The Lycan King's Prey

SeleneCresentus always looks prettier at night. Since I was a child, one sight that I usually looked forward to, was that of the Crimson Moon, which only occured twice a year, and was said to be sign of blessing to lovers. I had grown up hearing stories of how mate bonds that were completed underneath a Crimson Moon waxed strong and never faded, and so, looked forward to having such a bond like that. Even though my life as an Omega breeder means that finding true love might be a difficult, and almost impossible task, I hadn't given up on hope. Luckily for me, Darius came into my life shortly after my eighteenth birthday, after the mistress had sent me on the dreadful errand of picking fruits from the pack farm. At first, I'd been startled at the sight of him already up in the tree, snatching some apples, but once he turned around I was smitten.He had hopped down from the tree with such agility that I knew for sure that he was a strong wolf. Casually, he'd handed me an apple with

TaviusThe water is cool as it runs down my face. Just how I like it. I can't remember the last time I touched warm water. It reminds me too much of a time long past.A time where I was happy and whole.There's shuffling back in the bedroom, and I take my time cleaning up so that by the time I'm done, they'll be gone. I've gotten my release already, so they're of no use to me anymore. Maybe until another night that I need to forget and drown myself in fleeting pleasure.My men should be on their way back from their journey to one of the outer border packs. I'd told them to ensure that the Alpha didn't live to see another sunrise.Why? He was keeping Breeders against the usual protocol, selling them in secrecy to rich wolf families and hoarding the profits gained. I also learnt that he was even trading girls that weren't up to eighteen. He also evaded taxes, and refused countless times to come here and answer for his misdeeds. I gave him enough chances to redeem himself, and he kept sp

SeleneMy heart's beating so fast in my chest as I follow Letitia outside the room and down a wide hallway.Even here, the walls seem to be made of the finest material. I long to run my hands over them, but fear has me in its grasp."Where are we going?" I ask."The King and his men are having a celebration for their successful raid," she says gently. As we move, I'm grateful that we don't run into a lot of people—in fact we don't cross paths with more than two people throughout. Those that we do see, are also dressed in the same attire as Leticia, with equally timid gazes and quiet voices.As we emerge in a wing of the building, I start to hear the full thrumming and thudding of music. We turn past a corner, and find ourselves approaching a large set of double doors. Here, the music is even louder, and is obviously coming from inside.A cold bead of sweat rolls down my neck, and my palms start to sweat. My whole body locks in place."We're here," Letitia says, pointing to the door. "

SeleneI refuse to be treated like some kind of toy. I'd rather die than lose my identity.Who does he think he is? He might be the feared Lycan King, but how dare he just barge in here and claim that I belong to him? Something boils underneath my skin, a regurgitation of all the hardships I've endured. I have nothing left to lose but my life at this point, and if I am to die, I will do it with dignity."You must be very mistaken. I am NOT your mate. I belong to no one but myself!" I jut out my jaw and raise my head. It doesn't matter that I'm practically naked with nothing but a dress draped over my front, it doesn't matter that my heart is pounding so hard that it might burst, and it definitely doesn't matter that inside of me, there's a strange feeling that's circulating there—the same one that I felt back when he we first met.He's taken aback for a few seconds, and then his face goes completely blank. I doubt if he's ever been told no by anyone, but there's always a first time

SeleneMy legs have a mind of their own as I take two steps back from him. "What?" I ask. "Mark me?""I believe you heard me quite well the first time," he says, and closes the distance between us with one stride. His muscular form towers over me, dousing me in his shadow. I can't look into his eyes, but looking at his body isn't much help either. I've never been this close to a half-dressed man before. Especially one so incredibly handsome and oozing masculine energy.'Get yourself together, Selene. He just told you he's going to mark you,' I tell myself."Why do you want to mark me?"He looks at me like I just asked a stupid question. "It's tradition. Mates are supposed to mark each other. Only then will it be clear to all that we belong to each other."It's hard to believe that two days ago, I was back in Unguibus pack and planning to elope with Darius, and now, I'm listening to the Lycan King himself telling me that I'm his mate every chance he gets."W–what if I don't want to b