'Shift!' Lexi shouted, as I was on my knees, hiding myself behind the bed. It was a direct command. Thus, I transmuted at will. I closed my eyes shut, as I felt the size of my arms and legs growing bigger. My body rocked as my head turned up.Lexi roared. "Who is it?"The whole place was reeking with Lycans. It was a scent I have started to become familiar with, since this was their territory. That said, I couldn't pinpoint its location. Even if I were to follow the smell through the window, it would be useless because I could sense ten of them.
"Genevieve..." I swallowed hard. "I am Genevieve Lamperogue."The smell. The enticing feeling. The pounding of my chest. I cannot be mistaken. Though it was invsible, I could certainly feel a thread connecting us. This wolf in front of me... is my fated mate.But I have Declan, and I cannot be with him now. I was still under my father and Declan's agreement, and Declan and I were starting to be... "You feel it too, don't you?" He let out a warm smile.Payne looked harmless. His smile was like no other. There was no dangerous nor suspicious motive in his eyes. It was as if he lived in the moment. I wish I could too."W-what?" I tried to play dumb.Of course, I knew it. I knew what he was talking about. It was the bond. The thin line that was starting to stimulate me.
Payne was an Alpha. I could see him as someone similar to my dad. He value his wolves. He wasn't an Alpha who use strength and force but rather heart and mind. It was one reason I adored my father before...'So, which one will it be?' asked, Lexi.My brows puckered. 'Which one?''Which love would you prsue? Payne, or Declan?'My lips formed a thin line. Was that even a question? Of course, if I have an option, it wouldbe Payne... but then I cannot. My father's agreement with Declan was what bind me here. So even if I want to pursue Payne... the answer would be Declan.'I'm bound to be with Declan, Lexi. You know why.'
'Shift!' Lexi shouted, as I was on my knees, hiding myself behind the bed. It was a direct command. Thus, I transmuted at will. I closed my eyes shut, as I felt the size of my arms and legs growing bigger. My body rocked as my head turned up.Lexi roared. "Who is it?"The whole place was reeking with Lycans. It was a scent I have started to become familiar with, since this was their territory. That said, I couldn't pinpoint its location. Even if I were to follow the smell through the window, it would be useless because I could sense ten of them.
“A concubine…” My lips parted as I let out a blow of disbelief. “You want me to be his concubine, in exchange for the treaty?” My left hand curled on the table cloth as I looked at the Alpha eye-to-eye. I remained tightly seated on my chair, seething. The first rank betas, and the Elders were scattered around the room waiting for my answer. So was the Alpha, whom I was sure was expecting me to agree and be the pack’s hero. Sure, this was an easy way. Offering a peace treaty to the Lycans was the only thing we could resort to, if we truly want to have them as our ally. But I didn’t expect I’d get involved big time. I didn’t think my father would allow this to happen. “We need their help, Eve. We have been repeatedly invaded by wolves from the Northern pack. They want to dominate our land. It will soon be the death of us—” “...and this will be the death of me.” I cut Alfonso, one of the first rank beta, before I turned to him. “Declan Antonio is already married. You want me to be a
“Did your father not tell you?” Declan’s expression changed a bit, when his brows moved in accordance with his a little perplexed eyes. “You’re going to bear my child, Eve.” “I beg your pardon.” I tilted my head. “I’m sorry. I must have been hallucinating—” “You’re going to bear my child, Eve.” “What?” Confusion filled my eyes as I stared back at the King. What bear his child is he talking about? He chose me to be his concubine, and that was it. The only agreement was that I’d live with him, be his woman and serve him. No additionals, nor less. Though he might ask me to sleep with him, and as his mistress, I will be compelled to do so, that was the extent of it. ‘Goddamn, Eve.’ Lexi cursed. “You look uninformed,” he commented, scrutinizing me. “But it is in the contract. Did you not read it?” I refused to! I was forced to make that decision, so it hurted me everytime I think about it. The past days, after both parties announced the treaty, I wanted to release even a bit of unea
I could not help but feel a bit of hatred for my father and mother after I heard the truth. It felt so heavy to carry, that I couldn’t look at them in the eye after that. It affected me a lot. I felt like I was thrown away. Like my value had diminish, and that being the Lycan King’s concubine was my last purpose. It felt surreal. I was even denial. But as the day passed, and the schedule of the inauguration came, I couldn’t do anything but grasp at the horrifying truth that I no matter what I do, the nightmare had already became my reality, and that the only way to escape it was to live through it. It sucked. Especially when I finally had to come with the Lycans and leave the pack I grew up in. It was suffocating. But what probably hurts the most is the aftermath. That afterwards, I’d try to survive in a place where I knew no one, whilst their lives would remain the same. “I heard you fought with your parents yesterday.” Declan spoke to break the silence. “Did he really not tell yo
She had brunette hair. Tan skin. Small nose. Almond eyes, and heart shaped lips. I didn’t have to stare long to recognize her beauty. She was ethereal. Her face feautures looked soft and mesmerizing that painters probably loved re-creating her beauty on canvas. I could see from the way she stood and present herself that she was a noble. One that was used on extravagant things. She was probably a woman with grace, and sophistication. So, this is Declan’s wife. ‘Still, I don’t like her tone, Even,’ said Lexi. I properly placed my hands below my abdomen, and lightly lowered my head to show respect. Though I was also a noble myself, as an Alpha’s daughter, I was standing in their territory. “Greetings, Your Highness.” “Have you and Declan already talk about your set up?” She asked straight away. I stood straight and nodded. “We agreed on doing it twice a week, Your Highness.” “Twice a week?” Her eyes became dark. “Isn’t that a lot? He also needs to share a bed with me.” If I could