Claimed By The Lycan King (Kaia) novel Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Kaia’s POV

I raised my hand and knocked on the door, the sound echoing through the silence. The door creaked open and Aiden's piercing gaze locked unto mine.

“Did anyone see you coming?" He asked, looking behind me to make sure we didn't have company.

"No, Alpha.” My voice sounded tired, having cleaned the dishes of over a hundred pack members after dinner. I knew I was a mess but he didn't give me enough time to freshen up.

“You’re late.” He growled, his voice low and tough, after he was completely sure we were alone.

I swallowed hard. “I'm sorry," I whispered, moving back but he was fast. He reached out and grasped my wrist, his nails digging into them making me wince.

He released me once he saw the look on my face. I knew better than to complain after what happened the previous day when I tried to come out all tough.

“We have to be fast, Brianne is going to be up soon and I don't want her wondering where I am.” He said, already working on the belt of the trouser he had on.

I nodded, biting back my response. It was already bad enough that my mate was embarrassed to announce me as his, but listening to him go on about his chosen mate isn't exactly a turn on when he was about to have sex with me…and only because his wolf needed me.

“Yes, Alpha." I muttered, but I knew he heard me because he nodded.

He got to work, taking off every piece of clothing I had on. According to him, I didn't have to enjoy it as long as his wolf was satisfied. So I tried as much as possible to bite back my moan when I felt him inside me.

“Don't make me wait next time.” He warned, giving me one last kiss on my lips and he was gone, leaving me alone in the storage room. The door creaked shut behind him and I was plunged into darkness. I rested against the door, trying to catch my breath.

“How did I even get here?" I thought.

Just like every other unmated female in the Blue Moon pack, Aiden, our Alpha was a breath of fresh air. His warm brown eyes and charming smiles could sweep anyone off their feet. I wasn't left out.

I've had a crush on him for as long as I could remember. I was nine years old and had just experienced my first panic attack. I had been so scared thinking I was going to die but somehow, even at eleven years old, he knew exactly how to calm me down. Ever since then, what I would give to catch a glimpse of his smile.

But unlike everyone else that would rather wait for their mate because of their conceived idea of the fairytale. Not me, mates are overrated. Just the moon goddess's way of entertaining herself since she was a bored old woman.

So I took the bold step in confessing my feelings for him and the look on his face when I told him would forever haunt me. For weeks, I was the only topic being spoken about…a greedy Omega whose mom didn't love her enough to stay alive.

But imagine my shock when the day I turned eighteen, his wolf recognized me as his mate. And although I didn't get my wolf, the spark when he touched me was undeniable.

“What did I do that was so wrong?" I thought. “Not wanting a mate to avoid having the same fate as my mom who died after being rejected for being weak?"

I must've dozed off, because the next time I opened my eyes, the room was brighter. And panic kicked in.

Brianne was going to kill me if I messed her big day up. Aiden was announcing her to the pack members as his mate, making her Luna officially. I can definitely see her asking for my head for her first order as Luna.

I hurried out of the room, hoping to the goddess that they were all asleep. But even that prayer wasn't answered…the moon goddess surely knows how to hold a grudge.

“What do you think you're doing?” My step brother, Dylan asked, his tone firm but curious. That was never a good combination.

“I uhm…. I'm getting ready for today.” I lied.

His eyes narrowed at me, trying to call me out on my lie. I looked everywhere but at him.

As the Beta of the pack, he was trained to be suspicious of everyone and everything. But I was a special case. Ever since my dad married his mom, he made a special effort in making sure I felt like shit. I wasn't his family…he made sure I never forgot for a second.

“Why do you smell like the Alpha?" His voice was cold, sending shivers down my spine.