Elaine’s POV
“Why did you drink it?” I questioned desperately in my head, anger and frustration leaking at my insides.I shouldn’t be feeling this way for this monster that has put me through a lot in the past twenty four hours and killed a man for not adding honorific to his fucking name. But something about the toe curling kisses we shared made me want more. Much more.There is something dark, satanic and sinful about the way he had kissed me and I want to feel it again. It wasn’t just a kiss, it wasn’t even cute or romantic to say the least. The darkness within us is actually calling something buried within me. I want it with Killian.He is the only person that can fulfill those dark fantasies, I know that from the way he had stared at me after he kissed me in that dungeon. The way his tongue had dominated and sexed mine in a way that made me tremble from inside out.He knows how to love a tongue, who knows what he would do to the rest of my sensitive body?Wetness pulled between my legs remembering the dream I had about him while I was in the dungeon. Even though he ordered me to get punished, I still feel this strongly for him. I want him all over me. In my soul, body and places I don’t know exist. Not heart.I don’t like werewolves like that. My mother made me hate every single one of them even though she is one herself. What I want with Killian is something no one would believe an innocent looking human mute would even think about.Hell, no one would believe I know those things.I don’t know how I got those dark images in my head too but they were there since I hit puberty. I buried them deep because no one shared that sort of passion. Only Killian was able to stir them by just looking at me and that kiss, it sealed my fate.Killian stared at me dismissively then stood up from the bar and went to find his friends. I swallowed a harsh ball in my throat and continued to make my rounds with the drink, angry at everyone in the world. The human and werewolf world all together.I went back to the kitchen to refill my tray when I saw Tessa and Lana looking worried in the kitchen. The look I gave them told them what I couldn’t. I have failed them even though for a second back I forgot that I was actually fighting so they won’t be ‘fucked’ as Tessa had said.“Shit.” Lana said as she trailed a hand down her hair anxiously.“I’m sorry.” I mouthed to them, hanging my head as I carried the filled wine glasses and placed them gently on the tray.“It’s fine. I’m sure you tried your best.” Tessa said with a forced smile.“We should be fine as long as Leah doesn’t become the queen anytime soon. Goddess knows what she plans to do with us when that happens.”We dispersed from the kitchen soon after that and went to continue our rounds as the waitresses of the night. It was finally time for Killian to announce the girl he wants as his bride. He has danced with most of them in the past hour. He didn’t even try to be charming the whole time.I walked around with a tray in hand, my mind distracted by the events unfolding around me, I failed to notice Halle sticking her leg out. Before I could react, my foot caught on her outstretched limb, and I stumbled forward, the tray tipping precariously.In a split second, the contents of the tray spilled out, drenching Leah in a cascade of liquid. Shock and fear coursed through me as I watched the scene unfold, unable to stop the inevitable.With a furious snarl, Leah lashed out, her hand connecting with my cheek in a stinging slap. Pain exploded across my face, and I saw red, both from the force of the blow and the humiliation of the situation.Before I could even recover, Halle mirrored her actions, delivering another sharp slap to my other cheek. The room seemed to spin as I stumbled backward, reeling from the twin assaults, my heart pounding with a mixture of pain and indignation.As I reeled from their slaps, a growling voice cut through the air like thunder, sending a shiver down my spine. I looked up to see Killian striding toward us, his eyes blazing with a fierce intensity that made everyone around us take a step back."Fuck off," he snarled, his voice low and dangerous, as he stood protectively in front of me, shielding me from further harm.Halle and Leah, backed away, clearly intimidated and scared by his unexpected reaction to me getting slapped.With a gentle touch, Killian lifted my chin, his gaze softening as he saw the tears streaming down my face. Without a word, he closed the distance between us and pressed his lips to mine in a tender kiss. But I don’t want tender so I made it rough.The kiss deepened, a primal energy surged between us, igniting a sinister desire that I couldn't ignore. I felt his lips move hungrily against mine, his touch setting my skin ablaze with a fiery passion.Suddenly, Killian pulled back slightly, his eyes locking onto mine with a fierce intensity. With a low, guttural growl, he whispered, "Mate," sending a shiver down my spine.Before I could fully comprehend what was happening, I felt the sharp sting of his teeth against my neck as he marked me as his own. The pain was intense, searing through me like fire –I almost lost consciousness probably because I was human– but beneath it, there was an undeniable sense of pleasure that pulsed through my veins.Gasps of horror from the pack members around the room brought back our attention to the scene we had just made.Killian’s POVI stared at my mother and older brother as they angrily paced the room, having witnessed what happened out there with Elaine, my mute human mate. I have ruined the whole evening for them which isn’t what they had planned for me. My brother had the nerve to slap me twice because of what I did. As the younger brother to the Alpha King, I am supposed to listen to whatever he says just like I did my father. My mother always supports them because she is into this politics way more than I am as the Prince. She loves power, so does my brother and he has it now. I don’t like that he is showing that power on me though. He is my brother for fucks sake. Older than me with barely three years but he acts like he owns the world ever since he took over at the Alpha King. “Why would you bite a freaking human? That pathetic weak thing?” My mother yelled again, her face going red from so much anger. “Yeah, he wanted to humiliate us. No one from this kingdom has ever mated a human. The
Elaine’s POV My feet felt like lead weights, anchoring me in place as the guard's words washed over me in a bewildering torrent. Disbelief is written all over my face because I could barely hear what he is actually saying. Accusations, wild and baseless, tumbled from his lips like poisoned daggers, each one stabbing at the fragile fabric of my reality. Why, in the name of all that is sane, would the maids point their fingers at me, implicating me in the heinous act of regicide? I haven't so much as glimpsed the faces of the majesties, let alone had any interaction with them. Who are they?As if a mere peasant will be allowed to meet the Alpha King and mother queen. I heard about how powerful they are. No maid is going to be allowed to see them, especially a maid like me that is serving punishment. So what is this guard saying? Why is he saying it like he rehearsed it?My existence within these walls is a mere penance, a sentence to be served for a handful of hours before I am perm
Elaine’s POV Killian's eyes blazed with an intensity that sent a shiver down my spine as he stood beside Leah, his newly-minted mate. The air crackled with tension, heavy with the weight of unspoken accusations and bitter betrayal.My heart pounded in my chest as I watched him, helpless and mute, unable to defend myself against the onslaught of accusations hurled my way. Not that it would have change anything. Leah's voice cut through the charged atmosphere like a dagger, her words dripping with venom as she accused me of heinous crimes I had not committed. How she must be rejoicing in her head. “Killian, my love," she purred, her tone saccharine sweet yet laced with malice, "you must believe the guards. They saw Elaine with their own eyes, lurking in the shadows like the wicked human witch she is."I felt a surge of panic rise within me as I met Killian's steely gaze, silently pleading for him to see the truth behind Leah's lies. But his expression remained impassive, his feature
Elaine’s POV Tears streamed down my cheeks in silent protest, my voice lost amidst the clamor of their cruelty. With trembling hands, I raised my arms in a feeble attempt to shield myself from the barrage of ridicule raining down upon me, but it was futile."Please... stop," I pleaded, my words choked with emotion in my head, they won’t hear me. Only I could hear myself. But my silent cries fell on deaf ears, drowned out by the raucous laughter and taunts that surrounded me. Each tear that fell felt like a dagger to my heart, a painful reminder of my helplessness in the face of their relentless assault.But still, they showed no mercy, their laughter growing louder and more derisive with each passing moment. They revealed in my suffering, feeding off my pain like wolves to a wounded prey, their mocking voices echoing off the walls of the hall.I felt myself crumbling beneath the weight of their scorn, my spirit battered and bruised, but still defiant in the face of their cruelty. Th
Killian’s POVI cautiously entered my brother's study, a sense of dread washed over me at the sight that greeted my eyes. I had to blink twice. I might be known to be ruthless but seeing my family’s bodies on the floor did something to me. There, on the floor, lay both my mother and brother, their bodies contorted in agony, foam spilling from their mouths. The acrid smell of wolfsbane hung heavy in the air, its toxic presence unmistakable.Questions raced through my mind in a frantic whirlwind. How did this happen? How had they been poisoned? And why hadn't they detected the deadly herb in whatever they had consumed?My heart clenched with fear and disbelief as I knelt beside them, desperate to find any sign of life amidst the stillness that surrounded me. Something weird jerked in my heart at the sight of them like this. But as I reached out to touch them, a cold realization settled over me like a shroud. They were gone, their lives stolen from them by a silent killer that lurked i
Elaine’s POV The guards seized me roughly, their grip like iron shackles as they dragged me along the cold, stone corridor. I offered no resistance, my limbs feeling leaden and useless as they hoisted me like a mere sack of grain. With each step, the weight of my helplessness bore down on me like a suffocating blanket. I didn't bother to struggle or protest; what was the use? I was nothing more than a pawn in their game, a human amongst wolves, destined to be cast aside and forgotten.They ushered me into the dank depths of the dungeon, a chill swept through me, sending shivers down my spine. The air was thick with the stench of decay and despair, a tangible reminder of the darkness that lurked within these walls.I cast a fleeting glance around the dimly lit chamber, taking in the grim surroundings with a sense of resignation. There was no escape from this prison, no reprieve from the relentless torment that awaited me at every turn.In the eyes of these creatures, I was nothing mo
Elaine’s POV We reached our destination, a wave of dizziness washed over me, threatening to pull me into the depths of unconsciousness. Despite my efforts to remain alert, my vision blurred and my limbs grew heavy, the strain of the day's ordeals finally taking its toll.With a barely audible gasp, I felt myself slipping away, the world around me fading into darkness as my consciousness ebbed away. The last thing I heard before succumbing to oblivion was the murmur of voices, distant and muffled, as Killian spoke to the guards in hushed tones.Though the words eluded me, their somber tones echoed in the recesses of my mind, a haunting reminder of the precarious situation in which I found myself. Darkness enveloped me, I relinquished myself to its embrace, the promise of respite from the turmoil that plagued my waking hours offering a fleeting solace amidst the chaos. I want it all quiet even just for a little while. With a commanding tone, Killian instructed the guards to secure t
Killian’s POV With a heavy heart and a resolve born of newfound determination, I returned to the grand hall, where the weight of responsibility hung heavy in the air like a shroud of sorrow. As the only living royal remaining, I knew that the burden of justice now fell squarely upon my shoulders, and I would not shirk from its weight.Stepping into the center of the hall, I addressed the assembled throng with a voice that rang out clear and unwavering, despite the turmoil that churned within me. I have done this countless times but this feels very different. "People of the realm," I began, my words echoing off the stone walls with a solemn resonance. "It grieves me deeply to stand before you today, for we have suffered a great loss."A hushed silence fell over the crowd as I recounted the tragic events that had befallen our kingdom, the treachery and betrayal that had torn apart the fabric of our once-proud dynasty. But as I spoke, a steely resolve settled over me like a mantle of