All Chapters of Claimed by the Fallen King: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

EvelynI thought a few days with my family would be a mercy, but it turns out that accepting a rejection from one’s mate results in a few days of agony as the body and mind adjust to the new reality. Instead of a few days more of making memories with my parents, it’s been a few days bedridden while my parents cry over both my current state and the future I can’t escape.I lay in my bed, shuddering in pain, shivering beneath a mountain of blankets even as I sweat through the first few layers. It’s as if my body no longer knows how to regulate itself.I doubt Lucas knew this would happen. Rejections are so uncommon, especially among werewolves who are typically banded together against lycans. My mother had to call a healer after the first day for fear that I was dying.It was the healer who informed us that the symptoms would pass in three days.I’d be wishing for day four, for the symptoms to pass, if day four wasn’t also the day I’ll be taken to the lycan king as his sacrifice.“We’ll

EvelynAfter the Beta takes off with the three women in tow, the other women break off into groups. Some isolate themselves, others burst into tears while others rush to comfort them, and the remaining women who actually want to be here gather together as well.While they’re all broken off and distracted with gossip, I sneak out of the dormitory.My mother’s words echo in my mind.Survive. Find a way to escape the Lycan King. Find a way home to us.By the grace of the fates, I have found a way to survive the night. I will take advantage of every spare moment searching for a way out of here. Leaving tonight might not be the best option, but at least I’ll gather the information I need for when it is the right time to escape.Then again, with so many women around here, maybe no one will notice if one of us disappears.I avoid the guards as I explore the palace hallways, quietly making my way to the more remote parts of the palace. I mark every stairwell and window, every door that leads

EvelynWith Alexander naked in front of me, it’s impossible not to notice his well-toned body, bronze skin, and powerful muscles – though I make an effort to keep my eyes above his neck.Or at least above his waist.I feel my cheeks heat in embarrassment as he passes me, making for the bath, his scent hitting me like an aphrodisiac. How can somehow in need of a bath possibly smell so good?My wolf urges me to pounce on him, to do all sorts of things to and with him. She’s so deep in her desire that she’s not even completing her sentences, conveying her desires with grunts and whining and panting.“Do not think such things,” I tell my wolf, effectively silencing her.As Alexander reaches the first step to the bath, I bow in his direction. “Enjoy your bath,” I murmur before turning to leave.“Stay,” his baritone voice commands before I cross the threshold out of the bathroom. “Assist me.”My wolf whines in excitement. Is he asking me to wash him? To put my hands on his gorgeous, temptin

Evelyn“Stay where you are.”Alexander’s voice sounds different than usual, and I freeze at the commanding tone. Most of the words out of his mouth are commanding, but this…I recognize it from a few encounters I’ve had before. Almost as if his voice isn’t merely coming from where he’s standing behind me, but rather surrounding me, like an inescapable presence.He’s using Alpha Voice.Except unlike my previous experiences with others using Alpha Voice, his words don’t have the same compelling force. I understand why immediately.No one can resist Alpha Voice. Except for a mate.But if King Alexander doesn’t recognize that I’m his mate yet, and I certainly don’t want him to if I’m ever getting back to my parents, then I have to pretend that his Alpha Voice is working on me.I make sure not to take a step in any direction as I turn to look at Alexander, hoping he doesn’t notice I’m just faking it.He scans me briefly and asks, “Why are you running?”I immediately shake my head. “Not run

EvelynI’m so relieved when one of the ministers proposes my expulsion. I work hard to hide my excitement that I’ll finally be able to leave the palace and return to my family.So it comes as quite a shock when the punishment the king lands on instead is having me clean the grand ballroom.In fact, I can tell everyone is shocked, though maybe for reasons beyond what I know.I am still surprised though when Sophia is bold enough to say, “Might I suggest, Your Majesty, that such a punishment is too mild given the crime?” Minister Coltain, who I remember is her father, shoots her a glare clearly warning her to stand down.For the first time though, Sophia and I seem to agree.It’s the first time the possibility of my expulsion has so much as come up, so I follow Sophia’s bold lead to take advantage of this rare opportunity. “I recognize that I have broken an unforgivable rule,” I say. “I will accept expulsion from the palace.”Almost imperceptibly, Alexander’s shoulders straighten from h