CHASE POV
I was given two months to find a mate, or I'd die a slow, painful death. So, I thought of capturing the first woman that came into view and locking her up in my room, beating her up until she agreed to mate with me, or declaring I was looking for a mate in my pack and watching a lot of women wait in line.But I wasn't a beater. I had never hit a woman before despite how annoying they were, and many of the women in my pack were only good as fuck buddies.Kicking at the carcass of the fox I had finished feasting on, I stared at the night sky as several howls resounded from afar.Standing up, I stretched my aching limbs and sniffled as a new scent wafted into the air.The hair on my body prickled, and my ears perked up.I dashed towards an opening and halted."Mate!" Ajax growled.I stared into my mate's eyes and doubted she knew who I was.Five hundred years of being hopeless, roaming the world, and searching for the cursed mate that was talked about in the prophecy. 'The cursed mates shall meet, and only then would the true Alpha Lycan king reveal his true form.'For 500 years, I had been without my true powers.I was born a lycan but lived my whole life as a werewolf. I had tried my best to blend in with the werewolves and was glad it worked.The Lycans had things in common with the Werewolves, but at the same time, there was a vast difference between us.For instance, Lycans were stronger, more intelligent, and more agile. And the significant difference between them was the transformation.Although skilled werewolves and Lycan could transform at will, Lycan walked on two legs rather than on all fours since we were more human than them.Still, we were the same vicious beast.My Lycan gene was locked away, so I was stuck in my werewolf form during the transformation. I had gotten the werewolf gene from my mother.I was an outcast in my original pack(the MoonShine Pack)for having a Werewolf gene, and I was told I couldn't take the Lycan king's throne as only true and pure blood lycan could rule over other Lycans.My father, King Nathanial, was the last Lycan king and Alpha of the MoonShine Pack, and he had gotten the title by merit. He was the son of the MoonShine Pack Alpha and Luna, and both were pure-blood lycan.I was born differently since my father decided to fall in love with a Werewolf, which was forbidden. He never abides by the rules laid down, and no one questions his authority. It was as though they all awaited his death to take back what was rightfully theirs because the elders had practically chased me out of my pack and home as soon as my parents died, which I believed was a planned coup.I was merely a child of ten when it happened, and since then, I roamed about hopelessly.Of course, I was now an Alpha werewolf. I had gotten the title by helping some nameless group of werewolves gets rid of scavengers and rogues. They had called me their saviour and made me their Alpha.But that wasn't my true identity. Heck, no one knew who I was, not even my mate, that was currently staring at me."She's our mate!" Ajax said.How didn't I know who she was until now? I should be able to tell the woman standing before me was mine before now.Fúck, I had known her for a few weeks, but nothing had pointed to her that we were mated. Had the moon goddess purposely stopped that from happening for some reason?I didn't know why, but I doubt it was good enough to have made me suffer for this long!I glanced at the sky to see if I was being pranked because, according to the prophecy, my mate was also supposed to be cursed.When we both met each other, something spectacular would happen.Here I was, staring at her, and nothing significant had happened.The moon goddess Selene was having a good laugh at me. She was enjoying how terrible I was becoming, seeing as I had limited time to live.Shit, she was our guardian and should not be glad I was helpless, but I guess she was excited after all.Only two months left, and that was when the prophecy would expire. I was glad, though. At least all the nightmares I often had would stop when I died eventually, even though I wasn't looking forward to it.Also, my current grudge against the moon goddess for making me suffer this long would vanish.I took a deep breath and regretted it as her intoxicating scent wafted into my nostril.Ajax clawed at my heart, squeezing hard, and threatened to dart out of me, but with all my willpower, I suppressed its desire.I grimaced. 'fucking chill!'Ajax whimpered. 'We need to mark her. We need to make her ours. She's our redemption!''Nothing is happening!' I growled.I believed my growl was that loud as my mate, Allison, stumbled. But she didn't fall.Her toffee-brown eyes glowered at me, and she sneered. "Who the hell are you?!""She doesn't know us?" Ajax whimpered. I could hear the hurt in my wolf's voice, and I rolled my eyes mentally.Of course, she didn't. Allison hadn't seen me in my form until now. And I didn't think she could have seen me because I only shifted at nighttime whenever I went hunting, and we've only known each other for weeks.We were still very much strangers, but not in the bedroom.And there was only one person that had seen me in my werewolf form, Sinclair Stone. We were once best friends until we drifted apart, but that was a story for another time.Also, Artemisia. But I doubted she'd reveal that to anyone.Moreover, I needed to have the utmost concentration on my mate and as well try to figure out how the hell I got mated to her when she wasn't even cursed.I didn't know how long Allison and I stared at each other, but she spoke up first."You should know I am a skilled Delta and can take you down in a few seconds!"I scoffed and stepped towards her slowly, but she backed away. So much for being able to take me down in a few seconds.Yet, I knew she wasn't kidding. Allison was not just a talker; she was feisty. She was a girly girl but more than just the pretty face appearance she often exhibited.I had seen her fight off some bullies and knew she could handle even the most minor things.But somehow, she seemed scared. I could see how her large brown eyes flitted around as she staggered backward."I said do not get closer!" Her voice was shrill, and I halted.'Stop scaring her.' Ajax cautioned. I ignored my wolf's voice as I continued to stare at her. My intention wasn't to frighten her; I wanted to know if I'd feel the same thing up close.And maybe I shouldn't have tried coming up close because it was even worse.My heart palpitated as though I had run several miles. My throat was dried and closed up involuntarily. I knew it wasn't because I had just finished feasting on the fox I had hunted a few minutes ago before her scent clouded my sense.It was the mate bond. The attraction between us from the onset was an obvious giveaway, but I had ignored it all.Was she born on the night of the cursed moon? Was she cursed like me?I wished to know all that."Alisson!"My heart pounded as I heard her name called. I needed to leave else it would be a problem for me. I was in her territory, and by rule, it was prohibited for a Werewolf not of the same pack to infiltrate another territory without being friends or without any written agreement of whom I was visiting.Yet, I couldn't seem to move. It seemed as though my feet were stuck to the ground.ALLISON POVI didn't know why but for some reason, I seemed drawn to this mysterious werewolf. I felt a familiar feeling. A feeling I only got from a particular person; I felt it with this werewolf.My eyes narrowed as I stared into its icy blue eyes. Was this Chase?I didn't know, and I doubted he was the one. The reason I couldn't ascertain if it were he or not was I hadn't seen him shift. Of course, I knew he was an Alpha werewolf, but that was all. And we met just a few weeks ago for me to learn more about him.Yet, I knew all the rooms in the pack house.I grimaced, shaking my head as the image of our last encounter rushed into my mind.Despite how juicy it was, it would be our last.I had broken up with Chase as he couldn't give me a good reason why he had kissed Artemisia.He had even made me look like a fool and had casually dismissed me. The nerves of him!Now, gazing back at the werewolf made me think of him. I had vowed never to have any thoughts about him after yesterday, b
ALLISON POVWhat could be worst than having a powerful witch point a deadly torch at you, calling you a cursed child on your joyous day?I doubt there was anything worst than that."She has the cursed mark!" Her voice was so loud it almost deafened me. I staggered backward as she moved towards me.Stumbling on my feet, I fell on the ground and stuttered. "W-what do you mean?"My wide eyes moved around the hall, and I saw everyone was frozen in place.It was as if time stopped, and only me and the great witch could move.She snarled. "This is no place for you, the evil one.""I am not evil!" I said firmly, offended by what she was saying to me.I didn't understand what was happening, but I wouldn't say I liked it.More so, what angered me the most was she had jerked me away from my wolf and accused me of what I didn't know of!"You are, and you shall die!" She said and pointed the torch at me once more.I saw it glow, and fire spewed out of it."Leave me alone!" My yelling helped those
The darkness was all-consuming. It was a thick, suffocating veil that seemed to wrap around me like a cloak.I could feel it seeping into my bones, its icy tendrils creeping through my veins and filling me with a sense of despair.I had been running for what felt like an eternity, my feet stumbling over the rocky ground as I struggled to find my way. I had no idea where I was, but the fear gnawing at my stomach seemed to grow with each passing moment.Dashing out of the pack house at first light wasn't what I envisaged. But then, what had been happening for two days now wasn't what I had imagined.I should have listened to mother. I assumed she was being irrational and had brushed everything aside.But thinking about it now, I knew it was more than rational thought.Of course, I escaped with the help of my mother. I didn't know where exactly I was heading; leaving the pack alive was the only thing that had slipped into my mind.I jumped over several logs and gasped as my leg collided w
CHASE POV"Mate!"I sighed, rolling my eyes as Ajax growled. I heard the word again today. I didn't know hearing the phrase mate could be as annoying as this.But that wasn't the most annoying; it was the fact that Allison was here that got me madder.I didn't know how she got here or what she was on to, but I didn't think like it. Also, I didn't feel it was a good idea for her to be out late in the forest.Staring up at the bright red moon again, I gritted my teeth, swatting at a branch that snaked around me.The forest I was in wasn't safe. My ears twitched as I heard the howls that meant werewolves would be out soon hunting, and Allison wouldn't be spared.No matter how strong she believed she was, I doubt she could face off more than two Werewolves alone.Perhaps, I shouldn't underestimate her, but there was no way I'd be watching that happen, seeing as she could be my mate.The last thing I wanted was for her to be snatched away from me, and I'd remain mateless forever.I was awar
CHASE POVI glared around the opening and sniffed the air. Several scents surrounded the murky air, but I couldn't think of the one that had hurt my Alisson.My Allison?I was being possessive. I couldn't help it. But it makes me feel good.I moved to her side, and she stood up straight abruptly."Stay away from me!" Allison shouted.For someone that was hurt, she could still use her leg.Allison swatted a stake with her into the air and gritted her teeth while pointing the stake at me.I shook my head slightly, urging her to keep calm, but I doubted she understood what I meant.Regardless, I stood at a distance staring at her until she staggered forward.I rushed towards her but stopped as a werewolf jumped into the opening."I'm powerful!" Allison slurred. Almost immediately, she fell face flat to the ground.Shifting my gaze from her, I furrowed my brows as I turned to the werewolf before me.It wasn't a werewolf; I realised it was a werejaguar.Usually, werewolf species had differe
ALLISON POVI was furious. I couldn't control the words I uttered. Or maybe I should have learned to restrain myself.And the audacity of him saying we were possibly mated after telling me I was only available to warm his freaking bed.He stared at me in shock. I guess he wasn't expecting all that I said, but then I wasn't as well. I think the pain from my foot added to it."I am not a philanderer," Chase said after a while. He turned his back to me and walked to the window."Then explain why you kissed Artemisia if you aren't," I mumbled, limping towards the door."I already told you I wanted to know how it feels. And where the fúck are you going?!"I heaved a breath, ignoring him. Hearing him repeat it was annoying. I guess I was never good enough for him in the first place. "Stay away from me, Chase...""That I can never do..." He swooshed towards me and rammed me into the wall. Not hard enough for it to hurt but hard enough for me to feel him."For some reason, I keep coming close
ALLISON POVWaking out of my dreamless slumber at the sound of the constant knock on the door, I groaned, rolling on the large king-sized bed.I attempted to climb down from the bed, but I couldn't. My body felt very heavy, especially my legs. It was as though I was bound to the bed, but I couldn't see any restraint.My head pounded, and I groaned while attempting to open my tired eyes.As soon as I was able to, the light from the sun streaming into the room from the open window flashed into my eyes. I shielded my eyes from the sunlight, and I glanced around the room and then at my leg.I wasn't bound as I had assumed, but my injured leg was wrapped in a new gauze. I remembered Chase doing that after cleaning my wound.And since he left, I haven't seen him. I didn't know if he was mad at me, but then I doubted there was anything for him to be pissed about.He had asked about the child from the cursed moon. I wanted to know more about it as well because my mother didn't tell me much.I
ALLISON POVAs soon as Jess was done cleaning my injury and applying the Chamomile oil, which I believed was gotten from Chase, I could move my whole body without feeling hurt. I could do a lot of things, it was as if the injury had vanished, but I knew it was far from it.Regardless, I was glad I could still move about the room."Do you need anything else, ma... Ally?" Jess asked, flushing.I shook my head in negation. "I'll let you know if I do."Jess nodded. "I'll be around." She packed up the bowl and rag, then left.As soon as she left, I tried doing mundane things to help with the boredom that was fast enveloping me.But nothing worked. Not even the Chess I love to play helped my boredom.I stood from the bed and limped towards the window. Opening it, I peeped and smiled as my eyes roamed around the vast land Chase's pack was on.An idea popped up in my head. Instead of staying in the room, it was best I explore the pack house.I didn't particularly appreciate when being restrain