Mag-log inBetrayed by her parents. Broken by the man she loved. Claimed by a stranger. Her life was already falling apart but nothing prepared her for when the Lycan king stormed her engagement party and took her as his bride. Feared. Untouchable. Ruthless. He didn't snatch her for love but for revenge. Now trapped in a marriage built on vengeance, Lunette is forced to live with a man who sees her as nothing more than punishment for her family’s sins. Hatred burns between them... until desire, secrets and the result of a reckless night bound them together. Slowly, she lets her walls down to let him in but what happens when deadly secrets are revealed? Will they both survive the pain of separation? Or will she choose to entrust her life in the hands of a man who shattered her heart?
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Lunette POV
"Are you threatening me dad?" I threw my hands in the air and looked at my father with my jaw dropped.
"It's not a threat but don't you get it?" He groaned. "You think we want this for you? If there was another way, we would have taken it."
I laughed sarcastically. Is this man kidding me?
"Really? Forcing me into a marriage with a stranger. A man I barely know?" I snapped my head toward my mother.
She looks stressed out but not as much as I am. I'm literally going crazy.
"Mum, say something. I know you're not in support of this idea," I heaved.
She stood up and walked towards me. Holding my hands. She had a pitiful look on her face.
"I'm sorry baby, but my hands are tied. There's nothing I can do. I also want you to marry for love but realistically, it's clearly impossible for now," her voice is laced with guilt and defeat.
I snatched my hands away from her. My eyes blazed and my nose flared. I dug my hands into my scalp, ruffling my hair aggressively.
I paced back and forth and I bit my lower lip. My hands are folded against my chest.
They don't get it. It's impossible for me to spend my life with a man that I don't love.
No matter what it is, there was no way I would let people decide my future. My heartbeat quickened, as I fought myself in my head.
This was supposed to be a secret but hell, anything to get out of this trap.
"I have a boyfriend and I love him. We plan to get married after graduation." I announced.
My parents froze, as they looked at me. However, my dad didn't look impressed nor convinced.
I raised my eyebrows at both of them. "Hello, say something because I'm literally going crazy," I groaned as tears stung my eyes.
"You never mentioned this to us, never introduced him to us and because we're discussing your engagement, suddenly you inform us about this?" Dad frowned.
I shook my head. "You raised me better. For Pete's sake, I'm not lying. Don't you think it would be better for me to be with a man that I know to an extent?"
"He is probably your course mate and..." Dad's voice trailed off.
"Say it, dad. You've literally said a lot of hurtful words to me this evening. One more wouldn't hurt more," I chuckled.
He sighed heavily and walked away.
Great!
"I guess the conversation is over," I yelled.
"No. Not especially when we haven't come to a meaningful conclusion." My mother said,
I rolled my eyes. "I don't think we'll ever have that ending, if you are not transparent with me."
"Stop being stubborn. You keep insisting when you know he's human. Does he even know what you are?" He shouted from the stairs.
A lone tear escaped my eyes but I wiped it off angrily.
It hurts because he's right. Would Dorian still want me after discovering that I'm different? Like.... abnormal.
"So what? Am I supposed to remain single for the rest of my life because according to you, we are the only werewolves in this world." I clenched my hands, digging my nails into my skin.
Both of them went silent and shared a glance.
It was suspicious but I didn't dwell on it.
"Am I suddenly talking to myself?" I paused. "The man you want me to marry, is he not human too?"
"At least he can protect you," my mother said in a pleading voice.
I staggered and palmed my face.
Protection.
Exactly the reason I've been waiting for. They are finally opening up.
I sat down and nodded my head. "From what?" My eyes pierced theirs. Daring them to let out the stuff they scared off.
For the first time in my life, I saw Dad scared. It wasn't him pretending to trick me so I could do his bidding.
He was truly frightened.
What are they protecting me from?
If it's a person, then who?
"Is the company filing for bankruptcy?" I asked and mother breathed out. Dad helped her to take her seat.
"That's not it... Some things can't be explained easily but I know you'll understand later," my mother's voice was shaky and a bit hoarse.
And here I thought we were making progress. That they were willing to let me in and not make me feel like an idiot but I was mistaken.
That's it. I think we're done here. I stood up and walked upstairs to my room. Soon I returned with a small luggage.
"Where are you going? We're still talking," my dad frowned as I walked past him.
"No. We're done. I have to get back to school now."
Dad was getting pretty mad. "Don't you dare walk out on us. Have some respect. Will you?"
I sighed and stopped in my tracks.
They were making this difficult and if I don't leave here, I feel like I might crash out and it's not going to be good.
"What exactly do you guys want from me? I'm not the one keeping secrets. If you want me to agree to your arrangement, then give me a decent reason. For fuck's sake, I'm not a child."
"But you're a child to us. Our baby. How can we not be worried about your safety?" Mother cried.
A lot was going on and I hate that they don't trust me enough to tell me. I shifted my gaze and blinked back the tears that threatened to fall.
I hate this. Without another word, I left. Ignoring their calling.
I got into my car and drove off. My school is close to my house and that made it easier.
My heart was breaking. My lips quivered but I tried to get a grip on myself. I need fresh air and only one person can help.
So instead of going to my apartment, I needed to cool off. After driving for thirty minutes, I arrived and parked in the garage.
He should be in class but it's cool, I'll wait for him. Thankfully, he gave me a spare key.
I stood before his door and inserted the key. His television was on.
I walked in
o the bedroom and I felt my world crumbling before my eyes. My jaw dropped.
My entire world shattered in a single breath.
Kaleth's POVZade dismissed the guard and rushed towards me. His eyes held a mix of confusion and guilt."Speak!" I commanded with a cold voice.What was the worst that could happen?"She wasn't poisoned," Zade said.My heart skipped a beat, but I maintained an emotionless face. I knew exactly whom he was referring to.But what I didn't understand was his saying she wasn't poisoned. So what could have happened to her? Her body was covered with huge rashes, her face became swollen, and her pulse was extremely slow.When I saw her like that, she was so close to dying. And now, she wasn't poisoned?As if he heard my questions, Zade urged me to move away from the rest, and I did. "I'm listening," I said as my arms shifted back to human form.I took out the white handkerchief from my pocket and started wiping off the blood that had begun to dry."According to the doctor, what she had was an allergic reaction. A severe one that could have killed her, though." Zade added.I blinked slowly as
Kaleth's POV"Drag them out!" Zade barked as their screaming tore through the air. My fists clenched and unclenched as I tried to keep calm.I fixed my gaze on them as the guards dragged them towards me. Calmly, I sat on my golden throne and watched their every move."Walk faster!"Soon they fell before my feet. Weeping and pleading, but it did nothing to move me. It seemed that they had forgotten how TO deal with betrayers.And I had plenty of time to remind them just how deeply my hatred could run."Please... Please, Your Majesty..." One of them cried, continuously hitting her forehead on the marble floor.My gaze shifted to the silver dagger that I kept on the side table beside my chair. Slowly, I picked it up."Who served my wife?" I asked in a low voice.Instead of answers, all I got was heavy breathing and sniffling. The veins in my hands popped."His Majesty asked a question," Zade said."I..." One of them started, but I didn't allow her to continue before signalling for her to
Lunette's POV"Enjoy your meal, My Lady," the maids bowed, and I flashed them a small smile. I watched silently as they closed the door behind them.The fake smile slowly disappeared from my face. There was nobody to impress or pretend for. Now I was battling with my thoughts.I sighed and looked down at the plate of food in my hands. My heart pounded against my chest.Fear flashed through my eyes, but I wasn't backing down. Since my life has become a joke, a pawn in someone's game, I might as well take some risks too.I took a slice from the plate. The more I brought it closer to my mouth, the more a heavy weight rested in the pit of my stomach."What the hell are you doing?" Makari suddenly yelled in my head, startling me.I rolled my eyes. Why did she have to interfere? I was so close to finishing it. It took me a lot of courage, and now she just ruined it all."Has it come to this now, Lunette?" She hissed.I gritted my teeth and blinked. "Don't you dare play the innocent card, Ma
Lunette's POVMy stomach churned as the words rolled off his tongue. Consummation? He barged in and destroyed everything before I could finish the conversation with my mother.The veins in my hands popped, and my eyes blazed. A renewed rage surged through me, filling me with strength I never knew I had.I scurried off his arms and shoved him so hard that his back slammed against the wall.I stood there drenched, in nothing but my underwear, but I didn't care. Why would I when someone was hell-bent on destroying me?He took one step forward, but I stretched out my hand and signalled for him to stop. As if he were considerate, he didn't bother to take another step."Makari!" He sneered while his jaw clenched."Don't you dare call me that!" I hissed. "You have absolutely no right to call me that name. Only the man I love can call me that. Not a monster!" I eyed him.Something dark and creepy settled in his eyes, shaking my resolve and making me silently question whether I wanted to conti
Lunette's POVSeveral gazes bored into my face. I tightened my grip on the cutlery. I didn't bother sparing them a glance.The atmosphere was chilly and tense, but I was used to it. The only word that came close to describing my life here was hell."Zade, how about what I asked you to look into?" Ka
Lunette's POV"Noooooooo!" I screamed as I jolted up. My chest rose and fell repeatedly and at a fast pace.With widened eyes, I scrutinised where I was, and it turned out to be Kaleth's bedroom. How did I get here? The dream I just had... wait, it was too vivid.My jaw dropped as it dawned on me t
Lunette's POVI was a thread away from having a panic attack, yet I watched silently as two guards dragged in a bloody man.Who was the man? Why was he in such a state? What was Kaleth's motive for showing me the half-dead man?His face was swollen and was beyond recognition, yet one detail stood o
Lunette's POV "Can I please not go in now?" I asked as I glanced over my shoulder to look at the Lord Zade.He didn't say anything but continued to push the wheelchair. The closer we got, the more beads of sweat trickled down my forehead.Was I walking into my death? The deadly aura that surrounde












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