Reya’s POV
"LOOK AT ME!"
Lycan Tristan, My Alpha and husband growled with gritted teeth, sending shivers down my spine as he plunged into me like a mad animal.
"Look at me, mate!" he grunted again, and I did so with a whimper now. Pleasure and pain shredded through me and no matter how much I ached to roll my eyes back as he tore through me with every motion, I couldn't.
His eyes were upon me and I was forced to meet his cold gray gaze. I whimpered for the second time, biting down hard on my aching and puffy bottom lip. For a moment or two, the ecstasy overwhelmed me and I did not feel the pain that my so-called mate was causing me while he found his own pleasure.
I wanted to cry out his name but I came to my senses that that would be a mistake that will incur me another penalty so I locked my lips. There were lots of things which I wanted to do
.
I wanted to bury my fingers in his stunning blonde locks and pull his hair down so our lips would meet, but I knew that would be the greatest mistake I ever made.
Lycan Tristan Jerked, spilling his semen inside me as he came while I was deprived of the pleasure of orgasm by the man who was supposed to worship my body.
I kept my eye on him, holding onto a small candle of hope that maybe today will be different and he will return and push me to the edge of ecstasy with him but that hope immediately dissipated as he pulled away, got out of bed, and exited the room without so much as giving me a second glance.
He was done and gone.
As a rag doll, I slept in the single bed that I was allowed to share with Lycan Tristan. Even though we were married, we slept alone except when he was in his 'urge' mode and then he would call me to this room.
Every time he called me here, I knew what he wanted and I could never deny him. Aside from this, it was only when I came to be with him. To see his body. To have him near and inside me.
"This is the only place that you can ever assist me, do you understand?" He asked me on the first night that he called me to this room. "The one thing that you can assist me with."
"Yes, Trist –"
The rest of the words stuck in my throat when his big hands clamped across my air ways suddenly, choking me.
"Never!" he bellowed in such contempt that my bones rattled. "Never mention my name from that filthy mouth of yours. It is Alpha to you."
I never repeated the faux pas.
I had first been thrilled. I had been slighted and cold-shouldered for weeks, so I could give him something now. That night I lost my virginity and wept till dawn.
Two years later, I still cried after serving him. At first, I thought I can deal with him. "His ire and disgust with me will recede as our mate bond only grows stronger," I consoled myself.
"He doesn't hate you; he's just upset his fated partner turned out to be a weak slave." I said different things to myself to calm myself down and justify him, but deep in my heart I knew.
When he was mated mate, I was his second chance mate and he would never have bonded or brought me in had Luna Bianca been alive. He hated me because I was worthless and can never get to meet her standards.
After several hours of indulgent crying and despair, I dragged myself out of bed and into the en-suite bathroom to clean up. When I looked in the mirror, there were marks all over where his claws had dug in.
It was always like that every time we had sex. I opened my eyes and pulled the covers over me before getting up to head to the kitchen to make myself breakfast. Despite being their Luna now, no one went out of their way to wait on me.
Aside from that, I used to be a slave like all the other omegas in this establishment.
What I was not prepared for was to catch Lycan Tristan in the middle of an angry argument with his beta and three other men.
He saw me when he felt my presence and his eyes turned black. My breath hitched and my hair rose for some unknown reason. I felt fear run through me and stepped back only to bump into someone.
Spinning around, I sighed in relief to find it was only Myra. I looked at Lycan Tristan she dragged me out of the room.
"What were you doing in that room?" she asked, her grip on my wrist were painful.
I became angry and yanked my wrist out of her grip. "Why do you ask, I demanded.” This is my home and I can go wherever I please without having to account to you."
She smiled. "Is that so?
Myra was now the matron – in charge of all the omegas who worked at the pack house – and always felt the compulsion to tell me how much she hated me every time she saw me, largely because she hated the fact that I was now her superior.
"Do you even know what they were talking about in that room?" she asked. "You should know your place."
I narrowed my eyes into slits. "What are you discussing? You do know you are your Luna, don't you? Even if you do not respect me, you must respect Lycan Tristan, my mate!"
"Respect you?" She laughed. "I didn't know you're a stand-up comedian now. Even your supposed mate doesn't respect you. Why should I? To me, you're still just a lowly slave and that is what you will remain."
She moved closer to me to establish her dominance. Then she questioned “Do you know what they’re talking about in that room right now? I looked at the kitchen door. "What are you talking about?"
"Stupid and dumb." She spat. Immediately, about three guards crowded into the wide hallway. My heart went dead as I fully realized what was going on and there was this stomach-turning.
"What is going on?" I moved back from her. "What are you doing, Myra?"
My gaze flew back to the kitchen. No way am I going to deal with all of these men and Myra alone. If I yell, will Lycan Tristan hear me and come save me? I knew he will have a piece of my mind afterwards but, I'll be safe, won't I?
I had my mouth agape poised to scream when a hand clamped over my mouth, forcing me to swallow the scream.
Myra smiled. "Don't do that right now."
I glared. What was going on here?
"You are losing your Luna title," she said, a smug smirk playing on her lips.
My eyes grew wide with shock. "What? That is a lie." I shouted. "Is this some kind of sick joke? Who arranged for you to be set up like this? Do you know what Lycan Tristan will do to you if I –"
"Nothing," she cut in.
My brow was furrowed. "What?"
She smiled widely. "He will do nothing because he sent me here." She gestured toward the guards who began closing in on me. "Take her. Lock her in a guest room. She is not to leave it until Lycan Tristan orders otherwise."
Anger bubbled inside me. "I want to see Tristan! Let him tell me this to my face." But Myra was already walking away. The guards grabbed me, pulling me along.
Reya’s POV"It’s spreading like wildfire," Lydia muttered, her fingers twitching at the hilt of her dagger. "Three packs have already sent envoys to confirm the rumors."Rumors. Lies wrapped in truth, bleeding into every crevice of our world. The Luna who lived. The traitor. The ghost. Me.I stood at the center of the Lycan guard’s courtyard, my chest heaving with rage and confusion as warriors dropped to their knees before me. Recognition burned in their eyes—some in awe, others in fear.Xander’s voice cut through the air like a whip. "Get them up. We bow to no myths. We fight beside legends."But even his commanding tone couldn’t stamp out what had already taken root.My name.My title.My return."They know," I whispered, barely recognizing my own voice. "He knows."Xander gave me a grim look. "Tristan won’t let this stand."RIVERDALE PACK – TRISTAN"It’s a damn lie!" Tristan’s voice thundered through the council chamber, making the glass chandeliers tremble. "She’s dead. I buried
Reya’s POVMy knees hit the stone floor.Hard."Reya!" Xander's voice boomed behind me, but I couldn't answer.Pain ripped through my chest like claws dragging through flesh. My wolf whimpered, recoiled, then howled in a pitch I’d never heard before. The world spun. My lungs shrank to half their size. My bones trembled as if lightning danced inside them."Get the healer! Now!"Everything blurred. My fingers clawed at the floor. Black veins crawled up my wrists.This wasn’t just sickness. This was a curse.No. Worse.This was a bond breaking—but not mine.Something was poisoning it.Tristan.“No,” I gasped. “Don’t let them see me weak.”Xander crouched beside me. “Screw your pride. You’re dying.”"Then let me die on my feet," I choked out, gripping his shirt.He lifted me, holding me like I weighed nothing. "Not a chance."My head lolled against his shoulder as he carried me past stunned guards, past wide-eyed warriors, past rumors forming behind every stare.She’s the Luna.That’s the
Reya's POV. As the sun set below the horizon, tension in air was felt, and long shadows cast across the Lycan Kingdom.... The storm cloud was like a heavy raindrop on our faces, and I could feel the weight of it against Riverdale's very being. The council of King Xander was called out, and I found myself standing beside him, my heart racing. Each of the kingdom's most influential leaders was seated in the room, shouldering the responsibility for all future decisions. Xander's voice echoed through the chamber, "Riverdale has gone beyond their limits," and his words were spoken. We need to be ready for war."The room was filled with murmurs of agreement, but I could sense the tingling emotion of fear. War was never a simple choice, and the consequences would be far-reaching. With a determined look, Xander turned to me and said, "I want you to lead our troops.". Your bravery and determination have earned you a spot on this team, as I trust you to be the right one. "His words caught
Reya’s POV"You haven't given me your answer," Xander said, voice low, the weight of the Lycan king pressing into each syllable.I didn't flinch. Not this time. Not when my blood still burned from the offer.Become his Luna.I stared past the cold windows of his war chamber. Below, the pack trained under moonlight, blades clashing like thunder. It should’ve calmed me. But every inhale felt like a war."I don’t belong to anyone," I said.He stepped closer. "It’s not about belonging. It’s about surviving. You, your twins, this pack. All of it hinges on the strength behind you.""You mean you.""Yes."I turned to him. "You want a soldier or a queen?""A weapon," he said without shame. "One that rules beside me. They fear you. I want them to kneel."My laugh was hollow. "And if I say no?"Xander smiled, slow and dangerous. "Then I keep protecting you anyway. But I won't pretend I don't want more."Before I could answer, the war doors flew open. A scent hit me like wildfire.Tristan.He st
Reya's POV. The crowd in the grand hall was filled with eagerness. With a blank stare, I watched as Xander approached the dais. His presence was imposing, every move imperceptible, each action commanding. All eyes were on him as the crowd ceased to move. Xander began, "I am not your monarch, but a guardian of righteousness and truth."Murmurs rippled through the assembly. Holding my fists, I sensed the storm was approaching. "Rules and whispers have been circulating that are intended to diminish Luna Reya's honor," Xander stated....". Any criticism of her character is a challenge to the crown's legitimacy."Gasps echoed. My heart pounded. The argument was not solely defensive, but also a declaration of loyalty. My gaze remained fixed on the ground as I advanced. We shook off each other before reaching Xander's eyes. We were a strong community, one formed through fire and hardship.' As Tristan rose from the darkness, his voice whispered: "What do all of you know?". People who exhi
Tristan’s POVThe moment her scent hit me, it was like fire in my lungs—wild jasmine and smoke. Reya.She stood on the training grounds like she owned the earth beneath her. Drenched in sweat, her blade slick with crimson, eyes hard and unyielding. Not the girl I left. Not the Luna who wept for me. This was a weapon.Mine.The word thundered through my chest before I could stop it.She hadn't even looked at me yet, but my wolf Liam clawed to the surface, restless. Furious. Desperate."Control it," I muttered, my voice gravelled with restraint as my claws began to lengthen.Beside me, Isaac, the Riverdale Beta, gave me a wary glance. "You sure coming here was a good idea?"I didn’t answer. Because it wasn't about good ideas. It was about survival. Mine. Hers. Ours.Reya turned.Her eyes locked with mine across the bloodied arena.Time shattered.All the years. All the pain. All the guilt. Gone.For one breathless moment, the mate bond surged alive. Like it had never died.And then—She