C14 Lucien's POV; Craving my mate

~Lucien~

Reminiscing on the past events, a gnawing pain engulfed me. It's been a week since my encounter with Raphael, the damage to my body was life threatening.

I'd been used to the pain for so long, but this time was different. Remembering the tears which flowed down her face, my heart ached. I yearned to caress her, hold her, make her mine, yet I couldn't.

"Sire?" Gabriel called approaching me from behind.

"Where's Freya?" I asked.

"With Alpha Jasper," he responded.

Jasper? That was unexpected. When did Freya and Jasper become close?

"For how long?" I asked with an arched brow.

"They've been talking and formulated a routine of walking around the garden, watching stars in the astrology room and dancing," Gabriel responded.

I dismissed him with a wave of my hand. How pathetic! Here I was thinking I went out of way but she's hooking up with my best friend. It shouldn't bother me right? This is what I wanted anyways, we weren't bound by anything.

Making my way out of the room, I walked by the corridors. Stopping by the window, my eyes fixed at the sight before me. Freya and Jasper having a good time. I thought I could bear it for a while and brush off the feeling.

But reverse was the case, hours turned to days, days turned to weeks. Everyday, I stood by the corridor, there they were. Having a good time together. Pathetic! I couldn't understand what was going on with me, why did I feel this way.

It's an arranged marriage after all, nothing but a peace treaty. I owe her no vows, yet a burning rage simmered beneath me. Why? She couldn't check on her husband these six weeks, not even a word. But Jasper? She doesn't miss their scheduled night walks down the garden.

Why couldn't I be her Jasper? The one she runs to everyday, the one she's always eager to see, the one she spends hours with. Reminiscing on the feel of her skin and her beautiful sapphire eyes, I couldn't help but feel an agonizing longing for her.

Why do I crave her this much?

"Miss mate," my wolf said softly.

I couldn't help but laugh at the fact I actually I wanted her. Could it be it's because I've been alone for so long? She was the only person who I've felt this way towards before. I just can't explain it.

Sigh!

"Sire?" Gabriel called out to me.

"It's time to apply medicine."

Nodding gently, I took off my shirt as I settled into the chair. Gabriel applied the medicine gently on my back as he massaged softly.

"Any word from Freya?" I asked curious.

"No sire," he responded.

Deep within me, I wanted to believe she cared about me. Even if she didn't show it. I wanted to believe she missed me. Alas, I was proved wrong yet again. Did she hate me that much?

"What has been her routine ever since?"

"Luna has been restyling her dresses making them more revealing recently."

Revealing? Reminiscing back to our encounter in the dining, fury boiled within me. How dare she! Expose my property to Jasper. I warned her not to wear revealing clothes.

What if they'd been intimate to each other because of her temptation? Does she know how hard it is to control myself from consuming her whole! She's my wife! Mine!

"She sent all her dresses to be restyled today by the tailor," Gabriel stated.

Clenching my fists, I rose from the chair swiftly. Making my way out of the room, I strode through the halls with hastened steps. Looking through the window, they weren't in the garden as usual.

I couldn't help but imagine a scenario where they kissed and made love.

Argh!

Unable to control myself, I found myself running through the halls peeking at each window, desperately looking for them. Alas, I found them. Walking hand in hand through the maze. I gritted my teeth as my claws emerged slowly.

Freya was adorned with a short beautiful blue dress, which exposed her slender legs. Her dress had a cleavage in front with a perfect view of her breasts. That shouldn't be seen by anyone except me!

"Bring her to me! Now!" I commanded.

"Yes sire," Gabriel responded swiftly as he turned to make his way.

"Wait," I called out to him, stopping him in his tracks.

"If she refuses, tell her, I'll come there myself and rip her dress stitch by stitch until she's left naked!"

"Understood sire," Gabriel responded, making his way to the maze swiftly.

Watching Freya from the distance, my eyes fixed on her mesmerizing figure. Her slender waist, vehement curves, inviting lips, captivating eyes, I couldn't help but feel a flood of heat flow through my veins.

Swallowing hard, I made my way back to the room. Standing by the window, I couldn't help but fantasize about all the things I wanted to do to her. Damn! I wanted to make her mine.

Unable to withstand the urge within me, I grabbed a bottle as I poured a glass for myself. Gulping down, my eyes drifted to the empty space.

Moon goddess, I don't know what game you're playing with me. You left me with nothing and now? You make me crave her. Sensing Freya's presence near, I couldn't help but chuckle darkly as I smacked my lips. I was going to make her mine tonight.

The door swung open as the familiar scent engulfed my senses. The heat emanating from within couldn't be controlled.

"Mate! Mate! Mate!" My wolf cried out.

I couldn't fight this feeling anymore, she is my mate. I don't need vows to have her to myself. Tonight, we will be bound by blood once I mark her.

"Leave," I commanded, dismissing Gabriel with a wave of my hand.

Hearing the door close, I turned towards her as I scanned her body. She was a masterpiece. My mind flooded with thoughts of spreading her slender legs apart, her soft skin underneath mine as we engaged in unforgettable mating.

Freya Wolfson, you'll be the death of me.