The Lycan King's Long Lost Princess
The Lycan King’s Long Lost Princess Chapter 93

Lanies POV

“Lanie?” she asked looking up quickly at me.

“What are you doing here?” She asks looking at Mathew almost.. Afraid.

“I live here,” I said. She looked at me like I was insane.

“With them?” She asks.

“It’s better than where I was by a long shot. I’m happy here.” I say.

“Where have you been all these years?” She asks.

“Serving her master,” Gregory tells from across the dungeon. Mathew walks toward his cell and glares at him.

“Shut your f*cking mouth leech. Or I’ll have Genevieve do it for me.” Mathew threatened. I didn’t see what Gregory did but it made Mathew so mad he shifted and began ripping at the cell bars.

His giant claws sizzle against the silver bars as he tries to yank it off but it won’t budge. He growls one last time, saliva flying everywhere. I walk over to him and place my hand on his soft red fur. I feel tingles shoot up my arm and he looks at me, his eyes immediately softened.

He rubbed his snout against my face then I hear the snapping of bones as he shifted back.

“Sorry.” He said. His eyes turned glossy and within seconds a guard was bringing him shorts. He puts them on and waves me back to Viv.

“Gregory?” She asks.

“Yep. For 15 years.” I said lowly. I hated it.

“What about you? Where did you go when you were bought?” I asked.

“John.” She said. I rolled my eyes.

“Figures. You realize that they want to put you to death right? For Genevieve’s parents. For Genevieve.” I said and she nodded her head.

“Why?” I asked. I just want to know why? Was she forced?

“John is my master.” She said looking away from me.

“What about Josephine? Do you know anything about her?” I asked, stepping closer to the cell.

“Also bought by John.” She said. What? They’ve been together this entire time?

“If what you’re asking is did we do it against our wishes, the answer is yes. John has us both linked to him. If we tried to kill him, we would die. If we tried to fight? We die. Run? Die. You know how it is with a master.” She said.

“How do I know you’re telling the truth?” I asked.

“You could ask your quadbrid. She can tell you. I didn’t want any part of it. But Will that save my skin? Probably not. These lycans that you call family are just like everyone else. They don’t love you. You will always be weak and pathetic to them.” She said without a drop of remorse.

“Don’t say that to her. It’s not true. I would die for my mate.” Mathew growled. Viv looked at Mathew wide-eyed.

“Mate?” She asks looking back at me.

“Yes, my mate,” I confirmed. I could tell that made Mather happy. He grabbed my hand and squeezed it.

“They are nothing like any of them, Viv. They’re loving and kind. Thoughtful and funny. I was so hesitant at first, I was certain they were like everyone else but I was wrong. I was so, so wrong.” I said. I looked up at Mathew and smiled.

“No, I don’t believe it. How can she be all those things? You know what power does to people. People like John and Gregory. No. The quadbrid is like everyone else.” Viv said as she stood up and walked to the cell door.

“She’s not. I won’t tell you what I know, only because it’s not my story. Though I’m here to tell you, just just like me. Just like you, just like Josephine. She’s good and pure and just. Everything I want to be. You know after losing you guys, I didn’t think I would ever have a family again. But Genevieve? She took me in and treated me like a sister.” I snapped. She looked shocked at my tone.

“I don’t trust it. I don’t trust anyone.” Viv said. A tear slipped down her freckled cheek.

“I will show you,” I said. I stormed out of the dungeon, Mathew hot on my tail.

“Where are you going?” He asked.

“I’m going to get Genevieve. She would understand. She can show Viv. Viv can be saved. Maybe she won’t have to die!” I said.

“Wait, Lanie,” Mathew says grabbing my arm and turning me toward him.

“What? I can’t lose them again.” I said so softly.

“Alright. Talk to Gen, and see what she says. I can’t promise she’ll change her mind.. Viv helped kill her parents.” Mathew said. I frowned. I know this. But Genevieve is good. She can show mercy. I know she can. I have to believe it.

I say nothing as I turn back around and continue on my search for Genevieve.

“She’s in the king’s office,” Mathew said. I turned around and headed that way.

When I arrived I didn’t even get the chance to knock before the door is opened and Gen is staring at me with a smile.

“Lanie! How did it go?” She asked. She pulled me into the office with her free hand and Mathew followed, shutting the door.

“Gen, I don’t think Vivian had a choice. John is her master and he’s linked her to him so she didn’t have a choice. Can you confirm it? I hate asking, I hate it.. but I don’t have any other way to know for sure.

“Wait, why? And Vivian? The witch? The one who was helped in the Allaire attack? Killed her parents? Tried to take my pregnant mate?” Hunter snaps and I jump back, hitting Mathew in the chest.

“Hey man. That’s my mate you’re talking to.” Mathew sticks up for me and I look at him worried. I was taught you never talk back to your superiors.

“You’re right, I’m sorry Lanie. She was still a part of it whether or not she had a choice.” He said flatly. Genevieve turns and glares at him.

“Yes, she may have been. But I know from personal experience that when you’re terrified of someone, or if it’s life or death, you’ll do anything. I know that feeling all too well. And I won’t hold that against her, especially if she didn’t have a choice.” Gen said. I was right. Genevieve is not like the rest.

“Gen you can’t be seri-“

“This conversation is over. I decide what happens to her. I will be the one to determine whether or not she deserves death.” Death? I knew they were going to put them to death, but for her to say it makes it all too real.

Hunter never argued back, instead, he just went back to staring at the baby asleep in his arms. Genevieve walks to Hunter and places April in his other arm and kissed him.

“I will be back.” She said.