Bullied Mate Of The Lycan Kings – Chapter 146

Lily’s POV

“She’s dead.” Aiden confirmed, kneeling by the cold, stiff body of the woman that had been alive only moments ago with a shy smile as she offered me the meal that she had said was sent to me specifically from Zac. Granted there had been something about her that was strange and I couldn’t quite put a finger on but death?

Dahlia’s presence within me had become an enigma, her once-vibrant essence now silent and withdrawn and if it weren’t for the lifeless body lying before me, I might have questioned whether she truly existed, or if someone else had dealt the maid death’s blow.

on, rushing toward the lifeless form on the ground. His fingers pressed against the woman’s wrist, searching for a pulse that I knew would never come back. It was as if he was determined to confirm the irreversible truth that my own hands had brought about.

reality. The room felt cold, my heart a heavy weight in my chest. The scene before me felt like a nightmare that I couldn’t wake up from.

Ren’s voice cut through the haze of shock that enveloped me, loud and clear in my head “I can feel you practically panicking, Lily. Are you safe? Did something happen? Tell me where

still in my room, surrounded by the aftermath of a tragedy I couldn’t fully comprehend.

returned to my side, his arms wrapping around me in a gentle yet firm embrace. His presence was a lifeline, grounding me amidst the chaos that had erupted and planted itself within the sanctuary of my room.

body lay motionless, a haunting reminder of my own capacity for destruction.

earer, a mixture of relief and trepidation washed over me. His pre

in question was refusing to even say a word to me,

duchess, but I’m coming right away.”

hey were rushing to my side made me grateful that I wasn’t alone in this… Not anymore. I had people who would stand by me, even in the darkest of times.

each time I pushed, I was met with continued silence that gnawed at my consciousness, leaving me with a sense of emptiness that seemed to mirror the lifeless form on the floor. If I wasn’t so horrified by what had just happened, I might have laughed at how my life has the ability to go from great to terrible in the blink of an e

my entire body shaking and Aiden held me even tighter, kissing the side of my head.

ven worse? Killing, death… that’s what she does best. What if I just unleashed a monster?

e minute he sensed my terror.

en soon after and Ren rushed into the room, looking lik

ed. His eyes changed back almost as quickly as they had when he entered and he walked to where I was sitting, Aiden beside me and knelt in front of me.

ed and I couldn’t see memories, your eyes show that you’re scared of yourself.”

nd glanced at where the woman was currently lif

ieve you.”

s and knelt beside her, his hand touching her head as his pupils disappeared and as if contact with her burned him, he moved away almost immediately, his body stiffening as he looked back at us and just then, Zac walked into the room with an entourage of guards.

about to follow him into the room.

oor behind him.

face turned so

’s going

to explain but I shook my head. This was my cross and I was ready to fac

t happened to Zac, I was glad that my eyes were not already leaking from how much tears I was ho

finish my sentence and Aiden’s arm around my shoulders pulled me closer so I could lean against him.

don’t think she killed her for no reason, Lily. This woman” Ren nodded towards where her body laid “works for the rebellion and most of her memories have been wiped with the same dark magic that I noticed

ced than anyone else in the room and my theory had been confirmed after he killed that gardener.

y stiffening with rage. “f*****g wolfsbane in my mate’s food!”

e rebellion were taken care of.” Zac seethed but it was Ren that answered.

new tempo.

means we’re not just fighting the humans and hunters. We’re fighting ourselves.

he entire room went really quiet as we digest

eemed she had spies and supporters here in Poison fang and probably in Silver Moon too.

it.

ord must have gotten to them that she has awakened her wolf. They’ll come for her.”

We all will.” Zac said vehemently. “They probably think they’re still dealing with the s

at a crossroads. The battle against Cynthia and her puppeteers had escalated, and the stakes had never been higher. We were at war.