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The man stopped and turned around immediately when the loud yell sounded behind him. The voice was very powerful and it commanded immediate respect. A sudden hush fell over everyone as they turned in the direction, shaking. 

The voice made my heart jump the moment it sounded but I recovered quickly enough. We all turned in the direction of the voice and standing there was a monstrously big wolf. It had an ash fur and a scarlet underside. it was bigger than all the wolves that had attacked us so I guessed he was their leader. 

I watched as another dangerous growl erupted from his throat while staring at me, he filled with the intent to kill. He started approaching us, slowly dismounting the sparse undergrowth. His lips champed with fury and his eyes blazed as if the flames of hell were right behind them. I soon began to percieve a strange kind of smell each time he took a step closer. The Vanilla-like smell enveloped my senses, relieving me of my fears instantly and calming my racing heart. 

I couldn’t wrap my head around it, why was it happening? Why was my body reacting as though he was here to save me even when it was clear from the foregoing that he was going to kill me. Then suddenly my wolf purred excitedly “Mate!” 

As he continued to move closer and closer, stalking me while growling, I had a clearer view of him. I was in shock when I discovered who he was. He was the Lycan Alpha’s son, and heir. The fact that he was their leader already told me that he was going to kill me but the funny feeling that I felt towards him was what I couldn’t understand. We were sworn enemies, different wolf breeds that loathed the other ever since the war, how then could we be mates?

Alpha Liam, my mate? Impossible. 

Despite the lingering feeling of foreboding and danger, I felt like running into his arms. My body was acting completely opposite manner. His heavy scent continued to linger in the air as he appraoched. He suddenly took off and began to run towards me, his face filled with rage and unwavering disgust. I bent down immediately, wrapping my trembling hands around my legs, listlessly resigning to my sad fate. Perhaps this is how I had been destined to die. 

My mind was racing with a litany of thoughts. My father would surely kill himself if he heard I had died in the hands of a Lycan. I never wanted any of this, all I wanted was a stroll to blow off the steam, the shock and pain that I experienced when he announced I had been betrothed to a monster. But somehow it had all come to this. 

“Aarrgh”  A pain-filled scream sounded behind me. “Please, Alpha, please” the unmistakable voice of the man who nearly raped me pleaded. All i could hear was growls and the snapping of bones. I stiffened for a moment before peering in the direction. He was on the ground, pleading for his life while Alpha Liam tossed him over, sank his fangs into his body. 

At last he let go and took a few steps back, still growling at the man on the ground. “How dare you touch my mate!” 

The man couldn’t say a word as he lay there, cradling his broken hand. Alpha Liam turned towards the rest of the men and repeated the same thing. They all moved back, beating their tails as a sign of remorse. 

“We are sorry, Alpha. We had no idea she is your mate, besides she is a werewolf.” One of them spoke up, shifting back into his human form.Alpha Liam turned towards me immediately, his eyes widened in what was undoubtedly shock. He started to walk towards me, a quite growl humming in his chest. He regarded me for a moment before the murderous glare disappeared. In it’s place was an affectionate and pitiful look. 

“She is mine” He muttered, slowly turning to the men who lowered their heads. 

I was still bent over, trembling like a leaf in the wind. I knew at that moment, that he was debating whether to kill me or not. He shifted back into his human form immediately and raised my head up until our eyes met. Gosh, he was so gorgeous. The Cerulean, blue eyes, the sharp jaws and the way his brows perfectly accentuared with his aquitaine nose made my clit dampen, they were enough to make a nun renounce her vows. 

His shoulders were broad, round and chiseled; his abs tempting. I had a hard time controlling my wolf, knowing fully well that she would lose control if I ever caught the slightest sight of his cock. He was stark naked, but he wasn't bothered. 

"What is your name?" His raspy voice came through as he looked me up and down in violating scrutiny. I moved back a bit, avoiding him like a plague. 

"Don't be afraid." He assured me, pressing himself closer to me. A shudder reaction through me"I won't hurt you." 

My clit throbbed at the proximity between us. 

"Penelope." I whispered, eyeing him like he would. He suddenly turned towards the men and yelled at them. "Everybody get out! And never breathe a word of what happened here. If you do, I will know. And you what I will do if you disobey me." His Adams apple danced furiously as he spoke to them. 

"And as for you Logan," he said, glaring at the man who nearly took advantage of me. "I haven't done anything to you yet. I will deal with you when I come back." 

Logan lowered his head as he walked away. His words were already healed, even the broken bones had already fixed themselves back. Lycans could only be killed by tearing their head off their or by driving a stake through through heart. They had the ability to heal rapidly. They all shifted back into wolves and ran into the darkness. 

"Do you feel better now?" He asked, caressing my cheeks and looking me straight in the eye. I nodded, fight the urge to succumb to tge feel of his hands on my cheeks which sent sparks all over my body. 

"How am I supposed to feel better when I have a Lycan as my mate?" I replied, fighting the stupid mate bond that wanted me to go closer to him. I was surprised by my bravado, even as I kept staring at him. 

"Which Pack are you from? The one beyond the neutral ground?" He asked, getting closer. He was now too close for my comfort. 

"The Crescent Moon Pack" I responded, nodding as his scent got more and more intoxicating. I couldn't control it anymore. Soon after, our faces were closing in and in until his lips brushed against mine. 

I shuddered, still trying to fight the the bond but it was impossible. "We are not supposed to be doing this." I said feebly before he took my lips hungrily. He grabbed me possessively before he began to work on the straps of my dress. I put my hands around his neck and kissed back ferociously. 

"I can't help it, Penelope." He said, gasping for breath before he shredded the tough straps with his claws. "You have no idea how long I have waited for this. I don't care if you're my kind or not, the goddess wouldn't make you my mate for no reason." He said, slowly taking my clothes off while our lips were locked in a passionate kiss.