All Chapters of Claimed by the Lycan King : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

222 Chapters

0031 - Before I say yes

Vera's Pov I didn't understand what any of it meant. But when I opened my eyes and found Dante staring at me, his face etched with worry and awe, all of that faded into background noise. “Dante,” I said. I threw my arms around him before he could even respond and sobbed hard against his chest. “I was so scared. I got lost and couldn't find my way back and everything was dark and I was all alone –”"Shh, I've got you." His arms came around me, holding me so tightly I could barely breathe but I didn't care. "You're safe now. I'm here.”“I'm sorry,” I gasped, between sobs. “I'm so sorry for what I said at the party. I was just…I just felt so overwhelmed and you weren't listening and I –”“No,” he pulled back enough to cup my face and made me look at him. “Don't apologise. You're right. I should have considered your feelings before throwing that big party. I know being the center of attention terrifies you. But I was so focused on doing something special that I didn't stop to consider

0032 - When Protection becomes Prison

Vera's Pov I was up before dawn, unable to sleep again after everything that had happened. My reflection's words about getting stronger, about leading packs, about becoming more than I'd ever imagined.You can't keep being weak, I told myself as I laced up my training shoes. No more hiding. No more waiting to be saved.The training room was empty when I arrived, which was what I wanted. There was no one to watch me, or judge. I started with running. I did sprints back and forth across the room until my lungs screamed. Then I went on to do burpees, push ups, sit ups and jumping jacks. Everything I could think of, stringing exercises together without pause, without rest.My muscles burned and sweat poured from my face. My vision was getting bluey from exhaustion but I was not going to stop. Stronger, my reflection's voice echoed in my head. You need to be stronger.“Again,” I gasped out loud as I dropped into another set of push ups even though my arms were shaking so badly I coul

0033 - Red-eye Restraint

Vera's Pov The words hung in the air between us, poisonous. I regretted them the instant they left my mouth but there was no unsaying what I’d already said. Dante finally looked up from his book, and my breath caught in my throat.Dante finally looked up from his book and I gasped.His eyes were no longer gold. They were pure red. The hybrid had taken over completely and I could see fury radiating from every line of his body as he slowly, deliberately closed the book and set it aside.“I–” my voice came out small, “Dante, I didn't mean –”He rose from the chair and walked towards me and I found myself backing up until my spine hit the wall behind me.Great. I'd pushed too far. I’d said the one thing that would break every patience he was clinging on to.He was going to hurt me, or maybe even kill me and it was all my fault for having no control over my temper. I squeezed my eye shut, waiting for the pain that would come when his hands tightened around my throat or his claws tore

0034 - His Wounds

Vera's Pov I stood there, frozen, watching him tremble as he tried to maintain control. His eyes burned that terrifying red that should have scared me but somehow didn't. His hands were clenched into fists at his sides, knuckles white. Every logical part of me screamed at me to listen to him; to just grab my shirt from where it has fallen on the floor and run out of the study as fast as my legs could carry me. But my body would not cooperate.My wolf surged forward in my consciousness. She was more present now than she'd ever been since I returned from the forest. She wanted him, desperately, with a need that surpassed rational thoughts.She didn't understand why we were standing here separated when our mate was right there, within reach, wanting us just as badly.I took a step closer to Dante instead of turning away. “Vera,” My name came out as a warning, “Don’t come any closer,”“Dante,”“GO!” The word came out of him so harsh that I flinched, “Get out! Now! Before I –”He cut

0035 - When Duty Calls

Vera's Pov The colour drained from Dante's face as Sofia's words registered. "Bratva?" I asked, looking between them. "Who are they?”"Our rivals," Sofia said tersely, her hand already on her phone. "Russians. Ruthless. They've been trying to take over our territory for years.”Dante was already moving, crossing to his desk and pulling open a drawer. He extracted two guns, checking them before tucking them into his waistband."Ring the alarm," he ordered Sofia. "Get everyone inside. Lock down all entry points. I want patrols doubled on every perimeter.”"Already on it." Sofia's fingers flew across her phone screen."No one wanders outside," Dante continued, his voice taking on that commanding edge that made people listen without question. "No exceptions. These men don't take prisoners. They don't negotiate. If they find someone alone, that person dies. Understood?”The weight of his words settled over me. "Understood," Sofia confirmedDante's expression softened when he turned to m

0036 - The Price of Courage

Vera's Pov Time seemed to slow as I stared at the little girl alone in the field. Around her, there was so much chaos. But she just stood there, paralyzed, her small body trembling.Another gunshot cracked through the air, closer this time. The bullet hit the ground maybe ten feet from where she stood, sending up a spray of dirt.“Someone needs to get her,” A woman shrieked from a nearby doorway. But no one moved. Everyone was too scared and too focused on their own survival to risk running into an open field while masked men fired arms. I didn't think. I just ran. My legs carried me forward before my brain could catch up, before fear could take hold. All I could see was that little girl, all I could think was that if someone didn't reach her in the next few seconds, she would die.“Vera, no,” I heard Sofia say but I didn't stop.I sprinted across the field, my focus narrowed to that small figure ahead. Halfway there, pain exploded through my left arm. The impact spun me slightl

0037 - A Hero's Price

Vera's Pov The gun was pointed directly at my face.I could see the barrel, dark and cold, the finger tightening on the trigger. Time seemed to slow down. Every second stretched into an eternity.I braced myself for the impact and squeezed my eyes shut.The gunshot echoed through the air and I froze, every muscle in my body tensing as I waited for the pain to come but nothing happened. There was no pain, no blood and no darkness. Slowly, I opened my eyes. The armed man lay crumpled on the floor in front of me, blood pooling beneath his body. His gun had fallen from his hand, clattering uselessly against the ground.And standing between us, gun still raised, was Dante.I didn't stop to think, I just moved. I rushed forward and threw myself into Dante's arm. My entire body shook uncontrollably. I'd been trying to act strong and to face the danger without falling apart. But the truth was, I'd been terrified. "You're okay," Dante murmured, wrapping his arms around me tightly. "You'

0038 - Holding On

Vera's Pov I could see the fear in Dante’s eyes as he carried me through the house. He kept glancing down at my arm, at the blood that was soaking through my sleeve and dripping onto the floor beneath us.Each drop seemed to make him move even faster. “Relax,” I said, trying to ease the panic I saw written all over his face, “I'm fine, Dante. Really. It doesn't hurt that much,”But that was a lie. The pain was starting to register now. It burned but I didn't want him to know that. I didn't want him to worry more than he already was. Dante looked down at me and I could see that he didn't believe me even for one second. His eyes searched my face and he saw right through my attempt to comfort him. “Don't try to make me feel better right now,” He said quietly. We reached his room and he pushed the door open with his shoulder, moving quickly to the bed. He laid me down carefully, as if I were made of glass, adjusting the pillows beneath my head."You'll be fine," he said, his voic

0039 - A Promise Made

Dante's Pov Her question broke something inside of me. The thought of Vera dying, of losing her, of not being able to save her was unbearable. My chest tightened painfully, and for a moment, I couldn't breathe.I looked down at her pale face and the blood seeping out of her wound and felt real fear. "No matter what," I said firmly, gripping her hand tighter, "I promise you that nothing like this will ever happen to you again. I'll protect you. I'll keep you safe. Always.”But Vera shook her head as her eyes struggled to remain focused on me. "You can't promise that," she whispered. "Situations like this... they're inevitable. Danger will always find us. You can't always be there.”I wanted to argue and tell her that she was wrong but deep down, I knew she was right."Then promise me something else," Vera said, her voice barely audible now. "Promise me you'll help me train. Help me become stronger. So that if anything happens, if you're not there, I can protect myself. I can protec

0040 - The Luna They need

Vera's Pov I felt warmth when my consciousness finally returned. I blinked my eyes open and there, lying beside me was Dante. He was asleep and his face was peaceful in a way I hadn't seen when he was awake. His dark hair fell across his forehead messily, and his chest rose and fell with steady breaths.He was beautiful. Without thinking, I reached out and gently traced my fingers along his jawline. His skin was warm beneath my touch, the stubble rough against my fingertips.His eyes opened immediately. I gasped and tried to pull my hand back, embarrassed at being caught, but his hand shot out and captured mine. He brought it to his lips and pressed a soft kiss against my palm.“I'm sorry,” I said quickly, “I didn't mean to wake you,”“Don't apologise,” He said, his voice was rougher than usual. He tugged me closer until I was pressed against his chest, his arms wrapping around me securely. "How are you feeling?”“Better,” I said, relaxing into his embrace. "Good." He buried h

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