All Chapters of Forsaken: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

Iris's P.O.V.********************There were many people here tonight, all dressed in their finest materials that they wore almost as graciously as the masks on their faces. Moving in calculated paces, they all made their way around the grand ballroom, making stiff conversation with even stiffer acquaintances.Mother hadn't shared more details than she found necessary, so all I knew of tonight's function was that it was the Haynes' annual Christmas dinner. It was a private affair and, according to Mother, we'd been extremely "blessed" to be invited to such an event. In that accord, my behavior was to be at its finest."Now, remember your manners, Iris, you're not to say a single word unless spoken to," she'd said as we walked up the elegant entryway behind Father, who was too busy admiring the large mansion to pay us any mind. "You're to be kind and cordial, perfectly behaved."I'd replied the same as always, offering her a gentle "Yes, Mother," and the small smile we'd spent hours t

Lucian's P.O.V.I curl my fist to knock on Kaelen's door, pausing for a moment when my ears twitch from the sound of small sniffs coming from the other side.Guilt digs its vicious claws into my heart and squeezes, making me feel its presence throughout every inch of my body. Clenching my jaws together, I try not to let the pain consume me even though I deserved it.I hated seeing my family in pain above anything else; knowing I was the cause this time just made it even worse.I shouldn't have snapped at Kaelen; I should've had enough fucking control to know that Kaelen wouldn't hurt Iris on purpose and see that he really didn't mean for it to happen. But I didn't. Like everything else, I lacked control and took it out on my little brother.Steeling myself for now, I tighten my fingers and let my knuckles fall to meet the thick wood.But it never connects. Instead, my skin makes contact with an invisible barrier that reveals itself as a poisoned purple from the point I'd met, the enti

Lucian's P.O.V."Blaze, I know we're not the best of friends, but there's something I have to share with you," Iris says the second we walk through the door of our suite, bending down to intercept the beeline Blaze was trying to make to me.He didn't seem the happiest to have his path to me obstructed, especially by someone he didn't particularly like in the first place. As Iris picks Blaze up to bring the two to eye level, his ears drop right along with his excitement as he stares blankly at my mate."I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight if I didn't tell you that your owner, Lucian, was with another bunny today," Iris finishes, her tone nothing but serious as Blaze hangs limply in her hands. "I thought it was only right to tell you, you're not the only bunny in his life."I can't help the snort that escapes me as I push off the door to approach her. Stopping directly beside her, I take Blaze from her and give him a few scratches, focusing on the spots that make his leg kick out with p

Iris's P.O.V.Lucian, in this form, was entirely massive, standing taller than me as he stood patiently in his place. But still, looking up at a wolf that had no business being this big, I wasn't scared.I felt nothing but warmth inside as I finally linked the mental picture he'd described to me to the physical one before me. He wore the white coat he'd previously boasted to be for the strongest among his kind, and it was gorgeous under the early morning light. Familiar blue eyes glowed continuously now as they focused on me, full of both hope and caution.I take a small step forward, testing the waters, but Lucian only stays still. So I continue my advance toward him until I can feel the warm puff of air leaving that mouth of pointy canines, brushing against my skin."Can I touch you?" I ask, momentarily forgetting that he couldn't talk like this, but Lucian nods anyway.Lowering his head slowly, Lucian offers me the top of his head, giving me a view of the white fur that sat there s

Lucian's POVI always liked reading.From the moment Dad stopped reading them aloud for me and taught me how to construct a story for myself, it became a favorite of mine.But then, I'd stopped, and I went on without that feeling.It wasn't until recently, when I was in that little town with nothing but me, my thoughts, and Iris, that I'd revisited what it was like to read.It was just as perfect as I remembered."Humans who become part of a pack, whether by mating or other means, can engage in a partial shift," I read out when my eyes snag on a line of interest four pages deep. "This is limited to the ability to develop canines and talons. With the bite of the Alpha, this shift can take place."I look to Iris with wide eyes, the new information sparking wonder in my chest, while Iris simply looks up at me with a look of disinterest."At the moment, I don't think that's something I want," she says honestly, blinking a few times before continuing. "You said that shit hurt, right? Yeah,