For three years, I waited to become the perfect Luna for my pack and give the Alpha an heir. Three years of lies, being the intruder in someone else's love. Three years to suffer the death of my baby and seek revenge against the man who disfigured my face and destroyed my womb. Dying captured by my own pack or escaping and surviving—those were my only two paths. I chose to hide and live. The Lycan King, Aldric Thorne, the most bloodthirsty and ruthless ruler who led the werewolves with an iron fist—I became his personal maid, the most dangerous position, where I could lose my head at any moment for the slightest mistake. But no one from my past would ever look for me here. "Always submissive. Don't speak, don't listen, don't see anything, don't bother the Lycan, or you'll die." Simple rules to follow. I thought I was doing well until the day the King made me an offer I couldn't refuse. "You want me to save those people? Then surrender to me tonight. Be mine. I desire you, and I know you feel the same. Just once, Valeria... only once." But it wasn't just once. And passion turned into love. That cold, untamable man conquered my heart as well. However, when the past comes back to haunt me and the truth of my birth is revealed, I must make a choice once again—flee from the Lycan King or wait for his mercy. "I'm sorry, but this time, I won't lose my pups again. Not even for you, Aldric." My name is Valeria Von Carstein, and this is my complicated love story with the Lycan King.
Leer másNYXI’d learned that Vlad was his inner Alpha wolf, and Theo was the ice wolf, his strongest magical power.I was so relieved he wasn’t looking at my face… I had no idea what to say to him right now.Pretending to speak intimate words as Isabella… I didn’t think I could do it. This had already gone way too far."I’m exhausted, love," I said, swallowing hard. Tried to sound as little cold as possible."Of course… you shouldn’t be thinking about this kind of stuff. I’m sorry, baby… I’m just an animal."He raised his head and kissed his woman’s forehead.But I caught the disappointment deep in his eyes. Or maybe it was sadness; I still couldn’t figure this man out."How about we take a walk in the garden to digest the food, and then I’ll take you to rest?"And so I wouldn’t seem too odd, I accepted and let him lead me by the hand outside.Then I took in the view beyond the garden built in front of his ice palace.Because yes, it really did look like it was carved out of ice, right on the
NYX"You're so nervous. Relax, that wolf doesn't bite.""Yeah right, easy for you to say, you’re his wife," I shot back at Isabella with a sarcastic tone.She was adjusting the final details of her dress in front of the mirror. A soft, melancholic smile tugged at her lips."Aidan wasn’t always this cold," she explained. "Some bad things happened, and he… well, he hardened his heart. I wish he'd smile the way he used to."She added that, and I didn’t dig further.I’ve been putting the pieces together, and apparently, they had an accident crossing portals.The same one that caused Bella’s current condition."Well, I think I’m ready.""You look beautiful," I said, gazing at her reflection in the mirror.She really was beautiful, with pale skin and blonde hair.Even though the layer of makeup couldn’t hide her weariness, those amethyst eyes still dazzled."Thank you."She had just responded when a knock sounded at the door, and Aidan entered, bold and dressed more formally.The dark blue
NYXIf I hadn’t seen him being warm with her, I’d say this man rivaled my brother Laziel.Before following him, I noticed that winter magic had covered her again on the bed, like a protective blanket.The head of the bluish wolf stared at me for a few seconds before glowing brightly and shifting into that blanket form.My hand itched to touch it, something inside me wanted to stroke that icy head.Eventually, I stood up and followed behind the broad back of the castle’s owner.The doors shut behind me, controlled by him like everything else in this place.He walked over to a small table with some liquor bottles. Looked like he spent a lot of time in that room.Watching his silver hair, I started getting nervous—would he really help me?"My name is Nyx Von Carstein, I come from the realm of the Lycan King. I got here by accide...""I don’t care who you are, or your name, or where you came from," he suddenly turned around and cut me off."The moment you plot anything against my mate, kn
NYX"My love, it worked!" He held her tightly against his chest, his heart pounding, his emotions raw.His winter magic began to seep into the sorceress's body and I took a step back.I wanted to hide from his scrutiny, but not only was his energy overwhelmingly dominant, my own magical soul started reacting.It fluctuated, eager to get closer to that werewolf.Because yes, I realized it—he had a wolf spirit inside him, but at the same time, he used magic. Powerful magic.So special I could feel it brushing against the princess's legs, transformed into an ice wolf… I think it was the same energy keeping her frozen.What did all of this mean? Not even I had seen something so incredible."Wait, Aidan… I need to tell you something, babe…"She started to say, but his hands cupped her cheeks.His masculine face, handsome and intense, began moving closer.His thin lips were aiming straight for Isabella’s.I turned my face away—I mean, I didn’t want to see their intimate moment. I was about
NYX“My name is Isabella. I see you're a traveler from another continent.” I was stunned by her words.“Just like you, one day I also stepped into other realms,” she said, twisting her mouth into a sarcastic smirk.“Let’s just say it didn’t go very well... But that’s not the reason I brought you into my inner world.”“Then I need you to explain it already,” I said a bit coldly, a little worried by all the strange things happening.She told me so many things—some I didn’t even understand—but the ending, what she actually wanted from me, left me kind of speechless.“You want me to live inside your consciousness and use my magic to help you get up and keep living?” I asked in disbelief.Who wanted to be “parasited” by someone else? Even if she was on the brink of death...“I know it sounds crazy… but I’m doing it for my mate… I need time to say goodbye to him… Nyx, I beg you...”She said my name, the one I had told her when we first met.“No, no, what are you doing? Wait!” I grabbed her
NYX"Ahhh!"A scream jolted me awake, stretching my back as I sat in a dark corner.Truth be told, it was about time I left my hiding spot."What's going on, Mora? Ssshh... lower your voice... the prince is in a foul mood today," I heard two maids entering the storage room."Looks like there are rats, I found some fruit stems," one of them said. I twisted my mouth.Obviously, the sneaky rat was me.Worst part was, they rushed off saying they'd go get some guards.It was time to get out."Damn it," I muttered, finding the exit door locked. I looked around. It was a basement, so no windows during my quick scan.Then I hurried to a fireplace in one corner. I peeked through the hole, looking up. It led to another room or maybe outside."Come check, and don’t let a single one get away!" Footsteps approached, followed by commotion.I summoned my magic and flowed like mist through the narrow chimney passage, rising toward the unknown.The violent trip through the portal had drained most of m
NARRATORLyra roared as she felt him let go of her hand all of a sudden and was lifted into the air, landing with a dull thud on the grass.“LYRA!” he roared, clutching his chest where he was bleeding. It hurt, but not as much as the panic of seeing his nightmares come true.He stared desperately at the vortex, thinking she had left them behind. Khalum howled, calling for his mate.“Calm down, baby, I’m back... I’m back,” Lyra ran to him and was pulled into a fierce hug.“No, no, let me check your wound…”“I can’t go through, I can’t follow you home! It won’t let me go! This thing won’t let me leave!!”He roared, tearing at his chest in agony.Lyra would never leave her family behind, and he understood it the moment he touched the barrier: the “Heart of the Beast” couldn’t leave this continent.“Dad… Grandpa…” Lyra looked at her elders with teary eyes.Aldric didn’t fully understand what was happening or anything about magic, but he did see all the love in that wolf’s eyes.If they to
NARRATOR“Mom, were you there too? Hehe... And Dad, did he come too?” Lavinia asked the busty brunette who came over like a mother hen to check on her.She tried to break free from Laziel’s arm wrapped around her waist, but he clung to her like glue, even though Sigrid was yelling at him hysterically while smothering him in kisses on his cold cheeks.“Yes, I’m here, Lavinia. And I see you didn’t waste any time on your little ‘trip’.”Elliot’s gruff voice echoed as he stepped into the vortex.His icy eyes locked on Laziel’s hand around his daughter’s waist.Lavinia wished she could open a hole in the ground and vanish... Could she summon a portal right now and disappear?Elliot snorted, glaring at the grandson of the King. He knew damn well that Nocturne had perverted thoughts about his Lavinia.They’d have words back at home.While Katherine was checking her pup and Sigrid ran toward hers after smothering Laziel with kisses, Silas walked past his son.“You did well taking care of the
NARRATORLavinia was now sharper and more powerful than ever.They left the palace in silence, leaving strict orders not to disturb the royal quarters under any circumstances."I feel it deeper in the jungle," the sorceress told them, pointing toward a shadowy stretch under the massive trees."There are extremely dangerous animals in there. I’ll go first," Drakkar said, immediately shifting into his war form.Lavinia secretly watched him in awe.Despite what Lyra had told her, she had always believed Drakkar was some lost son of Eryon.After all, no one in this continent had ever evolved into a lycan on their own. But now that she was seeing him… they looked nothing alike.In fact, with all the power he had absorbed, Drakkar practically had to push trees out of the way just to keep walking.His steps left deep marks in the damp ground, his dominant, wild aura spreading for miles, scaring off every possible threat.Even the beasts lowered their heads when he passed. He was more incredi