THE LYCAN KING’S BRIDE

CHAPTER 4: DESPAIR

FLORIDA'S POV

It been two weeks after the Lycan King claimed me as his, and had me confined in his abode.

I had been held captive in the Lycan's pack, and I served as his s*x mate.

It had been a living nightmare, filled with fear and despair. I was forced to do menial tasks, made to obey the Lycan's every whim.

I was a shell of my former self, broken and defeated. I had no hope, no way out.

All I could do was pray for a miracle, that someday, someone would come and rescue me from this hell. But that hope was fading fast, and I was beginning to lose myself in the darkness.

Not to forget to mention, the mating ceremony which was a week ago, I found out that King Asher was my mate!

The man who bought me was my mate, the man who made me into a slave was my fate.

Isn't that ironic?

The Lycan king I hated happened to be my mate. It was as if the moon goddess was just toying with my destiny.

Although I was overwhelmed by the connection between us, King Asher never acknowledged our bond together.

He turned blind eyes, acted nonchalant, and had never said a word about it.

Since I was nothing but a slave, a wolfless runt, I had expected him to reject me, but never did he do that either, or maybe he had no idea yet.

At that moment, I was done with the task in the packed kitchen and was about to leave the kitchen.

But suddenly a tide of dizziness busted through me, and I quickly leaned against the wall, my head spinning.

I tried to steady myself, but the room kept spinning and I was feeling lightheaded.

What could be wrong with me? I have never felt this way before.

Suddenly, one of the maids bumped into me, and I almost fell over.

"Watch where you're going, you stupid fool!" the maid spat at me.

I swallowed hard, steadying myself and never said a word to her.

I was never welcomed in the Darkmoon pack, even if I was a slave to the King.

Although, no one was permitted to touch me since I was under the king’s protection.

"Ignore her, Samantha, she's nothing but a useless piece of garbage!" Another chimed in.

“You think you're high above us? You are nothing but a plaything to our king!” The first maid snarled with hate.

I flinched, the words cutting me like a knife. I knew that I should ignore the insults, but it was hard to do. I felt so worthless, so helpless.

I watched helplessly as they giggled and left me to my fate, I was despaired.

After the pack maids were gone out of sight, I was still barely able to move, my head whirling and my limbs trembling.

But I became so grateful when I saw the Royal physician approaching. He's a good man.

He must have seen me struggling, and he leaned forward and offered me his arm. I clung to him, grateful for his support.

"What's wrong with you, child?" he asked, his voice was gentle. "What happened? Are you injured?"

“No,” I shook my head, not sure how to explain what had happened. I just wanted to get back to my room, to lie down and rest.

He held me until we got to my room, and he led me to that bed and helped me to sit.

“Care to tell me what happened?” The Royal physician asked me.

I sighed tiredly, feeling a little hesitant before I started to explain what had occurred.

Suddenly, his face lit up with a smile mixed with understanding.

"I think I know what's wrong," he told me, his tone reassuring.

“Really?” My brows furrowed.

"Yes, Florida. You're experiencing the morning sickness, a common symptom of pregnancy." He affirmed.

“What!” I was shocked, my mouth falling open in pure shock. "Pregnant? But that's impossible!”

“I’m not wrong, even merely staring at you, it's obvious that you are expectant,” Dr. Lewis grinned kindly.

‘I am pregnant?!” I gasped again, my eyes widened in disbelief.

The voice of the doctor was still ringing in my ear and the news of my pregnancy was overwhelming.

My eyes became gloomy, and I just wanted to be alone.

"Please, sir," I said, my voice shaking. "I need some time to think, I just want to be alone."

"Of course, I understand," Dr. Lewis said, his voice was gentle. "I'll leave you be for now. But if you need anything, just call me. I'll be nearby."

With that, he left me alone in my room.

I sat down on my bed, still processing everything with my head spinning with a million thoughts.

‘I was pregnant with the king’s pup?’ I became extremely nervous and I bit my lip.

I didn't know what to do, what to say, or what to think. But I knew one thing, I had to tell him.

He might be cruel, wicked, and above all ruthless but he still needed to know!

For how long would I be able to hide it from him?

The Lycans had a tremendous height of smell, it wouldn't be long before he would fish it out.

After all, isn't this all he wanted? He bought me so I could warm his bed and give him a pup.

I had planned on escaping from this pack, and I knew it wouldn't be easy.

Darkmoon pack is not Cresent Moon pack, this pack is massively large and their guard is far-fetched.

Now at the second thought of it, I knew that escaping from the pack would be impossible now, especially in my current condition.

But I also knew that I couldn't stay here, not once the Lycan found out about my pregnancy.

As I thought deeper about this, maybe I could stay back in this pack.

I realized that since the Lycan needed me for one important thing —to bear his heir. I might as well stay back and get him to love me.

After all, I'm his fated mate, the moon goddess paired us together.

Maybe from now onward, I would play a good part in making him realize I'm his mate by doing everything the Lycan asked of me.

I would be kind and helpful, always putting on a cheerful face. And I would give birth to a son, ensuring my place in the pack.

I just hoped that the lycan would see that I was more than just a vessel for his child, that I was a person with feelings and dreams of my own.

I only hoped that he would see that we were meant to be more than just mates.

I needed to see King Asher, and with that, I sprang to my feet and hurried out of my room.

As I rushed towards his study, I already knew he’d be there.

My heart was pounding in my chest. I had never been inside his study before, and I felt nervous and excited all at the same time.

However, as I reached the door, I was about to place a knock but my hand froze when I heard voices inside, particularly Asher’s voice.

What he said made my blood run cold, and all the hair grew on my back.

What!