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31: They Knew Who They Were Hunting
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TRADED TO THE LYCAN KING 170
CharlotteThe council meeting had barely ended when I found Miguel waiting in the corridor outside the chamber. Most of the council members had already disappeared into their private discussions, leaving only a few guards and servants moving quietly through the palace. I could still hear the voices of the council members, low and agitated, as they continued arguing among themselves about everything that had just happened.The atmosphere in the corridor felt just as unsettled as it would have been inside the council chamber, and even though the meeting was officially over, it was obvious that the consequences of Raguel's decision were only beginning to unfold. The guards stationed along the corridor remained alert.Miguel was leaning against one of the stone pillars with his arms folded across his chest. He looked unusually relaxed considering what had just happened, but the moment he saw me, he straightened, his attention immediately settling on me. His expression was calm, almost too
TRADED TO THE LYCAN KING 169:
LyraThe confirmation of the prophecy changed the atmosphere in the palace before we even reached the council chamber. I could feel it in the way the guards stood straighter as I passed, their eyes following me with a mixture of curiosity and uncertainty, and in the hushed conversations that stopped whenever Raguel and I came into view. Even the usual movement through the corridors felt different, as though everyone had suddenly become aware that something had shifted and was waiting to see what would happen next.I had barely stepped through the doors of the council chamber when three elders approached us at once.“Queen Lyra, you cannot continue avoiding this,” Elder Victor said, his expression unusually serious. “The royal seers have confirmed the prophecy. The entire kingdom will know soon enough, if they do not already.”“I know,” I replied, keeping my voice calm even though my stomach had tightened. “That doesn't mean I have to make a decision today.”Another elder stepped forwa
TRADED TO THE LYCAN KING 168
LyraI knew the palace would feel different the moment we approached the main gates, but I wasn't prepared for just how different.The gates opened before Raguel and I had even reached them, and a line of guards immediately straightened as we entered. Their eyes followed us as we drove past, but there was something else in their expressions now that I hadn't paid attention to before. Respect, perhaps, or curiosity. I couldn't tell anymore.Too many people had started looking at me differently since the prophecy became public, and I still hadn't figured out how I was supposed to respond to it. Every glance seemed to carry a question I didn't know how to answer, and every bow reminded me that something about my position in the palace had changed.We had barely got out of the car when several Alphas stepped forward and bowed. I slowed, confused by the sudden attention, and looked at Raguel, but before I could ask anything, one of them lowered his head and said, “Sovereign Luna.”My stoma
TRADED TO THE LYCAN KING 167
HabeelaFor the first time since I had learned the truth about Zevran, I found myself looking at him without feeling the immediate need to walk away.We were sitting across from each other in a quiet corner of one of our favorite meeting spots. I had spent so long trying to decide whether what I felt for him was stronger than the betrayal. Every time I thought I had reached a conclusion, another question followed, dragging me back into the uncertainty I had been trying so hard to escape.There wasn’t a simple answer.I folded my hands in my lap and looked down at them for a moment before finally meeting his eyes. Zevran had been watching me quietly, as if he knew I was struggling to find the right words and had decided not to rush me.“I believe you love me.”His expression changed, and I saw the surprise in his eyes, but he didn't interrupt. He just waited for me to continue.“I believe you,” I continued. “I've thought about everything you've told me, and I don't think you were lying
TRADED TO THE LYCAN KING 166
RaguelBefore dawn, I made my way back to the palace. I had barely settled into my study when the first report arrived.I was standing by the window, gazing out, when Emily entered with a folder tucked beneath her arm. The look on her face told me the news wasn’t going to improve my morning.“What is it this time?” I asked.She placed the folder on the table and opened it. “Iron Claw is regrouping.”My eyes moved over the marked territories. “How many are they now?”“Enough to concern us. They’ve gathered more warriors since the attack, and we’ve confirmed that several smaller packs are quietly supporting them.”I frowned. “Which packs?”She gave me the names.None of them surprised me individually. Together, they were another matter.“They’re not openly declaring their support,” she continued. “They’re sending food, weapons and warriors through neighboring territories. If we move against Iron Claw now, those packs may decide to join them publicly.”I leaned over the map, studying the
TRADED TO THE LYCAN KING 165B
LyraI don't know how it happened but we found our way to the room. Raguel didn’t give me a chance to catch my breath. He closed the distance between us and his mouth was on mine again.His tongue swept against mine, making my knees go weak. A low groan rumbled in his chest and my body responded instantly with heat pooling low in my belly.He backed me up until my shoulders hit the wall, his body flush against mine. The kiss deepened and one of his hands slid from my face down my neck, his fingers tracing the frantic pulse beating there before continuing lower.He palmed my breast, his thumb finding my nipple through the thin material of my dress and circling it until it pebbled hard. I arched into his touch and gasped softly.“Lyra,” he breathed against my mouth. It was the first thing he’d said since we came inside.He pulled back just enough to look at me, his chest heaving, his eyes filled with a hunger that mirrored my own. His gaze swept over my face, my swollen lips, my flushed
TRADED TO THE LYCAN KING 5: Didn’t You Hope For This?
LYRAI woke up feeling like I had been dragged through something I couldn’t remember. My body felt heavy and weak, with an aching, unfamiliar soreness. I lay still, trying to piece together fragments of the night before. Flashes—red eyes, a voice, a hand around my neck, the words, “Your husband sold
TRADED TO THE LYCAN KING FOUR: Did You Imagine Me Bending You Over?
LYRAThe color completely drained from Aaron's face. His palms tightened into fists, and his Adam's apple bubbled up and down. His lips thinned into furious lines, and I expected him to wake up and put an end to this. I expected him to call the deal off, drag me protectively to his side, and annou
TRADED TO THE LYCAN KING THREE: Meeting Raguel Whitebrock
LYRATwo hours ago, I was full of hope and excitement about how the night would play out, but now, my body was as heavy as lead, and my thoughts were in disarray. For the rest of the drive, Aaron had coached me about what to do and what not to do. He told me to do whatever Raguel requested of me
TRADED TO THE LYCAN KING TWO: My Husband Traded Me To His Business Partner
LYRAFor a minute, everything existed in echoes and blurs. I expected Aaron to laugh and tell me he was joking, or to tell me he had dismissed Raguel immediately and that they were currently hunting for another investor. But my husband did none of that. He continued driving through the quiet road
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