Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Liviana’s POV

Morning came and my body ached all over. It was like I’d shifted for the first time in my life except it was way worse.

Edmond and I had already talked earlier but both of us are still clueless how differently my wolf form changed.

Aside from that, my scent became even more eminent. He said it was stronger and more noticeable so I had to mask my scent more than usual.

Then I also acquired strands of silver white hair in my hair when I changed back to my human form and my eyes showed hint of gold too.

I still went to school despite the aching feeling because I knew that if I didn’t, Blake and Katie would be upset with me.

As expected, they were already waiting for me by my locker. Their eyes shined brightly when they saw me.

“Livi!” Katie called my name before pouncing on me and hugged me tight.

“Happy birthday, Livi!” Katie greeted and gave me a k**s on the cheek before giving me her present.

“Thank you, Katie” I said gently hugging her.

“You’re welcome” she said hugging me back.

As soon as we separated from the hug, Blake shoved Katie to the side and hugged me.

“Happy birthday” he whispered in my ear before kissing me on my other cheek.

He gave me his present in a paper bag and Katie punched him on his arm.

“You literally shoved me away” she complained to her brother and Blake just laughed.

After that, Katie went her separate way and Blake and I have a French class together so we walked to class together and sat beside each other.

I was still extremely tired and weak.

I didn’t get much sleep and that sudden fit last night was extremely painful and exhausting.

“You okay?” Blake asked worried. I nodded.

“I’m tired. I couldn’t get much sleep last night” I told him.

“Why?” he asked curiously.

“Nightmare” I lied. He nodded and held my hand caressing it.

I could barely stay awake during French class so Blake brought me to the nurse’s office and insisted that I rest so I did.

I slept at the nurse’s office hoping I’ll be able to regain my energy even just a little.

The next thing I knew, I was back in the forest.

I saw Amaris by the river and I went to her side but she was too occupied pacing and wagging her tail looking somewhere. I followed her gaze to the other side of the river.

It was black wolf. It’s fur shining and it’s green orbs alluring.

“Mate! Mate! Mate!” Amaris excitedly said. I looked at her shocked.

“Amaris” I voiced out.

“Liviana, mate found us!” she said excitedly and I jolt awake.

My eyes widened at the sight of a complete stranger inches away from my face. I pushed him and sat up glaring.

It was Luan Grey.

What’s he doing here?

“Mate” he growled. Then, almost immediately his scent hit me like a bus. It was enticing.

Fck no.

I checked to see where the nurse was but she isn’t there.

I stood up keeping my distance away from him. He growled at my actions.

“Who are you and what are you doing here?” I said playing innocent.

“I know you know who I am. Don’t play dumb. It was you who I smelt in the woods last night” he snarled.

I clenched my fist.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about” I said. He did not look amused with me lying.

“Why are you avoiding me?” he asked sternly.

“I’m not avoiding you” I lied again.

I’ve never lied so much in a day, really.

“Your actions says otherwise” he stated with a smirk.

“You’re a stranger. How do you expect me to react to you?” I hissed. He sighed and raked his hair with his hand in frustration.

“Are you afraid of me?” he asked. I c****d my head to the side.

“No” I said confidently.

“Good” he said and the next thing I know, he gripped my hand, pulled me and sat me on his lap before burying his face on neck.

“Mine” he snarled. I froze for a moment and then snapped back to reality.

With all my remaining ounce of strength, I pushed him to the bed and held him by the throat.

“No” I said in my Alpha tone then left the room running.

I rode my motorbike and I sent Katie and Blake a text that I had an emergency.

Amaris was again whimpering and even more upset with me.

I slept till dinner time until Edmond woke me up to have dinner. They prepared a feast.

Although I didn’t want to celebrate at all, dinner didn’t seem too bad.

I took a shower first before going down and dressed up in a white flowy dress that ended just above my knees just so I’d be presentable then went down to join the pack.

After dinner, I decided to get some fresh air.

I looked at the full moon.

How beautiful it was.

“I’m coming to you” I snapped.

Excuse me what?

I recognize that voice.

“What the fck, Grey?” I said in disbelief.

How was he even able to mind link me?

“You don’t have a choice, woman” he said.

“Goodluck getting killed then” I scoffed and then cut the mind link.

Ugh.

“Alpha!” Edmond burst inside my room which earned a glare from me. He immediately bowed and lowered his head.

“T-there’s someone very important by the gates seeking for entrance” he said with fear evident in his voice. I raised a brow.

“Who is it?” I asked. He looked at me hesitantly.

“The Prince” he said. My brows furrowed. A royalty at my gates? This must be a joke.

“Are you sure?” I asked him. He nodded.

“What does he need then? Is he looking for my father?” I asked. He shook his head.

“He’s…looking for you” he said worried. My brows furrowed once more.

Me?

I held my head high before looking into Edmond’s eyes.

“Alright. Summon everyone and let them know of the situation” I said. He nodded and bowed before leaving.

I looked at the moon once more.

A Prince?

What could this possibly be?

I then went down to everyone and surely enough, everyone was in the living room on one of their knees with their heads bowed low.

“Alpha” they acknowledged my presence through mind link.

“Do not worry” I assured them before standing in the middle facing the closed door. I motioned Edmond to open the door as we I lowered my head in respect to this ‘royalty’.

I immediately felt the fear of my pack when the strong aura became even more evident but somehow it was familiar to me.

“Livi” Edmond called onto me through the mind link worried.

“It’ll be okay” I assured him.

“His Majesty” someone announced and I bowed my head in submission.

Soon enough, someone entered and stood in front of me. But his scent was so damn familiar and it took everything in me not to meet his eyes.

“Liviana Crest” he said which made my eyes widen. That voice. I know that voice. It can’t be.

“Look at me” he demanded. I didn’t comply immediately.

Oh please moon goddess.

“Look at me!” he said more sternly. I looked at him meeting his eyes. He smiled.

Luan Grey.

“Hi, sweetheart” he whispered into my ear which sent shivers down my spine. I clenched my jaw.

“I told you I’ll be coming” he mind linked me. I stared at him stopping myself trying not to freak out.

He came in closer and I stood my ground. He wrapped one of his arms around my waist and buried his face on my neck. I clenched my jaw at the sudden sensation.

I saw how everyone in the room reacted towards his sudden action. Specially, my men who were ready to protect me.

“Stand down” I reminded them through mind link. They bowed their heads lower.

“Mine” he said sternly which made everyone gasp. Even his own men seemed surprised.

This motherfcker, really.

“Shall we take this to my office, your…majesty” I suggested as composed as I can. He chuckled but nodded.

I motioned Edmond to stand and lead the way to my office and he did.

We followed him and opened the door for us. I let ‘the Prince’ enter first before coming in.

Edmond stood behind me with his head lowered in respect. I stood there and lowered my head as well.

“What made you pay a visit, your…Majesty?” I said still in disbelief that he’s a prince.

“Well, after you’ve ran away from me twice, I figured I’d have to do something about it, don’t I?” he said. I smirked in disbelief.

“Is there anything we can help you with, your Majesty?” I said ignoring his last remark.

“Well, maybe I should start first by talking to your Alpha. Where is he?” he said.

“He’s on a mission somewhere far away, your Majesty. I am the acting Alpha at his absence” I explained.

There was no damn way I’m telling this excuse for a royalty that my father has been missing for a while now.

“You? The Alpha?” he said.

“Yes, your Majesty” I said.

“Well then” he said and sat on my swivel chair.

“Everyone, leave. Except you” he said pointing at me. Edmond looked at me and I gave him an assuring smile.

“I’ll be okay. Check on the others” I mind linked him. He nodded and left along with Grey’s men and we were left alone in my office.

Almost immediately after everyone was gone, he pulled me to straddle his h**s and buried his face on my neck while holding onto my waist.

I felt the sparks at his touch.

“So sweet” he muttered as he sniffed my neck. It took everything in me not to push him away and just jump out of the window. Instead, I tried to stand but he gripped my waist tighter and kept me in place.

“What do you want?” I said squirming in his grasp. He chuckled.

“You” he said and looked into my eyes.

“I’m sorry. I can’t, your majesty” I said sternly. He growled at me.

“What do you mean you can’t?” he said pissed off.

Suddenly, the telephone in my office rang. His attention shifted to it which was my cue to get up from him so I did.

He snarled at me and I answered the call.

“Hello?” the voice from the other line said. I gulped. I’d recognize that voice anywhere.

Blake.

“Hey. I’ll call you back later” I said nervous now. I knew Grey was hearing our call and I hoped he wouldn’t know who it was because he was pissed.

“Livi? Thank ghad. We’ve been worried sick about you” Blake said from the other line.

“I’m sorry but I really need to call you back. I’m in the middle of something” I said. He sighed.

“Okay, then. Call me back, okay? I love you” he said. I glanced at Grey and he was not happy. Not one bit.

“I—I’ll call you back” I said and hang up before facing Grey. He stood from the swivel chair while staring at me with piercing eyes.

“Who was that?” he asked in growling and pissed as he approached me. He put his hands on the table, caging me in his arms.

I looked at him straight in the eyes.

“Mind your own business” I said sternly. His eyes glowed green and growled at me. I didn’t give him the satisfaction of intimidation or fear.

I’m not submitting to him. Atleast, not when my people can’t see us.

“Watch your words, woman” he warned me.

I glared at him.