Crawling to her, I shifted back to my human form. Clutching her into my arms, I watched as she took her last breath. Turning to look at Alex, he was slowly drawing closer to the claws of death. Letting out a loud growl, something snapped inside me and I felt a sudden rush of adrenaline rushing through me as something crawled under my skin. It was sweet, dark, eerie and sadistic.A sense of dread overtook me as a new power surged in my veins, burning and searing my flesh as it rushed to the surface. A shining beam of light surrounded me as I felt a strange coldness settling deep in the marrows of my bones then I exploded, letting everything go. The ground underneath me started to quake, the air inside the four walls turned thick, my skin felt as if it was on fire, but instead of burning me it felt like it was peeling off.Groans and grunts filled the room, a sudden tsunami surrounding me, lifting me up and driving in circles. Beams of pure light hit the enemy, a single blow sendin
The sickening scent of blood filled the air. Dead and battered bodies littered the ground. They are not bodies of random people. On the contrary, the bodies belong to all familiar faces; my family, my friends, and my pack members.The sound of wails, groans and grunts took over the once peaceful land.Tears streamed down my cheeks as the horrific view made my stomach churn.Cries of help travelled to my ears but apart from the dead bodies on the ground,no life could be spotted." This is all your fault!" A creepy voice whispered in my ears and I shook my head frantically.My fault? How could that be?" You could have saved them, but you chose yourself. All their deaths are on you. Their blood will haunt you to insanity!" Then the voice burst out laughing.Dark. Sinister. That would be the perfect explanation of how the laughter sounded.It emanated from the depths of hell, perhaps from the grim reaper himself.A sudden change of scene had me smiling.There he was. Alive. He was still b
I take a deep breath, smiling to myself. Finally! Finally, I am back to the place that holds my most beautiful memories but also my painful ones.For five years, I have dreaded coming back here. What was I afraid of? I certainly don't know but one thing is for sure,I don't see myself running away again." Running away won't solve your problems. The earlier you face them, the better." Those were the good-bye words my professor and mentor told me when I broke the news about going home to him.Leaving behind my glorious days back at the human world wasn't that easy but it was a decision I knew I was bound to make.I needed this, for my sanity and my family which loves me with everything they've got." Linda? Is that you?" A familiar voice called, making me stiffen before balling my fists.Turning around, albeit reluctantly, I plastered a fake smile on my face. Over the years, I have learnt something very important; masking my true feelings with a smile.' Smile until it passes or kills
Alex POV" It's been centuries of searching,your highness, I think it's about time you chose a mate and a Queen for this Kingdom." One elder suggested and I watched as the old foxes all nodded in agreement.I hate to sit down and listen to such stupid nonsense about choosing a mate." My decision still remains." I replied calmly and with authority." Everything is going on well, the kingdom doesn't need a queen." I added, my eyes regarding each and every member of my council.They looked away, not in the least confident to look me in the face.Choose a mate? Impossible." The kingdom might be prosperous but what's the need without an heir to inherit the position?" Lord Stephano asked and I had to applaud his confidence for challenging me so openly!" He is right. Nobody knows what tomorrow holds and with the vampires…"" Shut up!" I slammed my hands heavily on the table, my anger flaring up.The mere sound of those blood suckers makes my sanity slowly dissipate!I was about to lash at
Linda POVTonight, the Lycan King will grace the Moon Stone pack with his presence. According to the word sent, it seems like he will be here to find his mate.The Lycan King has a reputation of being cold blooded and a ruthless killer. He rules over the land with an iron fist and all the Alphas have to bow down in respect.Lycans are stronger than werewolves. It is said that one Lycan can engage six strong werewolves in battle and win against them.They also don't shift like werewolves do. On the contrary, they shift into a bipedal beast.Every year during the blood Moon, the Lycan King visits a pack in search of his mate. It's a belief among us that under the moonlight, new bonds are forged. Mates find each other during that special night. Rumour has it that the Lycan has remained unmated for hundred of years hence earning the title of " mateless king"Some people say that he was cursed with immortality and that only his Mate could undo the curse.Over the years, he has searched for
I growl in annoyance as the last batch of the eligible unmated she wolves is presented to me.Despite going around all the paraded ladies, I could not sniff out my mate. Danger was not helping with all the restlessness." Your Highness," Valeria calls softly and Danger growls again. We have a tacit understanding between Valeria and I and she could tell that my mate wasn't among the ladies in the hall." Are you sure all the ladies are here?" Valeria turned to ask the Alpha boy and he nodded." I have arranged for all unmated females who have turned eighteen to be here and I believe nobody is missing." The Alpha boy replied.Lies!I could sense something special, a scent that was intoxicating coming from somewhere. The scent was faint, it was as if it was masked."What about the mated and not marked?" This time, my Beta, Leo, asked the question. I could see a glint pass through the Alpha boy's eyes before he concealed it immediately.I narrowed my eyes at him but he looked away, unable
"No sweetheart, the only thing I'll never allow you to do is reject me. You are MINE!" He declared possessively. Pulling me into his arms, his head nuzzled on my neck. I could feel his warm breath fanning my neck, making me shudder.His sweet intoxicating scent filled my nostrils and I took a deep breath, hungry for more." Now, be a good girl and come with me. This is not your home anymore." He murmured and I pushed him away, a look of horror on my face.The word coming from his mouth sounded strange but eerily familiar to my ears. I kinda liked the sound of that. Strange right?, but ofcourse, I wasn't going to tell him that. I'd be doomed if I did" What do you mean?" I stupidly asked despite understanding what he meant." You are a wise girl, don't you know what I mean? Should I spell it to you?" He asked, his words flaunting a hint of amusement.His tone only made me swallow hard. " What if I don't want to?" I stubbornly asked, challenging the man whose presence in my room had pu
Alex POVI still can't believe that I had to promise my mate's mother to protect her. I mean like, I would protect her even if she didn't ask me to. It's just that having her threaten me to take care of her daughter or she'll make sure hell breaks loose to me sounded weird and almost unbelievable.I mean like, I am the Lycan King but she didn't give a damn about that." Linda is my only daughter. She has gone through a lot of pain and I won't allow her to suffer in your hands. You are the Lycan King and I respect you but if you dare mistreat her, you'll get it from me." She had threatened me.Instead of getting offended, I had actually burst out laughing. That was too comical and unexpected." You don't have to worry Mom. She is my mate, I will always love and protect her forever." I replied. I gave her my solemn promise, a promise I meant to keep under any costs.As her mate, it's my sole responsibility to protect her.I would never sit by and watch anything or anybody lay a finger o