Chapter 4
By: Tofunmi Nikky
Looking out of the window; Lucia kept her eyes fixated on her surroundings, garden, and numerous houses that are far away. A look of admiration plastered on her face as she rubbed her palms together and gave out a sigh.
"Hey, Lucia." Scarlett, Lucia's step-sister, called out as she stepped out of her room. Lucia looked up and a smile crossed her face.
"Scarlett." She acknowledged as she rose up.
"Are you not going to the Alpha's welcoming party?" She asked and Lucia bit her lip nervously.
"I don't, to be honest. I mean mother is going to be there. Who knows If she will be mad seeing me there and cause a scene." She replied and Scarlett rolled her eyes.
"You don't let mother affect you. You should learn to be independent." She said and Lucia looked at her with something that looked like admiration. Scarlett was Charles' daughter and since their mother got married to Charles, they automatically became siblings. Lucia was expecting Scarlett to treat her all badly but it came as a surprise to her that Scarlett was the direct opposite – kind and jovial.
Although Scarlett was kind of closed off at first when they came to live with them but as time went on, she started talking to Lucia and often took her out. That is if their mother does not have any errand for Lucia.
"I wish I could. But nope... I now bear the mark of being 'useless'." She said with her shoulder lifted in a half shrug.
"Come on. You are going with me." Scarlett insisted as she pulled Lucia by the hand and took her to the room to change her clothes.
"Hope mother is not going to get mad?" She asked worriedly and Scarlett shook her head.
"I won't let her talk to you." She assured her and Lucia nodded her head as she slipped into the pair of sandals before stepping out of the house.
***"Welcome, Alpha Xander." The rest of the pack chorused and Xander scanned them as he managed to pull a proud smile."I am glad that I was received with open arms. And I assure you I will definitely carry on my father's legacy and won't disappoint you." He said confidently and they all smiled at him.
"Please go on with the celebration." He urged them. Ronald made his way towards him with a lady trailing from behind him.
"Xander." He called out and Xander looked at him before he side glanced at the lady. He arched his right brow but did not utter a word.
"This is Regina." Ronald introduced and Regina managed to smile. He just stared at them blankly.
"You're betrothed." He said finally and it felt like he was hit on the head with a plank.... What does he mean by betrothed?
"What did you say?" He asked as he eyed Regina hard."You see, we need to discuss that really well and I will say you should follow me." He said and Xander looked at him with calculating eyes before walking off with him.
Lucia and Scarlett finally reached the pack house and they stepped in. It was no surprise to them that the place was full already.
"Oh my goodness, I think I need to use the bathroom... I will be back." Lucia said and hurried off, knowing fully well where the toilet was.
She was now breathing heavily as she jerked the bathroom door open and slammed it shut before turning her back on it and bending down to rest her hands on her knees.
Her gaze on the floor as she tried catching her breath.
After a few minutes had passed, she straightened her body and, noticing a strand of hair had covered a part of her face, she tucked it back behind her ear before proceeding to use the bathroom.
After she'd done her thing, she moved further to the sink and turned on the water with which she started splashing her face with. She then went for a small face towel and dabbed her face with it.
Now feeling relieved, she opened the door and stepped out. She shut the door and started walking only to hear and notice a certain footstep sound had covered her-swallowing it up. She was forced to stop walking and turned around.
And there is a muscular and well built back facing her as the owner of the figure bolted off, his footsteps echoing through the hallway. The figure resembles that of a noble- and his back features and expensive clothing..... She could feel the powerful Alpha scent radiating him.
Wait!, isn't that the great Alpha Xander?.
Alpha of the Blue Moon pack?.But what caught her most as he moved a far distance into the hallway was his scent. That sweet woodsy-mouthwatering smell that wrapped around her like a blanket.
Before she could see his final retreating figure, she saw Scarlett approaching with a worried look on her face. She quickly dashed off to meet her.
Xander trudging off angrily along the hallway sensed a far away scent circling him all over but just shrugged it off, this is not the time to fool around. It's just a random smell....Yeah, a random smell it is.
He would have carried on if his wolf hadn't stirred in him. Liam seems excited for him to turn back. He heaved a sigh before reluctantly tuning around. But he only saw those ladies.
The one at the front though they are currently having their backs at him doesn't seem to give him a hint of interest. He took his eyes back to the girl at the back and that's it- he felt it. The scent was from her.
Wait; pause a minute. Don't tell him he had just mixed his mate. Like....the future Luna and a mate to him; Xander. This mustn't be.
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Throughout the party, Lucia just stayed rooted on her seat as she stared on boringly at the activities going on around her. She glanced at Scarlett from where sat at a far table with all her friends surrounding her. One of them would crack a joke with which they'll burst into a laughing fit.
She entwined her fingers nervously and gazed at that glass of wine on her table "I want you here right now Lucia.... There's a problem! "A voice burst into her mind-link.
She sprang up on her feet instantly and started running out of the packhouse, but suddenly, catching her unaware, she stumbled and bumped into someone.
The body flung her body off, "Get off me you brat...! "Regina half yelled rigorously.
She quickly balanced herself on her feet before mumbling her apology,"Am so sorry... please "
And made to walk past her and continue her journey to get out of the packhouse.
"You can't just go!"Regina caught her by her arm, preventing her from taking further steps. And as she held her captive; a smirk tugged on Regina's face.
She began to panic; she really needs to get out of here- As fast as possible.
**TBCChapter 5By: Tofunmi Nikky"Jinx, won't you wake up?!" Lucia heard a voice yell from the sleep and she jerked up instantly. She dips her fingers into her ears as they tickle with banging. That was when she was able to see that it was already daybreak and that also meant that she was going to school.Huh? School. She thought. But before she could process another thing, a whiplash made her jolt up. She looked up and saw her mother towering over her as she snickered at her in anger."Do you want to sleep forever? You might as well do so that I won't get to see your disgusting face! Are you not going to school?! Do you look like a child that needs pampering?! Before you go, make sure that the laundry is done and the kitchen is shiny. Or else... You know what I can do." She threatened and stormed out of her little room.She finally let out the wince she was holding in and rubbed the place she was beaten. And that is another reason her mother hates her.
Chapter 6By: Tofunmi NikkyShe jerked up instantly with water dripping down her body. The entire class gasped in shock and Lucia stood there not knowing what to do next. She looked at Regina in the eye and tears glistened her eyes.Xander looked at Regina before laying his eyes on the lady that was close to him. His wolf has been whispering incoherent words into ears and he chose not to take it into consideration.But the way her clothes was soaked and how she was wet from head to toe. He could or even everyone who could see what she was wearing inside.When no one spoke up, Lucia immediately passed by Xander and ran out of the class.Regina smirked and exhaled before turning to look at one of her minions. "Get a cloth and clean that place for me." She ordered and the lady scurried to get an handkerchief.Xander
Chapter 7By: Tofunmi Nikky"Xander, wait up for me." Regina yelled after him. Tyson and Connor both turned back to look at her. She catwalked towards him but Xander did not turn to look at her. She came before him with a coy smile."What do you want?" He asked in his gruff voice."Hmm, can you take me for a ride home?" She asked and his brows raised in confusion. He looked back and saw some students hanging around. He knew what she was trying to do.Remembering what his uncle said, he begrudgingly opened the door to the passenger seat and she climbed in with a grin. He groaned and Connor bit his lips to hide his laughter. Xander glared at him and he straightened up instantly.Xander stepped into the driver seat and the other guys did into the back seat.He ignited the car's engine and drove off.Getting to the
Chapter 8By; Tofunmi NikkyRoyal maid to the Blue Moon pack's Alpha?, wait!; did she misheard what she just said or what? cause what just came out of her mouth is just too unbelievable!.The pain that came in through the cut that almost had her groan again was quickly suppressed by pressing her lips tightly against each other; clamping it together."But Mother...."she finally found her voice, "How was that able to happen, A maid for the Alpha?, I mean I can't just get the position of a maid there just anyhow"that part left her speechless and same as confused."Are you questioning me now, Lucia?, like, are you trying to tell me am crazy for saying out such a thing??...."An annoyed grunt left her mother's mouth as she said with so much venom in her.She's trying to control her anger at that moment; yes, she knows.
Chapter 9By; Tofunmi NikkyXander let go of her immediately and she quickly balanced herself on her feet, he stepped back a few steps from her before looking up at her face, his expression hidden."Alpha..!"she bowed her head instantly, lowering her gaze to the floor and avoiding looking back at him,"I'm....so sorry Alpha Xander,"Giving him a mutter of apology, she made to leave,"I'll take my leave now, Alpha".Her nervous system was now working as fast as possible, she twirled around on her feet and started trudging off as fast as she could."Next time watch your way; it's always before you" she heard Xander voiced out and processing his words, she looked down on the floor to see the same stone still on the same spot.If she'd taken just that step before he spoke out, then, she would have stumbled and land on t
Chapter 10 By; Tofunmi Nikky Xander arched an eyebrow at him when he did not talk. But then he noticed Tyson hiding behind, he cleared his throat and shared a glance with Connor. He got the hint and relaxed against the chair. Tyson exhaled and stepped out from the place he was hiding. Xander scoffed and dropped his legs before dipping his hands into his pockets. "You guys left me. And you know just how I am dealing with abandonment issue." Tyson said and Xander raised an eyebrow at him in confusion. He looked at Connor to explain. "It's true. His mother left his father. He was really attached to her." He clarified. "Ohh, sorry pal." Xander said tapping him on the shoulders. "Should we skip?" Connor asked and Tyson shook his head negatively. "Father will be so mad if he gets to know." He said and Connor rolled his eyes at him. "Papa's boy." Connor said with a scoff.While they were conversing, Xander
Chapter 11By; Tofunmi NikkyIt was closing hour, Lucia walked out of the class with a big smile on her lips, as she hung her backpack across her shoulder. The fact that she was able to stand up against Regina today gained so much joy for her soul.She never believed she had actually did that. It was like she was placed under a spell back in that moment. But she did anyways.And for that; she felt satisfied."I can't be suffering at home and at school too, it will be so much misfortune on my part"she said to herself, her tone not ceasing to hold onto depression.She stopped walking on remembering something. She checked her backpack for the novel she's going to be working on for her assignment.But it was not there. She looked up back at the classroom she's coming from and her eyes narrowed. She must have left it i
Chapter 12By; Tofunmi Nikky"An escape root!...."she kept on chanting to herself as he came more and more closer to her. She really needs to get away from him before he does something that will cause an everlasting shame to her.But how will she?....He's much more stronger than her. Her eyes trailed up to his broad muscular chest and fear gripped her at once.His muscles!...Just a smatch of her on the floor by him can lead her to heaven. He is not someone she can just fight through and escape from."Please..... please don't!..."she shook her head negatively, tears rolling down freely from her cheeks without hindrance.It remains just a feet between the two of them and she was so scared, if he covers up the remaining distance between them, then it's no way out.But he never did; instead he stopped and let a smirk