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
Logan’s povI groaned out as I ran my hands through my hair. These past few days have been frustrating for me. I found my mate but I rejected her. I just had to.It was a different thing if she was just a weakling but she wasn't just that. She is a rouge and I can't deal with that but why haven't i been myself these past few days. I should have just let her or go or just kill her on the spot. "You will do no such thing. My wolf snarled at me. I could feel her wolf when we found her but because you rejected her, I can't anymore." "She has a wolf?" I asked, surprised. "Yes, she does. You dumb ass. How could you reject mate?" He growled. I ignored and shut my wolf out before he started to lecture me on how I wasn't supposed to reject my mate. He of all people knows why I hated rogues but all of a sudden he wants me to accept Lily. Nothing was going to change my mind. I'd have Valerie as my mate, not one pathetic weak rougue. The only problem I was fighting was the mate bond. It's
Logan’s POV "Leo, I need you to find Lily." I spoke to my wolf, but he didn't respond. "I know you're in there and this isn't the time to give me an attitude. We need to find Lily. I think she's badly hurt." "So, now you care?" He growled at me. "Leo, I want you to try and reach her wolf, right now!" "I can't Logan. She's in there but I can't reach her." Leo whined. "Nothing must happen to mate." "Oh, fuck!" I muttered to myself as I ran out of Valerie’s room to the training ground. I got there and took in a deep breath, trying to locate her scent but it was pretty difficult to. It was the training ground, a lot of scents were mixed together with the smell of sweat. I looked around, trying to see if I'd find her, but I couldn't. I yelled out in frustration, I could still feel the pain in my hand. "Leo, I need you to take over and try to locate Lily, I can't smell her." "Alright, Logan." Leo replied, taking control. "If anything happens to mate, I won't forgive you." "Just fi
I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Lily had so many bruises covering her body. Her ribs were evident and I saw that two were broken. She looked so small and frail. I kept staring at her until a nurse walked up to me and told me I had to leave, which made Leo furious because he hated being told what to do and also, he didn't want to leave his mate. Before I knew it, I started to shake vigorously, almost on the verge of shifting. I tried so hard to fight it, but Leo wanted to be in control. "Logan, Logan! You need to calm down" Kane said, putting his arms around my body and holding me tight. The doctor just needs to work on her, if he doesn't, she won't get better, so get a grip of yourself." "I am staying! I'm going nowhere." I growled out but Kane was already dragging me out of the room. When she was out of my view, I stopped growling and faced Kane angrily. "Don't you ever try what you did inside there with me again." I sneered. I'm your Alpha and you don't get to touch me
Lily’s POV Pain, that was all I could feel. My entire body was on fire, especially one of my hands. I wasn't expecting to wake up, because I thought my body had given up on me. I felt myself struggling to stay awake, and when I did an old man was in my face, calling me a fighter. I didn't understand what he meant until I looked at my body. I soon figured out that he was the Doctor treating me. He also explained to me where I was before he left, making me calm down because I had started to panic. I groaned as I tried to adjust myself on the bed. Memories of what happened hit me hard. Valerie tried to kill me. She wanted me gone at all costs. I heard the door open and Logan walked in but I just glared at him and looked away. He didn't say anything to me, instead he grabbed a cup and poured me some water. "Here, you need to drink water. Your throat must be dry." He said, holding the cup in my face. I acted like I didn't hear him and stared at the wall, making him growl lowly. "Dr
My head was spinning and I started to hyperventilate. The machines around me also started to beep crazily. I felt the nurse hold my face, telling me to calm down but it was like I couldn't control my body. I was having a panic attack. The nurse gently laid me on the bed before rushing out to call the doctor. He ran inside the room and the nurse started to explain to him what had happened. He held me firmly to the bed and started to speak to me. "Lily, you need to calm down. You're fine, your hand is fine. There's nothing wrong with it. You just feel that way because of your injuries and it's going to get better with time." He yelled and I started to feel my body cooperate with my mind. The Doctor continued to repeat himself and the beepings around me started to sound normal. I started to feel calm and I could hear the doctor's words perfectly. "Are you sure there's nothing wrong with me? Am I going to be fine? I'm not paralyzed?" I cried out. "No, Lily. You're not paralyzed an
Lily’s POVI stared at my feet and wriggled my toes. I've not tried to walk since I had been in the park hospital and I was starting to get tired of being in one position. I felt choked up in the room, doing the same thing everyday and I wanted to just go for a walk. The truth was that, I was scared. I didn't know if my legs would cooperate with me, or I still have to wait for some days before I'm able to use them. "Enough of the hesitation, Lily." I muttered to myself and pushed myself to stand on my feet. My knees buckled and I tried to keep them straight but I was shaking, I took a step forward, forcing myself to walk when my legs failed. I was about to hit the floor when strong arms wrapped around my torso, holding me. I felt my back pressed firmly to a toned chest. I licked my lips as electricity zapped through me, making me shiver. Logan was here. I heard him take a sharp breath and we stood in that position for a minute before he pushed me roughly back on the bed. "What th
“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
I was conscious, but I couldn’t move. No matter how hard I tried, my body wouldn’t respond. Even my wolf was silent, still and unresponsive.I felt everything, though. I knew when we reached the pack grounds. I knew when Logan carried me into his quarters, then into his room. I felt the cold bite of heavy chains as he tied me to his bedpost. Typical Logan. This was exactly what he did the last time before I escaped.I also heard the door slam shut as he left.For a while, I just laid there, completely still. I didn’t think about anything. My mind was blank and numb. I didn’t know how long I stayed like that before I eventually drifted off to sleep.I jolted awake to the sound of voices. Loud, angry , and close.I blinked and looked around, confused at first. The voices were coming from across the room. Logan and Valerie were arguing. I closed my eyes again, shaking my head before shifting into a more comfortable position.The fuzziness in my head was gone. I didn’t feel dizzy anymore
“Shift!” Logan barked, his voice full of command and my wolf obeyed instantly.“Why did you do that?” I snapped at her, angry that she gave in so easily. But she only whimpered in response.I rolled my eyes at her weakness, but I couldn’t blame her. She was still trying to heal and still learning how to live with being rejected.“Let go of me!” I snapped at Logan. He had stopped choking me, but his hand was still wrapped around my neck, holding me up like I weighed nothing. It was uncomfortable, painful even, and I needed him to let me down.“You do nothing without my permission,” he growled, his eyes burning with fury. “You are mine! I own you, and you will obey every order I give you!”“I’m not yours!” I screamed back, my voice filled with rage. “Stop being delusional, you fucking freak! We’re not mates anymore! You rejected me or you can’t remember? It’s over. Your mate is back at your pack, so go run to her and leave me the hell alone!”Spit flew from my mouth as I shouted, every
I didn’t waste a second. My legs moved before my mind could catch up, and I bolted. I didn’t know what my wolf saw or what might have triggered her sudden urgencybut I didn’t question it. I just ran. This had become a vicious cycle, all too familiar. How many times would I keep running from the same person? When would it finally end? When do I get to stop escaping and start living? I was tired, tired of running, tired of being hunted, tired of having nowhere to call home. I just wanted peace. A place of my own. A moment to breathe.Then, bam.A body slammed into mine, and I skidded across the ground. But I caught myself before falling flat, thanks to my wolf. She was getting stronger again and faster. More alert too. “Thank you.” I whispered in my mind and kept going.I turned back briefly, and my breath caught in my throat. Logan.“Where the hell do you think you’re going?” he growled, muscles flexing, eyes wild.I blinked at him, genuinely confused. “Are you okay? Do you have amn
“You are a disgrace.” Logan spat, his voice loud and cold. “A misfit to all wolves. “This,” he gestured toward me in disgust, “is a sign for me to start the rejection process fully.”My wolf froze.“You’ll feel the bond fade little by little.” he continued, disgust dripping from every word. “You’ll live in agony, in torment, every single day. And I hope it drives you insane. I hope it kills you. You are a mistake of a mate, and you’ll always be.”Then he turned away.He walked to Valerie, gently helping her up and pulling her close to his side. She looked weak and pale, her body covered in cuts, and her neck healing slowly.“Valerie will be my mate,” he shouted, locking eyes with my wolf again. “She will be the Luna of this pack. By the next full moon, we’ll be fully mated.”My wolf whimpered and paced inside my mind. She was spiraling, overwhelmed with emotions that I couldn’t control. I tried to reach out to her, to calm her down but she wouldn’t let me in.She dropped her head and