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.”

a second before taking his hand in mine

Zenovia. King Callahan’s…”

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

to introduce myself. I bit my lower

am finally meeting the star

him a confused look. Who was talking

bow and added, “I am honored

and smiled, “The pleasure is mine.”

someone? I could help you with whatever it is.”

Callahan’s office is. I wished to talk to him about the mate ball.”

Chapter 21

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

jumped excitedly and I could not help but chuckle at his childlike glee.

allows me to be a part of the preparations.”

are going

seemed

a peek inside. Callahan was seated on a chair and was looking

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

her knee. She was wearing a short dress and her long, slender legs were almost touching Callahan’s shoes. Her hair fell in elegant waves upon her shoulder as she laughed at

be talking to each other politely, and I even saw Callahan smile

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

scolded myself. Why did I care of

shook my head, and Elijah gently tapped on my shoulder.

and then added, “Yeah, I…I am

cup of coffee and handed it over to

a little pale.” Elijah observed, and

am just

beside me and spoke in a soft voice, “Hey,

and he continued, “Listen, Zen. Callahan is a nice guy. He is not going to

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

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

me of the way Callahan had kissed me and I

skin.

my hand and I fumbled, “I…I

me, but I could not stand there anymore, not with Callahan

else.

swallow the tears that were threatening

came running towards me and stopped

what is the matter? Did I

why. It was not as if I had any claim on Callahan or that I could. even dream