Five

Anastasia's pov

I was shaken in tears and shame from what I had just gone through, but Dante was towering over me now as my teary eyes read through the contents of the contract, and I knew he had only come to my room for one purpose and It as to get the contract signed.

We're the Lycan Triplets so repulsed by my body that they couldn't even bear to stand the sight of me anymore?

I'm in disbelief, I read the contract;

Contract for Anastasia Elyon

This agreement is between Anastasia Elyon (Contractee) and the Lycan Triplets, Damien, Draven, and Darius Valerian (Contractors).

The Contractee,

• Agrees to be bound by the terms of this Contract for one year, commencing upon the signing of this agreement.

• Shall provide intimacy to the Contractors during the contract period. The Contractors shall have the right to request and engage in intimate activities with the Contractee at their discretion, with the understanding that consent and mutual respect shall always be upheld no matter what.

• Shall be entitled to two consecutive days of rest per week, during which she may engage in personal activities of her choosing, subject to the Contractors' permission.

• The Contractee shall undergo training. These classes will be conducted to enhance the contractor's physical and mental abilities.

• Shall partake in the Luna ceremony, signifying her acceptance as the mate of the Contractors, and shall honor and fulfill the ceremonial duties associated with this role.

• Acknowledges and agrees that no romantic love or affection is expected or guaranteed within the context of this Contract. The relationship between the parties shall be primarily based on the fulfillment of contractual obligations.

• The Contractors shall ensure the Contractee receives appropriate care, support, and medical attention during her pregnancy and after childbirth.

• Shall not leave the confines of the Contractors' mansion without permission from the Contractors. This provision is in place to ensure the contractor's safety and security.

At the bottom of the contract, The Lycan Triplets had their signatures written down in place of a blank space where I was supposed to sign mine.

With a bitter smile on my face, I combed through the part of the contract. Love wasn't part of the relationship. The coldness and indifference I have experienced all her life would never cease to persist, would It?

A wave of pain, heartbreak, and betrayal washed over me and more tears ran down my cheeks as I picked the pen, my hands shaking.

I couldn't help but question my worth. Was I not capable of being loved? Right now, the scars on my back could barely hold a candle compared to the permanent wounds that had scarred my heart.

Mate? What a joke. I was nothing more than a breeder to them.

"I get to be taken care of at least," I smile at Dante a bit. His eyes were cold and unfeeling, at my words, his brows furrowed slightly, but he said nothing still even as I continued. "I'll eat good food, sleep on a nice bed..." I laugh, as I sign the contract before looking at him once again, noting the confusion on his face.

"Don't you get It? I'm free... It may no seem like much, but compared to how I was treated back at home, I'm going to be treated a lot better here. I've never been happier."

"You do understand that... " He started and hesitated for a bit before he finished. "You might die?"

My head raced with fear as I stilled, but I couldn't even fathom what I felt at that moment. I was scared, but then again, I couldn't run away, could I? I had already signed the contract and there was no way I was going back on my words now.

I was just about to reply when I noticed his eyes turn blank, a hint of red hue in his brown orbs. I figured he was communicating using the mind link. It was like that back at home- guess It wasn't any different here.

Suddenly, his eyes moved to me and I swear I could see a grave look in them before the red hue disappeared and he bent down to pick up the contract.

I thought he would live, but his next words sent shivers down my spine.

"Lycan Draven requests your presence in his chambers."

"W- what?" Of all the brothers, why him? "Why?"

Dante's expression suddenly turned cold and I bit my lip when I realized I was going to fat by being curious about something that may not be likely meant for him to explain to me.

I reluctantly pulled my robe tighter against my chest as I followed Dante's huge towering figure till I got to a door.

He knocked and then turned to me. "You can go in." No other words being said, he flashed me one more look as he turned away and left, leaving me standing there in a disarray of emotions.

Knowing I shouldn't keep Lycan Draven waiting, I twisted the knob and let myself in.

The room was as tastefully furnished as It should be for a King and It took me a few seconds to realize I was admiring the interior decor of the place before my eyes settled on the man sitting on the bed, intensely staring at me with that heated gaze of his that made my cheeks flush.

Swallowing, my eyes instinctively lowered when I realized he had nothing but pants on. His broad chest was on display, the light of the room accentuating the contours of his well-toned physique. His dark skin glistened with a thin film of water, and from his hair dripping with water, I guessed he might have just left the shower.

How could a man be so Ethereal even in physique? He looked too good to be true.

Suddenly, he leaned forward, a dark hue in his eyes as they intensified their gaze on me.

"Come here, princess."

His deep voice, the authoritative tone in his voice... They sent unfamiliar strange feelings traveling through my whole body, and like I was being compelled, I found myself taking small, fearful steps toward him.

"Wait. Strip first." With no emotion in his eyes, he ordered.

I hesitated for a while, wondering what it was he planned to do now.

A perfectly raised, silver-streaked brow was raised as he regarded me with mock amusement. "This won't be your first undressing before me would it? And believe me, there's nothing I haven't seen in much better-looking women so just hurry up." His gruff voice was commanding and harsh and I quickly began to undress.

His words were hurtful but I couldn't say anything as I just stood before him, a burn to my cheeks when his eyes traveled across my body before he gave me a knowing look.

"Come here."

I was suspicious, wondering what was it he wanted with me but regardless, I couldn't risk my life to anger him and just went forward only to be thrown off balance when he reached out and pulled me in with one jerk of his hand.

I gasped, my face burning red when I realized I was sitting over his legs, my hands wrapped around his shoulders from having been pulled without wanting.

"I- I'm sorry Lycan Draven. I'm so clumsy, I...." Taking my hands off him, I tried to stand, but a force on my legs forced me to look down, noticing his arm was the cause of my restricted movements.

"Your father mentioned you're a virgin, correct?"

I was taken aback by his words, but I managed a nod.

I tried as best as I could not meet his eyes, but those intense blue orbs proving mine held them captive and I couldn't look away. I felt a strange, unsettling feeling between my legs when his eyes slowly ran over my body again before they met mine again.

"So you haven't been touched by a man before? Right?"

I nodded again.

"Answer my question with words, princess." He growled, a slight red hue appearing in his eyes before they disappeared. His smirk was cruel as he roughly gripped my chin and forced me to look into his eyes when I began lowering my head.

"Y- yes, "I whispered, feeling my body grow hot from his simple touch. I could feel the body heat radiating from him as his naked chest pressed into mine from the side, conflicting strange feelings in my body.

Suddenly, he lowered the hand, and the moment his fingers brushed against my naked thighs, I sat up sharply, breathing in relief when I realized he was just placing his hands down.

However, my moves didn't go unnoticed by him and he released a Short, dark chuckle that caused me to turn red in embarrassment.

"You will be drinking the wine from the bottom of the Moon goddess's domain on the day of your coronation as Luna. It will be in two days so the necessary preparations must be made tomorrow. The council of elders and everyone else expects us to have completed the mating rites before then."

"What will happen If they are not completed before then?" I asked, my brows furrowing.

"You will die after drinking the wine." He replied with a straight face and mine paled.

"But..."

"You're not ready to mate with any of us, considering how weak and frail you are" his words were spoken with spite and disappointment and I felt ashamed. "So we will have to ensure you don't drink the wine a virgin either way."

Knowing the Lycan Triplets weren't insisting on mating with me should have calmed me down, but I couldn't. Not with that look in Draven's eyes. How else were they planning on taking my innocence If neither of them planned on mating with me?

"Calm down, princess. I will deflower you with my fingers instead. It will be painful, but trust me, It's better this way."

Without warning, he flipped me down on the bed and my eyes widened when I raised my eyes to see the full 6'9" Lycan Draven hovering over me.