4: It Can't Be...

CHAPTER 4

In a dimly lit study in the palace, Ethan stood beside a desk, as he paced continuously.

He raised his hand up, wiping the sweat on his forehead with the back of his hand.

He was troubled. So troubled at the Lycan Twins arrival.

Why do they have to come ruin everything?

He had been planning this for months! Months, until it finally worked out. Surely, those twins wouldn't jeopardize his plans? Would they?

Surely they wouldn't interfere in his business this way....Alycia had committed a crime, and she needed to face the punishment, come what may!

As much as he worried, he couldn't help but wonder why they had taken her. What gave them the fucking right to lay a hand on her?

Ethan was angry and confused. Angry because they stopped him from taking her out of the way.

Confused, because he had absolutely no idea what they were planning, or had in mind.

Alycia was his. His to ruin and His to do as pleases.

“You have to relax.." Soft warm hands held him from the back, cutting off his thoughts, “You have been standing at the same spot for hours, Ethan. I can literally feel the rage emanating from you.”

He slowly turned, and met her eyes. Light brown eyes stared back at him worriedly.

He ran a hand in his hair, his breath coming out in shaky gasps. His eyes were frantic, darting at the door every second, “I can not help but worry, Maya. We are talking about the Lycan Twins here! They have a very strong hold over this pack, even when your parents were alive. I can't let them ruin what we have planned, Maya. I can't!”

Maya heaved a sigh. The mention of her parents caused a dark shadow pass over her eyes. Deep within her, she felt bad for what they had done. But they deserved it.

Her parents always doted on Alycia so much. Paid her so much attention, and made her,(Maya), feel like an outcast.

She felt absolutely no remorse for her actions. Growing up, she had always wanted to be Luna. She had always wanted to learn the stuffs Alycia was granted. She always wanted more. More than she was allowed to.

But she was just the younger sister, and to them, they were doing her a favor shielding her from all of those.

Her plan began when she found her mate, Ethan, who was supposedly mated to Alycia.

A chuckle escaped her lips as she recalled how Alycia had fell into her plans so easily.

She saw herself so much in him. She saw that hungry glint in his eyes.

Maya was a conniving lady. She was greedy, and wants so much more for herself. She believed that the world didn't treat her fairly, but she also believed so much in the fact that she could definitely rewrite her fate.

They had come this far, yes, she was worried about the Lycan Twins appearance. She waited to see what exactly they wanted, and then they could decide how to dance to the tune.

“One step at a time. Relax," she said in a reassuring tone, and wrapped a hand over his neck.

Ethan opened his mouth to say something. But closed it right back. The truth was, he was a bit scared.

He was scared of Alycia making a comeback through the help of the twins. He didn't tell Maya that he had been having nightmares of her, which was why he was so tensed up and couldn't relax.

Suddenly, the door burst open, slamming against the wall with so much force, causing Ethan's eyes to widen in shock.

The twins stepped into the room.

King Lucien and Rowan.

Their overbearing presence filled the air, causing it to become chilly.

And then, the twins moved a little to the side, and Alycia slowly stepped in their middle.

Ethan's eye widened for a split second, as he stared at the three standing before him. He felt his heart rate flutter as he stared into Alycia's eyes. His fingers dug into his palms, as he seethed inwardly.

“My Lords," he bowed slightly at them.

Maya on the other hand, had her jaw dropped in astonishment. She didn't get to see the twins up close earlier, but nothing could have expected her for the sight before her.

Her knees almost gave out at the commanding presence they instilled, but goodness gracious, they were beautiful!

Her mouth opened and closed, but when her gaze settled on Alycia standing in their middle, a sour hateful look clouded her face.

Her eyes trailed down her body. Alycia looked more like her self. She was no longer in the tattered dress from earlier, she was draped in a simple beige colored dress, which went down a little above her knee.

Something in her gaze made her shiver, but she clenched her fists, composing herself to see what was about to happen.

But then, a single glare from the twins made her come to her senses and with a stiff bow, and a murmured excuse, Maya fled the room, her heart pounding in her rib cage.