I was fuming mad as I made my way to my room. I needed to see Lola. Seeing her beautiful face would calm my wolf who was just as pissed off as I was.How could father ask me to let go of the woman whose absence in my life broke me?I could tell that Lola was not having a good life in the Lycan Kingdom. I would be stupid to allow her to be taken away from me.I twisted the doorknob and Lola's sweet and intoxicating scent caressed my nose, making me calm down immediately.The pack healer was done examining her and I could see he was waiting for me." How is she?" I asked, moving to sit next to Lola." Nothing to be worried about. She's just exhausted from over exerting herself. She will be fine after resting." He informed me and I dismissed him.I took Lola's hand, kissing her knuckles." I will not allow any harm to befall you from today onwards. I will always be your knight in shining armour." I uttered before resting my head at the headboard.Maya POVMy eyes felt groggy as I tried t
I shifted to my beast, running wildly in the woods. How could the moon Goddess be so cruel?Meeting Maya and finding out that she's my mate had to be the most wonderful thing that happened to me.But with her childhood sweetheart coming into her life at this point got me scared.She is broken, especially after what that woman told her.I am afraid she hates me now and would want to stay away from me.I bet she will be thinking that I played with her feelings. She can't recognize the mating bond between us. At Least if the pull was there, it would have given her a reason to stick with me even at this time.I know I am being selfish but I Just can't lose my mate.My sweet Maya. She's my life, my Love, my everything.After hours of roaming the woods, I finally headed back to the castle.I felt better.I would need to have a lengthy talk with my mate.I have to explain to her why I did what I did; the reason behind my engagement with Adina.She has to understand that I did everything for
Maya POVI did not fight when Gideon ripped me away from Kyle's embrace.His words confused me and since I didn't have memories of my past, I didn't want to say something that would hurt him.He seemed genuine with his feelings as he confessed but so was Gideon yet he still betrayed me.I don't want to trust a man, after dealing with them, I could say they are not trustworthy.Somewhere on our way back to the Lycan Kingdom, I fell asleep to only wake up when Gideon gently laid me in bed.The soft touch of the bedsheets caressed my skin, soothing me.I laid still in bed, not moving or saying a word.I had planned countless words to yell at Gideon but none came out of my mouth.The only thing left in me was the feeling of betrayal from him." Maya.." Gideon started. I did not bother looking at him, I didn't have the energy to.I was afraid that if I turned to look at him, my resolve would crumble and the anger in me would deflate like a punctured balloon." Maya, I am really sorry for e
Gideon has been accompanying me alot lately. Call me stupid but I already forgave him. He seems pretty tired lately. I could tell that something has been wearing him off.I also know that he is keeping something from me. It's not once or twice I have caught him staring at me with sadness. As much as I hate the feeling of being kept in the dark, I have an inkling that whatever he is keeping from me is something I should probably not know.That's a woman's sixth sense.I can tell that he's afraid, but of what? That's what I can put my finger on." Let me hug you some more." Gideon murmured into my neck, sucking the sensitive spot between my neck making me moan out loud.He arrived from work this evening and came straight to hug me. It's been almost ten minutes and he does not seem to get enough of hugging me.I smiled at his words, loving the feeling of his warm hands secured around my waist." I Know something that's better than a hug," I proposed, a sly smirk on my face.I just neede
" Maya, someone is here to see you." Brianna called from outside the cabin. I had allowed her to call me by my name. Having her call me milady made me feel weird.I was nothing more than an unconfirmed mate to Gideon and I didn't feel worthy of the name she referred me to.I was now slumped on the floor reading piles of books Gideon stuffed me with.It's crazy that he asked me to read information about the kingdom and my queenly duties when I am barely one.I was bored doing nothing in the house so I decided to read the books. I guess a little information would not hurt." Who is it?" I called out.I rarely get visitors except for the old seer Naver. The man is overly friendly and weird if I am to be honest.He has never done anything for me to be wary of him but I have caught him staring at me with a peculiar gaze. It always makes me uncomfortable." He says he is your old friend." Brianna replied and I dashed outside.Kyle was leaning on a tree facing the door to the cabin. He had
Gideon POVIt's the second day since Alpha Mason's son arrived at my Kingdom seeking my mate. I was sceptical about allowing them to meet.What if he convinces Maya to go with him? I was not ready to lose Maya, I would break if I did.She's my life and although she doesn't seem to believe that, I didn't push her to. I knew that with time I would be able to make her trust me completely. The matter about my marriage has been eating me up and although Leo has been working hard with my other warriors to set a trap for the Strongholm family, I am still afraid.I am afraid that things might not go as planned and I will have to marry that bitch.The thought alone disgusts me.After the stunt she pulled last time with Maya, I had made sure to remind her about her position in my life.I have made sure to keep her away from Maya's path.The last thing I want is giving Maya another reason to hate and mistrust me.My door was knocked twice, pulling me away from my thoughts." Come in." The scent
I cried in his arms as he hugged me. I hurt the poor innocent bit who did nothing but wait for me for years. I broke his heart and broke our promise. Although I did not have memories of our past together, his pain was raw and displayed openly in his eyes as much as he tried concealing it.' If there is a next time, I hope things won't turn out this way and I can be your bride.' I said Inwardly, wiping my tears." He loves you and chose your happiness over his. The best way to repay him is to be happy Maya." Gideon murmured into my ears and I nodded.I agreed with his words. The best I could do is try to be happy and prove to him that his sacrifice was not in vain.Gideon guided me to the cabin and helped me settle on the bed. He walked to the bathroom and came back with a wet towel.He wiped my face clean and I couldn't help but smile at his tenderness." Are you not curious about your past?" He asked me.Was I curious? Hell yes but I understood one thing, learning about my past would
Gideon's warm lips trailed from my mouth, planting kisses on my neck.He sucked the sensitive spot below my neck, just above the collarbones.That's where his mark was supposed to be. He lingered there for long, sucking and nibbling, making me moan his name out loud.I covered my mouth, ashamed of the lewd voices escaping my vocals." Don't restrict yourself, love. Let them all out, they are music to my ears. An evidence that I am doing everything right." Gideon murmured into my chest.He travelled further, only to stop with the clothes restricting him.My shirt ripped off me at lightning speed, making me giggle. My bra followed, baring my chest to his sinful eyes." Let's get rid of this." He said pulling my shorts together with my Lacy pants." So impatient!" I remarked and he smiled." I am not a patient man, love." Gideon agreed with me.His warm tongue licked the tip of my teat and I shuddered from pleasure. He took one of my breasts in his mouth and sucked it with utmost care an
" Every year on this day,you come to drink with me. Tell me Maya, what is the matter?" Samantha asked, pouring me another glass of wine." I can't drink with you though." She added, sounding apologetic." I know that. Kyle told me that you guys are expecting again. Congratulations." I said.Six years ago, Kyle and Samantha finally got married and were blessed with a baby boy, Allison." He won't stop telling everybody about it. He's hoping we could have a girl this time." Samantha said with a smile." Anyway, don't try to change the subject. Tell me, it's been years, why do you still feel guilty about your parents death? You and I both know that you had nothing to do with that." She added, making me take a deep breath before sighing heavily." Samantha, do you think I am a filial daughter?" I asked and it seemed like my question took her aback.Samantha stared at me blankly for a minute before a frown settled on her face." Why are you asking that? I don't understand." Confusion was a
" Wake up Zara, it is time to start your training." I smiled at my daughter who was covered from head to toe and definitely pretending to be asleep." Zara dear, I am going to tickle you." I sang out sweetly and the girl immediately woke up, her face terrified.If there is something that Zara fears the most is being tickled." Okay, okay. I'm going to train." She muttered pretending to rub her eyes.A yawn escaped her mouth.Just when she was about to Step down, her father and my husband, Gideon stepped Inside the room." You are being hard on our daughter, Love. Let her sleep some more. She is young and energetic. She can learn everything later." As always, he was here to let his daughter off the hook.This has always been what he does, spoiling his daughter and giving in to her every demand and whim." But Gideon…" Before I could say anything,he snaked his arms around my waist, pulling my body to his." Our daughter is the princess, she does not need to work hard. She can have anyt
" Nooooo!" I cried out, my legs moving impossibly fast as I held Albanus in my arms.The dagger had stabbed directly into his heart and I knew that there was no way I would be saving him.As I held him in my arms, I could not help but let my tears fall.A beautiful smile was plastered on his face as he looked me in the face." Why Albanus! Why did you do that? Why are you stupid?" I yelled at him, my tears flowing like a river.I did not bother to restrain them as they fell, each drop of my tears falling on his face." They say that love is blind but not stupid. I think my Love for you is both blind and stupid. I Love you Maya and I can do anything to see you happy. Since it's Gideon you love, why would I let you suffer after he's dead. I am not generous but I can lay my life to see those I love happy. Be happy please and don't cry. You don't look so good when you cry." Although his voice sounded weak, Albanus still struggled to tell me those words.My hands were soaked with his warm
" Milady, the pack kingdom is under attack!" Brianna's worried and anxious voice reached my mind through the Link." What?" I yelled, jumping on my feet before racing outside.I had confined myself in my chambers again for a whole day and night, trying to practise my magic and learn how to control it." The southern border has been taken down and they are heading to the castle. What should we do?" Brianna cried. I could feel the worry in her voice,not like I was not worried myself but I had prepared myself for this day." Calm down Brianna. I want you to do something for me. Take Zara to safety. Take her to the bunker and wait for me there. No matter what happens, do not let her out of your sight." I instructed, racing down the stairs.The kingdom has always been fortified so how could they break in so quickly?How could they easily make their way as far as to the castle unless this was all but a trap?However, I didn't have time to ponder on that, I just knew I had to stand up and de
Maya POVI have been feeling pretty anxious these last few days. Ever since I lost control and hurt Avery, I have not heard anything from her but knowing that woman, she would look for a way to get back at me.The sky is gloomy and so is my mood. I am not a superstitious person but something is telling me that something is wrong Somewhere.I haven't seen Gideon since I woke up.Brianna said he spent the night in our chambers that night and Left at dawn.She also told me that I was out for almost twenty four hours.When I woke up, it was already past midday.Samantha was the one by my side when I woke up.She actually never talks about Gideon and I appreciate her for that.I don't want to talk about him but that does not hide the worry I have for him.With him spending time with Avery, who knows what she would do to him?" Milady, someone is here to see you." Brianna announces from outside my room.I have been stuck here all day long practising my magic.My control over magic is someth
Third person POV" Alpha Lucio,are you saying that your niece is still alive?" I glared at the man under my cloak wondering why I did not get rid of him three years ago." Yes, Dark Lord. That brat is still alive and that means that our plans are jeopardised." Alpha Lucio replied." Hazia said that she made sure to kill the child, how come she is still alive or could it be that she lied to all of us." His eyes regarded me with suspicion and I glared at him.I would have to keep up with my disguise for as long as it can last because that is the only way I can protect my sister's daughter.I made a mistake and I am going to correct that mistake.I will never allow the dark lord to take over the land. That would be over my dead body!" What are trying to insinuate Lucio? Are you questioning my loyalty to my Lord?" I stalked him, letting my magic free.Lucio took a step back in fear, making me smile Inwardly.That's all you needed to do, Just scare him a little bit and the fellow will be
Looking at my mate in another man's arms had my throat clog but I still managed to keep a straight face.It hurts but I Know my mate. Maya will never ever betray me, not with someone like Albanus at least.But I won't say that Avery's words did not get into me, they did. Pretty bad." Tell me something Maya,do you like jumping from one man to the other? Anyway, what did I expect from a whore like you." Avery spat and before I could move, Albanus was already before Avery, struggling her neck." Watch what you spout from that filthy mouth of yours Avery. Not every woman is as loose as you." His voice was restrained but his words rolled out with so much venom.He was angry and I knew why. Just like me, Albanus fell for my mate's charms and would not stand to have her insulted." It's okay Albanus,leave her alone. How do you expect a monster to relate human feelings?" My mate's sweet voice resonated and to my chagraine, he let Avery go." Talking of whores? Who is the whore between the tw
Maya's POVThe nerve of that woman! How dare she rub the fact that Gideon abandoned my daughter and I for her? Doesn't she have any shame at all?And that Gideon! How dare he bring the woman who hurt me and my daughter so much and decide to marry her? That's without even telling me?He should have already told me about it so that I get prepared and not make a foolOut of myself.Imagine Zara and I going to pay him a suprise visit in the office only to run into that psychopath?Gideon and I had the most passionate night of our lives and from judging by the way he made love to me last night, I was not stupid enough not to realize that something was utterly wrong.Even after observing that, I chose not to ask him anything.I was hoping that he would open up to me and share his troubles with me but he didn't.He chose to keep them to himself then slap me in the face.One thing is certain though, Gideon isn't doing this out of his own violation.There must be something pushing him to do w
"It feels great to be home and free. Don't you think so, Gideon?" Avery asked and I had to suppress bmy anger not to lash at her.Home! I don't think this is her home." Says the person who did not have a second thought before betraying her people and what she calls a home." I snickered sarcastically.To me, your home is the place you would sacrifice anything to see it peaceful and prosper. That's the true definition of a home." My people?" Avery's voice was filled with scorn. " I helped alot of them, saved their pathetic lives but what did they do for me? The person I trusted the most betrayed me and stabbed me behind my back. When I was imprisoned, nobody said anything. Why should I be the one to think about them? They used me to step up in their life but abandoned me when I needed their support. Why should I be kind to them now?"" I don't have people anymore, just myself." She spat venomously." Regardless of what your sentiments are or what you think, there are a lot of innocent