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
The Lycan's Secret Mate 18. What then will happen to me I couldn't stop thinking about what might happen if Liam was forced to marry Raquel. My heart ached at the thought of it. I knew that my life would become unbearable once Raquel became the queen. I couldn't bear the thought of going back to a life of slavery.To make matters worse, I couldn't shake off the memory of the night I spent with the masked man. I had become pregnant and had to terminate the pregnancy because I couldn't risk being punished for carrying a child as the Lycan's supposed mate.As I was lost in my thoughts, my maids walked into my room. They were a welcome distraction. "Good morning, Your Highness," they greeted me."Good morning," I replied, trying to shake off my dark thoughts."We have brought breakfast for you," one of the maids said as she placed a tray of food on the table."Thank you," I said, trying to sound cheerful."Is everything alright, Your Highness?" the other maid asked, sensing that someth
Lycan's Secret Mate 19. Reasonable Doubt Liam sat in his room, staring blankly at the wall. He couldn't stop thinking about the upcoming marriage between Raquel and himself. It was a decision made by his father and Darius' father, but Liam couldn't understand why. He had no interest in Raquel, and he couldn't imagine spending the rest of his life with her. As he sat there, he tried to reason with himself. Perhaps his father had made this decision for political reasons, to strengthen the alliance between their packs. But Liam couldn't shake off the feeling that there was something more behind this but he couldn't understand why his father never mentioned it, He wondered if his father was trying to push him into something he didn't want, just like he had done in the past. Liam sighed and leaned back in his chair, running his hands through his hair. He couldn't deny the feeling of anger and frustration that was building inside him. He didn't want to be controlled by his father anymor
The Lycan's Secret Mate 20. Worried MindI knew that I had to be careful, as I made my way out of the palace. I had to be very discreet about my plans, for if anyone found out, it could mean the end of everything. I needed to know when my babies would be born and if there were any potential complications that I needed to be aware of. That was why I decided to go to a nearby village to seek the advice of a midwife.The journey was long and arduous, but I finally reached the village where the midwife lived. I approached her quietly and explained my situation. The midwife was understanding and welcoming, and she invited me to sit down in her small, dimly lit room."So, tell me, what brings you here today?" the midwife asked kindly."I am pregnant," I replied softly, "and I want to know when my babies will be born."The midwife nodded and began to examine me, pressing her hands on my belly and asking me questions about my pregnancy. After some time, she looked up at me and smiled."Congr
The Lycan's Secret Mate 21. Raquel's Arrival. Liliana's POV.I heard whispers coming from the maid, and I knew it was about Liam. My heart started racing as I feared the worst. Then, the maid confirmed my fears: Liam had finally agreed to marry Raquel. The thought of going back to being a slave made me feel sick to my stomach. I couldn't bear the thought of being separated from Liam and this palace, especially now that I was carrying my babies.I needed to get away from the palace and clear my mind, so I decided to go for a walk in the woods. As I wandered through the trees, I couldn't stop thinking about what was going to happen to me and my unborn child.Suddenly, I heard rustling in the bushes. I tried to run, but my fragile mind made it difficult. Then, I saw them: a pack of wolves were coming towards me. I was terrified and didn't know what to do.I tried to scream for help, but my voice was caught in my throat. I was frozen with fear. The wolves circled around me, and I could
Chapter 22. Raquel's Arrival 2. Lilian's Pov I could hear my heart pounding loudly in my chest as I sat in my room. Tears were streaming down my face and I couldn't stop them no matter how hard I tried. The thought of Raquel coming to the palace as Liam's wife was unbearable. I had hoped that Liam would never agree to the marriage, but now it was too late. I couldn't imagine going back to being a slave again. The mere thought of it filled me with dread and despair. I had come so far, from being a lowly slave to being treated as a human being, and I was not ready to lose that. I felt like I was drowning in my own fears and doubts, unsure of what my future held. Just then, my maid walked into the room, and I tried to wipe away my tears quickly. I didn't want her to see me in this state, but it was too late. She came over and sat next to me, holding my hand in hers. "Liliana, everything is going to be alright," she said in a soothing voice. "How can you say that? Raquel is comin
The Lycan's Secret Mate 23. Crossing the line. Raquel arrived at the palace with her entourage of guards and servants. She looked around the grand entrance hall, noticing that nobody seemed to be paying much attention to her. She expected the servants to welcome her and be around her but instead everyone was busy doing something else.Raquel felt irritated that nobody was paying attention to her, but she kept her composure and continued walking towards the council room. As she walked, she couldn't help but notice that the palace was grander than she had imagined. She had heard stories of the grandeur of the palace, but seeing it with her own eyes was something else.When she arrived at the council room, she noticed that it was empty. She looked around, wondering where everyone was. She was about to leave the room when she heard footsteps approaching. It was Liam."Welcome, Raquel," Liam said, trying to sound polite.Raquel glared at him. "Is this how you welcome your fiancée?" she s
The Lycan's Secret Mate 24. Raquel's Era. As I lay in my bed, staring at the ceiling, my mind raced with thoughts of the impending doom that Raquel's arrival brought. I couldn't help but feel anxious and scared about what the future held for me. I was just a human, a slave, in a world of powerful Lycans who saw me as inferior. And with Raquel's plan to bring me back to slavery, I was sure that my life would become a living hell.As I tried to calm my nerves, I heard a knock on my door. It was my maid, Maria. She came in with a tray of food and tried to cheer me up. "Liliana, don't worry. I'm here for you, and we'll get through this together," she said, placing the tray on my bedside table.I tried to force a smile, but my fear had taken over me. Maria sat beside me and tried to distract me by telling me stories of her childhood. I listened attentively, but my mind kept drifting to the thought of Raquel and Liam ruling over me.As Maria left, I lay on my bed, staring out of the windo