Cora and her Lycan King

Chapter 3

Cora's Pov

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I tried opening my eyes and it seemed unfruitful at first, but when I did, I discovered that the white-painted wall and the king-sized bed I was lying on were unfamiliar.

I tried sitting up to take in my environment but a strong headache kept me rooted to my previous position with my hands up to support my head.

Where am I?

Who changed my dress?

How long have I been out?

Immediately, a lady walked in dressed in a white apron with brown eyes and an oval face. She is quite beautiful.

She rushed to my side of the bed with a smile." Goodness you're awake, let me inform the King '' she said and quickly left the room before I could ask her the questions that had been troubling my mind.

Did she just say the King?

Who exactly is the King?

Are my still in Darkwood?

Will my Aunty look for me?

This thought kept going on and on in my mind even when I tried to calm down. It seems to be fueling the headache that gets worse every minute.

I can't stay here like this, I need to get answers at least. Having made up my mind, I was about to force myself to stand up when I fell. What was wrong with me and the floor lately? But instead of hitting my side on the ground, I was caught in firm hands and hugged to a well-chiseled chest.

I lifted my face to meet his eyes and those brown eyes brought back memories from yesterday flooding in causing me to scream out in pain.

I was placed back on the soft mattress while I shut my eyes tight in an attempt to ease the pain while holding onto the man like my very existence depended on him. He was kind enough to hold on while his eyes switched from brown to black while mindlinking someone.

A few minutes later, the same servant that walked in earlier, brunette and beautiful, came into the room with two other servants holding a tray with a bowel on it.

Slightly embarrassed by my position, I tried to break free from Man's arms but he wouldn't let go. Instead, he collected the bowl of soup, put a spoon in it, and brought it to my lips.

I wanted to protest but my voice was failing me and my dried throat made it painful to force out a word.

Out of options, I opened my mouth and accepted the scoop. It tasted really good, my eyes lightened up in delight. It's been ages since I tasted something this great.

Back at home, I was only allowed to take a bowl that contained something awful that had a metallic taste. I usually wonder if soups are meant to taste that way.

The only time I ate a decent meal was when there were guests in the house and, while cleaning up, I ate their leftovers.

I almost teared up because this was the first time someone was kind to me, and talked more of going out of their way to attend to me.

I ate without delay and was fed something else. It was herbs. I am very familiar with this taste because most times I make it when I am sick.

It's a mixture of herbs that boost the immune system and helps supplement the shortage of blood. I gratefully drank it without hesitating.

I had so many questions going on in my head and I wanted answers, but I fell into a deep sleep with the stranger's face lingering in my mind.

LancelotpovPOV

I watched as she slept off. I guess it's for the best, it will enable the nutrients and food to work faster and more effectively.

I gently laid her head on the pillow, covered her with a blanket, dismissed the servants, and headed downstairs for breakfast.

As much as I would love to satisfy my curiosity quickly, she needs to rest and she might not have the answers I need.

While sitting down, my servants arrange the table displaying numerous pieces of food for me to pick from.

My beta Micheal joined me.

He had just witnessed what transpired between me and the girl upstairs, making it the second time in less than 24 hours.

He knew that after Lily died, no female was able to approach me, talk more of me holding them in my arms. Having them in the same room with me always leaves them frightened because I will not mercifully withdraw my Aura.

On my right was Lily's seat, empty, and no one was allowed to occupy it, not even our son Luther.

"Ask and be done with it, " I said to him, leaving him scrambling for words. He wasn't expecting the sudden request.

" I am… what is your relationship with the girl upstairs?

"You already have the answers, was all I said."

" Lance man, what is going on," he inquired further.

He is one of the few people I allow to call me by my name. We have been best friends for decades.

" I am as confused as you are, Mike.

"You are the Lycan king. You can easily squeeze out the information you need from her, or read her mind to know what the h**l is going on.

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You can do that at a far range, and talk more nearby. He said like I just told him I don't know who I am.

"That is the problem. I can't read her mind, I can't tell if she is dangerous or just a victim I helped out.

I started digging into my plate, in an attempt to avoid any further conversation.

My wolf I can handle, an inquisitive beta is a pain in the a** and I don't want to go all Majestic on him just to shut him up.

Thank goodness he didn't push it any further.

"What is the news from home? I asked after a few minutes.

"Oh the usual, Luther being himself, terrorizing the servants with his unbearable request and dishing out disapproval even when the task is carried out specifically, just as he requested.

"What do I do with that boy? I already failed Lily as a husband and mate, the last thing I need is to fail as a father, and with the way he is going, the possibility is high.

" Lance, you know deep down that what happened to her Majesty was not your fault and you have been a good Father. Luther just needed to come around in his own time.

He equally lost his mother, you know.

"Hmmm, I hope so. If not, Lily will not rest in peace. I said, returning to my food.

There was silence everywhere but not awkward. We both understood that this particular conversation stirred up a bitter atmosphere and this is the most I will talk about it ever since my mate's passing.

I went silent and acted instead of speaking when it came to that.

I think I seriously need a run to clear my head.

For the first time, I appreciated the rules that forbid humans to live close to werewolf territory because the transformation into my Black giant wolf Luther, is enough to hunt their dreams and his ruthless red eyes will give them a lifetime nightmare.

I equally need to find something that might help solve my puzzled mind.

I think I know what to do and where to go.