Found By The Lycan King novel Chapter 15

ADRIANA'S POV

I followed Daciana out of the room, my heart racing with excitement. It felt good to be out of that stuffy, cramped space, and I couldn't wait to feel the sun on my face and the grass beneath my feet. As we stepped into the hallway, I was startled to see Donavan standing there, a sinister look on his face. He glared at us, his eyes cold and hard.

Donavan's face was twisted into a mask of hatred, his eyes narrowed into slits as he glared at us. His lips were curled back in a snarl, revealing a set of sharp teeth that seemed to glint with malice. He looked like a predator, ready to pounce on his prey at any moment.

I could feel the waves of hatred emanating from him, and I knew that he was dangerous. There was a cold, calculating look in his eyes, and I knew that he would stop at nothing to get what he wanted.

I shuddered at the thought of being on the receiving end of that hatred, and I knew that I needed to be careful around Donavan. He was a man who was capable of anything, and I couldn't let my guard down around him.

I felt a surge of fear wash over me, and I instinctively stepped back, pressing myself against Daciana. I knew that Donavan hated me from the onset, and I was terrified of what he might do. I remembered that day Xander had found me in the woods after Xander had told him who I was. He glared at me so hard that I thought he was going to kill me. And here he was, looking more evil than ever.

Daciana stood tall, her eyes blazing as she faced off against him. "What are you doing here, Donavan?" she demanded. "You have no right to be here. This is a woman's Chambers"

He sneered at her, his lips curling into a cruel smile. "I have every right to be here," he spat. "This is also my pack, and I'll do whatever I please."

Daciana's eyes narrowed, and I could see the anger building within her. But before she could say anything else, Xander appeared at the end of the hallway, his face dark and stormy.

"Donavan, what are you doing here?" he growled. "I thought I made it clear that you are to stay away from Adriana."

Donavan sneered at him, his hatred for him clear on his face. "I'll do as I please, Xander," he replied, his voice dripping with venom. "I'm not afraid of you, or of your precious mate."

Xander took a step forward, his eyes flashing with anger. "You will stay away from her, Donavan, or you'll have to answer to me. Do you understand?"

Donavan glared at him, his fists clenched at his sides. I could see the hatred burning in his eyes, and I knew that he was not going to back down easily. Before things could escalate any further, Daciana stepped between them, her voice calm and measured.

"Donavan, please, just go. You're not doing anyone any good by staying here and causing trouble."

He glared at her, his lips curled into a snarl. But after a moment, he seemed to deflate, his shoulders slumping in defeat. "Fine," he spat. "But this isn't over, Xander. I'll be watching you, and I'll be waiting for my chance to strike." He whispered the last words, but somehow I still managed to hear them.

He stormed off, leaving us standing there in the hallway. I let out a sigh of relief, my body trembling with fear. I knew that Donavan was a dangerous man, and I was grateful to have Xander and Daciana by my side.

As we walked away, Daciana took my hand in hers, giving it a gentle squeeze. "Don't worry, Adriana," she said softly. "We'll make sure that Donavan stays away from you. You're safe with us, I promise."

I nodded, still feeling shaken by the encounter. But as we walked through the pack lands, the warmth of the sun on my skin and the beauty of the landscape around me started to lift my spirits. I was grateful to be alive and to have such kind and protective people by my side. I still loathe this kind of life. All I craved was a normal life, one with few or no problems. But here I was, getting involved in royal squabbles.

And as I thought about Xander and Daciana, I knew that I could trust them with my life. Daciana was doing everything to make me see them as family, yet I still wanted to leave, but that wouldn't be possible. Not because of Donovan but because I simply didn't like this kind of life. The Pack was heavily guarded and Xander must have told the guards about me.

I took a deep breath and let it out slowly, feeling a sense of peace wash over me. I had been inside for too long and being outside felt so soothing. We walked through the pack lands, Daciana turned to me, her expression serious. "Adriana, there's something I need to talk to you about," she said.

I looked at her, my heart racing with anxiety. "What is it?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

She hesitated for a moment as if trying to decide how to word what she wanted to say. "It's about Aiden," she said finally. "The other day you talked to Xander about him, and I just wanted to warn you that you need to be careful about talking about him."

I frowned, confusion clouding my mind. "What do you mean?" I asked. "Why can't I talk about Aiden? He helped me"

Daciana sighed and looked at me, her eyes filled with sadness. "Because Xander hates him, Adriana," she said. “Xander never spares his enemies, and he'll do whatever it takes to get rid of him if you continue like this. If he finds out that you've been talking about him, he might try to hurt you too. Xander is not always patient with people."

I felt a cold lump form in my stomach, and I knew that Daciana was right. I couldn't risk Xander's wrath, not when my safety was at stake. "I understand," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "I won't talk about Aiden anymore."

Daciana nodded, a look of relief crossing her face. "Good," she said. "I'm just glad that you're safe. I couldn't bear it if something happened to you."