Anastasia never thought she would find herself in a bar on the night before her wedding day! Well, expect the unexpected because she never expected seeing her fiance on the bed with her step-sister! But if Anastasia thinks that's the end—she is wrong! Because Anastasia found herself on a marriage contract, and worse to the man her father hated and rivaled— Alpha Xavier Adam Calixto. Two souls who are bounded but hidden by the dark magic... Is it fated or destined? Will they find the truth or will they succumb to the lies?
View MoreBrent nodded silently, stealing a final longing glance toward where Xavier and I stood, then followed Lord Thamuz as he ascended the stairs.Xavier seemed to shake himself free from whatever had held him captive, lifting his hand to gently cup my face. His eyes searched mine while I mirrored his gesture. "Do you feel that?" I breathed in awe as my fingers trailed down his cheeks and across his lips."Mate..." Xavier growled in a rich, husky voice. He nodded as his wolf surged forward, its presence sitting boldly in his gaze.In all the time I had known him, I had never heard Xavier speak in such a tone, and it sent a delightful shiver of anticipation and longing down my spine as he looked at me."Finally... after all this time in darkness... my fated mate..." his wolf spoke hoarsely, disbelief coloring its voice as it almost cracked. "I found you... I am not... alone... anymore..."My heart leaped to my throat as Maine, my wolf, howled her sadness and grief at his past suffering, reso
Leah gently shook her head and let out a chilling chuckle. "No, don't worry. Your stepsister fuck with a low-level demon, and by the sounds of it, she has no idea that it isn't Xavier. From what I gather, they were still going at it when we managed to break in here," she snorted.A wave of relief washed over me as I turned to look sheepishly at Xavier. "I'm so sorry... I didn't want to believe it, but... I saw you... with my own eyes..."Xavier rushed toward me, enveloping me in his arms, holding me tightly as I buried my head against his chest. "I would never, princess. Not in a million years would I ever put us at risk in that manner," Xavier murmured, his fingers gently stroking my hair."As sickeningly sentimental as this is, where the hell is Nerissa?" Leah grimaced, cutting through the moment.A deep, ironic laugh echoed from the doorway to our right, accompanied by soft grunts, as we all turned in unison to face it. "She's in there," Brent intoned flatly. "I put her down for a
"I'm sorry. I didn't consider..." he stammered, clearly at a loss for how to act around me now."It's fine. Let's just get out of here, okay?" I murmured wearily, turning to exit the cell. However, my legs wobbled once again, and I had to lean against the door for support."Here, let me help you..." Brent offered softly, as I cursed myself under my breath."No, really... I... oh my goodness..." I stuttered as suddenly, my legs were lifted from the ground.Brent cradled me close to his chest, moving decisively forward. The warmth of his presence and the steady beating of his heart were, for the first time in what felt like ages, a familiar sound that brought me reassurance. I could sense his wolf rumbling in contentment at our proximity, and despite everything, I couldn't help but smile.'He misses us terribly, doesn't he?' I murmured quietly to Maine.'Well, he should have controlled his human better,' Maine scoffed in response.'Maine, think about the magic... if he was indeed under
'Oh, cry me a river, Anastasia. Your feelings are utterly irrelevant. You fell for a man to whom you signed a contract. You agreed to stand by his side as his Luna and partner. You didn't consent to anything beyond that, even with your counterfeit mating mark,' she responded calmly, before sighing and softening her tone.'Listen, I know it hurts, Anastasia, but we don't need a man to complete us. He may feel like home, but he isn't, not really. We are all we need. We are not the same as other females, Anastasia. I refuse to roll over and beg for affection or attention from an Alpha. If he wants me, he will pursue me, and if he stops, then I will let go. I will not fight to keep a male, as I know we are worth far more.'I couldn't help but snort softly despite myself; Maine was right, as always.'I'm sorry, Maine. I should have listened. I was being foolish.''No, you were just sheltered for the majority of your life. I have been kept from you for years while you lived in the palace. I
"Of course I do, you foolish little girl. Why else would I waste some of the best years of my life with a murderous fool like your father? I will destroy him and his family as utterly as he did mine. This isn't just personal; it has been a long time coming," Nerissa snarled."I don't understand..." I frowned, searching desperately for something, anything, to distract me from the sight of Eve trying to seduce Xavier on the screen. Even though we were only contracted mates, it still hurt like hell. He was the last person I ever thought would betray me, yet there he was... stabbing me in the back with none other than Eve.Even though I knew I wasn't truly related to her anymore, it still stung, considering Xavier knew all about our shared history. It just didn't make sense. He had stood by me through everything and agreed with each point regarding Eve. I couldn't wrap my head around why he would suddenly have a change of heart and rush after Eve so eagerly.Even if he was under some sort
I had lost track of time since they brought me to this place. Apart from Nerissa and Eve, there were no other signs of life in these depths. As much as I strained to hear anything beyond the closed door, only silence greeted me, amplifying my frustration. The quiet was overwhelming, and my arms had gone numb. Yet, the numbness was preferable to the burning sensation that had coursed through them before.Nerissa returned not long after she and Eve took Brent away to an unknown destination. She entered, humming to herself, pushing a cart with a television perched on top. On the cart's lower shelf, there was a tray with a few glasses and a jug filled with some kind of drink. Whatever it was, I had no intention of accepting it anytime soon. I suspected that a single sip might be lethal.I watched Nerissa with narrowed eyes, following her movements across the small room as she completely ignored me while attending to her tasks. Once finished, she exhaled with satisfaction, dusted her hands
Nerissa perched gracefully on the edge of the table, studying me in thoughtful silence. The room was hushed, save for the muffled sounds of distant voices echoing faintly through the corridor and drifting into the space around us."Ah! It seems our first guest has arrived!" Nerissa exclaimed with excitement as she slipped off the table, stretching her arms in a leisurely manner before her."Now, not a peep, little princess. I wouldn't want you to ruin the surprise!" she giggled, drawing her fingers across her lips in a shushing gesture.I attempted to open my mouth to respond, but suddenly found myself utterly immobilized. A fiery sensation seemed to course through my veins, urging me to scream, while my muscles fought to break free from their invisible restraints, yet remained powerless.Nerissa smirked as she sauntered toward me, her finger trailing lightly down my cheek as she gazed intently into my eyes."Do you like it, Anastasia? Isn't it exquisite?" she whispered joyfully. "Eve
Anastasia POV.My heart sank as the memories rushed back, overwhelming and relentless. How could I have been so utterly foolish? I was perfectly aware of the seedy reputation of that part of the city, yet the sight of the figure sprawled in front of me tugged at my heartstrings.This area was notorious as a haven for addicts, both human and those who dabbled in the darker arts—whether they had succumbed to the madness that dark magic often brought or indulged too frequently in the potions of unscrupulous apothecaries, their cravings now permanently insatiable. All of them shared one common trait: a tenuous grip on reality and a relentless drive to secure their next fix.Despite my wolf's warnings and Leah's advice, I had insisted on doing what I thought was right. Surely the pitiful figure before me deserved at least a bit of medical attention. The gash on his head looked horrific, and I had nothing on me to treat it.I found myself in this predicament because of my naivety, and now I
3rd POVEve felt a deep sinking feeling in her stomach as she realized her mother had already made up her mind about this course of action."Oh! I have so much to arrange! Eve, contact Brent and have him come here before Xavier shows up. I don't want them drawing any attention to our little project," she sniggered gleefully. "I'm quite curious to see just how long he can endure some of my most potent concoctions."With a grin, Nerissa darted down the corridor, calling back to Eve over her shoulder. "Move Eve! The faster we set things in motion, the sooner the kingdom will fall into our hands."Eve watched her mother walk away, feeling a profound emptiness settle within her heart. This was all for her future, and for the future of her baby. That was what truly mattered. Taking a deep breath and casting a quick glance at the spot where Anastasia was being held, she retrieved the phone from her pocket and dialed a familiar set of numbers.As Eve began to pace nervously, her stomach twist
I admired myself happily in the full-length mirror as the seamstress bid her goodbyes and departed the room, her arms filled with gowns.I smoothed my hands over the exquisite fabric of my wedding dress, a wistful smile playing on my lips.This was my last night as Anastasia Vanes, daughter of the Alpha King. Tomorrow, I would become Anastasia Lancer, wife and mate to Brent Lancer, the future Alpha King.Covering my mouth, I stifled a squeal of excitement.At last, I would leave this dreadful wing of the mansion and move to my own floor with my husband. I'd only need to see my stepmother and stepsister during special events, avoiding them on most days.I bit my lip nervously. Should I show my dad the dress? He would see it tomorrow, but we had so little time together anymore. Spending this last evening as his daughter might be a nice gesture.I sighed softly. If my mother were still here... Although my father had betrayed her by taking a mistress, I couldn't shake the feeling that lif
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