Adrain's POVI kept drinking the whiskey I had previously poured in the glass cup on my desk, allowing the deep burn to melt into my throat. I could still hear the sound of the door shutting behind Lupe just after she left. For someone like her, she had the audacity to seek for freedom. Really?, it was really funny. I swirled the drink into my glass and grinned.I said, "Freedom, hahaha." Letting the word linger. She doesn't how foolish she sounded when, she thought I was ever going to release her. It was an annoying and a ridiculous idea. She believed she could control the conditions of her stay under my home and bargain with me. Wow, she is so naive to ever think of that in the first place.Her bluster was funny, but it also caught my attention. Poor Lupe, who was frail and unnoticed, seemed to be unable to comprehend the flames. Even when the flames are consuming her. Despite the fact that she looked terrified, I could see it in her eyes and sense it in the way she stood in front o
Lupe’s POVI was carrying a basket of cleaning materials to the back of the pack house when I felt the slight morning breeze on my skin. At least I was out of that damned room, even though my whole body still hurt from the day before. I had to force myself to get past the embarrassment of what had already happened which hung over me like a shadow. There was nothing I could do about the rumors and gossip that kept flying in the pack house. Upon my return, Sarah had already piled up a list of chores for me to accomplish with harsh tone which pierced my already jangled nerves. I could hear a slight buzz of chatter coming from the pack house as I was cleaning the stony stairs by the garden.I looked up for a moment, my eyes trailing the sound. As the Lycan King strode down the stairs, his massive frame creating a menacing shadow against the morning sun, my stomach churned. Two guards were walking on beside him on each side, their movements deliberate and well organized.I instinctively g
Lupe’s POVEach day became more stressful than the one before it, and they all blended together. I quickly realized that I was seeing Ariel more often after our last encounter. We spoke briefly at first, either exchanging greetings or working together in the kitchen. However, she managed to defuse the tension that was always there around me.One day, when I was carrying a basket of linens to the storage room, it happened once more. Just now, Ariel had come out of the pantry, holding a pile of dishes in her arms."Need some help?" Her tone was informal, as if we were familiar with each other for years, as she asked.The tenderness in her voice made it difficult for me to just say no, even though I hesitated. “I guess I can deal with it dear,” I replied, managing a faint grin.She looked at me playfully. "Ohh, okay then, help yourself. However, I won't assist you in picking those up if you drop them."She was disarmingly humorous, and before I knew it, I was chuckling politely. It seeme
Chatrina’s POVIt was already a stressful day and everything around me now reminds me of my daughter lupe. Sometimes I used to hallucinate thinking she was tight before me. Everything was gone, even her laughter, and her beautiful smile which always made the home feel full. All I had left now was this excruciating pain in my chest and the oppressive guilt that tore me every minute of my life. Ohh... I miss my girlI sat near the window and gazed out at the far treeline. All I could see was regrets, and everything felt stale. As usual, my so-called mate Raymond had gone to his office. He found it simpler to act as though nothing was wrong.I was able to withdraw into my thoughts once again as soon as Kiera entered through the creaking door. Her face was so composed as if she wasn't feeling the way i was feeling. Maybe she doesn't miss lupe."Chatrina," she murmured in a light-hearted yet irritatingly laced tone. "You must quit making yourself feel ill over this. This will not in anywa
Chatrina’s POVMy chest ached so badly that it was really terrible. Days went by, but the sadness and betrayal kept on haunting me. I kept on seeing her face every time I closed my eyes. Lupe. The pain of the thoughts of loosing her was getting too intense. I was restless and also hellbebt on trying to figure out a way to bring her back. It has been tough for me for the past few weeks. Nightmares everynight, lost of appetite, cold feets and many other things that I can't really explain. In a weird way, the nightmares kept on reoccurring every night in different ways but still the same death. Even though the nightmares keeps reoccurring, it felt more real and terrifying than the previous days. I always see her body lying dead near the edge of the pack's boundaries, at the end of any dream. Her hands were curled like though she had struggled until the end of her life, and her skin was pale. She also had tears drop from her shut eyes. Then the lycan king will always appeared from a
Chatrina’s POVKiera and Raymond both turned to look at me, their faces looking shocked and confused ."Chatri..." I interrupted Raymond immediately before he could finish. "Don't even dare say a word," I said, using my hand to signal him. "You dont have to justify anything, I heard everything," I murmured in a shaky voice. "Mom, I..." Kiera stammered, but I whirled to face her, boiling with anger and disappointment, betray and unsettlement."You," I pointed my finger at her and said, "Kiera, you've always been this way, self-centered. But I never knew it would grow to this extend. This is more than I could have ever imagined. So because you couldn't bear to watch Lupe happy, you ruined her life. So all this was to get Garrett to love you. Let me ask, now where is her? You two put everyone's lives in danger for your own selfish interest.""No, that's not true!" Kiera objected, her eyes welling up with tears. "I simply didn't want her to suffer any harm after marrying Garrett. "The l
Lupe’s POVI dared not doubt that the absence of the Lycan King was the goddess gift to me. It felt like the burden I carried every day had disappeared, only a little while though. I recieved the news when I woke up in the morning. I was informed by Ariel. She caught me in the corridor with a sly smile on her face just as I was leaving my tiny room.She leaned closer and whispered, "Guess what?""What?" I brushed aside a few loose hairs and asked hesitantly."The Lycan king just left the pack house. He is gone for now," Ariel whispered."Gone?" Uncertain if I had heard her right, I repeated.With an almost amused smile, Ariel nodded. "To the northern regions. There was some talk about getting together with an ally, but people like me didn't receive all the details though.""How long is he going to be gone?" I asked excitedly. She looked around to make sure no one was listening and answered, "emm...three days, probably four. But given his personality, he'll most likely come back soon
Lupe’s POVPeace prevailed for four days. Atleast I hadn't been called into the Lycan King's quarters for four days now. I didn't feel his cold stare follow me about, and also the oppressive burden of his presence. Or the need to hide from him. I could walk around the pack house without the fear of bumping into him. It felt like my life had almost returned to normal, like I was a little free. Though I still have other demons after my life.Unfortunately, the peace I experienced, soon ended.I noticed the maids chatting in the hallway opposite my tiny room. I stood up and went close to the door, trying to eavesdrop what they were talking about.I heard one of them said, in a low, sharp, excited voice, "the Lycan king is finally back!"“Wow..when did he come back?” another maid asked.“Just few moments ago.” the first maid replied.That moment, my heart skipped a beat. I didnt know if I should cry or smile. The King of Lycans has already come back. Although I knew it would happen regard
Lupe's POV Adrian's eyes searched mine as though he was expecting me to say it's all a joke. Fiona cleared her throat moving forward, "She couldn't tell you and I believe you know the reason why." Adrian was silent, our eyes held each other's, trying to decipher what the other was thinking. "I believe the pain you felt was a mild contraction, the child is still a little early to come." The healer went on oblivious of the tensed atmosphere in the room, either that or he deliberately choose to ignore it and get the hell out. "Say something Adrian." Fiona said, Alex was behind her. "Fiona, I think it's best we give them some space." Alex placed his arm around her shoulder to usher her out but she shook him off. "I'm not leaving." "I am so stupid." Adrian muttered as he fell slowly to his knees and both his hands on my laps. "I.. I.. I shouldn't have made love to you last night, I hurt you and the baby." He looked really scared. Alex cleared his throat, "That's sounds very person
Lupe's POV I laid on the bed with my eyes fixed on the ceiling, last night was wonderful, it first like my first time. Adrian was gentle as a dove but at the same time he gave me the pleasure I desired. He looked and sounded sincere, but a part of me was still skeptical about trusting him. He requested that all my things be moved to his chambers. He was moving at a very fast pace that it was almost scary. "He's sincere." Leah whispered. "I feel so too, but it's hard." I replied rolling over to face the window. "It's not that difficult, you humans tend to make issues harder than it really is." I knew she was shaking her head at me."It has to do with emotions Leah, he has hurt me for so long, but I'm willing to give us a chance." I replied, but it turns out explaining things about feelings and emotions was almost useless to a wolf. "He said he was sorry and his wolf wants me too, so let bygones be bygones." She replied."You never disliked him did you?" I asked teasingly. "Of co
Adrian's POV She was a temptation I couldn't resist. Perhaps it was because I was beginning to see her in a different light. She looked very beautiful, the moon light glowed in her skin illuminating her beauty and giving her a pretty and fearless goddess glow. "You're coming or not?" She asked with a seductive look in her eyes. "Are you sure about this?" I asked walking towards her. "You're in or out?" Not wanting her to change her mind, I hurried towards the bath tub. Slowly, I stepped into it sitting across her. Her breasts looked heavier than I remembered, her nipples were red and pointy. "Lupe.." my throat was dry. My body ached to reach to hers and show her just how much I needed her and how sorry I was for being a brute all these while.She went down into the rose water, then pulled herself up with water dropping down her hair. Unable to hold my urges any longer, I moved closer to her pressing my body into hers, my arms circled around her tiny waist pulling her closer to
Lupe's POVHis lips were soft yet they press down roughly against mine. His arms drew me in softly, pulling me into his masculine warmth. When he pulled back, we were both panting. My eyes were fixed on his, they were fillled with an emotion that resembled admiration and something else. "Do you know how long I've wanted to kiss you like that?" His voice was low, eyes never leaving mine.Not knowing what to say, I remained silent. "I hate ruining the moment, but you need to hurry, Dave is barely hanging on." Beta Cenat said holding his infested shoulder. He was shot with the same poison as Adrian. "You're one to talk when you're wounded too." I frowned. "I'm hanging on, attend to Dave first, the army and I will move the bodies and kill any survivors." He replied.At the mention of survivors, it finally dawned on me that I was drenched in blood from head to toe. I reeked of the rogues rotten blood. Bile rose up to my throat. "I don't think anyone would survive this though." This t
Lupe's POV My hands moved faster than steel. It sliced through the rotten fleshs of the rogues and the hunters. My eyes were fixed on the gates, I need to save Dave before it was too late. I needed to fight without facing the danger of hurting my pup, fighting in my human form was not helping, the hunters were strong, they fought till their last breathe. Whatever Sabastian promised them must be something they were willing to die for. I sensed the presense of a rogue behind me, I turned sharply. "It's you." His words were sloppy and he counted them as though he feared words. I sent him a look with one hand placed over my stomach protectively. That was becoming an habit, I needed to drop it before I get caught."Care to identify yourself?" I asked keeping my eyes on him. I noticed that we were drawing the attention of the other rogues who were moving closer to me. "That is none of your business." He snapped. My eyes scanned through the crowd in search of Adrian, but he was busy
Lupe's POV For a moment, my heart stopped then it began to beat wildly. He was staring at me with those dark eyes, I was experiencing a lot of firsts with this new Adrian, for the first time, his usual arrogant look was gone, replaced with ones that stared at me with so much intense emotions.I swallowed hard trying to calm my beating heart. "Don't do that." I said not taking my eyes off his. "Tell me what I shouldn't do." His voice was low, we were alone in the woods, surrounded by animals who crawled in the shadows and insects whose chirping was loud enough to make a deaf man hear. But for some reasons, I wasn't scared; I have never been scared of him but I once dreaded meeting him. Seeing him here all alone in the middle of nowhere, I should have been scared of what he might do to me but crazy me was tingling in anticipation. The look in those eyes was driving me crazy. "D.. I mean, don't worry about me." Damnit! Why in the name of the goddess was I stuttering?!"Why shouldn't
Adrian's pov.Her eyes were hard, I could tell that she was very worried about Dave. She must have liked him a lot, afterall, he protected her while I failed. A part of me suddenly felt jealous of him, he had someone who was very worried about him. "I can't have you risk your life Lupe, I will find a way to bring Dave here, I think that's better and safer." I said not moving an inch from where I stood."You think?" She scoffed at me. My jaw dropped in disbelief, "I.. I think it's less dangerous." "Let's say we do it the way you want, on your way back to the palace, you get shot by the same poisonous arrows, then you bring Dave out into that horrible battle field, risking his life. Woah, very brillant idea." She clapped.Instantly, I felt so foolish for the first time, "You're right, it's too risky." "What are you both planning to do?" Fiona appeared at the door, I could tell she had been eavesdropping. "We are leaving Fiona, I'm sorry it's sudden, but thank you for everything." L
Lupe's POV Instantly his hands fell off my waist, I picked myself up."What games are you trying to play your highness?" I drawled the last part as I folded my arms watching him. He pushed himself up, "games?" He asked looking confused."Yes, if you think I'd easily fall into your trap, then you better have a rethink." My hands were trembling in anger. There was no way he would suddenly come searching for me to apologize for his wrong doings especially not after I heard his harsh words the day I left the palace."Lupe, I am not playing any games, I came here to plead for your forgivness and ask that you return with me to the pack." He said. "Return to hell?" I scoffed, "You're kidding." "What can I do to make you believe me Lupe?" He asked. "How can I believe any word you say when you were so ready to have the guards throw me out? Aren't I the bitch you hated? I decided to save myself the shame by leaving in my own accord." I spat at him.His face dropped, "You heard." It sounde
Lupe's POV All eyes in the room turned to face me, including him. I must be crazy walking towards the same man I ran away from in my own accord. But I couldn't let him die. I overheard him talking to Fiona pleading to see me for some unknown reasons, he sounded desperate. "Are you sure about this Leah?" I asked as I walked towards wondering if I could really heal what the healer couldn't. "Yes, all he needs is your blood to cleanse his contaminated one." She explained. Fiona turned to me with guilty eyes, "I'm sorry Lupe, I don't know how he found out."I sent her a smile, "It's fine." I knew it would take him only a couple of hours to find me. To be honest, a part of me came here hoping we'd cross paths someday. "Lupe, can we talk?" Adrian asked. For the first time since I knew him, he was being polite, not the usual jerk that I was used to.I remained silent avoiding his gaze. "Can you help me with a knife?" I turned to the maid standing by the door."Yes my lady." She bowed