Todos los capítulos de The Lycan King's Branded Mate: Capítulo 11 - Capítulo 20

Kazia A whirlwind of emotions coursed through me as I stood impatiently in front of the pet quarters. Meeting Iris had given me a glimpse of hope and piqued my interest in Murad's pets. It was time to break out from my self-imposed solitude and start interacting with others for my own good.The door stood in front of me, separating the comfortable bounds of my isolation from the possibilities that lurked on the other side. I took a deep breath and pushed the door open, bracing myself for what could possibly happen and how I would be received.My eyes examined the familiar yet strange surroundings as I went into the passageway. This wasn't my first time here, but the last time I was here, I was still fresh to the notion of being a pet, and looking around wasn't something that piqued my interest. The pet's quarters alone were unexpectedly larger than I had anticipated, with separate rooms allotted to each pet, guaranteeing a sense of seclusion; as a result, I had only caught glimps

Kazia Lady Agrippina's gaze lingered on me, her eyes moving from my head to my feet, studying me intently. The silence between us grew heavy, and I found myself growing more curious about the reason behind this private meeting. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, she spoke."Kazia dear, you are correct about there being a reason I brought you to this room," Lady Agrippina said, her voice carrying a hint of solemnity. "When I arrived in front of the lounge, I overheard Portia speaking ill of you, and I noticed the reactions of some of the other pets weren't exactly pleasant either. The atmosphere wasn't welcoming, and even though I usually don't get involved in such petty matters, I didn't quite like the negative energy toward you," she explained. Her words caught me off guard cause I hadn't expected that a person like Lady Agrippina would want to intervene on my behalf. The fact that she had overheard the disparaging remarks from Portia and seemed genuinely bothered by th

Kavan As Jason and I ate, the discussions surrounding us became a symphony of voices, each person's voice lost in the noise of the restaurant. Amidst the noise, a group of men at a nearby table drew our attention. Their loud laughing and seemingly passionate discussion invaded our quietness, and it also kinf of piqued our interest since we had nothing better to do for now. I exchanged a knowing look with Jason, considering there might be something important worth hearing. We moved in closer, seeming to be casually interested while quietly listening in on their talk. Their voices cut through the noise of the restaurant, with their words becoming clearer with each passing instant."...and can you believe it? Our mate Greg is working in the palace now," one of the men boasted, a note of pride lacing his voice. "Lucky bastard, I tell ya. He's got it made."I focused my attention on their conversation, my senses alert to any mention of any possible critical information. The fact that th

Kazia It had been a day since my encounter with Lady Agrippina, and I hadn't dared to step foot outside my room. Her words echoed in my mind, haunting me with their chilling implications. I got consumed by a paralyzing sense of fear that I could not shake off. How could someone who seemed so lovely and kind say something so dreadful and cruel?I repeated the conversation in my head, each word carving itself further into my brain. Agrippina's twisted reasoning had upset me, making me doubt my own existence as well as the complex power dynamics I was stuck in. Shivers ran down my spine as I recalled how she said she would have advised suicide if Murad hadn't bedded me. It felt as if my worth as a person had been reduced to the status of an object for their irrational desires, and it upset me to think that she had even threatened me after.Hunger clenched at my stomach, a clear reminder that I hadn't eaten all day, while I sat by myself in my room, lost in my thoughts and drowning

Kazia I finally got the confidence to step outside after spending the entire day cooped up in my room, battling my internal distress. As I strolled through the palace's corridors, I was filled with dread and at the same time, determination. My destination was the Pet's Lounge, which I expected to provoke a range of emotions from the other Pets. I was prepared for hostility, especially from Portia, who wouldn't fail to criticize me for whatever reason. But I wasn't going to let it stop me. I was desperate to meet with Iris, just to confirm my suspicions about Lady Agrippina and to also learn more about the lives of the other Pets before my arrival. Pushing open the door to the Pet's lounge without bothering to knock, I was met with the gaze of various women, each accompanied by their personal servants. Their eyes followed me as I scanned the room, seeking out Iris. I ignored the prying looks, my focus solely on reaching Iris, and getting the answers I was very desperate to he