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To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00015: Things I Never Wanted To Hear
MERIDAChapter 15."That's not true." I heard myself saying , not believing that my voice could sound that way , so thin , almost breaking as if it wasn't mine.I blinked back the tears that were already running down my cheeks , I swallowed hard, making me realize that for the hundredth time I was feeling so worthless, so unloved .I wanted to glare at Zayna but I couldn't each time I raised my eyes and they fell back to my feet .Wanted a voice to tell me that Zayna was lying , that she was jealous and trying to break me and Lukan apart.How could she say that ?When I heard the concern always ringing in his voice when he asked about me .The anger when he learnt about what Aunt Ophelia and Uncle Garrick had done to me .All my life , no one had looked at me with so much concern , the care in his eyes . Back at Frostclaw Pack , members of the pack had never felt so sorry for me.Me ?I gave a silent laugh , I wasn't allowed to let the sun grace my cheeks , I could count how many time
Last Updated : 2024-09-17To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00016: Wedding Dresses And Insults
LUKAN"Why did you take so much time in the bathroom?" I asked Merida who was sitting before the dresser staring at the beauty collection before her , clueless on what to do .Her hair was raised high on her head in elegant waves and the fish tail gree gown made her look kind of beautiful, I could have been better if the gown hugged her curves but there was nothing."Because , I like —" Again she trail off and I wasn't bothered to continue with the discussion. "So green is your favorite color ?" I asked after a few minutes trying to pick up a conversation with her and make her say something. She had been quiet all day and she jumped , I rolled my eyes .She turned to look at me confused and clueless, if only there were awards given to people who are clueless , Merida would definitely top the chart."What—" She asked ."Don't bother." I said looking at her from the corner of my eyes , she was lost in thoughts and during breakfast I had caught her stealing glances at me.I knew some
Last Updated : 2024-09-18To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00017 : At Ease
LUKAN ."Let's go ," I said, taking her by the hand. I got the door open and had her go in first ."Don't do that ." I said my voice low and flat , she couldn't look up at me but I knew she was about to start crying.Feminine wiles.I hate it , she couldn't do anything to stop those girls , I can't defend her every single day and every time."To the jewelry store, Alpha?" The driver asked, staring at me from the rearview mirror."No." I intoned." Don't bother , the day is far spent, I will make an order. Just take us to the pack house."He gave a small nod and the car sped away .I glanced at Merida, she was no longer crying, she was looking out of the window and it had already started drizzling.Soon we were at the pack house and she followed soundlessly behind me ."You can go upstairs." I said nodding to the room."I have something very important to discuss with Julietta, you can come down for lunch .""Okay." "I guess Rosita had brought your personal maid to you ." I asked, starin
Last Updated : 2024-09-18To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00018: The Highest Bidder's Secret
MERIDA. I couldn't sleep last night. I kept turning and tossing softly on the bed trying hard not to hit Lukan who was sleeping soundly . I didn't know which of my thoughts kept me awake or which of the fears I harbored within me that had stolen sleep from me. The thoughts that Zayna and Lukan had confused me with their words. I was quite scared now . *.... and I think I'm responsible for her death* And now I was sitting before the dresser as the make up artist applied layers and layers of makeup on my face and the hairstylist styled my hair up in elegant waves. I stared back at my reflection.A different woman , more beautiful with almond shaped eyes stared back at me. Maybe this was the reason why I couldn't sleep because today was the wedding. The bonding ceremony. "You look beautiful." The make-up artist said , a huge smile on her face . Slowly I got up and they pushed the hem of my dress far behind me so as not to trip on them. "Thank you." I said , my voice l
Last Updated : 2024-09-19To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00019: What I Never Expected
MERIDA I stuttered.I couldn't believe what I had just heard . I prayed silently that it was from me , that I heard him wrongly, that my hearing was faulty.If it was true that he was speaking to someone at the other end,a woman obviously , then I definitely don't know this man I was mated to.Why now ?Why hadn't he showed me that he had no feelings for me , not an atom of love .Does that mean that there was actually mate number sixteen and that he was speaking to her .*...don't forget*I heard that too.I moved back a little , I wanted to run away to pretend that I didn't hear him speaking to the woman at the other end .He loves her , obviously , he was smiling.I don't know what to do right now , I can't break down in tears and I couldn't feel pity for myself even when I tried to .I had to stick with him , being here by his side was better than going back to Frostclaw Pack.There was peace, a sense of belonging , I got to see other people not standing weeks locked down in th
Last Updated : 2024-09-19To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00020: Teasing Her A Little
LUKAN.I heard the master of ceremonies' voice but something held me from going in . Tying me down , his voice calling out again.I just couldn't. No.Not after the last time , not after what happened to Nahla.Out of all the women who I had a relationship with, she was the only one I had led before the council , and had touched the orb together , the rest had ended right there at the pack house or the restaurant where we had gone on a date.Telling them that I didn't wish to continue because I found out that there wasn't The One and I just couldn't proceed with it.They were heartbroken, tears streaming down their cheeks begging me to consider , sending messages and calls but I just couldn't.And Merida was the second woman too , dancing with Merida would make me remember Make me see Nahla in her.Shit I took a sip from the wine flute.How can two people look alike ?The resemblance , it wasn't deep but it was there.The love I had for Nahla can never be replaced by any woman.I kno
Last Updated : 2024-09-20To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00021: Still Angry
LUKAN I gripped the reins tightly, feeling the power of the horse beneath me as it galloped through the open fields. The wind whipped against my face ,but it wasn't enough to drown the store brewing in my mind. I had come out here to clear my head ,but my thoughts refused to be quiet.The pack . My future. Her.All of it weighed down on like an anchor I couldn't shake off. I was born for this life, trained for it. Yet, right now , everything feels... wrong ."Lukan ."I didn't need to look to know who it was. Lemuel , my cousin. His voice was casual , too casual for the tension in my chest. I slowed my horse down finally, pulling to a stop , as Lemuel approached, his hands in his pocket like this was just another day but it wasn't, not for me"Riding , huh ? didn't think you were the type." he said with a grin , trying to start a small talk. I didn't respond , dismounting instead and feeling the ache in my muscles , as my feet touched the ground . I needed a moment but I didn't see
Last Updated : 2024-09-22To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00022: Something To Break
ZAYNAI slipped the cucumber slices off my eyes and tossed them onto the tray beside the bathtub, stifling a yawn as I stretched lazily.The steam from the hot water filled the bathroom and I savored the warmth seeping into my skin.Wrapped in a fluffy robe with a towel turbaned around my head, I felt like a queen , relaxed , luxurious and best of all —alone.My gaze shifted to my red painted nails , admiring the smooth polish. Maybe I should go shopping today . I deserved a little indulgence after the week I had had.A new hat, perhaps? Something wide brimmed, dramatic. Maybe the girls could come along ,we could turn the whole pack upside down ,shop for hours ,spend a ridiculous amount of money on things we didn't even need. That was always fun.Just as I was getting lost in the fantasy of retail therapy,my phone rang.I frowned, glancing at the screen.Lemuel.I rolled my eyes in silent frustration. What now? It wasn't like he had anything important to say . Still , appearances matt
Last Updated : 2024-09-22
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To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00087: Hope For Us
MERIDAThe waves crashing against the shore was just a beautiful sight to behold. The sun was already going down in the horizon and the orange glow was pretty to watch, but nothing could beat the feeling of Lukan holding me close. That tender feeling of love made my heart soar.We had spent the evening laughing and walking around the beach and at some point he wanted us to dive in and swim but I suck at swimming and i had laughed."I wish we could stay like this forever." I whispered feeling the cool breeze brush past my cheeks as I rested my head on his shoulders."Me too." He agreed with a low, relaxed voice." To stay here for eternity." I smiled when I thought about it. "I feel the same way." Everything stopped for a moment, and it felt like time stood still. The gentle smell of salt and hope for the future was brought by the sea breeze, the waves crashing softly making a second that matched our heartbeat." Time wasn't important in this place. It was only us, the sea, and the
