The Lycan King Faceless Mate

Margaux pov"I don't care what they say. If nobody accepts me, Lucien will."That was the lie I kept on loop in my head.Today was my eighteenth birthday. The big one. The day every single wolf in the pack spent their entire life waiting for because the Moon Goddess finally decided to drop your mate's name in your head.Normally, girls spent years curating Pinterest boards and dreaming about this exact second, but I didn't need to. I already knew who I wanted.Lucien.My best friend. The future Alpha. The guy who literally promised he'd stay by my side regardless of how messed up things got.I stood in front of the mirror, smoothing the fabric of my black gown."You're seriously wearing that?" Margot's voice cut through the room from behind me.I looked over my shoulder at my twin sister. "What's wrong with it?"Margot rolled her blue eyes so hard I thought they'd get stuck. "Nothing is wrong with it, Margaux. It's just… black? For your mating day? You look like you're mourning."I lo

Margaux povI slipped through the narrow gap in the old stone wall ; the secret passage Margot and I used to sneak out through when we were kids – and ran. I didn't stop until the trees of the deeper forest swallowed me whole.Taking a shuddering breath, I turned back to look at the lights of the Eastern Pack one last time. Tears blurred my vision, hot and fast, and I aggressively wiped them away with the sleeve of my oversized hoodie. Who would have thought twenty-four hours was all it took to dismantle an entire life? No "happy birthday" wishes. No cake. Just a brutal rejection.I stared down at my scuffed sneakers, the memories of the last few hours flashing behind my eyelids like a bad movie."This just brought out their true colors," I whispered to the empty woods.I shoved my hands deep into my hoodie pockets, ignoring the empty, aching hollow in my stomach. I hadn't eaten since yesterday."The human world isn't far from here," I murmured, adjusting the strap of my heavy duffel

I stood perfectly still as the Ashenmere group walked past me, their heavy steps echoing down the south corridor. The moment they were out of sight, I dropped the registry onto the table, my legs going so soft and weak that I had to lean heavily against the wood to keep from collapsing onto the floor."Mara, what was that about?" Vera asked, turning to me with a deep frown, her hand resting on my shoulder. "Did you used to live near their territory before you came to Ashenmere?""Yes, I worked at the pharmacy and bakery for a year," I said, looking down at my shoes. "But that's just it. I didn't know the prominent rich families."Vera sighed, rubbing my arm gently. "Well, maybe he was one of your customers. You look completely exhausted. Go down to the kitchen and get yourself a glass of water. I'll have Clara cover the registry for the next hour.""Thank you, ma'am," I said.The Wedding DayI had just finished with ushering the guests and it was now time to go get ready. I walked thr

He didn't move to get his pants off. He just stood up right in front of me on the bed."Get on your knees and suck me," he commanded, his voice dripping with authority.I didn't even wait for a second command. The heat in my blood drove me forward. I dropped to my knees on the mattress, reaching out to wrap both my hands around his thick, heavy cock. I stroked him twice, feeling the veins throbbing against my palms. He reached down, gripped my dark hair tightly in his fist, and pulled my head forward, placing his length right at the front of my mouth.I opened wide and swallowed him whole. He began moving his hips, fucking my mouth with precise, hard urges that made me choke back a moan.Before I could lose my breath completely, he gripped my waist and lifted me up. He shoved a pillow directly under my lower back, flattening me out on the mattress. He opened my legs wide, licked his palms, and brought one hand down in a loud, stinging slap against my bare ass cheek.Smack!I gasped as

I smiled."My pleasure."I picked up my drink while Elena took hers.That was the last thing I remembered. Well, almost.I vaguely remembered a pounding headache. I remembered stumbling through a hallway toward my room. I remembered an unnatural, scorching heat burning through my veins, making my skin feel entirely too tight. After that? Nothing.I carefully slid my arm out from beneath the girl's head, my brow furrowing as I stared down at the empty pillows.I should have known Elena was up to something. That smile. She had been far too pleased with herself when she watched me take that sip."You drugged me," I muttered under my breath, my voice grating in the quiet room.An aphrodisiac. That had to be it. She must have slipped something into my glass to set me up, hoping to force a bond or catch me in a compromising position.My gaze drifted back to the sleeping girl beside me. But if Elena had planned this entire thing, then why isn't she the one in my bed?I had never seen this wo