Adrain's POVI kept drinking the whiskey I had previously poured in the glass cup on my desk, allowing the deep burn to melt into my throat. I could still hear the sound of the door shutting behind Lupe just after she left. For someone like her, she had the audacity to seek for freedom. Really?, it was really funny. I swirled the drink into my glass and grinned.I said, "Freedom, hahaha." Letting the word linger. She doesn't how foolish she sounded when, she thought I was ever going to release her. It was an annoying and a ridiculous idea. She believed she could control the conditions of her stay under my home and bargain with me. Wow, she is so naive to ever think of that in the first place.Her bluster was funny, but it also caught my attention. Poor Lupe, who was frail and unnoticed, seemed to be unable to comprehend the flames. Even when the flames are consuming her. Despite the fact that she looked terrified, I could see it in her eyes and sense it in the way she stood in front o
Lupe’s POVI was carrying a basket of cleaning materials to the back of the pack house when I felt the slight morning breeze on my skin. At least I was out of that damned room, even though my whole body still hurt from the day before. I had to force myself to get past the embarrassment of what had already happened which hung over me like a shadow. There was nothing I could do about the rumors and gossip that kept flying in the pack house. Upon my return, Sarah had already piled up a list of chores for me to accomplish with harsh tone which pierced my already jangled nerves. I could hear a slight buzz of chatter coming from the pack house as I was cleaning the stony stairs by the garden.I looked up for a moment, my eyes trailing the sound. As the Lycan King strode down the stairs, his massive frame creating a menacing shadow against the morning sun, my stomach churned. Two guards were walking on beside him on each side, their movements deliberate and well organized.I instinctively g
Lupe’s POVEach day became more stressful than the one before it, and they all blended together. I quickly realized that I was seeing Ariel more often after our last encounter. We spoke briefly at first, either exchanging greetings or working together in the kitchen. However, she managed to defuse the tension that was always there around me.One day, when I was carrying a basket of linens to the storage room, it happened once more. Just now, Ariel had come out of the pantry, holding a pile of dishes in her arms."Need some help?" Her tone was informal, as if we were familiar with each other for years, as she asked.The tenderness in her voice made it difficult for me to just say no, even though I hesitated. “I guess I can deal with it dear,” I replied, managing a faint grin.She looked at me playfully. "Ohh, okay then, help yourself. However, I won't assist you in picking those up if you drop them."She was disarmingly humorous, and before I knew it, I was chuckling politely. It seeme
Chatrina’s POVIt was already a stressful day and everything around me now reminds me of my daughter lupe. Sometimes I used to hallucinate thinking she was tight before me. Everything was gone, even her laughter, and her beautiful smile which always made the home feel full. All I had left now was this excruciating pain in my chest and the oppressive guilt that tore me every minute of my life. Ohh... I miss my girlI sat near the window and gazed out at the far treeline. All I could see was regrets, and everything felt stale. As usual, my so-called mate Raymond had gone to his office. He found it simpler to act as though nothing was wrong.I was able to withdraw into my thoughts once again as soon as Kiera entered through the creaking door. Her face was so composed as if she wasn't feeling the way i was feeling. Maybe she doesn't miss lupe."Chatrina," she murmured in a light-hearted yet irritatingly laced tone. "You must quit making yourself feel ill over this. This will not in anywa
Chatrina’s POVMy chest ached so badly that it was really terrible. Days went by, but the sadness and betrayal kept on haunting me. I kept on seeing her face every time I closed my eyes. Lupe. The pain of the thoughts of loosing her was getting too intense. I was restless and also hellbebt on trying to figure out a way to bring her back. It has been tough for me for the past few weeks. Nightmares everynight, lost of appetite, cold feets and many other things that I can't really explain. In a weird way, the nightmares kept on reoccurring every night in different ways but still the same death. Even though the nightmares keeps reoccurring, it felt more real and terrifying than the previous days. I always see her body lying dead near the edge of the pack's boundaries, at the end of any dream. Her hands were curled like though she had struggled until the end of her life, and her skin was pale. She also had tears drop from her shut eyes. Then the lycan king will always appeared from a
Chatrina’s POVKiera and Raymond both turned to look at me, their faces looking shocked and confused ."Chatri..." I interrupted Raymond immediately before he could finish. "Don't even dare say a word," I said, using my hand to signal him. "You dont have to justify anything, I heard everything," I murmured in a shaky voice. "Mom, I..." Kiera stammered, but I whirled to face her, boiling with anger and disappointment, betray and unsettlement."You," I pointed my finger at her and said, "Kiera, you've always been this way, self-centered. But I never knew it would grow to this extend. This is more than I could have ever imagined. So because you couldn't bear to watch Lupe happy, you ruined her life. So all this was to get Garrett to love you. Let me ask, now where is her? You two put everyone's lives in danger for your own selfish interest.""No, that's not true!" Kiera objected, her eyes welling up with tears. "I simply didn't want her to suffer any harm after marrying Garrett. "The l
Lupe’s POVI dared not doubt that the absence of the Lycan King was the goddess gift to me. It felt like the burden I carried every day had disappeared, only a little while though. I recieved the news when I woke up in the morning. I was informed by Ariel. She caught me in the corridor with a sly smile on her face just as I was leaving my tiny room.She leaned closer and whispered, "Guess what?""What?" I brushed aside a few loose hairs and asked hesitantly."The Lycan king just left the pack house. He is gone for now," Ariel whispered."Gone?" Uncertain if I had heard her right, I repeated.With an almost amused smile, Ariel nodded. "To the northern regions. There was some talk about getting together with an ally, but people like me didn't receive all the details though.""How long is he going to be gone?" I asked excitedly. She looked around to make sure no one was listening and answered, "emm...three days, probably four. But given his personality, he'll most likely come back soon
Lupe’s POVPeace prevailed for four days. Atleast I hadn't been called into the Lycan King's quarters for four days now. I didn't feel his cold stare follow me about, and also the oppressive burden of his presence. Or the need to hide from him. I could walk around the pack house without the fear of bumping into him. It felt like my life had almost returned to normal, like I was a little free. Though I still have other demons after my life.Unfortunately, the peace I experienced, soon ended.I noticed the maids chatting in the hallway opposite my tiny room. I stood up and went close to the door, trying to eavesdrop what they were talking about.I heard one of them said, in a low, sharp, excited voice, "the Lycan king is finally back!"“Wow..when did he come back?” another maid asked.“Just few moments ago.” the first maid replied.That moment, my heart skipped a beat. I didnt know if I should cry or smile. The King of Lycans has already come back. Although I knew it would happen regard
Lupe's POV Someone might have tried to kill him, his hand fell weakly to his side. I tried to raise him up but it was futile, he was way bigger than I was, his hands alone were too big for me to lift. I tried to think fast, even if I managed to lift him up, I will have to answer to the guards, they might think I tried to kill him. I couldn't leave him like this, I would not forgive myself. But he deserves it. A voice that wasn't Leah said. "I still don't have the courage to do that." I replied."His friend." Leah said calmly."Does he even have one?" I asked shaking my head at his sorry state."He might not look like, but he does." Leah answered. "Who on earth would even want to be his friend?" I asked feeling all the emotions he made me feel come back all at once. The pains, the hate, the sadness, I wanted nothing more than to see him broken but now that I was looking at him, I couldn't leave him like that."The Beta, I believe they are friends." She replied."How can I find him
Lupe's POV I laid on my bed feeling restless and unable to sleep. "Leah, do you think he's okay?" I asked. "I'm as worried as you are, but there's nothing we can do about it." She replied. It was late at night yet here I was instead of sleeping, I was thinking about the same man who had brutally rejected me. "What the fuck is wrong with me?" I groaned closing my eyes as I rolled on the bed."I have no idea, but I can totally relate to how you're feeling." She replied. "That's because you're my wolf and you're a part of me." I said in reply. "Maybe." She was quiet for a while. "What's Sebastian's deal?" She asked. I shook my head, "I have no idea, he keeps popping up when he shouldn't. I told him that his proposal was not acknowledged because I belonged to the King but he refused to give up." "Do you think he's telling the truth?" She asked. "I have no idea, talking about this made me remember the day Kyna caught me in the bush with him." "If it wasn't for Dave, you would ha
Adrian's POV I picked up a bottle from the wine bar, undid the cork then took a long swing. "Are you alright?" She asked staring at me. I laughed, "of course, they think this would bring me down?" I shook my head. "I'm stronger than that." She nodded, "I'm glad, I was scared that you might be hiding in your bedroom away from everyone." I sent her a look."I'm sorry about your loss your highness." She placed her hand on mine, for a moment, I wanted to accept her condolences but I snatched my hand away from her hold. "Thank you." I said taking another swing.She held two cups, "You might want to use these instead." I placed the bottle on the table while she picked it ip serving the drinks. "You mentioned a certain they, what do you mean?" She asked. "Was she killed on purpose?" She asked offering me a glass.I emptied it's contents down my throat. "I don't want to talk about it." I replied watching her refill my glass. "I understand." We drank in silent, each of us lost in our
Adrian's POV "Speak!" My eyes were red, my claws longed to dig into her flesh. "No one sent me." She fell on her knees holding my leg. I moved away from her gasp as Cenat stood before me proactively."Why are you here?" He asked in a more aggravated tone. "I came to see my brother.""Who is your brother? Does he work here?" Cenat asked. "L.. Leo, I heard he was framed for the murder of the King's maiden." She said."Framed?" I scoffed. "Who told you that?" Cenat asked. "Ethan, he stopped by my house earlier." She said with teary eyes."Ethan? A guard here too?" Cenat asked."Yes, he's Leo's friend." Cenat laughed, "he stood against him today telling hin to face the music of his punishment." Her face fell, "N.. no! Ethan loves Leo, they have been friends since childhood." Cenat and I exchanged a glance. "Please your majesty, Leo would never hurt anyone, he hates the smell of blood. He would not be so stupid to kill the King's beloved." The image of Kyna's bleeding body flash
Adrian's POV Kyna had been laid to rest. She was thoroughly cleaned and dressed in newer clothes. "The bastard?" I asked. Cenat breathed heavily."He's in the dungeon just as you commanded." He replied. "I'm sorry for what happened to Kyna." He apologized staring at me."Hmm." I muttered staring into space. "How about the council?" "I made sure they were kept in the dark." He replied. "Good." We sat in silence for sometime, each of us lost in our own thoughts. "Do you really think he did it?" I asked suddenly. Cenat glanced at me in shock, "You don't?" He asked in return.I shook my head."Why do you think so," he asked. "An expert with knives can easily tell that those marks were caused by deep resentment." I stared at Cenat, "What happened between them was not enough for such resentment." "He was in love with her yet she was with you." He said, "love can make anyone go crazy." "I don't think a man would hurt a woman he loved like that." I said getting up."Is that the act
Lupe's POV Dave walked me into the garden, his steps slow to match mine. "I really feel horrible." I said feeling my stomach turn in disgust, the food I ate earlier threatened to come back up. "Let's find somewhere to sit." He held my hand leading me to a log of wood. I settled in closing my eyes. "Are you okay?" He asked. "Not after seeing Kyna like that." I replied, my stomach sent another signal. "She must have been scared." He leaned into the tree's bark. I imagined Kyna's once proud and fearless face turn into one of fear, her pretty face filled with lines of etched by dread. I could almost see her pleading for her life. I bit back the bile in my throat."I know Kyna can be annoying sometimes, but I can't help but wonder just how much she had offended the killer to have met such fate." I said.Dave wrapped his arm around my shoulders. "People are the most scariest creatures. Killing her was enough, but doing that to her body was just pure evil, only a wicked witch woul
Adrian's POV I stared at her lips, they were turning purple but I couldn't bring myself to let go. For some reason, I kept recalling her smiling face. She had wanted to speak to me, but foolishly I didn't give her chance to. Was it possible that she knew her killer? Had she been feeling threatened before we met last night?I was so stupid for ignoring her. My hands shook, her eyes were wide open but unstaring. They looked scared. "I'm so sorry Kyna." I whispered closing her eyes with my hands. "All you did was love me and that has caused this to you." I felt as though a part of me was broken. Ignoring the blood that left my clothes drenched, I pulled her to my chest."My Lord." Cenat cleared his throat, he had left earlier. "I think it's time we put her to rest, her wounds are severe." "No.. she's a strong girl, she might heal..." my eyes widened, "hurry Cenat, call a healer, she might still live." Her laughter kept ringing in my ears. He walked closer, "My Lord, she's gone w
Adrian POV At night the previous day.."Your majesty, I have some wonderful news for you." Kyna was all smiles as she jumped on my bed."You came at the right time, I'm hard." I sent her a lazy smile.She rolled her eyes, "I get that you love me so much, but I am starting to think you enjoy sex with me rather than my company." I grabbed her waist pulling her close, "I can't help the fact that you're so beautiful and the mere thought of you is enough to make me hard." Her melodious laughter made me smile. "Did you see the things I sent to you?" I asked planting a kiss on her neck as she snuggled against me."I did, I was here earlier to express how grateful I am but you were in a meeting with Beta Cenat." She said playing with the hem of her robe. "You can expressed your gratitude now." I said with heat in my eyes. She smiled as her fingers trailed lazily up my thigh till they were dancing dangerously close to my dick."You are playing with the King's meat Kyna." I muttered, need
Lupe's POV The tray in my hands dropped to ground a clatter and it's contents scattered about."What kind of joke is that Mira?" Sarah asked gripping Mira's hands, "That silliness will get you killed in no time." Mira's face was red, she had snot runnung down her nose. "I really wish that is the case, but it's not." Sarah slapped her on the arm, "The King will have your head if you keep saying that." She snapped.I glanced at Sarah, her hands were trembling, she was in denial even when she knew that Mira might be telling the truth. "Tell us what happened." I said sitting on a stool, for some reasons my hands were trembling. I never liked Kyna, and she hated me too but hearing the sudden news of her death was enough to overwhelm me. Mira slumped to the ground, her shoulders jerking in rhythm of her throaty cries. "You're joking right?" Sarah asked, this time she was calmer, her eyes were wide in shock. "T.. they just found her body dangling on a pole by the gate." Mira choked.