Claimed By A Ruthless Lycan

Claimed By A Ruthless Lycan

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Introduction

"Do you have any idea what would happen if I claimed you right now?" His deep voice echoed, making me swallow hard.

"What do you mean?" I muanaged to ask, breathless and amazed that I could speak without stumbling over my words. Was he really going to claim me when I wasn't even his mate?

"It means that every part of you would be mine..." He replied, his voice low as he reached out, gently brushing his thumb against my lip.

"If any man dares to touch you... even just a fraction of how I do," he warned, tightening his grip around my throat to drive his point home.

I let out a sharp whimper.

"He'll end up in a shallow grave, and you'll be bound to my bed, feeling pleasure so intense that my name will be the only thing you remember," he said, his finger moving inside me. "Do you understand?" he whispered.



Aria De Luther's life had turned into a nightmare after her mate, Nathan Gazelle, Rejected and betrayed her, leaving her soul in tatters from his cruelty.

He had sentenced her to death, but Aria never expected the cruel twist her life would take when she was bought by the ruthless Lycan King, Alpha Demetrius, who saw her as nothing more than a tool for his primal desires.

She was meant to submit to his will and satisfy his dark cravings, even if it meant breaking her completely. Trapped in his dominant world, she had to endure his wicked grasp and overwhelming lust.

Chapter 1

Aria stood in a glamorous wedding dress, which surrounded her like petals giving her the look of the next ruler of the Blood moon pack and a beloved bride that she truly is. She stare back at her beautiful reflection from the giant Mirror which stood tall in front of her. 

Her breath was quick as she gathered courage. Today she is going to be mated to her beloved husband Nathan Gazelle the Alpha of the Searot pack. A strong and unyielding leader which she fell in love at first sight.

She could blissfully remember the day she set her eyes on him. That day she felt something she hasn't feel in years. It was on a full moon at the green hill garden where she stood plugging some jasmine flower her favorite,a strong igniting scent reached her nostril, she knew she couldn't denied the feeling that clouded her. It melted her completely, prompting her eyes to search the space frantically. When she spun around, her gaze locked with his. Her Mate.

He stood tall and handsome, his smile making her heart race. As he approached, Aria lips parted in awe, her wolf purring in satisfaction. He kissed the back of her hand and whispered that single, powerful word.

“Mate.”

Their love grew, heart connected and all that was left was marriage.

Taking a deep breath, a smile formed on her lips, she just couldn't wait to be Nathan official bride. She couldn't wait to have him by her side, as her alpha.

The room door flew open revealing her mother in-law who walked in with a greasefull Smile as she approached Aria. "You look beautiful my daughter" Tamara complimented stepping closer to the beautiful bride before her. "My Son is so lucky you have a woman like you" 

she planted a soft kiss on Aria’s forehead before looking gracefully at her. "You both will rule greatly".

"Thank you mother" Aria bow before settling her gaze at Ashley her best friend who walked in almost immediately. 

Ashley eyes widened immediately it met Aria transfigured self."You look so stunning Ari.... I don't even know how to define your present look." Ashley complimented in delight before taking Aria's hand. 

"Oh Ashley you are full with dramas we don't want to keep everyone waiting" Tamara reminded.

"Oh that true. Goodluck. may the moon grant you your desires".

"Thank you "Aria replied with a smile before following Tamara who led her towards the grand hall where everyone was waiting. 

"Got on Nathan is waiting" Tamara gestured.Aria took a deep breath before strolling down to the alter,where Nathan stood smiling her.

“Aria De Luther , do you accept Nathan Gazelle as your mate and husband to stand beside you as you lead the BLOOD MOON pack to protect and cherish as long as the moon shines above?” the elder asked.

Aria swallowed the lump in her throat. She felt Nathan fingers gently caress the back of her hand, and she smiled. Her heart fluttering.

“I do,” she whispered, her voice barely audible.

The elder turned to Nathan . Nathan Gazelle, do you accept Aria as your mate and wife to stand beside her as she leads the BLOOD MOON pack to protect and cherish her as long as the moon shines above?”

Nathan response was swift and steady. “I do.”

They were handed chalices, and as the ritual dictated, they dipped their fingers into the sacred water, marking each other’s foreheads with the crescent moon symbol.

“By the light of the moon and the will of the pack, you are now bound as mates and leaders. May your bond be strong, and may your rule bring prosperity to us,” Elder Kalus intoned.

The hall erupted into cheers and howls as Nathan claimed Aria lips in a tender kiss, a symbol of their union.

?

Nathan Soft lips traced around Aria's neck sending a cool shiver down her spine. she was really enjoying his touch but couldn't get enough of him.

He swept her off her feet making her bit her lower lips seductively while unbuttoning his shirt,she soon got it out of his sleeves while staring at his sexy torso,her finger tips trace his chest down to his abdomen.

He locked eyes with hers and lean closer to her neck, his lips moist touched her delicate skin and soft moan left her lips.

His hand slowly climbed up to her left breast,his finger traced the crest and she shivered,her nipples was peaked and already hard,he folded it and she closed her eyes,she threw her head back which gave his lips access to her neck,he kissed her from her neck and slowly brought his lips to her right breast,he cover her nipple in his hot mouth while his finger traced the other.

'Promise you won't touch her on your wedding night' the voice rang in his head which made him to stop his actions immediately dropping Aria on the bed,Aria looked at him confusedly wanting to ask him what the problem was but she was shut by the light kiss her gave her.

"I know you have a lot to ask me,but I don't think I can do this for now" he said putting on his clothes,Aria lips parted in disbelief .

"But we are already mated and I need to be mark by you as a sign to show our bond" she swallowed hard.

"I know, am not feeling good tonight maybe another time" He kissed her forehead and laid in his side of the bed leaving Aria drown in her on thought. She adjusted herself before laying on her side of the bed.

Late midnight, Aria eyes fluttered open,she stretched out lazily and her hand met an empty space leaving her in total confusion. she sat up and look over to the window it was still night where possible will Nathan be?. she asked herself before standing up.

She reached out to the door twisting the knob before walking out. she walked slowly through the silent corridor not wanting to wake anyone up but an unusual noise hit her sensitive ears.

Her eyes drafted towards the direction the noise was coming from, her it led her to her sick father chamber. Curiosity grip her with immediate effect,wanting to know why will her sick father be awake by the time of the night.

She twisted the door knob slightly and poke her head in. her eyes search around and it settled on her greatest shock. her Mate Nathan was suffocating hr father with a pillow to death.

Aria blood ran cold.

Aria froze on her spot not wanting to believe what she was witnessing. How could he do this ,Why?. she asked as tears slip through her eyes as she watched the poor Man struggle for his life.

"After we are done here,Aria is next she can't skip her fate,she doesn't belong her or fit to be the Luna of the pack . we have to end her" A familiar voice said, making Aria to gulped. Nathan wasn't the only one inside the room,there are two more people and she recognized one of them to be Tamara who just made the statement of killing her.

Aria heart began to beat louder than it should her hand trembling,she couldn't do anything or even go in to save her father because she knows that if she steps in they will kill her to.

'I have to leave' her subconscious mind said.

Immediately she shifted back the door made a crack noise alerting everyone inside the room including Nathan. their eyes met and her heart almost jumped out of her ribcage.

She took her heels immediately, running away because she knows if they she get caught they will surely kill her. she looked back to check if they were following her behind, up and behold Nathan was After her,she doesn't know where to run to.

She quickly got into her room and was about slamming the door but someone use great force to push the door wide open making Aria to crumble on her feet. her eyes where filled with tears and her heart bleed,Nathan immediately stepped in with Tamara who had a brief smirk on her face.

"Why did you do it? " Aria questioned with crook voice.

Nathan Chuckled darkly, the sound sending a chill down Aria spine. He took slow dangerous step towards closer to her which made her shifted back in fear. 

"Why did you kill my father? Why?. and you also plan on ending me too. Nathan what did I do to undergo such attitude from you. we are mates Nathan. Destined mate for crying out loud" She yelped in anger clutching her fist tightly.

As he took slow dangerous steps towards her,Aria felt a jolt run through her spine. She jerked her head upwards as if pulled by an invisible force. His expression was disdainful, and it broke her heart all over again. He was looking at her as if she was something he loathed with every ounce of his being.

“You are nothing to me. Nobody.” The words were like a thousand tiny knives to her stomach, tearing her apart. She fell to her knees, feeling the dampness of the ground seep through her dress. He’s about to do it. The voice in her head was full of pain, but it was certain. Still, Aria didn’t want to believe it. She couldn’t imagine this would ever happen…

"If am nobody to you, why ending me and my father?" she voiced out in so much pain.

“You still don’t get it, do you, Aria? I’ve never met anyone as naive as you," He chuckled while Tamara grinning from ear to ear like she just achieved something big.

Aria heart sank, his words cutting deep like a dagger. Her mouth hung open, unable to utter a word.

"if you can remember the great war that happened twenty years ago, maybe you weren't born then but am sure your father told you about it. at the war your father killed my father Ruthlessly upon they were best friends, he made our pack suffered and rendered us useless to suffer for many years and this is my time to pay back all what your father did to I and my pack” he spoke shamelessly.

"No! your father started the war and almost killed my father, your father was the betrayal" As she spoke immediately a resounding slap met her cheeks which busted her lip.

"Lies Alpha Cyrus your father was the betrayal and that doesn't change the fact that your darn father killed my father and also make my pack suffered. am promising you. you won't see another day, am going to end you and no one will hear a word about you" he roared.

"No no!!" Aria shook her head as more tears stream down her hot cheeks.Before she could react, two hefty guards entered the room. Arian heart raced as she shifted backward, unsure of what Nathan and Tamara was planning. One of the guards grab her hand and pinned it backwards making her to face him.

"You are a Monster Nathan, I never believe I would ever fall in love with am Monster like you...and you Tamara" Aria took her gaze towards the woman who she had took as her own mother. Tamara smirk grew wider seeing the expression on Aria's face."I never expected this from you,I thought you were a blessing sent by the moon Goddess never knew you are worst than a Curse"Aria Spat with much hate in her eyes."

"O! please keep shut you ugly bitch your heartless father did bad and there is always a pay back,we are only doing the pay back because if you where on our shoes you will do the same"Tamara spoke bitterly.

"Just reject me,I no longer want to be mated to Monster who only care about his selfish greed".

His fingers reached under her chin and turned her face to look up at him. Aria gazed up into his beautiful face and let out His fingers reached under her chin and turned her face to look up at him. Aria gazed up into his beautiful face and let out a sob. “What did you say?” he asked indifferently.

“R-reject me,” she Shouted rasing her voice loud, even as her wolf howled at her to stay quiet. “Please,just allow me to go. You don’t love me. I know that. you want to end me like the way the did to my father. just reject me ”A growl seemed to ripple up from the very base of his chest, and his fingers tightened on her chin. Finally, he seemed to get control of his wolf, and he let out a long sigh. When he spoke, his voice was softer than she’d expected. But the words still sent an icy cold running through her veins.

“I, Nathan, son of Samson, reject you, Aria, daughter of Cyrus, as my mate,” he whispered, and Aria wolf howled in agony. Her heart felt like it was being torn apart.

“Accept it,” he growled, his voice devoid of compassion and his eyes filled with hatred and disgust.

“I... accept your rejection,” she gasped, the words ripping through her soul. The pain was excruciating, like a thousand needles piercing her heart. 

Almost immediately Asher rushed in with an unpleasant look."What going on here?"she questioned looking at the Aria who was already looking lifeless. She steadily walked closer to Aria with a pity look plaster on her face. With time a grin appeared on her face as she approached Aria with full determination and her left hand stuck behind her, Aria couldn't see what she was holding. But before Aria could react Asher sank a dagger into her stomach.

Blood spilled from Aria’s lips, her vision blurring with tears as she gasped in pain. This wasn’t the family she believed in, they are all monsters in disguise. her best friend a betrayal.

No. The pain was unbearable.

Arian shook her head, tears streaming down her face. She cried out as Asher twisted the dagger deeper into her flesh, her blood pooling on the floor. Its metallic scent filling the air. "Die. Die. you don't belong here" Asher whispered dangerously.

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