Raven’s POV
As the light beamed through my blinds it made my eyes sting. They were so sore and even with my wolf helping me heal it wasn’t enough. Every smack he delivered was brutal, leaving no skin untouched. When I was younger it would only be places that could be hidden under clothes, but once I received my wolf all that changed. He stopped caring where the marks were knowing after a day or two, they would be gone.“Ahh please stop” I whimpered as I was ripped from my bed. My head hitting the wooden post before hitting the floor. I hadn’t even heard him come in.“How many times did I tell you. You were to be up and ready by 9am” the spit landed on my face as he spoke. It took everything I had not to cry and not to cringe knowing it wouldn’t do me any good.“I’m sorry” was all I found myself able to mumble before his fist connected with my jaw making me cry out. He hit hard but at least he didn’t break it this time.“You fucking look at me when you speak. Not the fucking floor” I braced myself for the next smack only it never came. Instead, he looked at me with pure disgust before leaving my room.When I was sure he had gone I carried myself to the door quickly shutting and locking it. I hated it here. I hated him. Fathers are supposed to love, cherish, and protect their daughters, but not him. It was no wonder my mother took her own life. I only wished she had taken mine to and not left me in his care. Pft care… certainly not what I could call it. My mother went when I was sixteen after finding out what my father truly was capable of.When I was younger all I wanted was to travel the world, to be free of this shit storm of a life. I wanted to live, to have fun and to see what life actually had to offer. The majority of she-wolves couldn’t wait to find their mates. To have that fairy-tale romance and happily ever after, but not me. No, I didn’t want a mate and if ever I crossed paths with him, I’d run. I’d run as far and fast as my legs could carry me. I knew not all mates were bad, but after seeing the hell my dad put my mother through I sure as hell wasn’t going to take any chances.Four hours later…“Mate” my stomach churned as he spoke those words. I never in my lifetime wanted to hear them. Out of the corner of my eye I could see him watching me, studying me and daring me to return his gaze. Alpha Mykel was said to be a good man though many had spoken of his temper, rumours were constantly going around that when he lost it people lost their lives. Then again, they could just be rumours. Alpha Mykel already had his Luna; he was fated to Luna Lilith, so this had to have been some fucked up joke. I could see the hurt on her face even though she masked it well. I was a master of plastering a fake smile on to. Only the one thing that confused me was that I didn’t sense any jealousy or hate coming from her. I had always been good at reading people and nine times out of ten I was right. Luna Lilith, I hadn’t heard much about, no one had. Except for the knowledge she was beautiful, nothing else was known.I mean how the fuck could this happen. I was already planning my escape from the maniac my father planned on giving me to. A filthy perv that couldn’t keep his hands to himself. My father had let him stay in my room several times before. No matter how much I protested he didn’t stop him. My father said he could do what he wanted with me for I was to be his. I can still remember the first time he touched me. It was my seventeenth birthday and he wanted to give me the gift of all gifts. That night he raped me, he took my innocence, my sanity and my dignity all in one go. I can remember the smell of his coffee laced breath as he breathed down my neck before forcing his tongue into my mouth. A memory that would forever be imprinted in my brain. Benjamin was the king of scum. And now I would be forced to escape another. My mate. The moment I stepped out of the car I had caught his scent. He smelt like a fresh summer’s day. You know that smell you get once the grass has been freshly cut. I had hoped I was wrong, that it wasn’t my mate. However, the closer we got to the pack house the stronger the scent became. I argued and pleaded with my father to let me skip the meeting, but he insisted Benjamin would want to see me. That it would improve his mood and he would without doubt sign an alliance with him.When it came time to break, I felt relieved. My father had sat me between him and Benjamin making it abundantly clear it was him I had been promised too. Since Alpha Mykel revealed I was his mate, Benjamin had been constantly stroking my inner thigh. Twice he tried to slip his fingers into my panties and only when Luna Lilith caught him, did he stop. My father had dragged me to the room in which I’d be staying while here, and once I’d realised I had the room to myself for the night I let out the breath I’d been holding. I laid on the bed trying to process everything that had happened when a soft knock came from the door. I didn’t need to see who was there for I could tell by his scent. The moment I opened the door he walked in and with inhuman speed pushed me up against the wall.“Mine” he growled into my neck as he inhaled my scent. My heart fluttered wanting him to take me and claim me as his all while my head screamed and shouted for me to run. I froze where I stood, my body paralysed under his touch. Sparks ignited over my skin and no matter how hard I tried to fight the feeling of bliss it was utterly useless. He gripped my chin and forced me to look at him. His eyes were a gorgeously deep shade of brown. His flawless face and strong jaw… come on Raven snap out of it. I bought my hands to his chest fully intent of pushing him away, giving him the whole how dare you speech. That was until his lips smashed into my own. He sucked on my lower lip before using his tongue to wrestle my own. Damn this kiss was good, nothing like the ones Benjamin had forced me to endure.Flashbacks of that beast touching me entered my mind, my wolf coming forwards and doing what I couldn’t. A look of hurt and rejection flashed in his eyes. A pang of guilt instantly rose within me.“I… I’m Alpha Mykel. What’s your name?” Don’t do it Raven, don’t tell him just keep that big mouth of yours shut. My head was screaming at me but like word vomit it just came out.“Raven”“Well Raven, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m sure your confused and scared but I assure you there’s no need to be”“You have to go… please. Please if he catches you in here with me, he’ll…” My hands began to tremble as fear of what my father would do should he catch Alpha Mykel here began to take hold.“He’ll what?” Shit me and my mouth really were my own downfall sometimes.“Nothing. Just please forget I’ve said anything and leave. You heard what was said, I’m to be with someone else”“Yeh me. Your fated to me and that’s how it’s going to stay. Whoever else thinks they have some moronic claim for you can come see me” hearing footsteps leading to my room my heart rate spiked. I would recognise that shuffle walk anywhere.“Excuse me? What’s going on in here?” Benjamin stood in the doorway his lips twitching as he watched Alpha Mykel and me.“Benjamin leave, she’s no longer your concern” Alpha Mykel’s eyes never once left my own.“Oh, but it does. Her father has promised her to me isn’t that right pumpkin”Lilith’s POVNothing had gone as I had imagined it. Never in a million years did I expect Mykel to be blessed with two mates. Though I meant what I said. I wouldn’t stand in his way. I wouldn’t be the reason he didn’t claim her, I just couldn’t do that to him. During the meeting I could tell how uncomfortable the poor girl felt and only when I walked to the bar, did I realise why. Benjamin’s large hands were slowly sliding up and down her inner thigh before slipping his fingers under her skirt. Seeing her tense made my stomach churn, so taking a deep breath I turned to face him before telling him to keep his hands to himself in front of the entire room. This man really had no shame. He was well aware of her being fated to my mate, yet he still touched. Though I don’t know why it shocked me because he had tried to rape me in the past.“Lilith are you ok?”“Hmm yes sorry just thinking. After all the planning and the build up that led to today, I never saw this coming” Picking up my gin
Lilith’s POVI spent the next hour talking with Raven and getting to know her. She really was a lovely girl and if she could somehow overcome her past, I had no doubts in my mind she could be a strong woman and mate for Mykel. Though I was wrong about one thing, she wasn’t a victim she was a survivor. I had promised her I wouldn’t tell anyone of what we spoke about and that included Mykel, though I felt guilty for keeping it a secret from him. Having heard what Raven went through however helped me make my mind up. I was one hundred percent going to challenge Benjamin. He was a disgusting vile person. He wasn’t even a man because men wouldn’t do what he did. Once I left Ravens room I went to speak with Mykel who was held up in his office. When I opened the door, I could see him staring down at his bottle of scotch. I was however pleased to see the seal remained intact, though his hands were shaking so I knew he was on the verge of opening it.“What’s wrong” I asked as I walked towards
Chapter EightMykel’s POVWhen Lilith agreed to challenge Benjamin, I was thrilled beyond words. Once made challenges had to happen within twenty-four hours. There was no backing out as this would leave you looking weak. I knew without a doubt she had the strength she needed to beat him; however, I didn’t want to take any chances. So tonight, when the meeting is over, we would skip dinner and I’d go back over her training with her. After getting dressed, together Lilith and I made our way back to the meeting room. It was due to reconvene in five minutes, and next on the agenda were the treaties. Elijah was sat there already waiting a knowing look on his face as he winked and smirked at Lil and me. I had forgotten he had been outside my office, so he most likely left when he realised what we were doing.As we took our seats Benjamin walked in with a teary looking Raven. Her hair hung over half of her face as she tried to hide something. Standing from my chair Lilith grabbed my hand, he
Chapter Nine*** Trigger Warning. This chapter contains scenes readers may find distressing. Please read with caution ***Lilith’s POV“Hit harder” Mykel continued to shout at me as we sparred. We had been training for three hours and I was running low on energy.“Enough… I’m done. I get I need to beat him tomorrow. I know what’s at stake if he wins but I’m ready”“No, when you knock me on my ass we are done. Get back here Lil” I groaned as I turned back to face him. Only I was no longer looking at Mykel but his silver wolf. His wolf stalked towards me, yet I just stood there. I was worn out and didn’t want to train anymore. As I went to turn away his wolf knocked into me, sending me flying against the wall. Growling my own wolf took control shifting in record time.My wolf was beautiful, her fur a light chestnut colour and her eyes blue. Most wolves had black eyes yet for some reason mine didn’t. We had tried to find out why but always came up empty handed. Snarling at Mykel’s wolf w
Mykel’s POVWhen Lilith fell asleep, I made sure to leave a guard posted outside the door before going to my office. With everything that happened replaying in my mind I just couldn’t switch off. I would have hunted him down and tortured him for his actions had Lilith not needed me. Sitting at my desk I opened the new bottle of scotch and downed half the bottle. I had become accustomed with the burning sensation it left in your throat, so it no longer bothered me. I needed a distraction, and this seemed the better option. When the bottle was empty, I went for a walk only to end up outside Ravens room. Using my heightened hearing I listened for movement, for a sign she was either asleep or awake. Her heartbeat was calm and steady symbolising she was in fact asleep. Taking the master key from my pocket I carefully inserted it into the lock making sure to stop the others from jingling. Walking in I closed the door behind me before sitting on the edge of her bed. She slept with the lamp o
*** TRIGGER WARNING CONTENT CONTAINS SEXUAL ABUSE ***Ravens POVThe last thing I would have expected was for Mykel to enter my room in the early hours of the morning. To kiss me even though I slept. As the sparks touched my lips it shocked me awake. Not because it scared me, but because it was the first time in forever that I was woken pleasantly. When we fucked it felt so surreal. It was nothing like I experienced with Benjamin. With him I blocked everything out, feeling disgusting and ashamed when my body would become aroused and orgasm. Yet with Mykel it felt like something else entirely. He awoke nerves within me I hadn’t known existed. With each thrust he bought me new heights of pleasure that left me seeing stars. In that moment I wished more than anything he had claimed me entirely. I wished he would mark me, but I found myself unable to ask. Call it fear or stupidity, but I feared the consequences of what not only Benjamin but what my father would have done. My father is a bu
Mykel’s POV“What did he just say?” I asked not knowing if I’d heard correctly.“That he knew who attacked us three years ago. That…” My snarl cut Elijah off. Anger swirled within me knowing he had the information I’d spent the last few years searching for and only now he was about to die felt the need to disclose it. The sky drew darker the closer I got to Benjamin, rain beginning to fall. I needed to get my emotions in check and quick which proved impossible at this time.“Tell me” Picking Benjamin up by what little hair he had I snarled in his face.“Oh Mykel I have plenty I can tell you” his eyes shifted to Raven who was sat beside her father. Nodding to Lilith’s wolf she went behind the barrier and shifted back. Returning in a white robe she stood beside me.“For what you tried to do to me, for what I know you’ve done to Raven and for losing this fight you are going to die. That isn’t up for discussion” Lilith’s words were nothing more than a whisper so no one other that the thre
Lilith’s POVOpening my eyes, I found myself back in my room. I didn’t know how I got here, the last thing I remembered was ripping Benjamin’s heart from his chest. I could Mykel’s shock and fear as I ended his life without a second thought, to be honest I scared myself to. Never in my lifetime did I think I would be strong enough to end someone’s life like that. Everything after that moment however was a blank. To learn of the reason my father died made me feel sick, it was my fault. Had it meant my father lived I would have gone with Alaric. Even as a child I would have given my life over if it meant I would be able to save someone I loved. Thinking back on it now, everything I did when I was younger was similar to what a Luna may have done. Getting out of bed I opened the curtains to find it pitch black outside, flashes of lightening brightening it up for seconds at a time. Had the clock told me it was evening I wouldn’t have thought anything of it, however it was lunchtime. That a