one in command as they were for the guilty one, in my experience. And every second that elapsed on something which probably should have b
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Lycan's Acquisition Chapter Twenty-Three - More Humiliation
Rose’s POVGoddess knows why I reacted that way to what was only a light punishment, for him. I was just making matters worse both for myself and Willow. I missed her so. It was only the second time we had been separated after that worrying few weeks she spent in hospital. Turns out a simple operation to remove an appendix can have complications and it took the seven year old ages to heal.Of course, the Lycan King overcame me easily and his mocking laughter only made me feel worse. If I’d been aiming for his eye instead of allowing unbridled outrage to take over he might not have seen the funny side.What had I been thinking? Was I possessed?No, I simply resented the way he’d used me like a toy.Like a child I sulked, risking his wrath. “You provoked me.”Adam seized me by the throat. “Not cut out to be a warrior, are we? Cover yourself and shut your mouth. I don’t want another peep out of you.” He snatched up my thong. “It’s for Patrick,” he informed me. “He likes a souvenir. Somet
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Rose’s POVI saw very little of Lycan Adam over the next few days, though he’d taken the news of Nina’s death far better than me. I didn’t think he was giving me space. Battle plans were being formulated. As if I cared. There was no longer any need or even the opportunity to spy on him given that he knew all about it. And I had to stay on his good side. He wasn’t my only chance of ensuring Lolo’s safety, but I wasn’t counting on Beta Connor to put her first.Not if his own skin was about to be peeled from his body.Adam had seen to that being a distinct possibility, informing Alpha Lewis of the traitor in his pack.“Why?” I asked.“What do you care? I don’t like disloyalty. From anyone,” he snarled.“And my sister?”“Will take her chances like the rest of them. Don’t worry, Rose. He’ll get what’s coming to him. Alpha Lewis and me, we’ve never been on what you might call friendly terms. By the way, Brandon’s coming over this evening. He and I have had a little wager. Concerning you.”I
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Lycan's Acquisition Chapter Twenty-Five - Michaela
Adam’s POVMom seemed as out of reach as ever. I was close to losing it in those moments yet Rose calmed me, even though I could sense her mounting apprehension.“See you tomorrow,” I said to my sister, seizing my submissive and making my way to the door.“Don’t I get a thank-you?”Jane was pushing her luck. I was grateful, but this familiarity had to stop. Just because my dick had been inside her a few times didn’t make us equals.“He often shoots the messenger,” Erica said, with a yawn. “Let’s have a nightcap before bed.”“Not the good stuff,” I ordered.“Need it to bribe others, do you?”If Jane had said that I would have throttled her.“Do what you like. But when medical supplies are scarce … ”“It’s Rose I feel sorry for. Because I’ll have to assign her a low place in the pecking order going forward given we’re expecting some ranking she-wolves.”“My sub is important and she gets the best of care. Understand?” I growled.“Perfectly.”Erica was always yanking my chain. But my refu
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Lycan's Acquisition Chapter Twenty-Six - Deception
Rose’s POVMaybe I was taking my life in my hands by sticking around but I couldn’t help myself. If I heard the tell-tale sounds and felt the usual wrenching pain I would leave. Something was nagging at me. His tone of voice was false. Sure he was trying to hurt and humiliate me by implying that it was her he wanted but I suspected that was all. He might genuinely need to know more about this sudden convenient discovery.As far as I knew he’d been searching to no avail for years.I’d been wary of Jane all along and I was right. Someone had a hold over her. Had what she said been a pack of lies? This was bound to set him back and had all the hallmarks of Brandon, the hybrid.A little insurance policy in case he didn’t get what he wanted: me for the night. And if he had, what better way to rub it in by also giving him false hope. Or was I making too many assumptions?Not where the half-brother was concerned, I felt sure. I still couldn’t quite believe they were blood relatives.Just as
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Lycan's Acquisition Chapter Twenty-Seven - The Proposed Contest
Adam’s POV I should have felt more relaxed knowing Rose was going nowhere. But something was bugging me. Those women were probably too miserable to make her life hell so it wasn't that. I didn’t really care for any of them as a bed mate never mind a chosen queen. But she wasn’t to know that. And I wasn’t planning to add more of them to my harem. Not now I’d spoken to Mom. Michaela didn’t shrink away from me when I entered that small shop. In fact, she said she’d been expecting me. Had I fallen for a ruse engineered by Brandon? It seemed not. She took a break and we strolled down the avenue, two Lycans in a sea of humans. “I’ve found her. The one,” I said. Then I told her about Clare. “Adam, I have my own life now. Don’t ask me to come back with you.” “You must be lonely.” “I do okay.” “Anyway, I don’t want Brandon anywhere near you.” “What do you mean?” “I’m sure he’s plotting something.” She let go of my hand. Whether or not she was disturbed at the notion I couldn’t te
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Lycan's Acquisition Chapter Twenty-Eight - Dreams
Willow’s POVI couldn’t believe there was a new Beta given that Connor was languishing in jail. And it wasn’t Hodges.Delta Robert. If only I had Natalie’s inclinations and Sarah’s looks. But I wasn’t about to interfere with my friend’s love life – if she even had one.Luna Simone was keeping me on my toes. Anyone would think Red Riding was her pack the way she carried on. My initial excitement and enthusiasm at the prospect of looking after her had quickly waned.My sister could teach these high ups a thing or two. She was unselfish to a fault.It was easy enough to get Sarah to distract Robert by complaining she’d been harassed. All of us belonged to the Alpha and the new Beta was notoriously upright about such things. As she protested at length about one of the guards, who actually had made some suggestive remarks to the pair of us, I snuck down to the cells to see Connor.I wasn’t beneath his notice now and if I could help him in any way he might just look favourably on me. I didn
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The Lycan's Acquisition Chapter Sixty-Five - Looking Forward
Rose’s POVTimo backed me up.“She’s right, my king.”“As always. I’ll see to it.”I calmed down after that, making arrangements in my head. Lolo was in my thoughts but my priorities were here.“Put Connor next to Simone. As for that – thing, I want his remains as far away as possible.”I couldn’t help the bitterness after the damage he’d done to my sister.“Noted. Anything else, Rose?”I was grateful he wasn’t grinning otherwise I would have lost it in front of everyone and pummelling the Lycan King’s chest is a good way to get a girl killed.“Let me tell my sister when they return. I don’t want to spoil things.”“Does she know about Brandon?”I shook my head. “She will be disappointed he’s staying put. Have you heard anything about her, this sorceress?”Everyone was looking at me as if I’d lost my mind. I was usually so respectful in company.“Only her name. Hyacinth. You have something in common,” he pointed out.“Adam, what are you trying to say?”He didn’t answer and I worked it
The Lycan's Acquisition Chapter Sixty-Four - Sons
Adam’s POVRose wasn’t in labour long. I thought I heard her murmur, “Sam,” before her eyes closed.I couldn’t decide who was more proud, Erica or me. My sister was back on her feet again and assured me the delivery had gone fine. Mom looked in as well, briefly. She was constantly tired these days, some of her spirit having left with the giving of so many pints of blood.George had examined her and informed me she just needed time to recover. The mage had been threatened by my half-brother so this untypical weakness wasn’t down to either of them.I named the eldest one Zak. He would be my heir. It was too early to tell if they would be light haired and that didn’t bother me any more.Alpha Horace of all people sent his congratulations. He made no mention of a treaty and nor did I.The border guards patrolled regularly and reported back there were no breaches. A poacher intruded once but they sent him to his Maker, the human God and feasted on the rabbits he’d snared.I wasn’t pleased
The Lycan's Acquisition Chapter Sixty-Three - The Rogue Threat
Willow’s POVWe had a traitor in our midst. It vexed me I didn’t have a clue who it was. Robert also looked shamefaced as if it was all his fault that intruders were trashing the place. Yet he’d stayed behind to do an almost impossible job prior to joining the Lycan pack. They’d been contained in one area but there were others barrelling in and we didn’t have the numbers to deal with them all. Or so I thought.I wanted to ask him about Sarah but didn’t like and now wasn’t either the time or the place.As it turned out, Lucy had been seeing a rogue on the sly. I couldn’t believe it at first; it was Nat who told me. By a strange coincidence it wasn’t Dean, Nathan or Benny but Felipe. What were the chances of me knowing him? I reckoned he was the best of a bad bunch. These loners sought allies and dropped them as easily as feral cats mated and moved on.Alvarez had allegedly murdered our father. I knew I wasn’t brave enough to seek revenge just yet, but maybe my mate would help.Then I b
The Lycan's Acquisition Chapter Sixty-Two - Red Riding
Willow’s POVIt was good to see Natalie again, though Joan had a worried frown on her face.“Don’t be scared,” I said. “The Lycan King’s not all bad.”Hearing a cough behind me, I went on to introduce Niall. I made it quite clear we were to be mated just in case Nat was getting any ideas.“I’m here to oversee the packing up and transporting of goods and chattels.”“What he means is – ”“We have a new master. Can’t say I’m sorry.”“But what’s to become of this place?” Joan fretted.Niall shrugged. “A tourist attraction, maybe a hotel. Is there somewhere we can freshen up?”“Of course. I’ll organise some food for everyone. How many men have you brought with you?”That was the housekeeper, ever practical.My mate took it the wrong way. “That’s need to know.”I hated the look of fright on the older woman’s face.“Joan’s only trying to help. She’s not the enemy,” I said.“Good job you’re here or I’d probably get on the wrong side of everyone,” he muttered. “Apologies, she-wolf. Understanda
The Lycan's Acquisition Chapter Sixty-One - One Last Attempt
Rose’s POV It was no use pleading with Adam. He was determined Alpha Connor should pay for his treachery and criminal lack of leadership qualities. “He can’t come back here, though I will find a place for Robert.” He grinned. “It will be nice to have more Omega she-wolves beneath me.” “Not literally, I hope.” I winced and touched my stomach but the pain soon went away. “When will Brandon be back?” My mate shrugged. “Who knows? I’m not an expert when it comes to dealing with an unscrupulous mage.” “Lolo’s missing him. They built up quite a rapport.” He took my hand and kissed it. “I’ll always be grateful to your sister for giving up her precious blood.” “But we still haven’t had that war. I mean, it was more of a bloodless takeover.” “Thankfully,” he said. I couldn’t believe the warmonger had just said that. I felt compelled to test him. “Do you think Alpha Horace has delusions of grandeur? I mean, historically, there used to be a King of Alphas. Once the notion’s in his head
The Lycan's Acquisition Chapter Sixty - Rescue Comes At A Price
Willow’s POVWhere did it all go wrong? When I saw Alpha Lewis’ face at the window or was it because I didn’t immediately say so to the Lycan?The bloodsuckers were out in numbers, up for a feeding frenzy, and the blonde woman I’d seen before was among them.“Jason will be pleased,” she said, flexing her fingers.I cringed to see the elongated nails, painted green.“How did you get in?” I blurted.“One of my little friends invited me,” she gushed. “Now, all you have to do is submit to your Alpha. Beckon him, or I’ll slit this one’s throat.”“No!” I shrieked.“Don’t do it, Lolo.”Niall looked so determined, so heroic I almost swooned.Jane removed the knife from his neck and pierced his skin with a fingernail.“So fresh,” she purred.“Run, girl!”I wanted to stay and watch the fight but for some reason I felt compelled to obey him. Mom had often told us your true mate would condition you to follow his lead. Had I found him? Alyssa was in no state to know. And it may be different with a
The Lycan's Acquisition Chapter Fifty-Nine - Making Plans
Adam’s POVSomething must be done about Hodges. I wouldn’t put it past him to welcome back the hybrid Alpha Lewis and declare himself his second. That wasn’t on.I knew Rose couldn’t understand why I was treating Reed so well. Women and warcraft didn’t mix, though Lycan females could make good warriors.She would never be alone with him but I did permit a catch up during which she learned that her sister was improving daily before she was abducted.And now, apparently, she had been rescued yet again. I really hoped Trevor was behaving himself around her, though suspected Niall would keep him in line.The positive thing was that we had another medic at last. It may not even be temporary which would mean Red Riding were vulnerable if and when there were casualties. I’d once tasked Rose with helping to avoid more bloodshed; now I was minded to teach this pack a lesson.Was there no loyalty among its so-called leaders? What an example to set.George had already informed me that the virus
The Lycan's Acquisition Chapter Fifty-Eight - Renewed Hope
Rose’s POVI couldn’t understand what all the fuss was about. I’d only ventured to the kitchen for a glass of water. Michaela was nowhere to be seen. I wouldn’t have known what to say to her anyway.Without his mark I felt incomplete.Adam’s relief on seeing me soon turned to the inevitable anger.“I told you to stay put, woman.”“And if I had this apparition might have taken me.”He’d been telling me how the mysterious visitor had simply vanished. Could there be a new threat in the form of a vengeful witch? I doubted it. But maybe Alpha Lewis had inherited some of Brandon’s magical qualities.If so, he needed taking down once and for all.Poor Seth came in for a roasting but anyone would have fallen for it. And Adam himself had taken the bait.Marcus had news for us as we ate later. It seemed Alpha Connor was acting strangely, his cousin’s cruel side coming to the fore in him. Rumours were rife that Alpha Horace was about to step in.He said he’d already informed Erica who was going
The Lycan's Acquisition Chapter Fifty-Seven - Concealment
Adam’s POVI was rapidly losing patience.“To do what? Is this a hoax?”Rose’s hand on my arm told me I’d been shouting. The silk shirt felt strange against my muscles and I’d only consented to wear it for her. And because Erica insisted.Mom was right to stay out of it.“Who’s here, Seth?” my queen asked.“Someone who says he used to be a Gamma.”“Hodges.”We said the name at the same time. Yet I couldn’t help thinking Niall was my third.Had he deserted us, too? Was he here on behalf of another, his new master perhaps?“Wait a few minutes. If I’m not back after that, sound the alarm for lockdown.”“Yes, my king.”“Adam, I’m coming with you.”“Don’t be difficult, Rose. Tell her, Mom.”But my mother just shrugged and said something about making tea.“At least take your bodyguard,” my mate pleaded.By the time I’d followed her advice it was too late. The cloaked figure – that was how Seth had described him – had vanished and when we dashed back to the chamber, my Omega queen was gone,
