Nyx's pov The doors opened fully and in an instant the murmurs from the teeming crowd stopped. He looked down at me giving me a reassuring gaze before taking my hand in the crook of his arm, "Stay calm love." He whispered causing me to melt inside at the softness of his voice, "I got you." just keep your head high and do not let their looks or remarks affect you, Helena's words resounded in my ears as we continued to walk into the ballroom. My chin was held high and I managed to compose myself as I saw Lycus did, the crowd parted as we went on, bowing at our sight, I could catch snide looks directed at me from the corner of my eyes but I tried not to let them get to me even when I so desperately wanted to run away.He led the way and we got to some stairs that led to a podium, we ascended it and the pack members began to gather around moving closer to hear what their king had to say. I could see Helena at the front, Amara was strapped in her arms as she

Nyx's povHis grip tightened on my throat and I screamed more but nothing was heard, no one could come to help me, "You thought you could get away from me bitch!" He landed a blow to my face and I fell to the ground, the tiny rocks and pebbles piercing my skin making cuts, "Even your Alpha King can't save you!"I screamed harder as I tried to get away from him but my voice was faint, next to hearing nothing. Alpha Titan stood there with the whip in his hand, "You can't run again bitch!" He flung the whip tearing it across my skin, tears fell from my eyes as he brought it down again and again. I pleaded and begged but he never stopped.Nyx, get up and run, the castle is just a few paces away, I tried to get up which I managed to do sometimes only to fall flat on my face again."Its nice seeing you struggle! No one can hear you! No one will look for you or come to save you!" He reached down peeling away the remaining shreds of my dress, "I will make you regret running away and I haven't

Nyx's pov I opened my eyes which have been closed for a while now, a gasp left my lips when I gazed at my reflection in the mirror, for once I could say I looked gorgeous, I looked powerful, I looked like a Queen.A Queen fit enough for Lycus.My hair was done up in curled tendrils and semi curled ones. It was sometimes done in a bun with other thick strands falling around my face. My face wasn't done with minimal make up this time, it was full make up which managed to be flawless at the same time. Every contour of my face was well done and highlighted.I had on the new diamond set of jewelry Lycus had gifted me plus the other ornaments I never took off.The dress which adorned my body was simply magnificent, it was a ball gown which a semi flare and a corseted bodice. My bosom was slightly pushed up which I was sure Lycus would find delightful and the corset was studded with precious stones, the flare was elegant as white as the corset."Time for the robe luna." One

Lycus's pov My dark eyes gazed at her as she ran away from the ballroom, the length of her gown bouncing as she did, her hands were on her face and I could tell that she was crying.Nyx, my sweet Nyx, A smile curved on my lips as my eyes were still fixated on the place she just passed through, the image of her gown train bouncing as she ran never left my head. I smiled to myself again thinking about how beautiful she was as she descended down the steps to meet me.The white gown she wore which I noticed was corseted fitted her like a glove, like it was specially fashioned for her, well I had it fashioned for her and the way it was so perfect blew my mind. Her bosom was accentuated by the corset and I had the primal urge to bury my face in them and leave teeth marks for the whole world to know that she was mine.She had given me an innocent smile like the pretty angel she was. She was so innocent, fragile and beautiful. I wanted to protect her at all cost to make up f

Lycus's povI stormed out of Akanther's castle in a fit of rage. I couldn't stay back wasting my time in trying to get answers out of that weakling. He was the ruler of the vampires yet the weakest I had ever come across, how that happened? I couldn't phantom.All the more reason he needed Nyx for the dumb sacrifice! His thirst for power has him seeking out my mate and it made me livid. At first when I received his letters, I had thought he was bluffing and simply playing games as he was quite the comical man just as his existence was a joke, but mother had confirmed it and so did her fellow members at the wolves council.If Akanther was to sacrifice Nyx and feed off her blood, he could become the most powerful in an abominable way since Nyx was cursed as they said.What do you think spyro? I asked my raging wolf as we led the troops out of the pale leeches land, He seems to be telling the truth.We have about six more kingdoms and I should say we search them even if they do not pose