Nicholas Pov:
“You said my father wanted to see me, huh?” I skeptically questioned Lucien. Deep down, I knew that my father wasn’t calling me, he just did that to save that pathetic fool. I still can’t see myself getting knotted with her as husband and wife. The moon goddess made a mistake in binding us together as a mate, it was a huge slap on my face.
How am I to be walking with that thing as my Luna? Though she looks strong and fit to be a Luna still I can’t see myself viewing her as one. She is not my type of girl, she is not the type of girl that I roll with. Is the moon goddess trying to pay me back for all my wrongs? Even if she wants to pay me back but not in this way, I know I am ruthless and dangerous but getting payback by Mira, that stinking creature like my Luna, and the terrible part of being mated to her, this is the worst thing ever.
“Yeah, your father said he wants to see me,” Lucien said, jerking me back to reality. He tried to act tough but his voice betrayed his nervousness and fear. He seemed serious, but his appearance told a different story.
Stopping at my track I murmured but to his hearing, “Is my father really looking for me…?” I whispered, my tone serious. I despise deceit and dishonesty, even though I may lack those qualities myself. I value truthfulness in others, I prefer them to be there in my subjects. Does he feel that I didn’t know that he was lying or that he knew but just trying to act tough?
“For the last time, Lucien…” I murmured, my voice serious with a hint of warning.
Clearing his throat, he insisted that my father wanted to see me. I would have liked to reach my father’s chamber before doubting him but what I don’t want is to reach there and find out that I wasn’t summoned. I don’t have the strength to face my father now, I have tried to mind-link him but he blocked the signal.
“Looks like he was still angry with me……” I chuckled bitterly to myself, realizing that he was still holding onto his anger towards me.
“Lucien, enough with the lies. I can see right through you. I know my father wasn’t really looking for me. Don’t try to deceive me anymore,” I retorted, my voice filled with anger and frustration, my brow furrowed in disbelief.
“You’re right, he didn’t want to see you,” murmured Lucien, his voice filled with a hint of sadness.
“Then why did you lie to me and bring me here?” I scowled at him, my frustration evident in my voice.
“Hey, hey, calm down,” he muttered, noticing the frown on my face. He knew I was already irritated and didn’t want anyone testing my patience.
He’s really taken it to the extreme, pulling out all the stops by using my father as an excuse to save that dummy. He’s fully aware of the complicated dynamics between my father and me, knowing that my relationship with him isn’t exactly a smooth one. He knows that my father isn’t proud of me, and that deep down, it scares me. And yet, he deliberately chose to exploit that vulnerability, using my father as a means to get to me. It’s not just messed up, it’s downright manipulative and calculated. It’s as if he’s playing a game, using my emotions as his pawns. I can’t help but question his motives and sincerity in all of this. I could feel the fiery anger building up inside me, my fists clenched tightly as I tried to regain control. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t contain it. The frustration and outrage were overwhelming, causing me to dangerously snort in disbelief.
“Don’t test my patient……!!” I let out a low growl, my patience wearing thin as I warned him not to push me. He took a few steps back, realizing that I was on the edge. But his attempts to tell me to calm down fell on deaf ears.
“Why did you lie to me?” I growled, my voice dripping with anger and disappointment. The betrayal cut deep, and I couldn’t help but question his worthiness as my beta. Taking a predatory step towards him, I locked eyes with him, my snarl sending a clear message of my anger and disdain.
“Please calm down, I promise I will explain everything……. Just please try taking a chill pill and calm down,” using his hand he tried telling me to calm down when taking a step backward. Fear and Panic were visible in his eyes as he pleaded for me to stand back.
“You have nothing to explain,” I murmured dangerously, my eyes fixed on him. The truth was clear to me, I knew why he had done that nonsense.
Nervously laughing he mumbled, “Now, you already know the reason, please can we amend our mistakes and allow the past to be in the past……”
“Why did you use my father against me? How am I supposed to have a Cameroon beside me? This is not the first time you are doing this…..!!” I yelled madly at him.
“Hey, bro, please calm down, we are supposed to be working together and not fighting…..” With a careful look, he muttered, he kept glancing at every corner to know his way out. Noticing his plan, I speeded my steps towards him.
“Really…” I sneered mockingly, a wicked smile playing on my lips.
“I just did it to save our Luna, please try to understand,” lifting his hands he mumbled in a surrendered tone.
“Who told you to save her….?” I recklessly asked him.
“Nobody, but I can’t bear the pain of watching our Luna go through that pain without doing anything,” He said while still taking a step backward.
“When did you turn into a good Samaritan…..?”
“And besides, weren’t you supposed to be by my side? I furiously snarled.
“And that’s what I am saying, I am always by your side, bro…..” He mumbled with a phony smile as he nervously rubbed his palms together.
“Who told you to interfere in my matter?” I lash at him and bare out my fang. He flinches back in fear as his forehead caresses in panic.
“I am… I mean that…” he stammered, but I didn’t let him finish. Fueled by anger and frustration, I pushed him against the wall, my grip tightening around his neck. A deadly growl escaped my lips as I stared down at him, my eyes were filled with a mix of rage.
“You don’t interfere in my matters from today onwards, whatever I do is none of your business. Your only job is to worship me as your leader…..!!! Do you get it?” I hazardously warned him.
“Do you get me……?” With anger, I glared at him.
“Plea….. please, you…. are choking me,” He breathlessly mumbled as I tightened my grip, causing green veins to pop out on his forehead as he struggled to free himself but he was no match to me. He can’t compare his strength to mine, I am his Alpha and he was supposed to worship me, to follow my instructions, and not the other way round. He was to be my subject!!! I need them all to fear me, I don’t have time to mess around with them.
Nodding his head in approval, he tried so hard to fight back the tears in his eyes. Holding my hand he attempted to loosen my grip on him but the more he made an effort in removing my grasp on him, the more I ended up tightening my hold on him. I knew that we grew up together but that doesn’t mean that he has to behave anyhow, my brother might be soft on him but that doesn’t mean that I have to do the same. I will rule them soon, so I deserve respect from them all.
“Don’t you talk? You little good Samaritan….” I taunt him with a wicked smirk plastered on my lips.
Swallowing hard, he whispered “I have heard you, please I am choking to death,”
“This is just a warning…” I stated firmly, my tone was serious. With a swift motion, I tossed him to the floor, releasing my grip and allowing him to catch his breath.
“You should go back to your room, I have to get some rest too. Aren’t I too kind?” I mischievously asked him with a dangerous look.
“Yes, yeah… You are very kind,” he nervously stammered amidst his cough as he tried catching his breath. Laughing dangerously, I left the place towards my room.
Almost to my room, I noticed a tiny, pale, and fragile figure sitting in front of my room door. Suspiciously and quietly, I started taking a step in that direction, looking sideways as I walked, making sure she wouldn’t notice me. “I need to be careful to avoid casting myself……” I whispered to myself as I carefully strode in the direction, my sense heightened.
Reaching nearly to my room, that’s when the smell hits my nose. My face hardened as I scented the one person that disgusted my being. I angrily strode toward her, as she nonchalantly sat there. I noticed that she picked up on my scent because she snapped her head quickly toward my direction, panic, and shock written all over her face. Her eyes held different emotions, but at that moment, I didn’t care.
“What are you doing here…?” I asked her with venom visible in my tone, my voice dripping with suspicion and anger.
“I… I… don’t worry,” she stammered, dismissively waving her hand. But as she tried to walk away, I forcefully yanked her back, my grip unyielding.
“Don’t allow me to repeat my question, again,” I shot her a deadly glare.
“Don’t you hear me…?!” I angrily yelled at her, my voice echoing with frustration. She quickly jumped up in fear, her eyes staring wildly at me. I could see the fear in her gaze as she nervously cleared her throat and swallowed.
“I am here to reject you………..