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To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00031: An Icy Attitude
LUKAN."You are going nowhere."Mother said but before she could say another word I bolted out of the room.Then my phone buzzed again in my pocket as I left the penthouse, cutting through my thoughts like a sharp blade. I didn't bother looking at the screen until I reached my car. Rosita. Again .I sighed , leaning against the door for a moment , staring at the sky wishing I could ignore it. But Rosita never called twice, unless it was something urgent. I swipe to answer , irritation already crawling up my spine. "What is it Rosita?"My tone was clipped sharper than usual. "Alpha you have guest at the pack house,"she said her voice steady with t the hint of unease. She has been with me since I was a child—she could always sense when I was in one of my moods. "Tell them to wait,"I said flatly."I have—""Its Claudia, Alpha,"she interrupted. I froze the name sticking in my mind like a splinter. Claudia? The name sounded so strange. "Its Beta Ronan's third daughter."she added quic
To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00032: Bleeding Heart
LEMUEL I watched from the hallway as Lucan brushed past Rosita and stormed towards the stairs. His icy presence filled the room and the air was thick with tension. Since we fought ,he had never spoken to me and I have never seen him like this before— a cold storm locked in his own world. Something was bothering him, I know but as usual he hates showing his emotions and someone will have to pay for his icy attitude soon enough. He collided with someone just as I was about to turn away. Merida. The tray she had been holding crashed to the floor, the sound of glass shattering against the floor echoing through the hall. My chest tightened when I saw her kneel quickly, her delicate hands already trying to gather the broken pieces. And Lukan ? He didn't flinch. He didn't say a word. Not even an apology. He simply... walked away. I could feel the weight of his indifference , a cold slap to anyone paying attention. Not even a glance back. For a moment I stood frozen w
To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00033: Her Snide Remarks
LEMUELI felt it was better if we got to sit at the rooftop garden. At least it will be a nice way for Merida to forget about what Lukan did.The warm evening air and the sound of rustling leaves below made it a perfect place and it wrapped around Merida and me like a comforting blanket. I glanced over at her sitting quietly beside me, her soft hair catching the light of the setting sun. I guess she was probably replaying the scene of what happened minutes ago over and over again in her head. But she looked better now and there were shadows under her eyes which looked like she was thinking about something else. "Do you like it up here?"I asked, hoping to ease her into a conversation. Her shyness made it hard for her to open up and I didn't want to push her too far ,too soon.Merida tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, her fingers brushing against her cheeks as if still feeling the sting of what had happened earlier. She hesitated, her voice barely a whisper when she finally res
To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00034: That Was For Me
MERIDA Zayna has been at it for the last twenty minutes, smugly talking about her upcoming bonding ceremony with Lemuel. She kept throwing little jabs at me probably thinking I was too weak to respond. Every time she mentioned the word 'mate', my stomach tightened but I refused to let her see me flinch."I'm thinking we will have a private dance just the two of us," Zayna said brushing her fingers over Lemuel's as if they were the perfect couple. Lemuel stood clearly uncomfortable, but he didn't pull away from her torch."Maybe we will even disappear for a little while after." She winked at him, her voice dripping with sweetness that made me sick. Julietta was standing across and was smiling ,her eyes flicking between Zayna and me as if this was some kind of entertainment. Zayna was clearly enjoying her little show too. She leaned closer to me , her lips curling into a smirk."I'm sure you get to watch the whole thing, Merida. From a nice, safe distance , of course."A pang of an
To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00035: Do You Even Love Me ?
MERIDA The cool night air hit me the moment we stepped out of the Pack House, and for a brief second I welcomed it. My heart was already racing , my palms sweaty as Lukan's hand wrapped around mine guiding me towards the car. We were supposed to be going to dinner—a date—but something didn't feel right. It hadn't felt rice for a while, and the knot in my stomach had only tighten things we left As we reached the parking lot, I stopped walking. I pulled my hand free from his grip. It wasn't a smooth motion—it was jerky, awkward and unplanned. Lukan turned to look at me, surprise me flickering across his face "Merida?"His voice was laced with confusion, maybe even amusement."What's wrong?" I swallowed hard, my mouth suddenly dry. This wasn't like me. I didn't speak up. I don't cause scenes. I was supposed to be the quiet one ,the agreeable one, the one who never pushed back But tonight.... Tonight was different .I couldn't keep pretending anymore "I don't want to go,"My voi
To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00036: A Game Of Questions
His head snapped towards me, surprise flashing across his eyes "What?"I swallowed ,the weight of the question pressing down on me."You ...heard me." I stuttered avoiding his eyes and staring at my feet."Do you love me?Lukan's brow furrowed as if he was confused, like he didn't understand why I was asking this. But I knew he understood. He always did . The problem was , he never answered.He shifted, clearly uncomfortable. "Merida, what are you talking about? Where is this coming from?"I blinked back the tears threatening to fall, I just didn't want to cry."You ignore me most of the time, Lukan . Just like today. You pushed me aside and I ..I got hurt while try to pick up the broken glasses." I motioned to the small cut on my hand." You didn't even apologize you pretended like I wasn't even there. And now you're acting all nice like you did nothing."He glanced down at my hand, his expression unreadable. For a moment, I thought he was going to say something—something meaningful. B
To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00037: Just A Little Quarrel
LEMUEL. If I had wanted the evening to go well and smoothly,it was definitely not what I was seeing now. I felt a course of rage drive through me and the bitter taste of distaste and anger made my head spin. I knew Lukan so well but this side of him , of acting up so strange and then so nice as if what happened, it never happened in the first place was really crazy. No apology. No nothing. What was he thinking, waltzing in here like he laid the foundations of the pack house. He could be the Alpha but he really need to stop playing with Merida's feelings She was always struggling with her feelings and all that but what was rude of him, was to keep playing with her emotions just because she couldn't talk back at him and he ,feeling like he had the right to. "We won't be having dinner." He said peeking her on the left cheek and I really wanted to give him a punch. He was supposed to apologize to Merida for what he had done earlier. At least that would be fair and now he had tu
To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00038: He Doesn't Know
ZAYNA.What the hell was he talking about?I broke out in cold sweat when he mentioned Lukan's name. Who did he think he was ? Sharp guy or what ?I thought that Lemuel had a PhD in minding his own damn business and not that observant but what's happening now ?Was this some new found habit he had cultivated just because of boredom and loneliness.Lemuel was always the last person in the pack house to notice anything or get even the faintest information.Deep inside of me ,I boiled and wanted to explode Darn Merida.Darn everyone including Lemuel and stupid Julietta who couldn't beg her arrogant son to take me back even when he found out that I wasn't his true mate.I do love Lemuel but there's a huge difference between love and the sentence ' my heart beats for you 'That's what I feel for Lukan and now that stupid Merida was standing in my way.I had tried to make it look too simple ,not too obvious that I was still in love with Alpha Lukan but now Lukan had known I bit my lower l
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To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00082: Discussions
LUKANThe ballroom emptied in chaos,voices whispering and eyes watching as Merida and I made our way to the car. I kept my face blank, my emotion locked away. I had done what I wanted to do and now I felt at ease .Kara and Zayna were gone, their betrayal had been exposed, and the rest of the pack that weren't present would hear every detail by morning.The air inside the car felt heavy.Merida sat quietly beside me, her gaze fixed out the window. For amoment, I wanted to speak, to say something that would lighten the weight pressing on us. But what could I say? She was in shock, everyone was in shock.Behind us, Lemuel, Dean, and Julietta followed in another car.The convoy moved through the streets to the packhouse , the soft hum of the engine the only sound. My mind was far from the quiet road, replaying the night's events.In few minutes , we arrived at the Packhouse, the scene before us was shocking. The everywhere buzzed with activity. Guards whispered among themselves, and mai
To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00081: It's Quite Over
LUKANThe atmosphere in the room felt so thick and stifling.Everything had happened so fast and sudden and the worst part was that Zayna was dead Her lifeless body lay sprawled on the icy, blood-soaked floor, her face calm in death was the stark reminder of the happiness she once had. The heavy weight of shock and grief hung heavily in every corner of the hall. Some women were already beginning to sob a d some were too scared to leave the hall.My wolf stirred restlessly within me, a mix of fury, sorrow, and an urgent desire for revenge, to have Beta Thedeus punished for all the nonsense he had caused. Something in me wanted to find the culprit myself and deal with them. They tried to kill me and because of that Zayna was dead even though she didn't deserve any of this.Even though I was feeling really angry, I knew I had to stay calm. There was a big problem coming, and it wasn't too far from where I was but I had to stop it.“You!” Beta Thaddeus's angry voice shattered the ten
To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00080: A Different Turn
LUKANThe ballroom felt heavy with the tension and everything I had revealed, no one could say a single word it felt like the world had suddenly come to an end . Beta Thedeus and his bastard son felt like vanishing together with every member of the council who had supported him.The chandeliers twinkled above, showing the tension that filled the hall. Everyone was waiting patiently for my words, their gazes filled with curiosity, suspicion, and a hint of fear. Glasses held half drunk in their hands, eyes casting dirty looks at Beta Thedeus and his daughter Zayna.In the crowd, Zayna's expression was one of forced composure, and her shaking hands showed how scared she was, she was never expecting any of this She was clearly weighing her options, her eyes flicking between me and the assembled pack members.I approached her slowly, the sound of my boots sending sounds on the marble floors that made her shiver . “Zayna,” I started, my tone firm and precise. “I have something to ask
To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00079: The Alpha Is Back
LUKANThe grand hall shone brightly under the golden chandeliers, their illumination dancing across polished marble floors and beautifully carved columns. This event was more than a mere ball—it was a display of deception organized by those eager to alter the legacy of my lineage, give my position to someone else.Laughter rose and fell through the hall, deceptively light and the sound of hushed chatters and the clicking of glasses filled the air. Council members raised their glasses in feigned joy,excited to have me discarded or so they thought.At the heart of the gathering was Beta Thaddeus, exuding his usual calm authority. His voice was measured and forceful as he addressed the assembly. “Ladies and gentlemen, tonight marks an important moment for our pack. We have long awaited the return of order. This evening, we will crown a new Alpha.” His words hung in the air like a noose tightening around me. My prolonged absence had given them thus them, feeding their ego and stupidi
To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00078: The Moon Meeting
MERIDAIt was late evening as my personal maids got me ready for the moon meeting and at the same time I felt fear and anxiety surge through me. It was the night of the moon meeting, a significant event, but this one felt particularly heavy. I couldn't have attended if I had a say, going to the moon meeting — a meeting where some old men will have him replaced.I felt angry and at the same time as if I was betraying him. The council would be deliberating a possible successor for Lukan while he was in coma and I wished I could tell Lemuel that there was no need going for the Moon meeting.I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror, feeling rather disoriented as a maid worked on my hair, styling it into a sleek twist that flowed gracefully down my back. Another maid stepped into the room, her face serious,very serious.“My Lady .” she said gently. “I need to inform you that Clara is unwell. She’s had a fever all day and hasn’t spoken to anyone. " She looked around her, at the maids
To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00077: The Alpha Should Be Replaced
MERIDAThe next day was bright and full of hope,hope that soon everything would be fine.I wore a bright yellow, knee length dress and had my hair curled up, I was even planning on going to the beach today. I had told Lemuel and Dean had wanted to come with us.It was my first time of going to the beach, but I didn't tell Lemuel this, he would probably laugh at me. I smiled at the thought as I settled into the chair opposite Dean .Just as lunch started, one of the maids approached timidly, whispering to Julietta who reached out for a wine flute."Ma'am, your phone… It's an urgent call."Julietta answered the phone, her face shifting to a more serious expression. She spoke quietly, but her body language suggested trouble. "This can't be happening..."A pause.A long one." You can't possibly do this....it's outrageous!"Her grip on the phone tightened, and her knuckles turned white as though each word she heard drained the life from her.Lemuel looked up at her and I wondered what wa
To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00076: Pouring Out My Heart
The night was very quiet, like everything was waiting for something to happen. Lemuel and I stood on the balcony, looking down at the garden below and up at the blurry stars. I still thought about what I had told him and it was the best thing I ever did. At least I wasn't alone.My mind and heart were filled with thoughts and feelings, hoping that Lukan could still hear me and a miracle of some sort will happen and he will just wake up.I held onto the chilly metal railing, noticing how it dug into my hands. Helping me to keep calm.“I never… I never told him, Lemuel,” I whispered, struggling to speak. “I never told him how much he meant to me. And now, I fear I might never have that chance.”Lemuel turned to me, his eyes mirroring my pain. “Merida, you know he cared about you deeply. Lukan always felt things intensely, especially about you. He can be arrogant some times but he loves you."Tears flowed down my face as I shook my head. “But I never said it. Not once. I..."I stopped
To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00075: Let's Plan
MERIDAAs soon as I got home , I made a mad dash to thr bathroom and on the shower at full force allowing the hot water wash down me, it felt soothing and refreshing and I welcomed it.I had left my phone with it's broken screen on the bed and no matter how hard I try to gather my thoughts, they kept spiraling.For now I needed to be alone, to gather my thoughts.I glanced at he cracked screen, it reminded me of how my life was falling apart. I exhaled and wrapped my arms around me, suddenly feeling cold."Good evening, My lady." Someone knocked on the door and I knew it was one of the maids"What's it?""Dinner is served." She replied" I'll be downstairs soon." I said dismissing her before she could finish.I quickly changed into something cozy and joined Julietta and the rest at the dinning hall, thankfully they didn't seem to notice my late arrival as they chatted away. Truthfully I didn't feel like having anything to eat. I only wanted to be in the comfort of my room but then t
To The Highest Bidder: Mated To Alpha Lukan 00074: Someone Is After My Life
MERIDAAs the investigator walked out of the café, his figure slowly disappeared among the patrons. He seemed to be in a hurry and I wondered what just happened.I remained there, frozen , feeling puzzled and full of questions in my mind. His face showed me that there was an important piece of information he was keeping to himself. Something he didn't want to tell me.It was at that moment he was going to tell me more about my twin sister, a call interrupted us. He could have just spilled it out anyway before leaving.I wasn't seeing or hearing things, was I ?I clearly saw the name "Zayna" flash on his screen. I felt my heart race. Why was Zayna calling him? I felt a strong feeling of fear that made me uneasy and upset at the same time.I tried to calm myself down, taking short deep breath, but the worry kept getting stronger. There was something off, something I couldn't place my fingers on. I tried to relax, telling myself it was all a coincidence, that Zayna was the Beta's daug
