Lupe’s POVAs I left to get other things, i returned to see Kyan had left too. I hissed and continued my task.At last, the dining room was tidy. The sunshine pouring in through the tall windows made the floor so shiny. I felt a tiny twinge of pride at the work I'd done, even though my arms hurt from the scraping and I could still perceive some pungent cleaning solution. I gave myself a little moment of satisfaction because it was uncommon for me to feel like I had done anything here.After gathering the cleaning items, I put the mop back in its proper place in the corner and wrapped the rags with care. I was about to go to my room when I heard footsteps approaching behind me. I didn't even turn back before my stomach fell.I knew it was Kyan again. Who else could it be if not her?"What the fuck do you think you are doing?" She said in a very harsh, disrespectful tone. 'Why won't this b*tch leave me alone?' I wasn't surprised that she came back to check. And here I was, thinking sh
Lupe’s POVAfter she was done making mockery of me, she left feeling like a boss."You shouldn't get on her nerves. She is the witch here. Though to you, worse. I've not seen her behave this inhumane to anyone before." A girl said from behind.I cleaned my tears and continued, giving no room for chats."I'm Ariel, what's yours?" The girl who is obviously a maid too, asked.She bent and helped in packing the dirts on the floor so, it would be easier for me to mop."Thank you." I said instead of telling her my name."Since you are still in a bad mood, I will finish this and maybe later." She said and I didn't answer. She did as she said and left me alone.Quickly, I finished up and rushed to my room. It was my only safe shelter. Once I leave that room, something would surely bring tears to my eyes.My room's small windows let in the early light, which left the walls in deep shadows. The pain of shame from yesterday incident was still very fresh in my mind. The incident kept on replaying
LUPE'S POV After several hours, the loneliness was intolerable. My stomach started grumbling but, I wasn't served food or water. No one responded when I pleaded to even use the restroom. I eventually lost it, when it became impossible to hold, and the embarrassment of wetting myself just made me feel worse.Tears were streaming down my cheeks as I sat on the chilly floor and held my knees to my chest.'How did this happen?' I thought sourly. I never expected any of this. All I wanted was a peaceful existence. A mate who cherished me. An opportunity to feel cheerful. Garrett would have given me that life if it hadn't been for the Lycan king.Happiness, however, seemed like a distant perception, something that maybe, belonged to someone else.I said there theough the long day and the night freezing in cold. Nobody came to check on me, I felt like they've forgotten I even existed.The following morning, I was too weak to rise when the door finally opened. Two guards came in, frowning
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
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
Adrian's POV "We have no idea who she is." She replied with shoulders trembling in fear."I think she's a friend to the Luna, they are inseparable. For some reasons, I felt proud of Fiona. I was grateful that at least she was nicer to Lupe."Not everyone is like you." My wolf interjected. Ignoring him, I turned to the girls, "Describe how she looked." I needed to be sure for the last time. "Or aren't you just stalling?" He interupted my thoughts again. As much as I hated to admit, he was a little right, for the first time in my life, I was frightened to see someone. I felt so bad for the way I treated her and I was scared of her reaction. She probably hates me. I deserved it, every feeling of hatred that she had for me, I deserved every single one of them. "She is tall, taller than the queen. Her face is one of the most prettiest I've ever seen. She's well endowed and she has a very bold and daring aura." It was her, it was Lupe. "What are you doing to my people, brother?" I h
Adrian's POV The pack was busy when I got there, people moved around carrying furnitures and portraits bearing the picture of their Alpha, Alex. They walked past me giving me a small bow as they went. It felt strange, they seemed to care about their Alpha than they cared about me.Not saying a word, I walked in their midst. "I can't wait to see the Luna, I heard she's very pretty." One young girl carrying a flower pot said with a blush on her face."Oh, you weren't her when she was announced as the Luna." Her friend replied.The flower girl shook her head, "My mom was sick, the king was kind enough to let us take her back home to her father to get treated. He didn't want us to say, but he gave us enough food and gold to keep us going till she was able to get back on her feet." "The King has always been nice, he's just like his father." Her friend was smiling. "Don't you think the queen is like the former queen too? I heard she's equally alike." Her friend smiled, "She's more beau
Adrian's POV "Her scent is faint, I can barely trace her." My wolf released a frustrated growl. "Let's keep searching, we must find her." I replied jumping over a fallen maggot infested tree. I got to a crossroad, for some reasons, her scent was gone. It was as though she vanished into thin air. I couldn't tell which road she took. Deciding to trust my instincts, I took to the left leading to her former pack. She might have gone back home to her family. "I don't think she's stupid enough to go to where you'd find her." My wolf muttered."There's no harm in trying, I will leave no stone unturned till I find her." I replied increasing my pace. Time was no on my side, Dave was drifting slowly into eternal sleep and my kingdom was falling. I needed Lupe more than anything else. I trusted Cenat to hold off the army, but he can't hold them off for long, he was injured. Fighting off a thousand well trained hunters was a difficult task. He was obviously risking his life. I hoped that th
Lupe's POV "Are you fine Lupe?" Fiona asked as she patted my back. I was squatting on the ground with my head bent down towards the heap of grass that had just been cut. My throat felt like it was filled with packs of needles that pierced my flesh hard. "I'm okay, it's just the morning illness." I replied getting up. She handed me a bowl of water, "wash your face with this, I will get the healer to check how the child is doing." "I'm fine Fio- Luna Fiona, I just need a little rest. Guess the baby doesn't want food this morning." I smiled at her hoping she would relax. Her shoulders were tensed and her facial expression filled worry. "Just call me Fiona, we are friends so it's fine." She took back the bowl before handing it over to the maids who stood behind us. "Even if the child doesn't want food, you still need to see the healer, and I'm not listening to any protests." She sent me a playful scowl. "Alright, do what you please your highness." I bite back my laugh.Since I left