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Ava“Clean up. They'll bring you something to eat, and if he sends for you, try not to annoy him. His patience is thin as it is. It's only a matter of time before things fall apart.” The Beta said as he handed me fresh clothes.The room was a sterile white with a bed on one side of the room. There was a small desk by the wall opposite the bed ,small closet,the door that lead out into what I assumed was a bathroom and a fireplace. “Thank you, sir.” I nodded at his retreating back before looking around at my surroundings. When he was gone, I contemplated whether to lock the door or not. The thoughts of the king bursting through it like he did the last time sent shivers.I left the door unlocked and went into the bathroom , closing the door after myself. I looked in the mirror, but all I saw was a tired strange girl . My eyes were dark circles, my hair was dishevelled, my clothes, I gasped at how little they hid. I sighed and ran a hand through my messy curls.It took me a while but s

AvaI woke up, curled up by the window.How did I end up there? But then I remembered the men from the night and the shuffles.Nothing else happened, and I waited until I fell asleep.There was a knock on the door, and I rushed to it.“Still sleeping?”The beta peered into my face.“No…” I lied.“Good, come with me.” ‘Where are we going?’My curiosity was eating away at me. I followed the beta down a dark corridor in hopes of finding answers. We passed through several doors before stopping in front of one.“Make yourself useful. It's the King's order, not mine.” The beta opened the door and held the handle out for me.“Please go inside and wait.”He walked away before I could ask him more questions. The door slammed shut after he left. I walked around for a little bit, but couldn't stand waiting around any longer, so I sat down.“You must be Ava…” A voice said behind me, and I turned to see an old man. “Come with me.” He led me out, and I heard neighs from horses as we went along.“Don

AvaI kissed him back hesitantly but then gave in. I put my arms around him, letting him lead, and melted into his embrace, my heart throbbing at the warmth spreading through my body. He broke the kiss immediately and looked at me as if he hadn't done that.“Shit! Shit!” He cursed, recoiling from me as if I were poison to his mouth. “I shouldn't have touched you like that.”“Why?” I whispered, afraid my voice would break if I tried to speak louder. And secretly hoping that he had not heard me.He looked away, unable or unwilling to meet my eyes. “That wasn't me, that was my beast or some sort of sorcery. You did this, didn't you?” He snapped angrily.“Me?” I blinked in disbelief. “No, I didn't do anything, your majesty.”“Bullshit!” He snarled, glaring at me. “You know damn well what you did to me” He continued.I gulped, unable to speak.“Never have I lusted after any other woman, never have I looked at another woman in such a way. You did this, suddenly I am kissing you.” “No, yo

AvaFor days, I didn't see the Lycan King or his beta. I was stuck with the routine of being escorted to the kitchen with a particular guard and back.My stomach growled at every meal, and I wasn't sure if it was hunger or my frustration that made me feel so hungry all the time. It's not that I wanted food, though it wouldn't hurt to get some—it was more of the fact that something was missing.“Do you think you can get me some books?” I asked the guard when he escorted me back to my room.He stared at me as if he couldn't quite comprehend what I was asking him. Maybe he could, maybe it was something he needed to think about before answering. “I am going to lose my mind if I don't do anything other than this,” I explained in a lower voice. “I need... I just need some help for once.”He looked conflicted, but nodded and turned to go. As soon as he left, I felt bad for putting on such an act in front of him.My wolf and I fought for dominance; she wanted to see the lycan king, and I wa

AvaMy mother… adopted mother always told Avery and me tales about the Lycans. Sometimes I felt she had some sort of weird obsession with them. As though they were more like mythical beings to be worshipped than actual, living creatures. I heard about the trial of the moon flame from her.It was said to be a test of one's honesty and true intentions. It was said to have different stages, the first was gauntlet of beasts where an accused or offender would run through an enchanted maze full of trapped lycan beasts of who could mimic your biggest fears, the second stage was the mirror of flame, where you will face a mirror showing different versions of your future and the most important one was the last, it was where many failed, where many died. It was the bloodline oath, it was said that the accused must place his hand into the Moon Flame and let it burn his palm. And if he were found unworthy or impure, it would destroy him too. But if he was innocent, nothing would happen but moth