The Prophecy's Reject

nd it. I had claimed Zylia in front of everyone, I had felt the bond settle between us, and then the priestess had spoken, and I had torn it all apart with m

of the goddess are not for us to understand," he said gently. "She sees more than we can." "That doesn't help," I muttered. "I sent her out there like she was nothing. I look like a monster. It's like I lured her here only to hurt her." I felt tears sting my eyes, and I tried to swallow them back, but they came anyway, so I bowed my head. "I knew I'd love her," I said quietly. "I didn't want to admit it, but I do. Since the time I saw at the dinner hall, dirty and trying to hide from everyone, I knew she was the one for me." Lucien's eyes softened. "I don't feel anything for the other girls," I went on. "I've tried. I've looked at every girl the council brought to me, but Nothing, only her." Beta Lucien laid a hand on my shoulder. "I know, Alpha Killian. I saw the way you looked at her. But you did what you thought would save the pack." I nodded, though my heart didn't agree. "Rest a little," Beta Lucien said after a pause. "I'll keep the guards on alert tonight." "Thank you," I said. He left quietly, and I sat there in the silence, staring at the floor in mystery. Another knock came later, and I thought Lucien had returned, but when I opened the door, Lilith stood there. She wore a thin silk robe that clung tightly to her body, and her hair fell over her shoulders, and her lips curved in a small smile. "Killian," she said softly. "You shouldn't be alone tonight." I stepped back. "Luna Lilith, you need to go back to your room." I growled. She slid inside before I could stop her, and the robe shifted, showing too much skin as she came closer. "You're hurting," she whispered. "You don't need to think about that omega wench anymore. She was trouble from the start." "Don't call her that," I snapped. Lilith placed a hand