👑 SLAVE TO THE LYCAN KING 👑 🔞

Chapter 1💕2 ﾟ⁠.⁠*⁠･⁠｡ﾟ☆ﾟ⁠.⁠*⁠･⁠｡ﾟ ✷AUTIONED✷ _____________ 'To ascend your father's throne, you need to have a mate. You're to marry him, then we'll crown you as the Luna of the pack.' Arianna’s eyelids fluttered open, the elder’s words echoing in her mind. She stared at her reflection in the mirror, the makeup artist having done a flawless job. Clad in the most beautiful white gown she had ever seen, Arianna couldn’t help but feel a wave of nervousness wash over her. It was her wedding day. Her parents had died two years ago, devastating both her and the pack. With no male heir, Arianna, as the eldest daughter, was destined to lead. But to be crowned, she had to marry. They believed it would strengthening the pack. Last year, on her twenty-first birthday, the ball ceremony had been held, under the full moon. It was a grand event where wolves met their destined mates. Arianna remembered standing nervously in the corner, watching the scenes unfold. Then, suddenly, she caught a scent—strong, intoxicating, and utterly overwhelming. It melted her completely, prompting her eyes to search the space frantically. When she spun around, her gaze locked with his. He stood tall and handsome, his smile making her heart race. As he approached, Arianna’s lips parted in awe, her wolf purring in satisfaction. He kissed the back of her hand and whispered that single, powerful word. “Mate.” His name was Kael Fangton, the son of Dirus, one of her father’s most trusted men who had died in battle. Dirus had been known for his loyalty and skill, and Kael seemed to have inherited those traits. Arianna had researched him thoroughly, and even the elders had supported the idea of him ruling by her side. Their love grew, heart connected and all that was left was marriage. Taking a deep breath, a smile formed on her lips, she just couldn't wait to be Kael's official bride. She couldn't wait to have him by her side, as her alpha. “Aria!” A small voice echoed through the hall. Arianna turned to see her younger sister, Lylah, rushing toward her, her face filled with concern. “You’re really going to marry him?” Lylah asked, her tone sharp. A displeasing look on her face. Arianna sighed. “Not this again, Lylah. Kael is a good man, and I love him—” “I’m not talking about your feelings. I’m talking about you listening to the elders. They are deceivers and you knew it. It's barely a year since you knew Kael, you don't need to rush this...” Lylah, at seventeen years old, was sharp and stubborn. She had always disliked Kael and hated the elders’ insistence that Arianna married before ascending to the throne. “I know the elders can be manipulative, but the Moon Goddess chose Kael as my mate. He’ll rule beside me,” Arianna replied firmly, leaving no room for argument. She walked past her sister, heading toward the grand hall where everyone was waiting. “Arianna, do you accept Kael as your mate and husband to stand beside you as you lead the Ravenwood pack to protect and cherish as long as the moon shines above?” the elder asked. Arianna swallowed the lump in her throat. She felt Kael’s fingers gently caress the back of her hand, and she smiled. Her heart fluttering. “I do,” she whispered, her voice barely audible. The elder turned to Kael. “Kael, do you accept Arianna as your mate and wife to stand beside her as she leads the Ravenwood pack to protect and cherish her as long as the moon shines above?” Kael’s response was swift and steady. “I do.” They were handed chalices, and as the ritual dictated, they dipped their fingers into the sacred water, marking each other’s foreheads with the crescent moon symbol. Lylah watched in protest. “By the light of the moon and the will of the pack, you are now bound as mates and leaders. May your bond be strong, and may your rule bring prosperity to us,” Elder Rowan intoned. The hall erupted into cheers and howls as Kael claimed Arianna’s lips in a tender kiss, a symbol of their union. __ Later that night, Kael gave Arianna a final thrust, their bodies slick with sweat, the scent of intimacy filling the air. As he released her, Arianna felt the cold air hit her skin, and she pulled the duvet over her body. She watched as Kael stood and began to dress. “You didn’t mark me,” Arianna whispered, slipping into her nightgown. Kael turned to her, his expression unreadable. “Do I have to?” he asked, his voice cold and distant. Arianna frowned, confused by the sudden change in his demeanor. “What do you mean? You’re my husband, and I’ve just given you my body.” Kael chuckled darkly, the sound sending a chill down Arianna’s spine. "What was that?" Confusion swirling in her gaze as she watched him pulled out a cigarette. “You still don’t get it, do you, Arianna? I’ve never met anyone as naive as you," he lit it, exhaling a plume of smoke that clouded the air between them. He glanced over his shoulder, a sinister glint in his eyes. "Easy to deceive. The moon goddess made it easier to use you as well." Arianna’s heart sank, his words cutting deep like a dagger. Her mouth hung open, unable to utter a word. He continued. “My father, Dirus, fought alongside your father, Alpha Thane, for years. And yet, he was betrayed. I was there when your father beheaded mine for a crime he didn’t commit. I watched from the woods, crying my heart out. Then Alpha Thane lied, saying my father died in battle.” “What are you talking about?” Arianna’s voice trembled, dread creeping into her heart. Kael’s lips curled into a cruel smile. “You know exactly who your father was, Arianna. Should I remind you of how beastly he was?” “My father was not a beast, and you will not speak ill of him,” Arianna snapped, her eyes blazing with anger. Her father had been a strict ruler, but he had loved his people. Everything Kael was saying felt like a lie. “The pack needs a real leader, Arianna. And that’s not you.” Before she could react, two hefty guards entered the room. Arianna’s heart raced as she scrambled out of bed, unsure of what Kael was planning. “What are you...?” Her voice trailed off as Kael spun her around and plunged a dagger into her stomach, his eyes cold and merciless. Blood spilled from Arianna’s lips, her vision blurring with tears as she gasped in pain. This wasn’t the Kael she had fallen in love with. This was a stranger. A monster. “I, Kael, son of Dirus, reject you, Arianna, daughter of Thane, as my mate,” he whispered, and Arianna’s wolf howled in agony. Her heart felt like it was being torn apart. “Accept it,” he growled, his voice devoid of compassion. No. The pain was unbearable. Arianna shook her head, tears streaming down her face. She cried out as Kael twisted the dagger deeper into her flesh, her blood pooling on the floor. Its metallic scent filling the air. “Accept it!” he roared, his eyes filled with hatred and disgust. “I... accept your rejection,” she gasped, the words ripping through her soul. The pain was excruciating, like a thousand needles piercing her heart. Kael made it worse by yanking the dagger out. Arianna collapsed to the floor, her body trembling. Her nightgown was soaked with blood, and she struggled to breathe. The dagger had been coated with wolfsbane, preventing her from healing. Her wolf retreated into hibernation, unable to bear the cruelty of the rejection. “I hope you understand, Arianna. I had no choice. The pack needs a better ruler,” Kael said coldly before turning to the guards. “End her and bûrn the body.” _ Arianna watched as the first guard approached, crouching beside her. Painful whimpers escaped her throat, soft yet filled with agony. "End her and bûrn the body." She couldn’t believe those words had come from Kael’s mouth. The man she had given her heart and body to was a traitor, and she was just a pawn to his own game of stealing the throne? The thought made her heart clench even tighter. “All my life, I’ve wondered what it would feel like to kill a highborn. It’ll be a marvelous feeling, I suppose. Now, I finally get the chance, thanks to Alpha Kael,” the guard sneered, licking his lips, his eyes gleaming with bloodlust. Arianna shut her eyes, more tears streaming down her face. She was slipping into darkness, her strength fading quickly. Her breathing was labored, and she knew her condition would worsen if she didn’t do something about the wound Kael had inflicted. “But today isn’t the day for that,” the guard added, and Arianna’s eyes fluttered open in confusion. What? The second guard stepped forward, wearing the same twisted expression. “You’ve got a pretty face, eyes, lips, and body. Men would pay a fortune for you.” Arianna’s heart sank. She understood now—they were going to sell her. “No, please… just end me,” she tried to say, but her voice failed her, barely a whisper escaping her lips. She needed to think of a way out, but her mind was clouded by pain and betrayal. Her wolf, Lily, was silent, gone into hibernation, offering no help. The first guard pulled out a vial of liquid. “This will stop the bleeding and put you to sleep. Death would make you useless,” he said, pouring the liquid onto her wound. She hissed in pain as it stung her skin. They forced another vial to her lips, making her drink. The potion worked quickly, and Arianna’s world faded to black. Her fate… sealed. - “Ladies and gentlemen… welcome to today’s exclusive…” A voice broke through Arianna’s unconsciousness as she slowly emerged from the darkness. Her head throbbed, and her eyes fluttered open, struggling to adjust to the bright lights above her. The voice continued. “It is a pleasure to have you all out here…” Arianna’s vision cleared, and she saw the crowd around her, dressed in extravagant clothing, all eyes fixed on her. Many of the men’s gazes were filled with lust. Where am I? Memories flooded back—Kael’s betrayal, right after she had given herself to him. The same mate who had looked her in the eyes, rejected her, and ordered the guards to kill her and burn her body. Arianna’s eyes widened as she tried to move, but she was chained to a metal chair. Panic surged through her, her chest rising and falling with rapid breaths. A hand settled on her shoulder. “Easy, Alpha’s daughter…” The voice was mocking, and Arianna looked up to see a stranger giving her a condescending squeeze. What was happening? Were they going to kill her in front of all these people? “Tonight’s auction is a special one. Our item here is Arianna, the first daughter of the late Alpha Thane.” An auction? Right. The guards hadn’t killed her. They had brought her here to be sold like livestock. Her heart raced rapidly, pounding against her ribcage like a caged animal. Why was this happening? She was supposed to be the next ruler of the Ravenhood pack, and now she was about to be sold. This is disgusting… this is truly disgusting!