Chapter 5 CEREMONY

Lila's Pov.

I tried my best to avoid Alpha Kelvin after my wolf informed me that he was my mate but it wasn't easy. Also the mating festival was happening soon and I was sure he would find out then.

'So what would be his reaction, he obviously can't choose a low-life over his queen?' I pondered, feeling my heart quicken out of fear.

"But what if he does?" I questioned myself knowing it would soon be time for him to touch me.

Due to the rumors going around, it is said the Lycan king needed an heir desperately but what was wrong with Queen Aurora, why couldn't she conceive for him?

Later that evening, I decided to take a walk in the garden with the help of a maid who was educating me based on everything I needed to know in the palace.

"Alpha Kelvin seems to like his women submissive." She pointed out and I nodded but then Kate (the maid) suddenly got on her knees and bowed.

"Queen Aurora." My eyes widened and I was about to do the same when she scoffed, glaring at me before raising her leg up and hitting me in the chest.

Agony ripped through me as I reared backwards, tripping on my heels and falling to my butt on the ground.

"Who do you think you are now, why couldn't you greet?" She demanded, gritting her teeth against one another while I took my hand to my chest, breathing heavily.

Kate was astonished, her jaw dropping as she got on her knees and tried pleading for mercy, but Queen Aurora shut her down with a glare. Just then, a middle-aged woman emerged from the shadows and got Infront of me.

"Apologies my Queen, she probably didn't see you." The woman apologized on my behalf and Queen Aurora seemed to hear then walked away with a bunch of maids trailing behind her.

'Just who was this woman?' I wondered and soon got my answer when she came to my front and looked at me deeply like she knew me.

"Get up and follow me." She ordered and I struggled to get to my feet before following her back to my chambers where she ordered Kate to get rid of my dirty clothes.

The old woman stopped to assess me, and I think I saw something like pity flash through her grey orbs, but when I blinked, it was gone.

"I am Madam Grey, head maid and head of the servant Quarters" she introduced, her expression stern but warming.

'Madam Grey, she was named after her eyes'. I looked at her for a while, before replying weakly.

"Lily". Her eyes widened at the mention of my name.

"Lily? as in lilac from persia?" She questioned and I nodded briskly, stunned she knew the meaning of my name because not many did, they often mistook it for Lila, purity.

She went silent for a while like she was doing some thinking in her head before she gestured to Kate, who has frozen to continue with her work.

I was suddenly grabbed and taken to the bathroom where I was thoroughly washed.I was bathed with warm, petal water; my hair was washed with shampoo and other treatments, making it natural and bringing out its curls.

"Whoa! I love how curly your hair is," One of the maids commented, and I thanked her in appreciation.

Afterward, I was dressed in a thin, free nightdress with a linen Jacket.

"Would you love to have dinner here privately or with the royal family?" Madam Grey asked, observing me again and I wondered why.

My chest tightened as I realized Dinner with the royal family meant facing them. The Lycan King and his wife who would probably make Dinner miserable for me too.

'But why did she hate me so much, I hope she doesn't see me as a threat or something?' I wondered, feeling my hands trembling in my lap.

"No, thank you. I will just eat here." I replied to Madam Grey who nodded, before squatting to my bed level.

"In the next two days, we would have the mating ceremony and that is the day you lose your virtue to the king if you still have it, so prepare yourself." Madam Grey told me and I shook.

Beads of sweats gathered on my forehead as I suddenly felt a huge lump in my throat, saliva gathering in my mouth.

'So soon? I thought he would wait or something.' I thought as I watched Madam Grey leave but then she stopped in her tracks, her hand on the door knob.

"And Lila, trust no one here no matter how genuine they might seem." She said softly but I could hear the warning in her tone.

Confusion grew in me. What exactly is going on?.

Two days later.

It was today, the full moon was out and the mating ceremony would begin any moment from now.

I rubbed my hands together feeling sweats growing in my palm as I swallowed, trying to breathe as the maids dressed me up.

Countless thoughts ran through my mind as I left the room and headed into the mighty hall where everyone was gathered joyfully. Children present all ran around the moon goddess statue, giggling.

As young couples who had found their soul mates danced under the blooming moon light, to songs played by the best musicians in this realm.

Some parents stood in a corner having a fill of the delicacies, enjoying themselves and speaking of parents, I sighted mine at the corner and decided to go greet them but as I got closer;

"Oh! She is not child of ours, just a means to our fortune." I heard them tell their friends as they paraded a beautiful girl whom I never seen before Infront of them as their daughter.

My heart clenched tightly in pain as I let out a gasp, tears rushing to the brim of my eyes. They saw me and sneered, before immediately looking and walking away to distance themselves.

'Why?' I wanted to scream but turned around instead to run out of the hall when I bumped into someone and the most delicious scent ever, filled my nose.

"Mate!" A familiar voice growled and I froze, my mouth hanging open..

No, not now.

CHAPTER Six

I CAN'T WAIT ANYMORE.

Lila.

Before I could react or do anything else, I was suddenly grabbed and shoved into a rock-hard chest, hands wrapped around my waist possessively as he bent his head into my neck and inhaled my cologne.

My blood turned cold as the cold wind blew by causing me to shiver into his arms, my stomach turning nervously.

"A-a-Alpha." I stammered, hoping he would let me go because we were surrounded by people who were starting to notice us.

"Mine, only mine." He whispered instead as he kissed my neck. A moan escaped me unconsciously attracting attention and my eyes widened.

I immediately tried pulling away from him myself but his grip tightened as he growled.

"Don't you dare, stay where you belong." I nodded and stiffened, burying my face in his chest aware of the whispers now going around.

"Isn't that the Lycan king?" A girl questioned and my cheeks turned red.

"Ofcourse he is, but why is he hugging another woman possessively?"another asked and I wanted the ground to open up and swallow me.

"He also called her his, claiming her. Could she be his mate? I thought Queen Aurora was his mate, did the moongoddess grant him two?" People kept whispering and coming to conclusions.

While I was unable to take it anymore and tried reasoning with him.

"Please l-let m-me go, you are attracting attention and what about your reputation?" I asked and he scoffed, chuckling deeply which I surprisingly found sexy.

"You think I care about that? I am the fucking king." He whispered into my ear, biting my earlobe in the process, sending shivers down my spine.

I removed my head from his chest only to see Queen Aurora behind him, glaring down at us. Her eyes shifted to me and I saw pure hatred that made goosebumps cover my entire body in it.

I was pressed deeper into his embrace and felt something rising against my stomach. It felt uncomfortable so I took my hand down to try and shift it but then halted;

My eyes widened as I realized what it was and removed my hand immediately like it stung me. Alpha Kelvin laughed pecking my cheeks.

"Now you have awakened the monster, come with me." He ordered, releasing me and I took the opportunity to try and flee but he caught me by my arm, spun me around before throwing me on his shoulders.

I let out a shriek, trying to struggle again but he landed me a slap on my butt sending me quiet and my cheeks heating as everyone gasped. I watched Queen Aurora stomp out of the hall with her maids and knew I was in deep shit.

I was taken into a room which I think was his chambers and looked around in fear. Everywhere was dark and chilly, except for a red light that shone on top of his bed.

I could feel him behind me, his heavy breath on my skin as he commanded.

"Strip." Saliva filled my mouth and I gulped them down, knowing the time was here. My heart started to beat heavily, so fast that I was sure he could hear it.

"Be quick rabbit, I can't wait any longer especially after knowing you are mine." He told me and I clenched my hands into fists.

'Who was he calling rabbit?' I pondered.

I let him turn me around, and place a kiss on my lips. It brought shivers to my body so I let out another moan, hating myself for liking it, but I had no choice at this rate.

He moved to my back and his hands found their ways to my boobs and he sneezed them, my back pressed into his chest.

I closed my eyes, as he turned my head to kiss again. The warmth of his mouth on mine sending shivers down my spine. My heart soared and my wolf jumped in excitement.

I reciprocated to his touches without thinking and boldly moved my hands to touch his bulgy arms.

With the way, his chest was pressed against my back, I could feel my ass rubbing against his hard on and unconsciously arched closer into him, loving the sensation I was feeling.

His hands moved underneath my dress, trailing from my thigh upwards to my underwear. He cupped my pussy, and I let out a gasp in his mouth, still enjoying his kisses.

His hands trailed from my waist upwards to my boobs, then he cupped them in his hands, teasing my already, hardened nipples with his fingers.

"Hmm, yes" I let out unknowingly, actually wanting more. Before I knew it, my gown was ripped off by him and he stopped touching me.

I opened my eyes to notice I was unclad except for my pants. I suddenly felt self – conscious and shy so I tried covering my nakedness with my hands but he stopped me.

Alpha Kelvin licked my earlobes before whispering seductively into my ears.

"You are beautiful". I was startled but felt a wave of happiness rush through me as my tummy bubbled.

I was moved to the bed and made to lie on it while he undressed. He took off his robe, exposing his rock, hard, chest and muscular arms, follows by undoing his pants and dropped them to his feet.

I saw the outline of his cock through his boxers and took my lower lips into my mouth in awe, it was pointing out and seemed like it wanted to tear the fabrics of his shorts.

Alpha Kelvin must have caught me staring at him because he smirked and pulled his shorts down.

I could have looked away or closed my eyes but I did neither and just kept staring. Seeing his flesh made my eyes grow so wide, they almost popped out of their sockets.

His dick was standing, huge and looked red, with his tip slightly curved and bulging veins. It was just too huge, and I wondered how it would fit in me.

Despite my fear, I could also feel myself growing aroused, my pussy getting wet, I rubbed legs together to get some lubrication, wondering what these weird feelings were.

He joined me on the bed and bent to take one of my nipples into his mouth, while separating my legs at the same time before bending and delving into my wetness.

I gasped as I could feel his hands gazing at one of my nipples with his nails while he bit the inside of my thigh, before taking my clit into his mouth and sucking on it tenderly.

I let out a loud moan, feeling pleasure overwhelm me. He continued their assaults and I became a moaning mess, letting out little screams sometimes.

He used one hand to fondle my breast, while he was still licking my wet cave, rubbing my clit with his hand at the same time. He teased my entrance with his fingers making me want more and arching my back on the bed.

Suddenly he pushed a finger inside me and I let out a low scream of pain, his finger felt pepperish in a way and was hurting me but then he started moving It in gently and I began to feel pleasure getting back into my body.