The Wolf God's Muse

Chapter 6 * Illusion Mate *

Ursula never imagined that the scene was going to hurt her this much. In the past,many mates came and went. So, she never cared about their existence. But watching Killian, taking care of his new mate bloomed the fire in her heart. Her eyes subconsciously became cold but she covered so well, bowing at him apologizing,

" I am sorry, My Lord! Lady Jessica is here to check on your mate!"

Jessica was one of the most prestigious healers of the town. She didn't take many patients except for the prominent figures like Alphas or the wolf God. Killian responded coldly, stepping away from Serena,

" Let her in!"

Lady Jessica entered gracefully, bowing at the wolf God and heard Killian saying,

" Lady Jessica! Look at my mate mark! Is there anything wrong? How can she still be alive?"

Jessica fluttered her eyelashes in surprise and assured him before approaching Serena. Upon hearing the healer was here, she didn't pull up her clothes again. Jessica came around the beautiful princess and was astonished to see the remarkable mark on her neck. It was completely different from all the marks that she had seen in the past. Jessica checked a few times and told Killian after turning around,

" Forgive me, my lord but I have never seen such a mark before. If princess Serena managed to survive, it has only one meaning. Either, the moon goddess blessed her which is quite impossible. The strong possibility is that she isn't your mate but an illusion."

Serena gasped hard in disbelief. What did she mean? If Killian wasn't her mate, who was he then to her?

Killian also roared, protesting her words,

" What nonsense are you saying? My wolf has felt her strongly. Do you think that my wolf will just pick anyone as his mate?"

Lady Jessica explained further in a timid voice, scared to anger the wolf God,

" Pardon my words but illusionary mates exist indeed. There is a strong possibility with you because the Moon Goddess is mad at you. So, I am just guessing that she might have done it on purpose to hurt you. Otherwise, it is impossible to survive after your mate mark."

The room fell in deadly silence after her explanation. Killian felt that his anger was going to explode at any moment. After so many years, he thought that his pain was finally ending. But NO!! It brought another curse for him.

He growled sharply, fuming in rage and anxiety,

" GET OUT!! GET OUT!!"

Ursula departed with Lady Jessica, smiling big in her heart. Finally, she could feel relieved since there would be no one who would rule over her. Killian was mad as well. So, he stormed outside without sparing a glance at Serena.

After the door was closed with a bang, Serena dropped on the floor numbly. Her eyes teared up and she burst into tears.

What was her fault in this life? She thought that she was going to live happily after that. Now that, she was married to the wolf God, what if her true mates show up one day? What will she explain to him?

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#KINGDOM OF MARVA( Serena's Father Kingdom)

The queen looked absolutely happy after morning arrived. She even told the palace maids to prepare a big feast for them because their enemy had finally died tonight. Her dearest daughter was definitely going to be the crown princess without any battles.

The Young princess, Sierra had worn a black gown already. She heard how the mates of Wolf God died. Not any chance that her weak sister had survived this fate. She dashed towards her mother with a high spirit, showed her black gown with a grin,

" Mother, how do I look? It's our first time to visit the wolf God's imperial. I should look presentable as the crown princess."

Queen Matilda smiled first then hissed at her girl who was too overreacting,

" Quickly change your mood! We can't be too happy. After all, she is your step-sister. Don't let your father see it."

Suddenly, the guards from the gate about the king's arrival. The mother & daughter quickly slipped into their acting mood. They cried miserably as the king appeared with a dumb expression. Queen Matilda ran to her husband, implying her words in a motherly voice,

" Husband,look at our baby Sierra. She can't stop crying at the thought of her sister's death. When are we heading for the wolf God's resident? Sierra would probably stop crying if she saw her sister."

The king was baffled by their cries. Since the morning, the rumours of Serena's miracle survival were all over the corners.

What were they crying for?

The king let out a cold snort at their crying,

" You two are big fools. Who said to you that Serena has died? She is already alive. People are calling her a miracle princess. She is surely lucky. I am proud that she is my princess."

The king went deeper into the private palace, leaving the mother and daughter puzzled at their spots. Matilda almost screamed out loud, stomping on her feet,

" How could...this happen...."

Her plans had failed miserably. Not only was Serena alive, she was mated to the most powerful werewolf ever. How could she give the throne to her daughter now?

Sierra was shocked as well. Thinking of how she had already thrown a party for the celebration of her becoming the crown princess, she was embarrassed and raged.

How could this b***h be so lucky?

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Later that night, the palace maids were all confused about Serena's status in this household. It wasn't sure whether she was really a mate of the wolf God or not.

How could they call her 'lady'?

However, Serena was very kind and soft towards them. Naturally, they felt respect towards her. Ursula made a quick visit at Serena's room. In either way, she went there to show off her status as the lady of the house. When she saw Serena in pain, her lips curled up in satisfaction.

She offered, faking her generously,

" Poor girl! You must be suffering. Remember to notify me if you need any assistance."

Ursula left with just a few words. But Serena felt that Ursula was really good to her. After she left, the head maid suggested, placing the bowl of her ointment at a side,

" Princess! If you don't mind..I suggest you keep your distance from Mistress Ursula. Don't get fooled by her kind words."

Serena tilted her head to glance at the maid, mumbling weakly,

" Why? What's wrong?"

The head maid sighed, preparing to apply the ointment on her mate mark to reduce the pain,

" She is deeply in love with the wolf god. However, he doesn't care for her like a lover. They are practically f**k buddies only."

Serena felt a little sour in her heart. Did she make any difference here? No!! The lady said that they were just messed up. Even she had no idea why the Moon Goddess was giving her another painful life. Maybe, she was better off dead than being a puppet here to show off only.

When she was lost in thoughts, the maid put the ointment on her wound mark. Instead of feeling better, a hot burn ran through her body. Serena's body curled up in pain as she let out a deep groan of pain.

The maid was shocked as well as she got up to stare at the wound in disbelief,

" Princess..how..how is this possible..Your wound has suddenly turned worse..But the healer said that it was a treatment for your pain..O my goddess!"

Serena murmured through her clenched teeth, feeling like her body was burning in pain,

" I..I am fine... Don't panic..."

The head maid wasn't convinced with her words. She could clearly see the tears in her eyes. She replied hurriedly, rushing to the doorway to ask for help,

" How can I let it go.. There must be some mistake..Let me call the healer to check on you again.."

The pain soon transformed into her entire body. She was wailing with her eyes closed and felt someone walking inside with heavy steps. She thought that it was the maid who was looking after her. Assuming that a cold bath could ease her pain, she urged through her broken voice,

" I...Can you help me get rid of this dress? I want to take a cold shower.. Maybe it can help.. "

With another wail, fresh blood pierced through her mating mark. She heard a deep growl of wolves behind her back. All her hair stood up freezing in shock. Before she could see the person, her dress was ripped off fully, exposing her naked body.

Serena gasped in shock, smelling the familiar scent of his body. She wanted to protest. However, his command left no room for discussion,

" Don't you dare to move! "