Episode2
1334 Words
Luciana
“He'll be coming over for dinner tomorrow night. Just a formality for us to get a bit acquainted with each other,” Father continued, completely unfazed and unbothered by the shocked reaction on my face.
“After the dinner, you'll be leaving with him. As his mate.”
Just like that?!
“I'm sure you understand why I didn't bother to make any plans for extravagant mating parties. You know my financial condition, my little girl. I could never be capable of throwing a party.”
“Like she deserves any!” Blair added with a scoff, rolling her eyes.
“Also, the Lycan King is impatient,” Father continued, ignoring her remark. “He wants a new mate as soon as possible. So he doesn't have the luxury of time to plan any extravagant party.”
“Father, I'm not concerned about extravagant parties. No!” I snapped. “I don't care about that. I just care about the fact that you're seriously thinking of selling me off to the Lycan King. That man is a monster!”
“No, he's not. Watch your mouth.”
“Father, those aren't my words. Everyone in this Pack and beyond thinks the Lycan King is a monster. It was all the tales we were told about him from day one. How can you think of selling me off to him?”
“I'm not selling you off to him, my dear. I'm simply doing what every Father would do to his grown-up daughter.”
“Grown-up daughter? Father, I turned 18 only yesterday. It's not even 48 hours yet. How can you call me a grown-up?” Tears welled up in my eyes.
“It doesn't really matter when you turned 18, my dear. All that matters is that you're 18, you're an adult and there's nothing illegal about giving you out as a mate to a man.”
“Okay, fine. I would have loved that actually. I really would have.” I'd give anything to leave this house anyway.
“But Father, there are other younger guys. Guys my age. Why does it have to be the Lycan King? That man is almost twice my age!” I was literally freaking out right now.
Father let out a small chuckle. His calm and nonchalant demeanour was triggering me even more. It's like he's not seeing the tears on my face or how much his decision would destroy me.
“He's still a young and vibrant man, my dear. I'm sure he'll make you happy in every way.”
“That man is incapable of making me happy, Father. He's a bitter, sadistic, man who enjoys crushing little packs and forcefully taking young girls from families and turning them into his whores!”
I hated that my Father was making me recite all the lore and treacherous stories about the Lycan King. They were stories everyone in this room knew about.
Why were they playing dumb right now and making me look like I'm overreacting? Or like I've gone insane?
“He's a walking evil, Father!”
“Keep your voice down, you stupid girl!” My stepmother reprimanded me angrily. “So what if the man has done some ugly things in the past? It doesn't mean anything. Now if your Father decides that he's the right man for you, who are you to question that?”
Was she being serious right now?
“No,” I shook my head vigorously, as tears dropped down my face. “Please, don't do this to me. I won't survive there. I'd rather stay here with my family. I beg y'all.”
“It’s not something we can negotiate on, my dear. The decision has already been made. The Lycan King will be in our humble abode tomorrow evening. You should prepare yourself in any little ladylike way you can. Make yourself look beautiful.”
Father concluded, did his usual throaty chuckle, and stood from the couch. He gave me one last look before walking away.
I didn't even think twice before rushing over to my stepmother's side and dropping to my knees.
“Please, I beg you. Don't let him do this to me. I'm sorry for whatever I've done that led to this decision. I promise I'll work harder and sleep less. But please I beg you…”
“Get away from me with all that begging!” She spat out, pushing me away. “Don't ever touch me again!”
“Please…please…I beg you. I'm too young to be one of the Lycan King's concubines. Please…”
“Well, too bad. The Lycan King requested for you and there's nothing we can do about it. Except you want to be selfish and save your skin, thereby endangering everyone else's lives!”
“Endangering everyone's lives? What are you talking about?” I asked in complete confusion.
“Stop asking silly questions and go up to your room right now!” She demanded furiously and stormed off.
It was no use talking to Blair who already had a smirk on her face. I dried my tears with the back of my hands as I slowly headed to my room.
It was a small space that barely had enough ventilation and felt stuffier during summer. Blair's room was much bigger than mine.
She's everyone's favourite daughter. My Father might be nonchalant and distant with me but he's very attentive when it comes to Blair. He'd never sell her off to the Lycan King. That's a fact.
I wish I had someone to defend me right now. Because truth be told, I'm too weak and defenseless to go against my father.
Someone knocked on my door. For a second, my deluded side hoped it was my father coming to apologize for his nasty and miserable jokes about me getting sold off to the Lycan King.
My little shred of hope died as I opened the door and found Blair right outside my door. She was playing with her blonde hair and had a sheepish smile on her face.
I knew she was up to no good and the best thing to do would be to slam the door on her. But that would be my death too.
“What do you want, Blair?” I asked in exhaustion. I didn't have the strength for whatever stunt she was about to pull. I just needed her to leave me alone.
“What a nice way to invite me in,” she scoffed, pushed me aside, and walked into my room.
I closed the door and turned to look at her. She had already sat on my bed and crossed her legs.
I zoned off for a second just staring at her. And I hate to admit it but she's indeed the prettier sister. Any guy would kill to have her. Including my fated mate.
As angry and bitter as I am right now, I can't even completely blame her for what my mate did to me. It's not her fault he wants her and not me, right?
“Father said everything except one crucial detail,” she began, cutting off my thoughts.
“What is that?”
“The Lycan King is legendary for his obsession with pure girls. You know what pure means, right?”
My breathing hitched. “Y…yes. Virgins.”
“Yes. That. He loves his women as virgins. He detests impure women. There are many scary horrendous stories of how he beheaded every impure female that ever got close to him.”
Goosebumps gripped me tightly at her words. I didn't know what to say. But my lips were quivering.
She stood and flashed me the fakest smile ever.
“You're gonna be in a real deep mess when he finds out you're impure, my dearest sister.”
She was already storming off to my room when I realized what the hell she just said.
She knows?!
Then does that mean…?
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