The Lycan Prince’s Wolfless Slave (Academy Romance) novel Chapter 286

The Lycan Prince’s Wolfless Slave (Academy Romance)

Chapter 286

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I sit cross-legged on the soft rug of our living room, trying to focus on the movie playing on the screen, but my mind is a complete mess. Amara and Isolde are lounging on the sofa behind me, tossing popcorn at each other and laughing. The cozy environment should make me feel safe, but instead, my stomach is turning in tight knots after what Kaja just said to me bece I left her apartment. Why was I being targeted by the Lycan King? Does he actually know what I am? Did Prince Kai tell him?

And then there’s thoughts about Kai that’s been plaguing me since that whole thing happened. Why can’t I control my attraction to him? Is he really my

mate? If he is then why are we even separated?

Why is life so complicated? Ugh!

Amara suddenly leans forward, resting her elbows on her knees as she peers down at me. “Okay turn the volume down for a second. We need to talk. How are things actually going between you and Roman? You two have been spending a lot of time together and he seems to never want to leave your side.”

I feel my face immediately flush a bright, burning red. Intense embarrassment and deep guilt washes straight over me. I think of Roman’s sweet smile, and then, without my permission, my mind flashes back to the burning touch of Kai’s lips on mine. His hands on my body.

I swallow hard, looking down at my hands. “Actually… things are complicated.”

Isolde eyebrows shoot up. “Complicated how? Did something happen? Is he pressuring you or something? He better not fucking-*

“No no. Roman is good. Perfect even. It’s just…”

I take a deep breath, knowing I can’t keep this a secret from them. “I kissed Prince Kai,” I blurt out, my voi queaking slightly. “And we almost… you know. On Kara’s couch. Just a little while ago.”

The room goes dead silent for a fraction of a second before both of my friends gasp loudly.

“What?!” Amara shrieks, eyes widening to the size of saucers as she drops her handful of popcorn. “You and Prince Kak almost had sex? Oh goddess! That’s so exciting! I just had a feeling you both weren’t completely done with each other!” Amara’s voice is so loud that you can tell she’s excited about this newp.

Isolde, however, does not look excited at all. A deep frown settles on her face, and her eye fill with immediate worry. “Lyra, are you serious? Ka; in completely dangerous. You remember how aggressively he acted in the hospital when you first woke up. We almost hurt you. And what sheat Roman? Romani

literally adores you.”

“I know, I know!” I cover my burning face with my hands, groaning in frustration. “I feel absolutely terrible. I dont know what came over me. My body just reacted on its own, and my brain completely short-circuited. But it was a huge mistake. I promise you guys, I am going to avoid Kai completely from now on I won’t let it happen again-

Amara sighs, shaking her bead but smiling a bit. “Well, avoiding the crown prince at this academy is going to be easter said than done, but just know we’ll always support whatever choice you make.”

Desperate to get the spotlight off my own disastrous love life, I quickly clear my throat and look at Isolde, “Anyway, let’s talk about something else. What about you and Mick? Have you we spoken about your… mate bond?”

bolue’s expression hardeos instantly, turning completely cold and detached. She scoff, crossing her arms tightly over her chest. “There is absošutely nothing to talk about. I’m going to officially reject Nick a my mate. I don’t want him, and I don’t care what the Moon (oddess thinks. He’s cruel and not

ne of us en l’as better all mateless.”

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Amera and I exchange a look of total shock.

“Reject him?” Amara says, her voice dropping in concern. “Isolde, you can’t just reject a fated mate bond like it’s a bad pair of shoes. The rejection process causes actual, agonizing physical and emotional pain for both of you. It’s not something to play with.”

I lean closer to Isolde, trying my best to placate her. “Amara is right, Isolde. I’ve been rejected before and I promise it’s not a good feeling at all. It’s like being ripped apart from the inside. Please, just think about it first. Don’t do anything rash. Even if you’re angry right now, the bond is a powerful thing. Give

him a chance.”

Isolde doesn’t listen to a single word we say. She rolls her eyes and stands up from the sofa, grabbing her jacket from the hook. “My mind is completely made up, guys. I am not going to let a biological pull dictate who I spend the rest of my life with. Now come on, we’re going to be late for the tournament

game

ad I release a tired sigh, giving the subject a rest.

tenight, the three of us walk into the massive academy arena. The atmosphere inside is completely electric and chaotic. The stadium seats are to the brim with hundreds of shouting students from different species. Down below, the tournament game is already in full swing, and it is a unique

val game.

d of a standard match, the arena floor has been turned into a shifting sand pit filled with massive, sharp iron spikes. Two high-level shifters-a heavy- erewolf and a weretiger-are locked in a vicious combat in the center. They aren’t using normal weapons, they are fighting with blunt silver blades that ave deep, bloody gashes across each other’s skin with every single strike. The crowd roars with delight every time blood splatters onto the dark sand.

look away from the gory display and scan the royal boxes across the stadium. I instantly spot Princess Kara sitting completely on her own in the front row. Her shoulders are slumped, and she looks incredibly lonely. I feel a pang of sadness in my chest, wondering if she already spoken to Mia about her father’s terrifying plan to force a chosen mate on her.

“Hey,” a familiar voice says right beside my ear.

I turn my head and see Roman sitting next to me. He smiles gently, his warm/brown eyes staring at me fresh guilt. He reaches down and lightly takes my hand, interlining his fingers with mine.

so much affection that my chest tightens with

“Hey,” I reply, forcing a small smile on my lips.

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