Nyx's Pov

Our gazes met, my own sad green orbs filled with fear meeting his dark eyes void of emotions. He assessed my features for a while with a frown on his face before looking away like I was insignificant.

of course, you are insignificant to him!

"You may sit." The Beta chirped sassily like she was in charge and I could have sworn that I heard willow snort.

They both approached the table as we sat, still entangled with each arms in arms and I grew nervous as they got nearer.

Lycus walked to the seat opposite me and drew it out for the Beta to sit. My heart lurched at this gesture. She sent him a flirty smile before taking her seat which she did while sending me a cold glare.

He took his seat next and I felt my insides flutter at the close proximity within us. He was so near and the urge to reach out and smooth his brows which were etched in a frown was strong.

"Mother." He cleared his throat, "Can we talk outside before breakfast starts?" He asked her and I knew he wanted to talk about me being at the table.

"Not now Lycus." She said sending him a smile, "Whatever you have to talk about can wait dear boy." I knew she was trying to avoid the conversation.

There was a brief silence at the table, no one saying anything and from the look on Lycus and Helena's faces, I could tell that they were mind linking.

My stomach growled embarrassingly disrupting the silence and Lycus sent me a glare. I hid my head in shame.

"Ohh, we have a hungry one." The beta snorted, "Shall we eat?" She said clapping her hands and servants began to swim in coming our sides to help us in dishing the food.

Before they could get to us, a soft wind blew and a bright light shone following the sudden appearance of someone in the room. I jumped in shock but other members of the table seemed unfazed as if it was a regular occurrence.

The person that came in was a male. He was dressed in a white garment and wore a golden band on his head which shone brightly. In his hand he held a scroll.

"Your highness." He bowed towards Lycus, "Sorry for the intrusion but this is an emergency."

Lycus nodded at him and he proceeded in greeting other table members before turning to Helena and then he went on one knee bowing to her before handing her the scroll.

I was bewildered at the way he greeted and bowed to her and I began to wonder what rank she held apart from being the former Luna.

"What is it Dendri?" She asked collecting the scroll, "Did the other members send you?"

"Yes, you Highness." He replied still in that position, "Your presence is needed immediately and you can read the letter on your way."

"Okay, I guess I better start going." She said standing up from her seat.

Going where? Was she leaving me? How do I cope here? No, she can't leave! I panicked severely as I watched her rise from the table.

"Everyone have a lovely breakfast." She smile at them, "See you later Nyx, do enjoy yourself." She patted my cheek before telling Dendri to rise.

He did and they held hands, instantly they vanished.

A lump formed in my throat and I swallowed hard. She just left me here with people who hate me and my existence. I turned back to the table still stunned hoping that my existence is ignored and I have a peaceful breakfast.

The servants came forward to continue their tasks but no one came to me. I just sat there with folded arms as everyone got help in getting their plates filled. I salivated at the sight of the food and the aroma made it more appetizing which made me hungrier.

"Let me help you dear." It was the cook, was she there all this while? I didn't want her to help me, she would do something terrible again.

She reached across the table, took a bowl of very hot and palatable soup.

"Thank you." I mumbled as she brought it before me to place it on the table but it wasn't placed on the table. She dropped it in my lap and the hot content poured on my dress, seeping through it and burnt my skin.

I tried not to scream at the pain but it wasn't successful. All heads turned towards me in annoyance. I tried to fight the tears back as my hands were fisted to by side.

"Oh my Goddess." She shrieked like she genuinely pitied me, "I am so sorry." She mocked apologised, "Do you want me to help you clean that?"

"No." I croaked trying to clean up my messed up dress with a napkin I had grabbed.

"Tracy." Lycus growled at her.

"Oh Darling." The Beta interjected touching his arm, "It was just a mistake, right mother?" She looked up at her mother, the cook with a pout.

"Yea Alpha." The cook said, "It was a mistake."

"You may take your seat." He gritted and she left to sit at the other side of the table after throwing me a sinister smirk.

yeap! She pulled that stunt of purpose.

I wondered what position she held apart from being the cook for her to have a seat at the table for high rankings.

Everyone began to eat and I reached out to a tray of steak on the table picked one with the huge fork and place it on my plate and then I took two more pieces. I took some mashed potatoes too and some sauce.

"I wonder where all the food goes after eating like a glutton not like you are gonna add up flesh anyway." The Beta said causing everyone to erupt in laughter except Lycus. He just stayed silent eating his meal.

The laughter soon died down and I started eating silently taking small bits as I still felt the icy glare of the Beta on me. As the breakfast went on I couldn't deal with taking small bits, I was hungry. I began to take big bits stuffing my mouth as I ate, I felt more satisfied this way.

Lycus gazed at me with an amused look on his face.

"What a pig." The Beta said, "No table manners, can't even control her loud chewing and wide mouth in the presence of people above her."

I blocked out her words, trying not to pay attention to her as I picked up my glass of water and took a gulp.

I belched and I could have swore I heard Lycus chuckle lightly as every other occupant of the table apart from willow glared at me.

"Your highness." One of the older men at the table said, "The matter of you finding your mate is still left unanswered." The man said and I froze, "The pack needs a luna and the entire werewolf community needs a Queen luna."

"He is right your highness." The lady who had spoken to me rudely earlier on when I first came in talked, "A king is nothing without is Queen and everyone is talking about you being mateless, something needs to be done about it."

Lycus was silent, I gazed at him waiting for him to say something admiring his features as I did. He was gorgeous and the only thing on my mind was running my hands through his locks as he kissed me deeply. The more I stared at his face, the more I got more attracted and I wanted him to kiss me badly.

I wished he would.

"Stop staring at my future mate like you want to fuck him!" The Beta snapped at me bringing me out if my hex.

future mate?!

"Have you found your mate my King?" Another lady asked and my breath hitched as I awaited his reply.

"No." He said and my face fell. I turned back to my food. He really wanted nothing to do with me, here he was lying to everyone in my presence that he hadn't found me.

"Then you must take one your highness." The lady said, "You aren't getting any younger, you need a heir, the pack needs a luna and the community needs a Queen."

"As you know…" The Beta trailed off butting into the conversation, "Lycus and I are planning on mating soon."

I choked coughing out loud gasping for air as I snatched my drink.

"Are you okay sweetie?" She purred at me, "Is something wrong?"

I took gulps of water while trying to process what I had just heard, no! He couldn't possibly do this! Why keep me here if he wanted her?

I waited for him to counter her statement, to say that she was lying but nothing came forth. He didn't even utter a single word.

"And when will the date be? The date of the mating ceremony?" Her mother asked excitedly.

"We haven't come up with one yet." Lycus said.

"But we will soon." The beta placed a hand on his smiling at him and he smile back. My heart broke at the sight.

The meal continued and everyone was back to their food and back to silence. I ate my food quietly hoping that the silence remains this way and no one brings up another conversation or talks to me.

"Do you ever stare at yourself in the mirror Nyx?" The Beta suddenly asked and I looked up at her, "You somewhat strange from others." She said, "What was that word again? Ugly!"

"Laya!" Lycus gritted at her, "Enough!"

"Excuse me." I said standing up with tears falling from my eyes, I couldn't take it anymore, I ran out of the dining hall away from them without ever glancing back.

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I wiped the tears off my face on hearing the knock at the door. I stood up from the bed, the bedsheets were wet from my constant tear flow. I walked to the door to answer it.

It was the nanny. She had brought Amara.

My baby jumped into my arms, "I missed you so much baby."

"I missed you too." I hugged her tightly, "Thank you." I smiled at the nanny before locking the door and going back into the room.

Amara and I spent less time with each other ever since we came here and I hated it. She was on the floor holding fluffy as I sat on the bed braiding her hair and telling her a story.

"And so she married the prince and he took care of her and loved her. They lived happily ever after." I said, "The End!" We both said coincidentally with giggles.

"Mummy, would we be like them living happily ever after?" she asked.

"Yes baby." I smiled at her without being sure that we could have a happy ending.

"I hope you find your prince soon." She said and I smiled sadly having nothing to say to her.

A knock sounded in the door again and I went to check who it was. To my surprise it was willow, the girl from breakfast.

After exchanging greetings, I let her in and we began to talk.

I liked her. I could see a friend in her already.

"I am so sorry Nyx." She said, "You do not deserve what happened at breakfast today."

"It's okay." I shrugged finishing up Amara's hair.

"Would you like to go out?"

"Yes!" Amara squealed.

"Where to?" I asked Willow, "The Alpha doesn't want me going out, I don't want any trouble."

"Oh come on, we are just going to the mall." She said, "You are his guest not his prisoner."

Amara turned to me with a pout, "Mommy say yes please? Say yes!"

The ride to the mall was short. We got down from the car and headed into it. It was huge. I held Amara closely as I felt uneasy. I wasn't used to being in public places and being in large crowds.

"Can we leave now?" I asked Willow.

"Oh come on." She said dragging my hand and pulling me into the crowd, "We have got a lot of shopping to do."

"But, I don't have any money."

"Bills on me!"

I was really tired from walking around and it was time to go home. We got into the car and I couldn't stop thanking Willow over and over again.

She had gotten us a lot of stuff. She got lots of toys for Amara and I picked a few clothes that actually fit me.

She drove us back to the pack house and we crept in silently the same way we had crept out.

"Thank you so much for today." I said again and she hugged me.

"It's okay Nyx." She smiled at me, "We would be hanging out a lot now cause we are besties!"

Besties! I had never had a best friend before, "Yeah." I nodded at her not knowing what to say.

"Bye! See you later!" She hugged me one more time before running out of the room.

"I am going to play with my toys outside mommy." Amara gave me a peck and left the room too.

I smiled at her as she left.

I closed to door and went to place the stuff I had gotten in the empty closet. I locked it and turned back only to see Lycus standing in the room staring at me.

I shrieked in fright.

"What are you doing here?" I asked him.

"It's my castle." He snorted, "I go where I want."

I nodded at him not moving from where I was.

"You went out Nyx."

I gulped, I was in trouble, "I am sorry."

"That's not why I am here either way." He said, "I am here because of the request you made the last time." He said before I could ask the reason why he was here.

"Okay…."

"Do you really want you dear Andros to be released?"

"Yes." I mumbled.

"I will grant your wish."

"Thank you." I was excited, "Thank you so much."

"But on one condition." He said and I looked at him as he walked closer to me. He was standing before me now, towering over me and he was close, way too close.

"What is that?" I asked.

"I want you to kiss me Nyx."

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