LUCIAN
I’d gone to Blair’s room to invite her to eat dinner with the pack.
Today is one of those rare days I wasn’t working, which meant I had time to eat with the rest of the pack.
My father had started the tradition before he died and I didn’t want to change it. It has brought us closer together. More than we can ever explain to anyone who didn’t understand the dynamics.
I already practiced how I was going to ask her. No bossing, no commanding. Just a simple and polite invitation.
I didn’t want to ruin the moment of peace we had thanks to what happened at the hospital.
The last thin
BLAIRI was grateful for Jayaโs interruption, even if Iโd felt like dying the moment it happened.But after giving myself time to think about it, Iโve come to realize it was for the best. Because she saved me from making a mistake I would certainly regret.Things have been awkward between us. I guess I would feel that way too if I saw someone in a very compromising position with my brother.We tried to walk all over it and pretend it didnโt happen. But it is always there, hovering over us like a giant cloud.Jaya informed me of a formal family dinner they were having. She said Lucian was going to introduce me officially to the family, as his wife.I didnโt understand why it was so important that he did that, but she said it was tradition. And I didnโt have it in me to argue. Plus, I get to wear a cute gown and get my hair and nails done.She told me of a really nice salon and spa not far from their town. She thought it would be nice to have a girlโs day out.I agreed with her. Though
BLAIRI didnโt really understand what Jaya meant until we went to dinner the next day and I saw the ex she was talking about.Now, normally, I like to believe Iโm a girlโs girl because why not. And I thought I had no reason to โhand it to herโ or whatever Jaya meant I do.Because weโre classy and we support girls.I wasnโt going to be a bitch to someone who hasnโt done a single bad thing to me my entire life. Heck, I didnโt even know this woman. I was not about to act like a royal bitch to her just because she once dated Lucian.Do I need to mention how I didnโt really like the guy like that?Lucian was beside me. Heโd met with me in my room. Undressed me with his eyes but made no move to touch me as I got ready. I chose to wear a simple dinner gown.Not boring for a normal house dinner, but not too overboard that it looked like I was going to a club or a party.When the ex walked in, all straight black hair and pale skin. Dressed in an oxblood dress that reached the floor in an elega
LUCIANWe settled in at the formal dining room, Blair on my right and Jaya beside her. Wallace sat with his wife.I know Jaya must have told Blair we were once involved. It was never romantic and I didnโt make anything of it.I couldnโt say the same about Aria. Seeing as sheโd called me on the day off her wedding, promising to leave the old man at the altar so she could be with me.I wished her the best in her marriage and turned my phone off.She is an alphaโs daughter, which was why it had been fun to mess around with her. Alphas have a higher libido than usual wolves, it is sometimes hard to find who matches your stamina.Though, I have to admit, Blair handles me quite well.Blood rushes south at that thought and I fight the urge to adjust myself in my pants.Jaya is going off about something, making Wallace laugh. A genuine laughter Iโve heard from him only when she is around.I meant what I said about him only being agreeable when she is around. It is why I never have meetings wi
LUCIANI knock on Blairโs door, hearing her sweet voice tell me it is open.Sure, if sheโd known it was me, she wouldnโt have been that welcoming. Iโm not about to question my luck.I turned the knob and stepped into the room. She is on her bed, her tablet in her hand as she watches something.Only the bedside lamps are on. Giving me just enough to see she is wearing a baggy t-shirt and probably nothing underneath.Her head jerks when she hears me and two emotions pass through her eyes. First was shock then lust.She shakes her head, fixing me with a blank stare when she looks at me.โWhat are you doing here?โ She asks, sitting up on the bed.I try to force my eyes to stay on her face and not stray to her thighs. Those thighs are a weapon of destruction.โIโฆuh,โ I scratched the back of my neck.I had no idea what I was doing or what I wanted to do when I came up here. And now, she is looking at me like Iโm fucking slow.โYou?โ She keeps the tablet she is holding on the bed and folds h
BLAIRLucian abruptly stands, startling me. He turns and gives me an apologetic look before he just walks out of the room, acting like someone who is possessed.His eyes were that weird black. It made the hairs on the back of my neck stand.Weโd been talking and flirting. Probably the most peaceful conversation weโve ever had, if you donโt include the one at the hospital. Why did he suddenly start acting weird?I wanted to wave it off, thinking maybe he just realized what we were doing was dangerous and it would be best to stop it.I agreed with that. I couldnโt help thinking it was something else, though.I decided to leave it till the next day. I was already too tired today.After turning and squirming for hours on the bed, I accepted that sleep wasnโt going to come easy. Whenever I closed my eyes, I saw those dark eyes. I kept thinking of all the other times Iโve noticed it.I used to think it was maybe because he was turned on. But that wasnโt how he looked.โUgh.โ I grabbed one o
LUCIANI didnโt think Blair would be awake that late at night.After we dealt with the rogues. They were just testing to see if they could get into the pack. But since they were stopped on time, most of them retreated.No one was killed but a few of them were injured. I know my guys were all fine. Thankfully.I stayed with them. We needed as many people as we could get to keep the borders secured and make sure they didn't come back.Their audacity to actually try to get into my pack. It was baffling and not funny in the least.We havenโt had to worry about any type of breach in years. More than five years since the last time anyone tried to get into the pack.It was all so sudden and it rattled the patrol. They felt maybe they failed in one way or the other.As the alpha, I had to make sure they stayed on their toes and didnโt wallow in pity. We all hated that they got in, but we couldnโt sit and be thinking of how, we first have to make sure it wouldnโt happen again.While we were in
BLAIRI hated how weak I felt and sounded. But what I saw yesterday, both from Lucian and that window, scared the hell out of me.Because it made me realize I actually had no idea who the man was.I met him in a club and married him. I mean, I knew all this. But now, I am seeing that I have no idea who he is.And Iโm in an unknown place with him.God, how was I so stupid?I couldnโt believe I did any of that, and even dad agreed and let this happen?Something I know he would never do. Just one question kept ringing in my head.How? How had he convinced all of us to believe him, to do as he wanted?It didnโt make any sense.Lucian doesnโt argue though, he shows me the way to the bedroom I know. We walked down the stairs in silence. He doesnโt speak to me and I donโt start a conversation either.When we got to the door, I started getting nervous.I was scared he would want to follow me in. All I wanted was to close the door and then have time to myself so I could think. Then Iโll figure
LUCIANโYouโre in a pissy mood.โOwen comments as I walk into the office for our weekly meeting.Enzo elbows him in the ribs, but he barely even winced, his full attention on me. Iโm tired of his shit so I donโt bother replying.I walk around to the bar and pour myself a drink, before adding a potion. If Iโm going to get through this meeting, then I sure as hell need to be fucking tipsy.โYour drinking habits are starting to worry me.โ My brother says, sounding concerned.He still annoys me though.They arenโt the problem, I am. And I know that, at least. But am I willing to do anything to fix my shit? Right now. Iโm just tired of everything in general.โWhere the fuck is Jaya?โ I grumble, swallowing the last bits of my second drink.The door opened just as I said that and she trudged in, her mouth twisted in distaste.โWell, well.โ Enzo mutters. โLooks like you both woke up on the wrong side of the bed.โโItโs twelve noon, idiot. Some of us woke up earlier than that.โ She shot him a
BLAIR โWow.โ The loud exhale made me turn around. Lucian was standing at the door, dressed in a tux with his hair gelled back and looking so hot. And the look in his eyes, the way he was watching me like he wanted to ravish me. It made my lower belly pool with desire and I couldnโt wait for us to get back so he could tear this dress off. โI canโt wait either.โ He says against my lips. He got close so fast, thanks to his werewolf speed. It really came in handy most of the time. โYou look better than the moon and stars, my love.โ I had to clench my thighs when he said that. Those were simple words that have been said a million times. But somehow, when Lucian says โmy loveโ it sounds like the best words to have ever been said in the world. Even better than the words of the angels. โIf we donโt leave, Iโll probably undress you and have my wicked way with you.โ I stared into Lucianโs dark eyes and nodded, agreeing with him. โIf we donโt leave. Iโll let you undress me and have your
BLAIRI stared at myself in the mirror, turning from left to right to make sure the dress fit perfectly. Wait, I know the dress fits perfectly. But I wanted to be double sure. Okay, triple sure. Fine, the millionth time sure.Tonight has to be perfect.โB, you look great from all angles.โ Mikayla says while chuckling.I startled a little at the voice I wasnโt expecting. I totally forgot I was on a call with her and Sasha and Jaya.โKayla is right, B.โ Jaya is the one that said that. โYouโre making me rethink my sexuality right now.โI breathed in and out slowly.โGive me one more twils mama. That ass looking thiccc.โ I rolled my eyes at Sasha but did as she said.The girls all hooted and clapped when I did that, which made me laugh. My girls are literally the best hype women out there.โOkay guys, wish me luck.โ I said as I went to pick up the tab, Iโd positioned it on a shelf where they could see everything I wanted to show them well.โHope you get laid tonight.โ Mikayla says with a
BLAIRโHow did you know the walk was going to be short for me?โ I asked the girl when we stopped outside a large abandoned looking warehouse. The doors looked like they were once a blue color but now, they were a lot in hues of white dust and dark brown.โBecause I made it short of you.โ I looked over my shoulder, looking for my dad. He wasnโt close to us. โDonโt worry theyโll be here in a bit. I think there is someone inside youโll be more interested in seeing.โโLucian.โ I said, huffing out a breath. She nodded and motioned for me to walk ahead of her.The doors opened as soon as I was close enough, thankfully. I didnโt want to touch it even with a ten foot pole.Warmth enveloped me the second I stepped foot inside the building. I didnโt understand how a place that looked like it was going to be cold from outside would be this warm. Then I looked up and it all made sense.There were many girls, similarly dressed to the one that escorted us, sitting in a circle. They all had somethin
BLAIRโYou know.โ I said to dad. There was no uncertainty in my voice because I knew damn well what I was talking about.I give him credit for not denying as he lifted his head in a nod. My mouth hangs open in shock and I turn in my seat to glare at him.โWhat?!โ The yell slips past my lips before I could control it. โWhy didnโt you tell me?โI asked incredulously. I was feeling a tightness in my chest. A feeling I could only describe as betrayal fills me. I couldnโt believe it.Really, who does that? To their own child!โI only found out recently.โ Dad said in his defense but that wasnโt a good enough reason. And he knows that too because he adds. โAnd I know I should have told you, but what difference would it have made? Youโre what, seven months along?โHe motioned pointedly to my obvious bump. I scoffed, rolling my eyes. I was still upset and I felt betrayed. I would think mum would keep something like this from me, her idea of protection. But dad? He trusts me. He always believes
LUCIANLiquid fire was shooting through my body. Heating my bloodstreams and everything else. Sweat didnโt only form on my forehead and other parts of my body, it dripped. Like water was being rained on me. It drenched me completely.A low growl starts from my chest. In my head it comes out loud and makes the place shake to its foundation. I feel everywhere move, then again, it might be only my body that is moving.It was like something was drained from my head. Traveling through my whole system and leaving through my feet. Iโd looked multiple times to see if there was a fucking snake or something. But it is nothing.The only real and physical sign that this is actually happening, is the sweat that has drenched my clothes completely.Iโm sure if you strained it, it would pour. I didnโt even know I was capable of producing such an amount of sweat.No matter how hard I worked out, I rarely sweat like this.God, what the hell is she doing to me?โHow long do we have to do this?โ I asked.
BLAIRโLucian is fine.โ Dad said, squeezing my shoulders gently.Probably for the first time in my life, I doubted him. He looked like he was saying the truth and on any other day I would have believed him. But things arenโt adding up.Lucian went missing and suddenly he is here. From Revdville all the way to Cuba and he wants to tell me nothing is done? Iโm not a child and Iโm not stupid either.โWhy are you here if you know he is fine?โ I asked, the accusation clearing my tone.โCan we sit first?โ I shook my head adamantly.โBlair, please.โ He speaks in that fatherly tone and cupped my cheeks. โFor your health, you shouldnโt be stressing yourself.โThat made me cave and I took the seat like he suggested.โIโm seated. Now tell me what is going on.โ I sounded like a demanding brat and he would have called me out on it any other day. But he let it slide, seeing how shaken I was.โLucian is fine. And he will be fine.โ The way he stresses the second part makes me have more questions. Wha
BLAIRLucian has been gone for the whole day. Well, for the three hours Iโve been awake. I even went out and took a walk around the place. Asking the people I ran into if theyโve seen him. But describing a man to strangers, even your husband, was hard.I liked to believe they understood what the hell I was saying since their answers were all no. I looked around the house more thoroughly when I returned. It isnโt like he is a needle that could get lost. Lucian isnโt even a small person to begin with. And let's not forget the commanding energy he has. I would feel it if he was present. But he isnโt.And I searched everywhere, hoping I would at least find a clue where he went. Or a note that I might have missed by mistake. There was neither of those things.Can a big ass adult go missing?I even considered him getting lost. But the man has better navigation than me. He remembers all the turns in all the places we went. He also had his wolf sense or whatever to tell him if the place he wa
LUCIANI was given a chair while Owen was tied to the ceiling by his hands. His mouth was still gagged but everything else was intact. If you asked me, he got off easy. I would have done worse to him if I were the redhead. But seeing as I was at her mercy too, I didnโt speak.I needed her help, so it is better she ignored him and got started on me.โHow long do you think this will take?โ I asked.She ignored me and kept moving around the place. Touching stuff and correcting the girls that were now sitting around in a circle. All of them were holding trays that had some weird objects on them. It looked like they were getting ready to perform a ritual. And well, Iโm not really keen on being the object of those things.โAs long as it takes.โ She replied, after taking her sweet time. Iโd almost given up on ever getting a response from her.โWhat exactly are we doing?โ I said we, so she wouldnโt feel like I was dumping the work on her.I guess there is nothing I can say thatโll be right in
LUCIAN Before I could put the car in drive. A group of women appeared out of nowhere, rounding our car. They all looked like they were in their early twenties. About fifteen of them, dressed in all black. I glanced at Owen who looked more than relaxed. I wasnโt worried about anything but they were women. โWe canโt fight women.โ I told him silently. There was a woman, with bright red hair, glaring at the car with so much intensity. You would think she wanted to set us on fire or something. Owen noticed het too because he shrunk in his seat. โThereโs a problem.โ He whispers to me. I turned to him, seeing his eyes were on her. He was talking, but not moving his mouth as he did so. โYou could mindlink, you know.โ I told him. Wishing we were in an SUV instead of this car that was so close to the ground. An SUV is already intimidating. But this looked like a toy car to begin with. โIn front of seers? Thatโs very dumb of you to think about.โ I rolled my eyes. โStart talking. She lo