The Love of a Lycan

Shock was written all over the faces of the guards who stood at the gates when they saw Torak and Kace.

They had been informed beforehand that the other two Donovans would come today with their guardian angel mates, but even though they had never seen the younger Donovans because they left this realm a really long time ago, in a single glance they could relate Torak and Kace as the brothers of the king.

The three of them shared the same dominant aura as the children of the Donovan. Not only that, Jedrek and Torak shared the same cold expression while the younger one had a grumpy face when their small entourage walked past the gates.

While Hope was looking past the majestic gates in awe, Raine's eyes were fixed on the girl, who was standing next to a man who resembled Torak, but he looked even scarier than her mate, as if his expression wouldn't change no matter what the situation that he would have to face.

The girl next to Jedrek must be the other guardian angel, whom Raine had seen in her vision. The flower girl. She looked even more beautiful and graceful when she got to meet her in person.

And when Jedrek's eyes shifted to Raine, out of instinct, she shied away hiding behind Torak, looking for protection from his mate.

Torak was aware with Raine's apprehension and mind-linked her. [It's all right, you don't need to be afraid. He will not do anything to harm you.]

Raine raised her head and met Torak's gaze. [He ordered to catch Kace and kill Hope.] She had a few reasons to be afraid of him and she hit right on the nail.

[He will do no such thing now.] Torak reassured Raine. [I will teach him a good lesson if he did anything silly to you.]

Raine chuckled when she heard that, though it sounded very nice and like a casual reassurance, but Torak meant everything that he said.

Meanwhile, Hope didn't seem to have any trouble when she faced her mate's older brother. She knew that Jedrek had been trying to create trouble for Kace for years. However, it was not wise to provoke him when they were about to team up to beat the devils.

Seeing the way Kace resented Jedrek, was enough for Hope to vent out her agitation too, however, the castle was very beautiful, the charm of this place distracted her completely. She felt like she entered a dream world.

"Jedrek," Torak called his name in formal tone and Jedrek only nodded his head.

On the other hand, Kace gave his brother a deadly stare while keeping his mate beside him firmly, despite Hope's attempt to free herself, the girl was ecstatic to see the other guardian angel, who was smiling at her and Raine.

"You must be Hope and Raine!" Lilac shouted cheerfully, but when she was about to approach her fellow guardian angels, Jedrek grabbed her wrist in time and pulled her back.

"I only want to know if we gathered here with the same purpose," Jedrek paused and reciprocated Kace's glare. "Fully knowing why you are here?"

"Why? Do you want to make sure I don't do the same nasty things you had done to me for all those years?" Kace glowered. He didn't appreciate the way Jedrek talked to him.

"I want to make sure we don't have any internal problems when we fight a common enemy in the upcoming battle." Jedrek held Lilac beside him. He wouldn't let her go close enough to Kace, just in case his little brother lost his temper.

The three brothers were not on good terms for a long time, especially when Jedrek had issued an order to hunt Kace and his mate down, therefore, he didn't want his mate to suffer the consequences.

"Internal problems?!" Kace roared in anger and it caused a few guards to walk forward alertly, ready to receive an order from their king if Kace went overbroad. "Hunting me down was only a problem for you?!"

"Kace." Torak called his name sternly, as he grabbed Kace's shoulder. He pushed Raine back and Calleb held her protectively while Lana pulled Hope beside her.

"So? What do you want? Revenge?" Jedrek's grip on Lilac's wrist was very tight, he didn't want her anywhere near Kace.

"Tell your guards to stand down!" Torak roared when he sent a dagger look toward the guards around them. It was enough to make them hesitant to come closer, yet it was not enough to make them stop.

Jedrek waved his hand and all the guards returned to their positions.

"I told you I don't want to come here!" Kace glared at Torak.

How could Jedrek speak so lightly when Kace had to endure what he had done to him all these years and treat it as nothing major just because they had the same goal now?

It would be hypocritical of him, if Kace said he would forget everything and submit to Jedrek. Maybe he was a king here, but Kace wouldn't let his own brother trample on him like that.

"Can you three stop arguing!?" Serefina walked toward them.

The witch wasn't present to welcome them when they entered the gates, because she didn't want to face Jedrek or Lilac so soon, but she heard a loud commotion, it was a signal for her to intercede, or else there would be an even more nasty commotion which would be out of anyone's control.

"Can we talk inside?" Serefina glared at the three brothers. In the past, she had faced situations like this two or three times, therefore, seeing them baring their teeth was not a surprise for the witch. This was expected.

"Control your temper." Jedrek said sternly to Kace and turned around with Lilac closer in his arms. The king ignored the way Serefina avoided to see him or Lilac in the eyes, as he took his mate and led the way to enter the castle.

"He is a jerk!" Kace growled.

"Yes, he is." Serefina agreed and this received a questioning look from all of them. "What?"

"You like a jerk." Kace pointed out and Serefina just shrugged her shoulders.

"Why? Am I not allowed to like that jerk?"