The Lycan's Secret Mate 7. Troubled Raquel. The Lycan King Liam sat at the head of the council table, his keen eyes scanning the room as the elders discussed important matters. His attention was briefly drawn to a commotion at the back of the room where a group of young omegas were laughing and joking around, but he quickly refocused his attention back to the matter at hand.One of the elders cleared his throat and addressed Liam. "Your Majesty, it has come to our attention that you have yet to take a mate. We have decided that it is time for you to mate and produce an heir for our pack. We have selected a mate for you."Liam raised an eyebrow. "And who have you selected?" he asked.The elder hesitated for a moment before answering. "We have selected Raquel, the daughter of the omega. She is a suitable mate for you, Your Majesty."Liam was taken aback by the council's choice. He had never considered Raquel as a potential mate. In fact, he had already found his mate, but he had kept
The Lycan's Secret Mate 8 Confused Mate. My heart was pounding in my chest as I stood before the Lycan King, Liam. I was trembling with fear as he towered over me, his piercing blue eyes fixed on me with an intense gaze. I couldn't bring myself to look at him directly."Why were you about to run away, Liliana?" he asked, his voice deep and commanding.I managed to find my voice, "Everyone is calling me your mate, and I'm not. I don't want to be here if it's not true."He raised an eyebrow, "So you'd rather go back to your pack where you were being tormented and maltreated?"I had a feeling he was testing me, trying to figure out if I really wanted to leave or if I was just pretending. I started to have double talks, trying to come up with the right words to say."No, it's not that. I just don't want to cause any trouble. I know how important it is for you to have a true mate, and I don't want to stand in the way of that."Liam's expression softened slightly, and he took a step close
The Lycan's Secret Mate 9. Still in the dark. As I walked through the halls of the palace, I couldn't believe how much my life had changed. I was no longer a slave, but instead, I was treated like a queen. The Lycan King had given me a room in the palace, which was much bigger and more comfortable than the hut I used to share with the other slaves.The guards who used to beat me now bowed and showed respect when they saw me. The servants who used to ignore me now asked if I needed anything. I even had my own personal maid, who helped me bathe and get dressed.I still couldn't believe that I was the Lycan King's mate. We haven't announced it yet, but people in the palace seemed to know. They treated me with a certain level of respect and awe. I wondered how they saw me. Was I just a mere possession of the Lycan King? Or was there something else?Despite all the luxuries, I still felt out of place. I didn't know much about the Lycan's culture or way of life. I didn't even know if I wa
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