All Chapters of The Lycan Princess' Revenge : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

~Rielle"This is for you," My father said as he entered my room, a box in his hands. I took the box from him and opened it to find a new battle tunic. The gift brought a smile to my face. "Thank you father," for the first time I initiated an embrace.He held me as well. "You don't know how proud of you I am," he whispered, sniffling. I realized that he was holding back tears. "Lucianne," he whisperef my new name reverently. "I have not won yet, father," I reminded him teasingly."You will win, I know you will. You have come so far in such a short time. Only a handful of people can manage such a feat." He pulled away to look into my eyes, before cradling my face. "And even if it is the goddess' will that you do not win, you are still my daughter and that is all that matters. I will take care of you like I have not been able to in the past. That is a promise." His vow made tears spring up in my eyes. Knowing that he would not turn me away even if I lost made my heart race with love f

~Rielle"Get prepared for the next round," the announcer's voice boomed over the crowd's excitement. The crowd cheered harder as Aurora and I returned to the arena, healed by the Deltas.I took a deep breath, pushing the small ache back and Aurora's words to the back of my mind. This was far from over, and I wasn't about to let her get the best of me again. It did not matter what she knew. I would win this first before I let my doubt and dread make my determination dwindle."Attention, everyone!" the announcer called out, drawing the spectators' attention. "The second challenge will test our competitors' knowledge and intellect. We will spin the wheel of topics to determine the subject matter!"A large, colorful wheel with various topics—history, politics, alchemy, and apothecary—was brought into the center of the arena. The announcer came forward and gave it a strong spin, and the crowd watched with bated breath as the pointer whirred around. My stomach clenched hard in anticipation.

~RielleWhen the morning came, Raphael was gone. The tried my best not to think of the heinous act I had committed by letting him make a vow to me without telling him the whole truth. But I pushed back my raging thoughts and guilt. Today was the final day, the final battle. I had to focus on what was to come. I cleaned myself and put on my clothes. By the time I was done, the sun was still low in the sky. My paced waiting. But, it seemed like my thoughts would completely suffocate me. Finally, I decided to take a walk around the Alpha's castle. I stepped outside into tht cold dimly lit corridors. I had no destination not direction but I keep following the paths of the corridors. I looked around taking in slightly eerie castle. My father's castle was far more lively and the decorations more resplendent and opulent. While Raphael's on the other hand resembled his ambience, dark and brooding. Several Jews adorned my father's castle but Rapheal's mainly comprised of obsidan. The castle f

~Rielle"Please..." I tried to plead, but he was no longer listening. He turned on his heel and stormed out of the room, his dark cape flowing behind him. I felt the heavy stares of disappointment and anger of the people left at the table as I chased after him. I followed him in my dress as fast as I could, through the crowd of invitees. We ended up in the empty corridors and I still had not reached him.Nova was as perplexed as I was. I could also feel the whirlwind of emotions that were raging havoc in him. Nova borrowed me her strength and I finally reached him and latched onto his arm just as he began to turn the knob of his bedroom.He halted in his tracks. His arm in my clasp was hot, so hot that it was scalding my hand, but I refused to let go, afraid that if I did, I would lose him completely."Raphael, listen to me please. I know that what I did was unforgivable. I had no idea who Jameson was or what his family had done. I wish I did I would not have given all I had to him."

~Raphael I made a vow to a snake, a vile woman. Simply because I let myself foolishly get blinded by the mate bond. After years of searching for my mate, the woman that was chosen for me by the moon goddess, I got a deceiver and a killer. My thoughts were in a tangled painful bundle that I could not seem to untangle. I walked into my father's quarters. It was a sparsely decorated the man that used to be the Alpha. It was what the healers had recommended so that he would not be overwhelmed by a crowded interior. I could hear my father's breathing even before I got close to him. "Son," he greeted before he met my eye. He felt my presence as well. It had always been that way. I was the only family that he had left."Father," I returned the greeting.I sat by his bedside. His skin had the same sickly pallor that it had taken on for decades. His eyes always seemed bloodshot, since all he did was sleep until I arrived. There had been a time when he stood strong, a kind but powerful Alp