Found by the Lycan King by Natalie Winter

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Zenovia

I kept staring at Callahan–blankly as he pulled the door close while muttering, “I hope that was enough of an answer” The door fell shut softly as I heard his receding footsteps.

I fell on the bed again, lost in thought at what had just happened. I was amazed at the way he had gotten his point across.

I recalled the day I had run away from Sid and his men, worried for my safety and life, getting scratched and thinking this was the last day of my life when I had accidentally bumped into Callahan’s car.

He had run out of his car and held me in his arms protectively. And, I had passed out just like the cub in his sotry. Had I looked at him with relief when I saw him? I had been too exhausted and weak to take just one more step. And Callahan had not only provided me with medical care and attention, but also comfort and luxury.

So, according to him, his ideals were to not hurt the sick and weak? That seemed nice, and I was almost going to sag in relief when another disturbing thought popped up in my head.

He did not like taking someone out like a coward. So, was he going to heal me completely, ensure that I was healthy and

then kill me?

Isn’t that what humans did to the wrongdoers? They never executed the sick or weak but treated them well and only executed them when they were healthy, as it was against their moral code to kill someone when he was weak.

My heart began to thunder wildly at that thought.

Yes, that was what he was doing. He had called me a cub, so surely that theory fit perfectly.

I was a sacrificial lamb for him. He was going to raise me, feed me with delicious food, and care for him until I was big and healthy enough to be sacrificed.

I shuddered at that thought and was relieved that I had finally worked it out. But instead of letting worry cloud my judgement, I began to direct my attention towards the plan.

I had to make him believe that I was thankful for saving me. I had to gain his trust so that he would let me roam around freely and everybody would grow less suspicious of me. And when the time was right and nobody was looking, I would sneak out, never to be seen again.

I smiled at myself and let go of the sheets. Walking towards the wardrobe, I pulled out a simple jeans and a full sleeves cream colored blouse, paired it with plain white shoes and headed out.

Smoothing my hair with my fingers, I kept walking through the passageway and climbed down the stairs.

I was adjusting the strap of my dress when I reached the floor and bumped into someone.

I would have fallen but somebody stopped my fall, “Oh sorry, I did not see you there”

A tall and handsome man said to me with a smile. He gently help me straighten and I mumbled, “I should be the one who apologizes. I was not paying attention.”

The man chuckled as he wove a hand through his dark, silky hair. He was cute and seemed very friendly.

Extending a hand, he introduced himself, “Hello, I am Elijah, gamma to King Callahan.”

his hand in mine and lightly

am Zenovia.

trailed off. What was I to him? He had never told me

myself. I bit my lower lip nervously, wondering. what to answer when he

my God, I am finally meeting the star Zenovia everybody

a confused look. Who

“I am honored

and smiled, “The pleasure is

you looking for someone? I could help you

Callahan’s office is. I wished to talk to

Chapter 21

hand in the air. “Yes! So Drusilla was not lying to

jumped excitedly and I could not help but chuckle at

that depends on whether the King allows me to be a part of the preparations.”

“Oh, we all are going to make him

began walking towards Callahan’s office. He seemed to be busy talking to someone, so we waited

blinds were partly drawn, and I could not help but take a peek inside. Callahan

further to see who it was. And my eyes fell on a beautiful girl who

was wearing a short dress and her long,

and I even saw Callahan smile at her

self–aware of the dress I was wearing. I should have chosen something more appealing instead of

then I mentally scolded myself. Why did I care of what Callahan

gently tapped on my shoulder. “Hey, are you alright?”

blinked and then added, “Yeah,

cup of coffee and handed it

look a little pale.” Elijah observed, and I gave him a

just

came to stand beside me and spoke in a soft voice, “Hey, Zen….can I call

“Listen, Zen. Callahan is a nice guy. He is not

direction of his office. The girl was now leaning forward and had placed. a hand on Callahan’s hand and

see her face as her hair fell forward, blocking my view of his face, but from this angle, they seemed close,

remind me of the way Callahan had

skin.

from my hand and I fumbled, “I…I think I

me, but I could not stand there anymore,

else.

swallow the tears that were threatening to leak and dabbed my eyes quickly.

me and stopped

matter? Did I

what I was feeling or why. It was not as if I had any claim on Callahan or