Chapter 9 ~Damien~

"Oh my Oh my.... My king, you are here" Solene muttered.

They were all laid flat on the ground in their living room shivering in fear. Damien walked around them and then, his claws made way out of his fingers. They were very sharp, he went close to Nikoilai and lowered himself almost squatting. Nikoilai screamed upon seeing the long sharp claws beside him, he was ready to give anything so far his life was not on the line.

"Where is she?" -Damien asked, sending cold and fearful energy.

"My king, what are you saying?" -Nikoilai questioned as he was shaking with fear, his pants were wet due to the fear and closeness of the king beside him. He was deeply afraid.

But Damien didn't mind, he stood up staring at Zara, she was the quiet one muttering prayers of hope as she shut her eyes in fear. Azura immediately took her up and slapped her, placing a dagger below her jaw ready to slit at the command of Damien. This caused Solene to beg and cry loudly.

Nikoilai could only beg for mercy and as he weeped he didn't care.

"Where is Lyra?" -Damien asked coldly.

"I don't know, my king. The moment we sold her off to you, we haven't been in contact. I promise you this my King."

Damien's face changed the moment he knew they weren't lying. He immediately walked out from the house, Azura and the rest followed too leaving the Nikolai and his family. Damien stood glancing at the pack members and how they were scared of him. He immediately climbed his horse and left with his enforcers as well.

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Lyra peacefully sat on her bed, she was making a beautiful crochet bag. She hummed as she did it. Grayson stood staring at her, not like he didn't have any business to handle. He was passing by and he stopped to check on her, he stood beside the door watching her hum to a peaceful song while crocheting. Then he cleared his throat which started Lyra.

"Ah!" -She muttered.

She got up from her bed and lowered her head with her hands behind, to greet him. He smiled at her.

"You don't have to rush up like that considering your health, please sit"

She nodded, and gently sat down. She noticed how he stared at her so intensely, she shifted her gaze and broke the awkward silence.

"Is there anything you would want me to do for you, my king?"

Getting himself, he cleared his throat.

"No.. No, I only wanted to check up on you" -his voice deepened

"I'm fine, you don't have to be worried." -she dryly said

"I see, and your nightmares?" - not wanting to give up so easily

She lifted her gaze to his, she wondered how he knew about her bad dreams.

"That night, when you vomited? Remember now?" - he quickly said, not giving her space to think more.

"Oh, yes. Apologies."

"I'm fine, my king" -she said assuring him with a smile.

"You said something about 'your child' so you have a child?" - he said clenching his fist.

He did that whenever he was tensed, Lyra looked shocked as her eyes widened, she shifted her gaze away from him.

"Did he actually hear me say this? What have I done? He must be ready to throw me away?" - she couldn't help but think of the things he might do to her if he finds out. Still overwhelmed by what he had said, she kept mute not wanting to lie nor speak the truth.

"Lyra?" - he called out to hear jolting her from her thoughts.

"Is there something you would like to say?" - he dryly said.

Lyra couldn't help but mutter a word

"No"

She lied, she hesitated but she couldn't bring herself to be taken away from this privilege, she thought anywhere child.

Grayson gently released his clenched hands, his grip was tightened and it was evident he made marks with his sharp nails on his hands. He stared at how innocent he looked and didn't think she would hide anything especially when he has been so generous to her.

Rowan rushed in, interrupting the silence.

"Lyra dear, are you done knitting the bag?"

Grayson spotted her, and as Rowan saw him, he adjusted himself, by clearing his throat and collar.

"I was about leaving"

Rowan chuckled, even when she knew he was lusting after Lyra. Meanwhile, Lyra smiled at how he felt embarrassed, it made her blush a little. Grayson didn't want to be further teased by his niece and he left the room for them both.

"He definitely likes you" - Rowan said excitedly, going after Lyra.