Bullied Mate Of The Lycan Kings – Chapter 163

Lily’s pov

I didn’t realize that I had slept off until I opened my eyes hours later to see Cade sleeping soundly beside me. My heart swelled and my core ached as I remembered how he had brought me to o****m two more times after the first before exhaustion took the two of us. I felt complete and even though I couldn’t feel Dahlia’s presence, I felt a sort of calmness that told me she would feel the same way.

I was about to stand up from the bed when Cade blinked, his face so adorable as he slowly opened his eyes.

that made me laugh and I hugged him before rising up from the bed.

entered under the shower, felt his body mold next to mine and I sighed contentedly as he kissed my shoulder, reaching forward to lather soap all over my body. I would have wished to stay longer under the s

uickly putting it on and waiting for him to dress up. As we left the room together, I finally took in the penthouse.

ved to be loved.

ng everything that I had gone through.

een her, which was yesterday.

. Her features were sharper and her eye color looked like it had another shade that made her look even more beautiful. it made her look almost inhuman. For a second, I wondered if she would show any characteristics that were similar to her sire.

for a moment.

t made me scared but then I glanced at Zac.

on what she was eating and I raised my brows in surprise. Hu

es looked back to Zac immediately and I was about to ask him how it was possible but I saw his eyes move between me and Cade and I saw when he realized what had happened between us. A dark look crossed over his eyes and he looked away almost immediately, causing me to flinch. I didn’t say

k on Zac again but he was looking at an inexistent crack in the wall but from the way his shoulder was tense, I was certain that he wasn’t looking at the painting at all. I looked away to see that Bia and Angelo were watching me with curious amusement.

ore the hurt in my chest at Zac’s blatant avoidance

feeling like I was hit by a truck, I feel alright.

like herself.

’t want to say the words but Bia smile

he spot for me, I tried it first.” She gave Angelo a look that was almost intimate and I was surprised that Angelo continued to allow Bia to feed from him given that he was a hunter that hunted wolves like us and Paradise vampires.

f there was hope for her to have a semblance of normalcy in her life.

ocolate that he placed in front of me, which made me give him

sorry to disturb you. I’ve come with news that there has been some trouble at the border than needs yo

eyes immediately moved to Cade to gauge his expression. Cade merely smiled and cupped my cheek, his eyes betraying nothing. “It’s nothing important” he said gently with a bright smile and before I could pry and ask him to tell us what is going on if it’s not such a big deal, he r

?

Cade…”

us to make sure that you don’t leave Gold crest and I’m sure he means well so please promise me. Promise you that you’ll be careful.”

d even though I

ody amongst the heaps of bodies on the battle-ridden floor.

ed with horror.

ith shadows around the tip that indicated there was dark magic involved, fashioned out of rhodium piercing his heart. As fast as th

d sweat broke on my face and I rose to my feet. I

ut what he heard.”

yourself.”

biased by presumptions.

him. We’ll take the fight to them if that’s what they want. You will stay behind with your men and Angelos hunters. My mate must be protected at all times.”

th you,” I announced,

with worry when he saw me. “You’re sweat

e asked, a worried scowl, creating ridges in his forehead as he walked back to me and cradled my

ome with you”

and knelt in front of me. He took my hand.

n. I want to help too. What did Ren inform you and why am I being kept out of the loop?”

in harm’s way.”

ucted that Zac keep me away from trouble.

e say?” I inquired.

wed. “His message concerns me as th

ll my own weight. I don’t want you to shoulder all the burden. I want to help.” I whispered, my voice breaking at the end and Ca

s no way the hunters can get through our borders without going through Silver Moon and I’m sure the alpha and Luna won’t let that happen.”

ong”

ll come back to you, I prom

you. You need me. I can help. Let me help.”

while, considering my offer. “It’s precisely because I know how powerful you are that I don’t want you coming with me to the border. I need you here, just in case my people need you.”

ating that I saw sense in what he was saying.

’ll compromise. I’ll go to the borders while you protect the tower and the heart

neglect his duties. So I feigned a smile and rose to my feet, planting a kiss on his lips and watching as he walked out of the house,

tchen was filled with awkward silence when I

s expr

d. I looked to my best friend to see her looking between the tw

t.

ower and check in with Ren about the Aiden situation.” He said to no one in particular and didn’t even glance at me before he started to walk away.

“You’re going to have to tell me wh

oiding you.”

now it.”

akes, I just want to take a shower, Lily.”

ying?”

away right now, I will not bring this up again.

now, Zac, so don’t you dare walk away.”

was done with his attitude.

hen.

her hand and shook his head.

where Bia had dropped my plate of food for me, deciding to stuff my face to numb the hurt.