Revised chapter 6Chapter six I still remember all the pain and humiliation I received from him and Nikkini. I crossed my arms as I stood in the gap between my open door. "What do you want?" I asked in a harsh voice.He smiled widely at me. Gods, I can't remember the last time Eden directed a smile at me. Yet here he was smiling like he was the most pleasant person on the continent."I just wanted to apologize for everything that went down today." He said pleasantly.Eden has never apologized to me for all the things he put me through over the years. Now just because I could potentially become the Lycan's luna and technically outrank him, he's trying to suck up to me. I can't believe I ever loved such an unflattering person. Just the thought of it is ridiculous.He looked so ecstatic, I couldn't even help but wonder if he was affected by our divorce at all. I mean, he didn't even mind that I was going to be someone else's mate. He showed not even an ember of jealousy. Honestly it ki
Chapter 7I was so glad to see the gentle approval on Arnou’s face when I gave my reply. He seemed pleased that I was walking away from such a bad situation.“What time do you want to leave? Just say the word and it’s done” Arnou asked me. I looked at Eden and realized that I couldn’t stomach to be here, another minute. Not with Nikkini about to take over my chambers. I didn’t necessarily need to be the Lycan’s luna but I could at least use this opportunity to leave.“How about immediately?” I asked a bit tentatively scared that I would seem too eager.Eden looked at me, a look of wide panic on his face and yelled “No, if the Lycan leaves before the annual gala is over, I would become the mocking stock of all the other alphas.”“It’s a bit late for that don’t you think? I can assure you that you’re already being mocked for rejecting your luna in front of the others lunas.” I said with a mocking smirk at him.Arnou pointedly ignoring Eden, just looked relieved, and said to me.“I was ho
I stood in front of that door, with my heart beating fast in my chest. Arnou took one look at my pale face and asked if I was okay with concern in his voice.Honestly, I was just trying to focus on my breathing, I was too nervous to even pretend like I was alright.“I know you’re tired. It’s been a long day for you, with everything that went on today, it’s a miracle you’re still on your feet. I’m sorry for being so inconsiderate. I should have seen it earlier. We can meet my family together whenever you’re ready to do so.”Arnou said softly in a calm voice.And slowly, my racing heart calmed as Arnou’s woodsy spicy scent Arnou flooded my senses.I was so tempted to ask him to delay the meeting. I knew he would agree in a heartbeat but I took one look at Alisa’s face and knew I had to do it. If only to prove myself, and wipe that contemptuous look from her face. Besides If this was going to be my new family, I needed to make a good first impression. Not a weak one.And so, squaring m
Alisa’s offer to be my tour guide filled granny with pleasure and filled me with dread. Before I could object again, Alisa clamped her arm around my arm and said way too sweetly“Come on now Daciana, let’s go.”I knew that at this point if I refused, grandma might consider me rude. So I put on a fake confident smile and stepped out of the room with Alisa.As soon as we got out of my room, I smiled a meek smile at her, hoping her feelings towards me had changed. All it did was incite a laugh from her. And so the tour began.We went from room to room, and Alisa was a surprisingly good tour guide. Even going as far as to give me the backstory for some of the artifacts and impressive rooms we passed.But I was too wary to probably enjoy the tour. I knew Alisa didn’t like me so I spent the better half of the tour worrying about why she volunteered to be my tour guide and what exactly she had planned.But as time went on and she didn’t pull any nasty surprises I actually started to enjoy my
I smelt the shadow before I saw it coming towards me. It smelt like rotten eggs and full sewages. It took all I had not to gag as my heightened senses were flooded with the nasty smell.I saw the black shadow looming ahead of me, come closer and my heart started racing. I knew I had to keep calm so I could think and act clearly.The shadow got nearer and nearer. The closer he got, the more I tried to prepare myself for the inevitable.When the shadow finally came into view, it was a wolf.The slight bolt of relief I felt upon discovering it was a wolf soon vanished as the wolf came into full view.It was very massive. Big in the way only powerful wolfs could be. Its fur was black like obsidian and it was covered in wounds. Small cuts, open sores, and badly healed scars. It looked absolutely terrifying.I wondered if it was a rogue wolf, which had gotten lost or barely survived a fight. But when I looked into its piercing golden eyes, there was nothing human in that gaze. No it was pu
I looked at Arnou in blatant surprise. I had not yet agreed to be his Luna, so to be invited to the meeting was a privilege.“Why do you want me to attend the meeting?” I asked surprisingly.”“That’s because I might need you to describe what happened in detail. That way we can create a detailed plan according to your description.” Arnou replied.“Oh alright.” I replied.We all left my room and moved towards the meeting room Alisa had showed me earlier during the tour.I was bone tired and I still felt a dull pain where my flesh tried to knit itself, but I put on a brave face and followed them into the meeting room, limping a bit.Some officials, several of whom I had met earlier in the day, were already waiting for us in the meeting room. Herley was also in the meeting room, I schooled my face not to show shock. Now I understand what Alisa meant when she said Herley was greatly valued by Arnou. I mean in my former court, females were not allowed to attend such high ranking meetings
New chapter 12I watched Alisa get up from the sofa and stomp towards me. I swear this bitch was obsessed with me.I couldn’t think of a single thing I could have done to make her furious.I made a quiet resolve to simply ignore her and go straight to my room.Alisa started yelling before she got close to me.“You stupid girl, who exactly do you think you are?”I’m a very tired woman who just wants some sleep but I kept my response to myself.I walked past her trying my best to get to my room, but Alisa was not having it.She pulled me back by my arm and spun me around to face her. “Let go of my arm, I’m not interested in your drama.” I said with irritation as I pulled my arm back.“Oh please stop acting like you’re all innocent. Only a coward like you would go behind my back instead of confronting me.” Alisa said crying with anger.“Okay its official this woman has lost it”My wolf said in anger. She was tired and annoyed; I mean there’s only so much harassment a she-wolf can take i
Chapter 13I looked up at Herley in mild confusion, but I dropped the pastry. I stretched out my hand to pick up a donut but she stopped me again.“Not that one, it’s prepared specially for Arnou.” I scoffed in annoyance but I kept my hands to myself. Arnou noticed our strange exchange and looked curiously at Herley.“Herley, what exactly would happen if someone else eats from the pastry that was prepared for me?”Herley blushed a bit and said.“Nothing exactly but it was prepared for you.”“Well since it’s mine. I’ve decided Daciana can have from the pastry if she wants.” Arnou said with a small smile.I flashed Herley a triumphant smile and picked up the initial pastry I had selected.I looked around Arnou’s office and noticed how sparse the decoration was. He had no personal items in his office and the décor was mostly beige.I stared around while eating my pastry.“Do you like it?” Arnou asked me curiously.Honestly I wasn’t a fan of moody colors but I wasn’t about to tell Arnou