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Marked by betrayal, bound to the Lycan Lord. Too close for comfort.
XENA’S POVI stared at the bed like it was some kind of trap. There was no way I was going to sleep here. This was my room, why do I have to share it with a stranger. Why do I have to share it with Kael?“We shouldn’t even be here,” I muttered, arms folded as I stood by the wooden bedpost.Kael leaned against the wall with that annoying smirk on his face, his arms crossed like he was enjoying my misery.“Well, plans change,” he said simply, kicking off his boots and stretching like he owned the place.I glared at him. “You promised we wouldn’t stay.”“I changed my mind.”I remained tense, my eyes watching him as he climbed the bed. He turned to me with a smile. *Relax, I'm not like your step father who can't control himself,” he smiled, adjusted his pillow, and faced the other side. “I hate you,” I muttered under my breath.He shrugged like he didn’t hear—or didn’t care.“You can sleep on that side,” he turned to me again. “You can sleep with a knife if it is going to help you calm
Marked by betrayal, bound to the Lycan Lord. A formal introduction.
XENA’S POVThe door swung open and my heart jumped as I saw him—my stepfather, that snake in a man’s skin. His eyes widened when he saw me standing there.He looked exactly the same. That thick jaw, the patchy beard, and the judgmental glare I had nightmares about. “Xena?” he croaked like the name was a curse, his face pale like he has just seen a ghost. I nodded, my voice caught in my throat.Before I could even speak, he grabbed me by the arm roughly. “You have no right to be here!” he hissed, trying to shove me off the porch like I was some stray dog.But before his push could even move me, Kael’s hand came out of nowhere and stopped him mid-motion.My stepfather froze. His mouth fell slightly open as he looked up at Kael.Kael walked between us. “Be careful what you touch,” he said calmly. “You could lose a hand.”My stepfather blinked at him, completely taken aback by the audacity od the stranger but luckily for him and unluckily for me, he didn't press further. He pulled his
Marked by betrayal, bound to the Lycan Lord. A walk back home.
XENA’S POVI sat on the floor of my room, my knees pulled to my chest, my face soaked with tears. I wasn’t even trying to wipe them away anymore. My chest felt hollow, like someone had reached inside and yanked my heart out with bare hands. Susan. That bitch. I trusted her, she became my first best friend, someone I could rely on but I was just feeding my blood to a mouth sucking vampire. I pressed my forehead against the cold wall as I cried harder. This was jtst too much to bear. Why create me, moon goddess, are you that cruel? What have I possibly done wrong to be given this cruel fate. Born as an impure wolf, locked up for years, became an orphan, the love of my life cheated on me with my sister, I was sold to a terrible person who only cares about what is growing in my belly— something that I wasn't his, and now? What should I use to describe this situation?The door creaked open.I stiffened, slowly turning to the door. Kael walked in, his eyes narrowed but as usual his face
Marked by betrayal, bound to the Lycan Lord. Birth of a player.
KAEL’S POVThe Russians had just left, satisfied and smug, walking out like they now owned half the city. I didn’t like their confidence, but business was business, and the deal was sealed. It was done.They needed money and I needed more men— loyal men. People saw it as a low interest loan deal but the sharp ones saw it as selling their loyalty— their empire. I poured myself another drink and downed it before it even had a chance to settle in the glass.Just as I turned toward the window, the club’s double doors swung open, and the Mistress—Lucía walked in. “¡Dios mío! Kael, mi amor, I am losing business!” she began, hands flying everywhere as her voice rose. “All these young girls walking around like butterflies—fresh, pretty, with nothing but desperation in their eyes. My girls? They sit idle, we are losing money.”I ignored her, pouring myself another drink. She walked to me, clearly pissed that I was ignoring her. “Remember you owned half of this club. No customers, no money.
Marked by betrayal, bound to the Lycan Lord. The maid's mask
XENA’S POVSusan was down on the couch, knitting as she talked about some boring things I didn't care to listen to. My mind was fixed on the rain beating the window, my mind clouded with different unsettling thoughts. I wanted answers. I needed answers. Part of me doesn't want to believe that Kael is a monster but the other knew he was. Kael was just impotent and desperate to have a child. I can't imagine the pressure he feels. He has to have an heir and I was his redemption. Poor Kael, I wanted protection and he just wanted a child— this was the sick conclusion I finally arrived at after an endless search. But what about the child he killed wasn't it his?Jared insisted that Kael was a monster if he can't own up that he is impure. I had to tell him about his mate and how desperate he is in finding them but as usual Jared refused to accept my logic. He insisted that I come with him before it became late. “You know,” she said, her voice soft and too cheerful for my mood, “the Noir
Marked by betrayal, bound to the Lycan Lord. Another mystery.
XENA’S POV The moment the door clicked shut, I let out a sigh of relief but I didn’t move— I dare not. I stayed in the wardrobe, my heart pounding loud enough that I was sure Kael had heard it before he left. But he hadn’t. Somehow, impossibly, he hadn’t picked up my scent. Maybe it was the cologne he wore, or maybe the stress had his senses dulled—but whatever the reason, I wasn't caught. I can't even imagine what he would have done to me if he finds me snooping around or if he had seen me with that document. I stayed still for a few more seconds just in case. Then I crept out, my legs were shaky. I was safe— for now. I looked around once, then rushed out I'd the room, heading downstairs, moving slow and cautious like I expected someone to jump out at me. At the bottom of the stairs, I bumped into Susan. She nearly dropped the tablet she was holding. “There you are,” she said, eyebrows raised. “Kael was looking for you.” My stomach twisted. “I wasn’t… I mean, I was just
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