Bound By The Lycan King

chapter 8

Lucas POV

“ After reviewing the evidence provided, I declare the accused innocent." As the alpha's words reached my ears, I noticed Raven heave a sigh and a smile bloomed on her face.

“ How's that possible? We all saw that she…”

"Alpha Asher, care to explain why you kept your wife outdoors even when she had already turned forsaken?” The man's words interrupted Asher's complaints, shutting his mouth completely.

" I- I didn't know.” She stuttered, his fists clenched.

" You didn't know or you just purposely used her to get at my wife.” I scoffed loud enough for everyone to hear.

Did he think that his dirty tricks could escape unnoticed?

But I have to give it to him. His plan was indeed full proof. His only mistake was targeting my beloved.

“ Are yóu accusing me?" Asher shot back but I Just Ignored him before taking Raven's hand.

“ Since she is innocent, I'm taking her away." I announced before walking away, my hand clasped around Raven's small one.

We were about to step inside our car ànd drive away when Asher's voice sounded behind us.

“ Raven, do you think you are safe just because you married him? Let me warn you, brace yourself, your nightmare has just begun!" He hissed.

I balled my fists as I fought to restrain myself from slamming my fists on his ugly face.

" Well, Asher, I'll be waiting to see what you've got.” With that, my woman stepped inside and soon after we drove away.

***

It's been a week since Raven arrived here in my kingdom. A week after I announced to the whole world that she is my woman.

She was my mate yet I was forced to bring her by my side with a deal.

I still remember the day I found out that she was mine, my soulmate.

It was a month after the news of Alpha Asher rejecting her spread across the land. When I was taking a stroll in the woods, I came across her, standing on the edge of a cliff.

My beast caught her sweet scent and I almost lost it when she nearly jumped off the cliff.

“ Do you think it's worth it killing yourself over that asshole? Do you think he will lose anything just because you took your life?” I reprimanded her.

Coaxing her to not jump wasn't going to help so I chose the most cruel way to approach the matter. It worked.

She stepped down and only then did I release a breath I didn't know I was holding.

When she passed out in my arms, I wanted to take her away but the sound of footsteps approaching alarmed me.

After carefully laying her down, I concealed my presence and watched from my hiding.

A man carried her away, reprimanding her for wanting to abandon him. At first, I thought he was her chosen mate until my beta informed me of her identity as the mysterious Alpha Rivera.

For five months, I fought everyday with my beast who insisted we claim our mate yet I knew she needed time.

She was broken and as much as I wanted to be the one to pick her shattered pieces and bring them together, I knew that healing herself and letting go was much better.

A knock on the door interrupted my train of thoughts.

A moment later, my beta and second in command, Noah, walked in.

“ Everything is set and the party starts at eight.” He announced with a grin.

Today is the day I introduce Raven as my queen to the people.

Although the Council is dissatisfied with her because she is a werewolf and not a Lycan, that is the least of my concerns.

The people will have to accept and accord her the respect she deserves as their Queen otherwise, the gates are open.

Anyone can leave if they can't abide by that.

I nodded.

After chatting with Noah for a while about the defense plans proposed against Alpha Asher's pack

“ You can't stay away from her, can you?” Noah asked. I could feel the jealousy in his words making me smile.

“ What can a single and unmated poor soul like you know?” I mocked him and he glared at me.

“Wait until I find my mate, I will be feeding you dog food with every chance I get.” Noah hissed, making me snicker.

“ Let's talk about that when you find her.” I shouted, walking away.

I know that Noah has been looking forward to finding his mate after he found out I already found mine.

Although he is four years younger than me, he is already of mating age.

Unlike werewolves who are ready to mate when they hit eighteen years, it's different for Lycans.

A male is ready to find their mate at the age of twenty four.

I found my mate at thirty years which is considered late for a Lycan.

It reached a point that the council believed that I was mateless and started insisting on finding a chosen mate for myself.

I abhorred the idea as I believed that the moon goddess would definitely not have forgotten about me.

My wait was worth it. I have the most beautiful and kind hearted woman as my mate. It's okay if she can't feel the bond, I will use all my days to love her and win her heart.

Smiling at that thought, I made my way to Raven’s room.

Although we are married, she insisted on living separately in the meantime.

I didn't like the idea but I knew I could not force her to share a room with me.

Knocking on her door, it was pulled open the next moment and I gasped as I drank in the sight before me.

Raven was dressed in a blue floral dress which swept the floor.. The deep v-neck exposed her cleavage which had me swallowing as a certain part of my body stood in attention.

A growl escaped my lips as I pushed her against the wall, slamming the door shut.

I could feel my beast thrashing inwardly and struggling to take control but I pushed him back.

Trust him to shove all caution in the air and claim her. I did not want that with our mate.

If I was going to claim her, she was going to be the one to give me a go ahead. Although with her staying so close to me, I could feel my resolution wearing off.

“Say, are you trying to seduce me?” I croaked out, my words coming out painted with desire.

Raven smiled, her smile so beautiful that I got lost staring at her.

Then she leaned closer,her warm breath fanning my face.

“ Is it working?” She purred, her hands going to my head and fisting my locks. She then tugged them and our lips almost touched.

I shivered,my body fighting the urge to slam my lips against her and kiss her senseless.

Damn! Never in a thousand years would I have imagined that a woman could seduce me.

And goddess, she was doing an excellent job. My brain felt like it was being fried into a mush and every s****l tether in me was snapping, urging me to claim her.

“ Don't play with fire, Raven.You might get burned.” I warned, praying and hoping that she caught the hint.

I was this close to losing it and her warm breasts pressed flush on my chest was doing nothing to help, not when her body warmth was seeping into mine.

“ What to do Lucas? I happen to love getting burnt.” She purred, her sweet scent invading my senses and words caressing my soul.

Leaning over, I bit her earlobes ever so gently, earning a moan from her.

My tongue trailed down to her neck,biting and nibbling softly.

I liked her neck where she would bear my mark once I claimed her and she shuddered.

Looking at her fair skin, I was thankful that I would be the one to leave a mark. The mark that would show that she is mine.

“ I never knew you are a seductress.” I whispered against her skin and she chuckled.

“ Then I think my hubby doesn't know me all too well after all.” She replied immediately.

I pulled away, my eyes meeting hers.

“ What did you just call me?”