Cora and her Lycan King

Chapter 4

Switched ownership

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After the meal, I asked my beta to look into my pending pack duties while I took off into the woods, ripping off my clothes and letting Luther out.

My proud wolf would have let out a growl just like he used to, a sign that the king of the woods was in the territory, and all other wolves should stay far away, but he didn't.

Although I don't see a need for that, Lycans are naturally proud predators that have lived for decades, fighting and winning wars with other races, be it hunters, Vampires, wolves, or Rogue wolves. They are powerless compared to us.

A female Lycan is weakest during childbearing and while pregnant because she can not utilize her full potential for the sake of the pup.

I let Luther guide us through the woods with every run vibrating the ground and sending the birds into the air.

The smell of fresh air and different fragrant leaves gave pleasure to my nostrils. I could tell there were antelope, squirrels, and insects around.

This is a feeling all wolves look forward to. It is our freedom to be in our real form.

After an hour and a few minutes of wandering in the woods, I transformed back to my human form, put on my clothes, and headed into town to make my findings.

When I got close to the market, I extended my mind-reading ability to figure out if I would gain any relevant information or search for a missing person, but all I could hear was irrelevant gossip.

One caught my attention about how a certain Lucy Belmont rejected her mate because she wanted to be mated to the Lycan King.

Such a person is not worthy of me and even if she is, I will never replace Lily.

Then another about a Certain Cora but all I heard was humiliating and cruel. If it was at home, I would have looked into it and made sure those people were punished severely, but right now, I need to focus on the task which is getting information about the lady in my bedroom.

After checking for any information that would guide me to the answers I needed for hours, I called it a quit and headed home when my beta mind linked and told me that she was awake.

I went back home and headed straight to get a quick shower and change, after which I went to her room, knocking slightly before entering to meet her, sitting down and discussing with my beta, partly smiling at his jokes.

Oh, her smile is so refreshing and I would give anything to… wait!! What is going on? Why am I saying such things?

I set aside the thought and walked into the room. Her smile dropped and my beta got up to give me room to face her directly.

"How are you feeling? I asked, looking at her beautiful blue eyes and pale face, with kissable red cherry lips… as I said in my mind, I am not usually this uncool, neither am I a p*****t.

Maybe it's because those captivating eyes remind me of Lily or maybe not.

" I am fine, thank you so much," she said shyly, looking at my chest instead of my face.

Do I have that effect on her as well? Come on man, why are you wishing I did and not because I misread her?

"What is your name?

"Cora.

"any surname, where do you live?

What of your family?

If you can tell me, I will arrange for them to come pick you up immediately.

My last words were still hanging in the air when she got down on her knees, which surprised me, and said

" My parents died when I was young, so I don't have a Surname. Please don't send me back to the Belmonts, they will kill me for not returning home yesterday.

Hmmm, I recalled I heard something about a certain Belmont earlier and Cora from the market. From her reaction, I think she is the one.

" Please take me with you, I won't be a burden, I can cook, clean, do anything. I am very useful, please. She said with tears running down her eyes.

Why do I feel sad seeing her cry? It took every bit of self-control not to hug and pat her back to comfort her.

I set the thought aside and asked the question I wanted to be answered since I met her in the woods.

"Who or what are you? I said my eyes not leaving her.

" I… am a werewolf, or so I thought. I was 18 years 2 days ago but my wolf never came. I…don't know what happened. Maybe she doesn't want me. She said, tearing up more.

"Get up Cora

She remained rooted in her spot like she didn't hear a thing I said.

"I won't repeat myself. Get up if you wish to come with me, you have to learn how to obey my instructions first.

She quickly got up and stood with her face bowed.

I looked at my beta, who seemed speechless from what he heard.

He mindlinked me, to get confirmation about bringing the girl with us.

Instead of replying to him, I said to Cora

"Since you don't have a family or anyone worth returning to. From today henceforth, I, Lancelot Alpha of Bloodmoon pack, take you, Cora, as a member of my household, to do and to will, as I please. The moon goddess bears me witness to this ownership.

"Thank you, you Alpha. I, Cora, accept you as my owner in this life, she said, slightly surprised.

Immediately she said that, I

Noticed a moon symbol appeared on her left collarbone, bright like the sun but disappeared immediately like a flash of Lightning.

I noticed her discomfort and she raised her hand to touch the place where the symbol appeared that is now plain. I turned to my beta to see if he caught a glimpse of it but he seemed ignorant.

What was that on your collarbone just now? I inquired from her.

Your Highness, what are you talking about? She said, bending her head towards her shoulder to get a glimpse.

My beta joined in the question Your Highness, what happened? Alerted as if I said we were under attack.

Did I imagine it just now? If so, why did she touch the exact place just now? Dear Moon goddess, what game is this? The more I see, the less I know. Nothing, don't worry about it.

We will be leaving for Bloodmoon at noon. Get some rest, the servant will inform you when it's time.

I will have them serve your lunch before then and get a new pair of clothes for you to change into. I said to Cora, who offered a sweet smile, acknowledgment and a thank you as well, to my departing figure.

Your Majesty, what just happened? Why did you make such an impulsive decision? This is unlike you? My beta said.

Whenever he calls me by my title, I know he is dead serious. "It wasn't impulsive, what she said just now aligns with the information I gathered this morning about her from the market, and she seemed ignorant about the rest, just as I am. I will leave it to Fate and the Moon goddess to reveal the rest.

" It is settled. Then I don't have anything against her, she is a sweet girl and wonderful company. She laughs at my jokes. Micheal said while smiling.

I clenched my fist together and gave him a" don't mess with my belonging looks while I replied " I trust her and you should. I don't know why, but don't bother finding out, it is my job.

"Hey man, no issue, what's with the possessive attitude? Is there something you're not telling me? Are you interested in her? He teased me.

"I am not possessive, fine! Say what you may, but just leave me alone man.

Don't you have servants to instruct regarding our departure in a few hours? I said defensively while walking into my room, slamming the door hard as if it relieves my ease.

What's with everybody today?

Why am I consumed with jealousy? It feels like I already cheated on Lily with this little display of emotions.

What do I do with you, you Cora? What are you doing to me?