CHAPTER 16 - REJECTION

Her heart pounded as she stared into the eyes of the Lycan standing before her. He was huge like Jolene said, bigger than any normal werewolves.

His black fur was smooth and shiny. His deep red eyes glowed as he gazed upon her. His claws lengthened from his big black paws. And the visible white fangs extended from his long snout.

She heard the cracking of bones as he transformed back into his human form. She knew he would be naked after shifting, but she didn't take her eyes off him. She wanted to out of embarrassment, but she had to show him that his gorgeous body had no effect on her.

"Your Highness, you startled me. What brings you here?" She asked in a cold tone.

Elias had a frown on his face. He was fully naked in front of Helena, but the woman didn't even bat an eye. She was just casually standing in her nightgown, looking at him with unconcerned eyes.

He closed the door behind him, but didn't step forward to get close to her.

"So you already know who I am." He said.

She smiled slightly. "Well, your portrait is all over Elysium."

"Then why didn't you come for me? I've been looking for you and was informed you're already here."

Her heart and mind were rejoicing at his words. It was a perfect sign and proof that Elias had been charmed.

"Wait. Why do I have to see you? To tell you that I will be one of your servants?" She casually asked.

Elias felt offended. If his men heard Lucia's words, he would be laughed out by them.

"Didn't I tell you I was interested—" 

She raised her hand to stop him. "Your Highness, I will talk to you like I don't know your status, so pardon me if I'm going to cross the line." She said and took a deep breath before continuing her words.

"We met by accident. You said you were captivated by my scent, I understand that. Your actions are acceptable since you will ascend in less than two months and you're looking for the woman who could possibly be your Luna. But to tell you the truth, I don't think it's me."

Elias was trying his best not to lose his composure. How could this woman give him so much humiliation? She was obviously rejecting him even though he hadn't said anything yet.

Her scent was all over the small bedroom. She was just a few steps away from him, but he couldn't reach her. His Lycan blood was in a frenzy and he felt like losing his sanity. He wanted to touch her so badly and ravage her. However, her rejection was offensive and harsh.

"What made you think you have the right to talk to me like that? You are a servant so you should know your place." He said with gritted teeth.

She was supposed to be scared of him, but instead, she let out a chuckle.

"See? You said so yourself I am just a servant, the lowest rank to be exact, I'm a dishwasher in your palace. And you are the future king. Do you want a mere slave to rule beside you? Or do you think those around you would easily accept someone like me? Let's be realistic." She said, then without warning, she stripped her dress in front of her.

He was stunned. Lucia's body was perfectly imperfect. His inner wolf howled as he looked at her with lustrous eyes. But he growled when he noticed a scar on her belly that looked like a gunshot and on her chest was from a knife. There was also a bandage around her neck and he was sure it was a fresh wound because he could smell the rusty scent of blood.

"I'm flawed. Tainted. Scarred. I am not the one you are looking for." She said while putting her dress back on.

She had to do it. She wanted Elias to not forget about this moment. Helena's body wasn't flawless because of the scars, but she was glowing. It wasn't only her face that could charm any man. Even her body could capture a man's desire.

Elias' body reacted and she was laughing in her mind. The thing between his thigh twitched and hardened, standing proudly before her.

It was her first time to see a man's erection, but she knew he was big. An imagination of herself being taken by Elias occupied her mind. She immediately scolded herself and tried her best to block her fantasies.

Helena was a good actress or maybe it was her, Amelia, who had a skill in acting. She could show different emotions toward someone and make them believe her.

She stared at him, showing no emotion at all. As if his scent had no effect on her. But in reality, she wanted to be ravaged by this beast.

"Can you at least tell me if you feel a little something toward me?" Elias asked.

She wasn't prepared for his question. If she would answer him with nothing, that might be the end of it. But if she would tell him the truth, he might force himself on her that instant.

However, she had to give him an answer. And in this game, she had to make a choice.

"Nothing. I am clearly rejecting you. So please, don't waste your time on me, and just let me work in peace here."

She had to lie. If he would stop coming at her, then she just had to make sure to always be around him.

Then Elias laughed. It didn't surprise her though.

"Do you think rejecting me would stop me from having you? You are a very conceited woman. But I love challenges and I could never accept a rejection. Either you become my Luna, or just my woman. I will make you submit yourself to me. Willingly." 

Then he turned around and stepped outside of her bedroom. When the door closed, she had a mischievous smile on her face.

"I won. Do not worry, my prince. I will be your Luna and your Queen, but I will never be your woman." She muffled.