The Love of a Lycan

Chapter 636 - THE MATE BOND

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Jedrek roared through the mind-link when he watched one of his generals was about to make a sneak attack on Lilac. He didn't need their help to take this girl down. It was between him and her.

However, it remained unclear why he was so forbidding about the idea of them helping him. Whether it was because of his pride that made him so eager and insisting on defeating this girl alone, or was it because of his fear. At the back of his mind, he feared that they would harm her. Because deep down, he knew that they were more than capable of tearing his mate's body apart once this girl ran out of her energy.

Harm her? It could've been his desire if it wasn't because of the stupid mate-bond. But it somehow prevented him from doing so. He couldn't bring himself to do what he was naturally good at. Killing.

Jedrek once again, watched his mate escape his attack. She went through the hole on a wall, and she grew roots from the ground to cover it up. What was she thinking? That the roots was supposed to slow him down? Little did she know, NOTHING could hold the beast back! He was beyond furious and fueled by so much anger.

Although, he must admit that part of him was amused with her little effort. He watched her failing again and again on attempts to run away from him. This became a chasing game, one of his favorite parts while acting as a predator.

However, it was only a minor part of him. A small part of the beast in him who needed his mate. It was in their nature to long for their mate, wanting to be as close as possible to the gravity that he was bound to. But, Jedrek wouldn't allow himself to crumble and surrender to that fate. He will kill her.

In his second attempt, the beast successfully tore down the roots that blocked his way. Then, he let go all of his senses to lead his way. His legs moved faster towards the irresistible scent of his mate. He could feel that she was not that far away.

The beast spotted her slowing down. She struggled to catch her breath. That was his only chance, and he used it to pounce on her, just like what a predator would do to its prey. He brought her down, and pinned her under his big paw. His claws threatened to tear her delicate skin. Blood spilling could happen in any second.

However, before he could do that, he was brought to something unexpected. A silver dagger in her hand stabbed him through his shoulder. This sneaky girl was a sly, and he did not see that coming at all. Her irresistible sweet fragrance was nothing but her scent. She was not as sweet as her scent. She was a fighter, and somehow he was pleased with her trait.

It took him one single touch, and the sparks erupted between them. The perks of touching your own mate, the temptation was hard to describe, and impossible to resist. He found himself lulled in serenity, and that sensation caught him off-guard.

The beast cursed at the moon goddess for that. This only made things arduous for him. They were so close, too close for the beast liking. He could feel her heart beating so fast under his paw. Her hot, shaky breath brushed his fur satisfyingly, it sent shivers down his spine.

Not only Jedrek who was brought into something unexpected. It was the same for Lilac. Her eyes were filled with shock and fear. But, it was because of the sparks. She had never felt something like this before! She didn't see that coming.

Selene never told her about this. She tried to remember any of Selene's careful explanations to her. And none of it was even close enough to describe the delightful feeling that stirred up inside her stomach.

At that moment, Lilac realized that she was so close to death. The beast could strike her any moment now. But, something that could not be explained made her stay there. Somehow she didn't want to run away from it. So stupid!

Lilac's hand was still holding the dagger that she had used to stab the beast. But apparently, in that brief moment, none of them seemed to care about anything. Until, the beast let out a deafening roar.

"Ahhh!" Lilac screamed in pain when she felt the beast's claws pierced her skin, spilling her blood. She closed her eyes, waiting for the inevitable final attack from the beast. Thinking that some of his giant fangs would absolutely rip her throat and deliver her to a painful death in any seconds now. But, it just never came.

Lilac was trembling in fear. She was terrified when she felt the hot breath caressing her skin, neck, shoulder, and the base of her throat. His fangs grazed the wound that he made and started licking her blood.

Lilac's eyes fluttered. She opened them slowly to look at the beast that was standing above her. She moved her frail neck that was gently held under his gigantic paw. He didn't kill her, or at least not yet. Lilac and the beast stayed silent for a few long minutes.

It felt like eternity. Even an insane idea managed to cross her mind that she would love to stay the way they were now for as long as possible. But then, she shook her head to get rid of this stupid thought. Her slight movement ended up stretching her wound that was being licked by the beast.

A soft whimper escaped her lips. Then, the beast's paw finally let go of Lilac's throat, but he didn't move off of her. When he raised his head, she couldn't help but to think if there were any animals she had seen that were as big as him. And she couldn't remember one.

Lilac gulped hard, forcing her whimper down to her throat when he lowered his head to lock their eyes in that intense stare. Even in her predicament, Lilac still found the beast was hauntingly beautiful.

Damn! Didn't Selene say that this bond would only affect Jedrek?—she thought. historical

"Why do you want to kill me?" Lilac asked with her voice that sounded no more than a whisper. She let go the silver dagger that she had been holding, and let it stuck there on his left shoulder where she stabbed him before.

Lilac closed her eyes and groaned when the blazing sun hit her vision so suddenly when the beast finally eased slowly off of her, and moved away from her. Once her eyes could adjust with the light, she tried to sit down.

And then, she found the Lycan King, the King of all Alphas, was standing tall right before her in his human form, staring down with unfathomable emotion. He reached his left shoulder and pulled out the silver dagger. He didn't even flinch, as if it was nothing for him. And she saw blood start to seep through his white clothes.

"Why do you want to kill me?" Lilac asked again, this time her voice was slightly louder and braver. Because this was the only question that she needed to know the answer to.

"Because you are weak," Jedrek answered without hesitation. "I despise your kind!" His voice was pleasant to hear, but his words carried only pain to her.

"I don't want it too!" Lilac glared at Jedrek as she stood up. "I don't care about this stupid mate-bond! You can be with whoever you want. But I'm here for something more important than that!"