She flipped her hair and rolled her eyes . ” I know you’re doing everything to take Austin from me but he’s mine b***h .” She threatened . ” The only reason he’s been protecting you thus far is because of his caring nature . In fact , tonight I’ll show you just how much more I mean to him than you do watch him spend the entire night with me .”
A few hours later and I came to the conclusion that Ariana was right , I’d spent the entire night so far seeing Austin tend to her , he didn’t leave her side for a second even though I was just a few feet away from them . It was like he couldn’t even see me as long as she was around and it broke me in a way that was difficult to put into words . I just felt completely lost and broken inside , like a part of my heart had been ripped out and stepped on in the most brutal way possible .
My legs were shaking from the pain the hurt brought to my body and I had to grip the chair next to me to keep from dropping to the floor and letting out all of the tears I had bottled up inside .
“Hi there beautiful .”
I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn’t notice someone standing before me . I glanced up at the tall stranger , he had ash blond hair and scary dark eyes . His lips were curved in a smile as he focused all his attention on me .
I gave him a confused look . ” Were you speaking to me ?”
He chuckled . “Well you are the most beautiful in the room .”
I looked around me , trying to find some way to escape from this man’s presence but I couldn’t see anyone who could help . Something about him screamed trouble and I found it weird that he would openly flirt with me knowing that I was married to Austin. Since everyone else around seemed to respect that fact and kept their distance .
“Can I have this dance ?” He asked when I remained silent after I saw no reason to entertain this conversation .
I shook my head . “I’m sorry , I don’t think-“
The guy grabbed my waist without my consent , pulling me against him .” Come on , one dance wouldn’t hurt sweetheart .”
Before I had a chance to react and push him away , a loud menacing growl rippled throughout the room .
I jumped as the entire crowd grew silent .
“GET YOUR f*****g HAnDS Off HER!” Austin roared .
ERIC’S POV:
I studied the scene in front of me with interest .Just as I had expected , Austin’s control had slipped upon seeing someone touch Lucy . The anger and hatred that poured out of him was directed straight at Zagan and was simply impossible to mistake , everyone in the room could feel the tension that radiated off the Alpha in great waves .
“You must have a f*****g DEATH WISH!” Austin roared .
He had Zagan by his neck , holding him up against the wall . The crowd was in an uproar , everyone dumbstruck and in shock at his actions , they all seemed unsure of what to do next for no one wanted to step between Austin and Zagan with the rage burning within him. I watched as Lucas and James rushed to pull their brother off him but even they struggled for Austin wasn’t letting go . The Alpha’s grip was way too strong and it was clear that even if they managed to pull him down , he was taking Zagan down with him.
I sighed as everything came to light within seconds .
from the moment Princess Lucy had entered the picture I knew she was going to bring trouble for me . Austin’s actions towards Ariana had drastically changed from the moment he married the girl , I knew I had to do some sort of experiment to find out the truth of whether or not Austin and Lucy were mates , however the whole incident with the council had put a hold on my plans and so I had to wait until they had returned . As soon as I’d gotten word of their return I knew I couldn’t waste any more time .
Zagan was one of the best oppressor’s from my pack , after my suspicions about Lucy being Austin’s mate I’d explained to him exactly what I wanted him to do for me and the party today was the perfect opportunity for my plan to be put into action . I needed someone to flirt with the princess but not just flirt with her , actually have skin contact that would have been more than enough for Austin to go crazy if Lucy were truly his mate . All that would be left to do was to study the Alpha’s reaction closely .
I continued to study the scene before me , no one could get the Alpha off Zagan , in fact I was sure that he would kill him right there just for his own satisfaction. He was most definitely acting like someone who’d lost his mind and was out for b***d .
So it was true Lucy was most definitely Austin’s true mate . Which meant , it wouldn’t be long for the spell to wear off , I didn’t have much time . As long as Lucy was around the spell would continue to weaken and everything I’ve been planning over all of the past years would go to waste .
no I’ve come this far and was so close to achieving what I’d worked so hard for , I couldn’t let some girl destroy my plans . Especially not the daughter of f*****g Richard . When Richard’s friendship with Jeremy had posed a threat to my plans I’d done everything in my power to get rid of Richard and his family and it had worked . Their friendship was completely ruined in one day and it was the happiest day of my life till date .
now years later , his daughter had the ability to destroy it all with a flick of her finger and I wasn’t about to let that happen . If I was able to get rid of Richard , then I could do the same to his daughter .
All it took for the spell to completely break was for Austin to realize Lucy was his true mate , from the time he recognized her as his own , the spell would no longer have a hold on him. At least that’s what the witch had told me , it was the only way for the spell to demolish . Her exact words replayed in my head now ‘The spell in which I’m giving to you is very powerful , the alpha would never doubt Ariana as his true mate UnLESS he comes into contact with his actual real mate she would be the only one to break the spell, if he gets into contact with her , you wouldn’t have much time left before he recognizes her as his own , from the moment he does the spell would no longer be in effect .’
I immediately tensed realizing the gravity of the situation .
I had to get rid of Princess Lucy before it was too late.
I sighed as my gaze fell on Austin and Zagan once again , I had to part the fight before the Alpha killed the man . I would need Zagan for the upcoming battle if it came to that , I couldn’t let him die just yet.
I strode over to where they stood glaring at each other , it would be seconds before Austin took a strike at Zagan , the only thing that was preventing him so far was his brothers holding him down. I had to act fast , without another thought I gave Zagan a powerful punch in the face , the oppressor immediately fell unconscious in Austin’s strong hold.
Everyone gave me surprised looks to see me knocking out one of my own men .
“I apologize .” I told Austin .”He was in the wrong and would be punished severely .”
He turned his attention to me without letting go of Zagan , even though the man was already unconscious in his hands . I watched as he fought to gain control of himself once again I could see the inner battle within him and it was clear that he wouldn’t be satisfied until the oppressor was lying on the floor completely lifeless .
I motioned for Ariana to step forward , I’d already discussed this with her , if things had reached this state she was supposed to help calm down Austin , the spell was enough to do that trick we had to make use of it for as long as we could .
My daughter nodded her head and stepped beside me , placing her hand on his shoulder . “Please let go now Austin my father would see that he’s punished .” She promised .
I saw Lucy’s eyes zero in on where Ariana’s hand laid on his shoulder , the hurt I saw there just about made my night . Without staying to see what happened she turned and pushed her way out of the crowd . Austin sensed her absence and looked over his shoulder at her leaving . He immediately let go of Zagan and pushed out the crowd after her his movements resembled that of a lion following his prey . I watched them both go , time was running out my next plan had to be put into full effect .
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LUCY’S POV:
Austin turned his heated gaze on me, his hold still strong around the man’s neck . And then I saw Ariana step in , placing her hands on him , pulling his attention away from me .
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