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59. Chaos

I wake up alone.The bed was utterly cold. I had only a few moments of clarity before the maids stormed the room, claiming that I had been summoned for breakfast. By the King.I stayed in instead, defying the order. He is not my King. No one tells me what to do in this foreign land. I didn't ask about Rune either. I didn't wish to know. Waking up alone was a loud enough message. He's back to being the bastard that he is, and frankly, I was too tired to care, to hungry to think. There was fatigue in my bones and I wanted nothing more than to close my eyes.So I buried my head in the soft, fluffy pillows and drifted off into dreamless sleep. Upon awakening the following day, shouts reverberate outside my door. Squinting, I witness the door being violently flung open, and my mother storms into the room, her eyes brimming with anger.Blinking, I push myself up from the bed and manage to croak, "Mom?"Her gaze fixes upon me, and for a fleeting moment, she freezes, scrutinizing my form. H
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60. Scarred

It's been a month since my wedding. Rune didn't show up, and the treaty between our races is broken.In the early days, I would often find myself gazing out the window, subjecting myself to the torture of waiting and hoping to catch a glimpse of him. I would imagine him galloping across my father's lawn, his pale hair dancing around his exquisite face. Sometimes, I pictured him bursting through my bedroom door, whisking me away like a thief in the night.But the pain became unbearable, and I had to stop.Now, I spend my days holed up in my father's vast libraries, devouring books of any kind, since I can no longer go to school. At night, I scrub my body raw, tearing at my skin to inflict wounds on Rune's mark that can keep it hidden.Nothing works. It stands out so starkly, I can no longer wear revealing clothings. I walk around my castle in coats and cloaks, and they watch me with pity. They look at me like I am helpless, like I have been violated and I have lost my mind due to it.P
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61. Dilemma

When I was fifteen, a disease plagued the poorer and destitute parts of Wolvendom. Father thought it would be good if I came with to see the people. That they would get to see me and know who their future queen was.Or, at least, that was what he told me. In truth, Father wanted me to see them, and understand the repercussions of his mistake in overlooking the cities himself, having handed their welfare over to a member of a council who thought it would be better to fill up his coffers than attend to the needs of the people.He was executed the moment we returned, but it did nothing to recover what had been lost.I got taken by rebels that day. I had gotten separated from my father's entourage when an angry mob--relatives of the sick and dead--attacked us.They took me and stripped me of all of my belongings, but it was the least of my worries, having found myself in a place I knew nothing about, surrounded by men, women and children who were either ill or dead. I was held hostage at
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62. I loved you

I wrench my hand away from Rune's touch, my voice laced with venom as I address him. "Don't touch me. Don't talk to me. Don't fucking look at me. You are their guest, not mine." Turning my fury towards my parents, I continue, "I can't believe you. The both of you."“Boris!” I yell at my guard who my guard who seems oddly content in conversation with two lycan males by the door, dressed as regally as Rune. . .Is that Cass?The idiot winks at me and his companion waves, snickering. What the hell is happening? Did everyone suddenly forget what happened at Lycanthia? Why does it seem like they are all in bed with him? I spend the next few hours growling and pacing restlessly in my room, my frustration growing. I bite my fingers in my agitation, unable to contain my outrage. "He literally kidnapped me. I—I fainted, woke up in a room—I mean, he could've at least taken the ropes off... and the blindfolds too, though they were kinda nice and..." I shake my head, trying to dismiss the conflic
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63: The Outrageous Lie

For supernaturals like us, love is a farfetched term. Having a deity choose who she thinks you are more compatible with saves you from a truckload of shit.Like falling in love. Being bound to someone and being in love with them are two different things.For wolves, our bonds are sacred, a gift from the Goddess. Love...love is discovered and built in the aftermath.That's why I know he's lying to me.Suddenly, laughter bubbles up from deep within me. It's unhinged, hysterical, and tinged with darkness. I jerk back, forcefully pushing my chair away. "Enjoy your dinner. We're finished here."Rune's fingers tighten around mine, attempting to stop me, but I wrench free, baring my teeth at him. "I'm not having your bullshit. You touch me one more time, and I swear by the Goddess that I'll fucking end you.""Astrid!" Mother scolds, her disapproval evident. "Don't speak to him in such a manner."I turn to her, my gaze piercing. "Remember what you said to me in the bathroom that day. What hap
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64: The Treaty

I shouldn't have said that, but in my defense, I didn't think he would care enough to steal a horse from my father's stable and storm to Gamma Frostclaw's home.Now, I look so stupid trying to explain why there was an angry ass ten feet tall fully turned Lycan trashing their home, bellowing Theron's name with fury."Have you any idea how many men it took to put him down? He almost killed my son. Surely, this is not a funny matter, princess," Gamma Frostclaw growls when my lips keep twitching. It is not his words that I find hilarious. It is the sight of Rune baring his teeth at the guards escorting him back, in a pair of trousers that are four times his size. The shift must have ripped his clothes. The lot of them look like they prefer to be anywhere else but beside him. They keep a safe distance from him, walking several feet behind him. If he so much as stops moving, they take more steps backward. Their eyes are filled with horror and a few of them have torn armor. Ju
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65. Goodnight Rune

I am far from thrilled to be here.As Rune hands my luggage to the guards, their lowered heads betray the pretence. Why bother?They address me with titles like 'Your Highness' or 'Your Grace,' going out of their way to make me feel uneasy. The discomfort only intensifies as we enter the King's Hall, and the guards open the doors for us.My eyes immediately land on the dais, where the King and Queen are seated, their attention fixed on a woman venting her grievances.As we step inside, the entire hall turns towards us, their gazes piercing and judgmental. They greet us with bows, their heads bowed low as we pass by.My feet stumbles, so does my heart, and I resist the urge to grasp Rune's fingers to steady myself.The King's gaze is fixed on me—I can feel it—just as I keep my eyes on him, peering through lowered eyelashes. His icy green eyes track every step I take towards him. When we reach the foot of the dais, Rune inclines his head, and the grieving woman steps away, giving us a w
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66. A boon for a boon

I have been thinking. A lot.I had thought that the ache in my chest was as a result of Rune's...escapades. But last night has brought in a new narrative, and I don't know what to think anymore. He's never cleared the air every time I accused him, so I had always assumed the worst.What if I had been wrong all along? His room didn't even have a whiff of Ginevra's strawberry scent in it. It doesn't make sense. I should have been able to pick up a scent, even if it's a month old. But there was nothing. Unless he went to her at night.I I groan, burying myself under the duvet. Nothing adds up. Why won't he just tell me the truth? Trying to understand him gives me a headache.I've been trying to ignore the fact that my name had been what brought him back to his senses. My name. Not Gin's. Not Lorna's. Mine.He had asked me to stay. Fucking hell. What do I do with myself?!I slam my fists into the mattress, frustration getting the better of me, and Boris knocks, asking if I'm alright.I'
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67. Truce

"Carriages make me sick," I lie, and even Boris isn't buying it. Rune pulls off his stained jacket and hands it to the nearest guard, whose face is scrunched up in disgust as he grabs it. "You're lying, and I can't tell why."He undoes the first few buttons of his shirt and my gaze is drawn to the bare skin peeking out from beneath. I take a step forward without thinking, and I don't even realize what I'm doing until Rune's fingers tighten on my upper arm. "Astrid," he whispers, voice strained, and I find that my hands are on his shoulders, and I'm standing on my toes, lips a few inches away from his neck."Oh, shit! Sorry!" I exclaim, stumbling backward and nearly losing my balance. Rune's arms instinctively wrap around my waist, steadying me.I push back, weirded out, and my gaze goes everywhere. Everyone seems to have more interest in the forest and plains around us, and I have a faint sense that they just want to avoid watching us."Sorry--about your shirt... jacket," I stammer,
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68. A Tease In The Garden

I run into Gin at the terrace.She is wrapped in a cloak, peering out into the space at nothing in particular. A bottle and a glass sit nearby. As I pass by, lifting my skirts, I hear her say, "You don't deserve him."Frowning, I turn slightly. Her eyes are red rimmed and swollen. She's been crying.My frown eases out a little. "You keep your opinion to yourself. I don't give a shit," I tell her, but my words are soft. Why is she crying out here, in the cold? Because of me? Or Rune?Gin chuckles, bringing the bottle to her lips. "Countless times, I've wondered why. Why it had to be you. What I lack that he found in you. Perhaps it's your fire. You're fearless, pup. I'll give you that."Shaking my head, I continue walking away. She's drunk, and talking nonsense. But she continues, "Many would have faced the Void and run from it. Many would have faced the darkness in him and fled from it. You though," she laughs again and I turn to find her straightening. "You challenged it."Ginevra s
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