Traded To The Lycan King

"Merikh POV

I pace my office, back and forth, waiting for Percy to update me on what the hell is happening.

"You could just go watch for yourself." Hayes says, unamused. He is angry with me. It's not like he has a reason to be. It's not his mate about to have a meetup with her ex and probably try to run off. "Why the hell would I want to watch her betray me?"

"You are making assumptions." He shoots back, wandering to the massive bay window overlooking the lake and the cliff that is above it. I roll my eyes, looking at him.

"The last time I didn't make assumptions, I was blindsided and our father ended up murdered."

"She isn't the bitch that set you up. Colette doesn't have a calculating bone in her b*dy and you know that," Hayes groans, throwing his head back before he glares over at me.

"How would I know that?" I grit out to him. "How do I know she didn't lure him here?"

"Wow." he scoffs with the shake of his head before turning to face me fully. "Is that what it's come to? You are so

I over?" hopelessly in love with that poor girl that you are convincing yourself she will screw

"f**k off," I grumble. He is wrong, trust is earned. When it's given freely, that's when people screw you over, or worse, when it gets people killed.

-Grady found her-

Percy says in the back of my mind and I glare at my younger brother, who still shakes his head. He finally lifts his hands like he gives up and he retreats to the couch where he plops down with a heavy sigh. "If Colette finds out, she may never forgive you," He grumbles.

"You and I both know there is a lot she won't forgive me for, won't change her fate or mine." I move

toward the window, my heart pumping as I wait for more information from Percy. "She is mine whether she hates me or

not."

-She hit him in the face- Percy says and I can hear his amusement, like he is proud of our little Luna, and I smirk to myself.

I like the sound of her hitting her ex mate who felt she was worth letting

go. Not that I can hate him too much. How can I when he is the reason I know she is truly mine? No, Grady's screw up made my plan so much easier to get her into my pack. But that doesn't mean I have to lik -Stay close but not too close-

-Alpha...I hear Percy's conflict through the mindlink and my anger grows. I know he and Penny take their role seriously. But until tomorrow, until she is

officially their Luna and announced to the pack, their loyalty is expected to remain with me and the pack.

-That is your Luna, Percy. Your job is to make sure she is safe. If she tries to leave with him, you will stop her. Do you understand?—

-Yes, Alpha-he shoots back.

pointed scowl, but I ignore it. He's never found his mate, so he doesn't get to dictate how I treat mine or determine if I can

spot. Why not send me?" He asks. "Why the hell

control me!" I roar at him, my eyes burning him up

f**king Grady? The second I leave this office, that fucker is dead and it will hurt Colette. It will f**king hurt her and as much as I know all of

mate. There is no one else for

create this opportunity, Hayes, but I will not pass up the chance to determine her loyalty before I take her as my Luna. It's as if the moon goddess hers "You are making a mistake." Hayes grits out, standing and slapping a hand on my shoulder. "You should

trust-"

trust? The mate bond that already fucked me once? That the

only thing I trust is

his voice dripping in disappointment. "The cool Alpha of Death everyone talks about. Been a while

Alpha-Percy says, breaking through the mind

lycan wants to do is go to her, chase her down and hold her tight. Not in a million years did I think she would... I mean, I had hoped, but even I

breathe for the first time. Just knowing she is choosing me

I make my way

tree line, listening to the hushed whispers of Colette and the fuckface Grady who seems to think he can sneak into my territory unnoticed. The wind works in my favor, blowing their words toward "I don't like this," Percy protests from

ask," I

is breaking her trust," he warns me, but

him before he

shadows.

mean?" Grady's voice whispers,

you."

afraid of

should be," she snaps. "He will end you so quickly. I have seen how quickly he changes, Grady. You don't stand a

I will scoop this dickwad up and stow him away in my

He says with conviction. "You said you love me. How can

my chest aches, my lycan

When did she tell him she loved him? Tonight? Before I

says once

what? you will just stay here

made a promise!" She hisses and Grady scoffs,

Grady says, sounding angry.

1. up.

sounds tired, worn down. Grady tugs her close to his

turns red.

Grady whispers, then he grips the back of her n*ck and presses

a second, before dragging my eyes away. All semblance of pride or happiness obliterates and I'm left feeling hollow

only the ringing in my ears as her betrayal reopens a part of my injured soul I thought I had sealed with hatred. Betrayed twice by the

he shoots