The Lycan's Forbidden Mate novel Chapter 42

Ophelia said nothing.

She had no words to say. For some reason, it appeared as though Rhaziel was telling her that the reason she chose to remain in Celestia was completely meaningless. She glanced at him and noticed his

expressionless gaze change into a little wary gaze before she turned her head away.

Rhaziel let out an indignant sigh as Nikolai, who had noticed an

uncomfortable tension in the room, raised his brow and glared at him

with a homicidal intent.

“I’ll depart now; be on the lookout for your father’s fury.” While Nikolai rolled his eyes, Rhaziel offered advice.

“Fake affection.” Nikolai murmured.

Rhaziel nearly chuckled. “Deal with it.” and then left the room.

Ophelia got out of bed as soon as Rhaziel left the room, walked over to Nikolai, and gave him a sharp look.

“Where were you?”

“Was the bed cold? If so, I apologize.”

Ophelia scoffed and crossed her arms on her chest. “It’s time to get into business Nikolai, I don’t intend to stay in Celestia forever.”

Nikolai’s eyes glimmered with mirth at her words. “I see…” Was all he said.

However, his face was as hard as stone.

Ophelia cleared her throat feeling uneasy by his presence then unconsciously took a step back. “I… I want you to take on the identity of

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the alpha heir. I’ll be able to identify the mole in your family with ease if that happens.”

Nikolai twitched his lips. He was attempting to keep drama out of their life, but she was courting it. How fascinating. He suddenly felt the impulse to shackle her to the bed.

Her face was filled with uncertainty at that very moment, and he could read her like a book. Her skepticism and denial. Cute.

“And I want you to explain to me why you hired a body artist to draw me, at your back…” She paused with a sneer of skepticism before continuing, “I can’t believe you are so obsessed with me that you would act in such a way. There is no humor here. Yes, Nikolai, I will admit that I am somewhat drawn to you, but who wouldn’t be when you have such a stunningly attractive face, a powerful, dominant body, and an insanely badass personality?”

Always, the good girls were more interested in the bad boys. When in love, they obsess and protect without the thoughts of consequences. For some reason, Ophelia knew that that was the kind of person she needed in her life. But the thing was that she wasn’t a good girl.

He stared at her with an utterly tranquil expression as she took a long breath and forced a swallow. “Tell me Nikolai, what’s with that dragon tattoo on your back.”

Nikolai moved closer to her. She didn’t move away. He was glad. She expressed her desire for an immediate and sincere response by simply staring into his eyes. Thrilling.

“It’s a birthmark, not a tattoo.”

Ophelia’s heart dropped. “Birthmark?!” She asked with a high–pitch tone.

“Yes.”

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Ophelia could believe her ears. “Nikolai?” She called breathlessly.

Nikolai smiled. “Calm down, I’ll explain.” He said and she nodded stiffly.

Slowly, he took her hands in his and led her to the bed which she tensely sat on. Without averting his eyes from her or releasing his gentle hold on her hand, he sat down next to her.

Ophelia looked at him with widened eyes. “Tell me.”

“None of those drawings are tattoos. Although I was born with a dragon at my back, as I grew older, the other drawings started to appear. Eventually, they stopped appearing.” He began. “Due to the marks, Mother constantly made sure I wore clothing that covered me from head to toe and because of my birthmark, she has told me my entire life that I have a tragic fate.”

Ophelia’s face abruptly lost all color at what he said. However, she didn’t alter her expression in any way.

“That’s not me.” She breathed out and looked away from him. She was devastatedly confused. She was that dragon! She was his tragic fate! The fire god was right.

“I.. I am not your tragic fate.” She said with a hollow voice that drained every light of Nikolai’s face. When she wrench her hand away from Nikolai’s grip, it just made it worse.

She got up and took a step back. As a hazy memory started to take shape in her mind, her heart was pounding against her chest. Little Ophelia was engulfed in flames, and Lev was lying on the ground dazed and badly burned.

Voices began echoing in her head.

‘You monster!‘

‘You are going to be the cause of our demise!‘

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‘You have ruined your brother’s life.‘

‘Nothing positive has and will ever come out of her!‘

Nikolai stood up. The despair visible on her face made his heart tightened and his eyes narrowed at her. He took a step towards her, she took her step back. His steps increased and so did her’s.

“Stay back!” Her back abruptly colliding with the wall caused her to lash out, and Nikolai quickly trapped her. Her small size was overwhelmed by his muscular physique, leaving her gasping for air.

“Whatever is going on in your mind are dreadful memories that have nothing to do with my tragic fate Ophelia.” Nikolai said, his deep firm voice blended with reassuring earnestness.

“You know nothing.” Ophelia said, her voice clipped and short. There was no sign of warmth in her existence at that moment and for the first time in his life, Nikolai felt chills run down his spine.

He stared at her for a moment, his eyes twisting and darkening with displeasure. However, when his hand cupped her lone cheek, it was nothing but dreadfully tender.

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