Beranda / Werewolf / The Rise Of The Betrayed Luna / Chapter Four: I'm Your Mate

Share

Chapter Four: I'm Your Mate

Penulis: Marietta 🌹
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-12-30 19:45:55

Lenora

I gradually opened my eyes, drowsily observing my environment. I saw that I was in the dungeon, the chill of the stone walls and the faint torchlight starkly reminding me of my situation. I tried to sit up, but a surge of dizziness overwhelmed me, making me lie back down.

“Hello?” I signaled the guards who were standing by the door and one of them rushed forward and bowed before me.

“Greetings, Luna!” He greeted me and I nodded.

“How long have I been here?” I asked him.

“You've been here for two days, Ma'am,” He said gruffly. “You've been unconscious the whole time,”

I felt a wave of anger wash over me upon hearing the news. Two days? How could Axel keep me here for two days? I was the Luna for heaven's sake!!

“Thanks!” I said to the guard and he bowed and walked back to his duty post.

At that moment, I heard the sound of footsteps approaching. I glanced up to find Melissa and her mother approaching me, wearing satisfied smiles. I noticed the other woman behind them!

Laura!

I gritted my teeth in anger as I remembered what Melissa had said. Heck! If I wasn't confined in this dungeon, I would have torn her face with my hands.

Now I won't ever be able to bear my own children.

“Well, well, well,”Melissa said, her voice dripped with malice. “Look who we have here! The former Luna, locked up in the dungeon like the criminal she is,”

I ignored her, but she kept talking, taunting me with her vicious remarks. Laura looked like she had something to say, but she stayed silent, her eyes fixed on the floor.

“She is so stupid. Just like her wretched mother,”Matilda hissed.

Finally, I couldn't take it anymore. I would gladly endure any harsh words directed towards me, but not to my mother. I picked up a nearby rock and hurled it at Melissa, but she ducked out of the way just in time.

Her mother and Laura burst into laughter. Just when I thought that Laura was feeling remorse for what she did to me.

Melissa's grin became broader. “Come on, Lenora, you are so predictable,” she said.

“Anyways, soon you will be nothing but a memory to everyone in this Pack, just like your mother.”

She leaned closer to me. “My plan is to make sure that Axel sends you away from the Pack for good,”

I felt a surge of anger at her words. “Shut up!” I yelled, yet she continued speaking.

“And just so you know, the baby I'm expecting, isn't Axel's,” she winked at me. “It belongs to someone else. I don't even know the man's name!”

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. How was she able to act in such a deceptive manner?

Melissa simply chuckled. "I know how Axel is eager for a child, and I knew this was the only way to get what I desire." "And now, he has made me the Pack's Luna.”

I felt like I'd been punched in the gut. How could this be happening? Didn't he care about my feelings anymore?

“Does Axel know that the child you are carrying is not his, huh?” I asked, but she chuckled.

“He doesn't have to know,” she said with a smug look on her face.

“Then I'll tell him about it–”

The next minute, the three of them burst into laughter. “Don't worry your poor ass, sister. He won't believe you.

“Don't you think he would see you as a jealous woman?” Laura asked. They walked away leaving me all alone in the cold dungeon.

The guards arrived soon after, escorting me to the open field where Axel stood waiting. The sun beat down on my skin as I approached him, my anger and hurt simmering just below the surface.

I shot a fierce look at Axel, my eyes burning with anger. He looked at me, his blank visage a sharp difference to the feelings swirling within me.

"Did you ever care about me?" I asked, my voice laced with venom.

Axel scoffed, his eyes flashing with disdain. "I loved you at first, but the love died when you couldn't give me an heir."

I chuckled lightly, the sound devoid of humor. "You've never loved me, Axel. We both know that you didn't."

Axel's face darkened, his voice dripping with venom. "That's not why you're here, woman!”

Melissa stood next to him, a self-satisfied grin on her face. "I believe Lenora ought to face consequences for her actions towards me. She almost made me lose my child," she stated as she caressed her belly.

“So how do you think we should punish her?” Axel asked as he wrapped his hands around her waist, burying his nose in the crook of her neck.

"I believe the ideal punishment would be to exile her from the Pack." She said and I scoffed, loud enough for them to hear.

Axel nodded, his face devoid of expression. "Very well."

“Lenora, you are officially expelled from the Pack."

“Seriously?” I asked him and he nodded.

“Yeah. I can't be with a murderer. This is what the Pack have accepted and you know as a leader, I have to please my people. I'll do anything for their safety,” He said and I shook my head.

The same pack that I had treated like mine. The same pack that I had served diligently. Yet, this is how they repay me.

However, as I was about to go, a thought suddenly popped into my head. If I was leaving, I should leave peacefully! I stared at him, a strong resolve igniting inside me.

“I reject you, Alpha Axel Hunter, as my mate. From today henceforth, you are no longer my mate. I reject your pack too. From today, I am no longer a member of this pack,”

Axel's expression dropped, but he swiftly calmed himself down. "Quite good," he replied. I could tell that he wasn't expecting my rejection, but I cared less.

"I accept your rejection. You are no longer my mate or Luna."

With a smile on my face, I turned around and strode off, experiencing a wave of liberation wash over me. I was finally free from Axel and the Pack. I couldn't even bring myself to tell Axel about Melissa's words. He should find out on his own.

On the way, I stumbled upon a tall, broad-shouldered man. I would have fallen face flat on the floor, but he caught me by the elbow, steadying me.

"My apologies for that," he remarked, his eyes wrinkling at the edges. "I'm Zade"

A surge of electricity coursed through me as I gazed up at him. There was something about him that seemed familiar, something that drew me to him.

"Lenora," I muttered, my voice hardly more than a whisper.

Zade's gaze sharpened, and his demeanor became serious. "I know you. You are Axel's mate," he stated. "Or at the very least, you were."

A wave of discomfort washed over me at his remarks, yet Zade merely grinned.

"There's no need to worry," he remarked. "I'm not here to harm you. Actually, I believe we might assist one another".

I lifted an eyebrow, curious in spite of myself. "What are you trying to say?" I inquired.

Zade's grin grew wider. "Let’s simply put it that I share a history with Axel," he stated. "I believe you might be the key to assisting me in bringing him down."

A spark of curiosity flared up inside me. Could this man be the accomplice I needed if I ever wanted to seek vengeance on Axel and the Pack for their betrayal?

However, when I gazed into his eyes, I noticed something that caused my heart to flutter unexpectedly. A realization struck me as I heard my wolf's words.

“Mate!” She said, but I didn't want to believe her yet. What if she was playing tricks on me?

"Who are you, really?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

Zade's grin expanded, his eyes sparkling with delight.

"I'm your mate. Don't you feel the bond?"

Lanjutkan membaca buku ini secara gratis
Pindai kode untuk mengunduh Aplikasi

Bab terkait

  • The Rise Of The Betrayed Luna   I CANT ACCEPT YOU

    ZADE "Of course, I do. I can feel the mate bond," She replied in a robotic tone which indicated that she wasn't happy. She didn't sound happy at all. But that was the least of my problems. At least for now. What mattered now was that I've found my mate. My lips curved into a smile as the thought settled in my head. This had to be the happiest moments of my life. I never thought that a day would come when I would find my mate, but now she was right in front of me. Although I still have no idea what plans the moon goddess has up her sleeves to make Lenora of all people, my mate. I mean she is my archenemy mate. This is so forbidden! Besides, I've been in love with her for a long time now. Fuck, I've been in love with Lenora since the first time I set my eyes on her. That was four years ago and I had plans of chasing her and making her mine, but all those plans went down the drain when I realized that she was not single and worst of all, she was Axel's mate. I couldn't g

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-15
  • The Rise Of The Betrayed Luna   What if you change your mind?

    Lenora What the hell is going on? Is he in his right senses? How can he say he doesn't give a damn whether I can give him children or not? I mean no Alpha in his right senses will want to be with a barren Luna for heaven's sake! He wants to be with a woman who will never conceive? EVERY Alpha wants a woman who will provide them with pups that can succeed them when they are no more. My barrenness was the main reason why Axel's attitude towards me changed. If I wasn't barren, I'd have still been in the pack and maybe Melissa wouldn't have come into the picture. “You don't know what you are saying, Zade. We can't be together. I can't give you any pups at all, even if we have to wait forever” I said in a stern voice, hoping to make him change his mind, but he shook his head. “Of course I know what I want, Lenora. I want you and you alone. Like I said earlier, if the moon goddess gives us children, that's a bonus, but if she doesn't, we will adopt one,” He repeated the same wor

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-16
  • The Rise Of The Betrayed Luna   A NEW HOME

    Lenora Zade took my hands in his as he led me to his car that was parked across the road. A man dressed in black suit rushed forward to open the door, but Zade shook his head, indicating that he'll do it and the guard bowed, before walking back to the car. With a huge smile on his face, he opened the car door for me and I got in, muttering my thanks. I didn't even realize that there was a driver inside the car already. He got in too and immediately, the driver started the car. A thought suddenly popped into my head. Even though he had told me not to worry about anything, I just couldn't help it. Clearing my throat, I started. “So tell me, Zade, are you sure that your pack is gonna accept me?” I asked him. He took my hands into his and gave it a gentle squeeze. “Why are you worried, baby girl? You don't have to worry about being accepted by them or not. They have no choice than to—” “No, Zade. I don't think I can bear it if they don't accept me. What if they see me as a spy

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-17
  • The Rise Of The Betrayed Luna   ZARIEL'S THREATS

    Zade As soon as we walked into our bedroom, Lenora turned to me, her eyes glinting with curiosity. “Zade, what was going on downstairs? Who is Zariel to you and what did he mean?” My lips curved into a reassuring smile. All I was trying to do was to downplay the situation. “Nothing, baby girl. Zariel was just being his usual dramatic self. Don't listen to him,” “I see,” She nodded and I sighed in relief, but it was short lived because the next minute she raised an eyebrow, her expression skeptical, as if she was contemplating on believing me it not. “But what did he mean? What truth was he talking about?” She asked again. I chuckled lightly, trying to brush off her questions. “Honestly, baby girl, I have no idea what he was rambling about and even if I did, I wouldn't worry about it. You are my mate and that's all that matters,” Lenora looked unconvinced, but she didn't press the issue further. A sigh of relief escaped my lips. I wasn't expecting her to give up so soon. “

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-18
  • The Rise Of The Betrayed Luna   THE MAID'S CONFESSION

    Zade I walked into the living room still fuming with my encounter with that brute. The guards handed the phone and I answered after composing myself. I wouldn't want my mother to know that I was in a bad mood. She wouldn't stop pestering me until she knew what was wrong. “Hello, mother,” I said, while forcing a smile to my face even though I knew that she couldn't see me. “Zade, my son! How are you and how have you been?” My mother's warm and melodious voice replied and instantly my frazzled nerves were soothed. “I'm fine, mother. How are you doing too?” “You don't even bother to call me. What kind of son are you?” She huffed and I could only chuckle. “I'm sorry mother. I've been going through some kind of shits and it's really driving me crazy,” “What's wrong? Is there a problem with you?” She asked, concern laced on her voice. It brought a smile to my face. She gets worried over the tiniest things. “Just dealing with some pack business,” I replied, not wanting to wo

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-20
  • The Rise Of The Betrayed Luna   STAY AWAY FROM ME

    Lenora's POV 'Don't feel special because the Alpha is being sweet with you. He would discard you soon, just like he has discarded the other women that he has been with,’ The maids' voice replayed in my head over and over again. No matter how much I tried to shake it away, it just wouldn't go. Even though I just met Alpha Zade not up to a day, I couldn't tell why I was hurt by what that maid had said. Wait a minute, what if I am just overreacting by being angry? “Of course not, Lenora. You are not overreacting in any way. It's normal for mates to become jealous when they get to know that their mates have been with someone else–” “I'm not jealous,” I cut her off. How can she say I was jealous when I just met him? It's not even up to a day. I just hate the fact that the maid had to spell it out to me. She really didn't have to. “Argh!” I gritted my teeth in anger while pulling my hair. “Take it easy, girl. You are gonna end up with a burning scalp,” Zoey chided me soft

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-24
  • The Rise Of The Betrayed Luna   I CAN'T LET HER GO

    Lenora's POV The maid tried to hit me back, but at that point, the door swung open and someone walked in, causing her hands to freeze mid-air. I tilted my head to the side to see who it was. It was a man, someone I hadn't seen before. He stands tall at around 6'4" with a robust, athletic build that somehow commanded attention. His broad shoulders and chiseled chest are evident even under his clothes. Just one glance at him, one would tell that he has been working out tirelessly. His biceps are well-defined. He has piercing blue eyes that sparkle with warmth and a straight proportional nose that adds to his overall symmetry. “What's going on here?” His voice boomed over the room and instantly, the maid brought her hand down. Even though I didn't know the man, I could tell that he was someone whom one shouldn't mess with. The aura emanating from him was unmistakable. Hence the reason why the maid looked scared already. She cleared her throat before starting. “Greetin

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-24
  • The Rise Of The Betrayed Luna   THE WRONG ROOM

    Lenora's POV Oh my gosh! I can't seem to remember the way to my room anymore! I couldn't even go back to the kitchen. Therefore, I decided to find my way to my room. It doesn't matter if I have to go through every room, one after the other until I find mine. I roamed through the unfamiliar hallway, like someone who lost her way. “Of course you did.” My wolf whispered and I burst into laughter. I couldn't help it. “You are not even helping matters at all, Zoey,” I said amidst my chuckles. “I'm as confused as you. I don't know anywhere around, therefore I can't help you. I'm sorry, okay?” “Yeah, I'll try. It's gonna take a long time, but I'll try my best. We will try” I muttered under my breath as I continued to walk away. All the doors in this estate were identical, so it's gonna be hard to locate my room, but I was determined to try. I took the stairs and stopped right in front of a door. Before I knew it, I pushed open the door and slipped inside. At that point, I reali

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-26

Bab terbaru

  • The Rise Of The Betrayed Luna   NOT SO FAST

    Zariel's POV “I warned you, didn't I?” My wolf hissed as soon as I stepped out of the cab, but I couldn't even answer him. I couldn't. Not when my body hurts like I'd been hit with a sledgehammer. How could Zade have fooled me this way? The motherfucker was ready to give me the throne. He was willing to give it to me. Just like I'd planned, I made him know that I won't let him meet his mate unless he gives me the throne. He was ready to do it, but at that point, that bitch had to spoil everything. I could vividly remember the smirk on Zade's face as he stared at me, telling me that I'll never sit on the throne no matter how much I tried. He'd told me that he knew that his mate wasn't with me, but had just been playing along just so he could get a hold on me. Fuck! I growled in anger as I punched the wall closer to me. I ignored the sizzling pain that shot through my body. After all, it was not compared to the other pain coming from my body. How did I not realise that it was

  • The Rise Of The Betrayed Luna   GET READY TO DIE

    Damien's POV I was standing on the balcony when my housekeeper approached, holding out my phone in her hands. “I'm sorry to disturb you sir, but you have a call.” She announced and I took my eyes away from the bikers racing on the field before turning to face her. “Thank you, Grace.” I smiled at her as I took the phone from her. I couldn't help the smile that spread across my face when I saw the caller. Melissa… the mother of my son. Why could she be calling me at such a time? Shouldn't she be resting by now? I didn't answer the call. I just let it ring to the end. Almost immediately, a text message popped on the screen. ‘Answer the phone, you fool’ The message read. I was about to respond to the text, but just then, her call came in. This time, I picked up the first ring. “Hi, Lissa, do you miss me already?” “In your wild dreams!” She hissed and the smile on my face deepened. “Then care to explain why you are calling me at such a time if you weren't missing me.” I teased a

  • The Rise Of The Betrayed Luna   I FORGIVE YOU

    Lenora's POV “I'm sorry I came late.” I said to Zade, but he shushed me. “Don’t say that, baby girl. You came right in time, okay?” He pulled me into his arms and rested his head in the crook of my neck. We were currently sitting on the couch. “If you hadn't called me earlier, I'd have handed the throne over to Zariel and by now I'll be in deep regret because the woman he claimed to have in his custody wasn't you. It was a stranger. So trust me, you came right in time.” My lips curled into a soft smile. “You are welcome, Zade.” I didn't realise how much I've missed him until right now. I'm glad that everything has been settled and Zariel won't have any means to blackmail him into giving him the throne anymore. “Zade?” I called out, my voice breaking the comfortable silence. He hummed in response and I took that as a go-ahead order. “I'm sorry about your sister's death. I had no idea that Axel killed her just to get the necklace. You can reject me if you want, and I promise to

  • The Rise Of The Betrayed Luna   WE ARE DOOMED

    Melissa's POV Oh goodness! I'm done for. What have we gotten ourselves into? Why did my mother have to lie that Damien was her son? Of all the lies that she could come up with, did it have to be this? And now Axel wants to make him his Gamma. Oh goodness! This is not going to end well. “What's wrong, Melissa?” He asked, his forehead knitted into a frown. “Uh…. Nothing actually.” I stuttered. It won't be a good idea if Damien is made the Gamma. That'll mean more trouble for me. How will I be able to cope with his presence in the pack house? I have to do something. I can't let this happen. “Don't you want your brother to be the Gamma or what?” Yeah, right. My brother. All thanks to my mother who couldn't come up with any other lie than this one. Not just any one, but a grave one. What would happen if Axel comes to know that Damien isn't my brother? The thought of what he'll do to us sent a chill down my spine. “Of…of course, not, my Alpha. You can make him your Gamma.”

  • The Rise Of The Betrayed Luna   I'LL MAKE HIM MY GAMMA

    Axel's POV I was still in my study when my Beta entered and told me a man had been asking for Melissa—probably her ex-boyfriend, he said. Without hesitation, I sprang to my feet and headed for the gate to see who it was. But just as I reached for the door, it opened, and Melissa stepped inside. Her cheeks were flushed, her expression unreadable. Something had definitely happened. I needed no soothsayer to tell me. “Are you cheating on me?” I confronted her the moment she stepped inside. A startled gasp slipped from her lips—but just as quickly, she composed herself. “Ah, Axel,” she breathed as she placed her hand on her chest. “You scared the living hell out of me,” she said, forcing a smile to her face. “That doesn't answer my question, Melissa.” My voice tightened with frustration. “Are you cheating on me?” She let out a sharp scoff, anger flashing in her eyes. "What's wrong with you, Axel? How could you even ask me that?" “Melissa….” Her lips twisted in disbe

  • The Rise Of The Betrayed Luna   ARE YOU CHEATING ON ME?

    Melissa's POV "Tell me, sweetheart, how did it go?" my mother asked as soon as I walked into my room. I didn’t reply. Instead, I moved to the bed and collapsed onto it. I was completely exhausted. "Did Axel tell you about the strange woman?" she pressed, her voice growing sharper. "The one claiming to be his mother?" But I only shook my head, too exhausted to form words. “I knew it.” She hissed. “Of course he wouldn't tell you.” I drew in a sharp breath. “What do you suggest I do, mom?” I asked quietly. “I really want to know about her. Judging from the way Axel's countenance changed when I asked about her, I knew there was more to their relationship.” “Me too.” She admitted truthfully. “I wanted to know too. He has never talked about her, nor have I seen or heard anything about her.” I was about to say something else, but at that moment, a sharp knock sounded at the door, cutting through the silence. I stared at my mother, “Are you expecting anyone?” But she shook her

  • The Rise Of The Betrayed Luna   STAY AWAY FROM HER

    Melissa’s POV After what felt like forever, the car rolled to a stop in front of the mansion and before the driver could even park properly, I flung the door open and jumped out, ignoring my mother's sharp hiss behind me. “Be careful, Melissa, you are fucking pregnant” she snapped, but I was already halfway to the door, my pulse racing with a strange urgency. I wanted to meet Alpha Axel badly. As soon as I got in, I found the new Beta. He stood guard in the foyer, his posture stiffening as I approached. “Greetings, my Luna.” He said with a slight bow. “Where's Alpha Axel?” I demanded, ignoring his greeting. “In his study,” he answered, hesitating. “But, Luna, he gave strict orders not to be—” I didn’t wait for him to finish. Turning on my heels, I marched towards the study, my heels clicking against the marble floor. When I reached the door, I knocked once.… just for the sake of formality, in case he was with any Alpha at the moment. I didn't want to appear

  • The Rise Of The Betrayed Luna   IT'S A LONG STORY

    Melissa's POV “So tell me doctor, how's my grandson doing?” My mother asked the doctor as soon as she finished examining me. The bright smile on the doctor's face told me everything…my son was perfectly healthy. And judging by how much my bump had grown lately, he was thriving. By the gods, I can't wait to meet him, I can't wait to have him in my arms. “The little one is doing wonderfully. In fact, he might just be the healthiest baby I've ever seen.” The doctor said, grinning as she took her seat. “Of course he is.” My mother chimed in, her voice brimming with pride. "His father is a warrior—strong and resilient. That strength runs in his blood." She added with a smile."So, when can we expect his arrival?" she pressed, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. "Mother?" I blinked in surprise. I can't believe that she's asking that. "What?" She frowned, tilting her head, to stare at me. “I'm only seven months along. He won't be here for another two months.” I reminded her an

  • The Rise Of The Betrayed Luna   SHE'S NOT YOUR WOMAN

    Axel's POV The heavy oak door of my study creaked open, thereby disturbing the silence I had demanded. Felix's hesitant footsteps paused at the door. “Alpha,” he began, his voice strained. “There is a problem.” I didn't look up from the financial reports strewn across my desk, my fingers tightening around the glass of whiskey I'd been nursing for the past thirty minutes. "I believe I made myself clear some hours ago, Felix" I said, my voice low and measured. "No disturbances." He swallowed in apprehension. "I wouldn’t dare disobey you, but—the Moon Wave investors just called. They’re withdrawing from the partnership. All of them." My hands paused around the glass. The room seemed to tilt, the walls closing in around me as Felix's words sank in. “And why is that?” “I have no idea, Alpha. I just received a call from their manager a while ago. He just said deal's off” “Get out!” I ordered, my voice dangerously low. Felix didn't need to be told twice. The door clicke

Jelajahi dan baca novel bagus secara gratis
Akses gratis ke berbagai novel bagus di aplikasi GoodNovel. Unduh buku yang kamu suka dan baca di mana saja & kapan saja.
Baca buku gratis di Aplikasi
Pindai kode untuk membaca di Aplikasi
DMCA.com Protection Status