Haily's eyes turned dark with anger. She knew Yusria was purposely provoking her into losing control of her emotions. She wanted her to erupt in anger and commit an act that would get her expelled from the Crescent Empire.But she refused to fall into her trap. Even if it meant gritting her teeth and suppressing her rage, Haily vowed to never satisfy Yusria by doing what she desired. Because at the end of the day, she was a guard of the Crescent Palace and every action she took was under the scrutiny of the Senior Guards.Yelling at a member of the Royal Kitchen without a reason or explanation would only get her in trouble.Haily was fully convinced that Yusria hated her guts and wanted to get back at her for the days back in the training facility. As such, she put even more effort into foiling her plans by forcing a bright smile on her face and swinging the silver gate wide open."Of course, Kitchen Maid Yusria." But even when she lowered her head and amiably gestured for the she-wol

As the doubt he had been forcefully suppressing in his heart resurfaced again, a suffocating aura diffused from Zeonen's body and permeated the surrounding, stifling those closest to him and making breathing an arduous task. The alphas' faces turned pale and they instinctively pulled their lunas' behind them to protect them from the Lykan's oppressive aura. "Zeonen...? What's wrong?" Eradine grabbed the corner of Zeonen's long coat and asked with worry. Her green eyes filled with confusion when a heavy feeling slowly settled over her chest. A dark snarl left Zeonen's throat, causing her to instantly release his coat and step back in fear. Eradine stared wide-eyed at the man that was soon to be her husband in shock. 'She can't even handle a trickle of my aura...' Zeonen felt disheartened when he saw his fiancé leap away from him in fright. He was certain now. A woman that feared him couldn't possibly be his equal. Almost as soon as Zeonen's eyes lowered in disappointment, Dion pi

"Mate?" Zeonen whispered in amazement.'Mate?'The moment the surrounding alphas and unmated she-wolves heard that word, their minds went blank.What? Mate? Whose mate?Their sight shifted to the dazed Emperor tenderly holding a kitchen staff in his arms. Their hearts moved and joyful smiles spread across their lips. But then as if remembering something, their smiles turned stiff and a strange look appeared in their eyes. The young alphas and she-wolves exchanged glances, barely discernable scorn and disdain swirling in their eyes.Mate? What mate?Any creature in the world could have a mate, but a lykan?...Hehe...what a joke!The group of males and females who were fawning over the Emperor and flattering him to the heavens just a few moments ago had a complete change in demeanor within a matter of seconds.Gone was the previous servile appearance. In its place, proud and arrogant expressions covered their faces as they looked at the Lykan Emperor like a piece of dirt beneath their fe

The sudden appearance of the elders of the Elder Council tamed the spectators. They became docile and silently moved to one corner of the hall, restraining their auras and lowering their presence to avoid getting in their way.Selena, Max, Damon, and Bridgette had followed the crowd when they passed the Ballroom, and naturally blended themselves amidst them.The atmosphere became tense. Everyone held their breath and waited for the female sitting with the Emperor to cower and cry her eyes out under the grim oppression of the elders' aura.Seconds ticked, people wiped cold sweats from their foreheads and uncomfortably shuffled their feet. But the female remained quiet and composed, not even flinching under the elders' intimidating glares."Heh...I see we have a daring pup here, Elder Fin." One of the elders finally chuckled and diffused the awkward atmosphere."Hmph! More like a disrespectful and ignorant fool!" Elder Fin snorted.The Lykan Emperor's brows creased at the words. The wre

An explosion went off in Max's head. "Fu...future...empress..." The woman he wished to take home and mark as his mate was going to be the future empress of the Lykan Emperor.How was he going to overcome such adversity?"Lelius...Lelius...heh, she changed her surname." No longer would she be known as Yusria Dimitri, the adopted daughter of Beta Dimitri and Beatrice Vario. Adopted sister of Selena Dimitri.The wolf-less trash from the Setting Dawn Pack became Yusria Lelius, the future Empress of the Eastern Empire.At this realization, Selena felt a deep sense of loss. She and her adopted sister couldn't be called close. When Selena found out Maximilion Adonis was her true mate and her adopted sister was married to her man, feelings like dark anger, jealousy, and resentment had stretched their ugly claws into her heart.For a while before her sister's disappearance, Selena had resented Yusria with a vengeful edge. But even then, between the two of them, there was a connection, a bond.