All Chapters of The Lycan's Bargain: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

I woke to the sound of something dripping in the distance, the rhythmic sound breaking into the haze I seemed to have settled into. My body felt like it had been submerged in a pool of water, and it was a struggle to pry my eyes open. Taking a deep breath, I tried again, my gaze swimming around for a moment before clearing.My mind felt strangely blank, and I couldn't make sense of where I was. I let my gaze drift around before settling on the figure beside me on the cot, the figure I held tightly to myself. Aira.My breathing hitched as I took in her peaceful expression, her even breaths, her long lashes gently closed, her rosy cheeks, and her flushed skin. Unbidden, fragments of memories of the night before assaulted me, and I stiffened, my heart skipping several beats.My beast had returned from dormancy, and I had unleashed on her, and she'd taken it all. My mate. She'd borne the pain, helped me through it. I still found it hard to believe, yet the reality was lying next to me.I

I gently tapped Aira while she slept, watching as she stirred, mumbling incoherent things to herself in displeasure, her eyes still closed. With a sigh, I tapped her again, more firmly this time, calling out her name, and her eyes snapped open."Kael?" she called out, her gaze snapping towards me, taking in my appearance. I didn't have much on, but the little I had was enough to send a message to Aira that had her face paling, sleep clearing from her eyes."You're all dressed," she muttered, her voice having a slight tremor to it as she sat up. I knelt beside her on the cot."Yes, I'm about to go now. I wanted to let you know first," I said, my voice soft. She bit her lips before hastily nodding her head."Okay..." She trailed off, her eyes glistening with tears already."Are you going alone?" she asked, moving closer, but I stopped her, knowing how uncomfortable that was for her."No. Eiran will be coming with me. I just want to scout the area. I might be gone for a while..." I trail

"The king isn't dead?" a voice spoke behind Lord Mortis as he groaned on the floor. Only then did he remember that Lady Nymeria was still in the room. He groaned, pushing himself up to his feet as he cleaned off the blood on his nose and mouth, the metallic taste lingering on his lips.She had hastily dressed, her eyes wide as saucers as she glared at him, her skin pale with shock. He didn't know how to reply, so he didn't, his mind whirling with thoughts of how he would get out of the situation he was in."I asked a question, Lord Mortis. The king isn't dead? You said he was!" She shrieked, panicked."Well, you can see for yourself, can't you? He isn't. I lied," Mortis groaned, cleaning the blood dripping from his nose. His back hurt like hell. That would take weeks to heal, time he didn't have.Lady Nymeria's mouth fell open in disbelief as she scrambled up to him, her hands reaching to scratch him. "You said he was dead! You said the human slave killed him, and you were looking for

I gasped against his lips and be used the opportunity to slide his tongue into my mouth, a low groan escaping his lips. I responded just as eagerly, wrapping my hands around his neck while he angled his face to kiss me deeper, harder. Pleasure sang through my veins, the fever beneath my skin burning brighter. He tasted raw, untamed, dominant. Qualities u had to come to associate with him and realised that I had absolutely loved it. Our tongues dueled, performing a passionate dance known to only us, with him winning. Kael, didn't stop claiming my lips till my lungs were screaming for air. Only then did he stop, pulling back to kiss my neck and I shuddered, a strangled moan slipping from my lips. "Shh... " Kael growled, nibbling hie teeth as the sensitive skin on my shoulders. "We don't want to make too much noise here." He growled as I tightened my grip on his hair, pressing his head to my body. I nodded as he kissed the rapid pulse at the base of my throat and fireworks exploded in

(A month later)Kael took longer than I expected him to. I had lost count of how many times I stayed awake in the middle of the night, hoping and wishing he was alright. I constantly had dreams of him coming back and sweeping me off my feet when he did. Only to spend the whole day waiting for him, disappointed he hadn't shown up yet."Do you think something has happened to them?" Helen asked me one day when she could take it no longer. Just like me, Helen had been concerned for Eiran's wellbeing.I glanced at her, letting out a small shrug, yet trying to be hopeful. "Why aren't they back yet?" She added, a hint of worry seeping into her voice."I wouldn't know..." I replied honestly, glancing at the woods ahead, a sigh escaping my lips. "But let's keep hoping. I'm sure they are fine. He promised to return, and I have faith that he will.""Okay..." Helen breathed out, nodding in an attempt to reassure herself.A week passed, and feeling rather frustrated, I wanted to go on one of my so