I found myself waiting patiently at the garden for Lucas. I hoped that whatever it is he wanted to say was very important because I wouldn't like to be seen with a man like him. I didn't like to be seen with men like Lucas especially in this situation. This made me hate him even more. He came after minutes of waiting."Why would you keep me waiting for this long?" I asked him when I saw him. "I'm not as Jobless as you are." I retorted. He chuckled, then looked up to me. "You don't seem to like me very much, do you?" "Does it matter?" "Well. It doesn't." He answered and found a seat for himself. "I think you should make yourself comfortable because this would be a long conversation that you wouldn't like to miss." "Make it short. Your presence irritates me." I argued. That was the only thing I could do. Lucas had power and usually got whatever he wanted including women except me. The only reason he also hasn't slept with the other Princesses was because he was related to them. H
“Mum?” I called from outside when I saw that her room was locked from within. “Naomi?” She called out to me.“Yes, mum. It’s me” I answered and immediately, she unlocked her door. “I was just making sure it was you.” She opened the door wide enough to let me in, then locked it again.“Are you feeling alright? Why was your door locked?” I asked, “I'm okay. I just wanted to have a little rest.” “It's fine.. if you say so. I just wanted to speak to you.” I told her hoping she would listen to me.“About Lucas’ proposal to marry you?”“Mum?” I exclaimed. “I'm shocked that you're saying this.” I want to sit on the only couch she has in her very large room. This was the very couch she had with my father before his death, they shared a lot of memories on this same couch as she had told me.“I didn't say you are going to marry him. I only asked you a question.” “Oh. Mum, I hate Lucas so much.” Luna Isabella smiled, her beautiful set of teeth glinting in the light. She was the most beauti
The next morning, I was feeling too tired to stand up to do anything. I was weak and hungry all at the same time. When I finally woke up and checked my time, I found out that it was too late for breakfast. We had visitors to welcome so I had to dress well. It was Cleo's suitor, he was coming to make things official between them both. The sun was bright enough and everything was ready for them to arrive. I had just taken my bath when I heard a knock at my room door. I wasn't dressed so I asked who it was from the inside. .“It's me, Vanessa. The Alpha wants to see you. He says you should come immediately.” The maid answered. “Alright. Tell him I'll be there shortly.” I said out loud and then wondered why the Alpha would want to see me. “Was it because I didn't make it to breakfast today?” I thought. I was on good terms with Alpha-king Magnus but I never had a close contact with him. He was just a step father to me, he was my step sister's father. I gave him the respect as the man
I was shocked by what I heard. Lucas was really out for me and I felt it when Alpha-king Magnus gave me options and gave me two days to make my choice. “You have just 2 days to give me an adequate answer or you'll have yourself to blame.” Those were the exact words he said to me before making me leave his presence. I noticed the sudden change of attitude of the Alpha when we talked about Lucas. I wondered what Lucas must have told him that made him suddenly turn against me. Alpha-king Magnus was a kindhearted man who loved his brother so much and would do anything for him. He was the kind hearted one while Lucas was the evil being and the manipulator.When I got back from the Palace, I didn't feel like talking to anyone or even doing anything. I just felt so sad and confused. I didn't want to bother my mother anymore even though I knew she had to know about the new development. I wanted to talk to Lucas but I knew he would never like to speak quietly with me. After all, I made hi
I walked out of my room with the little box I had packed. I had finally decided to go into exile than stay here and be a toy in the hands of Lucas and his accomplices. I couldn't wait for the Alpha to ask me out, I had to go on my own.After the discussion I had with my mother yesterday, I knew there was no hope for me in this Palace. How was I supposed to stay silent with everything going wrong in my life? Lucas was about to make me his slave in the name of his wife and no one saw anything wrong with it.“After all, you guys aren't related.” Everyone said to me like it was some sort of acceptable.I knew I was going to lose the comfort I enjoyed as a Princess of the Royal house but I was willing to take that risk as far as I had my freedom. My father's inheritance was taken away from him by this Royal Palace, I just needed who it was that ordered the death of my father. Was it Lucas or Alpha-king Magnus? Who was it that made a helpless 8 year old fatherless?I was angry that I was
“You think you're smart? Is that what you think?” Lucas asked me. He faced me but I didn't look in his eyes.We were at the garden beside the Palace Chambers.“I'm not acting smart, I'm only trying to save myself. That's all.” I answered.“Save yourself from what?”“From a monster like you.” I said, not missing a beat.He laughed. “You can't run away from me, I'm everywhere and at all times, too.”“I'll do everything I can to expose you, Lucas. Everything in my power.”“That's the funny thing Naomi, you don't have any power. You're just a spoiled powerless brat that can do nothing.”“I don't care what you think. I'm leaving.” I insisted.“You can't run from me. Naomi you have to understand this so it'll be easy for us all. Running away will definitely complicate issues so I advise you to stay here and do as I want.”“What about what I want? Or doesn't it matter? Doesn't what I want matter to anyone?” I asked. I was getting upset with the way he was trying to cajole me into marrying hi
Little did I know that my true journey had begun. I was leaving Ice crest wolf pack, all by myself and for the first time ever. It was overwhelming to think that I had finally left Lucas behind me.He was all in the past and I needed to think about my future. The life I wanted to Iive from henceforth didn't require any distractions from my past. I wanted to find out my legacy, I wanted to know how my father died and what really happened. Was he murdered or killed?I had been walking for hours now and looking around, there was no village or clan nearby. For a minute, I regretted not accepting Alpha-king Magnus' offer. It didn't make sense to me anymore so I had to sit for a while.I prayed and hoped that I wouldn't encounter any strange creature in this strange place where I had found myself.“Please send me a helper, o moon goddess.” I prayed desperately, hoping she would hear me. I looked around to see if there was something I could eat but I didn't find a thing. I was surrounded by
I looked up to see the place he brought me to. As we got closer I could make out a small village. The entrance was hidden behind a thick curtain of leaves, creeping vines and trees which probably served as a protection against other clans and wildlife. The village was divided into different chambers and corridors. I saw different werewolves in their wolf form as we walked past and men, women and children going about their daily routine.As we entered one of the biggest buildings, it immediately felt like home. It felt like I was stepping into a peaceful sanctuary filled with tranquility and comfort. The main hall, as written on a board in front of it, was big and huge. On it, it was boldly written a phrase “Stormclaw clan”.“This is the stormclaw clan.” He announced it to me. “This is my clan and where I grew up.”“Thank you.” I told him gratefully.“Don't thank me yet. You have to meet the head of the Clan and if she accepts for you to stay, then you stay. If not, you leave.”That wa