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Chapter 14: The First Vision.
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The Lycan 's King Forsaken Mate. Chapter 15: A Deadly Tournament.
Rhea POVWith the exception of the crackling of candles surrounding the stone walls, the training grounds were hauntingly quiet. Warriors stood in a broad circle, their faces displaying everything from curiosity to laughter, but the majority had a carefully veiled look of contempt. Kael stepped forward, his presence as dominating as ever, and I swallowed hard, keeping my shoulders square. His silver-blue gaze swept across the gathered fighters before focusing on me. "This is a test," he stated in a level but acerbic tone. Strength is not innate; it must be acquired in combat. She needs to prove herself if she wants to stay. The crowd echoed with a murmur. Some people laughed. Others grinned as though this were a mean joke.Fear made my stomach turn, but I fought the need to show it. I had made it through the rejection. I had survived the dungeon. And I'd made it through the agony of warriors who thought I was just an Omega who shouldn't share their air. I would also make it through
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-08The Lycan 's King Forsaken Mate. Chapter 16: The Rogues Warning.
Rhea pov.The floor was covered in long, swirling shadows as the candlelight flashed against my chamber's stone walls. It was too quiet in the room. Ever since the competition, I had been plagued by a persistent feeling of uneasiness. After proving myself, I should have felt triumphant, even empowered. Rather, I felt as though I were a pawn being maneuvered across an invisible board. With a sharp gasp, I combed through my tangled hair. Sleep had eluded me because my mind was too preoccupied with Kael's unreadable face, the warriors' whispers, and the indisputable fact that something inside of me was shifting. quicker than I could manage. More quickly than I could comprehend. The silence was broken by a gentle sound.Muscles coiling like a drawn bowstring, my whole body tensed. It wasn't loud; it wasn't even clear enough to qualify as a knock. But I heard it. A slight ruffle against the door's wooden surface. a change in fabric. a presence.Slowly, I stood, my bare feet making no sou
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-08The Lycan 's King Forsaken Mate. Chapter 17: Betrayal in the Shadows
Rhea pov.In the little candlelight, the disguised assassin's blade flashed, a silvery streak pointed directly at my throat. I barely avoided it, skidding across the chilly stone floor as my heart banged against my ribs. The deadly accuracy of my assailant was far more impressive than the blade I had snatched from under my pillow.I didn't have time to reflect or think. Only to relocate.“I will rip off your throat.” The assassin's hoarse voice intercepted the already bloody air.Once more, the assassin lunged. Instinctively, my body ducked low, just avoiding the blow. The assassin was quicker than me, but I twisted and raised my dagger. A boot made contact with my abdomen, causing me to collide into the wooden table. Gasping for air, I forced myself to stand up despite the impact rattling my bones.*Fast. * Too powerful This person, whoever they were, was trained to kill me. Ignoring the discomfort, I tightened my grip on my dagger. The assassin moved once more, cutting through the
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-09The Lycan 's King Forsaken Mate. Chapter 18: The Council's Deception.
Rhea povPerhaps it was only the uneasiness that was curling in my stomach, but the castle halls were colder that night. I couldn't sleep since my thoughts were still clouded by what Kael had said the previous evening.*Either you are my greatest weapon or my greatest weakness.* I didn't have much time to think about that comment, but it hung around my neck like a thick chain. Something didn't feel right. Like a storm edging in before the first clap of thunder, the atmosphere inside the stronghold had changed. I sensed being observed. hunted. The Lycan Elders usually seemed to pause their conversation when I walked into a room, and I wasn't sure when I first noticed the whispering. The way their gaze stayed for an excessive amount of time. It happened. And I was determined to discover what it was. The --- With my bare feet making no sound on the cold stone, I walked carefully down the darkened hallways. I would have my head if Kael had discovered that I was skulking around the co
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-09The Lycan 's King Forsaken Mate. Chapter 19: The Sacrifial Ceremony.
Rhea pov.Like a living creature, darkness clung to the chamber. Once furious, the fires now flickered faintly, their golden glow hardly penetrating the dense air that smelled of blood and burning herbs. I did not yet fully comprehend the magic that the Elders' whispered chanting cast about me, but I sensed it. Every muscle clenched as if it knew something my intellect had not yet figured out, and I could feel it in the way my body resisted. They were attempting to steal from me. Bind something. And I was powerless to stop them. I was pinned to the elevated stone altar in the middle of the room by cold iron cuffs that dug into my wrists. Beneath me were strange patterns carved into the surface, their dark grooves filled with a shimmering liquid that pulsed in response to the chants. Marcellus was standing above me, his face calm, even respectful. He raised a curved dagger with both hands, the blade shining in the low light, and whispered, "This is necessary." "Controlling you is
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-10The Lycan 's King Forsaken Mate. Chapter 20: The Eclipse Coven's Warning
Rhea pov.The smell of charred stone and residual magic filled the air. Like the veins of an ancient beast finally waking from slumber, the chamber's ruins still smoldered from the explosion of power that had erupted from me, leaving cracks on the walls. A silent witness to the events that had just taken place, dust drifted through the air. Even though my breath came in short, irregular gasps, my body was still buzzing with electricity as I stood in the debris. The aftershock of whatever I had become was settling into my bones like a sickness I couldn't get rid of, causing my hands to shiver at my sides. Lunar Queen. The words had been whispered by Kael like a prophecy come true. As if it were inevitable. The Elders had run away after attempting to bind me. There was chaos in the council chamber. That didn't feel real, though. Not when Kael was standing across from me, looking for something I wasn't sure he wanted to find, his silver-blue eyes fixed on mine. In the aftermath of
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-11The Lycan 's King Forsaken Mate. Chapter 21: The Underground Archives
Rhea povThe dim candlelight from my chamber was swallowed by the gaping mouth of darkness as the hidden path yawned before me. From its depths, a chill rose, encircling my ankles like invisible fingers and urging me to turn around with subtle warnings. I paused. The reasonable side of me begged me to stay there and avoid going into the unknown. However, the note in my shaking fingers was more significant than my anxiety. *You're not secure. Depart before it's too late.* I was guided to this hidden location inside Kael's palace by someone. There was someone who wanted me to discover what was behind the stone walls.I took a deep breath, gathered what little will I had left, and stepped out into the night. --- As I descended down, the air grew thicker, and each breath covered my tongue with dust. As I went deeper beneath, my fingers brushed the hard stone walls, following their uneven pathways. Like a serpent digging into the ground, the path twisted and slanted downward. The dar
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-13The Lycan 's King Forsaken Mate. Chapter 22: Confronting the Lycan King
Rhea pov.The silence between us stretched, thick and suffocating, like the weight of unspoken truths pressing against my chest. The underground archives still smelled of dust and forgotten secrets, but now they carried something heavier—betrayal.Kael stood in the entrance, his silver-blue eyes locked onto mine, unreadable as always. He didn’t move, didn’t speak, just studied me with that infuriating calm, as if waiting for me to react.My fingers trembled as I gripped the book I had found, the one that detailed my existence like I was nothing more than a prophecy waiting to be fulfilled. My mother’s letter burned against my skin where I had hidden it inside my cloak, its warning pulsing like a heartbeat.The crushing silence between us felt like the weight of unsaid facts pressing down on my chest. The stench of dust and long-forgotten secrets permeated the underground archives, but now they carried a deeper burden: treachery. As usual, Kael stood in the doorway, his unfathomable s
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The Lycan 's King Forsaken Mate. Chapter 55: Damon's Dangerous Gsme.
Damon’s POV The enormous hall of the Eclipse Coven's secret lair was filled with the smell of blood and burning herbs. The murmuring of dark-robed individuals blended with the crackling of magical candles around the walls, and they moved like shadows. The more I explored this area, the more I realized that this was more than just a group of witches vying for control. This was a destructive cult. As I followed my guide, a wiry man with hollow cheeks and eyes too black to be human, I maintained a neutral attitude. He guided me down the dark hallways until we came to an archway covered in dense purple smoke. Lilith waited outside.With onyx rings adorning her fingers that shone even in the dark, she sat on a throne of carved obsidian. As I got closer, her too-bright silver eyes stared at me. "You stand in front of me unharmed, even though you smell like a wolf." It was a venomous purr in her voice. "Damon, tell me why I shouldn't rip your heart out where it is."An inferior man would
The Lycan 's King Forsaken Mate. Chapter 54: Kael's Hunt Begins
Kael’s POV The wind carried the scent of damp earth and pine as I stood on the balcony of my war room, staring into the dark expanse of the forest beyond. It had been weeks since Rhea vanished, and every passing day ignited something raw and feral inside me. A hunger that I refused to name.I gripped the railing, my knuckles white. "She can't have gone far," I muttered, more to myself than to anyone else.Behind me, my Beta, Dorian, stood with his arms crossed, his expression carefully neutral. "We've scouted every known rogue hideout in the region. She’s a ghost, Kael. If she doesn’t want to be found—"I yelled, cutting off any further statements that escaped his mouth. "She will be found," moving to look at him. "Whatever it takes, I don't care. I want her back.” Dorian's eyes remained fixed. I both respected and despised him since he was one of the few who dared to challenge me. His voice was lower but no less forceful as he said, "Why?" "Why is it so important? You turned her d
The Lycan 's King Forsaken Mate. Chapter 53: Training Among the Exiles.
Rhea’s POV Standing in the center of the exiles' camp, devoid of all except instinct and willpower, I felt the sharp, biting morning air. The soldiers were already assembled, creating a rough circle around me, even though the sun had just started to rise. They had skepticism and measured interest in their eyes, but no warmth. I was a wolf from a world that had rejected me, an outcast, an unknown. However, I was here to establish myself. To find the real root of my life. I was destined for more, to bring them all together, Mireya had declared. But how could I bring people together when I hardly knew how strong I was? I had lived my entire life adhering to the packs' regimented, regulated, and predictable fighting techniques. That was not the case with the exiles. They battled like shadows, adjusting to the turmoil and combining physical prowess with an almost imperceptible agility. I needed to learn. I also needed to learn quickly. The first obstacle arrived quickly. A man strode
The Lycan 's King Forsaken Mate. Chapter 52: The Journey to Sanctuary
Rhea’s POVAs I made my way through the thick woodland, the night engulfed me in its icy grasp. My limbs were sluggish from tiredness, and my breath came in ragged spurts. My deep wounds from the battle were burning with pain, and every stride sent a new wave of misery through my body. I touched my ribs, feeling the sticky wetness of blood under my ripped shirt. I didn't want to acknowledge how much harm Lilith's power had caused. But I was unable to stop. Not yet. I just needed to keep going; I had no idea where I was heading. I was surrounded by the smell of pine and moist dirt, and my only company was the sound of leaves rustling in the breeze. My vision was fuzzy at the edges, and my head swirled with vertigo. The fight, Kael's rage, and Damon's caution seemed far away now, like remnants of a past existence. Before I could catch myself, my foot slammed against a root and I fell to the ground. I felt a sharp pain that knocked the wind out of my lungs. With a moan, I turned over
The Lycan 's King Forsaken Mate. Chapter 51: The Aftermath of Battle
Rhea’s POVPain. It was a harsh, persistent reminder of how near death I had been, and it throbbed through my body like a second heartbeat. My breath was ragged and shallow, and my limbs felt like stone. My senses were dimmed by the lingering effects of Lilith's black magic, and darkness that clouded the cage and my vision. The struggle inside of me had just begun as I looked through my blurry vision. Every clang of steel that fell on Lillith's scaly skin was a resistance to her pain. The fight was just between Lillith and Damon as my eyes caught Kael who stood at one end, his hands crossed across his chest, resting his eyes on Lillith. It was evident that despite the darkness Lillith exuded, Kael still had something for her. Something that gleamed like love.But on Damon's side was that of war and blood as every of Lillith’s hit were fluid and heavy on his skin, flinging Damon to the pillars of the coven. “Kael, what are you doing there?” Damon called out to Kael, blood flowing down
The Lycan 's King Forsaken Mate. Chapter 50: The Queen's Fall.
Rhea’s POV"Your entire existence is a mistake, Rhea." Through the chilly room, Lilith's voice crept like poison into my flesh. I did not flinch. I wouldn't let her feel satisfied. "You’re lying," I spat, battling the restraints. With each movement, the magic-infused metal that burnt against my wrists depleted my strength. Lilith merely grinned, a hint of amusement glimmering in her violet eyes. This was fun for her. She whispered, "Oh, Rhea," and paced me like a predator circles its victim. "You really don't know, do you? You've thought of yourself as unique your entire life. Selected. Foreordained to oppose me.”She stopped and cocked her head. "But tell me… who gave you that idea that you were able to stand Lillith the great leader of the Eclipse Coven." I tightened my jaw. "The prophecy—" "The prophecy was never about you." The chamber's air appeared to be motionless. "You’re lying," I said again, but the words didn't have the same bite. Lilith grinned more
The Lycan 's King Forsaken Mate. Chapter 49: The Betrayal Unfolds.
Rhea’s POV It was too quiet at night. The first caution was that. Damp dirt, ash, and something wrong. Something twisted was the second scent. With no more than a breath, I muttered, "Do you feel that?" Beside me, Kael's body tensed, and he reached for his blade's hilt. A few steps ahead, Damon froze in mid-step. I could feel the same apprehension creeping down my spine as his piercing golden eyes flashed. Damon uttered the humble words, "We need to move," "Now." I gave a nod. However, when we walked for the first time— The earth below us moved. The earth split in two, surrounding us in a perfect, unavoidable circle as runes erupting in eerie violet flames. The magic tightened like a noose around my ribcage as it throbbed in the air. It was a trap. "MOVE!" yelled Kael. However, it was too late. As soon as I turned, the shadows appeared. Darkness shrouded the forms of figures that emerged from the trees. Lilith's instruction was evident in their eyes, which
The Lycan 's King Forsaken Mate. Chapter 48: The Eclipse Rises
Rhea’s POV The darkness seeped into the night. Before I saw it, I sensed it. A painful weight pushing down on my chest, a chilly pulse ripping through the air. Magic. Old magic. The type that consumed rather than merely seized power. The move was Lilith's. A wild wind blew through the trees, and the fire in the middle of our war camp flared fiercely. After a moment, the sky grew darker. From something much worse—an eclipse — not from storm clouds or the impending dawn. Kael whispered next to me, "No," his voice tinged with something that sounded like terror. I felt my breath catch as I followed his eyes. Across the valley, in the distance, a ring of violet light blazed against the darkness. The Eclipse Coven's insignia, a proclamation of war, burnt into the sky. "This is it," Damon said, squeezing his fists. Power dynamics had changed. Lilith had come out of hiding. They were responding when she called her forces to her—Damon paced the perimeter of the camp a
The Lycan 's King Forsaken Mate. Chapter 47: Ghosts of the Past.
Rhea’s POV I was plagued by the name. Lilith. Long after the strange spy's body had become still, it continued to reverberate in my thoughts. For a long time, I thought that name was buried—forgotten. We were all unprepared for the storm that it brought with it when it battled its way back into reality. My thoughts were far away as I remained still and gazed at the fire that was flickering in our war camp. The one he lost. Kael's mate. The one he'd never mentioned. And the person who was now in charge of the Eclipse Coven, tugging the strings that had brought us to our destruction. I gently turned and looked directly at Kael. His normally keen face was dulled by something I couldn't quite put my finger on as he stood apart from us. Astonished? Pain? Fear? I had never before witnessed him in this state—unraveled. "Tell me the truth," I murmured, lowering my voice a bit. "Did you know?" Kael's jaw tightened. "Do you think I would have let this happen if I had?" T
