The Lycan's Forbidden Mate novel Chapter 73

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73 True mate?

When Devín eventually came to a stop in the corridor, which was empty of any living being, he turned to discover Nikolai standing closer than he had anticipated, impatiently staring at him.”

“You have changed.” Devin murmured.

He recalled a young child who perpetually wept unnecessarily, shouted noisily, and spoke incoherently. A little boy who consistently received punishment for acting in entirely unusual ways. Killing everyone-good and

bad-until he was satisfied or discovered.

“The truth is that you’ve gotten worse.” With a little chuckle, he clarified.

“Are you just here to squander my time? I have to speak with officials, and I fully understand that you are aware.” Nikolai spoke with imposing

casualness.

Devin was his uncle and his father’s Beta. With the help of his connections, he was always involved in activities, always had the greatest ideas, and always knew what was happening in Celestia. It was clear that Devin wanted to know everything there was to know about him so that he would be aware of his weak points.

“I understand that all you want is your mate and absolute tranquility, but you’re not doing very well at inviting it.” Devin stifled out, wanting to start a

discussion.

Nikolai showed a tad of interest. The Beta was essentially the only one to have calmly referred to Ophelia as his mate, and actually knew what he

wanted.

“So?” Nikolai drewled.

“You have to stay out of trouble, and that includes grave digging.” Declaring

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this, Devin handed Nikolai a scroll that he had taken from his pocket.

“You are ignorant. Hissing, Nikolai gathered the scroll. “What is this about?”

Devin furrowed his brow. “Is there a purpose to your actions? Why search Tiana’s coffin when you clearly killed her?”

Nikolai groused indignantly. “Devin Novikov, know your place.”

Nikolai’s words caused Devin to put on a fake smile, and when Nikolai gave him an angry look, Devin nodded slowly. He did not intend to irritate

Nikolai.

Devin whisper

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t?” Nikolai questioned in relation to the scroll. He lance.

stion rather than giving me orders.” Nikolai growled.

long sigh. “List of lycans of pure blood who you can marry. ect one, and you may make more selections at a later time.”

awed. “This is a joke.” In order to avoid creating a spectacle, he oll fall to the ground and walked away, which left Devin

comments were completely erased from Nikolai’s consciousness,

left the castle shortly after. Rhaziel was being spoken to by warriors appeared to be strong. As soon as they saw Nikolai, they all iltaneously gave a deep bow.

ey were pure blooded warriors, four of them, chosen from the four elestian kingdoms. They were sufficient; Nikolai desired the company of oyal beings rather than ones that would serve as his father’s eyes.

This is Eriks, Luk

The warriors again bowed their

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heads in respect to Nikolai when Rhaziel introduced them.

They had Nikolai in awe. They appeared athletic and truly warrior-like.

He let out a long sigh. “I can’t help but design my own system. Welcome,

you

four.” Then he walked past them.

“I’m hoping you four will adjust to him.” As usual, Rhaziel told them with a dull voice and look.

heard things about him, apparently.” In an effort to avoid looking at

who was standing behind him and lost in contemplation, Artem e was a big, strong young man with dirty blonde hair and brown

el forced back a smile that was intended to be amusing at their ination with Nikolai. They would know who they were supposed to be voted to one way or another, and if they let Nikolai down in any manner, e would undoubtedly murder them.

A small part of him felt sorry for them/but the majority of him couldn’t care less. He was just worried about the insane lycan.

He approached Nikolai, who was gazing up at the overcast sky. “Is

something not right?”

“Today, Boris Novikov and I are supposed to meet with the officials.” Nikolai gave a curt reply.

“Alright, now tell me what is truly upsetting you.” Rhaziel enquired.

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