Marcus's POV Finding a quiet spot in the forest, close to the outskirts I transformed into my wolf. I was bigger than other wolves, just as my father was, just as his father before him.We were known for our fierceness and extraordinary strength and speed. Only those who had not become impure by harnessing foreign magic in them still maintained the exact strength of a Twilight Ridge werewolf.That was me.I was a black werewolf with lots of fur, my claws were large and sharp and my fangs never missed their target. I yearned for Lily, but I could never have a mate. There was a weakness that came with it, just as it was at the moment with Lily.The worst part was that my wolf's chosen mate was now a slave. I would become a laughing stock. Not that I cared, but it would have an impact on the loyalty and respect of the people.I set my paws and took a stance ready to sprint, with a loud howl, I took to my heels under the dark sky.At first, I just wanted to run to ease off the tension th

Marcus’s POVAt the full break of sunlight, I woke up feeling a little too tired, but I had to see Lily no matter what.I forced myself up from the bed, then rose to the bathroom to freshen up. Once I was done having my bath, I stared back at my reflection in the mirror for a couple of minutes. I admired the black runes that ran down my arms.Every Twilight Ridge werewolf had a rune, some ran along their legs while some like myself, ran along our arms.“It is just really annoying to think such a beautiful part of our bodies was created just for our mates and kids.” I had told this to Winston some time ago.Most of our Servants were humans, or very lowly werewolves who still crossbred with humans. Winston was human.I sighed and walked out of the bathroom and got into the closet to get dressed.As I stepped out of the closet, I saw the little potion bottle on the table. I picked it up and swirled the content inside it.She had an intent to kill and it was either to kill them or to kill

Marcus's POV As I left Lily's room, the only thing left in me was anger. I was angry at myself, angry at my wolf, angry at Smithson, angry at my parents, angry at everyone.Angry at Lily.All I had wanted to know was why Lily would put herself in danger for something that was not worth it.She did not deserve to die because of revenge. But things didn't go as planned.Lily was long given to the hate she has harbored towards my entire pack for what Smithson did.As soon as she said she wasn't even my mate, my wolf growled loudly. She really did not know she was my mate.All this while, I had felt she knew and was acting ignorant about it just as I was, but the look of denial and shock that blared in her eyes told no lies.I needed to release the pent-up energy and emotions that had built inside of me and the only person who came to mind was Smithson.He caused everything and should bear the consequences of his actions. I arrived at the training room with a low growl.“Look who we have

Marcus’s POVAs I went out of the cell room, my heart was tightened with so much pain and hurt. I had only wanted to know what happened. How could I ever get her to see beyond the hate, and the anger and if possible let it all go?I hated seeing her wallow in so much pain and hurt. If it was revenge she wanted, I would give it to her, anything she wanted I would do it for her. I just wanted her to be happy and free.I walked aimlessly along the hallway in the northern wing. I remember as a child I loved to stay here all the time. I would always sneak in to use my father's library play in his gardens or watch as the artists painted things, my father and my mother in some cases, painted me too.But after my tenth birthday, all that ended as more responsibilities were laid on me by my father. Mother strived for me to learn and harness magic, but I was content with my wolf abilities.As Leila’s father arrived from his travels and began witch hunting, father and mother endorsed him in exch

Lily's POVI woke up with a throbbing headache, but I managed to pull myself up and sit in bed. Everything had happened so fast the night before that they all felt surreal to me.After Marcus had left the cell room, I was in so much pain. I felt so heartbroken at all that had transpired between Marcus and I.Why did he have to be my chosen mate? It all felt so painful, that my tears began to glow. I became scared and tried to dry up the tears but the more I tried to dry it off, the more it fell till I was weak and void of any more tears to shed.I had suddenly become very cold and chilly. All I wanted at that moment was to leave the cell room to somewhere warmer.Then I heard the keys jangle again, spurring me awake from my sleep. I was too weak to look up, but I could sense it was Marcus. I don't know how but when he joined me on the ground, my assumption was confirmed.Next thing, I felt my body being lifted. I liked the warmth of the body, so I snuggled in unconsciously. That was t