Lyra (Mia) POV
“You can’t treat me like this. I am the Luna of this pack,” I tried to defend the little dignity I had left. “Are you still talking? Do you want to find out what happens to people who test my patience?” This was the same man who had been sweet to me initially. Which abyss had that caring individual been pushed into? I looked at him, and for a brief moment, something other than rage flashed in his eyes. Just kidding. That was my mind giving me a fantasy to console my cheeks, which throbbed with pain. The last time I had seen so much rage on someone’s face was when Xander had walked in on me with another man. That traitor! Damion’s eyes were even more reddened. It felt like another slap was lined up, so I moved back for my safety. Another one of those would surely cripple me. Don’t get me wrong—I had heard the tales about the great Alpha Damion! How he was fearless in the face of danger and how he slayed anyone who so much as breathed wrong in his path. But I hadn’t met that side of him. I had met the gentleman who had pulled me aside from the crowd just to make sure I knew what I was getting myself into. When did he switch skins with a monster? When did he become heartless? “Luna of this pack?” His mother asked rhetorically. Her answer was a scoff. “That is just a title meant to deceive everyone else in the pack. In this circle, we all know that you’re nothing but a coward who quits when things get tough. Like father, like daughter!” “That is not who I am!” I cried out. I was the girl who had been betrayed by her sister and her lover. I was the girl, strong and determined, who sought revenge for how she was treated in her past life. I wasn’t a coward… Sigh! Oh, right. I was the girl with a different face and life. Why couldn’t the Moon Goddess have sent me into a body without so many problems? “Yeah, right. Pathetic little girl!” Mrs. Byers said, rolling her eyes. “Do something, Damion. Don’t let this girl disrespect you and get away with it.” His attention spun from his mother to me. It was like she worked the words into his mouth. “I intended to be humane with you, but you’ve just proved to me that you don’t deserve any mercy. From now on, you might be a Luna to the rest of the pack, but here, you’ll be a prisoner!” I gasped. So my life could get even worse. They say words are key—well, let’s see how effective they’ll be in getting me out of these cuffs I’ve put myself into. “Please, I don’t want to be confined,” I pleaded. How was I going to sneak out and execute my revenge plan on my sister and Xander? How else was I going to find out why the royal family despised my new identity, Mia, so much? “You’ve brought this on yourself. Your movement around the palace will be restricted. You’ll be in your room until I have a need for you or it is time for dinner.” “But that will not be possible. I will have to move around the pack and perform my Luna duties.” “You’re just a title holder, Mia. If you think that just because everyone calls you Luna, you’re above me, think again!” “Let me handle this, Mother!” Damion scolded. His mother bowed. Now you understand what it feels like to be taunted, I wanted to say. But I made silence my best friend. If I wanted to help my case, it was a necessity. He turned to me, picking up where he left off as if he had never stopped. “You will not leave your room unless I give the order, and that’s final. If you try to disobey me, I will know, and I will make you regret ever agreeing to marry me!” “But you said you loved me. Why did you go through all these processes to marry me if all you wanted to do was treat me like a slave?” “Love? Why would I ever profess love to such a lowly individual like you—a traitor’s daughter? What we have is a contract marriage. You signed over your life to me when we were joined at the altar. In case you weren’t aware, the main goal of this marriage is to make your life a living hell.” That was not something you wanted to hear from someone you were going to spend the next two years of your life with. Not only were my days going to be spent in captivity, but they were also going to be made miserable. And please, don’t make the mistake of calling his bluff. The man had a record of keeping his word. There was no turning back for him. “Please don’t ruin my life like this.” “It’s already ruined. Now go up to your room. Your punishment for talking when you weren’t asked is that you’re not going to have dinner. Now get lost before I give you an even harsher punishment!” I scurried out of the room. I could feel their eyes on me, but I doubted there was even the slightest bit of pity in them. They were chuckling amongst themselves as I made my way out. The maid was done putting things together when I retired to my room. The room was as terrible as I had envisioned. The paint on the walls had peeled in most places, the space was cramped, and the bed made a creaking sound as I sat on it. “Sorry, Luna. I overheard the verdict Alpha Damion passed on you.” The last thing I wanted was pity. I wanted a way out of my dilemma. I just nodded to acknowledge her. She bowed and made her way out of the door. This was my fate now. I was a prisoner in my matrimonial home. But not for long. I intended to find a way to get out of this bondage.Damion’s POVSomething was off. I could feel it.Just as she could feel that I was troubled, I could do it too. There was something that struck her heart as soon as she saw that call.It might have said “unknown caller” but she wasn't ignorant about who was calling.There was no use leaning on the door, it was soundproof. I couldn't hear anything even if I tried.I let her action slide, letting myself get more concerned about what was going on at work. More entries were coming in by the day and it was hard sorting through them to pick out which one caught my fancy.If I was being honest, I would say that the main reason for my inconclusiveness has to do with Mia and that call running through my mind for most of the day.The other half of the day was fixed on thinking about the night I had just spent with her.I have never seen anyone who gladdened my heart like her. I felt peace holding her close, a contentment that no manner of conquest or violence could give me.This was all strange
Damion’s POVSomething was off. I could feel it.Just as she could feel that I was troubled, I could do it too. There was something that struck her heart as soon as she saw that call.It might have said “unknown caller” but she wasn't ignorant about who was calling.There was no use leaning on the door, it was soundproof. I couldn't hear anything even if I tried.I let her action slide, letting myself get more concerned about what was going on at work. More entries were coming in by the day and it was hard sorting through them to pick out which one caught my fancy.If I was being honest, I would say that the main reason for my inconclusiveness has to do with Mia and that call running through my mind for most of the day.The other half of the day was fixed on thinking about the night I had just spent with her.I have never seen anyone who gladdened my heart like her. I felt peace holding her close, a contentment that no manner of conquest or violence could give me.This was all strange
Lyra(Mia’s) POVA kiss woke me up from sleep this morning. It came from the same man who wouldn't even take a swift look at me.His deep voice has taken a toll on me as he whispered, “Good morning.”You would have gotten soggy in the vulva if you were lying down in that bed. Be happy for me. I deserve this.“I can't believe this. I was just surprised when he drove you into work as well!” Sandra exclaimed.“Let me just say that things have gotten better since the last time we saw. It really feels good to be back.”I had missed her so much.I was back to work in case you haven't noticed. Because the Alpha was showering me with affection didn't take away the fact that the ceremony was this weekend.I mean, I had done all it took to help Xander. But that was the barest minimum of what I planned for Damion's company.“We should get back to work though,” she said, grabbing some of the designs she had presented to me. “Now that you're back, a lot of eyes are on you with expectancy.”“How hav
Lyra(Mia’s) POVMy eyes shot back as I felt that cold tongue dabbing my oleadire spot.I didn't expect that he would take his time in this manner. It was torture, but on the flipside, pleasure awaited.My toes were curling as I held his head, pulling him closer. Let him choke on it. If he was going to send my mind through the roof, I was going to push him to peak as well."Right there," I managed to say, my muscles growing weak.My veins had emptied out. My heart was pumping out bliss at an alarming rate.My fences were peeling off as he made me his meal."Don't stop, please…" I begged as a finger slipped into my already moist cunt."Good girl…" he drawled, looking up with drops of dew on his shaven chin. "You smell so good."My brain was busy processing the ecstasy, shutting off all of my nerves to accept a compliment.This man wasn't helping matters. His finger was sliding in and out as if summoning me to some kind of amatory apex.His lips toying with every point in my honey was op
Damion’s POVHer thigh felt warm under my touch. My hand shook slightly as I gripped the soft skin, massaging it gently.“What are you doing?” Her meek voice got in my ears.I placed a hand on her lips, sliding down and watching the round lips part slightly.“I am trying to break the curse.”She said it herself and had gotten me all excited. If my mate was going to break the curse, mating would surely do the trick.There was no need to rush. I had her to myself the entire night.She was keeping on a strong front, keeping her eyes pinned on me and both hands rooted to the table.Her eyes spoke definitely of how she felt. It held not a cold pulling me closer by the second and begging for more than a touch.Was this love taking a grip of my cold heart?Every woman I have ever slept with has filled me with lust. I turn them inside out like cheap sluts and then toss them out the door.Why then did I want to please this woman other than have her just please me?Her flimsy clothing was barel
Lyra(Mia’s)POV“What do you mean by that?”I asked and immediately changed my mind. There was a more pressing question at hand.“Why did the whole transformation thing happen when it is not the full moon yet?”He sighed. “I don't know fully what is going on, but I think whatever happened has something to do with you.”I placed a hand on my chest, gobsmacked. “Me? All I have been doing has been to help you. Why would you blame me for what happened?”“I am not blaming you,” he retorted. A shiver ran through my veins as I felt his hands on my shoulder. “You're the reason why the monster is fighting so hard. I think he realizes that you can break the curse.”My heart sunk to my stomach. “I'm supposed to break your curse.” My voice was rising steadily. “This doesn't make any sense.”“It's time to tell you the truth. I feel you can handle it now.”I didn't know what I was signing up for, but I let him lean on me for support as we found our way to the cushion.“The curse is a miserable thing