I've not run for a minute when a hand grabbed me by my neck from behind, making my head snap back. I screamed in pain, my head fuzzy.
That was when I felt it, the sparks. I could feel electricity on the part of my neck he was holding. It felt amazing and made my toes curl. I hit his hand and I jolted from the sparks. The scent I smelt earlier surrounded me strongly and I could feel my wolf going crazy inside me, trying to come out. My hands pricked as I tried to stop him from choking me. I struggled to open my eyes and the moment I saw his face, I let out a gasp. He had curly long hair that was styled in a stylish way. His face looked like it was carved by angels and his cold gray eyes stared at me with no emotion. He was very handsome. My wolf was trying to communicate with me, but since it had been so long since she spoke with me, I couldn't hear her well. After so many trials of trying to connect with me. I heard it, it was very faint, but I heard it. "Mate." My wolf whispered. "I just found my mate but he's trying to kill me." “Let me go! Let go of me.” I screamed out, hitting his arms, but he didn't bulge. His grey eyes stared into my soul. “How…How can you do this to your mate?” I stuttered, black dots clouding my vision. “You will say no such words.” He growled, shaking me. “I am no mate to a rogue and I'll never be.” “Is everything okay over there, Alpha Logan.” The beta asked, wondering why he was hesitating to kill the last rogue. “We really need to get back to the park. You need to hurry up if you're going to get rid of her. Infact, You know what, I'll leave, you can catch up with me when you're done.” He continued, annoyed and irritated before leaving. I felt the grip on my neck loosen a bit and I could breathe properly but I could tell a nasty bruise was going to form around my neck later. “What are you doing in my park's territory, you filthy rouge?” He growled, his eyes changing color. I chuckled. “That's not a nice way to talk to your mate, is it? You can't tell me you don't feel the sparks.” “If you dare say that word again, I won't hesitate to kill you.” He growled out, his claws poking out of his fingers and his face emotionless. I was scared with the way he looked at me and I could tell he's not someone I want to mess with. I'll ask you for the last time. “What are you doing in my territory? Were you sent here to spy on us? Did you come with your fellow brothers?” “No, no. I promise you, I don't know them. I was being chased, that was why I ran into your territory, please don't kill me.” I pleaded. “I ran away from my park and have been surviving in the woods alone. I am a lone wolf.” “Begging and pleading won't change anything. I hate rogues with so much passion and the last thing I'd ever do is to be mates with one. I'll rather die than be mates with you.” He said, with disgust all over his face. I could feel the waves of hatred flowing out of him and I felt a huge pang in my chest. “You can't ignore the mate bond. You'll have no choice but to succumb to it.” I replied him, fighting back tears. “Don't you dare lecture me on what to do!” He yelled out, baring his teeth and making me tilt my head to the side in submission. “You're nothing but a good for nothing, lone wolf. You aren't fit to be a luna neither will I let you be the mother to my pups!” “I can tell you can't shift into your wolf yet and that is so pathetic! You will never have any use to me or to anyone else.” “Enough!” I cried out, my voice breaking. I hated that his words got to me. It wasn't like he lied but I didn't expect him to be that harsh. “You don't have to say all those words to me. If you don't want me as your mate, just kill me already. Snap my neck and put me out of my misery! I hate my life already, so just kill me!” “One thing I hate is people telling me what to do. Killing you would be too easy for you and I don't want that. I want you to feel something worse, something terrible that would make you wish you were dead. You will look for death but you won't find it.” He sneered at me, making me gulp in fear. “What's your name, rouge?” He asked, his eyes blazing with anger. I refused to reply to him, hoping he'd get tired of waiting for me to respond and just kill me or he'll change his mind and let me go. I really didn't want to die. “I'm not a very patient man and I have a lot to do at the park. Don't test me.” He snarled. “Please, just let me go. We can act like we never met and I promise not to ever come back here again. I won't trespass again.” I pleaded again, hoping it would do something but it just fueled his anger more. Before I could blink, I was pinned to the bark of a tree, the harshness making my back bruise. I cried out in pain. “Your name!” He growled in my face. His face was fully in his wolf form, he looked scary and I cowered In fear. “Lily.” I croaked out. “My name is Lily Stone.” He grunted in satisfaction before looking me dead in my eyes. “I, Alpha Logan, of the crescent moon park, reject Lily Stone as my luna and mate.”I could feel my heart break into pieces as I heard the words come out if his mouth. My mate just rejected me. I looked into his blank eyes as he let go of me and I just crumbled on the floor, My wolf howling in pain. “What…What did you just do?” I cried out, placing my hands on my chest, breathing heavily. He smirked as he looked at me. “I told you, I'd rather let you wish for death than kill you. You will die from the pain of having no mate and it will be slow and agonizing.” “How could you be so evil? The moon goddess didn't make us mates for no reason. You should have just killed me!” I screamed out. “Sulking and shouting won't fix anything. Now stand up, we need to leave.” He replied, looking bored and uninterested in whatever I was saying. “What do you mean by we should leave? Haven't you done enough? I'm not going anywhere with you.” I said, hugging my legs to my chest, sniffing. “You really think I reject you and just let you go?” He laughed coldly. “You might not be o
“How dare you speak back to me! You filthy rouge. Don't you know what you are in this park? You're nothing and you're about to live your worst life ever here. You're going to die and I'll make sure it's by my hands.” I smirked, spitting out the blood that was forming in my mouth and glared at her, not backing down. She got more furious and growled at me, claws coming out of her fingers, ready to attack me when Logan grabbed her by her waist, nuzzling his nose in her neck. “Calm down Valerie, you don't need to get angry because of a bitch like her.” “You need to punish her, Logan. Did you see the way she looked at me? I'm sure she plans to do something evil to me later. I don't like her and I want you to kill her immediately, right now!” Valerie whined. I rolled my eyes as I watched them, disgust evident on my face. Logan looked up at me, angrily his eyes changing colors. He growled and stalked towards me. “How dare you disrespect my mate and Luna of my park? He yelled, making
“What do you mean by that? What mistake did I make by coming here? How do you even know my name?” I asked, curious, confused and disturbed. “How did you get in here? Show your face, you coward.” I said, trying to act stronger that I look.I stared at the man squatting in front of me, trying to figure him out but I couldn’t. His voice sounded familiar but I couldn’t place where I heard it from. “You’re in no position to ask me questions, rogue. You came here at the wrong time and if you think you can ruin my years of hard work, you’re wrong. I’ll kill you before then.” This park is no place for you to be and if you think you can have the alpha as your mate, you are very wrong. Rogues are to be killed and soon, you will be!” He said, his hands tightening around the cage bars with rage. “Can you just explain yourself better? I have no idea what you’re talking about and how did you know we’re mates? Who exactly are you and—?” I didn’t complete my statement before he was away in a
The moongoddess hates me. I know that now. Right from when I started to suffer in my last pack, to this very moment of being caught after trying to escape. She hates me. I'm weak, with no wolf. I can't fight to save my life and my mate doesn't want me. The plan was to start a new life entirely, forgetting about Logan, but that can't happen anymore. I groaned as I tried to push the body off me, but it felt like I was trying to lift a heavy rock, it was impossible. I could feel my body get hot and electricity zap through my body. The tip of my fingers were left with a tingling sensation. I had been caught by Logan. He got off me in a flash, and took a few steps away from me and I got up fast on my feet, about to run again when I crashed onto a hard wall. I stepped back and looked back to see what stopped me from running when I saw that it was Logan and the hard walk was his toned body. His hair was wet and disheveled and I could tell that he just had his bath. His eyes were black,
I laid on the floor in my cage, weak and tired from crying so much. I put the maid in danger and Logan didn't hesitate to deal with her. He whipped her for over an hour and at some point, he forced me to watch her. He didn't stop until she was unconscious. I closed my eyes tightly and the picture of her battered body flashed in my mind. Logan had thrown me back in the cage and told me he'd be back. I sniffed and sat down, trying to clear my head. A mate is supposed to be your special someone, who you share a connection with. I always wished to find my mate and I daydream of how he would treat me, love me and cherish me but I got a monster who rejected me. I was about to fall asleep when I heard two voices talking. I could tell one was Logan because I could sense him. The other person was a female and from the scent, I could tell it wasn't Valerie. I scooted closer to the entrance of the cage so that I could hear them well. "How could you lock her up, Logan? She's your mate!" Th
The next morning, I woke up feeling hungry. My stomach growled all through the night, so as soon as I woke up, I brushed my teeth and left the room in search of food. I walked around for a while, getting lost in the castle, but it wasn’t for long because I was able to find the kitchen. I opened it to find different servants bustling and working, looking serious. None of them looked approachable and I was about to leave when a voice stopped me. "Why are you leaving? Aren't you here to get something to eat?" I looked back to check the owner of the voice to see that is was a male who looked like he was around my age or younger. I smiled and nodded my head slowly. "Come on in." He said, smiling and I followed him back into the kitchen. He brought out some slices of bread, lettuce, tomatoes and onions and started to make me a sandwich. I liked my lips and my stomach growled out, making me bow my head in embarrassment. "That wasn't my stomach." I squeaked out. "Yeah, it sure wasn't."
Before I could blink, I was up against the wall with Logan’s hand wrapped around my neck. He wasn't squeezing it yet, but he applied pressure enough to make me gasp for breath. "What did I tell you about how to speak?" He growled at me. "What gave you the right to speak to your future Luna like that!?""I saw her flirting with one of the male servants in the kitchen instead of coming to my room to help me with things that I had planned for the day. You had to see how she was all over the servant." Valerie tutted. Logan growled loudly, scaring me. I could feel the anger rolling off him through the mate bond and the pressure on my neck was getting tighter. I brought up my hand and put it on his, gently, looking deep into his eyes. "Calm down, Logan." I whispered and I saw something flicker in his eyes but it was gone as soon as I saw it. Logan growled out angrily again before releasing me and running out. "You're lucky he didn't break your neck this time but I promise you, that the
"What…what do you mean by that Valerie?" I stuttered. "I don't think I have to fight with you. I don't want to fight with you, I'm good.""Are you scared?" Valerie teased. "I don't care if you want to spar with me or not. Come into the clearing and let's get started." She said sternly, "I don't see a reason why I should. I'm not even dressed for a fight. How am I supposed to fight you in a gown? It won't be a fair fight because you're fully dressed for this and I'm not." "You're talking too much, rouge." Valerie said with a fake yawn. "I didn't ask for any stories from you. Why are you explaining so much? Do you really think I care? Get in here!"I clenched my fist as I looked at her. We both knew the sparring wasn't going to be like a normal one. She had another agenda and I could see it in her eyes. She was going to beat me up. "We don't have all day, rouge. I have to get ready for my party later tonight. If you're going to be my servant, I need to know how you can protect me. I
Suddenly, the air around me changed. A force lifted me off the ground and threw me out of the room. The door slammed behind me, and I landed hard on my butt.Did he really just kick me out like that?I stood up fast and went to the door, grabbing the handle but the moment I touched it, a sharp jolt of electricity shot through my arm. I cried out, fell to the floor, and shook from the shock.“You fucker!” I shouted once I could talk again. “Just because you have powers doesn’t mean you can use them however you want! Screw you!”The door burst open, and he came out looking furious. He grabbed my shirt and pulled me up, shaking me.“I could kill you right now,” he said through gritted teeth. “So you better keep that mouth of yours shut. You don’t know what I’m capable of so don’t test me.”I knew I should be scared but all I could do was stare at him.He was… beautiful. Too beautiful. His eyes were sharp, his face perfect, and when he pulled me closer, I forgot how to breathe.Our faces
The Lycan King picked up his pace, and within seconds, it felt like we were gliding through the air. Floating fast and smooth. I should have asked questions or just said something but I couldn’t. My body felt weak and my mind was heavy. I should have been relieved and happy that he took me away from that hellhole. But all I felt was… emptiness, sadness and embarrassment. Why did I have to act like that?Why did I scream and beg right in front of him after putting up such a strong front? I had told him I’d never go with him, and now here I was… in his arms, heading to God-knows-where without a single fight.“You can let go of my shirt before you rip it to shreds,” he said, voice low and rumbling from his chest.I flinched.“Sorry,” I muttered, loosening my clenched fist. I hadn’t realized I was gripping his clothes that hard. The fabric beneath my hand was already torn.“You can put me down,” I said quietly, trying to shift away. “I can walk.”“I’m not sure either of us wants that,”
The Lycan King lifted me effortlessly back into his arms, staring down at me as if waiting for some kind of apology or a thank you. I gave him neither. I crossed my arms tightly over my chest and turned my face away. I had a thousand things to say but I’d rather stay silent.“Exactly what I thought,” he muttered after a pause.He turned to leave, carrying me like a ragdoll, when a familiar voice filled the air.“Stop right there!” Logan yelled. “You know the rules,” he barked, stepping forward. “You can’t just take a pack member without the Alpha’s permission. And also, she’s not just anyone, she’s my true mate. You can’t separate us. She belongs to me, and I won’t let you walk away with her!”His voice shook, but whether it was from fear or anger, I couldn’t tell and it wasn’t like I did care.Instead, I laughed.A bitter, broken, pained laugh that echoed through the field and made heads turn. Everyone stared like I’d finally lost my mind.“Shut up, you lying bastard!” I snapped, n
“Take who away?” I asked, stepping back instinctively. This had to be some kind of joke. Maybe he’d pull out a red nose and announce it was all a prank. But the hard line of his jaw and the way his eyes didn’t waver told me he was dead serious.“I won’t say it again, wolf. I didn’t come all this way for an argument. I don’t want to be here any more than you want me here. So make this easy and come along quietly. Don’t make a scene.” The Lycan King’s voice was flat, almost bored.He turned his back on me, clearly expecting I’d fall in line like some obedient pet. But I stayed right where I was, my feet glued to the floor. He hadn’t explained anything to me and he thinks he can just command me? How did I supposedly summon him? And now he expected me to follow him blindly? What kind of backwards kidnapping method was this?“Now,” he said over his shoulder. A hint of frustration showing on his face. “No,” I said, loud and clear, keeping my gaze locked with his.His eyes narrowed dangero
“Why stress that little head of yours trying to figure things out?” the man said, folding his arms across his chest, his biceps bulging beneath his shirt. “Just ask. I’m right here. Ready to explain anything you want to know.”I blinked and shook my head, trying to focus. Trying to stop staring at him like some starstruck fool.Get it together, Lily.“Who are you?” I asked, voice firmer now. “And how do you know me?”He smiled. Then, with slow, confident steps, he backed away like he was preparing for something dramatic. And when he spoke, his voice echoed with power.“I am the Lycan King. The Alpha of Alphas. The one no one dares to cross without paying the price. The protector of those who call out in need.”I stared at him, stunned.The Lycan King?No. It couldn’t be.There were many Alphas across the world. Dozens of packs. But only one Lycan King. One ruler above all others. And he was standing right in front of me.No wonder Logan couldn’t match him. No wonder the Alpha tone did
Bodies.That was all I saw when I stepped outside. Logan’s soldiers were scattered across the ground, limbs twisted at unnatural angles, their eyes wide open in death or shock, I couldn’t tell. A cold chill ran through me as I scanned the bloodied bodies, my heart racing as I searched for him.Logan.Damn this mate bond. Even after everything, my heart still reached out for him, aching with worry I didn’t want to feel. I moved through the bodies, hoping someone could explain what the hell was going on.Then I turned a corner… and froze.He stood there.A man I had never seen before, standing tall and deadly in front of a bloodied and injured Logan. My breath caught. He was… beautiful. Beautiful and terrifying. His eyes were mismatched. One a piercing icy blue, the other burning red like fire. And his body. God, it was like stone. Muscles thicker than Logan’s, veins visible, and tattoos etched into every inch of exposed skin.He wore a black singlet and combat trousers, his arms loose
Valerie looked like she was thinking it over for a moment, her eyes narrowing.“Why should I let you escape,” she said coldly, “when I can just kill you and make sure no one ever finds out?”She took a step closer, voice low and cruel.“I want Logan all to myself. I don’t like the idea of you being out there, alive. If you’re dead, that’s better for me. I wouldn’t have to worry about you returning while having some silly ideas in your head, thinking you have Logan back. ”I stared back, trying to stay calm.“You have my word,” I said quietly. “I’ll never come back. Not after how I’ve been treated. Logan already made it clear in so many ways that we can’t be together and also, I won’t beg anyone who has rejected me. I won’t stay where I’m not wanted—”Before I could finish, a loud horn blasted through the air and the sound shook the walls, loud enough to make the windows rattle. I froze, confused. What the hell was that?I turned back to Valerie but her face had gone pale, white as sn
Logan gave me one last glare before storming out of the room.For a second, I thought he’d come at me, hit me, grab me, or just do something. But he didn’t. He just walked out, fists clenched, jaw tight.Guess I hurt his pride. And I loved it. I tried to hold back a smile, but it was almost impossible. I was still aching from what just happened, but I pushed the pain to the back of my mind. This wasn’t the time to dwell on it.Then I remembered. I wasn’t alone.Valerie was still in the room with me. And she was pissed.She hadn’t liked how things played out. Not one bit. And now, I was the perfect target for her anger. Worst part? I was chained up, and there was no one here to stop her. I was at her mercy. She didn’t waste time.She dropped to the ground and crawled toward me, her claws out, eyes wild with rage. I scooted back fast, barely dodging the swipe aimed at my face. It was so close. She let out a snarl and lunged again, but this time I raised my leg and kicked her hard.
My wolf howled inside me, scratching at my insides, begging to be let out. Her pain was sharp, raw, and unbearable. But I didn’t let her out. I built a wall and forced her down.Valerie was nearly half-naked now, panting and moaning as Logan trailed soft kisses down her neck and across her chest. He wasn’t doing this out of passion, he was doing it to break me and it was working.But I wouldn’t let him see that.I cleared my throat, sharp and loud enough to cut through their moment.“You really should work on your moaning, Valerie,” I said dryly. “You sound ridiculous. Which explains why Logan Isn't even hard for you. I mean, are you sure you’re actually sexually appealing to him?”Logan’s growl ripped through the room, deafening and deadly. I quickly covered my ears, feeling the full force of his rage behind it. It was a warning. A loud one.He wanted me to shut up but I wasn’t done yet. It takes two to play.“Easy, tiger,” I said, my voice sharp as I stared at him. “You know I’m not