The Lycan's Secret Mate 10. The Plot Against The Slave Girl. Raquel was having a good time with her friends at the local pub, enjoying a drink and catching up on the latest gossip. They talked about everything from the latest fashion trends to the recent pack drama. That was when Raquel's friends brought up Liliana."Hey, Raquel, have you seen Liliana around lately?" asked one of her friends.Raquel paused, taking a sip of her drink before answering. She knew that she couldn't reveal the truth about Liliana's situation with the Lycan King. "Um, no, I haven't seen her," Raquel replied.Her friends exchanged glances, looking skeptical. "Really? We heard that she disappeared a while ago," said another friend.Raquel could feel the pressure mounting as her friends pressed for more information. She knew she had to come up with something, and quickly."Oh, well, actually," Raquel started, trying to sound casual. "I heard that Liliana got into some trouble with the Lycan King. She's been s
The Lycan's Secret Mate 11. Far From Close. I wake up in the morning, stretching my arms and yawning. It feels so different from my old life as a slave. I am now the supposed mate of the Lycan King, and I am treated with so much respect and care. I have my own chambers, beautiful dresses, and servants who cater to my every need. But as much as I am enjoying my new life, I can't help but feel lonely.I want to know the Lycan King more, to be friends with him, but it seems like he keeps his distance. He is always busy, either attending to pack matters or going on hunts with his warriors. I understand that he has a lot of responsibilities, but I can't help feeling like there's a wall between us.One morning, I decide to ask him if he would like to join me for breakfast in my chambers. I am nervous, but I tell myself that there's no harm in trying. As he enters my chambers, he greets me with a curt nod."Good morning, Liliana," he says as he takes a seat across from me."Good morning, Y
The Lycan's Secret Mate 11. The Visit. Liam's Pov. I watched as the pack leader of the moon pack and his daughter, Raquel, walked into the throne room. Their presence here was unexpected, and it immediately put me on edge. I stood up from my throne and walked towards them, trying to appear composed despite the turmoil inside of me."What brings you here?" I asked, my voice calm but laced with a hint of suspicion.The pack leader cleared his throat before speaking. "I heard that you rejected my daughter, Raquel, as your mate," he said, his tone clipped.I raised an eyebrow, surprised that he would bring up such a sensitive topic. "That is true," I confirmed, my gaze shifting to Raquel, who looked away from me."Why?" the pack leader demanded.I felt a surge of anger at his question. Did he think I owed him an explanation? "It is a matter between Raquel and me," I replied, my voice firm.Raquel spoke up then, her voice tinged with desperation. "Please, Lycan King, I love you. I know
The Lycan's Secret Mate 13. Secret Hunter. Raquel was seething with frustration. She had summoned all the slaves who had once worked with Liliana in hopes of finding out a secret that could bring her down from her position of power. But once again, none of them seemed to know anything about Liliana that could be used against her.Raquel had promised freedom to any slave who could provide her with information that could be used to bring Liliana down. But despite the tempting offer, they all remained silent.Raquel's anger reached a boiling point when Liliana's best friend, who had claimed to know nothing in the previous interrogation, was brought before her once again. Raquel had her tied up and started flogging her mercilessly, demanding to know what Liliana was hiding.The slave writhed and screamed in agony under the brutal flogging, but she refused to reveal any information. Raquel continued her torture, convinced that the slave was lying to her.As the beating went on, the slave
The Lycan's Secret Mate 14. A New Face. I woke up with a heavy heart, my mind still replaying the events of the past few days. Raquel's warning had sent shivers down my spine, and I couldn't shake off the feeling that I was in danger. I feared that I might end up being a slave again, or worse, something much worse than that. The mere thought of it was enough to make my stomach churn.I got out of bed and walked to the small garden outside my room. The fresh air and the scent of the flowers usually helped calm my nerves, but today, nothing seemed to work. I sat on the bench and buried my head in my hands, tears rolling down my cheeks.I couldn't understand why Raquel was so obsessed with me. She had everything a Lycan could ask for: power, wealth, and status. So why was she so hell-bent on destroying me? Was it because of Liam? Did she think I was a threat to her love for him?I tried to calm myself down and took a deep breath. Then I remembered something that made my heart skip a be
The Lycan's Secret Mate 15. Raquel's Quest. Raquel was in her room, surrounded by darkness and misery. She had been refusing to eat or leave her room for days, ever since she learned that Liliana was now living in the palace and had captured the attention of the Lycan King. The thought of her slave taking her place was unbearable and she couldn't help but feel a deep sense of betrayal.Her mother had been worried sick about her and had tried everything to get her to eat and leave her room. She would bring her food, but Raquel would just push it away and turn her head. Her mother knew she had to do something before her daughter's health deteriorated further.One day, Raquel's mother came to her room and begged her to eat something. Raquel refused, saying that she didn't have an appetite. Her mother persisted and asked her to at least try. After a lot of convincing, Raquel gave in and took a small bite.Her mother knew that this was her chance to get Raquel out of her room and back i
The Lycan's Secret Mate 16. Raquel woke up feeling restless, she knew she had to clear her head so she decided to take a walk in the pack. As she strolled, she couldn't help but notice the hushed whispers that seemed to follow her as she walked. Raquel felt uneasy and knew something was up, she tried to listen in on the conversations but couldn't make out what they were saying.As she walked further, she could make out snippets of conversations about the Lycan King and herself. Her heart started to race as she realized that the news had spread to the entire pack. Raquel knew that this was not good for her image, and she immediately ran to Joey's house.She barged into Joey's house without knocking and before Joey could even say a word, Raquel gave her a huge slap across the face. "How dare you gossip about me to the entire pack? You have no right!" she shouted, her voice trembling with anger.Joey was taken aback by Raquel's outburst, she knew she had said some things but didn't thin
The Lycan's Secret Mate 17. The Arranged Marriage. Darius walked into his home and summoned his wife, Selena, and Raquel to the living room. Raquel was already pacing around the room anxiously, waiting for him to deliver the news."What did Liam say?" Raquel asked with urgency in her voice.Darius looked at her, a smile playing on his lips. "He seemed convinced," he said.Selena gasped in delight. "Really? You did it!" she said, hugging her husband.Raquel's eyes widened in disbelief. "He believed it?" she asked, unable to hide her surprise.Darius nodded. "Yes, he did. He said he needed time to think about it, but I'm sure he'll come around eventually," he said confidently.Raquel let out a sigh of relief. "Thank the moon goddess," she said, feeling as though a heavy burden had been lifted off her shoulders."I can't believe this worked," Selena said, grinning from ear to ear. "We just need to give him time to come around."Raquel smiled, feeling hopeful for the first time in a lon