"Can anyone else make you feel the way I do?" He whispered roughly while trailing kisses down my neck. A soft moan escaped me as I held him tightly "You aren't even my mate." His playful smile turned into a devilish smirk, "And do you think I care about that, little one? Mate-bond or not, I am going to make sure that you are MINE." ........................ The peaceful life of Delilah Dimitri was flipped upside down when she crossed paths with the ruthless and vicious cursed Lycan King, Xander Stoneheart. On her 18th birthday, after shifting into a wolf, Delilah's only hope in this cruel world is her true mate, Alpha Ethan. But to her disappointment, he rejects her and wants nothing to do with her. Heartbroken and shattered, Delilah is so done with the supernatural world. But little does she know that the heartless Lycan King has started to have forbidden feelings for her and is not yet ready to let her go. Adamant to make her his own, would the devil ever be able to win Delilah's heart? What about Xander's own true mate who he needs to break the curse?
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I was inhaling the chilly October breeze when it suddenly got stuck in my lungs and my feet halted instantly. It was 5 in the morning and I saw no one besides me in those deserted woods behind the campus but I, sure as hell, could hear low, painful whimpers.Heart throbbing in my chest, I scanned the area, "Who's there?" My voice echoed around the woods but there was no response.Instinct told me to run the hell away but all I could think of was to help the one in pain. Inhaling a huge gulp of air, I started following the sound of whimpers that took me to an ancient, gigantic tree.Balling my fists, I walked around the tree and stopped dead in my tracks as soon as I saw a man sprawled on the ground with his back against the trunk. My eyes widened in horror as I took in his wounds. I instantly crouched down and croaked up in worry, "What happened? Are you okay?"His eyes were closed and he didn't bother replying to me. Assessing his injuries, I found his whole face covered with dry blood and dirt. Moreover, there were two holes in his shirt, one just above his heart and the other one on the side of his abdomen. Those were the gunshots, I was sure of it, but what took me by surprise was the flesh burning around the holes. My hand flew to his chest to see how deep the bullet was but the stranger jerked it away and grunted heavily, "Don't you fucking dare to touch me."
I looked at him with vivid shock, "You need to go to the hospital," I patted my pockets and cursed inwardly for not bringing my phone with me.I fished around his pockets and, once again, he reprimanded me, "What the fuck do you think you are doing?"My nostrils flared, "Trying to save your ass, I guess." I blew out a breath of relief when I found his phone.Founding it locked, I grabbed his finger to fetch his print and ended up hearing in a rough voice, "Touch me one more time and you'll be found dead in these woods."My eyes went wide with shock, not with his deadly threat but from his audacity. My fingers worked quickly on the screen as I replied as calmly as I could, "Well, from what it seems like, it'd be you to be found dead in these woods if I refused to help you."Ignoring his fussing, I dialed 911. My relief went down the hill when I realized that there was no network in the forest. I was still weighing out my options when a horrified gasp left my lips. His body was turning a lighter shade of blue and the veins of his arms were going purple as if the ink was coursing through them.All I knew was that he didn't have much time left. I patted his cheek and stuttered, "I'll be right back with an ambulance."Just as I was about to get up, a steel cold hand wrapped around my wrist. In a low, but firm voice, he ordered me, "No ambulance. No hospital."I blew out a tremendous breath, "Even in this situation when you are literally a few minutes away from death and probably need my help to save your ass, you still dare to command me instead of making a request."A shiver ran down my spine when he clasped a hand around the nape of my neck and brought my face closer to his, "Do not force me to slash that little throat of yours just to keep your mouth shut."I couldn't help staring at his eyes which were now open. They were so unique with a gray interior and black outlining. This closer, I could see the black specs in that gray. Before I could drown in them, I wriggled away, "I don't know how else to help you."He bit out through gritted teeth, "Stop being Mother Teresa. I don't need your fucking help."Staring at him in exasperation, I mumbled annoyingly, "I don't know what your deal is but you, for sure, would be begging me to call for an ambulance only if you could see how your flesh is literally sizzling like a steak."Shaking my head at him, I got to my feet and ran toward the dorms. While climbing the stairs to my room, I was just about to dial 911 when his phone started ringing.Someone named Antonio was calling this stranger. Unlocking my room, I picked up the call and heard the other person asking in distress, "Alpha, where are you? Why can't I reach you?"Before he could continue, I started hastily, "Wait, wait. It's not him. It's me. Look, whoever you are, that man is seriously injured, not to mention a psychotic maniac. I was just going to call an ambulance..."He stopped me mid-sentence, "No, no, no. Don't do that. Just tell me where he is right now. I'll be right there with the help."Telling him to arrive at the woods behind the campus, I ended the call. Fetching my first aid kit, I sprinted back to the woods. His friend hadn't arrived yet. The man was still where I'd left him in a pool of blood. Looking at me, he muttered under his breath, "Here we go again."Crouching down beside him, I flew my hands to his shirt buttons when he wiggled under me, "Are you fucking insane? I told you not to touch me."It was it. My anger snapped and I grabbed his collar and looked deep into those electric eyes, "Listen, I have had enough of this bullshit of yours. I don't care who the fuck you are, all I care about is to sleep peacefully at night and that can't be done after leaving an injured mouse in the woods, okay?"He opened his mouth to say something but I vigorously shook my hand, "I would advise you not to open that pain in the ass mouth anymore."His mouth clamped shut right there and he was staring at me with a slight frown. Leaving his collar, I opened his shirt buttons and poured spirit over his wounded flesh. After the blood cleared away, I could see the bullet shining in his body. It wasn't deep. The only thing that was so odd was his flesh burning around the hole.I wasn't a doctor yet but I had taken enough first-aid training to know how to take out the bullet that wasn't so deeply buried. I slipped on doctor's gloves and opened my scalpel pouch. I could feel the heat of his gaze on me as I grabbed the right-sized forceps.I warned him in a low voice, "This is going to be really painful." Putting pressure on the skin, I dug the forceps inside his flesh and closed them around the bullet. He didn't even hissed in pain as I extracted the bullet out of his chest. After that, I did the same to the other bullet.After that, I bandaged the wounds and by the time I was done, I found him still staring at me with those grey eyes. On their own accord, my eyes roamed down to his chest packed with thick muscles, and all of a sudden, I was dying to touch those hard slabs. Those dips and cuts of his were so mouth-watering. Realizing how shamelessly I had been gawking at his half-naked body, I quickly looked away.He said proudly, "No, it's okay. Take your time." There was a hint of amusement in his voice.My cheeks flushed and I quickly got up and scrambled away. As I reached the clearing, I saw a man in his early fifties making his way towards me. Picking up his pace, he reached me, and grabbed me by the elbow, "Where is he?"
Ignoring his rude tone, I asked him, "Where is the ambulance? He needs to..."I winced as his hold around my elbow tightened, "Just tell me where is he."Frowning, I jerked away from him and rasped out, "Do not use that rude tone with me."He took a step toward me and said in a threatening voice, "Cut this bullshit before I snap your neck in half."What the hell was wrong with these men? They and their rivalry with my neck. I rolled my eyes dramatically and walked away silently. I took him to where I left the wounded stranger, only to find out, to my utter surprise, that he wasn't there.Behind me, Anotnio demanded, "Where is he?"I looked around in confusion, "I have no fucking clue. How could a man with such fatal injuries go away?"The very next second, my oxygen supply was cut off as Antonio wrapped his fist around my neck and gritted out in rage, "Where. Is. He?"EPILOGUE AFTER 7 YEARS: Delilah's POV: "But Mommy, I asked for the chocolate cake. I do not like pineapple one." Elina stated with finality. "Why does it matter, Ellie? It's okay if mommy couldn't get a chocolate cake," responded Liam. At that, Elina narrowed her eyes menacingly at her brother and reprimanded the innocent soul, "Some of us do have tastes and standards, Lee. It's my birthday, I get to have all that I want today." "As if that doesn't happen every other day of the year," Adeline chuckled. Elina pretended to gasp and hooked her hands on her hips, "Aunt Addy, that's not fair. You ought to be on the girls' team." Liam reminded her as an afterthought, "By the way, it's my birthday too." Eline tried to roll her eyes, another thing she had learned from her beloved Aunt Addy, "Ugh, please don't keep reminding me that. I don't like the fact that I even have to share a birthday with you, Liam." I have no idea how I got to have two kids with completely different personali
Delilah's POV:A moment later, the whole lawn glowed in the soft, golden glow. The whole setup was looking even more beautiful at night, exceeding all of my expectations. His footsteps halted as Xee was taken aback by the arrangements. Tilting his head to the sides, he assessed the whole area twinkling in the fairy lights and fresh flower decor. And then, his eyes widened as they landed on me. He took his time to gawk at me from head to toe multiple times, reincarnating all the butterflies in my stomach. Resuming his steps, which were slower now, he walked over to me. Grabbing my hand in a gentle hold, he lifted it and placed a soft kiss on its back, "I am 100% sure that I am not forgetting any important date. It isn't your birthday today nor any important day for us." I let out a soft chuckle, "You are kinda right." Letting go of my hand, he wrapped his big palms around my waist and whispered in my ear, "Then to what do I owe the pleasure to behold such a glamorous beauty today?"
Delilah's POV:It was that time of the year.The Claiming Ball was to be held by the Lycan/ Werewolf Council so that all the unmated males and females come in proximity and have a chance to meet their fated mates.As a member of the council, I and Xee were invited to attend the Claiming Ball and we had a good chuckle at the remembrance of our bittersweet memories of the last Ball.I was standing at the side while unmated males and females indulged themselves in the dance as per ritual. My eyes spotted Xee busy in a conversation with the other members of the Council.I was just about to make my way over to him when a tall figure blocked my way. I lifted my head to find a young man whom I had never seen before.I tilted my head to the side, "Have we met before?"He kept staring at me and then finally shook his head, "I hate to say this but no, we haven't met before."My eyebrows creased together. He was probably from some other territory who was attending the annual ball in the hope of
Delilah's POV: The next morning, I woke up to the sound of commotion. My eyes peeked open and I yawned, already feeling the soreness in my body. I winced at the pain when I stood up and slowly walked to the window. My eyes widened with shock as I saw Ethan standing in front of the mansion, hollering at the top of his lungs, "I don't give a fuck. Let me go inside this instant or otherwise..." He clamped his mouth shut when a new guard stopped by the gate, "The King said to let him inside." The guards opened the gate and Ethan huffed angrily before making his way inside the mansion. What the hell was he doing here? Quicking donning my PJs, I made my way downstairs slowly, thanks to the soreness. I arrived in the hall just in time to see Ethan entering. Xee was sitting on the couch in a suit, sipping his black coffee whereas Ethan was looking all disheveled and upset. He stopped in front of Xee and yelled, "What the hell is wrong with you?" Xee kept his calm and only raised his eye
Delilah's POV: As a wedding present, Xee had gifted the Europe tour for Luke and Addy. Due to some issue with tickets, they had to leave the night of the wedding day. After the reception was over and the guests were gone, we returned to the mansion. Everything seemed to happen in a fast motion and none of us rested until after bidding farewell to the newlywed couple for their honeymoon. It was only once they were gone had I returned to my room. It was such a hectic day and I couldn't wait to don my comfortable PJs and hit the soft mattress. Standing in front of the vanity, I was removing my makeup when the door flung open. In came the Lycan King, looking heavenly gorgeous in the black tuxedo. Hot lava spilled inside me as I noticed his eyes traveling down my body. His hand curved around the nape of his neck and he smiled, "You were looking so beautiful today that it was practically impossible to peel my eyes off of you." I knew he was right. I had constantly felt a pair of eyes g
3 Months Later: Delilah's POV:"I am really getting concerned about you, Delilah," I heard Xee behind me.I looked over my shoulder and found him with a tray in his hands, "Why is that?"He placed the tray holding a glass of milk and cookies on the coffee table and walked over to my desk, "Because for the last 3 months, you've been working nonstop."I let out a soft chuckle, "Now you are exaggerating."His eyebrow quivered higher, "No, I am not. Can't remember the time when I've not seen you hunched up on the desk, sticking your nose in all those books, jotting down your notes, and whatnot."Well, he was kind of right about that. Lately, I have been having a really hectic routine. After waking up early in the morning, I'd go to training. After breakfast, I'd be in the clinic that Xee had recently built me in his territory. I have been working hard to polish my skills as a Healer.I have started treating patients and I loved interacting with all the people. Occasionally, I'd even go on
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