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Violet’s POV“I said make your pick.”It was odd hearing those words leaving Lucian’s lips. I didn’t think the man was capable of getting over his spite for me to actually say that. Or was this all part of some ruse he was cooking up?I didn’t know why it was so hard to shake of that gnawing feeling I’d be getting. A voice in my head had been at it for a while now, making sure to let me know that this was probably another ploy to embarrass me.Maybe I was just traumatized, but the idea of getting to meet entirely new people who might already have some preconceived bias about me wasn’t all that comforting. Oh well. Not like I had much of a choice in this. It was all a means to an end.My eyes scoured through the fleet of cars that lined the place. Tristan, big and might as he was, didn’t have up to this.I turned to Lucian. “Do all the pack members just keep their cars here? Or is there some specific use for them?”Lucian raised an eyebrow. “They’re mine.”Maybe looking so dumbfounded
LUCIANThe next day came as all other days before it had. Forcing my eyes open was the easy part. It was a routine I was well used to. My body worked with something along the lines of an inner clock. It was almost near hard—impossible even—for me to wake up late. Except for the few occasions where I let myself indulge in a bit of liquor.Apart from that, I was usually pretty diligent with when I got out of bed. Today however was a bit different.I’d be taking Violet out shopping in preparation for tomorrow. The meeting with Blue Stone Pack’s leaders tomorrow was something that would further commemorate Violet’s position.I could still remember Alpha Kane’s words.“This woman that managed to snag that icy cold heart of yours,” he laughed. “I’d be honored to meet her.”A small groan left my lips. Better to get over with it than keep fixating on other options. This was necessary, and I wasn’t chicken.My gaze flicked to the side, noting the barrier of pillows and blankets that separated
VIOLETShould you apologize when you accidentally walk in on someone near-naked? Probably. But this was Lucian here. And he already just cussed me out.“You could have fucking knocked.” He growled in irritation.“Well excuse me for just walking in to the room that’s supposed to classify as mine now.” I retorted, sending him a glare of my own.He growled again, this time more menacing than before. The logical part of my brain was already yelling at me to stop. But I’d be damned if I just let him do whatever he liked and get away with it.Lucian glared at me some more before clicking his tongue in irritation. “What the hell are you even doing here now? Don’t you have things to do? Luna duties to attend to?”“Not that I know of.” I slowly made my way past him and moved to the bed.“Oh?” He quirked an eyebrow. “Then where have you been all day?”I hesitated a bit before letting out a sigh. “With Reese. She’s showing me around the ropes, and helping me with a bit of training.”He let out a
VIOLETThere weren’t a lot that could get on my nerves. However, the time I’d spent in Dark Moon had proven pretty well that it wasn’t always the case. At least not with Lucian.He was like a thorn in my side that just wouldn’t budge no matter how hard I fretted or tried to get him away. Was he doing it on purpose? I wasn’t so sure.I had a goal in mind and losing focus was the last thing to do. Especially seeing how far I’d managed to come despite everything.“Your posture needs more work.”Reese’s words did little to reduce the crease in my forehead. She’d suggested we work on my fighting skills so I could better protect myself and seem worthy in the eyes of the pack members.Strenuous as it’s been, I wasn’t particularly opposed to any of it. If anything, I was immensely grateful for the opportunity.“Come on,” I wiped a sheen of sweat off my brow. “One more time.”For a split second, her lips curved into a smirk. Then she aimed a kick at my head. I winced a little as her leg hit my
Lucian’s POV“Tell me all I need to know. Tristan’s weaknesses and any other loopholes of West Creak that can be exploited.” I went straight to the point just as Violet took her seat.I’d chosen the quiet and privacy of my office to conduct what we were about to do. The walls had ears, and I wasn’t about to risk anything.Violet’s face was devoid of any emotion whatsoever, making it hard to decipher what her thoughts might be. It was something that struck me as odd. I’d chalked my ability to easily read people and what their thoughts might be to years of experience in dealing with people.This…this was intriguing.“If you’re planning on attacking Tristan, you have to be methodological.” Violet explained. “All your plans have to be precise and without any flaws whatsoever.”I scoffed. “You say that like he’s infallible.”“In a way he is.” Violet’s eyes never wavered as she said that. “Every single person in West Creak sees him as a god of some sort, the embodiment of perfection itself.
LUCIANViolet wasn’t the first woman I’d have an encounter with. I’d already met plenty of women throughout my life. Some of them playing hard to get, the others all too eager to throw themselves on to me.As soon as I slammed the door shut behind me, a small breath left my lips. She was determined and had that fire of defiance in her eyes. I wanted to quench it in the coldest way possible. Violet saw herself as some spitfire who would get what she wanted. Poor thing.The sound of my ringtone broke my chain of thoughts. My brows furrowed when I saw the caller on the line.“All these years and you think to finally call me now.”The man chuckled. “And yet you sound so excited to hear my voice.”I clicked my tongue in annoyance. “What do you want?”“Oh calm down, Lucian. Now’s not the time to get all worked up.”“I could do a good work on that ugly mess of a face you have. You’d need it.” I retorted.“Bite back and try to be all snarky if you want.” The man paused. “You know why I’m call