Chapter 16Alessia's pov We arrived at the mansion. What was I thinking, anticipating a crowd of Lycans surrounded by the gates to welcome my convoy?Regal swerved the car under the parking port. I spotted two men at the entrance, unmistakable awaiting my arrival. It almost tugged my mind why Lycan Cyril wasn't among them, but I shook it off immediately, looking away from them as Regal pulled the car open for me. He led the way towards the two men who upon close view, I recognised to be Lycan Cyril second and third in command. “Welcome. The King is at the lounge, I'll take you to him.’’ One of the men spoke, turning around before I could utter any words. The second man followed suit. “Luna.’’ Regal swung his hands after them, hindering the urge for me to cuss out at the fact that they literally just disregarded my beta. I followed quietly, my palms clenched in a sweaty fist as I watched their proceeding frames. I knew they were superior to us, but a little act of acknowledgemen
Chapter 17Alessia's pov The twinkling stars in the dark night sky was a serene sight to behold. Actually, nothing was so special about it aside that it helped to dissipate the raving scorn that feasted on my nerves for hours now.Despite my absurd resolve to perambulate the mansion all afternoon in hopes of catching Lycan Cyril’s return, it all came out to nothing. It burned my soul. Especially when that foolish smirk always crawled on Lance's lips each time we walked into each other. Lycan Cyril sure gave him a treat, abandoning our conversation like that, didn't he?I huffed, walking out of the balcony. A glass of fine wine should do the deal, or I might not be able to catch a good sleep tonight. The chandeliers committed perfectly to their jobs, providing lights in every nook and cranny of the mansion even down to the basement. It was almost impossible to believe the world outside was in fact black. I approached the cellar and it hit me that it was probably locked by now. It
Chapter 18**Alessia's povI passed the empty tray of dishes over to Melanie who received it with a bow. Once I was left alone again, I decided to place a call to Eliza. I listened to the line ring continuously without connecting. I was going to make my third attempt when Melanie returned. ‘’Excuse me, my lady. Someone is here to see you.’’ She reported, her gaze downwards.My heart missed a beat. Has Lycan Cyril taken the lead to come and see me? I was barely in decent clothing. “Who is it?’’ I inquired.The door swung open before Melanie could respond, snatching both our attention. My eyes literally popped, but my shock switched to stun when Astrea showed up instead.“Good morning, Alessia.’’ She beamed, flickering her fingers at me. What the hell was she doing here?Before I could comprehend anything, she came in and was standing right before me.“May I have a seat?’’ “Uh…em sure.’’ I swallowed hard, adjusting on the bed for her. She sat, her gaze trailing around the room, lea
Chapter 19Alessia's pov I was going to release a heavy scoff as scorn ate up to my cheeks, but the whiff of sandalwood scent crossing my nostrils caught air in my windpipe. Approaching footsteps echoed, unmistakably belonging to Lycan Cyril. I swivelled around to the direction he came, and I almost doubted my instincts when I saw two figures advancing instead. “Cyril.!’’ Astrea squealed, skimming over to give him a hug already. Lycan Cyril’s eyes briefly met with mine but I cut the contact immediately, looking away from them— not without the upsetting picture of his hand firmly gripping Astrea's waistline, etched in my head. “Hey! You didn't show up for breakfast, why is that?” I could imagine a scowl on Astrea's face without having to look.“Not now.’’ His tone, low and throaty, regarded her, almost causing a drip between like legs.“I just missed you.’’ Astrea mumbled like an offended toddler. I didn't miss the fact that they were now just a few inches from me. My grudging he
Chapter 20Dinner was quiet. And it would have been fine if it was just quiet but tension shook the air. Astrea refused to say a word, very not like her. Probably because she was aware of the situation between I and Lycan Cyril, and she didn't support my action. “Excuse me.’’ I stood. I avoided Lycan Cyril’s direction the whole time, but somehow my gaze swatted at him. A sharp pain knotted my chest to see that he barely even spared a glance. “You're done?’’ Astrea asked. I managed a nod and pushed my way out. Why did it hurt so much? I'd been the one ignoring him after all and I should be happy he was now returning the energy. I didn't go to my suite. I couldn't go there. Not with my head in a spin and my system reacting against my wish. I strolled down to the cellar, grabbed myself a bottle of wine to drown my feelings. I gulped down the first content in one goal. Poured out another and just as the rim of the glass reached my lips, the door creaked open. My heart skipped in fe
Chapter 21Lycan Cyril.I darted my eyes to meet hers, seriousness and determination etched in her beautiful brown eyes. I sighed, shook my head, and returned to my almost empty glass. “I'm dead serious right now.’’ She gritted. “Don't be silly, Astrea.’’ I scoffed, downing the last content before getting on my feets. Astrea rushed to block my path before I could move, but what I didn't expect was grabbing me into a hug. Within seconds, she pulled back and slammed her lips on mine in a rigorous kiss.I gently tried to pull away, but she wasn't planning to let go. I didn't want to hurt her. Astrea was more than just a friend to me. If I hadn't grown up with the knowledge that my fated mate has been specially distinguished with a certain feature, I'd have fallen in love with her at some point in our friendship. She was beautiful, sweet, elegant, and hailed from a strong Lycan bloodline. She possessed everything that fit the position of my Queen.“Stop.’’ I caught her wrist as she tr
Chapter 22Alessia's povMy pulse echoed against my ears, afraid of what Lycan Cyril’s response would be. I was sure I heard a gasp at the door. “What are you talking about?’’ His eyes were still as harsh as they were when he carelessly yelled aloud seconds before. He was clearly oblivious of what I was talking about. Taking quick calculated steps to the door, I leaned my ear against it but not a sound. I ignored my panicking heart and summoned some courage to pull it open, but there was not a single soul in sight. I was pretty sure I heard someone behind the door.Lycan Cyril suddenly snatched my arm, pulling me back and slamming the door shut. He locked it before facing me. “You have plans to make our connection a public knowledge now?’’ “Someone heard us, I pretty sure of it.’’ I panicked. “You can't be outside starting 8pm that night.’’ He blurted out. ‘‘What?’’ I caught his gaze.Somewhere deep in the hollow of my stomach, I appreciated his pretty caramel orbs. It wasn't j
Chapter 23Alessia's pov “Uhh.’’ I chuckled awkwardly, cutting eye contact with her. “I just…I just feel more comfortable with less revealing clothings.’’ I proceeded with my steps, hoping to hide my anxiety from notice. I heard her scoff. “You say 'less revealing’ as if you manage a little revealing clothes at all. Look at you, all covered up down to your thighs. I mean you could wear strapless tops or even off-shoulders, it's what young Lunas put on.’’“I-I mean I could but I just don't fancy those such dresses.’’ I answered, uneasy, adjusting the V-neck line of my dress. She let out a huff. “The training ground is over there, let's go take a look.’’ We watched for quite a while, I found myself enjoying the warrior spar against each other until they suddenly stopped to acknowledge someone.“Lycan Cyril?’’ I called out in shock.“What's so shocking about it? He comes to spar with the warriors too, he also needs constant training.’’ Astrea explained beside me.Why didn't she seem
Chapter 70Thompson's povI limped my way through the quiet dark roads, watching my back at intervals as I tugged my injured leg along. A grunt escaped my lips as I settled by an empty barn. With heavy breaths breezing off my nostrils, I searched for any phone and dialed Regal. “Cover up for him. Move over there and get on your bellies.’’ He yelled over the phone as the line connected. ‘‘I've been shot.’’ I said, snapping his attention immediately. ‘‘What?’’“I'm on my way back to the house now, but it seems it's still quite a distance away.’’ I complained bitterly, pain stretching intensely through my leg bone. The house was still about twenty meters away. There was no fucking way I could get home on my own, not with the amount of bleeding pouring from my injured leg. ‘‘Where are you right now?’’ Regal inquired. I turned over, trailing my gaze around the darkness of the unfamiliar space. Undoubtedly, it wouldn't have been possible for me to recognise the area in the day, not
GETTING RID OF THE PESTThird person's pov Thompson stood by Adrian's bed, tucking the sheets properly around the sleeping lad. His face beamed crimson with sticky lashes proving evidence that the poor lad had been in tears recently. Finishing up, Thompson swatted one last glance at Adrian's sleepy face, a frustrated sigh leaving his lips. He's had to deal with Adrian's whining over Alessia's absence for the last few hours. Two days had passed already, yet no news of Alessia's whereabouts. Adrian got discharged from the hospital the very day Thompson heard about Alessia's visit to the hospital two days ago, and it hadn't been easy handling him. Annalise wasn't any help. She openly neglects tending to Adrian's needs and gaslights Thompson each time he tries confronting her over it. Of course Emelda was still kept under hostage and couldn't help with Adrian either, leaving Thompson the whole responsibility to handle. Clearing jab from his throat, Thompson turned and headed out. No
Chapter 69Alessia's pov My eyes darted to Lady Amora, widened with shock and fright at Ophelia's somewhat scathing report.“Oh, did he?’’ Lady Amora simply asked, calm and nearly nonchalant. “What message is it?’’ I inquired impatiently. All my time, I've had to deal with Alpha's up until recently. I couldn't afford another Alpha related drama, not just now when things seemed to have gotten a little better with my life. “Oh, he requests to see you when you're awake. It's just for formalities. We have explained to him already the daughter of whom you are.’’ Lady Amora responded in a suiting manner. In all sincerity, her softness was supposed to calm my nerves but it did little to nothing since my brain calculated faster than the seconds. “Let's get you dressed….’’“Can you not tell him I'm awake yet?’’ I interrupted. Desperate. “Huh?’’ Ophelia tuned. “I'm sure Thompson must have herded a search for me. If the Alpha discovers details of me, that'll mean an increased chance of T
Chapter 68Alessia's pov “What's with you ladies?’’ Lady Amora spoke up after moments of observing the aura in the atmosphere. Her eyes darting from me to Ophelia at intervals. “Uh…it's nothing. We were just…just uh….’’ Ophelia fumbled. “When you said this was my mother's land, what did you mean?’’ I threw the question, my gaze planted fixedly on Lady Amora. Ophelia's words were messing with my head. My mother's name was indeed Allora, but I never heard about her family. Probably because she died in my early days, my father never mentioned them and they never showed up for a visit on any occasion. I was forced into believing she had none. I watched lady Amora swat a glance at Ophelia who totally avoided looking her way. A sigh breezed off her lips and she kicked her way towards me. “How do you feel?’’ She beamed. I couldn't believe my ears, but I chose to swallow down my reproach and nodded instead. “That's a relief.’’ She breathed, letting silence take over. “Um… I should ta
Chapter 66CYRIL’S POV “What the hell are you talking about, it's been two days already!’’ I snapped into the phone, flames breezing off my nostrils as his reports swirled in my mind for the settlement I wasn't willing to grant the disappointing news. “Trust me, my king I've been completely active on it.’’ Regal tried to convince me but I wasn't having it. “You haven't. You have been too busy arming your weak men in preparation for an attack but trust me, you won't even see it coming.’’ I sneered with bitterness in my heart, hanging up the call. “He is still yet to find her? I told you not to trust him.’’ Lance whined. He had been watching me all the while I sauntered about on the call with Regal. “Didn't we have more men go in search of her? It's not like I'm depending fully on him.’’ I snapped, not taking his words lightly. A sigh left his lips. “Let's just keep hoping for some news and I really wish you'd calm down during this time.’’ “Where in hell have you gone, Alessia?’
Chapter 65Thompson's pov I watched elder Ralph, Zach, and elder Mayor in nothing but spite and despise. How weak of them. They couldn't even withhold their honour and stand firm in the presence of the lycans. “We can't win against them. It's too dangerous.’’ Elder Zach complaining, wiping his coat. “They are in our land. We can take anything out in our own land.’’ I spat, irritated.“We can't take nothing. The lycans are dangerous. They are currently raiding the whole pack and you speak like that?’’ Ralph rumbled, sounding pissed. “Men are out there fighting back. The fact that neither of you could fight back doesn't make all others a coward!’’ I spewed, my chest flaming madly with rage. “Are you referring to us as cowards right now?’’ He seethed. ‘‘All these isn't necessary right now. Just stop this now before it is too late, alpha.’’ Elder Mayor chirped in. “I agree to that. The Luna, your wife, should be the one responsible for every blames here and not the lycans or the k
Chapter 64Alessia's povMy eyes widened in horror, my palms shielding my agape mouth as I watched the man stiffen. He fell off the horse to the ground, dead. “Get her now!’’ Someone yelled from behind, definitely the gun person. I grabbed the horse ropes immediately, kicking the side of the horse aggressively to propel movements from it. I almost lost my balance in the hot chase, but the knowledge of the haunting men behind kept me moving with passion. I saw it coming, but I just didn't expect it to happen so soon. It was another gunshot and a painful neigh from the horse. He collapsed instantly, causing me to roll off on the dusty ground. Tears brimmed my vision as I found my feets, running relentlessly into the bushes by the side of the road.They were Silverstone men, and they were obviously on to catch me and return me to the dungeon where Thompson might eventually have my head chopped off and placed on a stake in the pack’s square. I ran as fast as my legs could accompany m
Chapter 63CYRIL’S POV “Get him! Don't let him get in!!’’ Thompson screamed amidst his sword clash with Alan. Lance had just taken out the last of his staged men. Now just the elders were left by the entrance, trembling timidly to their feets. I started straight to the door with my gaze planted on the three men, looking out for what moves they'd throw. They scurried aside fearfully once I approached, allowing me unhindered access into the building. Lance followed after me while Alan dealt with Thompson. Not a single soul pranced the living room, nor the passage, nor any corners in sight. “I'll check upstairs. You check the passage.’’ Lance alarmed, retreating for the stairway already. I directed my steps into the passage, straight down to wherever it led. An indistinct sound nearby stole my attention immediately. If I hadn't heard it, I wouldn't have realised the almost invisible door by the side. I slowly turned closer, my heart thrashing with so much anticipation. I turned t
Chapter 62Alessia's pov I retracted from him, ashen by the appalling news. The guards would drag me back to Thompson if they found me here. ‘‘I guess you didnt realise it?’’ The doctor squinted, scanning me intensely.His measly stare made me instantly cautious of my dress. I'd been in the same dress for about four days without a chance to sprinkle even little water on my body. Definitely, I reeked!Taking two steps backwards, I cleared my throat. ‘‘Uhm….’’“I heard she's the cause of the war. Apparently she had an affair with the lycan king and now he wants to take her from the Alpha.’’ A lady muttered into the silence, her words echoing through the walls instead of the woman's ear she leaned into. “Will you be quiet!’’ The woman whom I suggested was the lady mother after a nice look, snapped at her daughter. But her gaze on me was nothing close to remorseful or friendly. ‘‘Get me my son. I can't stay one more minute here.’’ I resolved to say, unable to keep up with the awful g