Episode 5 : Formidable werewolves

Maynard wrapped his arms around me. Never desiring to let me go and I didn't protest. I love the hardness of his solid chest, the pleasant Aura of frostiness swirling around him and his soft warm breath caressing my hair.

I can't believe Maynard is back , finally. Who would have known he's the first son of the legend Werewolf , Myth?

I pulled back from his embrace finally and stared up at his face. His Mariner blue eyes increasing my heartbeat and the pleasant scent that hung in his Aura teasing my sense.

" You are back. I can't believe this "

He laughed at my face softly. The sound of his chuckles tightening my chest at once. He titled his head to a side and then reached out to tuck a strand of hair behind my ear.

" You are just as beautiful as always. More beautiful to be precise "

His voice was melodious but at the same time firm. Staring closely at him, I realized he had changed totally. Of course he's Maynard, my best friend from the past but his stance isn't the same at all.

" You have changed May " I mutters weakly and he smiles. He dropped his hand from my hair and walk slowly to the couch but he didn't sit.

" Who wouldn't change after Lycan was released from his Cave? "

I shuddered slightly at his response. I remembered father had mentioned that Lycan was held in a dark room, Cave, whatever, for many years so he could contain and control his powers.

" Is that why you left and never returns? Because Lycan was released at that time? "

To my question, Maynard only scoffed. He look away from me and then turn to my dad who quickly straighten his shoulders to hear the new ruler of icy pack out.

I hang my head as I was left in puzzle. Lycan! Who exactly is that young man?

" With your permission Chester, can I take your daughter out of Merry pack for a walk ? " Maynard requested from my dad who quickly nodded in delight. He grinned happily at Maynard and slowly he turns to me with a dry smile.

" Go ahead Amelia and be CAREFUL " My dad said to me. He emphasize on that last word and I gulped. I know what he meant by being CAREFUL. With a slow movement, I walk to Maynard and took his hand.

" Let's go just like we usually did in the past "

His next response shock me entirely and that was because I am not expecting him to do what he did.

Just as I walk up to Maynard and took his hand,he suddenly pull me towards himself swiftly, compelling me to seize my breath for a heart stopping seconds.

His hands now wrapped around me once more and his head was bent slightly so that his lips was just a few inches away from mine.

Maynard beauty took away my breath just as his sudden movement did.

" I'm not your friend anymore Amelia. Not that naive little boy who makes a passage way to your room for you. No. I'm Maynard Myth, the new ruler of Icy pack and the man you will be marrying soon "

My breath suddenly caught in my throat and I swallow hard. Words clogged up in me and I couldn't find the right way to speak it out.

Maynard just declared he will be my husband soon. That declaration from him was said with determination and finality.

Instantly just as I keep staring at his blue eyes,I know at once that there would be bloodshed between the brothers.

Lycan had claimed he's my mate and he wouldn't be sharing me with anyone but now Maynard Just said the same. Who will I choose? Do I even have a choice?.

I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't know when my dad left the living room for Maynard and I. He felt we needed our privacy which of course isn't what I needed.

" Maynard " I whispered softly , trying to pour my heart out but the tightening around his lips stop me at once. He is right. This man right here isn't the little boy I have considered to be my friend.

I swallowed away the rest of my words and then dropped my eyelids to avoid staring at his mesmerizing face.

" Show me the little secret passage which we have built together in the past " Maynard suddenly requested, stealing away my breathe.

my thoughts went to the incident that took place the previous night. No doubt Lycan's silver blood would have trickle down around the secret passage when I helped him in last night.

I shouldn't underestimate Maynard at all. He isn't the timid young boy I use to know and as the rumours has it, he had tried to kill Lycan last night.

Now I know I shouldn't be telling lie at all nor do I have any reason to protect lycan except for the fact that he is my mate.

I look away from Maynard who by now had dropped his hand which he had earlier around my waist.

I walks further away from him so the false words I was about to tell won't be so obvious.

" The secret passage is no more Maynard. Just years ago Merry pack was renovated and the secret passage was closed up. I'm sorry "

Silence fell between us afterwards and I could swear my heart was already in my mouth. I am afraid he would want to be sure of my words but to my relief, He sighed softly and said.

" That's okay. We can make another one now "

" Maynard I can't marry you " The word suddenly dropped from my lips before I could even stop it. I immediately clasped my palm on my lips at once but that fail to take back the words that I have just Said.

I realized my will against the sudden marriage is just as strong as the tension that now settled down in the beautiful room.

For what seem like eternity, Maynard didn't say a word until finally he smiles softly.

That acts of his was unexpected so I was surprised at him. He look at me for some seconds as he smiles still.

" Lycan is around Merry pack, lurking in your shadow. I can listen to his heartbeat from here. You see, He had requested for your hand in marriage and I have disagree strongly but he's been just adamant so I drive a stake to his stomach but I guess that wasn't enough to stop him from seeking you "

My world suddenly stop at that moment and my knees threaten to go weak. I gulped down nervously and then look up at Maynard whose smile now have been wiped off.

His handsome face now was masked with a determined expression all over.

" You try to kill Lycan because of me? " I could only ask in a whisper.

" Of course and I won't stop. I would pluck his heart out if he continues to lust over you. He is a cursed werewolf. A formidable dangerous enigma who shouldn't have been born at all. Do you think I will stay idle while you tied an eternal bond with the Big Bad Wolf, a Lycan? "

I was confused and surprised. I could only shook my head feebly in response. Yes, Lycan is a cursed werewolf who shouldn't have been born at all but he's also my true mate.

" But... But what if I want him too? What if I also have this lustful thought about him? "

Upon hearing my question, Maynard's jawline tightened immediately. He took a slow strides towards me, making me to shudder senselessly.

I tried to stand still but no, the murderous expression in his eyes won't just let me have my way.

I eventually staggered backward , trying to find a way but unfortunately my back hit the wall and I was finally pinned against it by Maynard who frown so deeply.

" You should never have any lustful thought about Lycan. He's a dangerous man "

I shook my head in negative slowly. I don't want to believe it.

" No "

" Lycan killed our parents. Don't you hear the story? "

I shut my eyes again when I heard Maynard's words. He's right, Lycan shouldn't be trusted. He had killed his own parents and imprisoned his pack.

i was deep in thought again with my eyes closed when all of a sudden a swift movement, more like a lightening occurs.

The next thing I saw when I reopen my eyes in a jiffy was Maynard being slammed to the ground painfully. My breath caught up in my throat as I caught the sight of Lycan hovering over his step brother. The big bad wolf is angry, no doubt and he is hungry.

" Lay a finger on my mate again and I promise you, you will be dinning in hell with the moon goddess and our dead parents " Lycan Myth warned Maynard coldly and I shudder. Maynard is right. Lycan myth is dangerous, he is cursed and he is a formidable werewolf.