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Chapter 6: Hers alone

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'End her and burn the body.'

Arianna gasped, snapping awake from her nightmares. Her chest rose and fell in rapid rhythm as she squeezed her eyes shut, desperately trying to calm her racing heart.

It was haunting her again. The cruelty of her mate rejection tearing her from within.

After drawing several deep breath, Arianna calmed, slowly took in her surrounding. She was not longer in the king's chamber but surrounded by cold walls and firm iron bars.

With effort, she pushed herself up to a sitting position. A clanking sound echoed, and her gaze fell on the chains that bound her arms and legs, biting into her skin with their cruel tightness.

Her appearance was disheveled. Her hair resembling a bird's nest, and her skin was marred with red marks from the King’s harsh, possessive grip. The soreness on her most intimate part forced her to keep her legs apart, an instinctive reaction to the pain.

"She's awake," a whisper broke the silence, drawing her attention to the cell across from he
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    Arianna groaned as she struggled to keep up with the guard’s relentless pace. They dragged her into a room where a few maids waited, clutching scissors and a razor. One of the maids was Selene, her expression blank.What are they going to do with those?The guard shoved her to the floor, and Arianna shot a glare at him. This particular guard clearly hated her the most. He smirked down at her."What are you waiting for?" he asked the maids, who quickly stepped forward. They stripped her naked and tied her arms above her head while the guards watched."Let me go," Arianna barely had the strength to fight back, she could barely feel her bones.Her eyes caught Selene taking the scissors from another maid. Arianna’s breath hitched as she cast a pleading gaze at Selene, but the head maid simply walked behind her, expression unchanging.“Stop! Please, stop!” Arianna cried out, but the grip on her hair remained firm.Snip. Snip.The sound of the scissors cutting through her locks echoed in th

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  • The Lycan King's Forbidden Craving    Chapter 8: Lylah Greystone

    Ravenhood Pack.It felt like a lie. The entire pack had been deceived by the tale of rivals attacking Arianna’s chamber, killing her and trapping her in the fire. Lylah refused to believe it. She never would.She knew Arianna to be a strong female, inheriting the traits of their late father. Even at a young age, Arianna had handled many official matters. Like their father, she was a perfect leader.Yet, on her wedding night, a rival had killed her and trapped her in the fire? Lylah would swear that Kael and the elders were behind it.Her sister had died because of them.Lylah wiped her tears, stood, and grabbed the small dagger Arianna had gifted her. As she walked down the hall, she could hear the chatter and laughter of the elders and their so-called new Alpha.It fueled her rage, confirming her suspicions that they were all behind Arianna’s death.She slammed the tall door open, her gaze locking onto the group seated around a table, food and drinks laid before them.They were feast

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  • The Lycan King's Forbidden Craving    Chapter 9: Heartless

    Time flies as Arianna remain in the cold room, having only one thing in her mind-- To escape and find her sister.Her mind was in turmoil with the thought of what Kael might do to her. Knowing the fiery spirit of her sister, she knew Lylah would undoubtedly provoke Kael, not knowing she was still alive.She needed to escape. To leave this cold walls, that seems to suffocates her.Every minute that passed by only heightened her urgecy.Her thought, unbidden, wandered to the king. The cold beautiful devil who had taken her in his rut.Arianna knew she was crazy to let this slipped through her mind, but she couldn't help it.According to Dalia and Nadia, she had escaped death. She had escaped a brutality of her limps getting ripped apart by the king feral desire.Yet, the night with him was abnormal. It stirred something different. Intoxicating. The way his skin felt under her touch, when she dared reached to explore his handsome face. His eyes...Terrifying, yet surprisingly exciting.'

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  • The Lycan King's Forbidden Craving    Chapter 10: The slave trial

    Painful groans filled the air, whips clashing against flesh, their tiny sharp edges leaving fresh lines of wounds on her back.Sprinkles of blood spilled with each lash.Valkyrie watched with slight satisfaction at the sight of Arianna getting whipped.No one—absolutely no one—had hit her that way, except for pleasure. The best part of Arianna's punishment was that she had no wolf to heal. That's right, let her suffer the pain alone.After the fifth whip, Arianna thought she might pass out at any moment.What had she been thinking, doing something rash like that? Perhaps it was due to her hatred of people trying to break her spirit.One succeeded—Kael... She was never going to allow that to happen again.A guard strode towards Valkyrie, his feet carrying him as fast as he could. Upon reaching her, he delivered a deep bow."My Lady, Lord Lucas's personal guard, Falcon, is here to see you. It’s an urgent matter."Valkyrie raised her hand to the executor whipping Arianna, stopping the ac

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  • The Lycan King's Forbidden Craving    Chapter 11: The black market

    Lylah had managed to reach the black market, but upon arriving there, she found out that her sister had already been sold."Who was she sold to? Do you know who bought her?" Lylah couldn't wrap her mind around the news. The thought of her sister, now owned by someone.Anyone could had bought her for their own devious desire-- a lustful man, a brothel owner or it could even be a Vampire intending to use her sister as a blood bank.The life of a slave these days, is terrifying."I'm afraid we can't tell you what you want, little one. Leave." The man she sought shrugged them off, but as he turned, he bumped into Ryder, his cold, heavy eyes glaring at him."My sister is the Alpha of Ravenwood pack. Her being bought here was a mistake, one that could put you into deep shit... Tell me who bought her, and I'll let you keep your head," Lylah warned.The man sighed. It was a quiet corner in the dark night, and he knew it wouldn’t take much strength for Ryder to snap his head off."Meet Lady Ge

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  • The Lycan King's Forbidden Craving    Chapter 12: The mysterious head maid

    "Why bother saving her when she’s going to die at the grand court anyway?" Brigid asked, watching Selene stitch. It was the head maid's favorite activity during her leisure time, the lit fireplace keeping them warm and casting a soft glow across the room."And what makes you think so?" Selene asked, her tone neutral as she weaved her sewing needle through the fabric."She committed treason, and traitors have never been spared by the King. Not in centuries," Brigid muttered, idly twirling a strand of her blonde hair between her fingers.Selene stayed silent for a moment before responding. "Shouldn't you be tending to the horses rather than concerning yourself with matters far above your station? The sentencing at the court will end soon, and you’ll be in trouble if you don’t complete your work on time.""The last slave trial took a few hours," Brigid scowled, her perpetually sleepy eyes flashing with curiosity. "You’re sending me away again, aren’t you? Is that your only strategy for

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  • The Lycan King's Forbidden Craving    Chapter 13: Sentenced

    An Alpha daughter?The spokesman, gave Arianna a skeptical look. He had sensed no wolf from her.“State your crime before the king,” he ordered.“My crime was trusting the wrong people. I let the wrong person into my heart." Arianna didn't miss a beat. "They betrayed me and took my pack away from me. I barely escaped with my life before being sold to the Citadel.”To satisfy your rut, Your Majesty. Her mind added the unspoken truth, though voicing it would be a death sentence. A slave’s word held no weight, especially one with no proof.She had long made up her mind. She would rather die than admit to being a traitor. She was never one."You’re accused of treason—betraying your pack for selfish reasons. Now you stand before the Grand Court, claiming it was all a lie?" one of the Lords seated at the altar at the left side of the King questioned."Do you have any idea of what you're getting yourself into? The consequences of your words?" asked another Lord seated beside him."Do you hav

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  • The Lycan King's Forbidden Craving    Chapter 14: To be a slave

    My Possession. Mine.Those words rang over and over in Arianna's head as she sat in her small new chamber. No longer trapped within cold, stone walls, she was now confined in the Sacred Moon wing—her room not far from the King’s own.She could still feel the King’s touch—the way his thick fingers traced her scalp, neck, collarbone, and back. The fire it sparked within her as she knelt at his feet before the eyes of the Grand Court.Like a pretty little thing. His pretty little thing.By his feet, she felt as though that was where she belonged. The shock of the nobles and high lords wasn’t her concern, but she caught sight of Valkyrie's.The king's bestrothed eyes looked as though they were about to pop out of her skull. Her face had paled like that of the dead, dread, horror, regret, and anger filling her once-prideful features all at once. She remained that way until the trial ended.At least seven slaves were executed in the court that day. Others were assigned to a noble, warrior,

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    Valkyrie noticed the tension radiating from the King. She followed his gaze and saw Arianna speaking with the slave master. Anger rose in her chest.She had purposely walked with the King to show Arianna who truly belonged by his side, but her efforts were slipping away. Why was the King staring at her?Determined to divert his attention, she spoke up."Shall we—""I'll head back to my chamber," Duncan cut her off and walked away.Valkyrie's gaze snapped back to Arianna. That girl annoyed her for no good reason.Then a thought crossed her mind, and she smirked. It had been a while since she taught that bitch a lesson—now was the time.•••••••••By evening, Arianna was done with all her work. As she started to head to her chamber, a maid approached her."The King summoned you."Sighing, Arianna turned toward the King’s chamber instead, her mind still reeling from the scene of the King with his betrothed earlier that day, wondering why he wanted to see her tonight.Was he going to show

  • The Lycan King's Forbidden Craving    Chapter 31: The New Slave Master

    Lylah stood frozen at the male's intimidating look. Her throat felt try but she forced her words out.“I’m sorry for...” He cut her off.“What is your name, and why did you plan on intruding this place, despite being aware of the dire consequences?” His voice was icy, making her stomach twist.Lylah drew in a deep breath, sounding polite. “Lylah Greystone, my Lord, and I'm here to find my sister.”A beat of silence passed.“Greystone?” Lucas frowned, a flicker of recognition in his gaze that gave Lylah a little more confidence. “You're an alpha's daughter?”“Yes. My older sister was sold to the Citadel.” Lylah's voice slightly trembled as she nodded. What if Lady Gelena was right? What if her sister was truly dead?That would truly break her heart, she wasn't sure she'd be able to handle that kind of news. “Arianna... is that her name?”Lylah's eyes flickered with hope. This man knew her sister? “Yes... yes, Arianna is her name. She is average height, with long black hair and these

  • The Lycan King's Forbidden Craving    Chapter 30: Maybe you are special

    {NEXT DAY}Four days ago, she was filled with joy—so much joy that one could see it clearly in her eyes.However, as the days passed, Valkyrie grew restless.“His grace is busy.”“He is in a council meeting.”“His grace wished not to be disturbed.”It was utterly frustrating!Was he so busy that he didn't even give her a chance to be with him or dine with him?Hell! Every part of her missed him; every fiber and nerve screamed and burn for his touch, yet he never summoned her.Four days ago, he had given her his word that he was going to announce her as the Luna of the Citadel soon, so why? Why hadn't he call for her yet?“All done, princess,” her maiden’s voice resounded.Valkyrie’s eyes flicked open to the mirror, gazing at her reflection. She was clad in her finest dress: a golden long velvet, off-shoulder, revealing her smooth skin.Her makeup was stunning, with jewelry matching her calm, composed self. Today, she would face the king no matter what.With steps filled with purpose,

  • The Lycan King's Forbidden Craving    Chapter 29: The king in her room

    'Finish what we started.''She is your slave, why the hell aren't you taking her?''You're fucking hungry. I'm hungry!'Duncan's brow furrowed deeply. The warm water surrounding him did nothing to calm the raging storm inside."Stay still, Ash. Retreat," Duncan growled at his Lycan, but it only made things worse.His Lycan, Ash, stirred even closer to the edge, restless and relentless. Every veins in him had hot blood running through them.'Take the goddamn slave!' Ash roared louder. Duncan felt a loud bang in his head.Claws extended, scraping against the edge of the bathtub. Duncan's eyes squeezed shut as he tried to suppress the beast within.That night at the lake, he had wanted to take her right there but decided to test the limits of his Lycan. To see if his inner wolf would crave another—perhaps Valkyrie or even one of the females who would do anything to be on his bed.Just any female other than her.But no.Ari.A sharp pain pierced his abdomen, and when Duncan looked down,

  • The Lycan King's Forbidden Craving    Chapter 28: Who I am

    "She hasn't eaten, my Lord," said the maid who led Lucas to the door."You may leave," he said to her, and she bowed before taking her leave.Without knocking, Lucas opened the door, his eyes landing on the small female curled up in the corner of her room.Her arms were wrapped around her folded knees, face buried between them, with her hair spilling over her back and arm."If you're starving yourself to avoid questioning, then you're completely wrong, little wolf."Slowly, Lylah looked up at him without a word. Her eyes were red and swollen—she had been crying."Where am I? And who the hell are you?" she asked in a croaky voice, laced with pain and anger.Lucas raised a brow, clearly not expecting such a curt question from her. Her elbow concealed part of her face, but her gaze was sharp.He walked further into the room. "Who am I?" His voice cut through the air like a blade. "I'm the one who decides whether you walk out of here alive or not."Lylah’s eyes narrowed. "You're the one w

  • The Lycan King's Forbidden Craving    Chapter 27: About her

    King Duncan watched as the slave hesitated.Her trembling hand reached for the rope that held her clothing. She let it slide down, revealing delicate skin illuminated by the moonlight.Just as he expected, his Lycan beast rose to the surface with a guttural sneer. Mine.Shutting his eyes, he drew in a deep breath to keep his Lycan at bay.'Not now. Stay still!' Duncan scolded. The beast reluctantly obeyed, retreating into the recesses of his mind.“Leave them,” Duncan said sharply when she reached for the rest of her undergarments. “Get in.”Heat crept onto her cheeks as she nodded. His eyes never left hers. Not once.Swallowing, she stepped into the water. The warm temperature relaxed her tense nerves a little.It had been forever since she had a warm bath, and this water was so satisfying.She hadn’t realized how much she had missed this—such a simple comfort.“How does it feel?” Duncan’s voice cut through the quiet.It was surreal to think she was in a lake with the King, and he wa

  • The Lycan King's Forbidden Craving    Chapter 26: Lost tales

    Brigid locked the door, brought out a large ancient book, and went to sit beside Arianna. The book had a fine silver leather cover, with the title written boldly."Tales of the Realms," Arianna read aloud, the words stirring a strange feeling in her chest."Echoes of the Forgotten Ages," Brigid added, reading the small subtitle beneath it. "This is going to be interesting.""And we're going to be in big trouble if Selene finds out about this," Arianna muttered."That makes it fun. You'll get used to it, friend," Brigid winked and opened to the first page. "I'll read first."Arianna nodded, a small smile on her face, her expression filled with excitement."Long ago, there existed two realms, separate yet intertwined: the Moon Realm and the fiery land of Pyrrhos...” Brigid started.“The Moon Realm, ruled by the Moon Goddess Seluna, was a place of eternal serenity, Seluna’s chosen warriors, the Lycans, were powerful beings born to guard the sacred balance of their realm. They were nearly

  • The Lycan King's Forbidden Craving    Chapter 25: Secret message

    With soft rustles of Selene's cloak, she wove through the Grand Corridor. Her movements were practiced, her footsteps light and deliberate.Her sharp gaze swept over the guards on duty, their postures rigid and alert.She was forbidden from coming to a place like this, but she had no choice.After all, this wasn’t her first time sneaking out.Soon, the sun would rise, and the Lycans would return from their hunt. She needed to be fast and return before that happened.Lowering her hood further to conceal her face, Selene continued on her path. She knew every nook and cranny, every guard’s routine, and every secret passage within the Citadel.Timing her steps carefully, Selene finally emerged beyond the Citadel’s walls. She moved swiftly, the moonlight her only guide.After a while, Selene reached her destination. At first glance, it appeared to be a large tree, but it wasn’t. She pulled a lever hidden by its roots, and the tree bent forward, revealing a concealed staircase leading under

  • The Lycan King's Forbidden Craving    Chapter 24: Strange ability

    "Spread her legs."A frown settled upon Arianna's face as the words stirred her out of her sleep.When she felt the touch on her thighs, her mind cleared. Memories struck her, and her eyes snapped open."Get away from me!" she yelled, yanking the arms off her body.Her eyes frantically scanned the place. They had brought her to a cold, empty cell. The only light came from a small fire burning around the corner."How the hell is she awake? Didn't you say it would put her into a deep sleep?" snarled Ser Orion at Ser Zephyr."Perhaps she didn’t inhale enough," Zephyr replied, grabbing her legs again, dragging and pinning her underneath him.Arianna struggled, but her strength was no match for his. No wonder they had made her work until her bones ached and her energy was drained."Stay still, will you!" Ser Orion growled, his eyes flashing and glowing in the darkness.Arianna’s hand shot out, grabbing a stone. With a scream, she struck it against Zephyr's head.His head tilted as blood oo

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