The Lycan King novel Chapter 71

Avalyn

Dimitri, Andrei and Mikhail made it back home just late in the afternoon. According to Nik, they never come back home after a party. They stayed at the pack house and came the next morning, after the 'after-party cleaning-situation' is taken care of. Not that I didn't believe him, but I knew the men in my family. And I know them better to think that they stayed back to help clean everything up. They most likely stayed back to spend the night with some girl.

The good thing was that they brought Tessa back with them.

I empathised with Tessa and I wanted her to be happy again. I showed her to the slave quarters and gave her own room. She was the same size as Irina so I got her a couple of clothes till she could go shopping.

"Thank you, Mistress." She lowered her eyes.

"You're welcome." I smiled. "Now I know that you have not been a slave for very long so no need to be scared of punishments. You won't be punished for something you didn't know. You will cook, clean and help around the house just like the house slaves. I will need you to look after the needs of the kids- Adrian and Vanessa. Other than that, since you are my chamber-maid, you will take care of my needs. Tell me, do you like to do makeup and shop for clothes and the other girly activities?"

A smile bloomed on her face. "Yes, Mistress."

"Perfect. You will do all of those for me. That will be your all time job?? taking care of all my personal needs."

"Will I be required to-to take care of the needs of then m-men in the house?"

I looked at her. She had terror written all over her face. "No. No one will touch you without your permission. If it sets your mind at ease, you may lock your room at night too."

She immediately went down to her knees and bowed till her head touched the ground. "Thank you so much, Mistress. You are the most gracious."

"Thank you, Tessa, you may rise." I said softly. "You are not required to kneel. At least not until you are ordered to."

"As you wish, Mistress." She jumped to her feet.

"I wake up at eight every day, workout for an hour and then have a bath before I make breakfast for everyone. I will need you to set out my workout clothes and everyday clothes out accordingly. For breakfast we mostly have coffee and pancakes with nutella. Nik likes me to make them for him but I need you to do the preparations for me. These tasks-cooking meals and cleaning and taking care of the kids will be your everyday chores. The rest of the day is different every day, you will have to ask me what your tasks for the day will be, okay?"

"Okay, Mistress." She nodded, a twinkle present in her eye. I think she liked her day so far. "What do you need me to do today, Mistress?"

"We are having dinner tonight with close family. Max and Natalia, whom you will see will coming. I need you to set out a dress for me for that. I will also need you to on your best behaviour in front of everyone." I squeezed her shoulder. "I do not want you to make any mistakes or else I will not be able to help you."

"I will be at my best behaviour, Mistress." She looked scared now.

"Good. You can come directly to me if you have any problem." I told her and then opened the wardrobe and looked for one of the things I hated the most.

I picked it up and held it in front of me. Her eyes watered when she saw the collar.

"Don't fear it Tessa." I said softly. "It means that you are mine. That I own you. And no one messes with what's mine. And this is to show just that to everyone who looks at you the wrong way." I had ordered for a plain leather collar to be made with 'AV' and the symbol of the Volkov family carved on it. "It's for your protection."

She wiped her tear and took a deep breath.

"Turn around and kneel, Tessa." I ordered softly. I put the collar around her neck and tightened it enough for it to not fall down but still be comfortable.

"Stand up, look at me." She did as I said.

I looked in her hazel eyes and then at the collar with my engraving on it. "Beautiful." I smiled. "Go find April and see if she needs help."

"As you wish, Mistress." She bowed before she left.

I closed her door and left the slave quarters after that.

Yesterday, I had promised Nik that I would look over the pack business and he should only focus on the war. And next, I did just that.

I went do his office and gathered the files that needed to be looked upon and then went to the office I had claimed as my own. Nik tried to persuade to work with him in his office but we both knew that no real work would done if we are left alone in a room together.

At six forty five, Tessa came in to remind me that I needed to get ready. Thanking her, I rushed back to my bedroom. I entered the walk in closet and saw that Tessa had cleaned and organised the entire thing.

She had cleared a rack, which she explained where she will hang my outfits for the occasion and I can choose the one I like depending on my mood. That way, I still got to choose what I wear.

I selected a dress that looked comfy and warm and Tessa quickly took out shoes, accessories and earrings to go with it.

Having no shame, I stripped in front of her and got into the dress with her help. She helped me put on the earring and boots and a simple bracelet.

"Do you not wish to apply makeup, Mistress?" She asked.

"I prefer not to wear less makeup and since it's just family, I can skip it. I'll just apply mascara and a lip gloss." I told her.

Nodding she took out those things and then sat me down in my vanity chair and carefully applied them.

I opened my eyes and smiled at my reflection. "Thank you, Tess. It's just how I wanted."

"Anytime, Mistress." She smiled happily.

I walked out of the closet.

"I forgot the perfume!" I heard her cry.

"It's fine, I normally don't apply any. Nik prefers my natural scent." I smiled and continued walking out.

"I was looking for you." Nik stepped out of the bathroom.

"I was in my office and then I was getting dressed." I walked to him and raised on my toes to kiss him. I missed him. We hardly saw each other, we had been too busy.

His hands grabbed my ass and he squeezed hard as he kissed me harder. "Tonight's an important night. I'm going to tell everyone how the show is going to go down."

A gasp left my mouth when he spanked my ass hard. "And that won't be counted as the impending punishment."

"And when will I receive it?" I asked slyly and put my hands around his neck.

"Maybe tomorrow. Maybe today. It depends on my mood." His hold on me tightened further deliciously. I could see it in his eyes that he was fighting for control.

"Careful, Mr. Volkov. Those words of yours might cause a reaction out of me you'll have to take care of." I ground into his growing erection. "And we will be late.?Very?late."

A growl left his throat. "You've gotten?very?mischievous, my little mate. Everyone can wait. But your ass and my hand can't." He spanked me again on the same spot, making a small cry erupt out of my mouth. That spot is surely red by now. I loved it.

A little whimper caught our attention and I turned around to see Tessa looking at us with wide tearful eyes from inside the closet.

I took a step back from Nik's arms, at which he growled lowly in irritation but didn't say anything.

"What are you still doing here Tessa?" I asked the scared girl softly.

"I -I was keeping everything back in the closet, Mistress." She looked terrified of Nik and kept her only eyes on me.

"I will wait for you downstairs." Nik kissed my temple before he left. I really,?really?love him. He understood me.