Traded To The Lycan King by MG Wattsons

Chapter 87

Hayes steps back, his lycan retreating, leaving him in the scraps of his shredded clothing, his back heaving up and down as he stares into Leandra’s

eyes.

She looks up at him, shock and fear all over her face as she clasps her hand over the mate mark on her neck. Johannes chuckles to himself as I stare at my beta in equal parts surprise and disappointment.

“Well, I guess I won’t be needed after all,” Johannes says, sounding disappointed.

“Why would you…” Leandra whispers, searching his silent face for an answer.

He stumbles back a step and then turns his forlorn face to me, like he can’t believe what just took place.

“Fuck,” I mutter, dragging my hand down my face.

“I’m sorry,” He murmurs. “I don’t know what came over me.”

“Yes you do,” I groan. “She is your fucking mate and your lycan thought you were going to lose her, so he took action without you.”

“No,” he says, taking a tentative step toward Leandra. “No, it was a mutual decision. I panicked. I have never panicked before and I thought… I was worried I would lose you forever.”

“It was a simple compelling trick.” I remind him but he doesn’t look at me, instead he stares at Leandra, who is pressed against the wall white as a

sheet.

“Can you forgive me?” He whispers to her, tilting his head. She skirts her eyes to me for a brief moment and then back at Hayes.

“Why did you do it? You were the one that fought accepting me for so long? I didn’t think

wanted me- you

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“Him compelling you is an invasion of your mind and ability to control yourself. It feels like what lily did to you all over again but with a different species. I couldn’t let you do that again, not when you are just finding yourself again.” Hayes rushes out to explain, licking his lips to wet them.

He makes a fair point, one I hadn’t openly thought about or expressed due to the nature of my desperation. But Hayes is right. I was asking her to step back into the very thing she had finally escaped. It wasn’t fair, even if it is used to save my Colette.

to it this time.” She says, and he

out of guilt.”

want to help,” she retorts, and he sighs.

his knees, inching closer as he takes

furrows her brows and then looks around the room and

I needed or can I go?” Johannes says with

Caspian gives me a small nod as he follows suit and

“If I accept and mark him, will you be able to get what you need

see the pang of guilt and hurt in Hayes‘ face as he turns to look at

a mate bond because you want it, not because someone needs it. I can not tell you what to do because when it comes to my mate, I am selfish and I will sacrifice your happiness for her life.”

been a stubborn asshole and I am so sorry. And I shouldn’t have done what I did, but I see it all so clearly now, I want you safe. Even if we are at odds,

day…?” She whispers shyly, dropping her other hand from her neck. Hayes stands, moving his palm to her cheek as

“Yes.” He whispers.

turning his neck to the side, and I look away, letting them have their moment, but I don’t go far. As much as I want this to be their choice, I now have no option but to capitalize on it

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Chapter 87

ask him, my back

about their new

to officially become a member, alpha.” She says, bowing

her and she nods. “As the mate of the Beta, his responsibilities, if he is not able or away, will fall to you to execute

am capable and willing.” She responds.

protection.” I say, bowing my head in return. She

do you feel?” Hayes asks her

Like I am finally home.” She

blinks at me before giving a curt nod and her demeanor changes. She braces herself, bending her knees as she waits for my

to

nothing

your lycan.”

her arms fly out. Hayes takes a step to the side, watching closely as her bones crack and her skin changes. It looks like a first shift, one where she is in serious pain, her cry breaking through the large room as she falls to her knees.

looking right at me before bowing in acceptance of me as it’s Alpha.

no questions. Answer truthfully.” I instruct and

memory of when you were being controlled in your form?”

you travel in