Xynathius's POVWe arrived at the Lycan Council building. The lifeless grey structure in the shape of a crescent moon always seemed a bit unsettling to me. Maybe the fact all old geezers that dwelled there had nothing else to do than to issue orders and make the lives of others difficult. "Here we go, I want to get this done with and get out of here as soon as possible," I declared, getting out of the car. Kamryn did the same. We made our way inside, meeting the people along the way. "Alpha Xynathius! What a pleasant surprise," the gravelly voice of Alpha Romero irked every part of my body. Halting in my steps, I plastered a fake smile on my face before turning back to face the loathsome man. And without a surprise he had two beautiful lycan girls clinging to him. Alpha Romero was one of the most powerful Lycan Alphas alive and the lucky bastard had been blessed with a fertile mate. What made me detest the man was the fact that he wasn't loyal to her. Always brought different girls

Xynathius's POV"Karica is not enjoying a luxurious life as our Lycan women do, nor have I given her the title of my Luna yet. I am making her work for it, day and night. Isn't that the punishment enough? And when I mate with her is my personal decision, I don't need the Council's interference."I was finally able to reel Zilver in, reassuring him that she wouldn't be physically harmed by anyone. He was even against me for my treatment of her, the thought of anyone else touching her had him on the edge. After their first encounter, Zilver had never tried to harm her in any way. And even that only happened because she was keeping him from Laila and he was about to lose his mind looking for his mate. There were murmurs among the council members, hearing my words, a few cursory looks of disbelief were thrown my way as if they didn't believe me. "We will send Jahlia to confirm your words," Borgia simply answered with his head bent towards the left, while the silver-braided Medusa kept

Xynathius's POVThe awkward dinner was finally over and I visibly relaxed when Karica finally left the room. Her composure in dealing with every derogatory remark and derision took me by surprise. I didn't expect her to keep her calm, she never did with me. And those ribs she made, so tender so juicy they melted in my mouth and I was left licking my fingers. Of course, I didn't tell her that but those were the most delicious ribs I had eaten in my entire life.Who taught her to cook like that? I had expected her to be a spoiled girl who couldn't do chores but for now, she hadn't disappointed in that department. "She is Luna material, congratulations you have got a good one. Hold onto her and let go of the past," Jahlia was sprawled on the sofa of my study with a glass of her favourite wine in hand. "Hmm," I hummed, going through the paperwork Kamryn had left me. "I am serious, Xyi. She is calm and controlled, people nowadays are too impulsive. Build a life with her, don't end up li

Karica's POVThe party was in full swing outside, the engaging music drifted in through the open window in the kitchen and I relished in it while scrubbing away the pots. The cackles and joyous shouts from outside informed me everyone was having fun. Everyone had left for the party, Xu insisted I join them but I made the excuse that I had a headache and stayed behind. Tacy was occasionally checking up on me to ensure I stayed in the kitchen. Once I had finished cleaning, I turned off the lights and peeked through the window into the garden where the party was being held. Although Lycans could see in the dark, it was less likely anyone would glance in this direction when lights were switched off. Everyone was busy eating, drinking, dancing and partying. Kamryn and Melsine were slow-dancing, lost in each other's eyes. His large hands were resting on her bloated belly and her back was pressed against him. They were lost in their world. Xu had on a peach halter dress and she was happi

Karica's POVThe never-ending pain refused to subside. The storm of helplessness that brimmed inside me engulfed me whole and chewed out the messed-up remains. How could he Alpha command me without even listening to my side of the story? One could only Alpha command their pack members but Lycans could Alpha command any werewolf and a Lycan Alpha could Alpha command any Lycan or werewolf who was below him in power. If I wasn't that afraid of getting hit by him or was already shaken up by the sudden attack maybe he would have listened. But who was I kidding? He had made up his mind that I was indeed a sl*t and nothing I could say or do would make him see beyond that. He sullied me, touching me like that without my consent. Abhorrence crept up on me and I wanted to vomit from the experience. Was this how my life was going to be? I would be punished without even sinning.And the punisher will be none other than my own mate. My body throbbed and felt violated, this was wrong. So very w