Emily could only stare at Laura’s hand with a bit of excitement building through her chest. She would admit that the woman’s offer of “escape” had caught her attention. It was like an answered prayer for her as she’d been so stressed, trying to find a good way to escape the house a while ago.“So what do you think? Are you going to trust me or not?”She glanced up and saw the smirk on Laura’s lips; the way her amber eyes glowed in an evident mischief made Emily feel hesitant though. Her eyes, even though their color was completely different from her beastly brother, could not be trustworthy. Laura glanced at her the same way Lucian did when he first caught her; full of mischief and totally dangerous.“What’s the catch?” Emily asked in her firm, doubtful voice.“Lucian did not tell me you are into negotiations.”“I’m trying to be cautious,” she said. “After all, I am here in the land that is full of primordial Lycans.” A land full of monsters who killed countless of innocent lives, he
One thing that amazed Emily was the huge market inside the Lycan Blood Pack territory. The shifters living in the land looked too normal as they went on with their lives, buying those things they needed at home, and spending time with their families.Everything in the pack seemed normal, as if they were not the most feared pack at all…Sure, Emily had thought differently as soon she realized she had stepped in the territory of what she thought was the monsters’ lair. She thought her life would be in extreme danger and she would become the food of the primordial lycans, since she knew they practiced cannibalism. But the sight she was seeing was not that bad...in fact, too normal.Emily followed Laura all the way to an expensive boutique. Even if the woman’s action totally confused her, she could not help but still feasted on what her eyes could see in front of her. All the signature dresses and shoes, bags and stunning stuff for women were available in the boutique they were in.“What
Emily looked up at the round moon through the window that very night. All this time, she believed that the Moon Goddess forsook her, making her experience all kinds of suffering from the hands of Alpha Jacob, the man she thought was her brother.But right now, she was having second thoughts about her beliefs because of the good things surrounding her.She was staying in an elegant room with a comfortable bed to sleep on. There was food being served every meal. New clothes were bought for her as well. Those were the things she never had before, not to mention that there was a beast that was willing to take her in.Sure, she hated the fact that a beast became her mate. But if she would gauge the situation she had right now compared to how she lived in the Dark Moon Pack, she could never deny that her life here was way more acceptable.Everything that Laura had told her lingered in her mind. It made her think carefully. Inhaling sharply, she kept looking up at the moon. Deep within, she
Anger filled Lucian’s chest as he stepped into the event hall where the grand ball would be held. The place was filled with rich pack members, other Alphas who they were allied with, and the families of the Elders, who were practically former Alphas who used to enjoy the power of being leaders.Everyone’s attentions were glued to him. When he became the new Alpha of the pack years ago, he could recall how uncomfortable it was, those attentions that were given to him, especially by the Elders. However, now that he had been leading the pack for almost eight years, he had already got used to it.His expression was cold as he approached his parents. Many hot women turned their heads just to see him, even greeted him to get a little of his attention, but Lucian was totally pissed off that he did not mind them at all.He felt like the night was the time of his execution. Laura and the cheap rogue were nowhere to be found. That only meant one thing: his twin sister was not able to convince h
The sun dropped and the moon rose.During all the time that passed, Emily did not leave the bed and had been thinking deeply. Her mind was filled with a million thoughts, which is why she struggled to make a good decision.A small voice inside her head kept telling her that she should not forget her beliefs; that she must not accept that lycan, for he would only bring chaos into her life and being his partner would only mean one thing... that she condones his wrongdoings.But another voice was contradicting the latter, saying that to accept the beats would be the best thing to do in order for her to live on this life... and that he was the only one who could provide for her while she had nothing on her hands.Emily could only sigh in defeat. She massaged her temples and decided to shut her eyes for a bit. She hadn't even had a nap ever since she talked to the beast last night.She was just about to fall asleep when the sound of a growl made her blink. A whimper escaped her mouth befor
Without words, Emily’s eyes never left Lucian as he tugged her to the center stage. For a brief moment, she forgot how much she despised his kind. Lucian was still holding her hand when he squeezed it firmly, and that made her come back to reality.That was when she realized that they were already standing on the stage, and the crowd, including the highly-ranked leaders behind them, were looking at them in confusion. Swallowing hard, Emily could feel how the atmosphere immediately changed in the event hall. Her eyes went to the crowd and she saw Laura on the right corner, leaning her back against the wall while smirking at her.Her gaze turned to Lucian when he cleared his throat. Seconds later, he finally announced that he had found her second-chance mate, whom he wished to marry. The crowd gasped in disbelief, and it was followed by whispers, which made the nervousness in her heart double."What is the meaning of this, Lucian?" an old man’s voice asked behind them.When Emily turne
Looking at how the situation turned into a big mess, Emily was not feeling any better. Anger clouded her mind, and knowing that there would be a possible match between her and Scarlett was an addition to the frustration she already felt.She did not expect this whole fiasco when she agreed to accept Lucian. For the record, she only agreed thinking that it would make her life a little different—comfortable without any hardship; easier without wounds and bruises—but what happened at the grand ball was an indication that all those things she wished to get were just wishful thinking. In one announcement of the beast, her life was turned upside down once again.The plan went south...Now, his mad fiancée would do anything to win him back, and that was where another problem came into play. Emily grunted as she envisioned the possible match between her and Scarlett. It was a shifter fight, and she had no freaking wolf that could possibly fight that mad woman. Was it even fair?As they went b
Darkness enveloped the entire house when Lucian went home after a busy day at work. As his gaze roamed around the house along with his activated heightened senses, he knew that there was no sign of anyone at home. He could not hear the heartbeat of the rogue, which only meant that Laura had yet to send her back to this house.Earlier that morning, his twin sister mind linked him, telling him that she wanted to bring Emily to her home. Lucian could not say no to his twin sister. When Elena was still alive, she and Laura were practically best friends. They were so close, like real sisters, that when Elena died, a big part of Laura was ripped apart too. Lucian could not forget how Laura cried in despair after his wife’s death; how she mourned for years while the rest of the world had moved on from the death of the only shifter he ever loved the most.Her pattern was familiar. The way Laura lurked around Emily was the same as when they found out that Elena was his mate. Even though Lucian