Lupe's POV Another full moon was fast approaching, I couldn't help but feel nervous. The last full moon when I shifted, I still haven't recovered from the ridicule I received."Everything will be fine right, Leah?" I tried to start a conversation with her, it's been a while we had really spoken to each other."I hope so, I keep feeling strange these days." She replied. "I sensed it, what's happening to us?" I asked, we were already weak as it is, I wasn't ready to face another misfortune since that was happening around me so often these days. She released a deep sigh, "I have no idea.""Lupe!" The door to my room was pushed open roughly. "What is it?" I asked looking towards the door, it was Mira. "What do you want this time?" She rolled her eyes at me, at that moment, I wished they would fall off their sockets but they didn't. "Kyna must think I'm her personal maid or something." She grumbled. "Kyna said you should meet her at the outskirts of the garden by noon." I smirked, "
Lupe's pov"I will act as though this conversation never took place." I made to move but he blocked my path. "Why can't you believe me?" He asked reaching for my hands but I shoved them behind me.He sighed, "I will prove it to you then." "Prove what?" "That my feelings are genuine." He said calmly. I couldn't wrap my head around the fact that the Lycan King's elder brother just admitted that he was in love with me, how? When? What on earth was going on?"I know you're wondering why I would fall for a damsel such as yourself." I sent him a look, how did he know what was going on in my head?"When I first saw you, you were pratically glowing, I was stunned as to why such damsel would be a maid in the royal house, I can't lie, I was mesmerized by your beauty." He smiled sheepishly.Butterflies played around my stomach, was this how it felt to be admired? "What made me fall even harder was the boldness you used against the guard that night." My face became instantly warm, my cheek
Adrian's POV "Why would you do that?" I asked dragging her inside the room after I dismissed Cenat. Kyna's eyes became teary, "I.. I perceived a man scent." She replied. "I'm speaking the truth your highness." "I know." I replied with a calmer tone. "You see, I wasn't bullying her." She said with her lips pouted just the way I liked."I know you weren't." I replied connecting my lips with her. "Your brother doesn't like me." She said as soon as I pulled away. "Why do you think that?" I asked sitting beside her. "He always takes that girl's side instead of mine, the other day, I heard he almost dismissed Sarah because of her." She said.I watched her go on about the breeder and how she doesn't like her. Her voice drifted off my ears while I stared at her, Kyna was always there to make my mood better. She knew how to calm me down with her body, she didn't mind if I went too hard, she took it all without complain then she would pat my back in silence till I sleep. "Instead of rep
Adrian's POV To say I was stunned was an understatement. "I must say you intrigue me, Gretel." I muttered getting out of the bathing tub, her eyes wandered through my body shamelessly, I didn't blame her, I was shaped without flaws I picked up a robe wrapping myself, she took in a deep breath dragging her eyes back to my face. Kyna released a scoff of disbelief, "She just disrespected you, your highness." She muttered obviously disappointed that I haven't separated Gretel's head from her neck yet. "Take your time here Kyna, I need to talk to her." I said walking out of the bath room dragging Gretel with me. "You're hurting me." She said trying to free her hand from my hold. I tightened my hold as I led her out of my chambers. Once outside, I threw her away from me as though she stinked. "Who let this wench into my chambers?" I asked the guards standing by my door. "W.. what did you just call me?" She asked with a small gasp. My eyes turned into angry slits, "I fucking asked
Lupe's POV Tonight was the full moon, for some reasons, my wolf was restless. Her actions rubbed off on me too, I was clumsy with my work. When Sarah had asked me to do the dishes, I managed to break two of them, she lets me off the hook with a glare. "Leah what's the matter?" I asked sitting under a tree in the garden, I needed to take a break to calm her down. If she was having a bad time, it would run off on me too. "I can't explain, I just feel really strange." She replied. "Is it because of the full moon?" I asked, bringing up the topic we were both avoiding. "It might have something to do with these jitters." "Listen Leah, I know we are a little insecure about how we look, but I really don't want us to feel down because of it, when have we ever given a fuck about what people think?" I asked."Never?" She asked in uncertainty."It's okay to be different." I said more to myself than her, I still couldn't forget the way the others had stared down at me with mocking eyes, how
Lupe's POV "Mate?" Adrian scoffed, his lips curling at the end in a smile that I couldn't read.My wolf went ahead of itself, probably feeling excited, she lunged at Adrian with an excited whimper."Mate!" She released an excited howl into the night sky. "You're embrassing me Leah, why do you think he would be excited that the mere girl he bought as a breeder is actually his mate?" "I think he would totally love the idea." She squealed burying her head deeper into his bosom.I wanted to melt in embarrassment."Why do you think so?" I asked, my heart was beginning to beat in anticipation, I was once mated to a Beta, had my life snatched and now, the moon goddess must have felt so bad for making me go through such evil encounter, she decided to make me his mate. "The mother of his pup is actually his mate, who wouldn't love the idea?" She muttered taking in his scent. It was intoxicating, I would do anything to remain in this position forever. His skin felt warm, his scent was heav
Gretel's POV.I stood at the entrance of the woods watching the scene before me unfold. Just when I thought I had just that pretty mistress to contend with, the moon goddess decided to be unnecessarily generous by giving Adrian a mate.Men like Adrian shouldn't be mated to just one woman, they should be mateless for girl like myself. Adrian pushed her to the ground then knelt beside her, I could tell he was whispering but I couldn't hear what he was despite how much I tried to strain my ears. The young girl's once excited face was stained with tears, she was barely holding on to her sanity. He got up and publicly rejected her before storming off. I smiled, Adrian was one brutal man.My eyes went back to the weeping girl on the ground, I stared hard at her face making sure to recognise her. She was a threat to my future relationship with Adrian.I watched as the girl picked herself up from the ground, she stared quickly around her at the spectators who were watching their very enter
Dave's POV "Have you heard the rumours?" A young palace maid asked her friend who were sitting on the ground in their human forms. The moon was still up in the sky, so werewolves wandered about aimlessly while some hunted. I watched the shifting activities from up the oak tree where I rested enjoying the night breeze."What rumours?" The friend ask, her interest piqued. I was not interested in the hunt, I just needed the fresh night air and the woods was willing to host me. It wouldn't be bad to enjoy the night sky with some sweet palace gossip. If only Lupe was here, it would add to the fun, I'd get to tease her and enjoy the luxury of seeing her blush and those white teeth of hers."About the breeder." The first maid said flopping down beside her friend. I went still, was Lupe fine? Did brother hurt her again?My heart began to pound, I hated seeing her cry, it would make me hurt too, she was the little sister I never had and one I wished to protect from everyone including him; my
Lupe's POV Adrian's eyes searched mine as though he was expecting me to say it's all a joke. Fiona cleared her throat moving forward, "She couldn't tell you and I believe you know the reason why." Adrian was silent, our eyes held each other's, trying to decipher what the other was thinking. "I believe the pain you felt was a mild contraction, the child is still a little early to come." The healer went on oblivious of the tensed atmosphere in the room, either that or he deliberately choose to ignore it and get the hell out. "Say something Adrian." Fiona said, Alex was behind her. "Fiona, I think it's best we give them some space." Alex placed his arm around her shoulder to usher her out but she shook him off. "I'm not leaving." "I am so stupid." Adrian muttered as he fell slowly to his knees and both his hands on my laps. "I.. I.. I shouldn't have made love to you last night, I hurt you and the baby." He looked really scared. Alex cleared his throat, "That's sounds very person
Lupe's POV I laid on the bed with my eyes fixed on the ceiling, last night was wonderful, it first like my first time. Adrian was gentle as a dove but at the same time he gave me the pleasure I desired. He looked and sounded sincere, but a part of me was still skeptical about trusting him. He requested that all my things be moved to his chambers. He was moving at a very fast pace that it was almost scary. "He's sincere." Leah whispered. "I feel so too, but it's hard." I replied rolling over to face the window. "It's not that difficult, you humans tend to make issues harder than it really is." I knew she was shaking her head at me."It has to do with emotions Leah, he has hurt me for so long, but I'm willing to give us a chance." I replied, but it turns out explaining things about feelings and emotions was almost useless to a wolf. "He said he was sorry and his wolf wants me too, so let bygones be bygones." She replied."You never disliked him did you?" I asked teasingly. "Of co
Adrian's POV She was a temptation I couldn't resist. Perhaps it was because I was beginning to see her in a different light. She looked very beautiful, the moon light glowed in her skin illuminating her beauty and giving her a pretty and fearless goddess glow. "You're coming or not?" She asked with a seductive look in her eyes. "Are you sure about this?" I asked walking towards her. "You're in or out?" Not wanting her to change her mind, I hurried towards the bath tub. Slowly, I stepped into it sitting across her. Her breasts looked heavier than I remembered, her nipples were red and pointy. "Lupe.." my throat was dry. My body ached to reach to hers and show her just how much I needed her and how sorry I was for being a brute all these while.She went down into the rose water, then pulled herself up with water dropping down her hair. Unable to hold my urges any longer, I moved closer to her pressing my body into hers, my arms circled around her tiny waist pulling her closer to
Lupe's POVHis lips were soft yet they press down roughly against mine. His arms drew me in softly, pulling me into his masculine warmth. When he pulled back, we were both panting. My eyes were fixed on his, they were fillled with an emotion that resembled admiration and something else. "Do you know how long I've wanted to kiss you like that?" His voice was low, eyes never leaving mine.Not knowing what to say, I remained silent. "I hate ruining the moment, but you need to hurry, Dave is barely hanging on." Beta Cenat said holding his infested shoulder. He was shot with the same poison as Adrian. "You're one to talk when you're wounded too." I frowned. "I'm hanging on, attend to Dave first, the army and I will move the bodies and kill any survivors." He replied.At the mention of survivors, it finally dawned on me that I was drenched in blood from head to toe. I reeked of the rogues rotten blood. Bile rose up to my throat. "I don't think anyone would survive this though." This t
Lupe's POV My hands moved faster than steel. It sliced through the rotten fleshs of the rogues and the hunters. My eyes were fixed on the gates, I need to save Dave before it was too late. I needed to fight without facing the danger of hurting my pup, fighting in my human form was not helping, the hunters were strong, they fought till their last breathe. Whatever Sabastian promised them must be something they were willing to die for. I sensed the presense of a rogue behind me, I turned sharply. "It's you." His words were sloppy and he counted them as though he feared words. I sent him a look with one hand placed over my stomach protectively. That was becoming an habit, I needed to drop it before I get caught."Care to identify yourself?" I asked keeping my eyes on him. I noticed that we were drawing the attention of the other rogues who were moving closer to me. "That is none of your business." He snapped. My eyes scanned through the crowd in search of Adrian, but he was busy
Lupe's POV For a moment, my heart stopped then it began to beat wildly. He was staring at me with those dark eyes, I was experiencing a lot of firsts with this new Adrian, for the first time, his usual arrogant look was gone, replaced with ones that stared at me with so much intense emotions.I swallowed hard trying to calm my beating heart. "Don't do that." I said not taking my eyes off his. "Tell me what I shouldn't do." His voice was low, we were alone in the woods, surrounded by animals who crawled in the shadows and insects whose chirping was loud enough to make a deaf man hear. But for some reasons, I wasn't scared; I have never been scared of him but I once dreaded meeting him. Seeing him here all alone in the middle of nowhere, I should have been scared of what he might do to me but crazy me was tingling in anticipation. The look in those eyes was driving me crazy. "D.. I mean, don't worry about me." Damnit! Why in the name of the goddess was I stuttering?!"Why shouldn't
Adrian's pov.Her eyes were hard, I could tell that she was very worried about Dave. She must have liked him a lot, afterall, he protected her while I failed. A part of me suddenly felt jealous of him, he had someone who was very worried about him. "I can't have you risk your life Lupe, I will find a way to bring Dave here, I think that's better and safer." I said not moving an inch from where I stood."You think?" She scoffed at me. My jaw dropped in disbelief, "I.. I think it's less dangerous." "Let's say we do it the way you want, on your way back to the palace, you get shot by the same poisonous arrows, then you bring Dave out into that horrible battle field, risking his life. Woah, very brillant idea." She clapped.Instantly, I felt so foolish for the first time, "You're right, it's too risky." "What are you both planning to do?" Fiona appeared at the door, I could tell she had been eavesdropping. "We are leaving Fiona, I'm sorry it's sudden, but thank you for everything." L
Lupe's POV Instantly his hands fell off my waist, I picked myself up."What games are you trying to play your highness?" I drawled the last part as I folded my arms watching him. He pushed himself up, "games?" He asked looking confused."Yes, if you think I'd easily fall into your trap, then you better have a rethink." My hands were trembling in anger. There was no way he would suddenly come searching for me to apologize for his wrong doings especially not after I heard his harsh words the day I left the palace."Lupe, I am not playing any games, I came here to plead for your forgivness and ask that you return with me to the pack." He said. "Return to hell?" I scoffed, "You're kidding." "What can I do to make you believe me Lupe?" He asked. "How can I believe any word you say when you were so ready to have the guards throw me out? Aren't I the bitch you hated? I decided to save myself the shame by leaving in my own accord." I spat at him.His face dropped, "You heard." It sounde
Lupe's POV All eyes in the room turned to face me, including him. I must be crazy walking towards the same man I ran away from in my own accord. But I couldn't let him die. I overheard him talking to Fiona pleading to see me for some unknown reasons, he sounded desperate. "Are you sure about this Leah?" I asked as I walked towards wondering if I could really heal what the healer couldn't. "Yes, all he needs is your blood to cleanse his contaminated one." She explained. Fiona turned to me with guilty eyes, "I'm sorry Lupe, I don't know how he found out."I sent her a smile, "It's fine." I knew it would take him only a couple of hours to find me. To be honest, a part of me came here hoping we'd cross paths someday. "Lupe, can we talk?" Adrian asked. For the first time since I knew him, he was being polite, not the usual jerk that I was used to.I remained silent avoiding his gaze. "Can you help me with a knife?" I turned to the maid standing by the door."Yes my lady." She bowed