Lucinda gets rejected by her mate, Alpha Killian after their first night. Heartbroken, she leaves, only to be captured by some men who think she's one of their runaway prostitutes. They bring her to a nightclub, where she is drugged and made to entertain the werewolves around. During the dance , she catches the attention of the Lycan king, Darcus.
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Lucinda’s POV
The room was almost silent except for the muffled sobs which escaped my lips.
Memories of my mate calling me a pathetic wolf, echoed through my head, causing me to tremble.
My wolf howled painfully in my head, and I clutched my chest, I felt my heart beat painfully in my chest.
Trembling on the single bed, barely enough for one person, my hands pressed against my lips, trying their hardest to prevent my sobs from escaping.
My mate was just outside the room of this rundown motel that he reserved just for tonight.
This morning, he told me to make time for our date tonight and I was ecstatic and eagerly counted the hours till we had to meet, I never could have imagined my heart would be completely shattered before me like this.
I was used to the Ill-treatment from the pack for being an omega, a very low-ranking wolf but I never expected this sort of cruelty from Alpha Killian, the Alpha of Crescent Moon pack, and my mate.
Honestly, I knew he wasn't particularly happy when he found out I was his fated mate but I thought he had accepted that fact and he had come to love me despite my rank but I guess you could say I was willfully being delusional.
On this day, I got off work early and got all dolled up, expecting a wonderful evening with the love of my life. My stomach was filled with butterflies and my heart was filled with excitement and hopes for the future especially because he was the one who contacted me first and asked for a date, something he's never done before.
I took solace in the fact that he was busy since he was the Alpha and had many responsibilities.
He made me wait for him for three hours before picking me up from our agreed meetup but I didn't mind, I was happy to be able to meet him again after months.
My wolf stirred excitedly in my head, and I eagerly looked out the window for his car.
Sitting in his car, I bounced on the seat, grinning like a fool as he drove to our date.
Alpha Killian drove for more than an hour, almost close to the border of the pack. My foolish brain thought there was a fancy new restaurant that opened recently and I was grinning from ear to ear even regardless of the awkward silence in the car, but my smile dropped when I realized that the only establishment in the area was a motel, a rundown one at best.
I looked at him in confusion, as if to say, what we were doing here, but his next words made me freeze.
“I'm sure you know what has to be done if we go inside so what would it be?” He asked as he licked his lips, his eyes wandering around my body, “After all, we're mates, it shouldn't be a problem.”
My breath got in my throat and for a second I forgot how to breathe.
Was he talking about … sex? He wanted to have sex with me in a motel? Looking at the motel, I furrowed my brows.
Having sex with my mate wasn't a bad idea, but I wanted to keep my virginity till he claimed me.
I bit my lips, my eyes wandering back to the building.
This place was a strip club or as some would call…a whore house.
I stared back at his face for a moment, deciding to dismiss the thought.
He wanted to be with me so the place didn't matter as long as we were together. That was my last idiotic thought before he took my virginity and immediately rejected me as his mate afterward. Confused, I tried to reason with him to the best of my ability, reminding him of the deed we had just done but instead, he threatened to ruin my family's life in the pack if I didn't accept the rejection and leave him alone.
From the look of his bloodshot red eyes, I knew he wasn't bluffing. Scared for my family, I accepted his rejection, trembling in fear.
Satisfied with my reaction, he gave me a final kiss on the lips and then said, “A repulsive leech like you should have never dreamed of becoming the Luna, you dug your own grave. Wake up to reality, I'm not a tool to boost your rank. Dress up and meet me outside so we can return to the pack.” With that, he left.
As soon as the door closed behind him, tears streamed down my cheeks and I almost yelled in anguish but I quickly clasped my mouth and muffled my scream. He's a werewolf so he probably heard or not, I hope he didn't. He had humiliated me too much already, I didn't want to give him the satisfaction of knowing how much what he did hurt me.
That smirk he gave me, suddenly remembering it gave me chills down my spine, whenever images of the time we spent intimate together came into my mind, I would gag. All the feelings I had for that horrible werewolf were gone just like our mating bond.
He was a walking red flag from the moment we realized we were mates. I was the one who made excuses for him, something he never asked for, he wasn't even trying to hide it. He ignored me ever since then but I lied to myself that it was because he was busy. I messaged him every day on I*******m even though he rarely replied.
Even today, he didn't even hide the fact that he didn't like me and made me wait for him for three hours at a park and only came when no one would be around to see us together. He took me almost to the border of the pack where no one would see or recognize us, he thought everything through since I refused to let him go and I cannot say this was entirely his fault since I was the one who went along with it.
A tear slipped past my eye as I watched his retreating figure.
I felt my wolf howl in pain, my heart clenching with regret.
This was a mistake, One I could never undo.
Reader's POV. The hall erupted in cheers as Marcus, no longer able to wait, pulled Maddie into a fierce kiss. Laughter broke through the cheers when Maddie nearly stumbled in her excitement, but Marcus held her steady, lifting her effortlessly into his arms for a moment before setting her back down. Then Maddie turned toward the crowd. Her hands trembled as she pressed them to her stomach, but she lifted her chin bravely. “And…there is more,” she said, her voice sounding sure. “I carry life, a child. Marcus’s child. The first of the next generation of this pack.” Gasps, then roars of joy filled the hall. Marcus froze for a single heartbeat, then turned to her with eyes wide, as his breath was caught in his throat. “You… you mean…” he stammered. She nodded, tears welling. “Yes. I’m pregnant.” For once, Marcus lost his composure. With a broken laugh, Marcus swept her into his arms again, spinning her around as the pack’s cheer shook the walls. His voice crack
Reader's POV. Two weeks later. The throne hall had been rebuilt hastily. Survivors gathered, filling the air with murmurs. Some wore bandages, others bore scars. Darcus stood at the throne, as Marcus stood beside him. Lucinda entered quietly with Maddie and the twins trailing behind her. When Darcus raised a hand, the murmurs died. His voice carried across the hall. It was deep and commanding. “My people. My warriors. My family.” He paused, letting the words sink into every ear. “You have bled. You have lost. Yet still, you stand. And as long as we stand together, no force in this world can break us.” Cheers rose, echoing against the stone walls. Marcus stepped forward. “We buried our dead with honor. We will heal our wounded with care. From this day on, we rebuild stronger, wiser and most importantly, united.” Lucinda’s chest tightened as she watched them speak. Darcus lifted his chin, his eyes blazing with authority. “But we will not only heal. We will
Lucinda’s POV. As I made sure Vivian and Seth were safe in the panic room that was under the pack house, I heard the horn. The sound was so loud and for a moment, I thought the pack house was going to collapse. It only meant one thing. War had come. It was a way to inform us of the way soon, to prepare. I quickly kissed my kids and went out of the panic room to meet the pack. From the side, I could see them; the forgotten Lycan clan. They were armored in black steel, as their banners were streaked with red. Behind them, witches chanted, hands raised high, their voices carrying dark power that made the air itself shake. The earth trembled beneath their march. “Positions!” Darcus’s roar rang out like thunder. He stood at the front of the warriors, sword raised, his aura glowing with the pure force of an Alpha King. His presence was fire and command joined together. I tightened my cloak and turned to the omegas. Dozens of frightened faces looked at me, hands tr
Lucinda’s POV. The next day. The morning after the festival felt so heavy. It was not bright at all. Though the banners still hung across the hall and the scent of roasted meat lingered in the air, everywhere felt so weird once again. There were whispers that echoed through the corridors about Vivian being dangerous and not belonging to the pack. That annoyed me, and I wanted to shut them up but for what reason? It wouldn't change the thought that they had in their heads. I got out of bed, and went out to the kids' room to check on them. They were still sleeping. I laid beside Vivian on her bed, and just inhaled her scent and watched her sleep. As she slept, she looked so small and... peaceful. I smiled and patted her head until my eyes slowly went shut. Minutes later. Vivian hadn’t stirred when I rose. She laid curled on her bed. Still, her breathing was still soft and even. I touched her forehead, kissed her hair, and stepped from their room with a weight
Lucinda’s POV. The next day. The morning of the festival felt different. When I woke up, sunlight spilled from the curtains, which felt warm on my skin. It made me smile a little. For once, there wasn’t a sharp edge to the air. The only sounds I could hear were the sounds of drums echoing faintly from the training yard, the maids decorating the grounds with banners, and the laughter of children chasing one another outside. I sighed and slowly got off the bed. Things would make sense soon, I know it. I didn't even expect that we would be having the festival of unity anytime soon with everything that was going on in the pack. It had been Darcus’s idea. In truth, I knew why he wanted it. The pack was falling apart. The festival wasn’t just a celebration. It was a reminder that we were still here, together. It all made sense to me. The maids were so busy, so I decided to get ready by myself. I wasn't surprised to see that Darcus had left my side on the bed early. H
. Reader's POV. After the last council meeting, all of us started looking out for Killian, waiting for his attack. Lucinda didn't know why but she could feel that he was coming really soon. Later that day, Darcus decided to go round and check the patrols he sent out at every part surrounding the pack house, in the woods. He stood at the edge of the tree line while the last of the patrol checked their straps and tightened their cloaks. Darcus didn't know why but he did not like the feel of the night. He felt like something was wrong with the air. “Keep your eyes open,” he told them. His voice was low. “No fires. No singsong. Watch the ground.” Marcus fell in behind him on his left. Maddie was on his right. Both were quiet, the way soldiers are when they know a fight may come. They all moved together, waiting for whatever laid ahead. They walked for a long time. The forest closed around them. Each step was a small crack of twig. Darcus’s senses were all turned
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