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Lucien's pov The admission felt like a stab to the gut, and the silence that came after only heightened my anxiety."You had a mate...before me? How is that even possible? You can't have two mates!" Her voice rose on the last sentence."I didn't think so either. That's the only reason I agreed to come to the mating ceremony when my father asked me to. I never expected to find a mate."Her eyes scanned the floor, the bed, everything besides me. "If you had a mate before me, then that really means she's dead, doesn't it?"I winced, turning away before the truth and reality smacked me square in the face."Sorry. That was insensitive of me." The bed dipped when her weight settled into it, a distant comfort I couldn't have. "Is that really why you didn't want to mate me? Because you felt you'd betray her. It's not because of...?"Her voice trailed off, but the question still hung there."Vivian." My body shifted to face hers, cupping her cheeks. "You don't ever have to feel insecure about

Lucien's pov The meeting ended hours ago, and then I had spent even more time debating on whether or not going to my room was the smart choice.Eventually, the growing ache in my chest got the better of me and I went only to find the space empty.Beating up my guards and nearly killing one was what led me to where I stood now, with Vivian in front of me and the man from the market screaming in pain.My gaze shifted to Vivian, but she did not so much as glance at me before rushing to the child crouched in the corner of the shop. She pulled her out, whispering words I could not quite grasp."I won't ask you again." I growled, pulling out a sack of gold coins and dropping it on his writhing body. "I'd advise you to spend this money getting things that should actually be for sale. Not people, unless you want me to pay another visit."The whispers were gradually growing, until some of them became audible enough for me to hear."Isn't that the alpha's heir to our pack? I haven't seen him f

Lucien's povShe slipped past us, shaving the door open and running right into my father.His nostrils flared, wide as they followed the frightened teenager currently running across his pack house."It seems you've made visiting my room a hobby. Please tell me it's only temporary, there's only so much of your presence I can tolerate," I muttered, crossing my arms. "What do you want?""You were at the council meeting. You know why I'm here." His gaze shifted to Vivian, lips curving into a mischievous smirk. "Don't tell me she doesn't know.""I'd have thought being the alpha of a pack would keep you busy." I stepped forward, leaning on the doorpost so his sight of Alexandre was blocked."You can't make me a monster to her forever, Lucien. She'll find out the truth and hate you too. I wonder how she'll feel knowing she put that girl in the same room as someone who helped her get taken."My throat felt dry, clogged even after I'd swallowed. "What do you want?""I need you to go back to th

Lucien's pov The sun had long since set before I realised something was wrong.Vivian had left hours ago just to check on Wendy, but never came back.The final straw was when the pain in my chest began to spike, almost like she was getting farther away.But that was impossible. I'd had guards placed at every entrance just to make sure she didn't get out again, and no one came in looking for Wendy.I rushed down the hall, charging into the girl's room. Sure enough, it was empty, the sheets half on the floor like she'd been dragged out.A growl forced its way through my gritted teeth.My heart raced as I finally made my way to the entrance, which was wide open and completely undefended.The pain in my chest grew till my body nearly curled forward, but none of that affected my senses.My head tilted towards the direction of the threat before he charged forward, a dagger clenched between his fingers.The man rushed forward, not stopping even when I turned.My hand caught his mid swing, t

Vivian's pov My cheek thumped, the pain from the slap eventually turning into a dull ache."Would you get up? Or are you too heavy to do even that?"My fingers pressed against the ground, pushing me up to my feet.Thankfully, one of the kinder two guards caught me before I fell flat on my face, leading me into what felt like a hollow building, judging by the sound.After walking for a few minutes, the blindfold was yanked off my face.My eyes struggled to adjust to the new lighting. And when they did, I wished they hadn't.A small gasp slipped from my lips as I took in the sight before me.Chains lined the walls and floors, bolted to them so they could hold a person's hands and ankles perfectly.Most of the chains were occupied by different kinds of wolves: alphas, omegas, and even some hybrids, both male and female.Their bodies were broken down and malnourished, and the smell made bile crawl up to my throat."Don't be afraid. This will only be your home temporarily," the cruel one