All Chapters of SAVED BY THE LYCAN KING : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

ELISE'S POVI spent my day doing the chores I had been assigned. It seemed as if I was given a larger share of the chores and I didn't know why. I guess it was Gina's way of punishing me and Ms Kelly's way of making sure I stayed in my space. As I worked, my muscles ached with exhaustion. I had been working since morning with no break. Finally, I found a moment of peace when I had finished. I went to my room and laid on the hard metal bed. It wasn't comfortable in the slightest but at least, I could rest a bit now. The room was so little and so dark that it made it almost impossible to find solitude here but I had no other choice. After all, it was better than standing on my tired legs. I closed my eyes, letting the quiet of the room envelop me. The sounds of the house—the clinking of cutlery, the murmurs of conversation from the other maids, the occasional shout from the guards—faded into the background. My mind began to wander. Soon enough, I found myself dreaming of the past. In

I ran as fast as I could out of the arena. I ran until I reached the woods. My breath came in ragged gasps as I ran. I ran through the trees, thinking of everything that had happened. The pain of seeing my once loving parents now so cold and distant tore at my heart. The words my father said to me echoed in my head. "You're such an animal!" he said. The tears fell freely from my eyes now. There was an ache in my chest from all the pain I felt inside. I felt bad for hurting Gina, but she had started it. She was the one who challenged me. She was the one who made me angry. Even at that, it was somehow my fault. It was always my fault. I didn't matter to anyone. Nobody cared about me. No one wanted me anymore. Not my parents, not Jackson, not even the pack members. The people who were supposed to love me, to support me, had turned their backs on me. Maybe I'd be better off dead. I found a secluded spot in the forest, hidden from view. I collapsed onto the ground and started sobb

GINA'S POVI had never felt such anger boiling in my veins. Jackson had the audacity to compare me to Elise. Elise, of all people. I couldn't let that slide. This as all Elise's fault. With Helen at my side, we stormed toward where Elise was. She was supposed to be washing guards in the backyard. "I can't believe him!" I shrieked. "I can't either. How dare he compare you to her? She's a nobody" "Exactly! He has no right and neither does she" When we got to the backyard, we saw Elise there. She was busy, hunched over a line of freshly washed clothes. She had her back to us. Perfect."What do you want to do now?" Helen asked. "Just watch me," I muttered, my eyes narrowing at the sight of Elise. "She needs to know her place."We reached the clothesline, and without a second thought, I pulled hard on the rope, sending the wet clothes into the dirt. Elise turned around. Her eyes were wide with shock and confusion. For a moment, there was silence as she took in the scene, then her ey

ELISE'S POVI could hear the distant sounds of the ball from my room. The music and laughter from the grand hall echoed through the walls, refusing to be ignored. Everything was so loud that I could hear the ball clearly. I laid on my bed and closed my eyes. My head sank deeper into the pillow, but no matter how much I tried, I couldn’t shut out the noise—or the nagging thoughts racing through my mind.What if something went wrong? What if all the planning and sleepless nights were for nothing? Gina would never let me live it down if something happened. She’d probably find some way to pin every little mistake on me, even though she didn't help even in the slightest bit. A knot of anxiety formed in my stomach. I was reduced to a maid. I couldn't attend the ball even if I wanted to. What do I do now?I turned onto my side, facing the small desk in the corner of the room. That’s when I remembered—the invite Helen had given me, still sitting in the big bag on the floor. Instantly, an i

ELISE'S POVI stood there, locked into Ferris's gaze. My heart raced at the sight of him. The warmth of his hands on my waist made me feel some type of way that I couldn't describe. I was glad to see him. My wolf did a happy dance inside me. His sweet scent filled my nose. It took every self restraint in me not to pull him close and sniff him. "Let's go now, love" he said. Ferris gently guided me toward the center of the dance floor. The room seemed to still around us. The crowd of people parted to let us through. As we passed, everyone bowed their heads in respect for Ferris. Right now, the people in the room didn't matter. All I could focus on was the feeling of his hand in mine.We took our place in the middle of the dance floor. My heart was beating so fast that I could hear it in my ears.."Relax" Ferris said "I'm here" His words made me relax a little. I always felt safe and protected in his presence. As soon as we took our place, the orchestra shifted their tune. The music