"No!" Kenneth and Garrett both exclaim in unison but for different reasons. The scent of an unmated she-wolf in heat began to drift through the air, capturing the attention of unmated males from multiple packs. It was a primal call that none of them could resist, drawing them like moths to a flame. From various corners of the clearing, wolves started to shift their attention, their instincts kicking into high gear. They followed the intoxicating aroma, their senses attuned to the alluring scent that promised the promise of a potential mate. Lily covered her ears as multiple wolves began speaking to her at once, all trying to lure her to them. It took everything in her to make her stand where she was, trembling from the pain of breaking the pack bond. Her decisions had sent shockwaves through the Blue Creek pack, and now she had to face the consequences of her actions. "Lily!" Tiffany exclaimed. "Are you insane? Why would you do this?" She rushed to her seeing her dropping to
The pain that surged through Lily dulled over time, but it was still a persistent ache in the back of her mind. Yet, amidst the throbbing, she became aware of something strange happening. More voices started to echo in her mind, and she realized that the number of males trying to seduce her seemed to have doubled. "Dammit," Tiffany exclaimed, frustration evident in her voice. "Now, our males want you too." She didn't expect nor know that this would happen. "You're going to have to fight Lily. I know you don't have experience, but you're going to have to because…my mate needs me." Determined to reach Adam, Tiffany threw herself back into the fray, forcefully knocking wolves out of her way. She couldn't ignore the pull of the mate bond now that she understood what it was. Though she had felt it the first time she met Adam, she had brushed it aside, thinking it was just lust for a handsome man. Meanwhile, Lily readied herself to fight when she heard Berric's voice, "I am coming L
As the challenge was accepted, the forest erupted in commotion. The sheer audacity of Lily was mind boggling. She had not hesitated to accept the challenge. 'Oh, little she-wolf, you must have a trick up your sleeve,' the mysterious voice evaded Lily's mind again. His tone irritated her as she didn't find this situation funny at all; however, Lily could not back down from Brandy. 'I didn't mean to offend you, little…' 'My name is Lily and yes, you did offend. Please stop invading my mind while I prepare,' Lily snapped. The mysterious voice chuckled before leaving her be. 'Lily, I…' Garrett started. 'Have faith in me like I have faith in you or did you lie about that too?' Lily snapped at Garrett. 'I deserved that. I only wanted to say is remember what we practiced. Watch your breathing and watch her movements. She is going to rely on the fact that you are weaker than her. Use that against her. You can do this,' Garrett responded. 'Then when she tires herself out, go for
Hearing Lycan King Ethan's proclamation, Kenneth's heart pounded in his chest as he tried to absorb the weight of the situation. Not only had he been embarrassed the entire night, but he had also been humiliated in front of the powerful Lycan King. Sensing his distress, Ethan sneered and said, "I saw everything. Don't dare try to lie to me about your actions." "I apologize, my king. I..." Kenneth started, but Ethan's intimidating snarl silenced him immediately. Ethan, with eyes that seemed to pierce through one's soul, addressed the gathered werewolves and werefelines once more. "Lily has proven herself and demonstrated unwavering dignity under such extreme circumstances. Her courage and cunning have earned her the title of victor tonight. She possesses qualities that make her worthy of being the future Luna to one of our kings." Mandy finally managed to pull herself to her feet. She managed to shift back into her human form. Mandy exchanged a bewildered glance with Kenneth, bo
'It's so soft,' Lily thought as she lay in a field of flowers. Vines wrapped around her, holding her close, enveloping her like a cocoon. She felt herself sinking lower and lower, but she didn't care. Then, Lily heard a soft, soothing voice echoing in her mind. It wasn't Dina. It was a voice she had never heard before, but its presence oddly brought her comfort as if she heard it before. "Wake up. It's time to wake up Lily." Lily ignored the voice at first, closing her eyes again. The voice became more urgent with its plea. "Wake up! You need to wake up, Lily." Lily didn't want to leave the comfort, but she also didn't want to disobey. Lily's eyes fluttered open, adjusting to the light in the room. As she blinked away the remnants of her sleep, the voice faded away. "Oh my god! You're awake!" To Lily's bewilderment, she found herself in a lavish bed in a room she did not recognize with a woman that she did not know. She bared her teeth at the woman and the woman brought her
"Pathetic," Ethan sat on his couch, reviewing the latest status reports of the packs. He sneered at them, his irritation with their failings evident. They weren't doing nearly as well as he had hoped. So much internal fighting and death. It was a wonder to him how they were related to Lycans. "Alpha King, the she-wolf is awake," Janet's voice flooded Ethan's mind. He rolled his eyes, muttering under his breath, "Finally." Clearing his throat, he responded, "Bring her to me as long as she is able to move." "As you wish, Alpha King." Ethan put down his reports and got up, pacing the room for a moment. He went to his desk and pulled out the file he had on Lily. Ethan researched her on his own as he wanted to ensure that nothing was omitted. He found that the young woman lived a harsh life, and her mother's death was suspicious. Ethan intended to reveal the truth of the matter immediately, but the Elder Council asked him to wait until the trial. He didn't like waiting, but he
Lily's mind was in turmoil as she left the office, her conversation with Ethan, the Lycan King, replaying in her head. The revelation about her lycanthropic heritage and the prospect of the Elder Council pushing her to have pups weighed heavily on her. As she aimlessly walked the halls, Janet approached her with a troubled expression. "Is everything alright, Lily?" Janet asked, concern evident in her voice. Lily sighed, glancing at Janet. "I'm just trying to process everything Ethan told me. It's a lot to take in, and I'm worried about what the Elder Council might want from me." Janet nodded understandingly. "I can only imagine how overwhelming this must be for you. But remember, Ethan can be rough around the edges, but he means well. Don't take his words too personally." "I'll keep that in mind," Lily replied, appreciating Janet's reassurance. "Let's get you to your room," Janet said. As they reached Lily's room, she found that her room was something out of a 5 – star
After spending a few days recovering, Lily found comfort in exploring the beautiful castle grounds. The vast gardens and serene landscape offered her a much-needed escape from the weight of her new responsibilities. 'This really could be all ours if we wanted,' Dina said. 'I know,' Lily responded. 'But we don't want him,' Dina concluded. Ethan was a magnificent male. He was everything any she-wolf would want, but their heart didn't belong to him. He felt more like a brother than anything else. As Lily walked, she spotted a familiar figure approaching in the distance. "Tiffany!" Lily called out with a smile as her best friend drew near. Tiffany's eyes lit up, and she ran towards Lily, enveloping her in a warm hug. "Lily, it's so good to see you. I'm glad you're okay." "Thanks. I would've called or even come to see you, but I am not allowed. It is for my safety," Lily explained as she thought back on her escape attempts being thwarted by the Ly