Lucian has arrived

Hazel.

I couldn't help but turn back as I walked away with the guards. With Lucian badly injured, and without a scratch on me, I felt guilty. I was safe and unwounded because he had switched our seats and protected me in his arms.

I was too shaken up to pay attention to the road. All that was on my mind was the accident. The moment he turned to me with those blazing red eyes, grabbing my wrist and switching our positions.

I thought he was going to drink my blood when he stared at me with those eerie eyes and pulled me from my wrist.

"Luna, we're here." I heard Axel say and I stepped out of the car, guarded by three other guards. I felt secure and cared for- something I haven't felt in years.

As they led me into the stately mansion I couldn't help but gaze at the interior decorations. It was out of this world, amazing and breathtaking.

One thing I didn't understand is people bowing down to me and referring to me as Luna. What's a Luna? Is it a name for a human? Or could it be a name for a slave?

"Luna," Axel came up to me with two maids behind him. The guards that had led me up to my room were dismissed.

"You must feel very tired and stressed," Axel was saying, "This will be your and the Lycan's room."

He ushered me in, the maids walking behind me. The room was breathtaking and very different. It was big enough, spacious and smelled very nice. However, I was worried. Would I be sleeping beside the Lycan? Wouldn't he drink my blood or sink his fangs into my neck?

"And these are your maids, Luna." Axel pointed to both women behind me. I turned to look at them. I've never had maids all my life. Infact, since my parents death I did a maid's job.

"They will attend to your every needs and be at your beck and call. Feel free to punish them whenever they disobey," Axel growled.

"Welcome, Luna." he smiled and said before leaving the room.

My maids bowed and said in unison, "Welcome, Luna."

The one with blonde hair said, "I am Ylva, Luna. I'm so happy to be your maid. We've all waited for our Luna for several years here."

The one with chestnut hair added, "And I am Ash, Luna. We're so happy that our pack finally has a Luna!"

Although I had no idea what they were saying, the least I could do is smile.

"We're sorry about the accident," Ylva said, "Immediately we heard about it, we prepared a warm bath for you."

They took me cheerfully by the hand and led me to the bath. The bath was another big room, I was tired of admiring.

They peeled my clothes from my body and although I resisted they smiled and assured me,

"We'll be gentle."

I stepped into the large bath and settled into the warm water. It helped relax my nerves, putting away the anxious feeling I got from the accident.

When we finished, I wished it wasn't over. Ylva and Ash have to have the best hands as it worked wonders on my skin and hair.

They rubbed all kinds of ointment on me and I didn't bother to object, I just closed my eyes and sank in the silky feeling of their hands.

They picked a nightgown that isn't mine but looked definitely sexy.

"Who has this?" I asked as they helped me get into it.

Ash answered, "It's for you, my lady. His highness got your wardrobe filled the moment he found you."

Got my wardrobe full?

Is he trying to impress me after buying me off? Another part of me thought that I should be grateful.

He paid my sister's bills, saved me from death and now he got my wardrobe full.

I sat down opposite a large mirror and watched Ylva and Ash fix my hair. I could not believe the reflection I was seeing in the mirror. I looked entirely different.

I couldn't help but ask, "Is..is all of this necessary? It's nighttime, you don't need to dress me up so seductively."

I saw them exchange looks through the mirror.

"You have to look seductive, Luna. When His Highness arrives, he won't be able to resist you." Ash explained and both girls giggled mischievously behind me.

I was confused.

When they were done in another ten minutes, I got up and stared at my reflection. I was amazed because I looked like a princess hidden away in a castle for many years.

Ash who had left the room came back with a glass and handed it to me.

I took it and was about to gulp it down when I inhaled the bitter scent. I held it away immediately.

"What is this?" I asked.

Ylva replied, "It's a concoction, Luna."

"Concoction for what?"

They exchanged looks again and Ash answered rather timidly, "To..to ease the pain Luna."

I became even more confused.

"What pain? I wasn't injured from the accident." I told them.

"It's not the accident, Luna." Ylva explained, "It's for..the..the mating night."

Ash added, "I'm sorry to say my lady, but if you're still a virgin you need the concoction to ease the pain tonight."

Tonight? Virgin? The pain? The mating night? What are they talking about?

Does that mean Lucian would be bedding me tonight? My heartbeat accelerated. I'm still a virgin and I never thought I'd give it to a man I have no feelings for.

I hid my anxiety and said, "Ash, I want you to tell me, is it compulsory we mate tonight?"

"If not tonight, before the full moon." Ylva answered, "My lady, it is law that you bear a child for the Lycan within six months else the Lycan has the right to get married to another woman or as many women as he pleases and you will be punished."

I opened my lips to ask another question when the door abruptly dashed open and the maids bowed and scurried out.

Lucian has arrived.