Lily’s POV I retraced my steps and found a corner to hide and hear them speak.“I do not like Amelia, but I prefer her class for Master Marcus.”“That is true. Her strength, power, influence, and authority coupled with her cold and aggressive demeanor, suits Master Marcus’s personality the most.”“I am most happy that now, Lily, or whatever her name is called will be put right where she belongs.”Where do I belong? I was not a slave. I was my father’s daughter and pride. It was to defend my dignity and sanity, that my pack was massacred. How dare they say words they know nothing of?“She has been acting too proud, getting served by us, getting her room cleaned by us, always putting on an act to get Master Marcus's attention, but now all her efforts would be in vain.”The servants kept talking till I heard Clara’s voice, sounding like the voice of an angel among an assembly of demons. I peeped out of my hiding place. “What do you think you are doing?” Clara asked as she approached t

Lily’s POV“What did you say?” I asked after a few minutes of not being able to react or say anything.“I'm sorry Lily. You are with two children in your womb.” Grayson replied.I felt numb for a few more minutes, I could not say anything or do anything about it. This was real, I was with a child.No, I was with children.“Please, let no one find out about this,” I said, looking back at Grayson's sullen face and at Clara's tear-stricken face.“I promise I won't tell anyone,” Clara replied through tears.I turned back to Grayson and he nodded in the affirmative. I stood up and made for the door. I staggered and almost fell back, but Grayson held me.“Stay strong child, rest a little and get some strength.” He said as he held me up.“I have to see Marcus,” I mumbled.“But you just said not to tell anyone!” Clara yelled.“Hush now Clara, she might want to inform the father.” Grayson rebuked her.“No,” I shook my head and held their hands. “I don't want to tell him,” I said weakly.“Then

Marcus's POV I arrived in my chambers in one piece, but my mood had turned sour. Did Lily just reject me? On what basis did she reject me? Why would she even do that?I got angry and overturned the mini table in my room. Was she trying to stay away from me? She was my slave and there was nothing she could do about it.I growled slowly and immediately went out the window for a run. I did not want to be around people. I needed to calm my nerves.I ran till I found a tree in the Forest, within the borders of Mistwood Creek. I climbed the tree and rested there till morning.At the break of day, my eyes opened slowly and I realized I was still on the tree but there was someone else there. “What are you doing here?” I asked the old lady.“I see you have been rejected by your mate, Master Marcus, but that should not deter you or make you give up.” She replied.I scoffed. “I am yet to know who the hell you are?” I asked angrily.My sleeve was long and it was bright, so how was she able to

Lily's POV I tried to act like I was in control of myself with his sudden change of attitude. It was good anyway because it made it easier to pass my message across without guilt. “Please let me go,” I said solemnly. I watched as his face instantly went pale and all his facial muscles tensed up. His black eyes constricted and the room became extremely cold. “What do you mean by let you go?” He asked, his tone very icy. I could not bring myself to say the words the way I had earlier intended, but I would say them nonetheless. “You will be getting married soon and I am very useless and fragile. I feel there is no need to keep me around any longer.” I urged. He was no longer wearing his usual warm smile that made him more handsome, at least to me. All that was left was a cold and contemptuous smirk on His face. “I will never let you go, Lily.” He said calmly. “Why?” I asked. “Please Master Marcus, I am not needed here and more so, I do not have anything going on here.”

Lily's POV“Lily, no matter what happens, I need you to know that I will always watch your back and I will always be there for you anytime, anywhere,” Clara said.I hugged her again and cried a little more before it was time for her to leave.“When do you intend on doing what you have proposed to do?” She asked, concern had long plastered across her face.“Tomorrow morning,” I replied as determination replaced the fear and tears that had gripped my heart. “Oh Lily, I will see how best to help you with this.” She said and rubbed my shoulders gently. “Thank you so much, Clara,” I replied and we hugged again before she stepped out and left me alone.I stood up and placed a few clothing and fabrics into a small bag, then assembled the food items into another bag in preparation for what lay ahead.Once I was done, I went straight into bed and slept soundly. No black wolf, no voices. Just a long and dreamless sleep.At the first flicker of light, I stirred awake and hurried out of bed.I