Blake’s POVAs I tightened my grip on the table’s edge, trying my best to endure the waves of unbearable pain that assaulted my body, the door of my hotel room suddenly opened.“Are you alright?” Arthur asked, holding a bowl of dark medication toward me.Arthur Pent was my personal physician and best friend.I waved a hand at him, indicating that I was fine.“Take the medication!” Arthur said while forcing the bowl to my lips. I guzzled it and the gnawing pain had subsided for the time being.“How the hell did you get poisoned? You’re not one to be so careless,” Arthur asked.I looked up at him and noticed the hint of concern in his eyes. After a moment’s silence, I answered, “I took the poison voluntarily.”“Are you mad?” Arthur yelled. “You’re our King! If anything happened to you, what the hell are we supposed to do? What would happen to Silver Pack?”I clenched my fists. “I had no choice. They threatened me with her life.”“Whose life?” Arthur asked with furrowed brows.“Dean Bake
“Chloe, wake up,” A woman's gentle and ethereal voice rang out.My eyelids twitched a little.“My darling, please open your eyes,” the woman said. I felt a warm hand caress my cheek.Who might she be?My mind came up blank. Whoever it was wasn’t important.It was too painful… Living on was too difficult… I no longer wanted to live.“My darling, please open your eyes...” The woman’s voice sounded choked up. “Open your eyes and look at mother.”I was startled by that. My brain began to process what I had just heard.The woman said that she was my mother.No, that couldn’t be possible!My mother was dead. If she were still alive, my life wouldn’t be as miserable as it was. She was lying…“Darling, it’s really me. Please open your eyes.” The woman said, her voice filled with grief. I felt my heart ache on her behalf.I had never once experienced what motherly love was. To me, mother was but a photo in a picture frame. But I could not bear to see her upset.I felt my heart soften as she
I hoped he could give me a negative answer. I wanted him to tell me that he had never lied to me.However, all he did was stood there in silence.“So it’s true, right? You were just using me all this time. All the promises you’ve made about spending the rest of our lives together… you lied about all of that?”Tears welled up in my eyes, staining my scar-ridden wrist.I stared at the ugly scars on my arm, feeling nothing but cold. My whole body began to tremble, and my heart ached like mad. It felt as though the world was crumbling down before me. Perhaps even a small, random gust of wind could destroy everything I cherished.I had thought my father loved me, but the only reason he kept me around was that my blood could treat his heir.I had thought that Alan loved me, but he loved Vanessa more. He had only been with me because of my status.I had thought that Blake truly loved me, but it turned out he had just been using me from the beginning. He had lied to me!Everyone who tried to
I sat up straight, my heart stopped before it started racing madly. "Is… Is that you?" I stuttered, my voice was filled with disbelief as I wiped away my tears. Seconds slowly passed by, but I received no reply."Is that you? My wolf?" I called out once again, only to be met with deafening silence.Undeterred, I attempted to call out again for several times, but all of my attempts have failed.I retired to my bed, feeling defeated. I smiled wryly—the joy I initially felt had completely dissipated. The hope that was just ignited started to flicker until it disappeared like a candle in the wind."Indeed. Everything was an illusion. My wolf has not appeared," When I closed my eyes in defeat, I heard a familiar voice."Chloe! It's me."I froze before my heartbeat accelerated. Could it be? I trembled from head to toe and wept excitedly. Trying hard to hold back the shock, I whispered, "My… wolf?""It's me!" This time, she finally replied, albeit in a weak voice."You finally showed up!
"Bring me there. I need to see him immediately." I demanded with a hurried voice.The maid looked befuddled but still led me to Arthur's private clinic. "It's… It's here. Dr. Arthur should be treating the king now.""Thank you."The maid nodded at me before leaving immediately as if she was scared of me. I did not mind her and quietly stood at the entrance to the clinic for a few seconds before knocking. "Didn't I say I won't see anyone during treatment?" I heard Arthur's impatient and cross voice from the room. I slightly hesitated. Taking a deep breath, I announced, "It's me."Suddenly, there was a commotion behind the door. Soon, Arthur peeked out, grinning without any trace of impatience. "Why are you here? Do you feel unwell?" I nervously bit my lower lip and played with my fingers. "I am here to see Blake. The maid who delivered my lunch told me he's here.""Oh… He… He is currently at…" Arthur stammered. He stroked his chin suspiciously and suddenly appeared to be uneasy."Le
"What did you say?" Upon hearing me, Blake’ eyes widened. "I said I’ll stay," I gripped my hands tight and repeated with a clearer voice.Blake’s eyes lit up like someone who have seen the sun after the prolonged winter. A smile beautiful smile bloomed on his lips, making my heart waver. Then, he reached out to me, clearly wanting to hug me. I looked at Blake with a frown before taking a few steps back, avoiding his touch. I rubbed my ears, feeling a little awkward. "But I'm only staying to help remove the poison," I quickly emphasized. Although I said I would stay, it wasn’t because I have forgiven Blake and accepted him again as my mate. I only wanted to detoxify him. Blake’s hand froze in midair, his face suddenly turned blank. After a couple of seconds, Blake finally withdrew his hand."And after that?" Blake carefully asked me."I will leave," I answered.Blake’s expression instantly fell. The hope that just flickered in his eyes disappeared and was replaced with pain and sa
Blake carried me back to my room in his arms and pressed me onto the bed. After covering me with a blanket, he left.I watched him stationing two maids at my door before he left. It was as though he was worried that I might run away.I turned and tossed in the bed but could not fall asleep. Blake's words echoed in my head and disturbed me greatly. "If your motivation for creating the antidote is so that you can leave me soon, I would rather never have the antidote."I casted my eyes down. I did not mind being misunderstood by anyone else. But Blake was my mate. I truly wanted to save him. It was not true that I was only motivated by the thought of leaving him.Did he not understand my wish to keep him safe?I flipped to the other side of the bed. Tears finally streamed down my face and stained the pillow.I sniffled and called out to Aurora in a croaky voice.Perhaps the link between Aurora and me was too weak. She finally replied to me feebly after a few attempts, "I'm sorry for b
I continued to stare at Blake blankly. My mind was in a state of shock. "Are you still not talking? Should I take that as a yes?" Blake’s fingers brushed against my cheek. "From now on, please do not leave me. Alright?" Compared to his earlier stern attitude, his voice sounded so soft and gentle. I felt my heart racing again. My breath was long and shallow. I looked into his eyes that seemed to suck my soul in.. Holding his hand and staring into those dark eyes, I asked, "Can I trust you again?" "Of course," Blake answered without hesitation. He straightened his back and vowed with a straight face, "I swear on my title as the Lycan King. From now on, I will never lie to my mate, Chloe. Every single word of mine is true and sincere." His eyes shone with firmness and sincerity, like the bright North Star in the darkness of the night. My heart could not help being attracted to him. It was a natural instinct to go after warmth, I no choice but to admit it. Otherwise, why else wou