The next day, the air of festivity had already permeated throughout the pack.Lucas woke up with a sour taste in his mouth and a pounding ache in his head. He groaned as he sat up and rested his back on the bed head. When he closed his eyes and sat still for a while, trying to recall what had happened, he suddenly realized that he was naked.How was he naked? He never slept naked unless he had had sex the previous night. His eyes busted open and he turned and saw Brenda by his side. She was fully covered up by the blanket and when he took it off slightly, he realized that she was naked too!“Oh no!” He thought. He had slept with Brenda in his drunken state! He slapped a hand to his forehead and shook his head, but then, when he thought about it deeply, he didn’t care anymore. He shrugged and crawled out of bed as he stretched his naked body. He didn’t care about Riley anymore, he could do whatever he wanted.Brenda’s eyes opened and they fell on his perfect, muscular body and she reca
When Riley met Dolph later that day, he was in a disheveled state, just like his thoughts.He sat on a garden bench and he was just staring ahead at nothing in particular, she had never seen him this way. She shook his shoulders slightly, but he didn’t respond until she yelled his name into his ears.He jolted and stared at her with anxious eyes. “Riley? What the hell are you doing here?” He asked, his eyes dazed and still distant from his thoughts.“You look like a mess, Dolph. I wanted to talk to you but if it’s not the right time, I can-” He shook his head, and that made her stop talking.“It’s okay, we can talk now.” He said, blinking severally as if that would help clear his thoughts.She stared at him, assaying the state he was in. “Are you sure?” She asked and he nodded. “Of course, never doubt the Beta’s words, forest girl.” He said firmly and she could see that he was getting a hold of himself gradually.“What happened to you?” She asked. “Or you do not want to tell me about
Lucas led her to his car and beckoned on his chauffeur.“Get into the car, and just drive around the pack, Do not stop until I tell you to head back to the pack.” He said to the driver who nodded and got into the front seat.Riley was somewhat tense, her heart was beating fast and she thought he was going to let her have a piece of his mind. It was the limousine they took for a ride and the first thing Lucas did when they got into the car and the engine started, he went over to a small bar at the corner. He filed only one glass for himself, ignoring Riley completely.“It seems like you have a lot to say to me, I’m only giving you listening ears because tomorrow, a new Luna will be crowned.” He said curtly.“Why, Lucas?” She asked, staring at him directly, her eyes large with a touch of sorrow.He took a sip of the champagne he held, then stared at her coldly. “Why what? Did you try to reach out to me just so you could ask me meaningless questions, Riley?” He asked curtly. “No, I came
Riley wondered who it was at the door, could it be Dolph? Likely.Or could it be Lucas? That was unlikely but it was also possible, no one had checked up on her all day so why would they give a fuck now that the event was drawing to a start? She crawled off the bed and strolled to the door with bored eyes. When she yanked the door open she met the startled face of her maid.When the maid saw the grim look on her face, her eyes widened with surprise, why was she so mad when everyone else was joyful?“What is it?” Riley asked harshly and moved to the side so the timid maid could walk in.She held a beautiful dress on a hanger delicately and Riley arched an eyebrow at her.“What the hell is that?” She asked.The maid was so shy, that was because she had never seen Riley this way since she started working for her. “It’s an evening dress, the king said I should bring it to you to wear for the night.” She replied, staring down at the carpets and stretching the beautiful dress at her.Riley’
Everyone was present for this huge event, even Brenda’s father whom Lucas seldom saw, and a few members of his pack.Lucas looked around the hall, it was already packed with all sorts of dignitaries from far and wide, and for a split second, he reconsidered the decision he had taken already. But then, the hesitation was gone as quickly as it came, he gritted his mind and kept a straight face, even when Brenda’s father started to approach him with a broad, warm smile on his face. Brenda’s father was a giant of a man with immaculate white hair and a stainless, white, and full beard, he was huge and still had the body of an athlete at his age. He wore a brilliant white suit that made him look god-like and attracted as much attention as he usually did. Normally, Lucas felt belittled by his overpowering presence, but not anymore. "King Lucas, it’s been a while since we met son, How’s it all been being king and all that?” Her father asked as they shook hands. His hand was cold and firm a
Brenda didn't leave his arm, she clung to him like his shadow and it started to irritate Lucas and get on his nerves."Brenda, can you give me a little space?" He asked calmly and slipped his arm out of her grip.An elder from his pack flagged the event off and with each passing second, the heartbeat of Lucas increased."Please be seated, everyone." The elder said. "This is a great night that will mark a new change in this pack, finally, King Lucas shall crown a Luna." A round of applause went around the hall and died quickly. "As a tradition, both Lycans and werewolf Pack share, a king or an Alpha cannot function to the fullest of his abilities without a Luna by his side."Grunts and nods of approval went around the room, Lucas didn't move, smile, or show any emotions. He just sat there like a statue with a straight face."Before we move on, on behalf of the elder's panel and the whole pack, I would like to thank the dignitaries who made it to this important event, despite the short
Out of everyone in the room, Lucas was the only one who was neither shocked nor surprised. He saw the look on everyone’s face, his eyes caught the expression on Brenda’s but he didn’t look at her or her father or the few people he had brought along from their pack. Instead, he placed his hands on Riley’s arms and helped her to her feet. Her heart was beating so fast and heavily, there were goosebumps all over her skin. She was so shy standing in front of all these people who knew nothing about her.Another thing was, she was happy, her heart busted with jubilation the moment Lucas had said that Brenda couldn’t be his Luna and that had made her smile until the moment she heard her name. Lucas gestured to her and together, they both turned and faced everyone in the hall. There was no applause yet, everyone was still recovering from the shock of what had just happened. It was Dolph who started it. He clapped and slowly, everyone else in the room joined in. Everyone except an angry Brend
There was a feast later on and then a dance.Lucas left her alone for some time and was lost in the crowd. She too was lost in a small circle of ladies who had gathered around her and were trying to know more about her. She was supposed to join a clique specifically for the Lunas of the Lycan queens and one even confessed something rather embarrassing to her. “I’ll be honest right now, Riley,” One of the other queens around her said. “We already had a special towel made for the incoming queen of the Shadow pack and to be honest, we already had Brenda’s name inscribed on it.” The others laughed softly and one added, “That’s no big issue, we’ll make another one right before our next meeting.”This was when Dolph stepped in and interrupted them, “Excuse me, ladies, if you don’t mind I would like to have the newly crowned queen.” He said politely and they giggled.Riley was relieved that Dolph had whisked her away from them when he did, she became bored of their company very quickly and